Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: OFK 107 - Ninja Vs Dock
Date: Jul 17, 2021

#R1##CL2#
McFly moves into the clinch successfully.
McFly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Runnisto swings wildly with an uppercut but McFly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Runnisto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Runnisto lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Runnisto.
Runnisto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Runnisto throws a head punch that misses.
McFly misses with a punch on the inside.
McFly throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McFly lands an elbow inside that Runnisto shrugs off.
Runnisto misses with the head strike.
McFly lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Runnisto lands a hook that snaps the head of McFly backwards.
McFly creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Runnisto's defenses.
Runnisto misses with some punches.
Runnisto struggles to land a body shot inside as McFly controls his hands.
McFly lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Runnisto misses with a punch on the inside.
Runnisto goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
McFly blocking some punches.
McFly gets through Runnisto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McFly blocking some punches. #BC2#
McFly escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McFly fails in his attempt to clinch.
That kick from Runnisto tenderised McFly's leg. McFly is trying to keep his angry face on.
Runnisto throws a body punch but McFly moves out of range.
McFly avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McFly 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.
Left hook, right uppercut from McFly.
Runnisto scores with a decent looking hook.
Runnisto lands with an overhand left.
Runnisto takes one to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good exchange - Runnisto coming out on top.
Runnisto walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McFly cracks Runnisto with an open hand slap.
McFly lands a really nice looking cross but Runnisto seems unphased.
McFly moves in looking to clinch but Runnisto pushes him off.
McFly wants to clinch but Runnisto slips to the side
and Runnisto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
McFly drives through and clinches with Runnisto against the cage. #T2#
Runnisto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McFly blocking some punches.
McFly lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Runnisto.
Runnisto misses with a punch to the body.
Runnisto can't find room to land a body shot as McFly controls the action.
McFly blocking some punches.
Runnisto tries to work over McFly's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Runnisto.
McFly lands a body punch.
McFly pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Runnisto is stalling here.
McFly tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Runnisto just stands there and leans against the cage.
McFly lands a nice uppercut.
McFly swings wildly with an uppercut but Runnisto uses good head movement to avoid it.
McFly lands an elbow just above Runnisto 's eye. #T3#
Runnisto blocks an elbow strike from McFly.
McFly scores with a hook to the body.
McFly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McFly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Runnisto blocks the elbow strike.
McFly lands an uppercut.
Runnisto prevents a body shot from McFly.
Runnisto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Runnisto lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Runnisto breaks the clinch.
McFly lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Runnisto fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Runnisto is looking to chop away at McFly's legs.
Despite the aggression on McFly's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The fighters circle momentarily. McFly darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McFly is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McFly lands a jab to the nose.
Runnisto connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Runnisto goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McFly let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T4#
Runnisto throws a hook but McFly avoids it easily.
McFly throws an off balance right hand
and Runnisto counters with a slapping leg kick.
McFly lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jonny McFly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McFly throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McFly tries to close the distance and clinch but Runnisto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Runnisto takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL2#
McFly rushes Runnisto and presses him up against the cage.
McFly lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Runnisto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McFly misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by McFly.
Runnisto working aggressively here. #BC2#
McFly breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Runnisto throws a body punch but McFly moves out of range.
McFly lands a jab to the nose.#CL2#
McFly closes the distance and clinches.
McFly scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McFly lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Runnisto backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jonny McFly dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nice body punch from McFly.
McFly throws a body shot but no joy.
Runnisto is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McFly tries to close the distance and clinch but Runnisto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McFly throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Runnisto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McFly.
McFly tries to clinch up.
Runnisto tried to counter with a leg kick but McFly avoided it.
Runnisto is looking to slow McFly down with leg kicks. #CL2#
McFly has taken the fight to the clinch.
McFly lands a left hand that snaps the head of Runnisto backwards.
McFly comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
McFly manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Runnisto 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.
Runnisto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Runnisto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Runnisto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Runnisto.
McFly misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
McFly scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McFly has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McFly throws a punch but it's blocked by Runnisto.
McFly throws a head punch that misses.
Runnisto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McFly lands a nice uppercut.
McFly prevents a body shot from Runnisto.
Runnisto tries to work over McFly's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Runnisto throws a head punch that misses.
Runnisto tries to work over McFly's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Runnisto throws a punch but it's blocked by McFly.
Runnisto tries to circle away but McFly has him pinned against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McFly.
Nice elbow from McFly.
Runnisto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Runnisto can't find room to land a body shot as McFly controls the action.
Runnisto blocks a body shot from McFly.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McFly.
Runnisto has a couple of punches blocked by McFly. #T2#
Runnisto misses with a punch on the inside.
McFly scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McFly lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McFly is trying to drag Runnisto to the mat but Runnisto just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jonny McFly seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Runnisto has had enough of the clinch but McFly keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Runnisto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McFly looks to score with a jab to the body but Runnisto is just out of range.
Runnisto moves out of range as McFly strikes.
Runnisto misses with an uppercut.
McFly changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
McFly gets a clinch.
A short right from McFly on the inside.
A body shot lands from McFly.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McFly creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Runnisto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Runnisto goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McFly.
McFly misses with some punches.
McFly prevents a body shot from Runnisto.
McFly scores with a shot to the side of Runnisto's head.
Runnisto throws a head punch that misses.
McFly creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Runnisto's defenses.
Runnisto is trying to break the clinch but McFly has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
McFly breaks the clinch.
McFly takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McFly tries to clinch but Runnisto moves out of range.
McFly tries to bum rush Runnisto with a series of wild strikes but Runnisto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A little feinted left hand from Runnisto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Runnisto keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McFly avoids a kick to the body.
McFly feints a jab promting Runnisto to slip. McFly then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Runnisto slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
McFly cracks Runnisto with an open hand slap.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McFly takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL2#
McFly has managed to clinch. #T4#
A shot in the inside from McFly.
McFly lands a left hand that snaps the head of Runnisto backwards.
Runnisto misses with a punch to the body.
Runnisto digs a right hand underneath McFly's ribcage. McFly let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McFly blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from McFly on the inside.
Runnisto lands a right hand.
McFly misses with the head strike.
McFly struggles to land a body shot inside as Runnisto controls his hands.
McFly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Runnisto takes an elbow to the forehead.
McFly lands an elbow just above Runnisto 's eye.
McFly gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Runnisto can't find room to land a body shot as McFly controls the action.
McFly throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC2#
McFly escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
McFly gets a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jonny McFly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Runnisto'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#
McFly rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Runnisto makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Runnisto blocks a jab.
Runnisto tries to work over McFly's front leg with a kick but McFly checks it.
McFly slips under a jab from Runnisto.
McFly is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Runnisto with a body shot.
McFly fails in his attempt to clinch.
Runnisto throws out a leg kick but McFly moves out of range and Runnisto only half commits.
Runnisto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McFly.
McFly fails to land with a series of punches.
McFly takes a swing at Runnisto's ribcage but misses.
McFly lands with a nice body punch.
McFly has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Runnisto walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Runnisto doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McFly takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Runnisto lands with a nice body punch.
McFly misses with a hook
and McFly takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!#CL2#
McFly rushes Runnisto and presses him up against the cage.
McFly wants to stall.
Runnisto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Runnisto digs a right hand into McFly's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McFly's gas tank.
McFly lands a left hand.
McFly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McFly scores with a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Runnisto.
McFly lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Runnisto - that landed with a thud.
Runnisto wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Runnisto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Runnisto lands a shoulder strike.
Runnisto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McFly misses with a punch on the inside.
Runnisto dodges an elbow strike from McFly.
Runnisto misses with a punch to the body.
Runnisto is trying to maintain a safe position but McFly gets an underhook and turns Runnisto into the cage.
McFly misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
McFly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Runnisto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Runnisto takes an elbow to the forehead.
McFly lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McFly scores with a hook to the body.
McFly lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from McFly.
Runnisto tries a body shot but McFly blocks it.
McFly misses with a hook to the ribs.
McFly scores with a shoulder strike.
Runnisto misses with the head strike.
Runnisto wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McFly has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McFly.
McFly lands a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from McFly - that landed with a thud.
McFly scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Nice body punch from McFly - that landed with a thud.
McFly lands with a short shot to the head.
Runnisto has a couple of punches blocked by McFly.
McFly scores with a nice hook to the head.
McFly lands a left hand that snaps the head of Runnisto backwards.
Iikka Runnisto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McFly lands a right hand.
Runnisto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jonny McFly is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McFly.
Runnisto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Runnisto has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McFly working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Runnisto throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Runnisto. #T4#
Runnisto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McFly scores with a shoulder strike.
McFly lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Runnisto.
Runnisto lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Runnisto throws a head punch that misses.
Runnisto wants to break the clinch but can't.
McFly blocking some punches.
McFly lands a left hand.
Runnisto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from McFly.
McFly blocks a body shot from Runnisto.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jonny McFly comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McFly 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonny McFly!

Event: OFK 93 - Tiramanti Vs Pinochet
Date: May 29, 2021

#R1#
White uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Runnisto.
White takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
White punishes Runnisto's body with a nice straight punch.
White jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Runnisto moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Runnisto throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
White lands a slapping body shot.
Runnisto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Runnisto throws a leg kick but White sees it coming and moves out of range.
Runnisto connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Runnisto throws a front kick that sends White stumbling back into the cage.
Jab by White.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Runnisto was well out of range. Poor timing from White.
A little jabbing left from Runnisto on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
White swats away the attempt to clinch by Runnisto.
Ralphie White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Runnisto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
White jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
White swings and misses with a hook to the body.
White scores with a jab to the body.
White looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Runnisto buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T1#
White connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Runnisto drops his hands momentarily and White takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
White throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Runnisto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
White misses the shot to the body.
White connects with the punch.
White with a body punch. A glancing blow.
White doesn't manage to clinch there - Runnisto circles away.
White throws a right hand that misses
and Runnisto counters with a stiff right hand.
Runnisto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Runnisto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but White manages to avoid it.
White throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Runnisto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Runnisto releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Runnisto misses the shot to the body.
White darts in trying to clinch
enabling Runnisto to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Runnisto takes a body punch but keeps moving.
White misses with a body shot. #T2#
A swing and a miss from White.
Runnisto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
White throws a body kick that misses.
Runnisto scores with a jab to the head.
White looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
White darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Runnisto is pressing down on White's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
White stands and throws Runnisto's legs to the side, diving into side control.
White is looking to take a break and control but Runnisto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
White is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Runnisto is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T3#
White controlling the position from side mount.
Runnisto is trying to improve his position.
White controlling the position from side mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
White tries to advance to mount but Runnisto denies him. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
White swings around for an armbar but Runnisto sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into White's guard.
White is looking to sweep but instead, Runnisto has passed into half guard.
White wants to improve his position but Runnisto is controlling well.
White is holding on to half guard well.
Runnisto is taking a breather. White says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Runnisto looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
White works his way to full guard. Good work.
White working a defensive guard here.
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 Ralphie White will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
White jabs Runnisto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Runnisto fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt White.
Runnisto throws a jab when White was well out of range.
White is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Runnisto avoids the body shot from White.
Runnisto doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
White with a hook.
Runnisto throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent White stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice shot by Runnisto.
Runnisto throws a hook but White blocks it.
Runnisto slips under a jab from White.
Ralphie White is winning the standup battle so far.
White keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Runnisto.
White lands a really nice looking cross but Runnisto seems unphased.
White swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Runnisto smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
White lands a slapping body shot.
White is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
White misses with a wild body shot.
Runnisto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by White.
Runnisto takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
White throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Runnisto's head.#T1#
White connects with a nice looking jab.
Runnisto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from White.
White misses with an uppercut
and Runnisto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Runnisto scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Runnisto swings away with a leg kick that misses.
White ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
White swings for the body but Runnisto moves out of range.
White is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A slow jab from Runnisto misses its intended target.
White with a body punch. A glancing blow.
White looks to land a left hand but Runnisto moved out of range nicely.
White is looking to clinch.
Runnisto keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Runnisto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Runnisto, as that shot connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Runnisto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Runnisto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by White. #T2#
Runnisto scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
White takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Decent striking displayed by Runnisto there.
White connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Runnisto momentarily.
White misses with a head kick.
White thuds a left hand into Runnisto's body.
Runnisto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed right hand from White misses the target.
Runnisto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from White.
Runnisto checks a leg kick nicely.
White misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Runnisto misses its intended target.
Runnisto takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Runnisto avoids the body shot from White.
White scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
White throws a body punch but Runnisto moves out of range.
Runnisto lands with a thumping leg kick.
Runnisto is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T3#
White scores with a crisp jab that stopped Runnisto in his tracks.
White connects with a looping right hand.
Runnisto darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
White throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Runnisto thuds a left hand into White's body.
White lands a slapping body shot.
White connects with a high kick.
White throws a lazy right hand but Runnisto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
White throws a big shot that misses.
White misses with a hook. Runnisto ducked under it nicely.
Runnisto takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
White with a poor takedown
and Runnisto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
White throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Runnisto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Runnisto lands a really nice looking cross but White seems unphased.
White misses with a wild body shot.
Runnisto moves into range and connects with a jab. #T4#
White misses with a body shot.
Runnisto doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Runnisto. White does a little dance to reset his feet.
White misses with an uppercut. Runnisto saw that one coming.
Runnisto getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
White scores with a shot to the body.
White is trying hard to land a takedown here. Runnisto sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Runnisto throws an overhand right that lands on White's shoulder, as White tries to avoid the shot.
White misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Runnisto.
Runnisto looks to throw the jab but White is out of range.
White tries to close the distance and clinch up but Runnisto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice body punch from Runnisto.
White throws a body punch but Runnisto moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Runnisto takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
White looks to land a body kick but Runnisto moved away.
White catches Runnisto with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Donk. Runnisto catches White right on the button with a cross.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Runnisto.
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 Ralphie White will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
White misses with a wild body shot.
Runnisto feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Whites jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
White throws a lazy right hand but Runnisto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
White loads up on a big right hand but Runnisto slips the punch.
Runnisto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
White misses with a wild body shot.
Runnisto misses the shot to the body.
White throws a counter high kick but Runnisto was just alert enough to avoid it.
Runnisto looks to land a body kick but White moved away.
White swings and misses with a hook to the body.
White throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice leg kick lands there from White.
Runnisto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from White.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White checks a low kick from Runnisto.
A looping hook to the body misses from Runnisto. White does a little dance to reset his feet.
Runnisto scores with a hook to the body. White takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
White clobbers Runnisto with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
White throws a looping overhand right but Runnisto ducks down to avoid it.
White thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
White attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
White throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Runnisto counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A low kick from Runnisto misses
and White counters with a big head kick but Runnisto shrugs it off.
White lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
White bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
White looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
White misses with a straight right.
White slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
White is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Runnisto.
A swing and a miss from White.
White throws a body punch but Runnisto moves out of range.
Iikka Runnisto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Runnisto scores with a head kick.
White lands a nice hook to Runnisto's body. Runnisto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Runnisto throws a body punch but White moves out of range.
Nice shot by White.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Runnisto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by White.
White ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Runnisto moves away.
Runnisto wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
White is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Runnisto.
White throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Runnisto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from White. Runnisto does a little dance to reset his feet.
White throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Runnisto throws a front kick that sends White stumbling back into the cage.
Runnisto throws a big shot that misses.
White moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
White steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Runnisto.
Runnisto lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Runnisto tries to clinch there but White circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from White. Runnisto does a little dance to reset his feet.
White uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Runnisto.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as White checks a leg kick.
White on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A big right from White misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Runnisto! But no joy.
White tries to score with a low kick but Runnisto moves his leg out of the way.
White throws a body kick that misses. #T3#
White slips under a jab.
Runnisto moves out of range as White throws a body kick.
Runnisto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but White circles away quickly and effectively.
White moves out of range as Runnisto throws a body kick.
Iikka Runnisto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
White lands with a straight right. Runnisto didn't see that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Runnisto. White does a little dance to reset his feet.
Runnisto swings for the body but White moves out of range. #CL#
White instigates a clinch.
White stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
White tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Runnisto's elbow.
Runnisto misses with some punches.
Runnisto is trying to force a seperation but White has the dominant position.
White controlling the action here for a moment.
Runnisto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
White lands a body punch in the clinch.
White blocking some punches.
White blocks a punch to the side of the head.
White is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
White misses with the head strike.
Runnisto working hard to break the clinch.
White blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
White pushes Runnisto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Runnisto is leaning against White and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
White tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Runnisto misses with a body punch.
White looking to slow down the pace here.#BC2#
Runnisto manages to break the clinch.
Runnisto throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

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 Ralphie White.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for White, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: OFK 77 - Jackson Vs Pinochet
Date: Apr 03, 2021

#R1#
Runnisto swings widly with a right hand
and Sight counters with a series of strikes. Runnisto will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sight misses with an uppercut.
Runnisto throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sight on the side of the head.
Runnisto lands a jab to Sight's midsection.
Sight throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Runnisto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sight cracks Runnisto with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sight misses the jab.
Runnisto misses with a wild body shot.
Sight jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Runnisto throws a body shot but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sight uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Runnisto.
Nice straight punches there by Runnisto. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Runnisto.
Runnisto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sight was well out of range. Poor timing from Runnisto.
Sloppy strikes from Sight. Those never looked like landing.
Sight scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Runnisto lands an overhand right.
Sight chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Runnisto can pounce on him.
Sight misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sight lands with an uppercut that bounces Runnisto off the cage and back into range.#T1#
Sight works Runnisto's body with a nice hook.
Runnisto comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Runnisto fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sight plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sight looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sight is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Runnisto misses with a looping right.
Runnisto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sight appears to be looking for a big counter.
Runnisto catches Sight with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Runnisto takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sight getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sight misses with a series of wild punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Runnisto lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sight misses with an uppercut. Runnisto saw that one coming.
Runnisto appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Runnisto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sight.
Runnisto cracks Sight with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sight getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T2#
A punch lands to the side of Sight 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Runnisto avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sight works over Runnisto's head and body with a nice combination.
Sight moves out of range of the strikes.
Sight misses the jab.
Sight steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Runnisto.
Sight misses with a hook.
Sight throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Runnisto looks to land a right hand but Sight moved out of range.
Runnisto fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sight.
Runnisto misses with a hook. Sight ducked under it nicely.
Sight misses with a hook.
Runnisto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sight throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Paul Sight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sight lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sight's corner calls for a 1-2. Sight obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T3#
A punch combination from Sight misses.
Runnisto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sight throws a series of punches but Runnisto avoids them all with ease.
Sight moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sight keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sight misses with a hook.
Nice straight punches there by Runnisto. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Runnisto.
Sight is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sight misses with a series of wild punches.
Sight misses with a two punch combination.
Runnisto throws a hook but Sight blocks it.
Sight moves out of range of the strikes.
Runnisto throws a jab when Sight was well out of range.
Sight tests Runnisto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Runnisto fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Runnisto wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sight misses with a body shot
and Runnisto counters with a nice body shot. #T4#
Sight cracks Runnisto with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sight checks a leg kick nicely.
Runnisto feints and then cracks Sight's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sight down.
Runnisto connects with a body shot.
Sight is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A clash of legs there as Sight blocks the low kick.
Runnisto throws a hook to the side of Sight's head but Sight sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Runnisto misses with a hook. Sight ducked under it nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Sight. Those never looked like landing.
Jab, jab by Runnisto - just one landing.
Sight thows a left - swing and a miss!
Runnisto misses with a hook. Sight ducked under it nicely.
Runnisto pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Runnisto defending well as Sight loads up on a big left hand.
Runnisto throws out a counter right but Sight avoids it with no problem.
Sight is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Runnisto.
Runnisto throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sight misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Runnisto scores with a body shot.
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 Paul Sight will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Sight throws a hook but Runnisto avoids it easily.
Sight misses with a few strikes there.
Sight misses with a left hand
and Runnisto counters with a thumping low kick.
Sight takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sight blocks a head kick by Runnisto.
Sight misses with a few strikes there.
Sight connects with a leg kick.
Sight will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sight steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Runnisto.
Sight is looking to counter punch.
Sight misses with a right hand
and Runnisto counters with a nice body shot.
Runnisto takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Runnisto misses the shot to the body.
Sight throws a nice looking combination but Runnisto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Runnisto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sight tries to bum rush Runnisto with a series of wild strikes but Runnisto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Runnisto throws a leg kick but Sight checks it.
Runnisto works Sight's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Runnisto scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Runnisto lands a right hook to the body.
Sight misses with a hook.
Runnisto throws out a counter right but Sight avoids it with no problem.
Runnisto ducks under a wild hook from Sight.
Sight throws a jab but it's blocked by Runnisto.
Nice body kick from Sight.
Paul Sight is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Runnisto scores with a kick to the body.
A big right from Runnisto misses.
Sight falls off balance throwing a combination
and Runnisto counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sight throws a predictable looking body shot
and Runnisto counters with a good low kick that Sight was not able to check.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Some wild striking there from Sight.
Runnisto lands a head kick. Sight smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Runnisto thuds a left hand into Sight's body.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sight ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Runnisto takes a swing at Sight's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Runnisto.
As Runnisto looks to move away, Sight throws a big counter combo but Runnisto just gets out of the way.
Sight throws a right and a left that Runnisto avoids nicely.
Runnisto scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sight doesn't seem bothered though.
Runnisto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sight.
Runnisto scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sight in his tracks.
Runnisto with a jab.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Runnisto 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.
Runnisto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sight misses the shot to the body.
Paul Sight is winning the standup battle so far.
Sight throws a series of punches but Runnisto avoids them all with ease.
Sight looks to land a left hand but Runnisto moved out of range nicely.
Runnisto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sight was well out of range. Poor timing from Runnisto.
Runnisto connects with a right hand. Sight shakes it off.
Runnisto throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sight defending well as Runnisto loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Sight throws a sloppy head kick and Runnisto moves out of range easily.
Sight throws a nice looking combination but Runnisto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Runnisto slips a jab and a cross from Sight.
Runnisto misses with a body shot.
Runnisto misses with a body shot.
Sight throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Runnisto.
Runnisto throws out a loose jab but Sight uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Runnisto has Sight up against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Sight's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Runnisto is working Sight over against the cage.
Sight wants to break free but Runnisto has control.
A body shot lands from Runnisto.
Sight tries to break free but Runnisto pushes him back against the cage.
Runnisto lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Runnisto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Runnisto misses with a body shot. #T4#
Runnisto moves out of range as Sight throws a body kick.
Sight misses with the combination.
Sight misses with an uppercut.
Sight on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Runnisto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sight is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sight throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sight missing with a left hand there. Runnisto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sight tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A swing and a miss from Runnisto.
Sight throws a shot from downtown. Runnisto moves away and avoids it.
Runnisto now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Runnisto fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Runnisto throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sight counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Runnisto lands with a shot to the body.
Sight blocks a head kick by Runnisto.
Runnisto tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sight walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Iikka Runnisto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Sight's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Sight dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sight scores with a jab.
Sight 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.
Sight connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Runnisto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sight moves away.
Sight blocks the body kick.
Sight scores with a jab.
Runnisto looks to throw the jab but Sight is out of range.
Runnisto works Sight's body with a nice hook.
Sight takes one to the chin there.
Runnisto throws a looping overhand right but Sight ducks down to avoid it.
Sight throws an overhand right that lands on Runnisto's shoulder, as Runnisto tries to avoid the shot.
Sight misses with a body shot.
Runnisto throws a body shot but no joy.
Runnisto misses the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Runnisto does it's job there.#T1#
Sight looks to throw the jab but Runnisto is out of range.
Runnisto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sight.
Sight missing with a left hand there. Runnisto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sight lands a jab to the head.
Sight lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sight.
Runnisto ducks under a wild hook from Sight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sight moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Sight gets tackled into the cage by Runnisto. Runnisto maintains the clinch.
Runnisto blocks an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Runnisto as Sight tries to tie him up.
Sight has had enough of the clinch but Runnisto keeps him there for the moment.
Runnisto pushes Sight back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Runnisto has Sight pressed against the cage, preventing Sight from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Runnisto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sight is looking to break free of the clinch but Runnisto has double underhooks.
A short uppercut from Runnisto. #T2#
Runnisto lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short left from Runnisto.
A right hand to the body from Runnisto.
Runnisto lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Runnisto stalling.
Sight wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Runnisto has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Runnisto.
Runnisto lands a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Runnisto as the two fighters clinch.
Sight working hard to break the clinch.
Sight is looking to break free of the clinch but Runnisto has double underhooks.
Runnisto softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sight is trying to push Runnisto away but Runnisto has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Runnisto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Runnisto lands with a right to the head.
Sight tries to break free but Runnisto pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Runnisto breaks from the clinch.
Jab by Runnisto.#ROC2#Sight is rocked!#T3#
Runnisto drops Sight with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Sight! Runnisto dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iikka Runnisto!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 04, 2021

#R1#
Runnisto cracks Lester with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice straight punches there by Lester. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lester.
Jab from Lester.
Runnisto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to the body from Lester misses
and Runnisto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice straight punches there by Runnisto. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Runnisto.#CL#
Lester clinches.
Lester holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Runnisto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lester tries to stall but Runnisto uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Runnisto blocking some punches.
Runnisto is trying to force a seperation but Lester has the dominant position.
Runnisto slowing the pace effectively.
Lester swings wildly with an uppercut but Runnisto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Runnisto scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Runnisto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice straight punches there by Lester. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lester.
Runnisto takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T1##CL2#
Runnisto gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Runnisto. #BC2#
Runnisto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Runnisto tries to close the distance and clinch but Lester swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lester lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Runnisto circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Lester clinches up against the cage.
Runnisto blocks an uppercut.
Lester misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Runnisto.
Runnisto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Runnisto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lester's elbow.
Lester scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lester is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Runnisto is keeping busy.
A right hook to the body lands for Runnisto.
Runnisto swings wildly with an uppercut but Lester uses good head movement to avoid it.
Runnisto working aggressively here. #T2##BC2#
Runnisto breaks from the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lester throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Runnisto counters with a straight right hand.
Runnisto walks into a stiff left hand from Lester.
Lester misses with a jab to the body
and Runnisto counters with a straight right hand.
Lester is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Runnisto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Lester.
Lester connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Runnisto lands a nice looking body kick.
Runnisto throws a hook but Lester blocks it.
Runnisto connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A telegraphed right hand from Runnisto misses the target.
Lester on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL2#
Runnisto clinches.
Lester is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Runnisto lands an uppercut.
Runnisto blocks an uppercut.
Runnisto pushes Lester back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Lester lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Lester on the inside.
Runnisto lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lester misses with a hook from the clinch.
Runnisto blocking some punches.
Runnisto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lester's elbow.
Runnisto throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Runnisto. #BC2#
Runnisto breaks from the clinch.
Runnisto throws a shot from downtown. Lester moves away and avoids it.
Runnisto throws a nice inside leg kick.
Runnisto chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Runnisto takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Runnisto cracks Lester with a right hand to the side of the head.
Runnisto missing with a left hand there. Lester was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Runnisto slips a straight right by Lester.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lester takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T4#
Lester looks to land a right hand but Runnisto moved out of range.
Lester thows a left - swing and a miss!
Runnisto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lester.
Lester defending well as Runnisto loads up on a big left hand.
Lester swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Runnisto.
A leg kick checked by Lester.
Runnisto staying out of range there.
Runnisto throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Runnisto keeps the fight on the outside.
Lester closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lester takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Runnisto scores with a leg kick.
Runnisto dodges the punch combination from Lester.
Runnisto looks to throw the jab but Lester is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Iikka Runnisto 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#
Runnisto connects with a solid leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Lester.
A big left from Runnisto misses.
Lester tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Runnisto walks into a left hand.
Lester loads up on a big right hand but Runnisto slips the punch.
A countering left hand to the body from Runnisto misses.
Runnisto ducks under a wild hook from Lester.#CL#
Lester clinches up with Runnisto and pushes him back against the cage.
Iikka Runnisto seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Runnisto.
Runnisto throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lesters head. #CUT2#It looks like Moe Lester has been cut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Runnisto.
Lester misses with a punch to the body.
Runnisto lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Runnisto.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A body shot lands from Lester.
Lester is trying to maintain a safe position but Runnisto gets an underhook and turns Lester into the cage.#T1#
Lester lands a right hand that snaps the head of Runnisto backwards.
Lester tries to throw a body punch but Runnisto avoids it by throwing Lester back against the cage.
Runnisto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lester's elbow.
Runnisto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Runnisto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Runnisto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lester's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Runnisto misses with a punch to the body.
Lester lands a shoulder strike.
Lester can't find room to land a body shot as Runnisto controls the action.
Lester doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Runnisto misses with some punches.
Lester misses with a punch on the inside.
Runnisto lands with a right to the head.
A short left from Lester.
Lester has a couple of punches blocked by Runnisto.
Lester tries a body shot but Runnisto blocks it.
Lester lands with a left to the head. #T2#
Runnisto scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A head punch on the inside from Lester fails to land.
Lester lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Runnisto backwards.
Runnisto lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lester throws a head punch that misses.
Lester can't find room to land a body shot as Runnisto controls the action.
Runnisto scores with a nice hook to the head.
Runnisto misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Runnisto.
Runnisto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Runnisto works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Runnisto scores with a shoulder strike.
Runnisto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Runnisto lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lester backwards. #BC2#
Runnisto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Runnisto tests Lester's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Runnisto throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lester throws a hook but Runnisto blocks it.
Runnisto ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Runnisto throws a shot from downtown. Lester moves away and avoids it.
Lester misses with an uppercut. Runnisto saw that one coming.
A big right from Lester misses.
Runnisto clobbers Lester with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Runnisto works Lester's body with a nice hook.
Runnisto missing with a left hand there. Lester was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Lester on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lester fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Runnisto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lester.
Nice body punch from Runnisto.
Runnisto lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lester takes a shot to the body in his stride. #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!#CL2#
Runnisto instigates a clinch.
Runnisto can't find room to land a body shot as Lester controls the action.
Runnisto tries to throw a body punch but Lester avoids it by throwing Runnisto back against the cage.
Lester misses with a hook from the clinch.
Runnisto lands a shot to the body.
Runnisto throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lesters head.
Runnisto blocks a body shot from Lester.
Lester misses with the head strike.
Runnisto blocks a body shot from Lester.
A body shot lands from Runnisto.
Runnisto lands with a right to the head.
Runnisto lands a left hand.
Runnisto lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lester looking to stall.
Runnisto swings wildly with an uppercut but Lester uses good head movement to avoid it.
Runnisto lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lester or not.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Iikka Runnisto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Moe Lester's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Runnisto.
Good work by Lester as he checks the leg kick.
Lester scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lester avoids a punch combination nicely.
Runnisto avoids a punch combination nicely.
Runnisto throws a head kick but Lester moves out of range.
Runnisto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Runnisto looks to throw the jab but Lester is out of range.
Lester ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Runnisto moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Runnisto connects with a solid leg kick.
Runnisto is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lester works the jab nicely.
Lester misses with a wild body shot.
Lester missing with a left hand there. Runnisto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Runnisto feints and then cracks Lester's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lester down.
Runnisto lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Runnisto uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lester has time to react.
Runnisto dodges the punch combination from Lester.
Runnisto with a jab.
Runnisto scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lester wants to clinch but Runnisto slips to the side
and Runnisto counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Runnisto works Lester's body with a nice hook.
Lester on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lester misses with a right hand
and Runnisto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lester scores with a jab. Runnisto acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Runnisto lands a body shot.
Runnisto with the inside leg kick.
Moe Lester has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Lester throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lester swats away the attempt to clinch by Runnisto.
Lester was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lester is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lester gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Runnisto.
Runnisto chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Runnisto connects with a right hand. Lester shakes it off.
Lester uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Runnisto.
Runnisto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lester.
Runnisto comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL2#
Runnisto clinches with his opponent.
Lester has a couple of punches blocked by Runnisto.
Runnisto blocks an uppercut.
Runnisto tries to throw a body punch but Lester avoids it by throwing Runnisto back against the cage.
Lester blocks a body shot from Runnisto. #T3#
Runnisto lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lester.
Runnisto throws a punch but it's blocked by Lester.
Iikka Runnisto is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lester misses with a hook from the clinch.
Runnisto misses with some punches.
Runnisto scores with a shot to the side of Lester's head.
Runnisto prevents a body shot from Lester.
Lester fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lester misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Runnisto.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lester.
Lester blocks a body shot from Runnisto.
Runnisto lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Runnisto will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lester up against the cage.
Lester lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
Lester fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Runnisto manages to break the clinch.
Runnisto stuns Lester with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Lester.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Runnisto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lester throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Runnisto scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lester doesn't seem bothered though.
Lester closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Runnisto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Runnisto jabs Lester to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lester changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Runnisto misses.
Runnisto fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lester looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Runnisto jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lester misses the jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Iikka Runnisto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Runnisto 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iikka Runnisto!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 21, 2021

#R1#
Runnisto scores with a jab.
Runnisto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lester connects with a right hand. Runnisto shakes it off.
Lester has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Runnisto connects with a looping right hand. #CL2#
Runnisto gets tackled into the cage by Lester. Lester maintains the clinch.
Lester misses with a body punch.
Lester misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Runnisto lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lester backwards.
Runnisto lands a body shot.
Runnisto misses with the head strike.
Lester blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Runnisto lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lester backwards.
Lester taking a breather.
Runnisto misses with some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Runnisto lands a left hand.
Lester blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Runnisto pushes Lester back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Runnisto works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lester lands with a right to the head.
Runnisto misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1##BC#
Runnisto breaks from the clinch.
Runnisto takes a swing at Lester's ribcage but misses.
Lester throws a series of punches but Runnisto avoids them all with ease.
A quick step to the side and Runnisto tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Runnisto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Runnisto was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lester, as that shot connected.
Runnisto feints a jab promting Lester to slip. Runnisto then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lester slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Moe Lester has been cut.
Lester tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Runnisto was well out of range. Poor timing from Lester.
Lester misses with a two punch combination.
Runnisto is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lester avoids the body shot from Runnisto.
Runnisto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lester.
Lester misses the body punch
and Runnisto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lester tries to clinch there but Runnisto circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lester blocks a head kick by Runnisto.
Lester tries to clinch but Runnisto moves out of range.
Lester throws the left hand but Runnisto avoids the punch easily.
Runnisto was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Runnisto is looking to wear down Lester with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2#
Runnisto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Runnisto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A lazy left from Runnisto finds it's target.
Lester checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Runnisto tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lester is able to avoid easily.
Lester defending well as Runnisto loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Lester rushes Runnisto and presses him up against the cage.
Lester tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lester misses with a punch to the body.
Lester misses with the head strike.
Lester swings wildly with an uppercut but Runnisto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Runnisto lands a nice uppercut.
Runnisto throws a punch but it's blocked by Lester.
Runnisto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Runnisto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Runnisto working aggressively here. #T3#
Runnisto lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lester misses with a hook to the ribs.
Runnisto is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Runnisto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lester.
Runnisto blocks an uppercut.
Runnisto gets through Lester's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lester is looking to control Runnisto's arms but Runnisto gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lester has his back to the cage.
Lester throws a head punch that misses.
Runnisto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lester misses with the head strike.
Lester tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Runnisto lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lester lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lester throws a punch but it's blocked by Runnisto.
Lester lands a shoulder strike.
Runnisto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lester tries to throw a body punch but Runnisto avoids it by throwing Lester back against the cage. #T4#
Runnisto lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Runnisto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Runnisto.
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!
Runnisto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Runnisto misses with a punch to the body.
Lester displaying some good clinch control by pressing Runnisto up against the cage.
Runnisto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Runnisto scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lester lands a hook to the side of the head.
Runnisto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lester tries to throw a body punch but Runnisto avoids it by throwing Lester back against the cage.
Runnisto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Runnisto struggles to land a body shot inside as Lester controls his hands.
Runnisto scores with a shoulder strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Iikka Runnisto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Moe Lester's cut.
That's time! Runnisto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Runnisto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lester looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Runnisto takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lester rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Runnisto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Runnisto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lester.
A counter left hand to the body from Runnisto misses its target.
Iikka Runnisto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circle momentarily. Runnisto darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lester tries to bum rush Runnisto with a series of wild strikes but Runnisto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Runnisto throws a big shot that misses.
Runnisto throws an overhand right that lands on Lester's shoulder, as Lester tries to avoid the shot.
Lester tries to clinch there but Runnisto circles away.
Runnisto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Runnisto walks into a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Runnisto ducks under a wild hook from Lester.
Lester misses with a hook.
Runnisto dips to his left and cracks Lester with an uppercut!
Lester ducks under a wild hook from Runnisto.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Runnisto feints and then cracks Lester's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lester down.
Runnisto misses with a wild combination.
Lester looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.#T1#
Jab, jab by Runnisto - just one landing.
Runnisto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Runnisto throws a wild body kick that Lester sees coming a mile off.
Runnisto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lester is looking to clinch but Runnisto is avoiding it.
Runnisto throws a leg kick but Lester moved away.
Lester throws a hook but Runnisto avoids it easily.
Runnisto went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Iikka Runnisto is winning the standup battle so far.
Runnisto misses with an uppercut. Lester saw that one coming.
Lester let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lester throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Runnisto.
Runnisto throws a body shot but no joy.
Runnisto's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lester under the eye.
Runnisto walks into a jab.
Runnisto thuds a left hand into Lester's body.#T2#
Runnisto paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lester takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Runnisto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lester can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lester takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Runnisto scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lester works the jab nicely.
Lester tries to close the distance and clinch but Runnisto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Runnisto tries to keep at a distance but Lester has taken the fight into the clinch.
Runnisto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Runnisto misses with a body punch.
Runnisto misses with a punch on the inside.
Runnisto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lester tries to stall but Runnisto uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Runnisto can't find room to land a body shot as Lester controls the action.
Runnisto misses with a body punch.
Lester struggles to land a body shot inside as Runnisto controls his hands. #T3##BC#
Runnisto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Lester misses.
Runnisto appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Runnisto looks to land a combination. Lester sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Runnisto lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Good standup being displayed there by Runnisto as he connects with a hook.
Runnisto looks to score with a jab to the body but Lester is just out of range.
Lester doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lester just misses with a punch to the body.
Runnisto tries to clinch up.
Runnisto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lester feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Runnistos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lester lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lester tries to close the distance and clinch but Runnisto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lester blocks a jab.
Lester tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lester takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lester misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Runnisto. #T4#
Lester throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Runnisto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lester tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Runnisto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lester uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Runnisto has time to react.
Runnisto fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lester on the side of the head.
Lester misses with a looping left.
Lester scores with a jab to the head.
Lester takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lester uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Runnisto.
Lester moves in looking to clinch but Runnisto pushes him off.
Lester scores with a jab.
Runnisto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lester takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Runnisto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lester counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Lester clinches up against the cage.
Lester tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Runnisto's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Iikka Runnisto dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Moe Lester's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Runnisto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Runnisto looks to land a left hand but Lester moved out of range nicely.
Lester tries to close the distance and clinch up but Runnisto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lester is looking to clinch but Runnisto is avoiding it.
Runnisto throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lester! But no joy.
Lester throws a big shot that misses.
Runnisto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lester looks to clinch
and Runnisto counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lester throws a sloppy body shot
and Runnisto counters with a stiff right hand.
Runnisto uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lester has time to react.
Lester tries to close the distance and clinch but Runnisto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Lester closes the distance and clinches.
Runnisto scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Runnisto scores with a nice short uppercut.
Runnisto digs a right hand underneath Lester's ribcage. Lester let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Runnisto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
A hook to the body from Runnisto.
Lester lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Runnisto backwards.
Lester tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Runnisto lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lester.
Lester misses with a short punch on the inside.
Runnisto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lester's elbow.
Runnisto prevents a body shot from Lester.
A right handed body shot lands from Runnisto.
Lester misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Runnisto.
Lester tries to throw a body punch but Runnisto avoids it by throwing Lester back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lester.
Nice body punch from Runnisto.
A nice right hand lands inside from Runnisto.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Runnisto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Runnisto breaks from the clinch.
Lester tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Runnisto was well out of range. Poor timing from Lester.
Moe Lester has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Runnisto throws a leg kick which misses Lester's front leg but catches the back leg as Lester tries to avoid it.
Runnisto throws a push kick but Lester slaps the foot to one side.
Lester swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Runnisto looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lester punishes Runnisto's body with a nice straight punch.
Runnisto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lester moves away.
Runnisto connects with an inside leg kick.#CL2#
Lester has managed to clinch.
Lester lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Runnisto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Runnisto lands a body punch.
Runnisto blocking some punches.
Lester goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Runnisto.
Iikka Runnisto has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lester takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lester's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Runnisto misses with a punch to the body.
Runnisto blocks an uppercut. #T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Runnisto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lester can't find room to land a body shot as Runnisto controls the action.
Lester tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Runnisto's elbow.
Iikka Runnisto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Runnisto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Runnisto lands with a right to the head.
Lester lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lester misses with the head strike.
Runnisto presses Lester against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Runnisto.
Lester doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lester misses with some punches.
Runnisto is working Lester over against the cage.
Runnisto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Runnisto stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Runnisto lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lester backwards.
Lester misses with the head strike.
Lester misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Runnisto holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A short left from Runnisto.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Runnisto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Runnisto gets through Lester's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lester has a couple of punches blocked by Runnisto.
Good body shot from Runnisto. #BC#
Runnisto breaks the clinch.
Runnisto connects with a right hand. Lester shakes it off.
Runnisto with a nice cross.
Lester misses the jab.
Runnisto lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lester wants to clinch up but Runnisto keeps it at a distance.
A shot to the body from Lester misses
letting Runnisto counter with a right hand.
Runnisto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lester moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Runnisto lands a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Iikka Runnisto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Runnisto 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iikka Runnisto!

Event: CEC New Year
Date: Jan 01, 2020

#R1#
Cobblepot lands a lovely overhand right.
Cobblepot thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cobblepot sets himself, and Runnisto steps forward looking for the clinch! Cobblepot avoids it this time.
Cobblepot catches Runnisto with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Runnisto connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Runnisto misses with a lunging right hand
and Cobblepot counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Runnisto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cobblepot.
Cobblepot avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cobblepot moves out of range of the strikes.
Runnisto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cobblepot moves away.
Runnisto throws a leg kick that misses.
Cobblepot feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Good work by Runnisto as he checks the leg kick.
Runnisto turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cobblepot connects with a solid leg kick.
Cobblepot scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Runnisto takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cobblepot checks the leg kick nicely there.
Runnisto scores with a decent looking hook.
Runnisto attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Runnisto connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cobblepot momentarily. #T1#
Cobblepot catches Runnisto with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cobblepot throws a leg kick that misses.
Runnisto throws a leg kick which misses Cobblepot's front leg but catches the back leg as Cobblepot tries to avoid it.
Cobblepot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Runnisto.
Runnisto misses with a double jab.
Runnisto moves away from the strike by Cobblepot.
Nice body punch from Cobblepot.
Runnisto lands a leg kick that knocks Cobblepot off balance momentarily.
Cobblepot takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Runnisto wants to land a leg kick but Cobblepot is out of range.
Runnisto misses with a wild combination.
Runnisto takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cobblepot throws a leg kick that misses.
Cobblepot misses with a leg kick.
Runnisto throws a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A low kick from Cobblepot is predictable there
and Runnisto counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Runnisto looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T2#
Runnisto misses with a right hand
and Cobblepot counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Runnisto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cobblepot counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Runnisto thinking.
Cobblepot cracks Runnisto with a good jab.
Oswald Cobblepot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Runnisto drops his hands momentarily and Cobblepot takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cobblepot thuds a left hand into Runnisto's body.
Cobblepot staying out of range there.
Runnisto throws a body shot but no joy.
Cobblepot connects with a leg kick. Runnisto looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Runnisto throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice jab there from Cobblepot.
Runnisto throws a shot to the body.
Runnisto scores with a shot to the body.
Cobblepot definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cobblepot lands with a right hand.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Runnisto.
Cobblepot misses with a body punch
and Runnisto counters with a stiff right hand.
Cobblepot lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Runnisto circles away quickly and effectively.
Cobblepot looks to land a combination but Runnisto avoids it well. #T3#
Runnisto swings for the body but Cobblepot moves out of range.
Cobblepot fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Cobblepot throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Runnisto instigates a clinch.
Cobblepot misses with the head strike.
Cobblepot is trying to maintain a safe position but Runnisto gets an underhook and turns Cobblepot into the cage.
Cobblepot misses with some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Runnisto.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Runnisto.
Runnisto tries to throw a body punch but Cobblepot avoids it by throwing Runnisto back against the cage.
Cobblepot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cobblepot misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Runnisto.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cobblepot.
Cobblepot lands a right hand that snaps the head of Runnisto backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Runnisto.
Cobblepot takes a shot to the head.
Cobblepot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Runnisto gets through Cobblepot's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Runnisto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cobblepot digs a right hand underneath Runnisto's ribcage. Runnisto let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Runnisto struggles to land a body shot inside as Cobblepot controls his hands. #BC2#
Runnisto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Runnisto misses with a body shot.
Runnisto lands a jab to the head.
Cobblepot takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A jab lands there for Runnisto.
Cobblepot scores with a nice head shot.
Cobblepot on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Runnisto throws a body shot but no joy.
A punch lands to the side of Cobblepot 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Runnisto blocks a low kick nicely.
Runnisto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cobblepot misses with a body kick.
Cobblepot is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nice defenses there by Runnisto.
Runnisto counters with a body kick.#CL2#
Runnisto gets a clinch.
Cobblepot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Iikka Runnisto will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Runnisto.
Runnisto ducks right into an uppercut from Cobblepot.
Runnisto moves away from the strike by Cobblepot.
Cobblepot fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cobblepot punishes Runnisto's body with a nice straight punch.
Runnisto slips under a jab.
Runnisto now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Good exchange - Runnisto coming out on top.
Runnisto slips a jab from Cobblepot.
Runnisto tries to work over Cobblepot's front leg with a kick but Cobblepot checks it.
Runnisto shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Cobblepot eats them both and turns towards Runnisto to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Some bone on bone action there as Cobblepot checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cobblepot misses with a few strikes there.
Runnisto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cobblepot scores with a jab to the jaw.
Oswald Cobblepot is winning the standup battle so far.
Runnisto doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Runnisto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cobblepot.
Runnisto throws a counter combo.
Runnisto throws a body punch but Cobblepot moves out of range.
Runnisto connects with a looping right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cobblepot. #T1#
Runnisto throws a lazy right hand but Cobblepot sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Runnisto 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.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Runnisto 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 Cobblepot has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cobblepot and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cobblepot throws a big shot that misses.
Cobblepot throws a hook but Runnisto avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Runnisto misses.
Cobblepot lands with a good body shot.
Cobblepot displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Runnisto throws out the jab.
Cobblepot uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cobblepot throws out a powerful jab.
Runnisto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cobblepot.
Cobblepot half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jab, jab by Runnisto - just one landing.
Cobblepot misses with an uppercut.
Runnisto steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Cobblepot.
Crunch! Runnisto slams his shin into Cobblepot's torso.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Runnisto.
Runnisto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cobblepot throws a shot from downtown. Runnisto moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Runnisto! But no joy.
Cobblepot loads up on a big right hand but Runnisto slips the punch.
Cobblepot waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Runnisto.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Runnisto throws a shot to the body.
Runnisto 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.
Runnisto ducks under a wild hook from Cobblepot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A jab from Runnisto misses.
Runnisto throws a right hand that misses
and Cobblepot counters with a series of strikes. Runnisto will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cobblepot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Runnisto.
Cobblepot misses the shot to the body.
Runnisto moves forwards but Cobblepot connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A big right from Runnisto misses.
Runnisto takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cobblepot thows a left - swing and a miss!
Runnisto throws out a loose jab but Cobblepot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Runnisto staying out of range there.
Runnisto loads up on a big right hand but Cobblepot slips the punch.
Runnisto dips to his left and cracks Cobblepot with an uppercut!
Runnisto throws a big shot that misses.
Runnisto jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Cobblepot closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cobblepot misses with a body punch
and Runnisto counters with a straight right hand.
Runnisto takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cobblepot will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cobblepot cracks Runnisto with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Runnisto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cobblepot.
Cobblepot swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Runnisto slips a jab from Cobblepot.
Cobblepot takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Runnisto has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Runnisto connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cobblepot momentarily.
Cobblepot moves away from the strike by Runnisto.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Runnisto.
Runnisto throws a lazy right hand but Cobblepot sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cobblepot uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Runnisto.
A counter left hand to the body from Cobblepot misses its target.
Cobblepot waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Runnisto.#T4#
Cobblepot connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Runnisto's hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Runnisto gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cobblepot misses the body punch
enabling Runnisto to counter with a crisp jab.
Cobblepot stuns Runnisto with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cobblepot blocks a jab.
Runnisto is looking to slow Cobblepot down with leg kicks.
Cobblepot takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cobblepot misses with an uppercut. Runnisto saw that one coming.
It seemed like Runnisto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cobblepot ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Runnisto takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cobblepot connects with a single shot there.
Cobblepot throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Runnisto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Runnisto looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cobblepot lands a slapping body shot.
Cobblepot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cobblepot ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cobblepot misses with a hook. Runnisto ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oswald Cobblepot dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Cobblepot misses with a looping left.
Cobblepot's corner calls for a 1-2. Cobblepot obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cobblepot on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cobblepot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Runnisto.
Runnisto lands a nice looking body shot.
Cobblepot scores with a jab to the body.
Cobblepot moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Runnisto goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A jab from Cobblepot misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Runnisto misses the target.
Cobblepot ducks under a wild hook from Runnisto.
A little feinted left hand from Cobblepot on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cobblepot swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobblepot bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Runnisto throws a wild body kick that Cobblepot sees coming a mile off.
Cobblepot feints a jab promting Runnisto to slip. Cobblepot then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Runnisto slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cobblepot throws a shot from downtown. Runnisto moves away and avoids it.
Runnisto tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T1#
Cobblepot swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cobblepot throws a big shot that misses.
Runnisto checks a low kick from Cobblepot.
Runnisto throws the kick towards the body but Cobblepot avoids it.
Cobblepot looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cobblepot lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Runnisto takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cobblepot misses the shot to the body.
Runnisto throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Cobblepot is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Runnisto misses with a wild body shot.
Cobblepot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Runnisto was well out of range. Poor timing from Cobblepot.
Runnisto lands a right hook to the body.
Runnisto is looking to slow Cobblepot down with leg kicks.
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!
Runnisto misses with a body kick.
Cobblepot tries to bum rush Runnisto with a series of wild strikes but Runnisto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cobblepot backing away here, and Runnisto unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
Cobblepot throws a predictable looking body shot
and Runnisto counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cobblepot's knee momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Cobblepot misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Runnisto on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cobblepot misses with a body punch
enabling Runnisto to counter with a crisp jab.
Runnisto swings for the body but Cobblepot moves out of range.
Cobblepot misses with a hook.
Runnisto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cobblepot.
Runnisto throws a right hand that misses
and Runnisto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Runnisto thumps Cobblepot with a low kick.
Cobblepot swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cobblepot cracks a nice hook into Runnisto's ribs.
Runnisto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cobblepot manages to avoid it.
Runnisto ducks right into an uppercut from Cobblepot.
Runnisto fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cobblepot looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cobblepot smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Runnisto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cobblepot.
Donk. Cobblepot catches Runnisto right on the button with a cross.#T3#
Runnisto avoids the body shot from Cobblepot.
Good exchange - Cobblepot coming out on top.
Runnisto lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cobblepot's sensitive parts.
Runnisto misses with an attempted mid kick.
It looked like Cobblepot wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cobblepot feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Runnisto's calf.
Cobblepot misses with a body shot.
Cobblepot lands with a right hand.
Runnisto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cobblepot.
Cobblepot was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cobblepot lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Runnisto lands a glancing blow to the side of Cobblepot's head.
Cobblepot moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cobblepot misses with a hook.
Cobblepot throws a body punch but Runnisto moves out of range.
Cobblepot misses the jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Cobblepot. That snapped Runnisto's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cobblepot cracks the inside of Runnisto's front leg. #T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Runnisto. Cobblepot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Runnisto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Runnisto swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cobblepot counters with a nice leg kick.
Cobblepot throws a quick inside leg kick.
Runnisto is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Runnisto attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cobblepot throwing a counter right hand but Runnisto manages to avoid it.
Runnisto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cobblepot cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Runnisto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cobblepot chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cobblepot cracks Runnisto with an open hand slap.
Runnisto slips a jab and a cross from Cobblepot.
Runnisto misses with a looping right.
Runnisto's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Runnisto throws a shot from downtown. Cobblepot moves away and avoids it.
Runnisto looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Runnisto listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cobblepot misses with an uppercut
and Runnisto counters with a slapping leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oswald Cobblepot showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cobblepot 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oswald Cobblepot!
A very excited looking Oswald Cobblepot rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: CEC 685
Date: Nov 24, 2019

#R1#
Runnisto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Runnisto swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Obuhov counters with a two punch combo. #CL#
Obuhov rushes Runnisto and presses him up against the cage.
Runnisto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Obuhov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Obuhov wants a takedown but no success here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Obuhov.
Runnisto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Obuhov missing with knees to the body.
Runnisto working aggressively here.
Obuhov lands a knee to the head.
Runnisto misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Runnisto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Runnisto throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Obuhov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Obuhov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Runnisto preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Obuhov is thwarting Runnisto's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Runnisto is trying to stand up here but Obuhov is controlling him well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Obuhov connects with a nice short shot to Runnisto's temple.
Nice strikes from Obuhov there.
Obuhov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Runnisto trying to control but Obuhov postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Obuhov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Runnisto defending well though.
Runnisto is trying is best to control the position here.
Obuhov trying to pass the guard but Runnisto defending well. #T2#
Obuhov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Obuhov wants to control but Runnisto is keeping him busy.
Runnisto keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Runnisto is looking to control Obuhov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Runnisto avoid being mounted?
Obuhov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Runnisto keeps working.
Obuhov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Obuhov connects with a nice short shot to Runnisto's temple.
Obuhov thows a huge punch but Runnisto dodges it nicely.
Runnisto keeping hold of Obuhov's head, controlling as best he can. #T3##SUB#
Obuhov seems to be working for a kimura but Runnisto defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Obuhov seems to be working for a kimura but Runnisto defends the submission attempt.
Runnisto is looking to get back to full guard here but Obuhov has managed to pass to side control instead.
Obuhov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Runnisto is avoiding damage well.
Obuhov in side control, throwing shots but Runnisto defends.
Runnisto struggling a bit here.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Obuhov scoring with punches and elbows.
Obuhov working the ground and pound but Runnisto is defending the strikes.
Obuhov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Runnisto sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Runnisto is trying to control Obuhov's posture but Obuhov avoids it.
Runnisto is trying to get back to half guard.
Obuhov trying to control the position but Runnisto is working away.
Obuhov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Obuhov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Sloppy strikes there by Obuhov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Obuhov 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#
Runnisto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Obuhov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Runnisto misses with a body shot
letting Obuhov counter with a right hand.
Runnisto stuffs the takedown.
Runnisto takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Obuhov thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Obuhov has managed to clinch.
Runnisto can't find room to land a body shot as Obuhov controls the action.
Runnisto looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Runnisto pushes Obuhov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Obuhov wants a takedown but no success here.
Still in the clinch, Runnisto scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obuhov throws an elbow that misses.
Obuhov tries to land a knee to the head but Runnisto blocks with his arms.
Obuhov is trying to drag Runnisto to the mat but Runnisto just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anton Obuhov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Obuhov wants to take the fight to the mat but Runnisto manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T1#
Runnisto lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Obuhov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Runnisto can do to turn this around?
Obuhov wants a takedown but no success here.
Runnisto is working Obuhov over against the cage.
Obuhov tries to land a knee to the head but Runnisto blocks with his arms. #BC2#
Runnisto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Runnisto throws a hook but Obuhov avoids it easily.
Runnisto uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Runnisto bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Anton Obuhov has been cut.
Obuhov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Obuhov tries for a takedown but Runnisto sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Runnisto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Obuhov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Runnisto sprawls and moves away.
Iikka Runnisto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Obuhov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Runnisto throws out a loose jab but Obuhov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Obuhov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Obuhov checks the leg kick.
Runnisto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Runnisto misses with a looping right.#T2#
Runnisto smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL#
Obuhov clinches up with Runnisto and pushes him back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Runnisto.
Obuhov is trying to drag Runnisto to the mat but Runnisto just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Obuhov wants a takedown but no success here.
Obuhov looking for a takedown.
Runnisto cracks Obuhov with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A right hand to the body from Runnisto.
A nice right hand lands inside from Runnisto.
Runnisto softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Runnisto manages to break the clinch.
Nice shot by Runnisto.#ROC2#
Obuhov is rocked!
Runnisto walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Obuhov drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Runnisto swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Obuhov's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iikka Runnisto!

Event: CEC Halloween 3
Date: Oct 31, 2019

#R1#
Runnisto throws a hook to the side of Pendragon's head but Pendragon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Runnisto throws a shot from downtown. Pendragon moves away and avoids it.
Arthur Pendragon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Runnisto lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Runnisto darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Runnisto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pendragon misses with a body shot
and Runnisto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Runnisto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pendragon misses with a body shot.
Pendragon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Runnisto looks to score with a jab to the body but Pendragon is just out of range.
Pendragon misses with a body shot
and Runnisto counters with a thumping low kick.
Runnisto misses with a body shot.
Pendragon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pendragon throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Runnisto on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Pendragon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Runnisto follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pendragon. Runnisto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pendragon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A slow jab from Runnisto misses its intended target.
As Runnisto looks to move away, Pendragon throws a big counter combo but Runnisto just gets out of the way.
Runnisto keeps Pendragon at a distance using the push kick.
Pendragon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pendragon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Runnisto.#T1#
Runnisto lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pendragon at a distance.
Runnisto 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.
Pendragon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pendragon slips under a jab from Runnisto.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pendragon checks a leg kick.
Runnisto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Runnisto finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pendragon lands a nice shot that snaps Runnisto's head back.
Runnisto takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Runnisto wants to land a leg kick but Pendragon is out of range.
Pendragon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Runnisto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pendragon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Runnisto's hands.
Pendragon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Runnisto finds it's way round the side to connect with Pendragon's head.
Runnisto tries to work over Pendragon's front leg with a kick but Pendragon checks it.
Runnisto misses the shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Runnisto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Runnisto shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pendragon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Runnisto.
Runnisto doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T2#
Pendragon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Runnisto.
Pendragon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pendragon throws a lazy uppercut
and Runnisto counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pendragon throws out a powerful jab.
Runnisto misses with an uppercut. Pendragon saw that one coming.
A bone on bone clash there as Pendragon blocks the leg kick.
Pendragon lands a nice shot that snaps Runnisto's head back.
Pendragon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pendragon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pendragon shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Runnisto eats them both and turns towards Pendragon to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Pendragon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Runnisto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pendragon swings for the body but Runnisto moves out of range.
Runnisto 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.
Pendragon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pendragon is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Pendragon lands a jab to Runnisto's midsection.
Runnisto tests Pendragon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Runnisto misses with a two punch combination.
A little feinted left hand from Pendragon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Runnisto looks to land a right hand but Pendragon moved out of range.
Pendragon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Runnisto counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Pendragon throws a jab but it's blocked by Runnisto.
Pendragon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pendragon. Runnisto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Runnisto lands a nice shot to the body.
Runnisto fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pendragon misses with a wild body shot.
Runnisto staying out of range there.
A punch combination from Pendragon misses.
Runnisto fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Runnisto tests Pendragon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Runnisto lands a nice looking body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Pendragon.
Runnisto with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Runnisto needs to keep his hands up - Pendragon had a free shot at his head there.
Pendragon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pendragon digs a good hook to Runnisto's body.
Runnisto scores with a spinning back kick!#T4#
Runnisto misses with a wild body shot.
Pendragon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Runnisto.
Pendragon misses with an uppercut.
Pendragon misses with a leg kick
and Runnisto counters with a nice uppercut.
Runnisto punishes Pendragon's body with a nice straight punch.
Pendragon lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Runnisto backs up against the cage.
Runnisto wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pendragon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Runnisto's corner calls for a 1-2. Runnisto obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A slow jab from Pendragon misses its intended target.
A shot to the body from Pendragon misses
letting Runnisto counter with a right hand.
Pendragon throws a series of punches but Runnisto avoids them all with ease.
Runnisto takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Runnisto scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Runnisto throws a head kick but Pendragon moves out of range.
Runnisto lands with a cross.
A jab from Runnisto does it's job there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Iikka Runnisto will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Runnisto takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Runnisto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pendragon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pendragon is looking to counter punch.
Runnisto throws the left hand but Pendragon avoids the punch easily.
Runnisto lands with an overhand left.
The fighters circling - Runnisto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pendragon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Runnisto doesn't seem bothered though.
Runnisto lands a right hook to the body.
Pendragon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pendragon, right into the meat.
Pendragon takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Pendragon lands a nice shot that snaps Runnisto's head back.
Pendragon jabs Runnisto right on the nose. Runnisto blinks but takes it well.
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!
Runnisto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pendragon takes a swing at Runnisto's ribcage but misses.
Pendragon connects with a right hand. Runnisto shakes it off.
Pendragon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Runnisto was well out of range. Poor timing from Pendragon.
Runnisto slips under a jab from Pendragon.
It seemed like Runnisto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Runnisto stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1#
Pendragon moves out of range of the strikes.
Pendragon is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pendragon misses with a lunging right hand
and Runnisto counters with a nice uppercut.
Pendragon throws a body shot but no joy.
Pendragon avoids the body shot from Runnisto.
Pendragon missing with a left hand there. Runnisto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice uppercut there from Runnisto.
Runnisto lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pendragon looks to score with a jab to the body but Runnisto is just out of range.
Runnisto swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A lazy left from Runnisto finds it's target.
Runnisto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pendragon was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pendragon misses the jab.
Runnisto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pendragon throws a right hand that Runnisto ducks under and follows up with a left that Runnisto also avoids with ease.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Pendragon might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Pendragon throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Runnisto to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick from Runnisto lands but Pendragon takes it in his stride.
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!
Runnisto slips a straight right by Pendragon.
Pendragon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T2#
Runnisto throws a chopping leg kick but Pendragon manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Runnisto checks the leg kick.
Runnisto throws an overhand right that lands on Pendragon's shoulder, as Pendragon tries to avoid the shot.
Pendragon looks to land a left hand but Runnisto moved out of range nicely.
Runnisto lands a nice looking kick to the body. Pendragon takes a step back to recover.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pendragon.
Runnisto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pendragon misses with an uppercut.
Runnisto is trying to counter with his kicks.
Pendragon dodges the punch combination from Runnisto.
Pendragon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Runnisto.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pendragon. Runnisto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pendragon throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pendragon avoids the body shot from Runnisto.
A telegraphed right hand from Runnisto misses the target.
A low kick from Pendragon is predictable there
and Runnisto counters with a stiff right hand.
Pendragon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Runnisto.#T3#
Runnisto keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Iikka Runnisto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Runnisto misses with a body kick.
Runnisto chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Runnisto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pendragon.
A jab from Runnisto misses.
Pendragon tests Runnisto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pendragon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Runnisto's head backwards.
Pendragon throws a shot from downtown. Runnisto moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Pendragon misses the target.
Runnisto throws out a counter right but Pendragon avoids it with no problem.
Runnisto lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Runnisto throws a poor cross that misses
and Pendragon counters with a straight right hand.
Runnisto works Pendragon's body with a nice hook.
Runnisto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pendragon lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Runnisto fails to land with a series of punches.
Pendragon throws a half hearted mid kick.#T4#
Pendragon throws a series of punches but Runnisto avoids them all with ease.
Runnisto misses the shot to the body.
Pendragon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pendragon throws a jab but it's blocked by Runnisto.
Runnisto looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pendragon throws a body shot but no joy.
Runnisto cracks Pendragon with an open hand slap.
Pendragon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Runnisto misses with a hook.
Runnisto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Runnisto throws a body punch but Pendragon moves out of range.
Pendragon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pendragon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Runnisto.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Runnisto scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pendragon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Runnisto was well out of range. Poor timing from Pendragon.
Pendragon slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Pendragon misses the target.
Runnisto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pendragon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iikka Runnisto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Runnisto closes the distance but Pendragon moves to the side
and Pendragon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Runnisto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pendragon.
Pendragon throws a push kick but Runnisto slaps the foot to one side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Runnisto! But no joy.
Runnisto throws a leg kick but Pendragon sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pendragon moves out of range of the strikes.
Pendragon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Runnisto throws a shot to the body.
Runnisto swings widly with a right hand
and Pendragon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Runnisto avoids the body shot from Pendragon.
A jab from Pendragon misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Runnisto throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pendragon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Runnisto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pendragon manages to avoid it.
Runnisto has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pendragon slips a straight right by Runnisto.
Runnisto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pendragon throws out the jab. #T1#
Runnisto lands with a nice body punch.
Pendragon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pendragon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Runnisto doesn't manage to clinch there - Pendragon circles away.
Pendragon misses with an uppercut.
Pendragon throws a big shot that misses.
Runnisto lands a slapping body shot.
Runnisto lands a slapping body shot.
Runnisto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pendragon misses with a straight right.
Runnisto fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pendragon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Runnisto slips a jab from Pendragon.
Runnisto misses with a body shot.
Pendragon tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Runnisto. Pendragon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Runnisto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pendragon.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pendragon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Runnisto.
As Runnisto backs away, Pendragon returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Runnisto.
A lazy left from Pendragon finds it's target.
Nice body kick there by Pendragon.
Pendragon has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Pendragon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Runnisto scores with a four punch combination!
Runnisto lands with a shot to the body.
Pendragon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pendragon misses with an uppercut. Runnisto saw that one coming.
Runnisto misses with a hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Runnisto.
Runnisto takes a swing at Pendragon's ribcage but misses.
Pendragon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Runnisto connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pendragon scrambles back to his feet.
Runnisto scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pendragon misses the shot to the body.
Runnisto throws a hook but Pendragon avoids it easily.#T3#
Pendragon throws a looping overhand right but Runnisto ducks down to avoid it.
Runnisto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pendragon.
Pendragon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Iikka Runnisto is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Runnisto digs a good body shot into Pendragon's ribs.
A big left from Pendragon misses.
Runnisto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pendragon moves away.
Pendragon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A swing and a miss from Pendragon.
Runnisto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pendragon.
Runnisto throws a series of strikes that have Pendragon backpedaling.
A left and a right from Runnisto both land. Nice combination.
Runnisto throws a body punch but Pendragon moves out of range.
Pendragon throwing a counter right hand but Runnisto manages to avoid it.
Arthur Pendragon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pendragon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pendragon swinging wildly here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pendragon takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #T4#
Runnisto connects with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Pendragon.
Runnisto throws a hook but Pendragon blocks it.
Pendragon lands with a cross.
Pendragon looks to land a right hand but Runnisto moved out of range.
Pendragon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Runnisto manages to avoid it.
Runnisto throws a hook but Pendragon avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Pendragon misses its target.
Pendragon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Runnisto to score with a decent uppercut.
Pendragon moves out of range of the body kick.
Pendragon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Runnisto connects with a body shot that sends Pendragon's belly button to the back.
Pendragon tries a low kick but Runnisto avoids it.
Runnisto goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Pendragon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Iikka Runnisto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Runnisto 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iikka Runnisto!

Event: CEC 678.5
Date: Oct 07, 2019

#R1#
Silva tries to move into range but Runnisto moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Runnisto misses with a two punch combination.
Silva scores with a nice strike.
Silva slips a straight right by Runnisto.
Runnisto lands with a kick to the temple. Silva shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Runnisto.
Runnisto throws a lazy uppercut
and Silva makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Silva tries to clinch but Runnisto moves out of range.
Runnisto connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Runnisto is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Runnisto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Silva.
Silva finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Silva misses with a few strikes there.
Runnisto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Silva pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Silva misses with a looping right.
Runnisto moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Silva takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Runnisto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Runnisto manages to avoid it.
Runnisto on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Runnisto avoids the body shot from Silva.
Silva rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Silva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Runnisto staying out of range there.
Runnisto lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Runnisto feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Silva's calf.
Silva lands with a shot to the body.
Silva shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Silva scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva misses with a straight left. #T2#
Runnisto moves out of range of the strikes.
Runnisto scores with a punch to the head.
Runnisto 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.
Silva defending well as Runnisto loads up on a big left hand.
Runnisto backing away here, and Silva unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nice body punch from Runnisto.
Silva throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Silva lands a jab to Runnisto's midsection.
Silva misses with a hook
enabling Runnisto to counter with a crisp jab.
Runnisto takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Silva defending well as Runnisto loads up on a big left hand.
Runnisto throws a front kick aimed at Silva's knee but Silva avoids it well.
Runnisto throws a hook to the side of Silva's head but Silva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A clash of legs there as Silva blocks the low kick.
Silva looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Runnisto takes a swing at Silva's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Runnisto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Silva throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Runnisto stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Silva lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Runnisto at a distance.
Runnisto is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Runnisto misses with a body shot.
Runnisto misses with a few strikes there.
Silva takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Silva staying out of range there.
Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Runnisto just misses with a punch to the body.
Silva bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Runnisto's head.#KD2#
Silva lands a big head kick that sends Runnisto tumbling to the mat! Silva takes a step backwards and waves Runnisto back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Iikka Runnisto has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Runnisto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silva looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Runnisto throws a hook but Silva blocks it.
Silva only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T4#
Runnisto lands with an overhand left.
Silva scores with a sloppy right hand. Runnisto should have avoided that one.
That kick from Runnisto tenderised Silva's leg. Silva is trying to keep his angry face on.
Runnisto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silva slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Runnisto lands a nice shot to the body.
A big right from Runnisto misses.
Runnisto connects with a solid leg kick.
Runnisto blocks a low kick nicely.
Runnisto swings for the body but Silva moves out of range.
Runnisto misses with a straight right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva moves out of range of the strikes.
Silva misses the shot to the body.
Runnisto throws a low kick but Silva moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Iikka Runnisto will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Iikka Runnisto's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Runnisto thows a leg kick but Silva checks it
and Silva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Runnisto just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Silva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Runnisto connects with a good right hand that stumbles Silva. Silva circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Silva works the jab nicely.
Runnisto feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Silva's calf.
Runnisto takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Silva moves out of range of the body kick from Runnisto.
Silva unleashes a big counter combination but Runnisto bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Silva throws a lazy right hand but Runnisto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Silva takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva misses with a leg kick.
Runnisto staying out of range there.
Runnisto scores with a hook to the body. Silva takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Runnisto.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Runnisto gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1##BC#
Runnisto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Runnisto is just out of range.
Runnisto throws a leg kick which misses Silva's front leg but catches the back leg as Silva tries to avoid it.
Good shot there by Runnisto.
Runnisto lands a nice shot that snaps Silva's head back.
Silva avoids the body shot from Runnisto.
Silva feints a counter leg kick.
Runnisto throws the kick towards the body but Silva avoids it.
Runnisto scores with a jab to the body.
Silva chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Runnisto can pounce on him.
Silva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Runnisto throws out the jab.
Silva scores with a nice right hand.
Jab by Silva.
Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Runnisto takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Runnisto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Runnisto was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Silva lands the left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Silva. Runnisto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Silva throws a hook but Runnisto blocks it.
Runnisto lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Runnisto scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Silva doesn't seem bothered though.
Silva thows a left - swing and a miss!
Silva throws a body punch but Runnisto moves out of range.
Runnisto throws a body shot but no joy.
Runnisto lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A low kick from Silva is predictable there
and Runnisto counters with a straight right hand.
Runnisto gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Runnisto connects with a looping right hand. #T3#
Silva misses the shot to the body.
Good work by Runnisto as he checks the leg kick.
Runnisto scores with a nice head shot.
Silva misses with a low kick.
Silva shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #ROC#
Silva is rocked!
Runnisto throws a monster overhand right that drops Silva! Runnisto follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iikka Runnisto!

Event: CEC 674.5
Date: Sep 13, 2019

#R1#
Parker takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Runnisto has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Parker is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Runnisto tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Runnisto scores with a shot to the body.
Runnisto lands a lovely overhand right.
Parker throws a jab but it's blocked by Runnisto.
Runnisto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Parker throws a leg kick that misses.
Parker lands with an overhand left.
Runnisto lands with a good body shot.
Runnisto scores with a nice head shot.
Parker checks a low kick from Runnisto.
Nice body punch from Runnisto.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Parker misses.
A punch lands to the side of Parker 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A slapping leg kick lands for Runnisto.
Parker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Runnisto.
Runnisto lands with a nice combination. Parker backs away looking to recover.
Runnisto is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Runnisto lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Runnisto takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Runnisto stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL#
Parker gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Runnisto tries to work over Parker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Parker scores with a hook to the body.
Parker struggles to land a body shot inside as Runnisto controls his hands. #BC2#
Runnisto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Parker missing with a left hand there. Runnisto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Runnisto appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Runnisto slips under a jab from Parker.
Runnisto scores with a jab to the jaw.
Runnisto scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Parker looks to land a left hand but Runnisto moved out of range nicely.
Runnisto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Parker.
Runnisto bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Parker's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Runnisto scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Runnisto scores with a nice head shot.
Parker gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Runnisto.#T2#
Parker misses with a right hand
and Runnisto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Parker goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Runnisto, right into the meat.
Parker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Runnisto fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Parker.
Runnisto is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Parker had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Parker throws a head kick that misses.
Parker throws a leg kick which misses Runnisto's front leg but catches the back leg as Runnisto tries to avoid it.
Runnisto swinging wildly here.
Runnisto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Parker circles away quickly and effectively.
Parker avoids a kick to the body.
Runnisto connects with a good right hand that stumbles Parker. Parker circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Parker wants to land a leg kick but Runnisto is out of range.
Runnisto throws a hook to the side of Parker's head but Parker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Runnisto backs away, Parker returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Runnisto moves out of range of the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Runnisto. #T3#
Parker takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Parker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Parker takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CL2#
Runnisto has managed to clinch.
Runnisto blocks an uppercut.
Parker lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Runnisto.
Runnisto tries to work over Parker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Runnisto tries a body shot but Parker blocks it.
Runnisto misses with some punches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Parker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Parker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Runnisto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Parker working aggressively here. #T4#
Parker stalling in the clinch.
Runnisto tries to throw a body punch but Parker avoids it by throwing Runnisto back against the cage.
Parker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Runnisto has a couple of punches blocked by Parker.
Parker lands a shot to the body.
Runnisto throws a punch but it's blocked by Parker.
A short right from Runnisto.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Runnisto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Parker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Parker can't find room to land a body shot as Runnisto controls the action. #BC2#
Runnisto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Runnisto throws a shot to the body.
Parker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Runnisto throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Runnisto wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Parker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Runnisto.
Parker throws a quick counter head kick but Runnisto was just out of range.
Parker throws a hook but Runnisto avoids it easily.
Runnisto defending well as Parker loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iikka Runnisto dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Good leg kick by Runnisto there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Runnisto clobbers Parker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Parker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Runnisto.
Runnisto swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Parker counters with a straight right hand.
Runnisto connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A shot to the liver by Runnisto. Beautiful body shot.
Runnisto misses with an uppercut. Parker saw that one coming.
Parker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Runnisto.
Runnisto connects with the punch.
Runnisto lands a jab to the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Parker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Parker connects with a single shot there.
Runnisto scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Runnisto throws a good cross that connects.
Runnisto chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Parker can pounce on him.
Parker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Runnisto takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
Parker throws the left hand but Runnisto avoids the punch easily.
Runnisto unleashes a big counter combination but Parker bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Parker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Good work by Runnisto as he checks the leg kick.
Runnisto scores with the left hand. Parker knows he should have avoided that one.
Runnisto lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Parker at a distance.
Parker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Runnisto lands with a cross.
Runnisto lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Parker at a distance.
Parker scores with a jab to the body.
Parker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Runnisto moves out of range of the body kick from Parker.
Runnisto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Runnisto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Parker.
Runnisto lands with an overhand left.
Runnisto checks the leg kick.
Runnisto blocks a head kick by Parker.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parker looks to land a right hand but Runnisto moved out of range.
Runnisto slips a jab from Parker.#T2#
Runnisto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Parker gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Runnisto.
Parker tries a low kick but Runnisto avoids it.
Runnisto clobbers Parker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Runnisto moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Runnisto scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Parker on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sloppy strikes from Runnisto. Those never looked like landing.
Parker slips a jab and a cross from Runnisto.
Runnisto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Runnisto lands a nice shot that snaps Parker's head back.
Parker scores with a kick to the midsection.
Runnisto scores with a sloppy right hand. Parker should have avoided that one.
Parker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Parker takes a jab right on the kisser. #T3#
Parker thuds his right hand into Runnisto's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Parker walks into a straight right hand from Runnisto.
Parker walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Runnisto looks to land a left hand but Parker moved out of range nicely.
Runnisto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Parker was well out of range. Poor timing from Runnisto.
Runnisto throws a hook but Parker avoids it easily.
Runnisto connects with a good right hand that stumbles Parker. Parker circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Runnisto misses with a wild body shot.
Runnisto throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Parker lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Parker misses the shot to the body.
Runnisto throws out a powerful jab.
Parker cracks the inside of Runnisto's front leg.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Runnisto misses the shot to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Parker misses its target.
Parker jabs Runnisto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Runnisto avoids the head kick by Parker.
Parker looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T4#
Runnisto comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Runnisto with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Runnisto throws the left hand but Parker avoids the punch easily.
Parker uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Runnisto has time to react.
Iikka Runnisto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A left lands for Parker.
Runnisto jabs at Parker's body.
Runnisto scores with a nice right hand.
Runnisto lands a glancing blow to the side of Parker's head.
Parker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Runnisto blocks a head kick by Parker.
Runnisto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Runnisto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Parker.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Parker lands an overhand right.
Parker loads up on a big right hand but Runnisto slips the punch.
Runnisto takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Runnisto punishes Parker's body with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iikka Runnisto 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#
Runnisto with a jab.
Runnisto connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Parker's hands.
Parker moves out of range of the strikes.
Runnisto ducks right into an uppercut from Parker.
Parker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Parker tries to close the distance and clinch but Runnisto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Runnisto misses with a body shot
and Parker counters with a thumping low kick.
Parker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Runnisto looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Runnisto checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Runnisto avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Runnisto lands a jab to the nose.
Runnisto scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Parker doesn't seem bothered though.
Parker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Runnisto.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parker scores with a punch to the head.
Runnisto misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Parker tries a head kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Runnisto on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Runnisto throws a good cross that connects.
Runnisto avoids the head kick by Parker.
Runnisto connects with a single shot there.
Parker misses with a body kick.
Parker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A big right from Runnisto misses.
Runnisto throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Parker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Parker.
A looping hook to the body misses from Runnisto. Parker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Runnisto throws a low kick but it's checked well by Parker.
Runnisto scores with a hook to the body. Parker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Parker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Runnisto lands a jab to the nose.
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!
Parker misses with a body shot.
Alex Parker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Runnisto connects with a solid leg kick.
Parker misses with a looping left.
Runnisto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Runnisto takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Parker shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Parker throws a solid leg kick but Runnisto takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Parker.
Runnisto misses with a body shot
and Parker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A good leg kick by Parker.
Parker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Runnisto lands a nice looking body shot.
Parker throws a front kick aimed at Runnisto's knee but Runnisto avoids it well.
Parker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Runnisto was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A low kick from Parker is predictable there
and Runnisto counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Runnisto keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Parker throws a right hand that misses
and Runnisto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Runnisto, as that shot connected.
Parker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Runnisto.
Nice body punch from Runnisto.
Iikka Runnisto is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Runnisto throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Runnisto is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Parker throws a nice outside leg kick.
A lazy left from Runnisto finds it's target.
Runnisto stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Parker.#CL2#
Runnisto rushes Parker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Runnisto throws a punch but it's blocked by Parker.
Parker misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Parker.
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!
Parker blocking some punches.
Runnisto lands a hook that snaps the head of Parker backwards.
Parker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Runnisto's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Runnisto lands with a left to the head. #T4#
Runnisto lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Parker backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Parker.
Parker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Runnisto's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Parker as the two fighters clinch.
Parker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Runnisto misses with some punches.
Parker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Parker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Runnisto tries a body shot but Parker blocks it.
Runnisto misses with a body punch.
Runnisto lands with a light punch inside.
Runnisto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Parker tries a body shot but Runnisto blocks it.
Runnisto working aggressively here.
Iikka Runnisto seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Parker struggles to land a body shot inside as Runnisto controls his hands.
Parker struggles to land a body shot inside as Runnisto controls his hands.
Parker misses with some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Iikka Runnisto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Runnisto 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iikka Runnisto!

Event: CEC 668
Date: Jul 29, 2019

#R1#
Runnisto throws the left hand but Pekkarinen avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Runnisto closes the distance and clinches.
Pekkarinen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Runnisto.
Runnisto lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pekkarinen or not.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Runnisto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen blocks an uppercut.
Runnisto lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pekkarinen backwards.
Pekkarinen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Runnisto.
Pekkarinen tries to stall but Runnisto uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pekkarinen has Runnisto pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Runnisto manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Runnisto can't find room to land a body shot as Pekkarinen controls the action.
Pekkarinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pekkarinen is trying to drag Runnisto to the mat but Runnisto just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Runnisto lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pekkarinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Runnisto gets underhooks to prevent Pekkarinen's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lauri Pekkarinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pekkarinen is looking to control Runnisto's arms but Runnisto gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pekkarinen has his back to the cage. #T1#
Pekkarinen misses with some punches.
Runnisto lands an uppercut.
Pekkarinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Runnisto.
A left hand lands to the body for Runnisto.
Runnisto misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pekkarinen.
Runnisto lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pekkarinen has a couple of punches blocked by Runnisto.
Runnisto tries to work over Pekkarinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pekkarinen misses with a punch to the body.
I was talking to Pekkarinen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Pekkarinen wants to get back to striking at distance but Runnisto won't allow it.
Runnisto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pekkarinen's elbow. #BC2#
Runnisto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pekkarinen throws an overhand right that lands on Runnisto's shoulder, as Runnisto tries to avoid the shot.
Pekkarinen misses with a few strikes there.
Runnisto connects with a looping right hand.
Lauri Pekkarinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pekkarinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Runnisto.
A big left from Runnisto misses.
Runnisto digs a good hook to Pekkarinen's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Runnisto swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Runnisto tries to close the distance and clinch but Pekkarinen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pekkarinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Runnisto looks to score with a jab to the body but Pekkarinen is just out of range.
Pekkarinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pekkarinen scores with a head kick. Runnisto tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Runnisto checks a leg kick.
Pekkarinen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Runnisto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen throws a hook but Runnisto blocks it.
Pekkarinen checks a low kick from Runnisto.
Runnisto digs a good hook to Pekkarinen's body.
Runnisto shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Runnisto scores with a nice body kick.
Runnisto lands with an overhand left.
Runnisto throws the left hand but Pekkarinen avoids the punch easily.#TD#
Pekkarinen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Pekkarinen wants to control but Runnisto is keeping him busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T3#
Runnisto keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Pekkarinen is keen to just control but Runnisto is a slippery customer.
Pekkarinen wants to pass to mount but Runnisto is defending the position.
Pekkarinen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Runnisto holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Runnisto moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pekkarinen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pekkarinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Runnisto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Runnisto has momentary wrist control but Pekkarinen slips an elbow through the middle.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Runnisto has control of Pekkarinen's left arm, preventing Pekkarinen from doing any damage.
Pekkarinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Runnisto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Runnisto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pekkarinen. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pekkarinen thuds his right hand into Runnisto's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pekkarinen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Runnisto under the eye.
Runnisto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A big left from Pekkarinen misses.
Pekkarinen loads up on a big right hand but Runnisto slips the punch.
The fighters circling - Runnisto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Iikka Runnisto will probably get the nod.
That's time! Pekkarinen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
The fighters circling - Pekkarinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Runnisto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pekkarinen connects with a looping right hand.
Pekkarinen throws a sloppy head kick and Runnisto moves out of range easily.
Runnisto throws out a counter right but Pekkarinen avoids it with no problem.
The fighters circling - Runnisto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab lands there for Pekkarinen.
Runnisto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Runnisto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lauri Pekkarinen is winning the standup battle so far.
Runnisto connects with the punch.
Runnisto shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pekkarinen misses with a straight right.
Runnisto looks to land a left hand but Pekkarinen moved out of range nicely.
Runnisto connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Runnisto fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Runnisto scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pekkarinen's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Pekkarinen duly obliges.
Runnisto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pekkarinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Runnisto manages to avoid it.
Runnisto throws a leg kick but Pekkarinen moved away.
Runnisto looks to land a right hand but Pekkarinen moved out of range.#T1#
Runnisto is looking to chop away at Pekkarinen's legs.
Runnisto walks into a stiff left hand from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen misses with a straight right.
A big left from Runnisto misses.
Pekkarinen doesn't manage to clinch there - Runnisto circles away.
Runnisto misses with a straight left.
Runnisto attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Runnisto misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Pekkarinen misses.
Pekkarinen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Runnisto looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pekkarinen dives in and grabs Runnisto's left leg, looking for a takedown. Runnisto pushes down on Pekkarinen's head and hops out.
Iikka Runnisto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pekkarinen slips a straight right by Runnisto.
Runnisto bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Lauri Pekkarinen has been cut.
Runnisto blocks a jab.
Runnisto takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Runnisto swats away the attempt to clinch by Pekkarinen.#TD#
Runnisto gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Pekkarinen to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Runnisto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Runnisto pulls Pekkarinen in close to prevent any damage.
Pekkarinen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Runnisto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pekkarinen won't allow Runnisto to sweep him here.
Pekkarinen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pekkarinen distracts Runnisto with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T3#
Pekkarinen throwing strikes from guard but Runnisto blocks nicely.
Pekkarinen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pekkarinen throws a strike but Runnisto rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Pekkarinen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Runnisto is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pekkarinen is trying to keep Runnisto in close.
Pekkarinen controlling the position.#T4#
Pekkarinen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Runnisto controls the pace.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Pekkarinen wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Pekkarinen works the jab nicely.
Runnisto throws a body punch but Pekkarinen moves out of range.
Pekkarinen fails to land with a series of punches.
Pekkarinen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Runnisto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Runnisto lands a slapping body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Runnisto. That snapped Pekkarinen's head back.
Pekkarinen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Runnisto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Runnisto throws a nice outside leg kick.
Runnisto throws a jab when Pekkarinen was well out of range.
It looked like Pekkarinen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Iikka Runnisto will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Lauri Pekkarinen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Pekkarinen tries to move into range but Runnisto moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Runnisto misses with a straight left.
Pekkarinen staying out of range there.
Runnisto throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pekkarinen misses the jab.
Runnisto doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Runnisto cracks the inside of Pekkarinen's front leg.
Pekkarinen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Runnisto steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Pekkarinen.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Runnisto!
Pekkarinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Runnisto.
Pekkarinen is looking to clinch.
Pekkarinen throws the left hand but Runnisto avoids the punch easily.
Runnisto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Runnisto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Runnisto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pekkarinen moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Runnisto misses.
Runnisto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Runnisto throws a lazy body kick
and Pekkarinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pekkarinen lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
Pekkarinen connects with a looping right hand.
Pekkarinen blocks a jab.
Pekkarinen scores with a nice head shot.
Runnisto throws an overhand right that lands on Pekkarinen's shoulder, as Pekkarinen tries to avoid the shot.
Pekkarinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Runnisto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pekkarinen.
Runnisto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pekkarinen loads up on a big right hand but Runnisto slips the punch.
Pekkarinen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Runnisto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Runnisto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pekkarinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Runnisto.
Pekkarinen works the jab nicely.
Pekkarinen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pekkarinen.
Runnisto throws a jab but it's blocked by Pekkarinen.
Runnisto blocks a jab.
Pekkarinen wants to clinch.#T2#
Runnisto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Runnisto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pekkarinen moves out of range of the body kick from Runnisto.
Runnisto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pekkarinen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Runnisto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Runnisto takes one to the chin there.
Runnisto needs to keep his hands up - Pekkarinen had a free shot at his head there.
Runnisto staying out of range there.
Runnisto thuds a left hand into Pekkarinen's body.#TD#
Runnisto gets caught flat footed, as Pekkarinen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES2#
Runnisto has his feet on Pekkarinen's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Runnisto takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pekkarinen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Pekkarinen.
Lauri Pekkarinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
A slow jab from Pekkarinen misses its intended target.
Runnisto tries a quick counter leg kick but Pekkarinen is wise to it.
Runnisto wants to clinch up but Pekkarinen keeps it at a distance.
Iikka Runnisto is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pekkarinen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Runnisto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Runnisto has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pekkarinen misses with an uppercut. Runnisto saw that one coming.
Pekkarinen blocks a jab.
Runnisto lands a lovely overhand right.
Pekkarinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Runnisto.
Runnisto displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen backing away here, and Runnisto unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lauri Pekkarinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pekkarinen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Runnisto checks it well.
Runnisto slips under a jab from Pekkarinen.
Nice defenses there by Runnisto.
Runnisto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pekkarinen throws a leg kick
and Runnisto counters with a stiff right hand.
Pekkarinen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Runnisto swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
A head kick from Pekkarinen lands but Runnisto takes it in his stride.
Runnisto moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pekkarinen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pekkarinen throws a hook but Runnisto avoids it easily.
Runnisto unleashes a big counter combination but Pekkarinen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Pekkarinen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL2#
Runnisto moves into range and clinches up with Pekkarinen.
Runnisto misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Runnisto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Runnisto swings for the body but Pekkarinen moves out of range.
Runnisto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pekkarinen throws out the jab.
Runnisto scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pekkarinen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Runnisto works Pekkarinen's body with a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Runnisto throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Pekkarinen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Pekkarinen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Runnisto connects with a leg kick. Pekkarinen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Iikka Runnisto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Runnisto 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iikka Runnisto!

Event: CEC 663
Date: Jun 23, 2019

#R1#
A slow jab from Runnisto misses its intended target.
Runnisto misses with a hook
and Dall counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Iikka Runnisto has been cut.
Dall takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Runnisto misses with a left hand
and Runnisto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dall.
Runnisto throws a leg kick
and Dall connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Runnisto lands with a good body shot.
Dall is looking to land body kicks.
Runnisto misses with a body shot
and as Runnisto loses concentration momentarily, Dall counters with a picture perfect head kick! Runnisto goes down, out cold! The referee rushed in to check on his condition - I'm sure he'll be ok but that was a massive knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Hyryx Dall!
Hyryx Dall decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CEC 659
Date: May 26, 2019

#R1#
Nice shot by Timmermans.
Runnisto misses the shot to the body.
Runnisto has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gentlemans Offence and Defense System in the buildup to the fight.
Runnisto walks into a stiff left hand from Timmermans.
A bone on bone clash there as Runnisto blocks the leg kick.
Timmermans misses with a body shot.
Runnisto missing with a left hand there. Timmermans was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Timmermans throws a big shot that misses.
Timmermans scores with a jab. Runnisto acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Runnisto throws a looping overhand right but Timmermans ducks down to avoid it.
Timmermans takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Timmermans motions for Runnisto to come forward. Timmermans throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Timmermans slips a jab from Runnisto.
Runnisto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Runnisto on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Timmermans tries for a takedown but Runnisto sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Timmermans misses with the combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Runnisto ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Runnisto looks to land a left hand but Timmermans moved out of range nicely.
Timmermans is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Runnisto. #T1#
Timmermans tries to close the distance and clinch up but Runnisto swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Timmermans scores with a takedown into Runnisto's guard.
Timmermans missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Timmermans trying to control but Runnisto is working from the bottom.
Timmermans lands a couple of digs.
Timmermans wants to control from the top but Runnisto keeps moving.
Runnisto wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Timmermans 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.
Runnisto controlling the position.
Timmermans loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Runnisto keeping full guard, as Timmermans tries to pass.
Runnisto is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Timmermans steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Runnisto.
Timmermans looks for a takedown but Runnisto sprawls well.
Runnisto misses with a series of wild punches. #CL2#
Timmermans moves into the clinch.
Runnisto blocking some punches.
Timmermans fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Runnisto lands a right hand.
Runnisto has a couple of punches blocked by Timmermans. #BC#
Runnisto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Timmermans takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T3#
A big left from Runnisto misses.
Runnisto looks to score with a jab to the body but Timmermans is just out of range.
Timmermans avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Timmermans slips a jab and a cross from Runnisto.
Timmermans misses with an attempted mid kick.
Casper Timmermans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Timmermans moves out of range as Runnisto strikes.
Timmermans misses with a takedown attempt
and Runnisto counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Iikka Runnisto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Casper Timmermans.
Timmermans misses with a right hand
letting Runnisto counter with a right hand.
Runnisto throws a looping overhand right but Timmermans ducks down to avoid it.
Timmermans just misses with a punch to the body.
Runnisto throws a jab but it's blocked by Timmermans.
Runnisto lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Timmermans backs up against the cage. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Runnisto enables Timmermans to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Runnisto manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Timmermans wants to control from the top but Runnisto keeps moving.
Runnisto lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Runnisto controlling from the top position. #T4#
Timmermans looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Runnisto showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Timmermans looking to hit a scissor sweep but Runnisto is one step ahead there.
Runnisto is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iikka Runnisto dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Runnisto drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Timmermans jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Runnisto throws a right hand that misses
and Timmermans cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Timmermans closes the distance and clinches up with Runnisto, looking for a takedown. Timmermans pushes Runnisto against the cage but Runnisto circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Timmermans motions for Runnisto to come forward. Timmermans throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Timmermans misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Timmermans throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Runnisto stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Runnisto wants it to stay on the feet.
Timmermans misses with a two punch combination.
Timmermans will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Iikka Runnisto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Casper Timmermans.
Timmermans jabs Runnisto right on the nose. Runnisto blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timmermans throws a left and a right that both miss
and Runnisto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Timmermans connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Runnisto slips under a jab.
Timmermans shoots in and drives through. Runnisto sprawls well.
Timmermans ducks under a wild hook from Runnisto.
Runnisto buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T1#
No joy there for Timmermans, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Iikka Runnisto is winning the standup battle so far.
Timmermans throws a head kick that half lands.
Timmermans shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Runnisto as he avoids it easily.
Timmermans avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Timmermans misses with an uppercut. Runnisto saw that one coming.
Runnisto tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Timmermans shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Runnisto but Runnisto pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Timmermans closes the distance and clinches up with Runnisto, looking for a takedown. Timmermans pushes Runnisto against the cage but Runnisto circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Runnisto is looking to counter punch.
A lazy body kick from Timmermans
and Runnisto counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Timmermans is breathing heavily.
Runnisto connects with a body shot that sends Timmermans's belly button to the back.
Timmermans doesn't manage to clinch there - Runnisto circles away.
Timmermans looks to throw the jab but Runnisto is out of range.
Timmermans tries to clinch there but Runnisto circles away.
A big left from Runnisto misses.
Runnisto ducks under a wild hook from Timmermans.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Timmermans on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Timmermans throws a big shot that misses.
Runnisto throws a body punch but Timmermans moves out of range. #T2#
Timmermans displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Runnisto throws out the jab.
Timmermans throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Runnisto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Timmermans.
Runnisto lands with a slapping head kick.
Timmermans throws a jab when Runnisto was well out of range.
Timmermans loads up on a big right hand but Runnisto slips the punch.
Runnisto connects with a jab.
Timmermans lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A decent looking cross lands there for Timmermans.
Timmermans changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Runnisto tries to avoid it but Timmermans manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Runnisto to the ground. Runnisto escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A big left from Runnisto misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Runnisto.
Runnisto scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Timmermans misses with an uppercut
and Runnisto counters with a straight right hand.
Timmermans misses with a looping right.
A bone on bone clash there as Timmermans blocks the leg kick.
Runnisto walks into a straight right hand from Timmermans.
Timmermans has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Runnisto finds it's way round the side to connect with Timmermans's head. #T3#
Runnisto cracks Timmermans with a good jab.
Timmermans throws out a loose jab but Runnisto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Timmermans looks to score with a jab to the body but Runnisto is just out of range.
Timmermans slips a jab from Runnisto.
Timmermans scores with a hook.
Timmermans jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Runnisto wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Timmermans closes the distance and clinches up with Runnisto, looking for a takedown. Timmermans pushes Runnisto against the cage but Runnisto circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Runnisto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Timmermans.
Runnisto tries to move into range but Timmermans moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice cross by Timmermans.
Timmermans throws a jab when Runnisto was well out of range.
Runnisto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Timmermans avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Timmermans misses with a leg kick.
Runnisto misses with a body shot.
Runnisto throws a shot from downtown. Timmermans moves away and avoids it.
Timmermans lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Timmermans with a lazy takedown attempt
and Runnisto counters with a stiff right hand.
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!
Runnisto takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T4#
A nice combination there by Timmermans.
Timmermans throws a hook but Runnisto blocks it.
Runnisto lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Runnisto moves away from the strike by Timmermans.
Runnisto throws a body shot but no joy.
Timmermans shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Runnisto pinned against the cage. Runnisto gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Runnisto fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Timmermans on the side of the head.
Timmermans tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Runnisto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Runnisto loads up on a big right hand but Timmermans slips the punch.
Timmermans looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Runnisto seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Timmermans steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Runnisto.
Timmermans tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Runnisto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Iikka Runnisto will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice body punch from Timmermans.
Runnisto blocks the body kick.
Runnisto throws a lazy right hand but Timmermans sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Timmermans thows a left - swing and a miss!
A punch combination from Timmermans misses.
Runnisto scores with a hook.
Timmermans tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Runnisto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Timmermans scores with a jab to the head.
Runnisto misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Timmermans counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Runnisto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Timmermans tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Runnisto is able to avoid easily.
Jab, jab by Runnisto - just one landing.
Timmermans tries to land a front kick but Runnisto steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Runnisto scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Runnisto throws a shot from downtown. Timmermans moves away and avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Runnisto throws a body punch but Timmermans moves out of range.
Runnisto misses with a hook to the body
and Timmermans counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Runnisto slips a straight right by Timmermans.
Timmermans swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Runnisto counters with an outside leg kick. #T1##CL2#
Timmermans gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A right handed body shot lands from Runnisto.
Timmermans takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Runnisto lands a body shot in the clinch.
Runnisto lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Timmermans backwards.
Timmermans prevents a body shot from Runnisto.
Runnisto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Runnisto misses with a body punch.
Runnisto lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Runnisto blocking some punches.
Timmermans goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Runnisto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Runnisto. #BC#
Runnisto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Timmermans tries to clinch there but Runnisto circles away.
Runnisto was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Runnisto misses with an uppercut.
Timmermans closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Timmermans moves out of range of the strikes.
Timmermans avoids the body shot from Runnisto.
Casper Timmermans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Runnisto takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Timmermans lands with a thumping leg kick.
Timmermans fails with an attempt to clinch.
Runnisto feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Timmermanss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Timmermans keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Timmermans throws a hook but Runnisto avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Timmermans.
Timmermans lunges at Runnisto with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Runnisto's hand.
Timmermans rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Runnisto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Runnisto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A slow jab from Timmermans misses its intended target.
A head kick misses from Timmermans.
Runnisto ducks under a wild hook from Timmermans.
Timmermans throws a leg kick
letting Runnisto counter with a right hand.
Timmermans takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Timmermans.
Runnisto comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T3#
Timmermans takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Runnisto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Timmermans.
Iikka Runnisto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Timmermans throws a series of punches but Runnisto moves out of range.
Donk. Runnisto catches Timmermans right on the button with a cross.
Runnisto looks to land a right hand but Timmermans moved out of range.
Timmermans has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Runnisto keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Runnisto connects with a body shot that sends Timmermans's belly button to the back.
Timmermans misses with a body punch
and Runnisto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Runnisto misses with a jab, cross combination.
Timmermans throws out a loose jab but Runnisto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Runnisto swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Timmermans checks the leg kick nicely there.
Runnisto goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Runnisto connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A jab from Timmermans misses. #T4#
Jab, jab by Timmermans - just one landing.
A swing and a miss from Timmermans.
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!
Timmermans listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Runnisto slips under a jab from Timmermans.
Runnisto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Timmermans ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Runnisto moves away.
Timmermans on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Timmermans shoots in looking for a takedown but Runnisto manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Timmermans's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Iikka Runnisto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Casper Timmermans.
Timmermans pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Runnisto works the jab nicely.
Timmermans takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Timmermans shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Runnisto sprawls well. Runnisto wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Timmermans gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Runnisto blocks a jab.
Runnisto keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Runnisto lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Timmermans scores with a jab to the jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
Iikka Runnisto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Runnisto, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iikka Runnisto!

Event: CEC 655
Date: May 12, 2019

#R1#
Shaman misses with a lunging right hand
and Runnisto counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shaman takes one on the button.
Runnisto avoids the body shot from Shaman.
Shaman throws a jab when Runnisto was well out of range.
Runnisto checks a low kick from Shaman.
Shaman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That kick from Shaman tenderised Runnisto's leg. Runnisto is trying to keep his angry face on.
Runnisto scores with a hook.
Shaman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shaman scores with a sloppy right hand. Runnisto should have avoided that one.
Runnisto connects with a right hand. Shaman shakes it off.
Runnisto on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shaman lands a jab to the nose.
Runnisto throws a right and a left that Shaman avoids nicely.
Runnisto misses with a series of wild punches.
Shaman appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Good work by Runnisto as he checks the leg kick.
Runnisto throws an overhand right that lands on Shaman's shoulder, as Shaman tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Runnisto misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Shaman scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Runnisto tries to buck Shaman off but Shaman is having none of it.
Runnisto wants to control but Shaman postures up.
Shaman is looking to take a break and control but Runnisto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Shaman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Runnisto knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Runnisto tries to buck Shaman off but Shaman is having none of it.
Shaman controls the position.
Shaman trying to control the action but Runnisto is working from the bottom. #T2#
Runnisto is looking to reverse the position.
Shaman is looking to take a break and control but Runnisto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Shaman tries for a kimura but Runnisto is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shaman working away.
Shaman sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Runnisto is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Runnisto struggling a bit here.
Shaman tries to advance to mount but can't. #T3#
Runnisto struggling a bit here.
Runnisto is not content to let Shaman control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Shaman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Runnisto has escaped the position, nice work there.
Shaman wants to take a breather but Runnisto manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Shaman.
Shaman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Runnisto swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shaman wants to control from the top but Runnisto keeps moving.
Shaman wants to pass the guard but Runnisto is keeping the position.
Shaman trying to control the position from guard on top but Runnisto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Runnisto looking for a sweep. Not yet Runnisto, not yet.
Runnisto controls Shaman momentarily but Shaman frees himself. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A leg kick checked by Runnisto.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Blind Shaman will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Runnisto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shaman.
Runnisto ducks under a wild hook from Shaman.
Runnisto wants to slow Shaman down by chopping away at his legs.
Good standup being displayed there by Shaman as he connects with a hook.
Shaman throws a jab when Runnisto was well out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Runnisto misses its target.
Runnisto misses with a double jab.
Shaman delivers a nice body kick.
Runnisto misses with an uppercut. Shaman saw that one coming.
Shaman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Runnisto's hands.
Shaman misses with a low kick as Runnisto jumps back.
Runnisto missing with a left hand there. Shaman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shaman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Runnisto missing with a left hand there. Shaman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaman throws a lazy right hand but Runnisto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Runnisto displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shaman.
Shaman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Shaman checks a leg kick nicely.
Runnisto throws a jab but it's blocked by Shaman.
Shaman tries a quick counter leg kick but Runnisto is wise to it.
The fighters circling - Runnisto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shaman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Shaman tries to score with a low kick but Runnisto moves his leg out of the way.
Shaman ducks under a wild hook from Runnisto.
Shaman tests Runnisto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Runnisto tries to move into range but Shaman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Shaman attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Shaman jabs Runnisto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shaman just misses with a punch to the body.
Shaman thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Runnisto if he has to take too many more of those.
Runnisto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shaman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Runnisto doesn't seem bothered though.
Shaman blocks a head kick by Runnisto.
Shaman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shaman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shaman misses with a straight left.
Runnisto misses with a looping left.
Blind Shaman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Runnisto motions for Shaman to come forward. Runnisto throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Runnisto throws a leg kick
and Shaman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Runnisto throws the left hand but Shaman avoids the punch easily.
Runnisto staying out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Runnisto.
A looping hook to the body misses from Runnisto. Shaman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shaman lands with a good body shot.
Runnisto throws a looping overhand right but Shaman ducks down to avoid it.
Shaman now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Runnisto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Runnisto throws a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shaman. Runnisto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Runnisto misses with a low kick.
Runnisto comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T3#
Runnisto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Runnisto on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Runnisto's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Shaman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Runnisto scrambles back to his feet.
Runnisto takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Shaman shoots and misses
and Runnisto counters with a stiff right hand.
A shot to the liver by Shaman. Beautiful body shot.
Runnisto throws a lazy right hand but Shaman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shaman throws a low kick but Runnisto avoids it.
Runnisto is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Shaman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shaman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shaman moves away from the strike by Runnisto.
Runnisto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shaman is looking to score with low kicks.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Shaman. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Runnisto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Runnisto misses the target.
Runnisto misses with a straight left.
Shaman appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Shaman scores with a three punch combo!
Iikka Runnisto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shaman throws a body shot but no joy.
Runnisto throws a looping overhand right but Shaman ducks down to avoid it.
Runnisto scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Shaman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Runnisto.
Shaman throws a low kick but Runnisto moves out of range easily.
Runnisto scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shaman doesn't seem bothered though.
Shaman scores with a kick to the body.
Shaman throws a sloppy head kick and Runnisto moves out of range easily.
Runnisto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big left from Runnisto misses.
Shaman misses with a low kick as Runnisto jumps back.
Shaman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Runnisto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shaman.
Runnisto misses with a low kick as Shaman jumps back.
Shaman is looking to score with low kicks.
Shaman throws a hook but Runnisto blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blind Shaman 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#
Good exchange - Shaman coming out on top.
Shaman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Runnisto.
A swing and a miss from Shaman.
Runnisto fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shaman is out of range.
Shaman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A low kick from Shaman misses
and Runnisto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big left from Shaman misses.
Runnisto takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shaman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shaman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shaman throws a front kick aimed at Runnisto's knee but Runnisto avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Runnisto misses with a hook
and Shaman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Runnisto throws an off balance right hand
and Shaman counters with a stiff right hand.
Shaman throws a body punch but Runnisto moves out of range.
Runnisto scores with a hook to the body. Shaman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Runnisto misses with a hook. Shaman ducked under it nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Runnisto. #T1#
Shaman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Runnisto in his tracks. #TD2#
Shaman throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Runnisto tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Shaman is in Runnisto's guard.
Runnisto looking for a sweep. Not yet Runnisto, not yet.
Runnisto seems keen to control Shaman's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Runnisto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shaman is one step ahead there.
Shaman wants to pass the guard but Runnisto is keeping the position.
Shaman trying to control the position from guard on top but Runnisto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Runnisto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shaman manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T2#
Shaman wants to sweep here but Runnisto controlling him for the moment.
Runnisto 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.
Runnisto stopping the sweep attempt from Shaman.
Shaman trying to keep a closed guard but Runnisto is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Shaman working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Runnisto has passed into half guard!
Runnisto stalling. #SUB2#
Shaman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Runnisto perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Shaman is looking for a sweep. Runnisto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Iikka Runnisto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Runnisto seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Runnisto tries to pass the half guard into mount. Shaman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Blind Shaman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Runnisto controlling the pace.
Shaman manages to get to full guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Shaman working a defensive guard here.
Runnisto content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Runnisto misses with a double jab
letting Shaman counter with a right hand.
Runnisto throws an off balance right hand
and Shaman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Shaman drives through with a takedown into guard.
Runnisto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shaman tries to free his leg and advance position but Runnisto is retaining full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Blind Shaman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shaman 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: CEC 652
Date: Apr 17, 2019

#R1#
Runnisto lands a two punch combo.
Runnisto throws a shot from downtown. Stoker moves away and avoids it.
Stoker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Runnisto manages to avoid it.
We've been informed that Runnisto has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Runnisto takes a swing at Stoker's ribcage but misses.
Runnisto takes a swing at Stoker's ribcage but misses.
Stoker looks to throw the jab but Runnisto is out of range.
Stoker wants to land a leg kick but Runnisto is out of range.
Runnisto takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A big right from Runnisto misses.
Nice defenses there by Stoker.
Stoker has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Stoker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stoker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Runnisto's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stoker under the eye.
A punch combination from Stoker misses.
Stoker throws a jab but it's blocked by Runnisto.
Stoker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Runnisto's sensitive parts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stoker slips under a jab from Runnisto.
Stoker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Runnisto slips under a jab from Stoker.
Stoker is looking to land body kicks.
Stoker keeps Runnisto at a distance using the push kick.
Stoker throws a half hearted mid kick.
Edward Stoker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Runnisto just misses with a punch to the body.
Stoker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Stoker misses with a low kick as Runnisto jumps back.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Runnisto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stoker manages to avoid it.
Stoker is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Runnisto misses the shot to the body.
Runnisto dips to his left and cracks Stoker with an uppercut!
Stoker lands with an overhand left.
A big right from Stoker misses.
Runnisto avoids the body shot from Stoker.
Stoker lands a jab to the nose.
Runnisto scores with a shot to the body.
Stoker walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Stoker misses with a low kick.
Runnisto throws out a counter right but Stoker avoids it with no problem.
Stoker swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Runnisto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stoker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Runnisto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Runnisto tries to move into range but Stoker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Runnisto needs to keep his hands up - Stoker had a free shot at his head there.
Runnisto punishes Stoker's body with a nice straight punch.
Runnisto misses with a series of wild punches.
Runnisto misses with a looping left.#T2#
Runnisto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stoker lands with a thumping leg kick.
Runnisto walks into a stiff left hand from Stoker.
Runnisto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stoker.
Runnisto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Runnisto takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stoker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Runnisto was well out of range. Poor timing from Stoker.
Runnisto now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Stoker throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Runnisto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stoker throws a jab when Runnisto was well out of range.
Stoker throws a push kick but Runnisto slaps the foot to one side.
Stoker scoring well with a low kick there.
Stoker throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stoker misses with a low kick.
Stoker slips under a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Stoker misses its target.
Runnisto just misses with a punch to the body.
Runnisto takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Runnisto looks to throw the jab but Stoker is out of range.
Stoker was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Stoker throws a body punch but Runnisto moves out of range.
A jab from Runnisto misses. #T3#
Stoker scoring well with a low kick there.
Runnisto falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stoker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Runnisto thinking.
Stoker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Runnisto throws out the jab.
Runnisto misses the shot to the body.
Stoker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Stoker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Runnisto.
That kick from Stoker tenderised Runnisto's leg. Runnisto is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stoker has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Runnisto misses with a looping right.
Stoker thuds his right hand into Runnisto's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stoker throws a front kick aimed at Runnisto's knee but Runnisto avoids it well.
Runnisto raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Stoker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stoker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Runnisto gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stoker.
Runnisto gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stoker.
The crowd cheers as Stoker lands an impressive looking overhand right. Runnisto doesn't seem phased though.
Runnisto misses with a lunging right hand
and Stoker counters with a nice leg kick.
Stoker throws a leg kick that misses. #T4#
Stoker just misses with a punch to the body.
Runnisto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stoker.
Runnisto tries a quick counter leg kick but Stoker is wise to it.
Runnisto takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Runnisto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stoker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As Runnisto backs away, Stoker returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Runnisto throws a looping overhand right but Stoker ducks down to avoid it.
Stoker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Runnisto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stoker throws a jab but it's blocked by Runnisto.
Stoker is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Stoker's jab looks to have found its range, popping Runnisto under the eye.
Some wild striking there from Runnisto.
Stoker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Runnisto was well out of range. Poor timing from Stoker.
A telegraphed right hand from Stoker misses the target.
Stoker is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Stoker moves away from the strike by Runnisto.
Stoker throws a lazy right hand but Runnisto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Despite the aggression on Runnisto's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Stoker is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stoker lands a nice hook to Runnisto's body. Runnisto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stoker misses with a shot to the body
letting Runnisto counter with a right hand.
Stoker throws a lazy right hand but Runnisto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stoker lands with a kick to the ribs.
Stoker just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Stoker dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Stoker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Runnisto misses with a straight left.
Stoker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Runnisto.
Runnisto with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stoker to score with a decent uppercut.
Runnisto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stoker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Runnisto moves away.
Runnisto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stoker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Edward Stoker is winning the standup battle so far.
Stoker swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Runnisto! But no joy.
Stoker throws a hook but Runnisto blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stoker. Runnisto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stoker tries to score with a low kick but Runnisto moves his leg out of the way.
Runnisto moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stoker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Stoker misses.
Runnisto throws a right hand that misses
and Stoker counters with a leg kick.
Stoker avoids the body shot from Runnisto.
Stoker moves away from the strike by Runnisto.
Runnisto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stoker circles away quickly and effectively.
Stoker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Runnisto moves away.#T1#
Stoker misses with a body shot.
Runnisto misses the jab.
Stoker lands with an uppercut that bounces Runnisto off the cage and back into range.
Stoker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Stoker slips a jab from Runnisto.
Stoker throws a lazy right hand but Runnisto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Runnisto staying out of range there.
Runnisto lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stoker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Stoker 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 Runnisto has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Runnisto and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Runnisto misses with a looping left.
Stoker throws an overhand right that lands on Runnisto's shoulder, as Runnisto tries to avoid the shot.
Runnisto looks to score with a jab to the body but Stoker is just out of range.
Stoker is looking to land body kicks.
Runnisto is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stoker misses with a wild body shot.
Runnisto now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Stoker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Runnisto can do to turn this around?
Stoker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Stoker misses its target.
Stoker needs to keep his hands up - Runnisto had a free shot at his head there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Runnisto. Stoker does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Stoker lands with a straight right. Runnisto didn't see that one coming.
Stoker missing with a left hand there. Runnisto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stoker throws a leg kick but Runnisto checks it.
Runnisto avoids the body shot from Stoker.
Stoker throws a leg kick
and Runnisto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stoker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Runnisto checks the leg kick.
Stoker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stoker avoids the body shot from Runnisto.
Runnisto connects with a leg kick. Stoker looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Stoker misses with a body punch
and Runnisto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Runnisto throws the left hand but Stoker avoids the punch easily.
Stoker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Runnisto.
Stoker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Runnisto has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stoker takes a swing at Runnisto's ribcage but misses.
Stoker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Runnisto. That did some damage!
Runnisto lands a body shot.
Stoker lands with a hook. Runnisto tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T3#
Stoker lands a lovely overhand right.
Runnisto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoker.
Runnisto throws out a loose jab but Stoker uses good head movement to avoid it.
A combination from Runnisto does no damage.
Runnisto misses with a hook.
Stoker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Runnisto.
Stoker throws a body punch but Runnisto moves out of range.
Runnisto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stoker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Runnisto.
Stoker getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stoker throws an off balance right hand
and Runnisto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stoker fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Runnisto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stoker moves away.
Runnisto slips under a jab from Stoker.
Runnisto punishes Stoker's body with a nice straight punch.
Runnisto wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Runnisto just misses with a punch to the body.
Stoker lands an overhand right.#T4#
Stoker attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Runnisto uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stoker staying out of range there.
Stoker lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Stoker slips under a jab.
Stoker was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Stoker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Runnisto. That did some damage!
Runnisto misses with an uppercut. Stoker saw that one coming.
Runnisto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stoker was well out of range. Poor timing from Runnisto.
Stoker ducks under a wild hook from Runnisto.
Runnisto takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Runnisto connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Runnisto throws a jab but it's blocked by Stoker.
Stoker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Runnisto.
Runnisto's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stoker throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stoker throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Runnisto to counter with a crisp jab.
Stoker slips a straight right by Runnisto.
Runnisto throws a looping overhand right but Stoker ducks down to avoid it.
Stoker staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Iikka Runnisto will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Runnisto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stoker slips a jab from Runnisto.
Stoker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stoker misses with a looping right.
Stoker swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Runnisto.
Runnisto tries to score with a low kick but Stoker moves his leg out of the way.
Stoker appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Stoker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Runnisto has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jab, jab by Stoker - just one landing.
Runnisto with a nice cross.
Runnisto looks to throw the jab but Stoker is out of range.
Runnisto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stoker.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stoker. Runnisto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Runnisto throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stoker on the side of the head.
Runnisto throws a shot from downtown. Stoker moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Stoker was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Runnisto fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stoker scores with a jab. Runnisto acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Runnisto throws out a loose jab but Stoker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stoker swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A jab from Stoker misses. #T1#
Runnisto will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Runnisto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stoker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stoker swings widly with a right hand
and Runnisto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stoker ducks under a wild hook from Runnisto.
A telegraphed right hand from Runnisto misses the target.
Runnisto throws a hook to the side of Stoker's head but Stoker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stoker slips under a jab from Runnisto.
Stoker throws a quick inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Runnisto misses its intended target.
Runnisto bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stoker's head backwards.
Nice shot by Stoker.
Stoker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Runnisto lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stoker just misses with a punch to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Stoker checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Stoker thuds a left hand into Runnisto's body.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Runnisto throws a body shot but no joy.
Runnisto lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stoker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stoker looks to land a right hand but Runnisto moved out of range.
Stoker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Runnisto throws a jab when Stoker was well out of range.
Stoker slips a jab from Runnisto.
Stoker throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Stoker slips under a jab.
Stoker is looking for a counter combo.
Stoker throws a shot from downtown. Runnisto moves away and avoids it.
Stoker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Runnisto.
Runnisto getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stoker throws a leg kick but Runnisto sees it coming and moves out of range.
Runnisto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stoker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice jab there from Stoker.
Stoker throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stoker blocks a jab.#T3#
Stoker throws a body punch but Runnisto moves out of range.
Runnisto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stoker fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Runnisto checks it well.
Runnisto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A swing and a miss from Stoker.
A big right from Runnisto misses.
Stoker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Runnisto slips under a jab from Stoker.
Stoker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Runnisto.
Runnisto throws a hook but Stoker blocks it.
Stoker misses with a body shot
and Runnisto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Runnisto lands a slapping body shot.
Runnisto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Runnisto misses.
Runnisto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Runnisto checks a leg kick nicely.
The fighters circling - Runnisto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed right hand from Runnisto misses the target.
Sloppy strikes from Runnisto. Those never looked like landing. #T4#
Runnisto takes one to the chin there.
Stoker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stoker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Runnisto throws a low kick, looking for Stoker's leg but Stoker calmly moves out of range.
Stoker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Runnisto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Runnisto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stoker was well out of range. Poor timing from Runnisto.
Stoker slips under a jab from Runnisto.
Runnisto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stoker manages to avoid it.
Runnisto is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stoker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Runnisto misses with a straight left.
Stoker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Runnisto scores with a nice strike.
Stoker misses with an uppercut. Runnisto saw that one coming.
Runnisto missing with a left hand there. Stoker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Iikka Runnisto just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Stoker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Runnisto misses with a body punch
and Stoker counters with a straight right hand.
Runnisto missing with a left hand there. Stoker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stoker avoids the body shot from Runnisto.
Stoker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Stoker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stoker swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Runnisto.
Stoker motions for Runnisto to come forward. Stoker throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Runnisto tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stoker cracks Runnisto with an open hand slap.
Good exchange - Stoker coming out on top.
Runnisto throws a body shot but no joy.
Stoker throwing a counter right hand but Runnisto manages to avoid it.
Stoker slips under a jab.
Stoker paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Runnisto looks to land a right hand but Stoker moved out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stoker.
Runnisto dodges the punch combination from Stoker. #T1#
Stoker throws a right hand that Runnisto ducks under and follows up with a left that Runnisto also avoids with ease.
Stoker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Runnisto manages to avoid it.
Runnisto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Runnisto looks to throw the jab but Stoker is out of range.
A big left from Runnisto misses.
Stoker is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Runnisto defending well as Stoker loads up on a big left hand.
Stoker looks to score with a jab to the body but Runnisto is just out of range.
Runnisto misses with a hook. Stoker ducked under it nicely.
Runnisto throws a big shot that misses.
Stoker misses with a combination
and Runnisto counters with a nice uppercut.
Runnisto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Runnisto swings for the body but Stoker moves out of range.
Runnisto works the jab nicely.
Runnisto scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stoker doesn't seem bothered though.
Stoker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stoker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Runnisto tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T2#
Stoker takes one to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Runnisto takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Runnisto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoker.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stoker checks a leg kick.
A big left from Runnisto misses.
Runnisto misses with an uppercut. Stoker saw that one coming.
Runnisto throws an off balance right hand
and Runnisto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stoker lands a really nice looking cross but Runnisto seems unphased.
Runnisto avoids the body shot from Stoker.
Runnisto misses with a body shot.
Stoker's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Runnisto connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stoker scrambles back to his feet.
Stoker misses with a hook. Runnisto ducked under it nicely.
Stoker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Runnisto.
Stoker lands with an uppercut that bounces Runnisto off the cage and back into range.
Runnisto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stoker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stoker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stoker tried to counter with a leg kick but Runnisto avoided it.#T3#
Runnisto bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stoker blocks a low kick nicely.
Stoker connects with a crisp jab.
Runnisto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stoker.
Runnisto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoker.
Stoker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Runnisto throws a right and a left that Stoker avoids nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Runnisto blocks the leg kick.
Runnisto misses with a looping right.
Runnisto takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Runnisto moves out of range of the body kick from Stoker.
The fighters circling - Runnisto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Runnisto moves out of range as Stoker throws a body kick.
Stoker throws a sloppy body shot
and Runnisto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Runnisto has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Runnisto there as he acknowledges the shot.
Runnisto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stoker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stoker misses with a body shot.
Stoker misses with a wild body shot.
Runnisto lands a right hook to the body.
Stoker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Runnisto.
Stoker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Runnisto misses with a body shot.
Stoker checks a leg kick.
Stoker fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Runnisto lands a jab to the head.
Danga de danga de dang - Runnisto scores with a four punch combination!
Stoker throws the left hand but Runnisto avoids the punch easily.
Runnisto defending well as Stoker loads up on a big left hand.
Runnisto throws a leg kick but Stoker sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stoker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Runnisto was well out of range. Poor timing from Stoker.
Runnisto takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stoker avoids the body shot from Runnisto.
Runnisto throws a body punch but Stoker moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Edward Stoker will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Stoker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Runnisto.
Nice jab there from Runnisto.
Stoker throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Stoker slips a straight right by Runnisto.
Runnisto loads up on a big right hand but Stoker slips the punch.
Stoker misses the shot to the body.
Runnisto slips under a jab.
Runnisto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stoker gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stoker shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Runnisto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Runnisto takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Runnisto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Runnisto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Runnisto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Runnisto swings for the body but Stoker moves out of range.
Stoker uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Runnisto has time to react.#T1#
Stoker lands the left hand.
Runnisto throws the left hand but Stoker avoids the punch easily.
Stoker loads up on a big right hand but Runnisto slips the punch.
Stoker staying out of range there.
Runnisto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stoker throws out the jab.
Runnisto drops his hands momentarily and Stoker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A jab from Runnisto misses.
Runnisto lunges at Stoker with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stoker's hand.
Runnisto connects with a body shot that sends Stoker's belly button to the back.
Stoker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A leg kick checked by Runnisto.
It seemed like Runnisto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stoker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stoker ducks right into an uppercut from Runnisto.
Runnisto keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Runnisto throws the left hand but Stoker avoids the punch easily.
Runnisto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stoker appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Runnisto turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stoker takes one on the button.
Stoker misses with an uppercut. Runnisto saw that one coming.
A countering left hand to the body from Runnisto misses.
Runnisto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Stoker as he connects with a hook.
A good leg kick by Stoker.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stoker.
Stoker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Runnisto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Runnisto has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Runnisto there as he acknowledges the shot.
Runnisto fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stoker.
Stoker throws out a loose jab but Runnisto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stoker scores with a kick to the body.
Stoker throws a jab when Runnisto was well out of range.
Runnisto misses with a hook.
Runnisto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stoker manages to avoid it.
Stoker throws an overhand right that lands on Runnisto's shoulder, as Runnisto tries to avoid the shot.
Stoker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Runnisto. That did some damage!
Stoker throws a looping overhand right but Runnisto ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Stoker stuns Runnisto with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Runnisto needs to keep his hands up - Stoker had a free shot at his head there.
Runnisto loads up on a big right hand but Stoker slips the punch.
Stoker is looking to counter punch.
Stoker scores with a body shot.
Stoker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Runnisto.
Runnisto stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stoker.
Stoker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Runnisto slips a straight right by Stoker.
Runnisto connects with a single shot there.
Stoker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Runnisto moves away.
Runnisto throws a hook but Stoker blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stoker. Runnisto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Runnisto throws a jab when Stoker was well out of range.
Stoker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Runnisto misses with the combination.
A swing and a miss from Stoker.#T4#
Runnisto throws a leg kick which misses Stoker's front leg but catches the back leg as Stoker tries to avoid it.
Runnisto tries to bum rush Stoker with a series of wild strikes but Stoker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A clash of legs there as Stoker blocks the low kick.
Nice shot by Stoker.
Runnisto misses the shot to the body.
Stoker misses with a body shot.
Stoker scores with a sloppy right hand. Runnisto should have avoided that one.
Stoker thumps Runnisto with a low kick.
Runnisto takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stoker with a hook.
Runnisto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoker.
Stoker connects with a body shot that sends Runnisto's belly button to the back.
Stoker lands a jab to the head.
Runnisto connects with a body shot.
Runnisto misses with a hook. Stoker ducked under it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Runnisto scores with a punch to the head.

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 Edward Stoker.
Well Stoker 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:47
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Stoker!
Edward Stoker retains his middleweight title!
Our winner, Edward Stoker, 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: CEC 651
Date: Apr 10, 2019

#R1#
Calacon throws a right hand that misses
letting Runnisto counter with a right hand.
Calacon tests Runnisto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Calacon slips under a jab from Runnisto.
Calacon moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Runnisto jabs at Calacon's body.
Conrad Calacon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Calacon looks to land a combination but Runnisto avoids it well.
Calacon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Calacon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Runnisto.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Calacon tries to work over Runnisto's front leg with a kick but Runnisto checks it.
Calacon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Runnisto throws out the jab.
Calacon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Calacon throws a right and a left that Runnisto avoids nicely.
Runnisto lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Calacon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Runnisto lands with an overhand left.
Calacon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Calacon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Calacon scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
Calacon misses with a body shot.
Calacon lands a glancing blow to the side of Runnisto's head.
Calacon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Calacon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Runnisto ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Runnisto cracks Calacon with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice shot lands for Calacon.
Calacon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Runnisto checks a leg kick.
Runnisto is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Calacon throws a nice inside leg kick.
Runnisto misses the jab.
Runnisto checks a low kick from Calacon.
Runnisto connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
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!
Runnisto works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Runnisto cracks Calacon with an open hand slap.
Runnisto throws a right and a left that both miss.
Runnisto fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Calacon misses with a low kick. #T2#
Runnisto's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Calacon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Runnisto scrambles back to his feet.
Calacon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Runnisto.
Runnisto with a jab.
Calacon slips under a jab.
Calacon 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.
Runnisto is looking to chop away at Calacon's legs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Calacon.
An attempted straight right counter from Runnisto misses the target.
Runnisto lands a body shot.
Calacon slips under a jab.
Calacon lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Runnisto looks to land a right hand but Calacon moved out of range.
Calacon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Runnisto punishes Calacon's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice uppercut there from Runnisto.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Calacon.
Calacon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Runnisto.
Runnisto staying out of range there.
Runnisto connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Calacon's hands.
Calacon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Runnisto blocks a jab.
Runnisto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Runnisto throws a lazy uppercut
and Calacon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Runnisto defending well as Calacon loads up on a big left hand.
Runnisto misses with a hook
and Calacon counters with a nice body shot.
Calacon thumps Runnisto with a low kick.
Runnisto will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A looping hook to the body misses from Calacon. Runnisto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Runnisto throws out a loose jab but Calacon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Calacon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Calacon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Runnisto cracks the inside of Calacon's front leg.
Runnisto scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Runnisto connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Calacon avoids the body shot from Runnisto.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Calacon! But no joy.
It looks like Runnisto has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Runnisto throws a big shot that misses.
Calacon tries to clinch but Runnisto is having none of it. #T4#
Calacon looks to score with a jab to the body but Runnisto is just out of range.
Runnisto with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Runnisto misses with a wild body shot.
Runnisto with a nice cross.
Calacon tries to work over Runnisto's front leg with a kick but Runnisto checks it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Runnisto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Calacon misses with a looping left.
Calacon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Calacon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Runnisto.
Calacon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Runnisto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Runnisto throws a shot from downtown. Calacon moves away and avoids it.
Calacon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Runnisto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Calacon throws a low kick but Runnisto avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Runnisto scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Calacon defending well as Runnisto loads up on a big left hand.
Runnisto changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Calacon lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Runnisto backs up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Iikka Runnisto will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Runnisto jabs Calacon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Calacon throws a lazy right hand but Runnisto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Runnisto throws a big counter combination but Calacon scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Runnisto. Calacon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Runnisto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Calacon.
Runnisto appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A cross from Runnisto lands.
Runnisto cracks Calacon with an open hand slap.
Calacon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Runnisto was well out of range. Poor timing from Calacon.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Calacon might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Runnisto has got the better of the exchanges.
Calacon tests Runnisto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sloppy strikes from Calacon. Those never looked like landing.
Runnisto is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Runnisto keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Calacon misses with a wild body shot.
Runnisto throws a body punch but Calacon moves out of range.
Calacon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Calacon walks into a stiff left hand from Runnisto.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Calacon misses with a straight left.
Calacon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Runnisto.
A big left from Calacon misses.
Calacon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Runnisto.#T1#
Runnisto misses with a wild body shot.
Runnisto tries to move into range but Calacon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Runnisto throws a series of strikes that have Calacon backpedaling.
Runnisto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Calacon moves away.
Runnisto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A big left from Runnisto misses.
Despite the aggression on Calacon's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Runnisto throws out a loose jab but Calacon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Runnisto cracks Calacon with an open hand slap.
Runnisto throws a big shot that misses.
Runnisto throws a hook to the side of Calacon's head but Calacon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Iikka Runnisto is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Runnisto misses.
Calacon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Runnisto misses the target.
Runnisto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Runnisto slips under a jab from Calacon.
Calacon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Calacon misses with an uppercut.
Runnisto misses the shot to the body.
Calacon throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Runnisto punishes Calacon's body with a nice straight punch.
Calacon blocks a jab.
Calacon lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Runnisto throws out a loose jab but Calacon uses good head movement to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Calacon.
A counter left hand to the body from Runnisto misses its target.
Calacon missing with a left hand there. Runnisto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Calacon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Calacon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Runnisto.
Calacon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Runnisto throws a series of strikes that have Calacon backpedaling.
Runnisto lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Runnisto drops his hands momentarily and Calacon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Calacon missing with a left hand there. Runnisto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Calacon tries to work over Runnisto's front leg with a kick but Runnisto checks it.
Runnisto fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Calacon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Runnisto takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Calacon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T3#
Runnisto lands the left hand.
Runnisto missing with a left hand there. Calacon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Calacon lands a nice shot that snaps Runnisto's head back.
Calacon slips under a jab from Runnisto.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Calacon! But no joy.
Runnisto throws an overhand right that lands on Calacon's shoulder, as Calacon tries to avoid the shot.
Calacon lands a head shot.
Runnisto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Runnisto misses its intended target.
Calacon lands a leg kick that knocks Runnisto off balance momentarily.
Runnisto jabs Calacon right on the nose. Calacon blinks but takes it well.
Calacon throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Runnisto.
Calacon tries to land a front kick but Runnisto steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Runnisto lands a glancing blow to the side of Calacon's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Calacon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Calacon throws a low kick, looking for Runnisto's leg but Runnisto calmly moves out of range.
Calacon throws a leg kick but Runnisto checks it.
Calacon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Runnisto sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Runnisto swings for the body but Calacon moves out of range.
Calacon is looking to chop away at Runnisto's legs.
Runnisto connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Calacon momentarily.
Runnisto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Calacon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Calacon let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Runnisto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Calacon.
Runnisto misses with a hook.
The crowd cheers as Calacon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Runnisto doesn't seem phased though.
Calacon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Calacon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Calacon throws the left hand but Runnisto avoids the punch easily.
Calacon misses with an uppercut. Runnisto saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Runnisto is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Calacon throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Runnisto's head.
Runnisto connects with a body shot.
Runnisto throws out a powerful jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Iikka Runnisto will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Calacon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Calacon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Runnisto circles away quickly and effectively.
Calacon connects with a leg kick. Runnisto looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Calacon pivots, looking for a leg kick but Runnisto is out of range and Calacon settles back down.
An attempted straight right counter from Runnisto misses the target.
Runnisto listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Calacon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Runnisto.
Calacon wants to slow Runnisto down by chopping away at his legs.
Runnisto misses with a straight left.
A slow jab from Calacon misses its intended target.
Runnisto throwing a counter right hand but Calacon manages to avoid it.
Runnisto digs a good hook to Calacon's body.
Calacon lands a nice shot that snaps Runnisto's head back.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Runnisto, as that shot connected.
Runnisto misses the body punch
and Runnisto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Calacon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Calacon throws a looping overhand right but Runnisto ducks down to avoid it.
Runnisto listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Calacon throws a right and a left that Runnisto avoids nicely. #T1#
Runnisto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Calacon was well out of range. Poor timing from Runnisto.
Nice defenses there by Calacon.
Runnisto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A shot to the body from Calacon misses
and Runnisto counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Calacon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Runnisto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Runnisto scores with the left hand. Calacon knows he should have avoided that one.
Calacon misses with a straight right.
Calacon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Runnisto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Runnisto throws a jab when Calacon was well out of range.
Calacon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Calacon finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Calacon lands a jab-cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Runnisto works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Runnisto connects with a solid leg kick.
Runnisto misses the shot to the body.
Calacon slips under a jab from Runnisto.
Conrad Calacon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Runnisto looks to score with a jab to the body but Calacon is just out of range.
Calacon misses with a straight left.
Runnisto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Calacon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A left lands for Runnisto.
Runnisto lands a right hook to the body.
Runnisto connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Calacon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Runnisto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Calacon misses with an uppercut.
Calacon loads up on a big right hand but Runnisto slips the punch.
Runnisto throws a big counter combination but Calacon scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Calacon cracks Runnisto with a right hand to the side of the head.
Runnisto lands a nice looking body shot.
Runnisto blocks a jab.
Runnisto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Runnisto. Calacon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Runnisto moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Runnisto throws a hook to the side of Calacon's head but Calacon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Calacon looks to throw the jab but Runnisto is out of range.
Runnisto lands a jab to the head.
Calacon throws a series of strikes that have Runnisto backpedaling.
Iikka Runnisto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Runnisto keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Calacon throws a jab when Runnisto was well out of range.
Calacon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Runnisto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Calacon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Calacon feints a counter leg kick.
Calacon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Calacon wants to clinch.
Runnisto slips a straight right by Calacon.
Calacon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Calacon takes one to the chin there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Calacon cracks the inside of Runnisto's front leg.
Runnisto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Calacon.#T4#
Calacon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Calacon misses with an uppercut.
Calacon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Calacon throws a series of punches but Runnisto moves out of range.
Runnisto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Calacon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Calacon misses with a low kick.
A punch combination from Runnisto misses.
Calacon is looking for the big counter here.
A leg kick checked by Runnisto.
Calacon looks to land a right hand but Runnisto moved out of range.
Runnisto throws a poor cross that misses
and Calacon counters with a stiff right hand.
Calacon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Runnisto scores with a hook to the body. Calacon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Calacon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Runnisto stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Calacon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Runnisto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Runnisto slips a jab and a cross from Calacon.
Runnisto connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

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 Iikka Runnisto.
Well Runnisto 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 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iikka Runnisto!

Event: CEC 645
Date: Mar 01, 2019

#R1#
Runnisto cracks Timmermans with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Runnisto throws a series of punches but Timmermans moves out of range.
No joy there for Runnisto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Timmermans takes a jab right on the kisser.
Runnisto connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Runnisto with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Runnisto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Timmermans.
Timmermans moves out of range as Runnisto strikes.
Runnisto misses with a wild body shot.
Timmermans ducks right into an uppercut from Runnisto.
Timmermans 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.
Runnisto misses the jab.
Runnisto moves forwards but Timmermans connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Runnisto cracks Timmermans with a right hand to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Timmermans.
Runnisto looks to score with a jab to the body but Timmermans is just out of range.
Runnisto throws a right and a left that both miss.
Runnisto lands an overhand right.#T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Runnisto.
Timmermans doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Iikka Runnisto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice body punch from Timmermans.
A telegraphed right hand from Runnisto misses the target.
Timmermans with a nice cross.
Timmermans throws a body kick that misses.
Timmermans bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Runnisto just misses with a punch to the body.
And Timmermans tries to counter it with a takedown but Runnisto pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Runnisto lands with a right hand.
Runnisto takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Runnisto has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gentlemans Offence and Defense System in the buildup to the fight.
Runnisto looks to land a right hand but Timmermans moved out of range.
Timmermans tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Runnisto checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A big left from Runnisto misses.
Timmermans takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Timmermans misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Runnisto.
Runnisto is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Runnisto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD2#
Timmermans dives in and scores a takedown into Runnisto's guard.
Runnisto keeping moving, preventing Timmermans from controlling successfully.
Timmermans is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Timmermans pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Runnisto is keeping the position for now.
Runnisto seems keen to control Timmermans's posture.
Runnisto preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Runnisto has Timmermans pulled in close to control his posture. #T3#
Runnisto is trying to control the position but Timmermans postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Timmermans wants to control from the top but Runnisto keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Runnisto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Runnisto stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Timmermans.
Runnisto scores with a jab to the body.
Timmermans keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Runnisto.
Timmermans throws a looping overhand right but Runnisto ducks down to avoid it.
Timmermans keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Runnisto.
Runnisto lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Timmermans at a distance.
Runnisto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Timmermans moves away.
And Timmermans tries to counter it with a takedown but Runnisto pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Timmermans feints and as Runnisto raises his hands in defense, Timmermans changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Runnisto keeping moving, preventing Timmermans from controlling successfully.
Timmermans postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
Timmermans is looking to work some ground and pound but Runnisto has wrist control.
Runnisto trying to control the position here.
Timmermans postures up.
Timmermans wants to pass the guard but Runnisto is keeping the position.
Timmermans postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iikka Runnisto dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Timmermans looks to land a right hand but Runnisto moved out of range.
Timmermans throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Runnisto missing with a left hand there. Timmermans was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Runnisto fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Runnisto misses with a lunging right hand
and Timmermans counters with a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Runnisto. Timmermans does a little dance to reset his feet.
Runnisto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Timmermans manages to avoid it.
Timmermans misses the shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Runnisto. Beautiful body shot.
Runnisto lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Runnisto takes a swing at Timmermans's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Runnisto. Timmermans does a little dance to reset his feet.
Runnisto misses the jab.
Runnisto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Timmermans.
An attempted straight right counter from Runnisto misses the target.
Timmermans is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Runnisto rather than just go for the knockout.
Runnisto takes one to the side of the head. #T1#
Timmermans turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Runnisto misses with a straight right.
Timmermans tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Runnisto just misses with a punch to the body.
Timmermans swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Runnisto.
Timmermans fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Runnisto.
Timmermans steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Runnisto.
Runnisto shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Timmermans eats them both and turns towards Runnisto to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Timmermans needs to keep his hands up - Runnisto had a free shot at his head there.
Timmermans moves out of range as Runnisto strikes.
Timmermans throws a chopping leg kick but Runnisto manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Runnisto throws an overhand right that lands on Timmermans's shoulder, as Timmermans tries to avoid the shot.
Timmermans throws a hook but Runnisto avoids it easily.
Runnisto darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Runnisto takes one on the button.
Runnisto scores with a punch to the head.
Timmermans on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Runnisto throws an overhand right that lands on Timmermans's shoulder, as Timmermans tries to avoid the shot.
Timmermans scores with a leg kick.
Runnisto with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Timmermans to score with a decent uppercut.
Timmermans takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Runnisto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Timmermans throws a jab when Runnisto was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Runnisto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A cross from Runnisto lands.
Timmermans blocks a jab.
Runnisto on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Runnisto lands with a shot to the body.
Timmermans throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Runnisto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Runnisto cracks Timmermans with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Runnisto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Timmermans feints the counter takedown.
Runnisto throws a jab but it's blocked by Timmermans.
Runnisto throws an overhand right that lands on Timmermans's shoulder, as Timmermans tries to avoid the shot.
Timmermans finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The crowd cheers as Runnisto lands an impressive looking overhand right. Timmermans doesn't seem phased though.
Timmermans looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A combination from Timmermans does no damage.
Timmermans tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Runnisto was well out of range. Poor timing from Timmermans.
Timmermans fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Runnisto on the side of the head.
Timmermans thumps Runnisto with a low kick.
Runnisto throws a jab when Timmermans was well out of range.
Timmermans staying out of range there.#T4#
Timmermans is looking to score with low kicks.
Runnisto misses with an uppercut. Timmermans saw that one coming.
Timmermans staying out of range there.
Timmermans displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Runnisto throws out the jab.
Timmermans throws a solid leg kick but Runnisto takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Timmermans.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Timmermans keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Runnisto scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Timmermans doesn't seem bothered though.
Timmermans tries to move into range but Runnisto moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Runnisto just misses with a punch to the body.
Runnisto scores with a nice strike.
Timmermans takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Timmermans takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Runnisto.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iikka Runnisto dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Runnisto looks to score with a jab to the body but Timmermans is just out of range.
Runnisto throws a body punch but Timmermans moves out of range.
Runnisto digs a good body shot into Timmermans's ribs.
Runnisto throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Timmermans stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Timmermans tries a low kick but Runnisto avoids it.
Runnisto has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Runnisto there as he acknowledges the shot.
Timmermans scores with a leg kick.
Timmermans blocks a jab.
Runnisto takes a swing at Timmermans's ribcage but misses.
Timmermans keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Runnisto.
Iikka Runnisto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timmermans ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Timmermans feints the counter takedown.
Runnisto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Timmermans bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Runnisto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Timmermans.
Runnisto half committed to a counter leg kick.
Iikka Runnisto is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Timmermans throws a hook but Runnisto blocks it.
Timmermans lands with a thumping leg kick.
Timmermans ducks under a wild hook from Runnisto.
Timmermans throws out a counter right but Runnisto avoids it with no problem.
Timmermans avoids the body shot from Runnisto.
Runnisto backing away here, and Timmermans unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Timmermans throws a body punch but Runnisto moves out of range.
Timmermans slips a jab from Runnisto.
Timmermans looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Runnisto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Timmermans can do to turn this around?
Runnisto misses with a hook. Timmermans ducked under it nicely.
Timmermans throws a push kick but Runnisto slaps the foot to one side.
Timmermans is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Runnisto.
Runnisto misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Timmermans counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Timmermans in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Timmermans is looking to work some ground and pound but Runnisto has wrist control.
Casper Timmermans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Runnisto looking to control.
Timmermans content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Timmermans trying to control but Runnisto is working from the bottom.
Runnisto is adopting a defensive guard.
Runnisto looking to control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Runnisto misses with a series of wild punches. #T3#
No joy there for Runnisto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Timmermans changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Iikka Runnisto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Timmermans cracks Runnisto with a right hand to the side of the head.
Runnisto throws a jab when Timmermans was well out of range.
Timmermans with the counter takedown but Runnisto avoids it easily.
Timmermans 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.
Runnisto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Runnisto throws a right and a left that Timmermans avoids nicely.
Runnisto checks a low kick from Timmermans.
Nice defenses there by Runnisto.
Runnisto lands with an uppercut that bounces Timmermans off the cage and back into range.
Runnisto lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Timmermans at a distance.
Jab, jab by Runnisto - just one landing.
Timmermans steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Runnisto.#T4#
Runnisto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Timmermans has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Runnisto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice jab there from Runnisto.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Timmermans swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Runnisto misses with a straight right.
Timmermans ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Timmermans ducks under a wild hook from Runnisto.
Timmermans feints the counter takedown.
Runnisto connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Runnisto checks the leg kick nicely there.
Runnisto throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Timmermans stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Runnisto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Timmermans moves away.
Timmermans throws a body kick that misses.
That kick from Runnisto tenderised Timmermans's leg. Timmermans is trying to keep his angry face on.

And that's the end of the fight!
Iikka Runnisto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Runnisto, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iikka Runnisto!

Event: CEC 639
Date: Jan 25, 2019

#R1#
Runnisto missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson is looking to counter punch.
Runnisto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Runnisto slips the punch.
Runnisto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Runnisto scores with the left hand. Johnson knows he should have avoided that one.
Runnisto missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Johnson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Runnisto's head backwards.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Runnisto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Runnisto jabs at Johnson's body.
Johnson throws a hook but Runnisto avoids it easily.
We've been informed that Runnisto has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Runnisto misses with a hook.
Runnisto cracks a nice hook into Johnson's ribs.
Runnisto looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Runnisto thuds a left hand into Johnson's body.#T1#
Runnisto thuds a left hand into Johnson's body.
Johnson lands a lovely overhand right.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Runnisto's head but Runnisto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Runnisto only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Runnisto moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Runnisto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Some wild striking there from Runnisto.
Johnson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Runnisto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Runnisto throws an off balance right hand
and Johnson counters with a right hand to the body.
Johnson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Johnson throws the left hand but Runnisto avoids the punch easily.
Runnisto comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Johnson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Runnisto was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Runnisto saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Runnisto! But no joy.#T2#
Runnisto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Runnisto fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Iikka Runnisto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Runnisto misses with a wild body shot.
Runnisto misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Runnisto misses the target.
Runnisto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
Johnson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Runnisto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Runnisto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Runnisto looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
Johnson throws a poor cross that misses
and Runnisto counters with a straight right hand.
Runnisto scores with a nice right hand.
Runnisto throws a shot to the body.
Runnisto throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Runnisto scores with a crisp jab that stopped Johnson in his tracks. #T3#
Johnson throws the left hand but Runnisto avoids the punch easily.
Johnson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Runnisto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Runnisto scores with a jab to the head.
Runnisto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Runnisto. Those never looked like landing.
Runnisto staying out of range there.
Runnisto misses the shot to the body.
Runnisto connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Johnson momentarily.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Runnisto.
Runnisto digs a good body shot into Johnson's ribs.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johnson misses with a hook. Runnisto ducked under it nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Johnson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Runnisto is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Johnson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Runnisto smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Runnisto connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Johnson's hands.
Runnisto misses with a left hand
and Johnson counters with a left to the body.
A lazy left from Runnisto finds it's target.
Johnson misses with a hook. Runnisto ducked under it nicely.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
Runnisto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Runnisto jabs Johnson right on the nose. Johnson blinks but takes it well.
Runnisto throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Johnson misses the target.
Runnisto lands a nice hook to Johnson's body. Johnson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Runnisto avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Runnisto walks into a stiff left hand from Johnson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Runnisto! #ROC2#
Johnson is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like DeShawn Johnson has been cut.
Runnisto lands a slapping body shot.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Runnisto fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Johnson out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Iikka Runnisto!

Event: CEC 635
Date: Dec 28, 2018

#R1#
Runnisto swings away with a body shot that misses
and Garibaldi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A left lands for Runnisto.
Garibaldi throws a looping overhand right but Runnisto ducks down to avoid it.
Runnisto works the jab nicely.
Runnisto lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Runnisto throws a looping overhand right but Garibaldi ducks down to avoid it.
Runnisto smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Runnisto connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice uppercut lands for Runnisto. That snapped Garibaldi's head back.
Garibaldi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Runnisto misses with a right hand
and Garibaldi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Garibaldi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Runnisto throws a right hand that misses
and Garibaldi counters with a nice body kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Runnisto!
A combination from Runnisto does no damage. #T1#
Runnisto lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Runnisto throws a right and a left that Garibaldi avoids nicely.
Garibaldi looks to land a body kick but Runnisto moved away.
A nice combination there by Runnisto.
Garibaldi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Garibaldi blocks a jab.
Runnisto connects with a single shot there.#CL2#
Garibaldi clinches up against the cage.
Garibaldi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Garibaldi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Garibaldi lands a shoulder strike.
Runnisto gets through Garibaldi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garibaldi digs a right hand underneath Runnisto's ribcage. Runnisto let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Garibaldi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Runnisto backwards.
Garibaldi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Garibaldi.
Garibaldi blocking some punches. #T2#
Garibaldi lands a shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Runnisto fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Garibaldi.
Garibaldi can't find room to land a body shot as Runnisto controls the action.
Runnisto misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Runnisto.
Garibaldi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Runnisto's elbow.
Garibaldi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Garibaldi misses with a punch on the inside.
Garibaldi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Runnisto has a couple of punches blocked by Garibaldi.
Garibaldi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Runnisto.
Garibaldi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Runnisto can't find room to land a body shot as Garibaldi controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Garibaldi.
Runnisto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Garibaldi struggles to land a body shot inside as Runnisto controls his hands.
Garibaldi struggles to land a body shot inside as Runnisto controls his hands.
Garibaldi doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Garibaldi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Runnisto.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Runnisto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Garibaldi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Runnisto wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #TD2#
Garibaldi pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Garibaldi looking for a guillotine here but Runnisto defends easily.
Runnisto stays in close to Garibaldi's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Garibaldi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Runnisto controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
Garibaldi is trying to control the position but Runnisto postures up.
Runnisto controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Garibaldi throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Runnisto escapes and throws Garibaldi's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Runnisto slows the pace down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iikka Runnisto dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Runnisto throws a nice looking combination but Garibaldi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Runnisto throws an overhand right that lands on Garibaldi's shoulder, as Garibaldi tries to avoid the shot.
Garibaldi misses with a body kick.
Nice defenses there by Garibaldi.
Runnisto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Garibaldi can do to turn this around?
Runnisto misses with a hook. Garibaldi ducked under it nicely.
Runnisto misses with a looping left.
Iikka Runnisto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Runnisto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Runnisto bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Garibaldi's head.
Runnisto throws a body punch but Garibaldi moves out of range.
Garibaldi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Runnisto moves out of range of the body kick from Garibaldi.
Nice straight punches there by Garibaldi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Garibaldi.
Runnisto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Runnisto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Garibaldi pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Garibaldi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Runnisto.
Runnisto misses with a looping right.
A nice side step and Garibaldi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Garibaldi misses with a left hand
and Runnisto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Runnisto staying out of range there.
Runnisto keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
It looks like Runnisto has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Runnisto throws a jab when Garibaldi was well out of range.
Runnisto misses with a two punch combination.
Garibaldi thinks about the counter body kick.
Runnisto misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Runnisto misses.
Runnisto misses with a looping right.
Runnisto throws a lazy uppercut #KD2#
and Garibaldi counters with a head kick that drops Runnisto to the mat! Runnisto scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2#
Runnisto is rocked!
Runnisto gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Garibaldi gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Runnisto is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Garibaldi!
Michael Garibaldi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CEC 632
Date: Dec 12, 2018

#R1#
Al-Khaldi cracks the inside of Runnisto's front leg.
Al-Khaldi takes one on the button.
Runnisto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Al-Khaldi throws out the jab.
Al-Khaldi throws a jab when Runnisto was well out of range.
Al-Khaldi looks to throw the jab but Runnisto is out of range.
Runnisto lands with an overhand left.
Al-Khaldi is looking to score with low kicks.
Al-Khaldi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Xtreme MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Runnisto takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Al-Khaldi misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Runnisto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Al-Khaldi tries to clinch there but Runnisto circles away.
Nice defenses there by Al-Khaldi.
Runnisto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al-Khaldi moves away.
A quick step to the side and Al-Khaldi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Al-Khaldi ducks under a wild hook from Runnisto.
Al-Khaldi misses with a straight right.
Runnisto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Al-Khaldi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Runnisto connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Al-Khaldi's hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Runnisto takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Al-Khaldi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Al-Khaldi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Runnisto 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.
Runnisto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Al-Khaldi throws a sloppy head kick and Runnisto moves out of range easily. #CL#
Al-Khaldi instigates a clinch.
Runnisto throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Al-Khaldis head.
Runnisto digs a right hand underneath Al-Khaldi's ribcage. Al-Khaldi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Al-Khaldi working aggressively here. #BC2#
Runnisto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Al-Khaldi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Runnisto misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Al-Khaldi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Al-Khaldi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Runnisto throws the left hand but Al-Khaldi avoids the punch easily.
A head kick misses from Al-Khaldi.
Runnisto is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Al-Khaldi with a body shot.
Runnisto stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Runnisto ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Runnisto changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Runnisto smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Al-Khaldi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Runnisto throws a lazy right hand but Al-Khaldi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Al-Khaldi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
No joy there for Runnisto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Al-Khaldi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Runnisto at a distance.
Runnisto misses with a hook. Al-Khaldi ducked under it nicely.
Al-Khaldi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Runnisto jabs at Al-Khaldi's body.
Runnisto blocks a head kick by Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi 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.
It seemed like Runnisto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Al-Khaldi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Al-Khaldi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Runnisto.
Al-Khaldi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Runnisto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Left hook, right uppercut from Al-Khaldi.
Runnisto throws a looping overhand right but Al-Khaldi ducks down to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Al-Khaldi misses. #T3#
A cross from Al-Khaldi lands.
Runnisto might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Al-Khaldi.
Runnisto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Al-Khaldi loads up on a big right hand but Runnisto slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Runnisto! But no joy.
Al-Khaldi misses the shot to the body.
Runnisto punishes Al-Khaldi's body with a nice straight punch.
Al-Khaldi scores with a jab.
Al-Khaldi throws a sloppy head kick and Runnisto moves out of range easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Al-Khaldi misses with a body punch
and Runnisto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Runnisto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Al-Khaldi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Runnisto swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Al-Khaldi counters with a thumping low kick.
Runnisto is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Al-Khaldi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al-Khaldi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Runnisto checks it well.
Runnisto throws the left hand but Al-Khaldi avoids the punch easily.
Al-Khaldi throws a head kick but Runnisto moves out of range. #T4#
Al-Khaldi scores with a hook.
Runnisto misses with the combination.
Al-Khaldi is looking to counter punch.
Runnisto looks to score with a jab to the body but Al-Khaldi is just out of range.
Al-Khaldi throws a leg kick but Runnisto sees it coming and moves out of range.
Al-Khaldi scores with a jab. Runnisto acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Runnisto throws a nice looking combination but Al-Khaldi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Al-Khaldi tries a low kick but Runnisto avoids it.
Runnisto takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Runnisto throws a lazy right hand but Al-Khaldi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Runnisto misses with a straight left.
Runnisto throws a series of punches but Al-Khaldi avoids them all with ease.
An attempted straight right counter from Al-Khaldi misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice straight punches there by Al-Khaldi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Al-Khaldi.
Runnisto jabs Al-Khaldi right on the nose. Al-Khaldi blinks but takes it well.
Runnisto staying out of range there.
Runnisto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Al-Khaldi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Iikka Runnisto will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Al-Khaldi tries to bum rush Runnisto with a series of wild strikes but Runnisto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Al-Khaldi throws a body punch but Runnisto moves out of range.
Runnisto digs a good body shot into Al-Khaldi's ribs.
Runnisto misses with a looping right.
Al-Khaldi is looking to counter the offense by Runnisto and move into the clinch.
Al-Khaldi throws a head kick that misses.
A nice side step and Runnisto releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Al-Khaldi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Runnisto moves out of range as Al-Khaldi throws a body kick.
Runnisto misses with a lunging right hand
and Al-Khaldi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Al-Khaldi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Iikka Runnisto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Al-Khaldi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Al-Khaldi staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al-Khaldi feints and then cracks Runnisto's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Runnisto down.
Runnisto takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Al-Khaldi slips a straight right by Runnisto.
Al-Khaldi throws a hook to the side of Runnisto's head but Runnisto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Al-Khaldi defending well as Runnisto loads up on a big left hand.
Runnisto jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Runnisto throws a nice looking combination but Al-Khaldi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Al-Khaldi 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.
Al-Khaldi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Al-Khaldi misses with a wild combination.
A big right from Runnisto misses.
Runnisto looks to score with a jab to the body but Al-Khaldi is just out of range.
Al-Khaldi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Runnisto on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Al-Khaldi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Al-Khaldi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Runnisto manages to avoid it.
Runnisto scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT2#
It looks like Malik Al-Khaldi has been cut.
Runnisto misses with a looping right.
Al-Khaldi is looking to counter with head kicks.
Al-Khaldi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Al-Khaldi misses the shot to the body.
Runnisto loads up on a big right hand but Al-Khaldi slips the punch.
Runnisto has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Al-Khaldi.#T2#
Runnisto just misses with a punch to the body.
Runnisto just misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Runnisto cracks Al-Khaldi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Al-Khaldi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Runnisto lands a body shot in the clinch.
Runnisto stalling in the clinch but Al-Khaldi improves position.
Runnisto softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Runnisto lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Al-Khaldi backwards.
Al-Khaldi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Al-Khaldi lands with a right to the head.
Runnisto throws a head punch that misses.
Al-Khaldi scores with a shoulder strike.
Runnisto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Runnisto.
A head punch on the inside from Al-Khaldi fails to land.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T3#
Al-Khaldi lands a shot to the body.
Al-Khaldi gets through Runnisto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Runnisto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Runnisto prevents a body shot from Al-Khaldi.
Runnisto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Al-Khaldi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Runnisto is trying to break the clinch but Al-Khaldi is controlling him.
Al-Khaldi gets through Runnisto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Runnisto lands with a light punch inside.
Runnisto lands a hook to the side of the head.
Runnisto wants to break the clinch but can't.
Al-Khaldi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Runnisto can't find room to land a body shot as Al-Khaldi controls the action.
Al-Khaldi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Runnisto backwards.
Al-Khaldi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Runnisto makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Al-Khaldi misses with a punch on the inside.
Al-Khaldi misses with some punches. #T4##BC2#
Runnisto breaks the clinch.
Runnisto moves out of range of the body kick.
Al-Khaldi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al-Khaldi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Runnisto.
Al-Khaldi half committed to a counter leg kick.
Runnisto takes a swing at Al-Khaldi's ribcage but misses.
Al-Khaldi staying out of range there.
Runnisto misses with a leg kick
and Al-Khaldi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Al-Khaldi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Al-Khaldi lands a head kick. Runnisto smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A thudding body kick lands there by Al-Khaldi!
A jab from Al-Khaldi misses.
Al-Khaldi misses with a leg kick.
Runnisto is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Al-Khaldi with a body shot.
Al-Khaldi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Runnisto.
Al-Khaldi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Al-Khaldi wants to slow Runnisto down by chopping away at his legs.
Al-Khaldi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Malik Al-Khaldi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Malik Al-Khaldi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Runnisto scores with a jab. Al-Khaldi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Runnisto gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Runnisto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Runnisto getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Al-Khaldi dodges the punch combination from Runnisto.
Al-Khaldi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Runnisto misses the jab.
Al-Khaldi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Runnisto looks to land a right hand but Al-Khaldi moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al-Khaldi tries a head kick but it misses.
Al-Khaldi jabs Runnisto right on the nose. Runnisto blinks but takes it well.
A jab from Runnisto misses.
Al-Khaldi throws a leg kick but Runnisto sees it coming and moves out of range.
Runnisto tests Al-Khaldi's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Nice shot by Runnisto.
Runnisto fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Al-Khaldi looks to land a left hand but Runnisto moved out of range nicely.
Iikka Runnisto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Runnisto scores with a nice right hand.
Al-Khaldi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Runnisto is looking to score with low kicks.
Al-Khaldi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Runnisto.
Runnisto looks to score with a jab to the body but Al-Khaldi is just out of range.
Al-Khaldi throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Al-Khaldi thumps Runnisto with a low kick.
Runnisto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Al-Khaldi.
Runnisto throws a right hand that misses
and Al-Khaldi counters with a leg kick.
Runnisto digs a good body shot into Al-Khaldi's ribs.#T2#
Runnisto just misses with a punch to the body.
Al-Khaldi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Al-Khaldi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Runnisto throws a hook but Al-Khaldi blocks it.
An inside leg kick from Al-Khaldi misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al-Khaldi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Runnisto.
Runnisto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Al-Khaldi blocks a jab.
Runnisto's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Runnisto's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Al-Khaldi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Runnisto scrambles back to his feet.
Al-Khaldi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Al-Khaldi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Runnisto.
Al-Khaldi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Al-Khaldi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sloppy strikes from Runnisto. Those never looked like landing.
Al-Khaldi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Runnisto checks it well.
Al-Khaldi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Runnisto. Runnisto circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T3#
Runnisto takes a swing at Al-Khaldi's ribcage but misses.
Runnisto on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Al-Khaldi. Al-Khaldi obviously looking to wear him down.
Runnisto takes one on the button.
Runnisto throws a body shot but no joy.
Al-Khaldi lands with an overhand left.
Al-Khaldi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Runnisto.
Runnisto scores with a nice right hand.
Runnisto digs a good body shot into Al-Khaldi's ribs.
Al-Khaldi lands a body shot.
Runnisto looks to land a right hand but Al-Khaldi moved out of range.
Al-Khaldi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Al-Khaldi misses with a body shot.
Al-Khaldi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Runnisto.
Al-Khaldi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Runnisto on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Al-Khaldi. Al-Khaldi obviously looking to wear him down. #T4#
Runnisto scores with a hook to the body. Al-Khaldi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al-Khaldi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Runnisto with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Runnisto digs a good body shot into Al-Khaldi's ribs.
Runnisto throws a big shot that misses.
Al-Khaldi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Al-Khaldi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Al-Khaldi scores with a leg kick.
Runnisto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Runnisto throws an overhand right that lands on Al-Khaldi's shoulder, as Al-Khaldi tries to avoid the shot.
Al-Khaldi scores with a decent looking hook.
Al-Khaldi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Runnisto.
Runnisto throws a looping overhand right but Al-Khaldi ducks down to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Iikka Runnisto.
I think Runnisto 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Iikka Runnisto!

Event: CEC 626
Date: Nov 07, 2018

#R1#
Runnisto avoids the head kick by Bogard.
Runnisto scores with a shot to the body.
A left lands for Runnisto.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bogard.
Runnisto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bogard was well out of range. Poor timing from Runnisto.
Bogard takes a swing at Runnisto's ribcage but misses.
Bogard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Runnisto.
Bogard walks into a straight right hand from Runnisto.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bogard.
Runnisto looks to score with a jab to the body but Bogard is just out of range.
Bogard throws a hook but Runnisto avoids it easily.
Runnisto takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bogard works the jab nicely.
Nice body punch from Bogard.
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!
Runnisto throws a lazy right hand but Bogard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bogard lands a leg kick that knocks Runnisto off balance momentarily.
Runnisto misses with a left hand
and Bogard counters with a straight right hand.
Bogard throws an overhand right that lands on Runnisto's shoulder, as Runnisto tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circling - Runnisto throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Bogard misses with a hook. Runnisto ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Runnisto misses.
Bogard throws a head kick that misses
and Runnisto counters with a nice body shot.
Bogard scores with a jab.
We've been told by Runnisto's head coaches at Gentlemans Offence and Defense System that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bogard throws a head kick that misses.
An inside leg kick from Runnisto misses.
Runnisto misses with a hook.
Bogard is looking to slow Runnisto down with leg kicks.
Iikka Runnisto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Runnisto with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bogard to score with a decent uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bogard. Runnisto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Runnisto feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bogard's calf.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bogard is defended easily by Runnisto.
Runnisto cracks Bogard with a good jab.
Bogard throws a front kick aimed at Runnisto's knee but Runnisto avoids it well.
Runnisto ducks under a wild hook from Bogard.#T2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bogard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Runnisto checks the leg kick.
Runnisto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Runnisto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bogard doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bogard blocks a jab.
Bogard throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Runnisto throws a big shot that misses.
Bogard takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Runnisto keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bogard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bogard throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bogard ducks under a wild hook from Runnisto.
Bogard changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Runnisto digs a good hook to Bogard's body.
Terry Bogard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Runnisto takes one to the side of the head.
Runnisto lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bogard at a distance.
Runnisto throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Runnisto cracks Bogard with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bogard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Runnisto.
Good work by Runnisto as he checks the leg kick.#T3#
Bogard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Runnisto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Runnisto lands with a shot to the body.
Bogard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Runnisto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bogard looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Runnisto looks to throw the jab but Bogard is out of range.
Bogard on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Runnisto as he connects with a hook.
Bogard throws a looping overhand right but Runnisto ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Runnisto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Runnisto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bogard circles away quickly and effectively.
A low kick from Bogard is predictable there
and Runnisto makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Runnisto throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bogard raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bogard throws a head kick but Runnisto moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Runnisto misses the target.
Runnisto missing with a left hand there. Bogard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bogard throws a counter combo.
Bogard connects with a looping right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes from Runnisto. Those never looked like landing.
Runnisto jabs at Bogard's body.
Runnisto misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Bogard counters with a takedown into side control. #T4#
Bogard working away.
Runnisto is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Runnisto's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ground and pound from Bogard seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Bogard cracks Runnisto with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Bogard scores with a couple of short elbows.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bogard fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Bogard throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Bogard working the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Iikka Runnisto will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Bogard takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Runnisto moves out of range as Bogard strikes.
Bogard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Runnisto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Iikka Runnisto is winning the standup battle so far.
Runnisto slips under a jab from Bogard.
Bogard throws a good cross that connects.
Bogard darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Runnisto on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Runnisto scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bogard in his tracks.
Bogard cracks Runnisto with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bogard misses with a hook.
Bogard throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Runnisto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bogard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bogard fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Runnisto has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bogard connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bogard throws a head kick that misses.
A quick step to the side and Runnisto tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bogard ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Bogard looks to throw a body kick
and Runnisto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bogard slips a straight right by Runnisto.
Runnisto scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bogard in his tracks.
Bogard just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Bogard finds it's way through Runnisto's defenses.
Bogard feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Runnisto's calf.
Runnisto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bogard circles away quickly and effectively.
Bogard scoring well with a low kick there.
Runnisto slips a straight right by Bogard.
A jab from Bogard misses.
Good work by Runnisto as he checks the leg kick.
Runnisto is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bogard changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Runnisto looks to throw the jab but Bogard is out of range.
Runnisto misses the jab.
Bogard is looking to chop away at Runnisto's legs.
Runnisto checks a leg kick nicely.
Runnisto connects with a single shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bogard lands with a straight right. Runnisto didn't see that one coming.#T2#
Bogard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Runnisto throws out the jab.
Runnisto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bogard 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 Runnisto has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Runnisto and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Runnisto is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Runnisto checks a leg kick.
Bogard takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bogard scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Runnisto doesn't seem bothered though.
A slow jab from Runnisto misses its intended target.
Bogard moves out of range of the strikes.
Runnisto fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bogard defending well as Runnisto loads up on a big left hand.
Bogard takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bogard buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bogard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Runnisto takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bogard throws a quick inside leg kick.
Runnisto misses with a looping right.
Runnisto swings widly with a right hand
and Bogard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Bogard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bogard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bogard takes a swing at Runnisto's ribcage but misses.
Bogard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Runnisto keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bogard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bogard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Runnisto.
Runnisto blocks a leg kick.
Runnisto works the jab nicely.
Bogard lands a nice shot that snaps Runnisto's head back.
A jab from Runnisto misses.
Bogard with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Runnisto walks into a left hand.
Runnisto cracks Bogard with a good jab.
Runnisto lands a nice hook to Bogard's body. Bogard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Runnisto blocks a leg kick.
Bogard lands with a thumping leg kick. #T4#
Bogard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Runnisto.
Bogard connects with a body shot that sends Runnisto's belly button to the back.
Runnisto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bogard manages to avoid it.
Bogard lands a nice shot to the body.
Runnisto throws the left hand but Bogard avoids the punch easily.
Bogard flicks out a counter leg kick but Runnisto steps away.
Runnisto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Both fighters circling a little - Bogard finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bogard throws a hook but Runnisto blocks it.
Runnisto throws a leg kick that misses.
Bogard throws a looping overhand right but Runnisto ducks down to avoid it.
Runnisto misses with a hook
and Bogard counters with a straight right hand.
Runnisto misses with a body shot.
Bogard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Runnisto moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bogard throws a lazy right hand but Runnisto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Runnisto on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bogard scores with a hook.
Bogard throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Terry Bogard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bogard moves away from the strike by Runnisto.
Runnisto ducks under a wild hook from Bogard.
Runnisto throws a hook but Bogard blocks it.
Runnisto misses with an uppercut. Bogard saw that one coming.
Runnisto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Bogard misses.
Runnisto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bogard counters with a leg kick.
Runnisto slips a straight right by Bogard.
Runnisto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bogard.
Bogard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Runnisto just misses with a punch to the body.
Runnisto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bogard.
Runnisto lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Runnisto lands with a good body shot.
Runnisto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Runnisto scores with the left hand. Bogard knows he should have avoided that one.
Bogard attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Runnisto feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bogard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Runnisto manages to avoid it.
Runnisto went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T1#
Runnisto missing with a left hand there. Bogard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Runnisto connects with a crisp jab.
Runnisto moves out of range of the leg kick from Bogard.
Bogard with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Runnisto to score with a decent uppercut.
Runnisto misses with a straight right.
Bogard throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bogard feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Runnisto's calf.
Runnisto slips a jab from Bogard.
Runnisto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bogard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bogard looks to land a left hand but Runnisto moved out of range nicely.
Runnisto throws a one two combo.
Bogard darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bogard buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bogard scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Runnisto doesn't seem bothered though.
Runnisto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bogard.
Runnisto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Runnisto slips a straight right by Bogard.#T2#
Bogard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bogard ducks under a wild hook from Runnisto.
Bogard only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bogard connects with a right hand. Runnisto shakes it off.
Runnisto misses with the combination.
Runnisto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Runnisto misses the jab.
Bogard changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Runnisto tries to avoid it but Bogard manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Runnisto to the ground. Runnisto escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
It looked like Runnisto wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Runnisto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bogard was well out of range. Poor timing from Runnisto.
Runnisto throws a body punch but Bogard moves out of range.
Runnisto on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Runnisto on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
No joy there for Bogard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Runnisto looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A combination from Runnisto does no damage.
Runnisto lands a jab.
Bogard lands with a hook. Runnisto tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T3#
A head kick from Bogard lands but Runnisto takes it in his stride.
Runnisto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bogard.
Runnisto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bogard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Runnisto.
Runnisto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Runnisto ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Runnisto misses with a looping right.
Bogard throws a chopping leg kick but Runnisto manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Runnisto throws an off balance right hand
and Bogard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Runnisto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Runnisto misses with a double jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bogard.
Runnisto blocks a head kick by Bogard.
Runnisto misses with a body shot.
Runnisto lands an overhand right.
Bogard scoring well with a low kick there. #T4#
Runnisto defending well as Bogard loads up on a big left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bogard misses with a series of wild punches.
Runnisto lunges at Bogard with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bogard's hand.
Runnisto throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bogard stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bogard throws a leg kick but Runnisto moved away.
Runnisto missing with a left hand there. Bogard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Runnisto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Runnisto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bogard was well out of range. Poor timing from Runnisto.
Runnisto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bogard.
Bogard throws an off balance right hand
and Runnisto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Runnisto throws a shot from downtown. Bogard moves away and avoids it.
Bogard looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Runnisto is fending him off so far but Bogard persists. Nope, Runnisto circles away and we're back to standing.
Bogard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Runnisto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bogard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Iikka Runnisto showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Runnisto 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: CEC 620
Date: Oct 10, 2018

#R1#
Houston throws a head kick that misses
enabling Runnisto to counter with a crisp jab.
Houston takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Runnisto misses with a series of wild punches.
It looked like Houston wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Runnisto blocks the body kick.
Houston takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Runnisto takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Houston moves out of range of the strikes.
Runnisto misses with the combination.
Houston was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A lazy left from Runnisto finds it's target.
Houston takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Max Houston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Houston misses with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Runnisto has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Houston finds it's way round the side to connect with Runnisto's head.
Runnisto misses with a series of wild punches.
Runnisto lands with a right hand.
A jab lands there for Houston.#T1#
Houston throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Runnisto stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Runnisto throws a body shot but no joy.
Runnisto connects with a looping right hand.
Runnisto connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Runnisto.
A jab from Houston misses.
Runnisto changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Runnisto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Houston.
Nice uppercut there from Houston.
Runnisto looks to land a left hand but Houston moved out of range nicely.
Runnisto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Houston throws out the jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Runnisto checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
An inside leg kick from Houston misses.
Houston throws a shot from downtown. Runnisto moves away and avoids it.
Runnisto doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Runnisto ducks under a wild hook from Houston.
Houston tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Runnisto misses with a body shot.
Runnisto misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Runnisto throws a lazy right hand but Houston sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Houston was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Runnisto cracks Houston with an open hand slap.
Runnisto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Houston to counter with a crisp jab.
Runnisto throws a hook but Houston avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Runnisto. That snapped Houston's head back.
Nice cross by Runnisto.
Houston throws a hook but Runnisto blocks it.
Runnisto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Runnisto is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Houston had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Houston looks to land a right hand but Runnisto moved out of range.
It seemed like Runnisto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A slow jab from Runnisto misses its intended target.
Houston just misses with a punch to the body.
Houston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Runnisto manages to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Runnisto, as that shot connected.
Houston just misses with a punch to the body.
Runnisto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Houston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Runnisto slips under a jab from Houston.
Runnisto misses with a left hand
and Houston counters with a series of strikes. Runnisto will be more careful next time no doubt.
Runnisto lands with a shot to the body. #T3#
Houston tests Runnisto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Houston gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Runnisto.
Runnisto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Runnisto misses with a looping left.
Danga de danga de dang - Houston scores with a four punch combination!
Runnisto 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.
Runnisto lands with a right hand.
Runnisto uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Houston has time to react.
Houston misses with a looping left.
Runnisto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Houston circles away quickly and effectively.
It looked like Houston was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Runnisto.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Houston throws a right hand that misses
and Runnisto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Runnisto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Runnisto with a nice cross.
Houston is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Runnisto lands the left hand.
Houston catches Runnisto with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Houston slips under a jab.#T4#
Runnisto steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Houston. That one must have hurt.
Houston misses with a hook.
Runnisto moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Runnisto throws an overhand right that lands on Houston's shoulder, as Houston tries to avoid the shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Runnisto as he connects with a hook.
A big left from Houston misses.
Runnisto throws an overhand right that lands on Houston's shoulder, as Houston tries to avoid the shot.
Houston takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A jab from Houston finds it's way through Runnisto's defenses.
Runnisto swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Houston.
Houston misses with a looping left.
Houston lands a really nice looking cross but Runnisto seems unphased.
Runnisto connects with a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Houston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Runnisto moves away.
Houston throws a nice inside leg kick.
Houston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Runnisto was well out of range. Poor timing from Houston.
Runnisto throws a shot from downtown. Houston moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Iikka Runnisto will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A head kick by Houston misses
and Runnisto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Runnisto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Houston throws out the jab.
Runnisto slips a straight right by Houston.
Houston looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Runnisto misses the jab.
Runnisto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Houston misses with a double jab
and Runnisto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Runnisto cracks a nice hook into Houston's ribs.
Houston misses with a straight left.
Runnisto loads up on a big right hand but Houston slips the punch.
Houston displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Runnisto throws out the jab.
Runnisto connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Runnisto works the jab nicely.
Houston throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Runnisto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Houston.
Runnisto blocks a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Runnisto.
Houston moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Houston takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Runnisto scores with a shot to the body.
Houston is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Runnisto.
Houston throws a half hearted mid kick.
Houston just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Runnisto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Houston uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Runnisto.
Runnisto staying out of range there.
Runnisto swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Houston.
Houston throws a hook but Runnisto avoids it easily.
Houston gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice shot lands for Runnisto.
Runnisto checks a leg kick nicely.
Houston throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Runnisto counter with a right hand.
Houston takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Houston.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Runnisto connects with the punch.
Houston misses with a hook. Runnisto ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Houston misses with a wild body shot.
Houston feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Runnistos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Runnisto tries to bum rush Houston with a series of wild strikes but Houston uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Runnisto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Houston throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Runnisto to counter with a crisp jab.
Donk. Houston catches Runnisto right on the button with a cross.
Nice body punch from Runnisto.
Runnisto lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Runnisto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Houston misses.
Iikka Runnisto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Houston moves out of range as Runnisto strikes.
Houston just misses with a punch to the body.
Houston displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Runnisto throws out the jab.
It looked like Houston was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Runnisto.
Houston throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Houston misses with an uppercut. Runnisto saw that one coming.
Runnisto tests Houston's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Runnisto lands with a hook. Houston tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T3#
Runnisto throws an overhand right that lands on Houston's shoulder, as Houston tries to avoid the shot.
Houston throws a hook but Runnisto avoids it easily.
Runnisto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Runnisto moves out of range as Houston strikes.
Runnisto unleashes a big counter combination but Houston bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Houston throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Houston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Houston rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Runnisto counter with a right hand.
Runnisto swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Houston.
Runnisto swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Houston counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Houston misses the target.
Houston misses with a hook. Runnisto ducked under it nicely.
Runnisto throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Runnisto with a jab.
Houston steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Runnisto.
Runnisto lands a really nice looking cross but Houston seems unphased.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Houston throws a lazy uppercut
and Runnisto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Houston throws a looping overhand right but Runnisto ducks down to avoid it.
Houston lands with a good body shot.#T4#
Runnisto connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Runnisto moves out of range as Houston strikes.
No joy there for Runnisto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Houston is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Houston throws a right hand that Runnisto ducks under and follows up with a left that Runnisto also avoids with ease.
A bone on bone clash there as Runnisto blocks the leg kick.
Houston ducks under a wild hook from Runnisto.
Houston misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Runnisto on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A punch lands to the side of Runnisto 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Runnisto with a nice cross.
Runnisto misses with the combination.
Runnisto lands a jab to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Runnisto throws a looping overhand right but Houston ducks down to avoid it.
Houston tries to bum rush Runnisto with a series of wild strikes but Runnisto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Runnisto scores with a three punch combo!
Runnisto's corner calls for a 1-2. Runnisto obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iikka Runnisto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Houston jabs Runnisto right on the nose. Runnisto blinks but takes it well.
Good standup being displayed there by Runnisto as he connects with a hook.
Runnisto blocks a jab.
It seemed like Runnisto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Houston uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Runnisto.
An attempted straight right counter from Houston misses the target.
Runnisto misses with a hook.
Houston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Runnisto was well out of range. Poor timing from Houston.
Runnisto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Houston moves away.
Houston cracks Runnisto with an open hand slap.
Houston throws a poor cross that misses
and Runnisto counters with a one-two to the body.
Houston on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jab, jab by Runnisto - just one landing.
Runnisto lands with an uppercut that bounces Houston off the cage and back into range.#ROC2#
Houston is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Runnisto looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Runnisto cracks Houston with a good jab.
Oh Houston is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Houston dodges the punch combination from Runnisto.
Houston seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Houston throws a jab but it's blocked by Runnisto.
A countering left hand to the body from Runnisto misses.
Runnisto lands with a hook. Houston tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Houston might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Houston throws a leg kick that misses.
Runnisto scores with a three punch combo!
Houston moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Houston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Runnisto manages to avoid it.
Runnisto might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Houston slips under a jab from Runnisto.
Houston with a hook.
Houston takes a swing at Runnisto's ribcage but misses.
Runnisto scores with a nice head shot.
A slow jab from Houston misses its intended target.
Houston takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Houston lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Runnisto misses with a hook. Houston ducked under it nicely.
Houston with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Runnisto to score with a decent uppercut.
Houston throws a leg kick which misses Runnisto's front leg but catches the back leg as Runnisto tries to avoid it.
Houston misses with a looping right.
Max Houston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Runnisto misses with a two punch combination.
Runnisto scores with a crisp jab that stopped Houston in his tracks.
Houston tries to land a front kick but Runnisto steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Houston throws out a loose jab but Runnisto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Houston moves out of range as Runnisto strikes.
Runnisto moves out of range of the leg kick from Houston.
Runnisto uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Runnisto lands a body shot.
Runnisto scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Runnisto ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Runnisto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some bone on bone action there as Runnisto checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Runnisto cracks Houston with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Runnisto scores with a nice right hand.
Runnisto scores with a sloppy right hand. Houston should have avoided that one.
Runnisto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Houston. #T3#
Runnisto connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Runnisto feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Houstons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Runnisto throws a shot to the body.
Iikka Runnisto is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Runnisto throws a body punch but Houston moves out of range.
Houston defending well as Runnisto loads up on a big left hand.
Runnisto avoids a punch combination nicely.
A cross from Runnisto lands.
Houston gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Houston looks for the body kick but Runnisto saw that one coming.
Houston shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Runnisto slips a straight right by Houston.
Houston needs to keep his hands up - Runnisto had a free shot at his head there.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Runnisto!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Runnisto fails to land with a series of punches. #T4#
Houston misses with a left hand
and Houston takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Runnisto thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Houston misses.
Runnisto throws an overhand right that lands on Houston's shoulder, as Houston tries to avoid the shot.
Houston attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Runnisto slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Houston throws a lazy uppercut
and Runnisto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Houston tries to land a front kick but Runnisto steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Runnisto throws a jab when Houston was well out of range.
Houston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Runnisto moves away.
Runnisto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Houston was well out of range. Poor timing from Runnisto.
Houston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Runnisto lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Runnisto slips under a jab from Houston.
Runnisto misses with a few strikes there.
Houston misses with a head kick.
Runnisto scores with a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Iikka Runnisto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Runnisto 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 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iikka Runnisto!

Event: CEC 615
Date: Sep 19, 2018

#R1#
Coyoca fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheers as Runnisto lands an impressive looking overhand right. Coyoca doesn't seem phased though.
A solid leg kick lands there for Runnisto.
Coyoca drops his hands momentarily and Runnisto takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Runnisto throws the left hand but Coyoca avoids the punch easily.
Coyoca definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Runnisto scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Runnisto connects with a body shot.
Runnisto lands a nice hook to Coyoca's body. Coyoca takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Coyoca is looking to clinch.
Runnisto stuns Coyoca with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Runnisto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Runnisto has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Coyoca connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Runnisto throws an overhand right that lands on Coyoca's shoulder, as Coyoca tries to avoid the shot.
Runnisto cracks Coyoca with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Runnisto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice jab there from Runnisto.
Runnisto avoids the head kick by Coyoca. #T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Coyoca, as that shot connected.
Coyoca moves out of range as Runnisto strikes.
Runnisto stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Runnisto wants it to stay on the feet.
Coyoca uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Runnisto.
Runnisto looks to land a left hand but Coyoca moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Coyoca. Runnisto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Runnisto throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
As Runnisto looks to move away, Coyoca throws a big counter combo but Runnisto just gets out of the way.
Coyoca moves forwards but Runnisto connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Iikka Runnisto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coyoca bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Coyoca lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd cheers as Runnisto lands an impressive looking overhand right. Coyoca doesn't seem phased though.
Coyoca throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Runnisto on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Runnisto listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Runnisto stalks Coyoca and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Coyoca's face. Coyoca staggers backwards, shaken.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coyoca tries to close the distance and clinch but Runnisto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Coyoca takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice body kick there by Coyoca.
Runnisto with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Iikka Runnisto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Coyoca takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Runnisto fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Runnisto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Coyoca.
Runnisto lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Runnisto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Runnisto getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Coyoca walks into a left hand.
Runnisto staying out of range there.#TD#
Coyoca shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Coyoca was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Runnisto holding on.#T3#
Coyoca working the ground and pound.
Runnisto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Coyoca tries to move to mount but Runnisto blocks the move with his legs.
Runnisto regains half guard.
Runnisto blocking the ground and pound attempt from Coyoca.
Runnisto is looking to control Coyoca's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Runnisto avoid being mounted?
Runnisto tries to roll over but Coyoca keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coyoca not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Coyoca missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Runnisto is positioning himself well to prevent Coyoca advancing to mount. #T4#
Runnisto trying to control from the bottom.
Coyoca working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Coyoca throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Runnisto blocking the ground and pound attempt from Coyoca.
Coyoca is nestled in close to Runnisto, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Coyoca throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Coyoca lands a nice short elbow.
Runnisto avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Coyoca.
Coyoca throwing shots but Runnisto is blocking nicely.
Runnisto holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coyoca wants to pass the guard but Runnisto is defending well.
Runnisto is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iikka Runnisto dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Runnisto lands a glancing blow to the side of Coyoca's head.
Runnisto with a jab.
Coyoca looks for a takedown but Runnisto sprawls well.
Runnisto missing with a left hand there. Coyoca was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Runnisto moves out of range as Coyoca strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Runnisto misses.
Coyoca defending well as Runnisto loads up on a big left hand.
Coyoca is looking for a counter combo.
Runnisto 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.
Runnisto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Coyoca.
Coyoca appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coyoca throws a sloppy head kick
and Runnisto makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Coyoca avoids the body shot from Runnisto.
Runnisto throws a big shot that misses.
Coyoca is looking to counter the offense by Runnisto and move into the clinch.
Coyoca takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Runnisto misses the shot to the body.
Runnisto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Runnisto. That snapped Coyoca's head back.
A swing and a miss from Runnisto.
Coyoca swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Runnisto tests Coyoca's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Coyoca closes the distance and clinches up with Runnisto, looking for a takedown. Coyoca pushes Runnisto against the cage but Runnisto circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Iikka Runnisto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Runnisto!
Runnisto throws an overhand right that lands on Coyoca's shoulder, as Coyoca tries to avoid the shot.
Runnisto lands a nice leg kick that just misses Coyoca's sensitive parts.
Runnisto throws a jab when Coyoca was well out of range.
Runnisto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Runnisto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Coyoca.
Runnisto wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#TD#
Coyoca shoots in and gets a takedown into Runnisto's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Runnisto is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Coyoca throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Runnisto works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Coyoca works over Runnisto with some ground and pound from guard.
Coyoca is in close to Runnisto's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Coyoca with a flurry of punches that miss.
Coyoca throwing strikes from guard but Runnisto blocks nicely.
Coyoca tries to free his leg and advance position but Runnisto is retaining full guard.
Runnisto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Coyoca throwing strikes from guard but Runnisto blocks nicely.
Coyoca 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.
Coyoca in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Runnisto pulls Coyoca in to control the position.
Coyoca with a flurry of punches that miss.
Coyoca throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Runnisto seems keen to control Coyoca's posture.#T3#
Coyoca is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Runnisto working a defensive guard here.
Coyoca postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Coyoca tries to free his leg and advance position but Runnisto is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Coyoca accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Runnisto is on top in guard. #REVB#
Coyoca looking to hit a scissor sweep but Runnisto is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Coyoca throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Runnisto escapes and throws Coyoca's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Coyoca tries to bench press Runnisto off him but Runnisto keeps the position. #T4#
Coyoca manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Coyoca lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Runnisto tries to get to full guard but Coyoca has control of the leg.
Runnisto keeping control of the position.
Runnisto moves into full guard.
Coyoca is looking to work some ground and pound but Runnisto has wrist control.
Runnisto is trying to control the position but Coyoca postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iikka Runnisto 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Coyoca cracks Runnisto with a good jab.
Coyoca throws a leg kick which misses Runnisto's front leg but catches the back leg as Runnisto tries to avoid it.
Runnisto misses with a body shot
and Coyoca makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Runnisto slips under a jab.
Runnisto throws a big shot that misses.
Runnisto connects with a body shot.
Coyoca moves out of range of the strikes.
Coyoca throws a looping overhand right but Runnisto ducks down to avoid it.
Runnisto throws a hook to the side of Coyoca's head but Coyoca sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Runnisto works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Runnisto.#TD#
Coyoca throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Runnisto was covering up waiting for the punch and Coyoca finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coyoca postures up in Runnisto's guard and throws a big left but Runnisto blocks it. #T1#
Coyoca with a flurry of punches that miss.
Coyoca trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Coyoca being controlled here momentarily.
Allan Coyoca overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Coyoca with a flurry of punches that miss.
Coyoca throws a big right hand that misses.
Coyoca is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Runnisto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Coyoca trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Runnisto manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Coyoca looking for a sweep. Not yet Coyoca, not yet. #SUB#
Coyoca looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Runnisto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Coyoca swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Runnisto showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Runnisto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Coyoca is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Coyoca is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Runnisto is aware though and is defending well.
Runnisto engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Iikka Runnisto is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Coyoca tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Runnisto trying to control but Coyoca is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Runnisto forces his way into half guard.
Runnisto trying to control from half guard but Coyoca is working away. #SUB#
Coyoca looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Runnisto slows the pace down in half guard.
Runnisto prevents Coyoca from improving his position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A slow jab from Runnisto misses its intended target.
Coyoca is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Runnisto.
Coyoca with a poor takedown
and Runnisto counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Coyoca feints and as Runnisto raises his hands in defense, Coyoca changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Runnisto has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Coyoca throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Runnisto works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

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 Allan Coyoca.
I think Runnisto 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iikka Runnisto!

Event: PSE 4
Date: Aug 11, 2018

#R1#
Runnisto looks to throw the jab but Sexton is out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sexton.
Nice sprawl there from Runnisto as Sexton shoots in.#TD#
Sexton scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sexton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Runnisto's head.
Runnisto is staying active underneath Sexton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sexton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Runnisto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Runnisto told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Runnisto wants to control but Sexton is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sexton stalling.
Runnisto is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sexton's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sexton's back!
Sexton 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.#T1#
Sexton is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Let's hope that Runnisto has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Runnisto is continuing to stall.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Runnisto not allowing Sexton to control his hands.
I really don't envy Sexton right now.
Good control from Runnisto.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Sexton looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Runnisto has the hooks in. Sexton is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Runnisto trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Sexton doesn't escape.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Runnisto.
Runnisto has the hooks in. Sexton is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sexton is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Runnisto.
Runnisto doesn't have the hooks in and Sexton manages to turn into his guard.
Sexton throwing strikes from guard but Runnisto blocks nicely.
Runnisto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sexton.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Runnisto keeping moving, preventing Sexton from controlling successfully.
Runnisto pulls Sexton in close to his closed guard and prevents Sexton from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iikka Runnisto dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Sexton scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Runnisto keeps control of the position for the meantime.
We've been hearing that Sexton has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Sexton is looking to take a break and control but Runnisto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Runnisto gets full guard.
Sexton trying to control the position from guard on top but Runnisto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Runnisto wants to sweep here but Sexton controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Sexton trying to control the position from guard on top but Runnisto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sexton throws a big elbow that misses.
Runnisto can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sexton controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sexton trying to control but Runnisto is working from the bottom.
Sexton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sexton being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Seth Sexton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Runnisto throws a body punch but Sexton moves out of range.
Sexton looks to land a right hand but Runnisto moved out of range.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Runnisto throws a shot from downtown. Sexton moves away and avoids it.
Runnisto 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.
Sexton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Runnisto but Runnisto pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sexton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Runnisto.
Sexton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Runnisto works the jab nicely.
Runnisto misses with a lunging right hand
and Sexton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Iikka Runnisto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sexton goes for a double leg but Runnisto avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Runnisto continues to drive forward.
Runnisto swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sexton.
Sexton tries to close the distance and clinch but Runnisto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sexton shoots in looking for a takedown. Runnisto tries to sprawl out of it but Sexton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Runnisto manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seth Sexton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Runnisto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sexton.
Sexton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sexton misses with a straight right. #T3#
Sexton's jab looks to have found its range, popping Runnisto under the eye.
Sexton doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sexton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Runnisto.
Some wild striking there from Runnisto.
Runnisto throws a body punch but Sexton moves out of range.
Sexton feinted with a counter takedown.
Sexton tries to move into range but Runnisto moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sexton misses with an uppercut. Runnisto saw that one coming.
Sexton shoots in and drives through. Runnisto sprawls well.
Runnisto lands with an uppercut that bounces Sexton off the cage and back into range.
Sexton goes for a double leg but Runnisto avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Runnisto continues to drive forward.
Sexton's jab looks to have found its range, popping Runnisto under the eye.
Sexton tries for a takedown but Runnisto sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sexton tries to close the distance and clinch but Runnisto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Runnisto jabs at Sexton's body.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sexton tries to close the distance and clinch but Runnisto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sexton takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Runnisto connects with a nice looking jab.
Runnisto smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Runnisto cracks Sexton with a good jab.
Sexton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Runnisto sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Runnisto misses with a right hand
and Sexton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sexton fails with the takedown.
A combination from Runnisto does no damage.
Runnisto cracks Sexton with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A jab from Runnisto does it's job there.#TD#
Sexton is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Runnisto's half guard.
Sexton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Runnisto's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iikka Runnisto 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#
Sexton moves in looking to clinch but Runnisto pushes him off.
Runnisto misses with a hook
and Sexton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Runnisto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sexton attempts a counter takedown but Runnisto avoids it well and moves away.
Runnisto lunges at Sexton with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sexton's hand.
Runnisto connects with a jab.
Sexton throws the left hand but Runnisto avoids the punch easily.#TD#
Sexton scores with a takedown into Runnisto's guard.#ES2#
Runnisto pushes Sexton off and scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Runnisto scores with a jab to the head.
Sexton fails with the takedown.
Sexton on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Runnisto misses with a double jab.
A jab from Runnisto does it's job there.
Sexton walks into a stiff left hand from Runnisto.
Runnisto connects with a single shot there.
Sexton takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Runnisto fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sexton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD#
Sexton throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Runnisto was covering up waiting for the punch and Sexton finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sexton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sexton trying to control the position from guard on top but Runnisto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Runnisto managing to control the position. #T2#
Sexton trying to control the position from guard on top but Runnisto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Runnisto has his hands on Sexton's head, controlling the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Sexton throwing strikes from guard but Runnisto blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Iikka Runnisto seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Nice straight punches there by Runnisto. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Runnisto.
Iikka Runnisto is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sexton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Runnisto lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sexton is looking to clinch.
Seth Sexton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Iikka Runnisto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sexton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Sexton misses.
Runnisto lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Runnisto clobbers Sexton with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Runnisto slaps away a takedown attempt from Sexton, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sexton takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T4#
Runnisto lands a head shot.
Runnisto moves away from the strike by Sexton.
Sexton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seth Sexton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sexton has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sexton there as he acknowledges the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Runnisto changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sexton takes one on the button.
Sexton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Runnisto's waist but Runnisto gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sexton off to one side.
Runnisto listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sexton takes one to the side of the head.
Runnisto lands with a shot to the body.
Runnisto sizes up Sexton with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Runnisto lands a slapping body shot.
Jab by Runnisto.
Runnisto lands a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Iikka Runnisto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Runnisto 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iikka Runnisto!
In defeat, Seth Sexton stepped up to the mic, saying 'Naaah, didn't happen. This was just a bad mushroom trip and I'm still undefeated! '.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 180
Date: May 30, 2018

#R1#
Filipowicz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Runnisto throws out the jab.
Filipowicz slips under a jab.
Runnisto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Filipowicz manages to avoid it.
Filipowicz lands the left hand.
Filipowicz misses with a hook
and Runnisto counters with a nice uppercut.
Filipowicz blocks a jab.
Runnisto scores with a sloppy right hand. Filipowicz should have avoided that one.
Filipowicz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Runnisto throws out the jab.
Filipowicz cracks Runnisto with an open hand slap.
Filipowicz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Runnisto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Filipowicz.
Runnisto has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Filipowicz finds it's way round the side to connect with Runnisto's head.
Filipowicz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Runnisto throws out the jab.
Runnisto misses with an uppercut
and Filipowicz counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Filipowicz misses with a body shot.
Runnisto takes a swing at Filipowicz's ribcage but misses.
Runnisto throws a jab when Filipowicz was well out of range.
Runnisto throws a big shot that misses.
Runnisto lands a jab.#T1#
A jab from Filipowicz misses.
Runnisto misses with a wild body shot.
Filipowicz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Michal Filipowicz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Filipowicz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Filipowicz let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Runnisto misses with a hook
and Filipowicz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Filipowicz just misses with a punch to the body.
Runnisto throws a body punch but Filipowicz moves out of range.
Filipowicz misses with a body shot.
Runnisto throws a shot from downtown. Filipowicz moves away and avoids it.
Filipowicz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Runnisto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Runnisto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Filipowicz.
Filipowicz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Runnisto takes a swing at Filipowicz's ribcage but misses.
Runnisto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Filipowicz scores with a nice right hand.
Filipowicz 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.
Filipowicz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Filipowicz throws a body shot but no joy.
Filipowicz throws a body shot but no joy.
Runnisto takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Runnisto misses with a hook.
Filipowicz dodges the punch combination from Runnisto.
Filipowicz throws a shot from downtown. Runnisto moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Runnisto wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Filipowicz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Runnisto misses with a body shot.
Filipowicz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Filipowicz misses the jab.
Filipowicz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Runnisto manages to avoid it.
Filipowicz scores with a sloppy right hand. Runnisto should have avoided that one.
Runnisto looks to throw the jab but Filipowicz is out of range.
Runnisto connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Runnisto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Filipowicz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Runnisto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Filipowicz is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Runnisto had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Runnisto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Filipowicz slips under a jab.
Runnisto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Filipowicz manages to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Runnisto. Those never looked like landing. #T3#
Runnisto thuds his right hand into Filipowicz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Runnisto throws a jab but it's blocked by Filipowicz.
Runnisto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Filipowicz thuds his right hand into Runnisto's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Runnisto throws a looping overhand right but Filipowicz ducks down to avoid it.
Filipowicz lands a jab to Runnisto's midsection.
Filipowicz lands a head shot.
Runnisto avoids the body shot from Filipowicz.
Runnisto throwing a counter right hand but Filipowicz manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Runnisto. That snapped Filipowicz's head back.
Runnisto walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Runnisto connects with a right hand. Filipowicz shakes it off.
Filipowicz has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Filipowicz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Runnisto.
Filipowicz loads up on a big right hand but Runnisto slips the punch.
Donk. Filipowicz catches Runnisto right on the button with a cross.
Runnisto fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Filipowicz checks it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Filipowicz misses the target.
Filipowicz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Runnisto.#T4#
Filipowicz looks to throw the jab but Runnisto is out of range.
Runnisto connects with a looping right hand.
Filipowicz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Runnisto.
Runnisto takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Filipowicz missing with a left hand there. Runnisto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Filipowicz throws a shot from downtown. Runnisto moves away and avoids it.
Filipowicz misses with a hook. Runnisto ducked under it nicely.
Runnisto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Filipowicz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Runnisto ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Runnisto misses with a left hand
and Filipowicz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Runnisto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Runnisto throws a jab when Filipowicz was well out of range.
Filipowicz misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from Runnisto misses its intended target.
Filipowicz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Runnisto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Filipowicz counters with a stiff right hand.
Filipowicz scores with a jab to the head.
Filipowicz moves away from the strike by Runnisto.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Michal Filipowicz will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Filipowicz throws an overhand right that lands on Runnisto's shoulder, as Runnisto tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Runnisto misses.
Filipowicz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Runnisto to score with a decent uppercut.
Runnisto jabs Filipowicz right on the nose. Filipowicz blinks but takes it well.
Filipowicz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Filipowicz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Runnisto counter with a right hand.
Runnisto fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Filipowicz scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Filipowicz finds it's way through Runnisto's defenses.
Filipowicz throws a head kick but Runnisto moves out of range.
Nice cross by Filipowicz.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Runnisto throws a lazy right hand but Filipowicz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Filipowicz now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Runnisto slips a jab from Filipowicz.
Runnisto ducks under a wild hook from Filipowicz.
Runnisto scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Filipowicz plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Filipowicz misses with a left hand
and Runnisto counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Filipowicz thinking.
Filipowicz moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Runnisto throws a jab but it's blocked by Filipowicz.
Filipowicz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Runnisto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Runnisto misses the target.
Filipowicz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Runnisto.
Filipowicz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A bone on bone clash there as Runnisto blocks the leg kick.
Filipowicz misses with a hook
and Runnisto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Runnisto paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Runnisto throws a body punch but Filipowicz moves out of range.
Filipowicz misses with a hook
and Runnisto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Runnisto slips under a jab.
Runnisto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Filipowicz.
Filipowicz throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Runnisto counters with a stiff right hand.
Filipowicz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Runnisto was well out of range. Poor timing from Filipowicz.
Runnisto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Filipowicz now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Filipowicz misses with a hook
and Runnisto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Filipowicz looks to score with a jab to the body but Runnisto is just out of range.
Runnisto throwing a counter right hand but Filipowicz manages to avoid it.#T2#
Filipowicz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Filipowicz misses.
Filipowicz throws the kick towards the body but Runnisto avoids it.
Runnisto throws an overhand right that lands on Filipowicz's shoulder, as Filipowicz tries to avoid the shot.
Filipowicz lands a slapping body shot.
Filipowicz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Runnisto.
Iikka Runnisto is winning the standup battle so far.
Filipowicz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Filipowicz looks to land a left hand but Runnisto moved out of range nicely.
Filipowicz misses with a body shot
and Runnisto counters with a straight right hand.
Runnisto on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Filipowicz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Filipowicz cracks Runnisto with a good jab.
Filipowicz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Filipowicz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Filipowicz swings away with a body shot that misses
and Runnisto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Filipowicz defending well as Runnisto loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Filipowicz misses with a looping left.
Filipowicz looks to clinch
and Runnisto counters with a nice body shot.
Runnisto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Filipowicz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Filipowicz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Runnisto.
Runnisto misses with the combination.
Filipowicz throws an overhand right that lands on Runnisto's shoulder, as Runnisto tries to avoid the shot.
Runnisto is looking to counter punch.
Runnisto throws a hook to the side of Filipowicz's head but Filipowicz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Filipowicz let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Runnisto lands a jab to Filipowicz's midsection.
Filipowicz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Runnisto throwing a counter right hand but Filipowicz manages to avoid it.
Filipowicz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A counter left hand to the body from Runnisto misses its target.
Filipowicz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Filipowicz misses the jab.
Filipowicz misses the body punch
and Runnisto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Runnisto throws a low kick but it's checked well by Filipowicz.
Runnisto works Filipowicz's body with a nice hook.#T4#
Filipowicz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Runnisto momentarily.
Runnisto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Filipowicz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Filipowicz let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Filipowicz scores with a punch to the head.
Runnisto misses the jab.
Runnisto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Filipowicz throws a leg kick which misses Runnisto's front leg but catches the back leg as Runnisto tries to avoid it.
Runnisto lands with a shot to the body.
Filipowicz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Runnisto thuds a left hand into Filipowicz's body.
Filipowicz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Runnisto manages to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Filipowicz.
Runnisto throws a body shot but no joy.
Runnisto misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Runnisto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Filipowicz.
Filipowicz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Runnisto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Filipowicz scores with a nice head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Iikka Runnisto will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Runnisto scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Filipowicz lands with a good body shot.
Runnisto on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Filipowicz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Runnisto.
Filipowicz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Runnisto tries to work over Filipowicz's front leg with a kick but Filipowicz checks it.
Runnisto looks to throw the jab but Filipowicz is out of range.
Runnisto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Runnisto has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Filipowicz.
Runnisto throws a jab but it's blocked by Filipowicz.
Donk. Filipowicz catches Runnisto right on the button with a cross.
Filipowicz lands a nice hook to Runnisto's body. Runnisto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Filipowicz misses the jab.
A jab from Filipowicz does it's job there.
Filipowicz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Runnisto misses with a shot to the body
and Filipowicz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Filipowicz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Filipowicz throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Runnisto's head.#T1#
Filipowicz takes a swing at Runnisto's ribcage but misses.
Runnisto throwing a counter right hand but Filipowicz manages to avoid it.
Filipowicz throws an overhand right that lands on Runnisto's shoulder, as Runnisto tries to avoid the shot.
Filipowicz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Runnisto throws a body shot but no joy.
Runnisto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Filipowicz cracks Runnisto with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Filipowicz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Runnisto.
Filipowicz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Runnisto lands a nice shot to the body.
Filipowicz scores with a nice body kick.
Filipowicz looks to throw the jab but Runnisto is out of range.
Runnisto looks to throw the jab but Filipowicz is out of range.
Filipowicz missing with a left hand there. Runnisto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Runnisto misses with a hook
and Filipowicz counters with a straight right hand.
Filipowicz avoids the body shot from Runnisto.
No joy there for Runnisto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Runnisto throws an overhand right that lands on Filipowicz's shoulder, as Filipowicz tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Runnisto uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Filipowicz has time to react.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Runnisto swings for the body but Filipowicz moves out of range.
Filipowicz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Filipowicz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Runnisto.
The fighters circling - Filipowicz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Runnisto jabs Filipowicz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Runnisto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Filipowicz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Runnisto.
Filipowicz connects with a single shot there.
Runnisto misses with a straight right.
Filipowicz slips a straight right by Runnisto.
Filipowicz misses with a looping right.
Runnisto lands an overhand right.
Runnisto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It seemed like Filipowicz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Filipowicz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Runnisto moves away.
Runnisto throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Runnisto avoids the body shot from Filipowicz.
Filipowicz looks to score with a jab to the body but Runnisto is just out of range.
Runnisto lands a nice looking body shot.
Runnisto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Filipowicz manages to avoid it.
Filipowicz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Runnisto is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Runnisto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Filipowicz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Runnisto scores with a jab.
Runnisto slips a jab and a cross from Filipowicz.
Runnisto misses with a wild body shot.
Runnisto defending well as Filipowicz loads up on a big left hand.
Runnisto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Filipowicz manages to avoid it.
Filipowicz lands with a right hand.
Runnisto throws a right hand that misses
and Filipowicz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A punch lands to the side of Runnisto 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Filipowicz slips a straight right by Runnisto.
Runnisto 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. #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!
Filipowicz throws a jab but it's blocked by Runnisto.
Runnisto went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A slow jab from Filipowicz misses its intended target.
Runnisto clobbers Filipowicz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Filipowicz moves out of range as Runnisto strikes.
Runnisto misses with a body shot.
Filipowicz takes a swing at Runnisto's ribcage but misses.
Runnisto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jab, jab by Filipowicz - just one landing.
Filipowicz throws a leg kick
and Filipowicz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Filipowicz connects with an inside leg kick.
Filipowicz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Runnisto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Filipowicz.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Filipowicz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Runnisto.
Runnisto throws a front kick aimed at Filipowicz's knee but Filipowicz avoids it well.
Filipowicz only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Runnisto has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Runnisto there as he acknowledges the shot.
Filipowicz scores with a kick to the midsection.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Michal Filipowicz.
Well Filipowicz 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:28

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

Event: MMAHelsinki - 177
Date: May 06, 2018

#R1#
Filipowicz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Runnisto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Filipowicz scores with a shot to the body.
Filipowicz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Runnisto at a distance.
Runnisto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Filipowicz moves away.
Runnisto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Filipowicz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Filipowicz has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blackscar Fitness in the buildup to the fight.
Runnisto looks to throw the jab but Filipowicz is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Runnisto.
Runnisto smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Filipowicz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Runnisto moves away.
Runnisto throws a looping overhand right but Filipowicz ducks down to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Runnisto.
Runnisto smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Filipowicz scores with a head kick. Runnisto tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Runnisto. Filipowicz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Filipowicz appears to be looking for a big counter.
Filipowicz avoids the body shot from Runnisto.
Runnisto clobbers Filipowicz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A jab from Runnisto misses.
Filipowicz defending well as Runnisto loads up on a big left hand.
Filipowicz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T1#
Filipowicz moves away from the strike by Runnisto.
An attempted straight right counter from Filipowicz misses the target.
Runnisto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Runnisto lands with a shot to the body.
Filipowicz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Runnisto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Filipowicz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Runnisto.
Runnisto throws a shot from downtown. Filipowicz moves away and avoids it.
Filipowicz loads up on a big right hand but Runnisto slips the punch.
Michal Filipowicz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Filipowicz throws a poor cross that misses
and Runnisto counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Runnisto with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Filipowicz to score with a decent uppercut.
Filipowicz defending well as Runnisto loads up on a big left hand.
Filipowicz appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Filipowicz misses with a hook. Runnisto ducked under it nicely.
Runnisto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Filipowicz.
Runnisto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Filipowicz.
Runnisto throws a hook but Filipowicz blocks it.
Runnisto has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Runnisto lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Runnisto misses with the combination.
Runnisto takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Runnisto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Filipowicz was well out of range. Poor timing from Runnisto.
Filipowicz misses with a hook. Runnisto ducked under it nicely.
Filipowicz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Runnisto.
Runnisto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Filipowicz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Filipowicz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Runnisto missing with a left hand there. Filipowicz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Filipowicz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Filipowicz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Filipowicz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Filipowicz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Runnisto.
Filipowicz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Filipowicz lands a nice looking body shot.
Runnisto closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Filipowicz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Filipowicz digs a good body shot into Runnisto's ribs.
Filipowicz misses with a leg kick
and Runnisto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Runnisto walks into a straight right hand from Filipowicz.
Filipowicz stuns Runnisto with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Filipowicz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Runnisto counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Filipowicz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Runnisto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Filipowicz moves away.
Filipowicz misses with a hook. Runnisto ducked under it nicely.
Filipowicz throws the kick towards the body but Runnisto avoids it.
Runnisto appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Runnisto fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Runnisto throws a right and a left that both miss.
Runnisto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Filipowicz circles away quickly and effectively.
Runnisto looks to land a right hand but Filipowicz moved out of range.
A big right from Runnisto misses.
Runnisto misses with a left hand
letting Filipowicz counter with a right hand.
Filipowicz misses with a low kick.
Filipowicz staying out of range there.
Filipowicz tries to clinch but Runnisto is having none of it.
Runnisto moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Filipowicz tries a head kick but it misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Runnisto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Filipowicz sizes up Runnisto with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T4#
Runnisto throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Filipowicz on the side of the head.
Filipowicz moves away from the strike by Runnisto.
Runnisto misses with a looping left.
Filipowicz moves away from the strike by Runnisto.
Filipowicz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A slow jab from Filipowicz misses its intended target.
Runnisto has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Filipowicz finds it's way round the side to connect with Runnisto's head.
Filipowicz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Runnisto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Filipowicz manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Runnisto misses the target.
Filipowicz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Runnisto lands a slapping body shot.
Filipowicz is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Filipowicz throws a jab when Runnisto was well out of range.
Runnisto throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Filipowicz swings for the body but Runnisto moves out of range.
Runnisto darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Filipowicz swinging wildly here.
Nice shot by Runnisto.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Iikka Runnisto will probably get the nod.
That's time! Filipowicz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Filipowicz throws an off balance right hand
and Runnisto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice uppercut there from Filipowicz.
Runnisto takes a swing at Filipowicz's ribcage but misses.
Filipowicz is looking to counter punch.
Runnisto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Filipowicz wants to clinch but Runnisto slips to the side
and Runnisto counters with a straight right hand.
Filipowicz tries a head kick but it misses.
Runnisto lands a jab to the head.
Nice shot by Filipowicz.
Runnisto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Filipowicz moves away.
Filipowicz slips under a jab from Runnisto.
Filipowicz appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Runnisto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Filipowicz.
Runnisto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Filipowicz.
Filipowicz cracks a nice hook into Runnisto's ribs.
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!
Runnisto misses with a looping left.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Runnisto, as that shot connected.
Runnisto catches Filipowicz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Filipowicz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A telegraphed right hand from Filipowicz misses the target. #T1#
Runnisto avoids the body shot from Filipowicz.
Filipowicz misses with an uppercut. Runnisto saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Runnisto on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Runnisto cracks Filipowicz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Filipowicz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Runnisto.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Filipowicz might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Filipowicz defending well as Runnisto loads up on a big left hand.
Filipowicz misses with an uppercut.
Runnisto misses with a body shot.
Filipowicz throws a poor cross that misses
and Runnisto counters with a straight right hand.
Runnisto misses with an uppercut. Filipowicz saw that one coming.
Runnisto lands with a shot to the body.
Filipowicz swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Runnisto counter with a right hand.
Filipowicz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Filipowicz scores with a jab to the head.
Runnisto lands with a nice body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Runnisto scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Filipowicz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Filipowicz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T2#
Filipowicz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Runnisto. Runnisto circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Runnisto wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Filipowicz tries a head kick but it misses.
A big left from Filipowicz misses.
Runnisto misses with a left hand
and Filipowicz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Filipowicz thuds his right hand into Runnisto's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Runnisto misses with a left hand
and Filipowicz counters with a low kick, right behind Runnisto 's knee.
A lazy left from Filipowicz finds it's target.
Filipowicz looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Runnisto looks to land a right hand but Filipowicz moved out of range.
Runnisto misses with a straight left.
Filipowicz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Filipowicz throws a sloppy head kick and Runnisto moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Runnisto. Filipowicz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Filipowicz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Filipowicz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Runnisto was well out of range. Poor timing from Filipowicz.
Runnisto takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Filipowicz tries to clinch up.#T3#
Filipowicz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Runnisto ducks right into an uppercut from Filipowicz.
Filipowicz's corner calls for a 1-2. Filipowicz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Runnisto throws a jab when Filipowicz was well out of range.
Runnisto connects with a jab.
A combination from Runnisto does no damage.
Filipowicz will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Filipowicz 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 Runnisto has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Runnisto and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Iikka Runnisto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Filipowicz defending well as Runnisto loads up on a big left hand.
Filipowicz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Runnisto misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Filipowicz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Runnisto.
A telegraphed right hand from Runnisto misses the target.
Runnisto takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A head kick misses from Filipowicz.
Filipowicz misses with a hook. Runnisto ducked under it nicely.
Filipowicz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Runnisto lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Runnisto uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Filipowicz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Runnisto ducks under a wild hook from Filipowicz.
Filipowicz lands a jab.
Filipowicz loads up on a big right hand but Runnisto slips the punch.
Filipowicz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Filipowicz misses with an uppercut.
Runnisto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Filipowicz throws out the jab.
Runnisto misses with a straight right.
Runnisto takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Filipowicz throws a big shot that misses.
Runnisto doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Filipowicz looks to clinch
and Runnisto counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Filipowicz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Filipowicz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Filipowicz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Runnisto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Filipowicz is looking to counter punch.
Filipowicz missing with a left hand there. Runnisto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Runnisto on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Michal Filipowicz 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Runnisto misses with a straight right.
Filipowicz is looking to slow Runnisto down with leg kicks.
Runnisto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Filipowicz moves away.
A swing and a miss from Runnisto.
Filipowicz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Filipowicz clinches.
Filipowicz blocks a body shot from Runnisto.
Filipowicz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Filipowicz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Filipowicz as Runnisto tries to tie him up.
Runnisto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Runnisto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filipowicz blocks a body shot from Runnisto.
Runnisto pushes Filipowicz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Runnisto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Runnisto misses with a punch on the inside.
Filipowicz taking a breather.
Runnisto softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
A short right from Filipowicz.
Runnisto swings wildly with an uppercut but Filipowicz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Filipowicz lands an uppercut.
Filipowicz scores with a shot to the side of Runnisto's head.
Runnisto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Filipowicz tries to throw a body punch but Runnisto avoids it by throwing Filipowicz back against the cage.
Runnisto gets through Filipowicz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Filipowicz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Filipowicz throws a head punch that misses.
Runnisto misses with some punches.
Runnisto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Filipowicz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Runnisto backwards.
A body shot lands from Runnisto.
Runnisto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Runnisto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Runnisto working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Filipowicz has a couple of punches blocked by Runnisto.
Filipowicz goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2##BC2#
Runnisto breaks from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Runnisto connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Runnisto fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Filipowicz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Filipowicz misses with a looping left.
Runnisto doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Filipowicz takes one to the side of the head.
Runnisto lands a glancing blow to the side of Filipowicz's head.
Runnisto moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Filipowicz ducks under a wild hook from Runnisto.
Runnisto misses with an uppercut.
Filipowicz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Runnisto was well out of range. Poor timing from Filipowicz.
Runnisto digs a good hook to Filipowicz's body.
Runnisto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Filipowicz moves out of range as Runnisto strikes.
Runnisto throws a lazy uppercut
and Filipowicz counters with a head kick.
Filipowicz lands a right hook to the body.
Filipowicz looks to land a left hand but Runnisto moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Filipowicz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Runnisto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Filipowicz tries a low kick but Runnisto avoids it.
Runnisto throws a shot from downtown. Filipowicz moves away and avoids it.
Filipowicz throws a body shot but no joy.
Runnisto walks into a jab.
Runnisto missing with a left hand there. Filipowicz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Filipowicz is looking to counter punch.
Filipowicz moves out of range as Runnisto strikes.
Runnisto throws a hook but Filipowicz avoids it easily.
Filipowicz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Runnisto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Runnisto misses with a hook to the body
and Runnisto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Runnisto takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Filipowicz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Runnisto.
Runnisto digs a good body shot into Filipowicz's ribs.
Filipowicz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Runnisto throws out the jab.
Runnisto throws a nice outside leg kick. #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!
Runnisto misses with a hook.
Filipowicz moves out of range of the strikes.
Filipowicz scores with a nice strike.
Runnisto throws a hook but Filipowicz avoids it easily.
Filipowicz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Runnisto on the side of the head.
Runnisto slips a straight right by Filipowicz.
Runnisto raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Runnisto blocks a jab.
Filipowicz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Filipowicz slips under a jab.
Filipowicz scores with the left hand. Runnisto knows he should have avoided that one.
A jab from Runnisto does it's job there.
Filipowicz lands a glancing blow to the side of Runnisto's head.
Runnisto scores with a jab.
Filipowicz misses with a hook
letting Runnisto counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Filipowicz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Iikka Runnisto.
Well Runnisto 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 175
Date: Apr 21, 2018

#R1#
Runnisto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Runnisto connects with a body shot that sends Lecter's belly button to the back.
Runnisto slips under a jab.
Runnisto misses with a looping left.
Lecter shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Runnisto but Runnisto pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Runnisto takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lecter takes a swing at Runnisto's ribcage but misses.
Runnisto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lecter.
Runnisto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Runnisto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lecter.
Runnisto was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Runnisto takes one to the chin there.
Lecter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lecter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Runnisto throws out the jab.
Lecter connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Runnisto's hands.
Runnisto throws a shot to the body.
Lecter 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.
Lecter takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Runnisto looks to land a right hand but Lecter moved out of range.
A big left from Lecter misses. #T1#
Runnisto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lecter misses with a body shot.
Runnisto was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Iikka Runnisto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lecter on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lecter ducks right into an uppercut from Runnisto.
Lecter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Runnisto appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lecter throws a hook but Runnisto blocks it.
Runnisto appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Runnisto connects with a single shot there.
Runnisto loads up on a big right hand but Lecter slips the punch.
Runnisto defending well as Lecter loads up on a big left hand.
Runnisto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lecter misses with a left hand
and Runnisto counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Runnisto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lecter moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lecter swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Runnisto's corner calls for a 1-2. Runnisto obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lecter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Runnisto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lecter looks to land a left hand but Runnisto moved out of range nicely.
Lecter misses with an uppercut
and Runnisto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Runnisto throws a right and a left that Lecter avoids nicely.
Runnisto is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Runnisto moves out of range as Lecter strikes.#T2#
Lecter throws a jab when Runnisto was well out of range.
Lecter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Runnisto.
Runnisto has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dark Corner in the buildup to the fight.
Nice defenses there by Lecter.
Lecter walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hannibal Lecter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Runnisto wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Runnisto on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lecter connects with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Lecter.
Nice defenses there by Lecter.
Lecter scores with a sloppy right hand. Runnisto should have avoided that one.
Runnisto bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lecter's head.
Lecter moves away from the strike by Runnisto.
Lecter fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Runnisto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Runnisto throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lecter on the side of the head.
Lecter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Runnisto.
Runnisto throws a body shot but no joy.
Runnisto on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lecter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Runnisto throwing a counter right hand but Lecter manages to avoid it.#T3#
Lecter misses with a straight right.
Lecter gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Runnisto.
Runnisto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Runnisto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Runnisto with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Runnisto staying out of range there.
Runnisto scores with a decent looking hook.
Lecter misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Runnisto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Runnisto.
Lecter misses with a hook.
Lecter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lecter misses the jab.
Lecter takes a swing at Runnisto's ribcage but misses.
Lecter takes one on the button.
A swing and a miss from Lecter.
Runnisto connects with a single shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Runnisto misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Lecter was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Lecter is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lecter throws the left hand but Runnisto avoids the punch easily.
Runnisto is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Runnisto on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Runnisto misses with a shot to the body
and Lecter counters with a straight right hand.
Runnisto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lecter manages to avoid it.
Lecter swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Runnisto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lecter.
Runnisto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lecter was well out of range. Poor timing from Runnisto.
Lecter misses the shot to the body.
Runnisto misses with a looping left.
Lecter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Runnisto.
Runnisto lands a glancing blow to the side of Lecter's head.
Runnisto misses with a hook. Lecter ducked under it nicely.
Runnisto lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lecter backs up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lecter lands a nice hook to Runnisto's body. Runnisto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lecter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Runnisto.
It looked like Runnisto wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Lecter misses.
Runnisto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lecter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iikka Runnisto dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Runnisto scores with a sloppy right hand. Lecter should have avoided that one.
Lecter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Runnisto.
Runnisto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lecter.
Lecter throws a hook but Runnisto blocks it.
Lecter moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Runnisto thuds his right hand into Lecter's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lecter blocks a jab.
Lecter walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lecter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Runnisto manages to avoid it.
Lecter misses with a straight left.
Runnisto cracks Lecter with an open hand slap.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Lecter might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Runnisto has got the better of the exchanges.
Lecter takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Runnisto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lecter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lecter loads up on a big right hand but Runnisto slips the punch.
Runnisto moves away from the strike by Lecter.
Lecter misses with an uppercut. Runnisto saw that one coming.
Runnisto misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Runnisto lands the left hand.
Runnisto is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lecter looks to land a left hand but Runnisto moved out of range nicely.
Lecter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Runnisto.
Runnisto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lecter swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lecter has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Runnisto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Runnisto connects with a body shot.
Runnisto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lecter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Runnisto misses with a series of wild punches.
Runnisto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Runnisto takes one to the side of the head.
Runnisto throws a right hand that Lecter ducks under and follows up with a left that Lecter also avoids with ease.
It seemed like Lecter was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lecter misses with a hook. Runnisto ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Lecter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Runnisto.
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!
Runnisto looks to score with a jab to the body but Lecter is just out of range.
Lecter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Runnisto.#T2#
Runnisto blocks a jab.
Lecter throws out a loose jab but Runnisto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lecter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Runnisto.
Lecter throws a poor cross that misses
and Runnisto counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Runnisto scores with a hook.
Runnisto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lecter might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Runnisto sizes up Lecter with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A big right from Lecter misses.
Runnisto blocks a jab.
Runnisto changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Runnisto cracks Lecter with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lecter misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Runnisto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Runnisto dips to his left and cracks Lecter with an uppercut!
Runnisto misses the jab.
Lecter doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Runnisto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lecter misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Lecter misses with a left hand
enabling Runnisto to counter with a crisp jab.
Lecter throws a body shot but no joy.
Lecter throws a looping overhand right but Runnisto ducks down to avoid it.
Lecter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Runnisto scores with a nice strike.
Runnisto misses with a hook. Lecter ducked under it nicely.
Lecter looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Runnisto cracks a nice hook into Lecter's ribs.
Lecter looks to score with a jab to the body but Runnisto is just out of range.
Lecter slips a jab from Runnisto.
Left hook, right uppercut from Runnisto.
Good leg kick by Runnisto there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lecter swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Runnisto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Runnisto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lecter moves away.
Lecter throws an off balance right hand
and Runnisto counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lecter throws an overhand right that lands on Runnisto's shoulder, as Runnisto tries to avoid the shot.
Runnisto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lecter throws out the jab. #T4#
Runnisto throws a shot to the body.
Lecter takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Runnisto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lecter was well out of range. Poor timing from Runnisto.
Runnisto misses with a looping left.
Runnisto stuns Lecter with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lecter lands a nice shot that snaps Runnisto's head back.
Runnisto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lecter manages to avoid it.
Lecter throws out a counter right but Runnisto avoids it with no problem.
Lecter bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Runnisto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lecter can do to turn this around?
Runnisto scores with a shot to the body.
Lecter ducks right into an uppercut from Runnisto.
Runnisto lands an overhand right.
Runnisto goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lecter throws a lazy right hand but Runnisto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Runnisto misses with a wild body shot.
Nice cross by Runnisto.
A jab from Runnisto does it's job there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iikka Runnisto dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Lecter throws a hook but Runnisto blocks it.
Runnisto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lecter appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Runnisto slips under a jab.
Lecter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Runnisto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big right from Lecter misses.
Runnisto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lecter.
Runnisto throws a nice looking combination but Lecter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A nice side step and Lecter releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lecter misses with a left hand
and Runnisto counters with a straight right hand.
Runnisto just misses with a punch to the body.
A combination from Runnisto does no damage.
Runnisto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A big right from Lecter misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Runnisto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lecter now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Runnisto swings for the body but Lecter moves out of range.
Runnisto fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lecter lands a nice shot that snaps Runnisto's head back.
Runnisto gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T1#
Lecter throws a lazy uppercut
and Runnisto makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lecter tries to move into range but Runnisto moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lecter on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lecter misses with a hook
and Runnisto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Runnisto avoids the body shot from Lecter.
Runnisto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lecter.
Runnisto went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The fighters circling - Runnisto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Runnisto bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lecter's head.
Lecter throws a hook but Runnisto avoids it easily.
Runnisto throws a leg kick
and Lecter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Lecter.
Nice cross by Lecter.
Runnisto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Runnisto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Runnisto lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lecter at a distance.
Runnisto ducks under a wild hook from Lecter.
A little feinted left hand from Runnisto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Lecter throws a right hand that misses
letting Runnisto counter with a right hand.
Runnisto slips under a jab from Lecter.
Lecter takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Runnisto throws a body shot but no joy.
Runnisto lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lecter lands a really nice looking cross but Runnisto seems unphased.
Lecter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Runnisto just misses with a punch to the body.
Runnisto takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lecter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Runnisto is looking to counter punch.
Lecter listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Runnisto misses with an uppercut. Lecter saw that one coming.
A nice combination there by Runnisto.
Runnisto slips a jab from Lecter.
Runnisto is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lecter throws out a loose jab but Runnisto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Iikka Runnisto is winning the standup battle so far.
Lecter ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lecter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Lecter misses the jab.
Runnisto throws a looping overhand right but Lecter ducks down to avoid it.
Iikka Runnisto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Runnisto connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lecter momentarily.
Runnisto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lecter.
Runnisto lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lecter or perhaps it was just good defense by Runnisto, which made it look bad.
Runnisto throws a looping overhand right but Lecter ducks down to avoid it.
Lecter throws the left hand but Runnisto avoids the punch easily.
Runnisto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Runnisto missing with a left hand there. Lecter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Runnisto tests Lecter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Runnisto throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lecter walks into a left hand.
Runnisto cracks Lecter with a right hand to the side of the head.#T4#
Lecter blocks a low kick nicely.
Runnisto scores with the left hand. Lecter knows he should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Runnisto jabs at Lecter's body.
Lecter throws a jab when Runnisto was well out of range.
Lecter looks to land a right hand but Runnisto moved out of range.
Runnisto slips under a jab.
Hannibal Lecter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Runnisto misses with a straight right.
Runnisto misses with a looping left.
Lecter throws a looping overhand right but Runnisto ducks down to avoid it.
Runnisto darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Runnisto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lecter.
Lecter throws a jab but it's blocked by Runnisto.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Runnisto swings for the body but Lecter moves out of range.
Lecter let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Runnisto lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lecter at a distance.
Lecter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Runnisto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lecter.

And that's the end of the fight!
Iikka Runnisto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Runnisto 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iikka Runnisto!
Hannibal Lecter spoke after the fight, saying 'fuck this shit. I'm out!'.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 173
Date: Apr 07, 2018

#R1#
Runnisto misses with a straight left.
Pate lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pate connects with a leg kick. Runnisto looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pate misses with an uppercut.
Donk. Runnisto catches Pate right on the button with a cross.
Runnisto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pate manages to avoid it.
Pate definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Pate darts in and clinches Runnisto up against the cage.
Runnisto blocks a body shot from Pate.
Pate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Runnisto lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Runnisto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pate lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Runnisto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pate misses with some punches.
Runnisto stalls.
Nice body punch from Pate - that landed with a thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Runnisto swings wildly with an uppercut but Pate uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pate. #CUT#
It looks like Iikka Runnisto has been cut.#T1#
A shot in the inside from Pate.
Runnisto misses with a punch to the body.
Pate lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Runnisto backwards.
Runnisto misses with a punch to the body.
Runnisto lands an uppercut.
Pate tries to throw a body punch but Runnisto avoids it by throwing Pate back against the cage.
Runnisto throws a punch but it's blocked by Pate.
Runnisto blocking some punches.
Runnisto misses with a punch to the body.
Runnisto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pate tries to work over Runnisto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pate blocks a body shot from Runnisto.
Pate prevents a body shot from Runnisto.
Pate misses with a body punch.
Runnisto taking a breather.
Runnisto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pate lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Runnisto lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pate controlling the action here for a moment.
Pate blocks a body shot from Runnisto. #T2#
Pate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Runnisto.
Runnisto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pate can't find room to land a body shot as Runnisto controls the action.
Pate working aggressively here.
Pate blocking some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Runnisto lands a hook that snaps the head of Pate backwards.
Pate working aggressively here.
Pate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Pate as the two fighters clinch.
Pate working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pate.
Runnisto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Runnisto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Runnisto is struggling to control the position.
Pate swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pate blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Pate tries a body shot but Runnisto blocks it.
Pate lands a right hand.
Pate misses with some punches.
Pate throws a punch but it's blocked by Runnisto.
Runnisto works on Pate's body with a couple of short punches.
Runnisto throws a head punch that misses.
Runnisto lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pate backwards.
Pate lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Runnisto.
Pate lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Runnisto.
Pate just leaning against Runnisto, taking a breather.
Pate pushes off an throws an elbow but Runnisto leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Runnisto blocks a body shot from Pate.
Pate digs a right hand into Runnisto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Runnisto's gas tank.
Runnisto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Runnisto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pate's elbow. #BC2#
Runnisto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pate throws a sloppy head kick and Runnisto moves out of range easily.
Pate ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Runnisto moves away.
Runnisto now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nice uppercut there from Pate.#T4#
Runnisto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Runnisto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pate.
Runnisto takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Runnisto fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Runnisto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pate manages to avoid it.
Pate tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Runnisto manages to circle out of the way.
Pate on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice shot by Pate.
Runnisto lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Runnisto. Pate does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pate uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Runnisto has time to react.
Runnisto connects with a right hand. Pate shakes it off.
Runnisto moves out of range of the strikes.
Runnisto ducks under a wild hook from Pate.#CL#
Pate rushes Runnisto and presses him up against the cage.
Pate misses with some punches.
Pate slows down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Murha Pate dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Iikka Runnisto'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#
Runnisto scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pate doesn't seem bothered though.
Pate 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.
Pate throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Runnisto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Runnisto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pate manages to avoid it.
Pate moves out of range as Runnisto strikes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Runnisto scores with a nice strike.
Pate thuds his shin into the meat of Runnisto's side.
Pate walks into a straight right hand from Runnisto.
Runnisto has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#CL#
Pate clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pate.
Pate tries to throw a body punch but Runnisto avoids it by throwing Pate back against the cage.
Pate goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pate misses with a body punch.
Pate is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Runnisto can do to turn this around?
Runnisto scores with a shoulder strike.
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!
Pate lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Runnisto lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Pate misses with a hook from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Runnisto.
Pate misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pate goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Runnisto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pate lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Pate scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pate pushes Runnisto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Runnisto lands a nice shot to the body.
Pate comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Runnisto misses with the head strike.
Pate can't find room to land a body shot as Runnisto controls the action.
Pate lands a nice shot to the body.
Runnisto scores with a shot to the side of Pate's head.
Pate blocks a body shot from Runnisto.
Pate can't find room to land a body shot as Runnisto controls the action.
Pate looking to slow down the pace here.
Runnisto blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Runnisto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Runnisto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Runnisto lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pate or not.
Pate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Runnisto swings wildly with an uppercut but Pate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Runnisto lands a shoulder strike.
Pate softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Runnisto prevents a body shot from Pate.
Pate misses with the head strike.
Runnisto stalling in the clinch but Pate improves position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Runnisto.
Pate tries to throw a body punch but Runnisto avoids it by throwing Pate back against the cage.
Runnisto pushes Pate back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Runnisto.
Pate landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Runnisto displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pate up against the cage.
Pate blocks a body shot from Runnisto. #T3#
Pate prevents a body shot from Runnisto.
Pate tries to throw a body punch but Runnisto avoids it by throwing Pate back against the cage.
Pate lands a left hand that snaps the head of Runnisto backwards.
Runnisto tries to throw a body punch but Pate avoids it by throwing Runnisto back against the cage.
Pate lands a shot to the body.
Runnisto is breathing heavily.
A short body shot lands from Pate as the two fighters clinch.
Pate softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pate lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Pate.
Pate lands an uppercut.
Pate tries to throw a body punch but Runnisto avoids it by throwing Pate back against the cage.
Pate makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pate.
Pate is leaning against Runnisto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pate lands a shoulder strike.
Pate lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pate lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pate lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pate goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pate tries to work over Runnisto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Runnisto misses with the head strike.
Runnisto can't find room to land a body shot as Pate controls the action.
Runnisto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pate lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Runnisto blocks a body shot from Pate.
Pate working aggressively here.
Pate throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pate lands a hook that snaps the head of Runnisto backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Pate.
Pate lands a body shot.
Pate can't find room to land a body shot as Runnisto controls the action.
Pate swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pate lands a hook that snaps the head of Runnisto backwards.
Runnisto misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Murha Pate dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Iikka Runnisto's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Runnisto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pate moves away.
Pate was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Pate has closed the distance and engaged Runnisto in a clinch.
Pate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pate lands a right hand.
Pate blocks an uppercut.
Pate goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pate lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Pate. #ROC#
Runnisto is rocked!
Pate throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Runnistos head.
Runnisto is still on wobbly legs! Can Pate finish him?
Runnisto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Runnisto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pate pushes Runnisto against the cage. Pate is working some dirty boxing. Pate pushes off with a quick right hook! Runnisto goes down! Runnisto tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Pate moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Murha Pate!
Murha Pate seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 171
Date: Mar 17, 2018

#R1#
A good leg kick by Runnisto.
Runnisto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Morueco misses with a hook.
Runnisto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Morueco throws a big counter combination but Runnisto scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Morueco misses with a wild combination.
Nice defenses there by Morueco.
Morueco lands with a shot to the body.
Runnisto lands a jab to Morueco's midsection.
Runnisto tries to score with a low kick but Morueco moves his leg out of the way.#TD#
Morueco scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES2#
Runnisto throws Morueco to one side and escapes!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Runnisto avoids the body shot from Morueco.
Runnisto connects with a right hand. Morueco shakes it off.
Runnisto misses the jab.
Runnisto throws a body shot but no joy.
Morueco walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T1#
Runnisto misses the shot to the body.
Iikka Runnisto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Runnisto takes a swing at Morueco's ribcage but misses.
Runnisto misses the shot to the body.
Morueco looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Morueco tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Runnisto was well out of range. Poor timing from Morueco.
Runnisto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Morueco.
Morueco seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Morueco throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Morueco keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Runnisto.
Morueco lands a jab to the nose.
Morueco throws out a loose jab but Runnisto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morueco throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Runnisto on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Morueco scores with a crisp jab that stopped Runnisto in his tracks.
Runnisto throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD#
Morueco shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Runnisto manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Runnisto has control of Morueco's left arm, preventing Morueco from doing any damage. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Runnisto wants to get back to his feet but Morueco is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB#
Morueco is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Morueco forces his way into half guard.
Runnisto is trying to stand up here but Morueco is controlling him well. #SUB#
Morueco is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Morueco is thwarting Runnisto's attempts to control the position.
Runnisto wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Runnisto is defending against the submission attempts here by Morueco.
Runnisto is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Runnisto is trying is best to control the position here.
Morueco prevents Runnisto from improving his position.
Runnisto is still trying to improve position.
Morueco trying to pass the guard but Runnisto defending well. #SUB#
Morueco looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Runnisto tries to roll over but Morueco keeps him under control.
Morueco trying to pass the guard but Runnisto defending well. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Runnisto controlling the position well. #SUB#
Morueco is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Runnisto is just riding it out for now. Morueco eventually gives up the hold.
Morueco prevents Runnisto from improving his position.#SUB#
Morueco is working for a kimura but Runnisto is defending it quite comfortably.
Runnisto tries to roll over but Morueco keeps him under control.
Runnisto is looking to get back to full guard here but Morueco has managed to pass to side control instead.#SUB#
Morueco is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Runnisto knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jorge Morueco will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Runnisto bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Morueco.
Runnisto is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Morueco looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Runnisto tries to escape but Morueco is in control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Runnisto's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Morueco tries to move into full mount but can't pass Runnisto's legs.
Runnisto gets back to half guard.
Runnisto won't allow Morueco to pass to mount. #T1#
Runnisto is pressing down on Morueco's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Morueco won't allow Runnisto to get back to his feet.
Runnisto working a defensive guard here.
Runnisto pulls Morueco in to control the position.
Runnisto looking to control.
Runnisto has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jorge Morueco overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Morueco thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Runnisto seems keen to control Morueco's posture.
Morueco wants to pass the guard but Runnisto is keeping the position.
Runnisto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Runnisto is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Morueco uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Runnisto has time to react.
Runnisto misses the jab.
Morueco misses with a body shot.
Runnisto throws a body shot but no joy.
Runnisto moves out of range of the strikes.
Morueco defending well as Runnisto loads up on a big left hand.
Morueco throws a hook to the side of Runnisto's head but Runnisto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Runnisto throws a jab when Morueco was well out of range.
Morueco throws a jab when Runnisto was well out of range.
Morueco swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Runnisto.
Runnisto jabs Morueco right on the nose. Morueco blinks but takes it well.
Runnisto scores with a jab to the jaw.
Morueco throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morueco throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Runnisto stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T3#
Nice straight punches there by Runnisto. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Runnisto.
Runnisto scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Morueco scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Iikka Runnisto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Runnisto throws a big shot that misses.
Morueco steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Runnisto.
Morueco uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Runnisto.
Morueco feinted with a counter takedown.
Morueco ducks right into an uppercut from Runnisto.
Morueco thuds a left hand into Runnisto's body.
Morueco avoids the body shot from Runnisto.
Morueco shoots for a takedown but Runnisto saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Runnisto lands a glancing blow to the side of Morueco's head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Morueco. That's going to slow Runnisto down.
Morueco scoring well with a low kick there.
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!#TD#
Morueco shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Morueco was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#T4#
You can see the frustration on Runnisto's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Morueco looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Runnisto is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Morueco off and has taken his back!
Runnisto is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Morueco tries to escape the position.
Morueco prevents Runnisto from getting a body triangle.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Runnisto controlling the positon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Iikka Runnisto will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Runnisto wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Morueco throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morueco keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morueco attempts a counter takedown but Runnisto avoids it well and moves away.#CL#
Morueco moves into the clinch.
Runnisto digs a right hand into Morueco's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Morueco's gas tank.
Morueco goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Runnisto pushes Morueco back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Runnisto digs a right hand into Morueco's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Morueco's gas tank.
Runnisto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Runnisto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Morueco misses with some punches.
Runnisto prevents a takedown attempt there.
Runnisto blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Morueco blocks an uppercut.
Runnisto misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Runnisto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Runnisto misses with an uppercut.
Runnisto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Morueco throws out the jab.
Runnisto lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Morueco at a distance.
Morueco misses with an uppercut. Runnisto saw that one coming.
Runnisto ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jab from Runnisto.
Morueco throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Runnisto on the side of the head.
Morueco closes the distance looking to clinch
and Runnisto makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Morueco scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Runnisto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
Morueco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Runnisto.
A jab from Morueco misses.
It seemed like Runnisto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Runnisto lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch lands to the side of Morueco 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The fighters circling - Morueco throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Decent striking displayed by Runnisto there.
Runnisto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morueco manages to avoid it.#TD#
Morueco closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Morueco lands in his opponent's guard.
Runnisto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Runnisto trying to keep a closed guard but Morueco is proving a slippery customer.
Morueco trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Runnisto looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Morueco stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Runnisto swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Morueco drops back looking for a leg! Runnisto is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Runnisto manages to kick Morueco off! Morueco jumps back into Runnisto's guard. #ES2#
Runnisto has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Morueco is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Runnisto trying to control the position but instead, Morueco has worked for underhooks and has pushed Runnisto into the cage.
Runnisto stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Runnisto lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Morueco backwards.
Runnisto effectively controlling the action here.
Morueco fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Runnisto is stalling here.
Runnisto tries a body shot but Morueco blocks it.
Morueco lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Morueco breaks the clinch.
Morueco connects with a nice looking jab.
Morueco looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Runnisto scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice uppercut lands for Runnisto. That snapped Morueco's head back.
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!#CL#
Morueco moves into range and clinches up with Runnisto.
Runnisto swings wildly with an uppercut but Morueco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Runnisto goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Morueco breaks the clinch.
Morueco scores with a punch to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Iikka Runnisto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Runnisto 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iikka Runnisto!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 169
Date: Mar 03, 2018

#R1#
Runnisto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mahmoud attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Runnisto throws out a counter right but Mahmoud avoids it with no problem.
Runnisto has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Mahmoud is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Runnisto clobbers Mahmoud with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Runnisto slips under a jab.
It seemed like Runnisto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mahmoud misses with a left hand
and Runnisto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Runnisto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mahmoud moves away.
Mahmoud was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Runnisto misses with a wild combination.
Mahmoud uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Runnisto.
Runnisto digs a good hook to Mahmoud's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahmoud looks to land a body kick but Runnisto moved away.
Runnisto lands an overhand right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Runnisto. Mahmoud does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mahmoud takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheers as Mahmoud lands an impressive looking overhand right. Runnisto doesn't seem phased though.#T1#
Runnisto looks to score with a jab to the body but Mahmoud is just out of range.
It looked like Mahmoud wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice defenses there by Runnisto.
Mahmoud moves out of range as Runnisto strikes.
Runnisto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mahmoud manages to avoid it.
Mahmoud slips under a jab.
Iikka Runnisto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Runnisto thuds a left hand into Mahmoud's body.
Runnisto misses the jab.
Mahmoud looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Runnisto swings widly with a right hand
and Runnisto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Runnisto takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Runnisto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mahmoud lands a nice shot that snaps Runnisto's head back.
Mahmoud throws a hook to the side of Runnisto's head but Runnisto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Runnisto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mahmoud.
Runnisto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Runnisto throws a shot from downtown. Mahmoud moves away and avoids it.
Mahmoud tries to clinch but Runnisto moves out of range.
Runnisto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Runnisto. Mahmoud does a little dance to reset his feet.
Runnisto throws a shot from downtown. Mahmoud moves away and avoids it.
Mahmoud wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Runnisto slips under a jab from Mahmoud.
Runnisto misses with a wild body shot.
Mahmoud was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big right from Runnisto misses.
Mahmoud takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Runnisto connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mahmoud fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Runnisto manages to avoid it.
Runnisto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mahmoud closes the distance looking to clinch
and Runnisto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3##CL#
Mahmoud drives through and clinches with Runnisto against the cage.
Mahmoud swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Runnisto lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mahmoud goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Runnisto lands a body punch in the clinch.
Runnisto prevents a body shot from Mahmoud.
Runnisto lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mahmoud backwards.
Runnisto managing to block the knees to the body from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud lands a body shot in the clinch.
Runnisto on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Runnisto misses with some punches.
Mahmoud scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Runnisto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahmoud misses with the head strike.
Mahmoud doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mahmoud blocks an uppercut.
Runnisto managing to block the knees to the body from Mahmoud.
A head punch on the inside from Runnisto fails to land.
Runnisto misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Mahmoud swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mahmoud tries a knee to the head but Runnisto blocks it.
Mahmoud landing knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Mahmoud on the inside.
Mahmoud lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Runnisto or not.
Knees to the body from Mahmoud.
Runnisto looks winded!
Runnisto scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mahmoud swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mahmoud has Runnisto pressed against the cage.
Mahmoud lands an uppercut.
Mahmoud misses with a punch to the body.
Mahmoud struggles to land a body shot inside as Runnisto controls his hands.
Mahmoud digs a right hand into Runnisto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Runnisto's gas tank.
Mahmoud works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mahmoud misses with a body punch.
Mahmoud lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mahmoud lands a body punch.
Mahmoud lands an elbow just above Runnisto 's eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sameh Mahmoud will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Mahmoud scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Runnisto drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Iikka Runnisto seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Mahmoud closes the distance and pushes Runnisto back into the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mahmoud misses with a punch on the inside.
Mahmoud blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Runnisto backwards.
Mahmoud lands with a right to the head.
Runnisto lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mahmoud backwards.
Runnisto lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mahmoud backwards.
A short uppercut from Runnisto.
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!
Runnisto is looking to control Mahmoud's arms but Mahmoud gets an underhook and turns him. Now Runnisto has his back to the cage.
Mahmoud struggles to land a body shot inside as Runnisto controls his hands.
Runnisto misses with the head strike.
Runnisto is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mahmoud misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Runnisto.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Runnisto as Mahmoud tries to tie him up. #T1#
Mahmoud lands a body shot in the clinch.
Runnisto tries a body shot but Mahmoud blocks it.
Mahmoud scores with a shot to the side of Runnisto's head.
Mahmoud lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Runnisto or not.
Runnisto is breathing heavily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud presses Runnisto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mahmoud scores with a shot to the side of Runnisto's head.
Runnisto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mahmoud lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mahmoud lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Mahmoud.
Runnisto misses with a punch to the body.
Mahmoud digs a right hand underneath Runnisto's ribcage. Runnisto let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mahmoud tries to land a knee to the head but Runnisto blocks with his arms.
Runnisto throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahmoud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Runnisto throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahmoud.
Runnisto working aggressively here.
Mahmoud doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Mahmoud lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Runnisto.
Mahmoud working aggressively here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mahmoud obliges.
Runnisto wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mahmoud pushes Runnisto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mahmoud slows down the pace here.
Runnisto tries to break free but Mahmoud pushes him back against the cage.
Runnisto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Runnisto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mahmoud tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mahmoud blocking some punches.
Mahmoud tries a knee to the head but Runnisto blocks it.
Mahmoud lands with a left to the head.
Sameh Mahmoud has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mahmoud tries a body shot but Runnisto blocks it.
Runnisto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Mahmoud. #T3#
Runnisto misses with the head strike.
Mahmoud blocking some punches.
Mahmoud blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Runnisto scores with a shot to the side of Mahmoud's head.
Mahmoud lands with a light punch inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Runnisto.
Runnisto takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mahmoud lands a good knee to the midsection. Runnisto won't want to take too many of those.
Mahmoud throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Runnistos head.
A short right from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud lands an uppercut.
Mahmoud goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahmoud landing knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mahmoud landing knees to the body.
Mahmoud lands a knee to the body.
Runnisto misses with a punch on the inside.
Mahmoud missing with knees to the body.
Mahmoud lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T4#
Mahmoud lands a shot to the body.
Mahmoud is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Runnisto can do to turn this around?
Mahmoud lands a shoulder strike.
Mahmoud lands with a short shot to the head.
Mahmoud lands a right hand that snaps the head of Runnisto backwards.
Mahmoud lands a nice knee to the body.
Mahmoud with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short uppercut from Mahmoud.
Runnisto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Runnisto being controlled against the cage.
Runnisto misses with a punch to the body.
Mahmoud working Runnisto over with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Runnisto blocks a body shot from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud lands with a right to the head.
Mahmoud lands with a left to the head.
Mahmoud lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sameh Mahmoud dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Mahmoud uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mahmoud tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mahmoud.#ROC#
Runnisto is rocked!#CL#
Mahmoud closes the distance and clinches.
Runnisto is still on wobbly legs! Can Mahmoud finish him?
Mahmoud lands a nice knee to the body.
Mahmoud lands a nice uppercut.
Mahmoud with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Mahmoud - that landed with a thud.
A right hand to the body from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud tries a body shot but Runnisto blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mahmoud blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mahmoud working Runnisto over with knees to the body.
Mahmoud lands a left hand.
Runnisto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mahmoud lands an uppercut.
Mahmoud scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mahmoud lands a right hand. #T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mahmoud tries to throw a body punch but Runnisto avoids it by throwing Mahmoud back against the cage.
Mahmoud using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mahmoud scores a nice knee to the body.
Mahmoud misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Mahmoud.
Runnisto seems to have recovered his senses.
Mahmoud with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mahmoud tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Runnisto is trying to break the clinch but Mahmoud has him pressed against the cage.
Mahmoud lands a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Mahmoud.
Mahmoud utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mahmoud lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mahmoud utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahmoud tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Runnisto's elbow. #T2#
A short body shot lands from Mahmoud as the two fighters clinch.
Mahmoud tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Runnisto's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Mahmoud scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mahmoud lands a hook that snaps the head of Runnisto backwards.
Mahmoud stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mahmoud tries a body shot but Runnisto blocks it.
Runnisto misses with the head strike.
Mahmoud lands with a short shot to the head.
Mahmoud tries a body shot but Runnisto blocks it.
Mahmoud scores with a shot to the side of Runnisto's head.
Mahmoud digs a right hand underneath Runnisto's ribcage. Runnisto let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mahmoud obliges.
Nice body punch from Mahmoud - that landed with a thud.
Mahmoud misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mahmoud lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Runnisto.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mahmoud obliges.
Knees to the body from Mahmoud. #T3#
Mahmoud tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Runnisto avoids it.
Mahmoud goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahmoud stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mahmoud is working Runnisto over against the cage.
Mahmoud lands a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mahmoud obliges.
A short right from Mahmoud.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mahmoud.
A short left from Mahmoud.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud cracks Runnisto with a nice body shot.
Mahmoud tries a knee to the head but Runnisto blocks it.
Mahmoud scores with a shoulder strike.
Mahmoud working Runnisto over with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahmoud tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Runnisto avoids it.
Runnisto has a couple of punches blocked by Mahmoud.
Mahmoud lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Runnisto backwards. #T4#
Mahmoud holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mahmoud landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Runnisto blocks an uppercut.
Mahmoud lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mahmoud.
Mahmoud pushes Runnisto back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mahmoud lands a nice uppercut.
Mahmoud tries to throw a body punch but Runnisto avoids it by throwing Mahmoud back against the cage.
Mahmoud tries a body shot but Runnisto blocks it.
Mahmoud tries to work over Runnisto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Runnisto lands with a right to the head.
Runnisto misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mahmoud lands a shoulder strike.
Mahmoud looking to throw knees to the head but Runnisto is blocking nicely.
Mahmoud lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mahmoud tries to land knees in the clinch but Runnisto avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sameh Mahmoud clearly takes 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.
#R4#
Runnisto throws an overhand right that lands on Mahmoud's shoulder, as Mahmoud tries to avoid the shot.
Mahmoud throws a jab but it's blocked by Runnisto.
Mahmoud dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mahmoud wants to clinch.
Mahmoud misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Runnisto.
Mahmoud fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Runnisto manages to avoid it.
Mahmoud feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Runnistos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Runnisto throws a lazy right hand but Mahmoud sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Runnisto fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mahmoud on the side of the head.
Mahmoud tries to close the distance and clinch but Runnisto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Runnisto on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Runnisto, right into the meat. #T1#
Mahmoud tries to clinch up.
Runnisto lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mahmoud uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Runnisto.
Mahmoud throws a right hand that misses
and Runnisto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mahmoud tries to clinch up but Runnisto circles away and keeps his distance.
Mahmoud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Runnisto.
Runnisto misses the jab.
Mahmoud throws a sloppy body shot
and Runnisto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mahmoud tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mahmoud takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mahmoud misses with a looping right.#CL#
Mahmoud rushes Runnisto and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Runnisto lands a body punch. #T2#
Runnisto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mahmoud tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Runnisto avoids it.
Mahmoud lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Runnisto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahmoud misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Runnisto.
Runnisto lands a nice uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Sameh Mahmoud has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Runnisto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Runnisto fails to land. #BC2#
Runnisto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Runnisto throws a hook but Mahmoud blocks it.
A swing and a miss from Runnisto.#CL#
Mahmoud rushes Runnisto and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Runnisto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mahmoud lands a body punch in the clinch.
Runnisto blocking some punches.
Mahmoud blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Mahmoud misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Mahmoud.
Runnisto presses Mahmoud against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Runnisto tries to work over Mahmoud's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Runnisto breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Mahmoud rushes Runnisto and presses him up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Runnisto.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mahmoud.
Mahmoud lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Runnisto backwards.
Mahmoud is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Runnisto is defending well for now.
Mahmoud manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Runnisto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mahmoud creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Runnisto has a couple of punches blocked by Mahmoud.
Nice body punch from Runnisto - that landed with a thud. #T4#
Mahmoud can't find room to land a body shot as Runnisto controls the action.
Runnisto is working Mahmoud over against the cage.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Mahmoud misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Runnisto.
Mahmoud working aggressively here.
Runnisto gets through Mahmoud's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mahmoud throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Runnisto blocks it with crossed arms.
Runnisto scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Runnisto.
Mahmoud misses with some punches.
Runnisto throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mahmouds head.
Runnisto lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mahmoud backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mahmoud.
Runnisto tries to work over Mahmoud's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Runnisto misses with the head strike.
Mahmoud misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Runnisto can't find room to land a body shot as Mahmoud controls the action.
Runnisto working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iikka Runnisto dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Sameh Mahmoud'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!
#R5#
Mahmoud closes the distance looking to clinch
and Runnisto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Runnisto slips under a jab.
Mahmoud ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Runnisto throws a front kick aimed at Mahmoud's knee but Mahmoud avoids it well.
Runnisto misses with a hook. Mahmoud ducked under it nicely.
Runnisto misses with a straight left.
Runnisto scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahmoud throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mahmoud displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Runnisto throws out the jab.
A slow jab from Mahmoud misses its intended target.
Runnisto misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Mahmoud misses with a looping right.
Mahmoud throws a big shot that misses.
A nice side step and Runnisto releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mahmoud tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Runnisto makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Runnisto misses the shot to the body.
Mahmoud tries to clinch but Runnisto is having none of it.
Runnisto wants to land a leg kick but Mahmoud is out of range.
Good exchange - Runnisto coming out on top.
Runnisto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mahmoud moves away.
Mahmoud steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Runnisto.
Mahmoud half committed to a counter leg kick.
Mahmoud takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
Runnisto takes a swing at Mahmoud's ribcage but misses.
Mahmoud scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Runnisto swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mahmoud counters with a nice uppercut.
Mahmoud blocks a jab.
Runnisto throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Mahmoud to counter with a crisp jab.
Runnisto misses with an uppercut. Mahmoud saw that one coming.
Mahmoud lands with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Runnisto lands a nice looking body shot.
A big right from Runnisto misses.
Mahmoud throws an overhand right that lands on Runnisto's shoulder, as Runnisto tries to avoid the shot.
Mahmoud throws a lazy uppercut
and Runnisto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Runnisto swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Mahmoud counter with a right hand.
Sameh Mahmoud is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Runnisto throws out a leg kick but Mahmoud moves out of range and Runnisto only half commits. #CL#
Mahmoud has managed to clinch.
Mahmoud can't find room to land a body shot as Runnisto controls the action.
Mahmoud lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Runnisto backwards.
Mahmoud gets through Runnisto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Runnisto effectively controlling the action here.
Runnisto lands an uppercut.
Mahmoud trying to land knees to the body.
Runnisto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Runnisto lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mahmoud backwards.
Mahmoud blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Runnisto.
Runnisto misses with a punch on the inside.
Mahmoud gets through Runnisto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4#
Runnisto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mahmoud tries to land a knee to the head but Runnisto blocks with his arms.
Runnisto lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mahmoud backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Runnisto has a couple of punches blocked by Mahmoud.
Runnisto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Iikka Runnisto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Runnisto misses with some punches.
Mahmoud working aggressively here.
Mahmoud taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Runnisto blocks a body shot from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud tries to land a knee to the head but Runnisto blocks with his arms.
Runnisto pushes Mahmoud back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Runnisto misses with a punch on the inside.
Mahmoud lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Runnisto.
Still in the clinch, Runnisto scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mahmoud lands with a right to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Iikka Runnisto.
I think Mahmoud has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 47:47
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 48:46
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 48:46

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Sameh Mahmoud!
Sameh Mahmoud retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Sameh Mahmoud thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 165
Date: Jan 28, 2018

#R1#
Runnisto stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Runnisto uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Klimov has time to react.
Klimov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Klimov swings widly with a right hand
and Runnisto counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Runnisto sizes up Klimov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Klimov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Klimov cracks Runnisto with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL#
Klimov pushes Runnisto up against the cage in a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Runnisto. #BC2#
Runnisto breaks the clinch.
Runnisto throws a body punch but Klimov moves out of range.
Klimov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Klimov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Runnisto counters with a stiff right hand.
Klimov tries to clinch but Runnisto moves out of range.
Klimov throws a body punch but Runnisto moves out of range.
Klimov lands the left hand.
Runnisto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Klimov was well out of range. Poor timing from Runnisto.#T1#
Runnisto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Klimov with a hook.
Klimov lands the left hand.
Runnisto looks to score with a jab to the body but Klimov is just out of range.
Runnisto smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Runnisto has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Runnisto misses with a body shot.
Runnisto throws a jab but it's blocked by Klimov.
Runnisto throws a hook but Klimov avoids it easily.
Klimov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Runnisto is able to avoid easily.
Klimov jabs at Runnisto's body.
Klimov lands with an overhand left.
Klimov slips a straight right by Runnisto.
Runnisto swings for the body but Klimov moves out of range.
Klimov stuns Runnisto with a nice body shot, before stepping 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!
Klimov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T2#
A punch lands to the side of Klimov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Runnisto punishes Klimov's body with a nice straight punch.
Runnisto fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Runnisto just misses with a punch to the body.
Klimov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Runnisto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Runnisto jabs Klimov right on the nose. Klimov blinks but takes it well.
Klimov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Runnisto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Klimov.
Runnisto scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Runnisto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Klimov.
Runnisto just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Klimov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Klimov misses with an uppercut. Runnisto saw that one coming.
Klimov throws a big shot that misses.
Runnisto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Runnisto misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Runnisto. Klimov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Runnisto misses the shot to the body.
Good shot there by Klimov.
Some bone on bone action there as Klimov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Runnisto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Klimov was well out of range. Poor timing from Runnisto.
Runnisto swings for the body but Klimov moves out of range.
Klimov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Runnisto throws out the jab.
Klimov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Runnisto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Runnisto scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice jab there from Runnisto.
Runnisto looks to land a left hand but Klimov moved out of range nicely.
Runnisto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Klimov.
Runnisto now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Runnisto cracks Klimov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Klimov looks to throw the jab but Runnisto is out of range. #T4#
A punch lands to the side of Runnisto 's head but he takes it in his stride.
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!
Klimov missing with a left hand there. Runnisto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Klimov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Klimov lands a hook that snaps the head of Runnisto backwards.
Klimov prevents a body shot from Runnisto.
A shot in the inside from Klimov.
Runnisto throws a punch but it's blocked by Klimov.
Runnisto blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Runnisto.
Runnisto gets through Klimov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Klimov.
A head punch on the inside from Klimov fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Runnisto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Klimov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Runnisto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Klimov fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Iikka Runnisto will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Klimov misses with a hook
enabling Runnisto to counter with a crisp jab.
Klimov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Runnisto counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Klimov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Runnisto.
Klimov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Runnisto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Klimov misses with an uppercut. Runnisto saw that one coming.
Runnisto takes one to the chin there.
Runnisto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Runnisto avoids a punch combination nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Runnisto! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klimov looks to land a right hand but Runnisto moved out of range.
Runnisto lands with a right hand.
Runnisto misses with a jab to the body
and Klimov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Runnisto thinking.
Klimov throws a lazy uppercut
and Runnisto counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Runnisto, as that shot connected.
Klimov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Klimov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jab by Runnisto.
Klimov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Runnisto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Klimov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Runnisto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Klimov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Runnisto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Klimov works Runnisto's body with a nice hook.
Runnisto misses with a looping right.
Runnisto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Klimov missing with a left hand there. Runnisto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Klimov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Klimov misses with a straight left. #T2#
Klimov throws a lazy right hand but Runnisto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Klimov misses the shot to the body.
Klimov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Runnisto.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Runnisto cracks Klimov with an open hand slap.
Runnisto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Runnisto throws a hook to the side of Klimov's head but Klimov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Runnisto stuns Klimov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL#
Klimov closes the distance and clinches.
Klimov lands an elbow inside that Runnisto shrugs off.
Klimov misses with a punch on the inside.
Klimov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Klimov prevents a body shot from Runnisto.
A body shot lands from Runnisto.
Klimov blocking some punches.
Runnisto is working Klimov over against the cage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Runnisto 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.#T3#
Runnisto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Runnisto lands a right hand that snaps the head of Klimov backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Klimov.
Klimov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Klimov lands a body punch.
Runnisto gets through Klimov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Klimov.
Runnisto working aggressively here.
Klimov can't find room to land a body shot as Runnisto controls the action.
Klimov blocks a body shot from Runnisto.
Vova Klimov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Runnisto blocking some punches.
Klimov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Klimov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Klimov working aggressively here.
The referee calls for Runnisto to work.
Klimov prevents a body shot from Runnisto. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Runnisto fails to land.
Runnisto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Klimov throws a punch but it's blocked by Runnisto.
A short body shot lands from Runnisto as the two fighters clinch.
Klimov swings wildly with an uppercut but Runnisto uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Runnisto manages to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Runnisto throws an off balance right hand
and Klimov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Runnisto slips under a jab from Klimov.
Klimov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Runnisto.
Runnisto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Runnisto lands a jab-cross combination.
Klimov ducks under a wild hook from Runnisto.
Klimov staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Iikka Runnisto will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Klimov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Klimov tests Runnisto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Klimov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Klimov avoids the head kick by Runnisto.
Runnisto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Klimov moves away.
Runnisto lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Klimov avoids the body shot from Runnisto.
Klimov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Runnisto looks to land a left hand but Klimov moved out of range nicely.
Runnisto cracks a nice hook into Klimov's ribs.
Klimov scores with a jab to the head.
Klimov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klimov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Runnisto.
Klimov sizes up Runnisto with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Klimov misses with a looping left.
Runnisto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Klimov. #T1#
Klimov connects with the punch.
Runnisto fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Klimov misses with a looping left.
Runnisto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Klimov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Klimov throws a jab when Runnisto was well out of range.
Runnisto throws a body shot but no joy.
Runnisto scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Runnisto cracks a nice hook into Klimov's ribs.
Klimov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Runnisto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Klimov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Runnisto on the side of the head.
Runnisto avoids the body shot from Klimov.
Nice body punch from Runnisto.
Klimov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Runnisto looks to score with a jab to the body but Klimov is just out of range.#T2#
Runnisto lands a right hook to the body.
Klimov throws the left hand but Runnisto avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Runnisto. Klimov does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Klimov. That's going to slow Runnisto down.
The fighters circling - Klimov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Runnisto misses with a straight left.
Klimov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Runnisto lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Klimov misses with an uppercut. Runnisto saw that one coming.
Vova Klimov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Runnisto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Klimov.
Runnisto misses with a body shot. #CL#
Klimov forces Runnisto back against the cage and clinches.
Klimov is leaning against Runnisto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Klimov blocking some punches. #T3#
Klimov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Runnisto working aggressively here.
Runnisto misses with some punches.
Klimov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Klimov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Iikka Runnisto is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Klimov blocks an uppercut.
Runnisto struggles to land a body shot inside as Klimov controls his hands.
Runnisto misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Runnisto breaks from the clinch.
Runnisto slips a jab from Klimov.
Klimov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Runnisto scores with a nice head shot.
Runnisto swings for the body but Klimov moves out of range.
Klimov ducks under a wild hook from Runnisto.#T4#
Runnisto ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Runnisto takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A big right from Klimov misses.
Runnisto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Runnisto connects with a good right hand that stumbles Klimov. Klimov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Runnisto throws a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Klimov. Runnisto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Klimov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Iikka Runnisto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Runnisto lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Klimov backs up against the cage.
Klimov misses the jab.
Klimov doesn't manage to clinch there - Runnisto circles away.
Klimov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Runnisto misses with a body punch
and Klimov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Runnisto lands with a thumping leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Iikka Runnisto.
I've got Runnisto 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iikka Runnisto!
Vova Klimov was interviewed post fight and said 'Fuck you!'.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 162
Date: Jan 13, 2018

#R1#
Runnisto throws a hook but Agnarsson avoids it easily.
Iikka Runnisto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Agnarsson avoids the body shot from Runnisto. #CL#
Agnarsson clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Agnarsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Agnarsson moves into the clinch.
Runnisto misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Agnarsson fails to land.
Agnarsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Runnisto's elbow. #BC#
Agnarsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Agnarsson forces Runnisto back against the cage and clinches.
Agnarsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Agnarsson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A body shot lands from Runnisto.
Agnarsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Agnarsson blocking some punches.
Agnarsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Runnisto controls his hands.
Our sources have told us that Agnarsson has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Agnarsson is pushing Runnisto up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T1#
Runnisto throws a punch but it's blocked by Agnarsson.
Runnisto misses with some punches.
Runnisto has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Agnarsson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Runnisto can turn it around.
Agnarsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Runnisto backwards.
Agnarsson blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Agnarsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Agnarsson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Runnisto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Agnarsson tries to throw a body punch but Runnisto avoids it by throwing Agnarsson back against the cage.
Agnarsson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Runnisto misses with a punch on the inside.
Agnarsson misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Agnarsson manages to break the clinch.
A shot to the body from Runnisto misses
and Agnarsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Runnisto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Agnarsson.
Runnisto keeps the fight on the outside.
Runnisto throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Agnarsson staying out of range there.
Agnarsson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Agnarsson tries to clinch there but Runnisto circles away.
Runnisto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Runnisto scores with a decent looking hook.
Runnisto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Runnisto tries to keep at a distance but Agnarsson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Runnisto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Agnarsson trying to control the position but instead, Runnisto has worked for underhooks and has pushed Agnarsson into the cage.
Runnisto lands a right hand.
Runnisto misses with a body punch. #BC#
Agnarsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Runnisto tries to keep at a distance but Agnarsson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Runnisto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Agnarsson tries a body shot but Runnisto blocks it.
Agnarsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Runnisto blocking some punches.
Agnarsson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Agnarsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Runnisto's elbow.
Runnisto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Runnisto being controlled against the cage.
Runnisto prevents a body shot from Agnarsson.
Agnarsson blocking some punches.
Agnarsson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Runnisto on the inside.
Runnisto lands a hook that snaps the head of Agnarsson backwards.
Agnarsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Runnisto's elbow.
Agnarsson misses with a punch to the body.
Runnisto misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Runnisto.
Agnarsson tries to work over Runnisto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Runnisto has a couple of punches blocked by Agnarsson.
Runnisto misses with a punch on the inside.
Runnisto prevents a body shot from Agnarsson.
Runnisto working hard to break the clinch.
Agnarsson tries a body shot but Runnisto blocks it. #BC#
Agnarsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Agnarsson moves into range and clinches up with Runnisto.
Runnisto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Agnarsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Agnarsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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!
Runnisto is working Agnarsson over against the cage.
Agnarsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Runnisto controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Agnarsson.
Agnarsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Agnarsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Runnisto misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Agnarsson.
Agnarsson misses with a body punch.
Runnisto has a couple of punches blocked by Agnarsson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bjarni Agnarsson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Agnarsson slips under a jab from Runnisto.
The fight stays on the outside here - Agnarsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Runnisto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Runnisto just misses with a punch to the body.
Runnisto throws a lazy right hand but Agnarsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Agnarsson blocks a jab.
Agnarsson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A slow jab from Runnisto misses its intended target.
Agnarsson wants to clinch up but Runnisto keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Agnarsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Iikka Runnisto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Runnisto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Agnarsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Runnisto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Runnisto throws a lazy right hand but Agnarsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1##CL#
Agnarsson pushes Runnisto up against the cage in a clinch.
Runnisto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Runnisto is stalling here.
Agnarsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Agnarsson lands a body punch.
Agnarsson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Runnistos head.
Runnisto misses with some punches.
Agnarsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Agnarsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Agnarsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Agnarsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Runnisto's elbow. #BC#
Agnarsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Runnisto connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Agnarsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Runnisto throws a lazy right hand but Agnarsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Runnisto swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Runnisto takes a swing at Agnarsson's ribcage but misses.
Runnisto throws a jab but it's blocked by Agnarsson.
Runnisto keeps the fight on the outside.
Agnarsson wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Agnarsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Runnisto let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Agnarsson closes the distance but Runnisto moves to the side
and Runnisto counters with a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Agnarsson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Runnisto works Agnarsson's body with a nice hook.
Runnisto circles away from the clinch attempt
and Runnisto counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Runnisto. Agnarsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Runnisto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Runnisto misses with a right hand
and Agnarsson counters with a left to the body.
Agnarsson misses with a looping right.
Runnisto misses with a right hand
and Agnarsson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Runnisto misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Agnarsson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Runnisto.
Agnarsson tries to clinch up but Runnisto circles away and keeps his distance.
Agnarsson tries to bum rush Runnisto with a series of wild strikes but Runnisto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Runnisto scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Agnarsson doesn't seem bothered though.
Agnarsson wants to clinch up but Runnisto keeps it at a distance.
Runnisto cracks Agnarsson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T4#
Runnisto looks to score with a jab to the body but Agnarsson is just out of range.
Runnisto with a nice cross.
Runnisto throws a hook but Agnarsson blocks it.#CL#
Agnarsson moves into the clinch.
Agnarsson avoiding damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Agnarsson can't find room to land a body shot as Runnisto controls the action. #BC#
Agnarsson breaks from the clinch.
Agnarsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Runnisto tries to get set, Agnarsson tries to push him back and clinch up but Runnisto manages to avoid the attempt.
Runnisto throws a lazy uppercut
and Agnarsson counters with a nice body kick.
Agnarsson wants to clinch.
Runnisto just misses with a punch to the body.
Runnisto throws a hook but Agnarsson avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iikka Runnisto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Runnisto with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Runnisto throws out a loose jab but Agnarsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Agnarsson throws a combination that misses
and Runnisto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Agnarsson is looking to clinch.
Agnarsson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Runnisto looks to land a right hand but Agnarsson moved out of range.
Agnarsson is looking to clinch but Runnisto is avoiding it.
Runnisto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Runnisto throws a nice looking combination but Agnarsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little feinted left hand from Agnarsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Runnisto loads up on a big right hand but Agnarsson slips the punch.
Runnisto swats away the attempt to clinch by Agnarsson.#T1#
A big left from Runnisto misses.
Runnisto on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Agnarsson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Runnisto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Agnarsson slips a jab from Runnisto.
Runnisto throws a sloppy body shot
and Agnarsson counters with an outside leg kick.
Runnisto works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice shot by Runnisto.
Agnarsson tries to clinch but Runnisto moves out of range.
Runnisto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Agnarsson.
Runnisto cracks Agnarsson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Runnisto misses with a left hand
and Agnarsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Agnarsson ducks right into an uppercut from Runnisto.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Agnarsson doesn't manage to clinch there - Runnisto circles away. #T2#
Agnarsson tries to close the distance and clinch but Runnisto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Agnarsson ducks under a wild hook from Runnisto.
Agnarsson is looking to clinch.
Agnarsson tries to clinch up but Runnisto circles away and keeps his distance.
Runnisto looks to throw the jab but Agnarsson is out of range.
Agnarsson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Runnisto misses the target.
Runnisto throws a body punch but Agnarsson moves out of range.
Agnarsson looks to land a combination but Runnisto avoids it well.
A swing and a miss from Agnarsson.
Runnisto feints a counter leg kick.
Agnarsson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Agnarsson tries to clinch
and Runnisto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Runnisto misses with a hook.#T3#
Runnisto misses with a straight left.
Runnisto jabs at Agnarsson's body.
Agnarsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Runnisto misses with a hook. Agnarsson ducked under it nicely.
Agnarsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Agnarsson staying out of range there.
Runnisto loads up on a big right hand but Agnarsson slips the punch.
Runnisto scores with a jab to the body.
Runnisto misses with a hook. Agnarsson ducked under it nicely.
Runnisto slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Agnarsson avoids the body shot from Runnisto.
Runnisto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Agnarsson moves away.#CL#
Agnarsson closes the distance and clinches.#T4#
Agnarsson lands with a right to the head.
Agnarsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Agnarsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Runnisto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Runnisto tries to work over Agnarsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Agnarsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Runnisto misses with a body punch.
Agnarsson can't find room to land a body shot as Runnisto controls the action.
Agnarsson misses with the head strike.
Agnarsson slows down the pace here.
Runnisto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Agnarsson cracks Runnisto with a nice body shot.
Runnisto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bjarni Agnarsson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Runnisto misses with a punch to the body.
Runnisto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Agnarsson scores with an uppercut up the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Iikka Runnisto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Runnisto 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iikka Runnisto!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 161
Date: Jan 06, 2018

Event: MMAHelsinki - 158
Date: Dec 13, 2017

#R1#
Laureana throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Runnisto's waist but Runnisto gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Laureana off to one side.
Laureana looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Runnisto is fending him off so far but Laureana persists. Nope, Runnisto circles away and we're back to standing.
Laureana shoots in and drives through. Runnisto sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francisco Antonio Laureana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laureana shoots in but no luck this time.
It seemed like Runnisto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Runnisto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laureana manages to avoid it.
No luck for Laureana with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Laureana scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB#
Laureana tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Runnisto wants to control but Laureana postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laureana sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Runnisto is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #SUB#
Laureana wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Runnisto, who protects the arm well. #T1#
Runnisto is trying to control Laureana's posture but Laureana avoids it.
Laureana throws an elbow but Runnisto slips to the side and avoids it well.#SUB#
Laureana looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Laureana advances to mount.
Runnisto holds on to Laureana as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Laureana misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Laureana can't control as he wanted to and Runnisto manages to get the fight back to his half guard. #T2#
Runnisto is looking to improve his position.
Laureana trying to pass the guard but Runnisto defending well.
Runnisto wants to control but Laureana is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Laureana is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Laureana is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Laureana content to control rather than advance.
Runnisto moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3#
Runnisto keeping moving, preventing Laureana from controlling successfully.
Runnisto wants to sweep but no luck.
Laureana trying to control but Runnisto is working from the bottom.
Laureana missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Laureana wants to control from the top but Runnisto keeps moving.
Runnisto looking for a sweep. Not yet Runnisto, not yet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Laureana wants to control from the top but Runnisto keeps moving.
Laureana looking to sit in guard and control but Runnisto gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T4#
Runnisto controls from within his opponent's guard.
Laureana keeping moving, preventing Runnisto from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laureana looking to hit a scissor sweep but Runnisto is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Iikka Runnisto will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Laureana shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Laureana takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Runnisto lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Francisco Antonio Laureana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laureana dives in and grabs Runnisto's left leg, looking for a takedown. Runnisto pushes down on Laureana's head and hops out.
Runnisto throws a shot from downtown. Laureana moves away and avoids it.
No luck for Laureana with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francisco Antonio Laureana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slow jab from Runnisto misses its intended target.
Laureana tries to counter with a takedown but Runnisto is quick to defend against it.
Runnisto takes a swing at Laureana's ribcage but misses.
Laureana changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Runnisto leaves Laureana with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Runnisto throws a hook but Laureana blocks it.
Laureana misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Laureana definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Laureana shoots in for a takedown but Runnisto shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Runnisto has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Laureana is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Runnisto throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Laureana drops down looking for a counter takedown but Runnisto sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Laureana shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #T1#
Runnisto looking for a sweep. Not yet Runnisto, not yet. #SUB#
Laureana drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Runnisto manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Laureana has Runnisto in his guard.#REVB#
Runnisto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Runnisto controls from within his opponent's guard.
Laureana looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Runnisto 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.
Runnisto must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Runnisto advances position into side control!
Runnisto is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Laureana will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Runnisto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laureana keeps working. #T3#
Laureana tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Runnisto wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Runnisto controlling the position from side mount.
Runnisto tries to move into full mount but can't pass Laureana's legs.
Laureana is looking for a sweep.
Laureana being controlled for a moment. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Laureana is trying to get back to half guard.
Laureana being controlled for a moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Laureana shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Runnisto pinned against the cage. Runnisto gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laureana tries to score a power double leg takedown but Runnisto sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Laureana somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iikka Runnisto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Laureana looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Runnisto is fending him off so far but Laureana persists. Nope, Runnisto circles away and we're back to standing.
A nice side step and Runnisto releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Laureana shoots in but Runnisto avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Laureana misses with a takedown attempt - Runnisto sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francisco Antonio Laureana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Runnisto leaves Laureana with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Laureana shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Runnisto counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Francisco Antonio Laureana has been cut.
Laureana shoots in for a takedown but Runnisto shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Laureana doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Francisco Antonio Laureana is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Runnisto defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Laureana.
Laureana shoots in for a takedown but Runnisto shows good takedown defense.
Runnisto bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Laureana's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
No luck for Laureana with that takedown attempt. #T1#
Runnisto loads up on a big right hand but Laureana slips the punch.
Runnisto scores with a crisp jab that stopped Laureana in his tracks.
Iikka Runnisto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Runnisto connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Laureana momentarily.
Runnisto misses with a straight left.
Laureana appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Runnisto tries to bum rush Laureana with a series of wild strikes but Laureana uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Laureana half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nice defenses there by Laureana.#TD#
Laureana looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Runnisto!#SUB#
Laureana working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Runnisto struggling a bit here.#T2#
Runnisto is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Laureana trying to control the action but Runnisto is working from the bottom. #T3#
Runnisto defending against the ground and pound. #SUB#
Laureana is trying to get an arm triangle but Runnisto is defending well. #SUB#
Laureana is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Runnisto has escaped the position, nice work there.
Runnisto tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Laureana looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Laureana works to advance to full mount. Runnisto defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Iikka Runnisto is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Runnisto wants to hold on but Laureana pushes him away.
Runnisto really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Francisco Antonio Laureana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Laureana thowing shots but they're missing.
Runnisto wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Laureana.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Laureana punching from mount but Runnisto doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Laureana thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

And that's the end of the fight!
Iikka Runnisto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Runnisto 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iikka Runnisto!
Francisco Antonio Laureana spoke after the fight, saying 'Cant believe this has happened, im going to look at the game plan and make sure next fight will be different'.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 153
Date: Nov 12, 2017

#R1#
Nutzzzz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nutzzzz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nutzzzz misses with a looping right.
Nutzzzz misses the body punch
and Runnisto counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Runnisto rushes Nutzzzz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nutzzzz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nutzzzz prevents a body shot from Runnisto.
Nutzzzz scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Nutzzzz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nutzzzz scores with a nice right hand.
Runnisto slips under a jab from Nutzzzz.
Nutzzzz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Runnisto.
Runnisto throws a jab when Nutzzzz was well out of range.
Nutzzzz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Runnisto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Nutzzzz. Runnisto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nutzzzz checks a leg kick.
Runnisto tries to bum rush Nutzzzz with a series of wild strikes but Nutzzzz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice cross by Nutzzzz.#T1#
Nutzzzz throws a right hand that misses
and Nutzzzz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Runnisto throws out a loose jab but Nutzzzz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nutzzzz thinks about countering with a head kick.
Nutzzzz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good standup being displayed there by Runnisto as he connects with a hook.
Runnisto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nutzzzz.
Runnisto misses with a hook to the body
and Runnisto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nutzzzz throws a body shot but no joy.
Runnisto takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL2#
Runnisto has taken the fight to the clinch.
Runnisto looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Runnisto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nutzzzz misses with a punch on the inside.
Nutzzzz prevents a body shot from Runnisto.
Runnisto swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Nutzzzz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Runnisto tries to work over Nutzzzz's front leg with a kick but Nutzzzz checks it. #T2#
Nutzzzz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Runnisto feints a jab promting Nutzzzz to slip. Runnisto then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nutzzzz slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A jab lands there for Runnisto.
Nutzzzz throws the left hand but Runnisto avoids the punch easily.
Runnisto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Runnisto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nutzzzz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Runnisto ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Runnisto slips under a jab.
Runnisto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big left from Nutzzzz misses.
Runnisto misses the jab.#CL#
Nutzzzz moves into the clinch.
Runnisto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Runnisto stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Runnisto misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Runnisto lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nutzzzz misses with some punches.
Nutzzzz working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Runnisto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nutzzzz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Runnisto misses with an uppercut. Nutzzzz saw that one coming.
Nutzzzz is looking to counter punch.
Nutzzzz throws the left hand but Runnisto avoids the punch easily.
Runnisto throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nutzzzz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Runnisto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nutzzzz.
Nutzzzz moves away from the strike by Runnisto.
Nutzzzz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nutzzzz looks to score with a jab to the body but Runnisto is just out of range.
Nutzzzz cracks Runnisto with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nutzzzz misses with a looping right.
Nutzzzz tries to move into range but Runnisto moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nutzzzz ducks under a wild hook from Runnisto.#T4#
Runnisto takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Runnisto cracks Nutzzzz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nutzzzz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Runnisto.
Runnisto scores with the left hand. Nutzzzz knows he should have avoided that one.
Runnisto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nutzzzz.
Nutzzzz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nutzzzz misses with a hook. Runnisto ducked under it nicely.
Runnisto connects with a body shot that sends Nutzzzz's belly button to the back.
Runnisto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nutzzzz lands a nice hook to Runnisto's body. Runnisto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nutzzzz takes a swing at Runnisto's ribcage but misses.
Nutzzzz ducks under a wild hook from Runnisto.
A quick step to the side and Nutzzzz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Runnisto takes a swing at Nutzzzz's ribcage but misses.
Nutzzzz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Runnisto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Deez Nutzzzz will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Runnisto throws a leg kick but Nutzzzz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Runnisto is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Runnisto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Runnisto throws a series of punches but Nutzzzz moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Runnisto.
Runnisto is looking for the big counter here.
Runnisto throws the left hand but Nutzzzz avoids the punch easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Nutzzzz misses its target.
Nutzzzz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Runnisto's head backwards.
Nutzzzz cracks a nice hook into Runnisto's ribs.
Nutzzzz throws a looping overhand right but Runnisto ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Runnisto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nutzzzz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Runnisto connects with a nice looking jab.
Runnisto lands an overhand right.
Runnisto slips a straight right by Nutzzzz.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nutzzzz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Nutzzzz.
Nutzzzz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Runnisto misses with a few strikes there.
Nutzzzz looks to throw the jab but Runnisto is out of range.
Runnisto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Runnisto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nutzzzz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Runnisto lunges at Nutzzzz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nutzzzz's hand.
Deez Nutzzzz is winning the standup battle so far.
Runnisto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nutzzzz.
Nutzzzz misses with an uppercut. Runnisto saw that one coming.
Runnisto throws the left hand but Nutzzzz avoids the punch easily.
Nutzzzz throws a hook but Runnisto avoids it easily.
Nutzzzz ducks under a wild hook from Runnisto.
Nutzzzz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nutzzzz throws a body punch but Runnisto moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Runnisto misses.#T2#
Runnisto throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Nutzzzz to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nutzzzz misses with a lunging right hand
and Runnisto counters with a straight right hand.
Runnisto fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nutzzzz.
Nutzzzz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Runnisto manages to avoid it.
Runnisto tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nutzzzz is able to avoid easily.
Runnisto clobbers Nutzzzz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Runnisto misses with a two punch combination.
Runnisto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nutzzzz moves away.
Nutzzzz misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nutzzzz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Runnisto throws an overhand right that lands on Nutzzzz's shoulder, as Nutzzzz tries to avoid the shot.
Nutzzzz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Runnisto's head.
Nutzzzz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Runnisto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nutzzzz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T3#
Runnisto moves out of range of the strikes.
Runnisto misses the jab.
Runnisto takes a swing at Nutzzzz's ribcage but misses.
Runnisto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nutzzzz misses with a looping right.
Runnisto with a jab.
Nutzzzz misses with an uppercut. Runnisto saw that one coming.
Nutzzzz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nutzzzz staying out of range there.
Runnisto swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Nutzzzz to counter with a crisp jab.
Nutzzzz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Runnisto.
Nutzzzz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Runnisto manages to avoid it.
Nutzzzz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Nutzzzz gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4#
Runnisto struggles to land a body shot inside as Nutzzzz controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Nutzzzz fails to land.
Runnisto pushes Nutzzzz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nutzzzz.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Runnisto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Runnisto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nutzzzz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Runnisto on the side of the head.
Nutzzzz throws a body shot but no joy.
Runnisto misses with an uppercut
and Nutzzzz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nutzzzz missing with a left hand there. Runnisto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nutzzzz throws a poor cross that misses
and Runnisto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nutzzzz takes a swing at Runnisto's ribcage but misses.
Nutzzzz misses with a straight right.
Runnisto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Deez Nutzzzz will probably get the nod.
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#
A jab from Nutzzzz misses.
As Nutzzzz backs off Runnisto throws a huge counter combo but Nutzzzz manages to avoid it all.
Runnisto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nutzzzz.
Nutzzzz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Runnisto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Runnisto tries to work over Nutzzzz's front leg with a kick but Nutzzzz checks it.
Nutzzzz moves out of range of the strikes.
Nutzzzz slips under a jab from Runnisto.
Runnisto scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nutzzzz doesn't seem bothered though.
Nutzzzz lands with a right hand.
A cross from Runnisto lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nutzzzz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Runnisto.
Nutzzzz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Runnisto comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nutzzzz looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A slow jab from Nutzzzz misses its intended target.
Runnisto walks into a stiff left hand from Nutzzzz.#T1#
Nutzzzz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice straight punches there by Nutzzzz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nutzzzz.
Runnisto thows a leg kick but Nutzzzz checks it
and Nutzzzz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nutzzzz misses with a shot to the body
and Runnisto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nutzzzz avoids the body shot from Runnisto.
Runnisto comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Runnisto thuds a left hand into Nutzzzz's body.
Nutzzzz misses the jab.
It seemed like Runnisto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nutzzzz misses with a body shot.
Nutzzzz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nutzzzz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Runnisto wants to clinch up but Nutzzzz keeps it at a distance.
Runnisto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nutzzzz.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nutzzzz just misses with a punch to the body.
Iikka Runnisto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nutzzzz throws a jab when Runnisto was well out of range.
Runnisto thuds a left hand into Nutzzzz's body.#CL2#
Runnisto forces Nutzzzz back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Nutzzzz breaks the clinch.
Nutzzzz throws out a loose jab but Runnisto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Runnisto connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nutzzzz. Nutzzzz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice shot by Runnisto.
Runnisto missing with a left hand there. Nutzzzz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Runnisto swings for the body but Nutzzzz moves out of range.
Nutzzzz was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nutzzzz lands a jab.
Runnisto misses the body punch
and Nutzzzz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Runnisto misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Runnisto misses with an uppercut
and Nutzzzz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Runnisto slips a jab from Nutzzzz.
Nutzzzz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Runnisto motions for Nutzzzz to come forward. Runnisto throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nutzzzz avoids the body shot from Runnisto.
Runnisto goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Runnisto looks to land a right hand but Nutzzzz moved out of range.
Nutzzzz scores with a jab to the head.
Runnisto wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nutzzzz thuds his right hand into Runnisto's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nutzzzz lunges at Runnisto with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Runnisto's hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nutzzzz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Nutzzzz throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Nutzzzz slips a jab from Runnisto.
Nutzzzz misses with an uppercut.
Runnisto misses with an uppercut
and Nutzzzz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Runnisto lands with a cross.
Runnisto gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nutzzzz.
A punch combination from Runnisto misses.
Nutzzzz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Runnisto manages to avoid it.
Nutzzzz throws a body shot but no joy.
Runnisto blocks a jab.
Nutzzzz throws a body shot but no joy.
Nutzzzz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Runnisto connects with a right hand. Nutzzzz shakes it off.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Iikka Runnisto.
I think Nutzzzz 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Deez Nutzzzz!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 148
Date: Oct 11, 2017

#R1##CL#
Runnisto gets a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Runnisto. #BC#
Runnisto breaks from the clinch.
Halverson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Halverson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Halverson throws a hook to the side of Runnisto's head but Runnisto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Halverson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Runnisto sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Halverson somewhat.
Runnisto throws a hook but Halverson blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Halverson! But no joy.
Halverson misses with a lunging right hand
and Runnisto counters with a one-two to the body.
Runnisto looks to score with a jab to the body but Halverson is just out of range.
Halverson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Halverson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Runnisto looks to score with a jab to the body but Halverson is just out of range.
Halverson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Halverson connects with a body shot.
Halverson shoots in looking for a takedown but Runnisto manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Halverson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Runnisto throws a low kick but it's checked well by Halverson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Halverson! But no joy.
Halverson lands a jab.
Runnisto looks to land a right hand but Halverson moved out of range.
Runnisto lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Halverson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Runnisto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Halverson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Runnisto misses with an uppercut.
Runnisto throws a lazy uppercut
and Halverson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Runnisto misses with a wild body shot.
Halverson throws a lazy right hand but Runnisto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Runnisto is looking for a counter combo.
Runnisto looks to score with a jab to the body but Halverson is just out of range.#T2#
Runnisto scores with a jab to the body.
Iikka Runnisto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halverson moves away from the strike by Runnisto.
Halverson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Halverson misses with a jab to the body
and Runnisto counters with a series of strikes. Halverson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Runnisto throws the left hand but Halverson avoids the punch easily.
Runnisto's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Halverson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Runnisto scrambles back to his feet.
Runnisto misses with a low kick as Halverson jumps back.
Halverson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A telegraphed right hand from Halverson misses the target.
Runnisto misses with a hook to the body
and Halverson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Runnisto just misses with a punch to the body.
Runnisto is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Halverson's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Halverson misses with a straight left.
Runnisto lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Halverson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
The crowd cheers as Halverson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Runnisto doesn't seem phased though.#T3#
Runnisto with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Runnisto ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Halverson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Runnisto finds it's way round the side to connect with Halverson's head.
Halverson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Runnisto.
Halverson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Runnisto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Halverson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Halverson avoids a punch combination nicely.
A punch combination from Runnisto misses.
Runnisto misses with a looping right.
Runnisto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Runnisto misses with an uppercut
and Halverson counters with a nice body shot.
Runnisto connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T4#
Runnisto fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Halverson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Halverson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Runnisto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Halverson circles away quickly and effectively.
Runnisto scores with a leg kick.
Runnisto uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Halverson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Iikka Runnisto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thatcher Halverson.
Runnisto looks to score with a jab to the body but Halverson is just out of range.
Halverson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A looping hook to the body misses from Halverson. Runnisto does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Halverson looks to move away, Runnisto throws a big counter combo but Halverson just gets out of the way.
Halverson fails with a takedown attempt.
Halverson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Halverson takes a swing at Runnisto's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iikka Runnisto dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Halverson avoids the body shot from Runnisto.
Runnisto misses the shot to the body.
Halverson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Halverson fails with a takedown attempt.
Runnisto connects with a body shot that sends Halverson's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Halverson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Runnisto to the ground. Halverson is now in Runnisto's guard.
Runnisto has control of Halverson's left arm, preventing Halverson from doing any damage.
Halverson trying to control the position from guard on top but Runnisto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halverson advances position into side control!#T1#
Halverson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Halverson trying to control the action but Runnisto is working from the bottom.
Runnisto parries the strikes from Halverson easily there. Halverson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Runnisto to escape.
Runnisto is not content to let Halverson control the position.
Halverson wants to control for a moment but Runnisto uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Runnisto wants to control but Halverson is keeping busy. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Runnisto is trying to control but Halverson passes into side control!
Halverson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Runnisto keeps working.
Runnisto wants to get back to his feet.
Runnisto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Halverson is looking to take a break and control but Runnisto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB2#
Halverson is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Runnisto is trying to escape and Halverson transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Runnisto is forced to tap! Nice work there by Halverson! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thatcher Halverson!
Post fight, an emotional Thatcher Halverson said 'I'm back in saddle and heading for the top. Yo' promoter man, if you're listening... I want another title shot. And I want it right now!'.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 146
Date: Sep 29, 2017

#R1#
Shlemenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Runnisto has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Shlemenko is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Runnisto uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Shlemenko misses with a right hand
and Runnisto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shlemenko throws a low kick but it's checked well by Runnisto.
Runnisto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shlemenko.
Shlemenko tries to clinch up.
Runnisto appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Shlemenko walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Runnisto checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Shlemenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Runnisto tries to sprawl but Shlemenko drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Runnisto is looking for a sweep. Shlemenko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Runnisto manages to get to full guard. #T1#
Runnisto is pulling down on Shlemenko's head. It's preventing any offense from Shlemenko, at least for the moment.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Shlemenko trying to control but Runnisto is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shlemenko has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Spar Bros in the buildup to the fight.
Runnisto misses with a few strikes there.
Shlemenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shlemenko fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Runnisto punishes Shlemenko's body with a nice straight punch.
Jab from Shlemenko.
Runnisto misses with a combination
and Shlemenko counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Runnisto thinking. #T3#
Shlemenko moves out of range of the strikes.
Shlemenko throws a big shot that misses.
Shlemenko slips a jab and a cross from Runnisto.
Shlemenko throws a big counter combination but Runnisto scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Runnisto misses with a wild combination.
Shlemenko lands with a straight right. Runnisto didn't see that one coming.
Runnisto avoids the body shot from Shlemenko.
Shlemenko scores with a punch to the head.#T4#
Shlemenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Runnisto scores with a four punch combination!
Runnisto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Runnisto throws a right and a left that Shlemenko avoids nicely.
Shlemenko attempts a counter takedown but Runnisto avoids it well and moves away.
Shlemenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Runnisto tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shlemenko loads up on a big right hand but Runnisto slips the punch.
Shlemenko avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Alexander Shlemenko will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Shlemenko scores with a jab.
Shlemenko slips a jab and a cross from Runnisto.
Shlemenko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Runnisto has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Runnisto throws a body punch but Shlemenko moves out of range.
Runnisto misses with a body shot
and Shlemenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shlemenko misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shlemenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Shlemenko throws a right hand that Runnisto ducks under and follows up with a left that Runnisto also avoids with ease.
Runnisto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shlemenko.#T1#
Shlemenko moves to clinch but Runnisto breaks away
and Runnisto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Runnisto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Runnisto misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shlemenko is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Shlemenko thuds a left hand into Runnisto's body.
Shlemenko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Runnisto throws a series of punches but Shlemenko avoids them all with ease.
Runnisto takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shlemenko avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
Runnisto connects with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Shlemenko. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shlemenko.
Shlemenko lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Runnisto looks to throw the jab but Shlemenko is out of range.
Shlemenko misses with a straight right.
Runnisto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shlemenko throws out the jab.
Runnisto comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shlemenko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Runnisto feints a jab promting Shlemenko to slip. Runnisto then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Shlemenko slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Runnisto has knocked Shlemenko down with a huge combo! Runnisto steps away and waves a wobbly Shlemenko back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Shlemenko is rocked!
Runnisto dances in with a quick combination. Shlemenko is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Runnisto snaps Shlemenko's head back. Shlemenko stumbles backwards against the cage. Runnisto steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Shlemenko's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Shlemenko just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Iikka Runnisto!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 142
Date: Sep 10, 2017

#R1#
Runnisto bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Haraldsson's head.
Runnisto throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Haraldsson.
Runnisto takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Runnisto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Haraldsson.
Runnisto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Haraldsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Haraldsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Haraldsson misses with an uppercut. Runnisto saw that one coming.
Runnisto appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Haraldsson scores with a head kick. Runnisto tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Haraldsson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haraldsson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jab, jab by Haraldsson - just one landing.
Haraldsson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Runnisto moves out of range of the strikes.
Haraldsson misses with a left hand
and Runnisto counters with a left and a right that stings Haraldsson. #T1#
Haraldsson throws a series of punches but Runnisto moves out of range.
Runnisto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sloppy strikes from Runnisto. Those never looked like landing.
Haraldsson misses with a low kick.
Runnisto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Haraldsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Runnisto scores with a one two! Haraldsson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Haraldsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Runnisto was well out of range. Poor timing from Haraldsson.
Some wild striking there from Runnisto.
Haraldsson misses with a lunging right hand
and Runnisto counters with a left right combination that sends Haraldsson crashing to the mat - Runnisto wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Haraldsson out for a TKO! Devastating finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iikka Runnisto!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 137
Date: Aug 12, 2017

#R1#
Shlemenko fails with the takedown
and Runnisto counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Shlemenko closes the distance and clinches.
Shlemenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Runnisto.
Shlemenko misses with a punch on the inside.
Runnisto blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Shlemenko fails to land.
Runnisto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shlemenko tries to pull guard but Runnisto won't allow it.
Shlemenko has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Runnisto after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Shlemenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shlemenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shlemenko has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shlemenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shlemenko keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Runnisto's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Runnisto misses with the head strike.
Runnisto lands an uppercut.
Runnisto is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Shlemenko is keeping busy.
Runnisto has a couple of punches blocked by Shlemenko.
Runnisto is looking to control Shlemenko's arms but Shlemenko gets an underhook and turns him. Now Runnisto has his back to the cage. #T1#
Shlemenko wants to break the clinch but can't.
Shlemenko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Shlemenko.
Shlemenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Runnisto backwards. #TD#
Shlemenko ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Shlemenko no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Shlemenko looking to control.
Runnisto content to stall in guard here.
Runnisto being controlled here momentarily.
Shlemenko wants to stand up but Runnisto is controlling him.
Runnisto must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
Runnisto sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Runnisto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shlemenko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Runnisto swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Shlemenko clinches with his opponent.
Runnisto scores with a shot to the side of Shlemenko's head.
Runnisto has Shlemenko pushed against the cage.#BC#
Shlemenko breaks the clinch. #T3#
Shlemenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shlemenko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alexander Shlemenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shlemenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Runnisto.
Iikka Runnisto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shlemenko tries to clinch up
and Runnisto counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Runnisto circles away from the clinch attempt
and Runnisto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shlemenko wants to clinch but Runnisto slips to the side
enabling Runnisto to counter with a crisp jab.
Shlemenko drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Shlemenko tries to land a front kick but Runnisto steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Runnisto lands with a right hand.
Shlemenko tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Runnisto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Runnisto circles away from the clinch attempt
and Runnisto counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Runnisto tries to move into range but Shlemenko moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shlemenko on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Shlemenko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Runnisto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've been told by Shlemenko's head coaches at Academy for Advanced Ass-Whippery that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Shlemenko slips a jab and a cross from Runnisto.
Shlemenko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Shlemenko tries for a takedown but Runnisto circles away easily
and Runnisto makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Shlemenko moves to clinch but Runnisto breaks away
enabling Runnisto to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Shlemenko clinches up with Runnisto and pushes him back against the cage.
Runnisto lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shlemenko backwards. #ROC2#
Shlemenko is rocked!
A hook to the body from Runnisto.
Shlemenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shlemenko misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iikka Runnisto dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Shlemenko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Runnisto counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Shlemenko gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Runnisto.
Oh Shlemenko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shlemenko leaves his chin hanging out and Runnisto seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Shlemenko crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Iikka Runnisto!
Iikka Runnisto really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Anarchy Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 128
Date: Jun 25, 2017

#R1#
Runnisto throws a nice head kick! #CUT2#
It looks like Travis Bickle has been cut.
Runnisto has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Runnisto closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bickle sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bickle moves into full guard.
Runnisto is looking to advance position but Bickle has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Bickle controlling the pace for now.
Runnisto is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bickle sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bickle looking to control but Runnisto is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Runnisto in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T1#
Bickle throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Runnisto is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bickle lands with some strikes.
Runnisto just holding on.
Bickle lands with some strikes.
Runnisto is squirming around, avoiding Bickle's attempts to control the action.
Bickle 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.
Bickle throws a strike there. Runnisto manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Runnisto is looking to control Bickle's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Runnisto avoid being mounted?#T2#
Bickle throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Runnisto keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Runnisto tries to get to full guard but Bickle has control of the leg.
Bickle looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Runnisto with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bickle throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Runnisto to regain full guard.
Runnisto wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bickle trying to control the position from guard on top but Runnisto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Bickle has gone for a leg lock! Runnisto slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bickle's guard.#REVB##T3##SUB#
Bickle has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Runnisto is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Bickle.
Runnisto trying to control the position but Bickle is working away.
Bickle is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Runnisto uses his free foot to push down on Bickle's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bickle.
Bickle slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Runnisto is trying to control the action in half guard but Bickle is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Runnisto missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Runnisto is keen to just control but Bickle is a slippery customer.
Bickle trying to control from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Runnisto lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Bickle looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Runnisto seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bickle does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bickle wants to improve his position but Runnisto is controlling well.
Well, if Runnisto is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Runnisto is trying to control the action in half guard but Bickle is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Travis Bickle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Travis Bickle's cut.
That's time! Bickle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Runnisto tries to clinch there but Bickle circles away.
Bickle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Runnisto can do to turn this around?
Runnisto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Runnisto tries to clinch but Bickle moves out of range.
Runnisto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bickle manages to avoid it.
Bickle misses with a takedown
and Runnisto counters with a nice uppercut.
Runnisto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Runnisto on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bickle. Bickle obviously looking to wear him down.
Bickle tries a head kick but it misses.
Runnisto fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Runnisto blocks a head kick by Bickle.
Bickle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bickle.
Bickle throws a half hearted mid kick.
Iikka Runnisto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Runnisto takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T1#
Bickle lands with a hook. Runnisto tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Runnisto tries to clinch up but Bickle circles away and keeps his distance.
A combination from Bickle does no damage.
Travis Bickle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Bickle shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Runnisto manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Runnisto controls Bickle momentarily but Bickle frees himself.
Travis Bickle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Runnisto holds on and takes a little breather.
Bickle trying to control the position from guard on top but Runnisto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Runnisto looking for a sweep. Not yet Runnisto, not yet.
Bickle stands up over Runnisto, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Runnisto avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bickle with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bickle trying to control the position from guard on top but Runnisto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bickle is looking to advance position but Runnisto has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Runnisto controlling from the full mount.
Bickle is bucking up trying to escape but Runnisto cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T3#
Bickle reaches up to try and control the position but Runnisto seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Bickle rolls and tries to escape and now Runnisto has his back!
Runnisto throwing damaging strikes from the back! Bickle could be in trouble here!
Bickle turns into Runnisto and is now in his guard.
We've been informed that Runnisto has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Runnisto is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Runnisto has an active guard here but Bickle has managed to pass into half guard.
Bickle landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bickle lands strikes from half guard.
Bickle drops an elbow to the side of Runnisto's head. #T4#
Bickle is looking to take a break and control but Runnisto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Runnisto wants to get back to full guard.
Bickle working over Runnisto with some ground and pound. Runnisto looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Runnisto is looking to control Bickle's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Runnisto avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Runnisto throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Runnisto is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bickle scores with a couple of nice shots.
Runnisto wants to control but Bickle is keeping busy.
Runnisto is staying active underneath Bickle, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Runnisto is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Travis Bickle dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Travis Bickle's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Bickle gets a takedown into half guard.
Runnisto tries to get to full guard but Bickle has control of the leg.
Bickle throwing shots but Runnisto is blocking nicely.
Runnisto trying to hold on to Bickle's head to control him but Bickle postures up.
Runnisto gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bickle throwing strikes but missing.
Runnisto is looking to stand up but Bickle isn't so interested in that idea.
Bickle working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Runnisto's head.#T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bickle's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Runnisto throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Runnisto keeping moving, preventing Bickle from controlling successfully.
Bickle trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bickle looking to sit in guard and control but Runnisto gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Bickle looking to control.
Runnisto won't allow Bickle to sweep him here.
Runnisto is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Runnisto tries to stand but Bickle is controlling from the bottom. #T2#
Runnisto wants to pass the guard but Bickle is keeping the position.#SUB#
Bickle is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Runnisto defends well.
Bickle is trying to control the position but Runnisto postures up.
Runnisto with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Bickle working for a triangle but Runnisto defends it easily. #SUB#
Bickle looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T3#
Bickle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Bickle looking for subs off his back but Runnisto has passed one foot through into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Runnisto wants to control but Bickle is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Bickle looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Runnisto wants to work for an arm triangle but Bickle is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Travis Bickle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Runnisto missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Runnisto missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bickle keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bickle throws a head kick that misses.
Runnisto shoots in for a takedown but Bickle shows good takedown defense.
Bickle misses with a body kick.
Bickle lands the left hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bickle throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Runnisto is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bickle with a body shot.
Runnisto misses with a takedown attempt - Bickle sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
Bickle has Runnisto up against the cage in a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Travis Bickle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bickle 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Travis Bickle!
Travis Bickle bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
In defeat, Iikka Runnisto stepped up to the mic, saying 'Nonih.. Thanks for match. Couldn't avenge my loss and didnt stop my losing streak. Now im gonna stay training for awhile'.

Event: Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 41
Date: May 27, 2017

#R1#
Klimov throws out a loose jab but Runnisto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good exchange - Klimov coming out on top.
Runnisto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Klimov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Runnisto blocks a jab.
Klimov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Runnisto avoids the body shot from Klimov. #CL#
Runnisto has closed the distance and engaged Klimov in a clinch.
Klimov blocks the elbow strike.
Runnisto is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Klimov to keep the fight standing.
Runnisto can't get the takedown.
Klimov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Klimov manages to break the clinch.
Klimov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Runnisto has time to react.#CUT2#
It looks like Iikka Runnisto has been cut.
Runnisto fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Klimov avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iikka Runnisto. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Klimov tests Runnisto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Klimov.
Klimov connects with a nice looking jab.
Klimov throws a jab when Runnisto was well out of range.
Klimov tries to close the distance and clinch but Runnisto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Runnisto looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Vova Klimov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Runnisto misses with a takedown attempt
and Klimov counters with a nice uppercut.
Runnisto shoots in and drives through. Klimov sprawls well.
Klimov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Klimov stuffs the takedown attempt from Runnisto. Runnisto gets slowly back to his feet.
A big left from Klimov misses.
Klimov throws a lazy uppercut
and Runnisto counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Klimov thinking.
Runnisto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Klimov.#T2#
Klimov throws an off balance right hand
and Runnisto counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A big left from Klimov misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Klimov gets caught napping as Runnisto dives in and scores a takedown. Klimov manages to retain guard.
Runnisto trying to control the position from guard on top but Klimov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Klimov kicks Runnisto off and gets to his feet.
Runnisto defending well as Klimov loads up on a big left hand.
Klimov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Runnisto.
Nice jab there from Klimov.
Runnisto walks into a left hand.
Runnisto lands a leg kick that knocks Klimov off balance momentarily.
Runnisto misses with a takedown attempt - Klimov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T3#
Klimov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Runnisto ducks under a wild hook from Klimov.
Vova Klimov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Runnisto tries for a takedown but Klimov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Runnisto goes for a double leg but Klimov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Klimov continues to drive forward.
Klimov looks to land a right hand but Runnisto moved out of range.
Klimov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Runnisto takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Runnisto swats away the attempt to clinch by Klimov.
As Klimov tries to get set, Runnisto tries to push him back and clinch up but Klimov manages to avoid the attempt.
Klimov misses with an uppercut. Runnisto saw that one coming.
Klimov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Runnisto.
Klimov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Klimov circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Runnisto rushes Klimov and presses him up against the cage.
Klimov lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
A shot in the inside from Klimov.
Runnisto is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Klimov gets through Runnisto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Klimov lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Runnisto letting Klimov take a breather here.
Klimov lands a left hand. #BC2#
Klimov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Runnisto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Klimov.
Klimov lands a lovely overhand right.
Runnisto tries to move into range but Klimov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Klimov throws an overhand right that lands on Runnisto's shoulder, as Runnisto tries to avoid the shot.
Runnisto slips a straight right by Klimov.
Runnisto shoots in for a takedown but Klimov shows good takedown defense.
Runnisto fails with the takedown
and Klimov counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vova Klimov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Iikka Runnisto's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Runnisto takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Klimov misses with a straight right.
Klimov misses with a looping left.
Klimov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Runnisto was well out of range. Poor timing from Klimov.
Runnisto tries to move into range but Klimov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vova Klimov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Runnisto fails to land the takedown.
Runnisto with a poor takedown
and Klimov counters with a straight right hand.
Runnisto defending well as Klimov loads up on a big left hand.
Runnisto avoids the body shot from Klimov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Runnisto doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Klimov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iikka Runnisto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Runnisto tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Klimov swivels and escapes.
Klimov lands a really nice looking cross but Runnisto seems unphased.
Runnisto looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Klimov is fending him off so far but Runnisto persists. Nope, Klimov circles away and we're back to standing.
Iikka Runnisto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Klimov scores with a punch to the head.
Klimov just misses with a punch to the body.
Runnisto with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Klimov to score with a decent uppercut.#ROC2#
Runnisto is rocked!
Klimov scores with a hook to the body. Runnisto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Oh Runnisto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Runnisto is trying hard to land a takedown here. Klimov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Runnisto seems to have got his legs back now.
Runnisto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Runnisto tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Klimov manages to circle out of the way.
Klimov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Runnisto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Klimov.
Runnisto throws a jab when Klimov was well out of range.
Runnisto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Klimov lands with a nice body punch.
Klimov scores with a body shot.
Klimov scores with the left hand. Runnisto knows he should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Runnisto slips a straight right by Klimov.#T2#
Klimov steps in with a hook that catches Runnisto right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Klimov follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Runnisto looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vova Klimov!
A very excited looking Vova Klimov rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
In defeat, Iikka Runnisto stepped up to the mic, saying 'Nonih.. Thanks for match. Couldn't avenge my loss and didnt stop my losing streak. Now im gonna stay training for awhile'.

Event: Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 35
Date: Apr 29, 2017

#R1#
Runnisto tries to work over Kincaid's front leg with a kick but Kincaid checks it. #CL2#
Kincaid rushes Runnisto and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kincaid has a couple of punches blocked by Runnisto.
Runnisto has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kincaid after a bit of a struggle.
Kincaid misses with a hook to the ribs.
Runnisto tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short right from Kincaid.
Kincaid swings wildly with an uppercut but Runnisto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kincaid has a couple of punches blocked by Runnisto.
I was talking to Runnisto's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kincaid works on Runnisto's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Runnisto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kincaid throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kincaid misses with the head strike.
Kincaid swings wildly with an uppercut but Runnisto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kincaid misses with some punches. #T1#
Kincaid lands with a left to the head.
Kincaid misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kincaid lands a right hand that snaps the head of Runnisto backwards.
Kincaid fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kincaid fails to land.
Kincaid tries a body shot but Runnisto blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kincaid.
Runnisto wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kincaid has him pressed against the cage.
Kincaid tries to throw a body punch but Runnisto avoids it by throwing Kincaid back against the cage. #BC#
Runnisto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kincaid takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kincaid misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Runnisto.
Kincaid leaves Runnisto with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iikka Runnisto. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Runnisto misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Kincaid moves into the clinch.
Kincaid misses with some punches.
Kincaid can't find room to land a body shot as Runnisto controls the action.
Kincaid creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Runnisto's defenses. #CUT2#
It looks like Iikka Runnisto has been cut.
Runnisto tries to circle away but Kincaid has him pinned against the cage.
Runnisto goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kincaid prevents it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice elbow from Kincaid.
Runnisto tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kincaid smiles and moves away.
Runnisto throws a body kick that misses.
Kincaid throws a looping overhand right but Runnisto ducks down to avoid it.
Reuben Kincaid is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Runnisto scores with a jab.
Kincaid connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Runnisto misses with a double jab #CL2#
and Kincaid holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T3#
Kincaid misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kincaid tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Runnisto stalling.
Kincaid throws an elbow but it misses.
Kincaid throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kincaid tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
Runnisto drags the fight down to the ground.
Kincaid is looking to stand up but Runnisto won't let him.
Kincaid prevents Runnisto from getting back to his feet.
Kincaid postures up. #SUB#
Runnisto working for a triangle but Kincaid defends it easily.
Runnisto being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
Runnisto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kincaid manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Runnisto won't allow Kincaid to sweep him here.
Kincaid pulls Runnisto in to control the position.
Runnisto sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reuben Kincaid dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Iikka Runnisto'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#
Runnisto looks for the body kick but Kincaid saw that one coming.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Runnisto looks to throw the jab but Kincaid is out of range.
Runnisto moves to clinch but Kincaid breaks away
and Kincaid counters with a left to the body.
Runnisto misses with a head kick.
Kincaid thuds a left hand into Runnisto's body.#CL#
Runnisto instigates a clinch.
Runnisto jumps guard but Kincaid turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Runnisto is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kincaid pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kincaid lands a nice uppercut.
Runnisto wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kincaid has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Runnisto avoids the elbow strike from Kincaid, against the cage.
Kincaid lands a right hand.
Kincaid lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Runnisto tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kincaid smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iikka Runnisto. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Runnisto gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Runnisto is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kincaid is defending well.
Runnisto is working for takedown but Kincaid is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kincaid lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Runnisto backwards.
Kincaid misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kincaid throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Runnistos head.
A bit of stalling here from Runnisto.
Kincaid misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kincaid misses with a body punch.
Kincaid tries to work over Runnisto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kincaid lands with a left to the head.
Kincaid gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T2#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Runnisto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kincaid can't find room to land a body shot as Runnisto controls the action.
Kincaid throws a head punch that misses.
Runnisto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Runnisto changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kincaid fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kincaid throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Runnisto 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Runnisto tries to close the distance and clinch but Kincaid swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Runnisto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kincaid as he jumps to the side. #T3#
Runnisto is looking to slow Kincaid down with leg kicks.
Kincaid motions for Runnisto to come forward. Kincaid throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Runnisto attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kincaid misses with a body shot.
Runnisto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Runnisto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kincaid tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Runnisto was well out of range. Poor timing from Kincaid.
Kincaid has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#CL#
Runnisto gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kincaid tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Kincaid missing with knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kincaid.
Kincaid fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kincaid has a couple of punches blocked by Runnisto.
Kincaid tries to throw a body punch but Runnisto avoids it by throwing Kincaid back against the cage.
Runnisto prevents a body shot from Kincaid.
Runnisto tries to land knees in the clinch but Kincaid avoids the damage to the body.
Runnisto tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kincaid just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kincaid tries to work over Runnisto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Runnisto prevents a body shot from Kincaid.
Kincaid lands with a short shot to the head.
Runnisto is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC#
Runnisto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Runnisto darts in looking for a takedown but Kincaid gets double underhooks and turns Runnisto into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reuben Kincaid showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Iikka Runnisto'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#
Runnisto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kincaid but Kincaid pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kincaid tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Runnisto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Runnisto changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Runnisto takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Runnisto misses with a looping left.
Runnisto fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kincaid on the side of the head.
Kincaid lands a jab to the head.
Kincaid throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Kincaid moves into the clinch.
Kincaid is leaning against Runnisto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kincaid lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kincaid gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kincaid is working Runnisto over against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Kincaid struggles to land a body shot inside as Runnisto controls his hands.
Reuben Kincaid seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kincaid doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kincaid can't find room to land a body shot as Runnisto controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Runnisto.
Kincaid lands with a right to the head.
Kincaid scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kincaid misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kincaid working aggressively here.
Kincaid misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Runnisto.
Runnisto tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kincaid misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kincaid tries to land knees in the clinch but Runnisto avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Runnisto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Runnisto clinches up with Kincaid and pushes him back against the cage.
Kincaid has a couple of punches blocked by Runnisto. #T2#
Kincaid tries to throw a body punch but Runnisto avoids it by throwing Kincaid back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Runnisto scores with a nice short uppercut.
Runnisto tries to pull guard but Kincaid forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iikka Runnisto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kincaid works on Runnisto's body with a couple of short punches.
Kincaid lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head 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!
Runnisto tries to circle away but Kincaid has him pinned against the cage.
Runnisto throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kincaid blocks it with crossed arms.
A right hand to the body from Kincaid.
Kincaid scores with a hook to the body.#BC#
Runnisto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kincaid fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Runnisto has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Reuben Kincaid seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Kincaid rushes Runnisto and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kincaid lands a hook that snaps the head of Runnisto backwards.
Kincaid working aggressively here. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kincaid.
Kincaid misses with the head strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Kincaid.
Kincaid misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kincaid fails to land.
Runnisto is trying to pull guard but Kincaid turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Runnisto fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC#
Runnisto breaks from the clinch.
Kincaid throws a body punch but Runnisto moves out of range.
Runnisto tries for a takedown but Kincaid sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kincaid is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Runnisto rather than just go for the knockout.
Kincaid pushes Runnisto away with a front kick.
Runnisto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Runnisto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kincaid as he jumps to the side.
Kincaid flicks out a counter leg kick but Runnisto steps away.#T4#
Kincaid lands a nice hook to Runnisto's body. Runnisto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kincaid tries a low kick but Runnisto avoids it.
Kincaid lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Runnisto at a distance.
Kincaid leaves Runnisto with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Iikka Runnisto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kincaid scores with a sloppy right hand. Runnisto should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kincaid misses with a body shot.
Kincaid scores with a jab to the body.
No luck for Runnisto with that takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Reuben Kincaid comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kincaid 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reuben Kincaid!
A determined Reuben Kincaid 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!
In defeat, Iikka Runnisto stepped up to the mic, saying 'Nonih.. Thanks for match. Couldn't avenge my loss and didnt stop my losing streak. Now im gonna stay training for awhile'.

Event: Primal 59
Date: Mar 03, 2017

#R1#
Hunter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Runnisto has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hunter is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Runnisto blocks a leg kick.
Runnisto scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Runnisto lands a jab to the nose.
Hunter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Runnisto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hunter manages to avoid it.
Runnisto looks to score with a jab to the body but Hunter is just out of range.
Runnisto connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A shot to the body from Hunter misses
letting Runnisto counter with a right hand.
Runnisto misses the shot to the body.
A combination from Runnisto does no damage.
Hunter avoids the body shot from Runnisto.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hunter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hunter blocks a jab.
Runnisto takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Runnisto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hunter is looking for a counter combo.
Runnisto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hunter throws out the jab. #T1#
Runnisto takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Runnisto tries to bum rush Hunter with a series of wild strikes but Hunter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hunter tried to counter with a leg kick but Runnisto avoided it.
Runnisto throws out a loose jab but Hunter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Runnisto takes a swing at Hunter's ribcage but misses.
Runnisto throws the kick towards the body but Hunter avoids it.#CL#
Hunter darts in and clinches Runnisto up against the cage.
Runnisto cracks Hunter with a nice body shot.
Hunter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Runnisto lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hunter misses with a body punch.
Hunter blocks a body shot from Runnisto.
Hunter tries a body shot but Runnisto blocks it.
Hunter working aggressively here.
Runnisto struggles to land a body shot inside as Hunter controls his hands.
Runnisto lands a hook to the side of the head.
I was talking to Hunter's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hunter misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Runnisto. #T2#
Hunter swings wildly with an uppercut but Runnisto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Runnisto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Runnisto cracks Hunter with a nice body shot.
Hunter lands with a right to the head.
Runnisto struggles to land a body shot inside as Hunter controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Hunter fails to land.
Runnisto working aggressively here.
Hunter swings wildly with an uppercut but Runnisto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hunter working aggressively here.
Runnisto can't find room to land a body shot as Hunter controls the action.
A short right from Runnisto.
Runnisto lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hunter lands with a light punch inside.
Hunter blocking some punches. #T3#
Hunter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Runnisto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hunter misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Hunter breaks from the clinch.
Hunter looks to land a combination but Runnisto avoids it well.
Runnisto misses with an uppercut. Hunter saw that one coming.
Hunter went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hunter punishes Runnisto's body with a nice straight punch.
Runnisto goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Runnisto blocks a jab.
Hunter blocks a jab.
Hunter lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CL#
Hunter forces Runnisto back against the cage and clinches.
Hunter lands a nice shot to the body.
Runnisto taking a breather.
A short right from Runnisto on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hook to the body lands for Hunter.
Runnisto throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Hunter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Runnisto.
Runnisto swings wildly with an uppercut but Hunter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Runnisto misses with a punch on the inside.
Runnisto pressing his opponent against the cage.
Runnisto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hunter tries to throw a body punch but Runnisto avoids it by throwing Hunter back against the cage.
Hunter misses with a punch to the body.
Hunter is struggling to control the position.
Hunter misses with a body punch.
Hunter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Runnisto tries to work over Hunter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Runnisto just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hunter's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Iikka Runnisto will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Runnisto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunter was well out of range. Poor timing from Runnisto.
Runnisto lands with a straight right. Hunter didn't see that one coming.
Hunter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hunter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Runnisto.
Runnisto misses with a looping left.
Nice straight punches there by Hunter. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hunter.
Hunter wants to slow Runnisto down by chopping away at his legs.
Runnisto lands with an uppercut that bounces Hunter off the cage and back into range.
A shot to the body from Runnisto misses
and Hunter counters with a straight right hand.
Runnisto throws the left hand but Hunter avoids the punch easily.
Hunter scores with a hook to the body. Runnisto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hunter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Runnisto cracks the inside of Hunter's front leg.
Iikka Runnisto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hunter lands with a nice body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunter scores with a nice strike.
Hunter looks to score with a jab to the body but Runnisto is just out of range.
Runnisto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hunter throws out the jab. #T1#
Runnisto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Hunter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Runnisto throws a body shot but no joy.
Hunter tries to clinch but Runnisto is having none of it.
Runnisto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunter. #CL#
Runnisto gets tackled into the cage by Hunter. Hunter maintains the clinch.
Hunter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Runnisto blocking some punches.
Hunter is looking to control Runnisto's arms but Runnisto gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hunter has his back to the cage.
Runnisto tries to work over Hunter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hunter misses with the head strike.
Runnisto blocks an uppercut.
Runnisto lands a shot to the body.
Runnisto tries a body shot but Hunter blocks it.
Runnisto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Runnisto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Runnisto struggles to land a body shot inside as Hunter controls his hands. #T2#
Runnisto lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hunter misses with a short punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Hunter.
Hunter pushes Runnisto back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Runnisto.
Hunter prevents a body shot from Runnisto.
Hunter working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Runnisto digs a right hand underneath Hunter's ribcage. Hunter let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hunter blocking some punches.
Hunter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Runnisto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Runnisto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hunter working aggressively here.
Runnisto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Iikka Runnisto seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunter.
Runnisto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunter throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Hunter has a couple of punches blocked by Runnisto.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunter.
Hunter is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Runnisto is keeping busy.
Still in the clinch, Runnisto scores with a nice short uppercut.
Runnisto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hunter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hunter struggles to land a body shot inside as Runnisto controls his hands.
Hunter tries to work over Runnisto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Runnisto lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Runnisto misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Hunter manages to break the clinch.
Runnisto moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Runnisto missing with a left hand there. Hunter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A low kick from Hunter misses
and Runnisto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hunter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Hunter throws a hook but Runnisto avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Runnisto.
Runnisto throws a lazy right hand but Hunter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hunter throws an overhand right that lands on Runnisto's shoulder, as Runnisto tries to avoid the shot.
Runnisto blocks a low kick nicely.
Hunter comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Runnisto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Runnisto swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hunter throws out a powerful jab.
Hunter misses with a wild body shot.
Hunter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Runnisto.
Runnisto cracks Hunter with a good jab.
Hunter scores with a nice strike.
Runnisto lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Runnisto connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hunter. Hunter circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Iikka Runnisto will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hunter tries to score with a low kick but Runnisto moves his leg out of the way.
Hunter goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Runnisto on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Runnisto misses the jab.
Hunter connects with a looping right hand.
Hunter avoids the body shot from Runnisto.
Runnisto blocks a leg kick.
Hunter misses with an uppercut.
Runnisto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hunter slips under a jab.
Hunter is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Hunter closes the distance and pushes Runnisto back into the cage.
Hunter working aggressively here.
Hunter prevents a body shot from Runnisto.
A bit of stalling here from Runnisto.
Hunter throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Hunter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hunter is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hunter misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunter.
Runnisto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Runnisto fails to land.
Hunter misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunter.
A right handed body shot lands from Runnisto.
Hunter misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Runnisto.
Runnisto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hunter's elbow.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Runnisto tries a body shot but Hunter blocks it. #T2#
Hunter blocks a body shot from Runnisto.
Runnisto misses with some punches.
Hunter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Hunter.
A short uppercut from Hunter.
Runnisto can't find room to land a body shot as Hunter controls the action.
Runnisto throws a head punch that misses.
Runnisto lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hunter swings wildly with an uppercut but Runnisto uses good head movement to avoid it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Runnisto 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Runnisto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Runnisto working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hunter can't find room to land a body shot as Runnisto controls the action.
Hunter struggles to land a body shot inside as Runnisto controls his hands.
Runnisto has a couple of punches blocked by Hunter.
Hunter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Runnisto's elbow. #T3#
Runnisto struggles to land a body shot inside as Hunter controls his hands.
Hunter tries to throw a body punch but Runnisto avoids it by throwing Hunter back against the cage.
Runnisto prevents a body shot from Hunter.
Runnisto misses with the head strike.
Hunter lands with a light punch inside.
Runnisto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Runnisto cracks Hunter with a nice body shot.
Runnisto lands a nice uppercut.
Deontay Hunter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Runnisto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hunter's elbow.
Hunter tries to work over Runnisto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hunter stalling.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hunter as Runnisto tries to tie him up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Runnisto.
Hunter blocks an uppercut.
Runnisto tries to throw a body punch but Hunter avoids it by throwing Runnisto back against the cage. #T4#
Hunter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hunter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Runnisto lands with a short shot to the head.
Runnisto is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hunter is defending well for now.
Hunter blocking some punches.
Runnisto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Runnisto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Runnisto struggles to land a body shot inside as Hunter controls his hands.
Runnisto is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hunter.
Runnisto tries a body shot but Hunter blocks it.
Hunter is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Runnisto is keeping busy.
Runnisto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hunter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

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 Deontay Hunter.
I think Runnisto 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Iikka Runnisto!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Iikka Runnisto waved his t-shirt featuring Anarchy Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Primal 59
Date: Feb 10, 2017

#R1#
Runnisto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A counter left hand to the body from Hunter misses its target.
Hunter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Runnisto chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hunter can pounce on him.
Runnisto lands with a shot to the body.
Runnisto lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT2#
It looks like Deontay Hunter has been cut.
Runnisto misses with a body kick.
Runnisto looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hunter fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hunter misses the jab.
Hunter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Runnisto.
Hunter lands with a shot to the body.
Hunter throws a lazy right hand but Runnisto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've been told by Hunter's head coaches at LOD - Slaughterhouse that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hunter throws a body shot but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Runnisto misses with a hook. Hunter ducked under it nicely.
Runnisto takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Runnisto defending well as Hunter loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Hunter jabs at Runnisto's body.
Runnisto attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hunter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hunter looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hunter. That's going to slow Runnisto down.
Hunter jabs at Runnisto's body.
Nice defenses there by Runnisto.
Runnisto bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hunter's head backwards.
Hunter thuds his right hand into Runnisto's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hunter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Runnisto manages to avoid it.
Hunter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Runnisto throws a jab but it's blocked by Hunter.
Hunter throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hunter is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Runnisto's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Runnisto.#T2#
Runnisto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Runnisto misses.
Hunter takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hunter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunter's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Runnisto connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hunter scrambles back to his feet.
Hunter misses with a body punch #CL2#
and Runnisto counters by moving into the clinch.
Runnisto misses with some punches.
Runnisto misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Runnisto.
A short uppercut from Hunter.
Hunter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Runnisto's elbow.
Hunter's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hunter misses with the head strike.
Runnisto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hunter's elbow.
Hunter holding his opponent close, against the cage. #T3##BC#
Hunter breaks from the clinch.
A big right from Runnisto misses.
Runnisto scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hunter lands a nice looking body shot.
Runnisto looks to land a right hand but Hunter moved out of range.
Hunter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Runnisto chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hunter can pounce on him.
Decent striking displayed by Hunter there.
Runnisto looks to score with a jab to the body but Hunter is just out of range.
Runnisto misses with a left hand
and Hunter counters with a straight right hand.
Hunter takes one to the side of the head.
Hunter throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hunter misses with a low kick as Runnisto jumps back.
Runnisto is looking for the big counter here.
Hunter scores with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Runnisto checks a low kick from Hunter.#T4#
Runnisto takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Runnisto looks to land a right hand but Hunter moved out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Hunter misses the target.
Hunter moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Runnisto scores with the left hand. Hunter knows he should have avoided that one.
Hunter stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Runnisto misses with an uppercut.
Runnisto misses with a low kick.
A big left from Hunter misses.
Hunter fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Runnisto is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hunter had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Runnisto misses with a lunging right hand
and Hunter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hunter. Runnisto does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Runnisto connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Runnisto lands with an overhand left.
Runnisto moves out of range as Hunter strikes.
Runnisto lands with a good body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Deontay Hunter will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Deontay Hunter's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Hunter throws a jab when Runnisto was well out of range.
Hunter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Runnisto.
Hunter swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Good work by Hunter as he checks the leg kick.
Runnisto misses the jab.
Runnisto throws a series of punches but Hunter avoids them all with ease.
Hunter avoids a punch combination nicely.
Runnisto swings for the body but Hunter moves out of range.
Hunter throws a body shot but no joy.
Runnisto 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.
Hunter is looking to wear down Runnisto with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hunter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter lands a slapping body shot.
Runnisto looks to score with a jab to the body but Hunter is just out of range.
Hunter connects with a solid leg kick.
Hunter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Hunter scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hunter takes a swing at Runnisto's ribcage but misses.
Hunter takes a swing at Runnisto's ribcage but misses.
Runnisto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hunter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Runnisto does it's job there.
An inside leg kick from Hunter misses.
Runnisto takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hunter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Runnisto.
Hunter lands a head shot.
Runnisto swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hunter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hunter throws a big shot that misses.
Runnisto misses with a body shot.
Runnisto comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Runnisto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hunter fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Runnisto is out of range. #T2#
Hunter misses with a low kick.
Hunter looks to land a combination but Runnisto avoids it well.
Hunter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Runnisto.
Runnisto is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hunter misses with a body shot.
Runnisto connects with a body shot that sends Hunter's belly button to the back.
Hunter takes one to the chin there.
Hunter fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Runnisto 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.
Runnisto swings widly with a right hand
enabling Hunter to counter with a crisp jab.
Runnisto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hunter motions for Runnisto to come forward. Hunter throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Runnisto pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Runnisto has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Runnisto there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hunter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Runnisto throws out the jab. #T3#
Hunter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hunter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Runnisto.
Deontay Hunter is winning the standup battle so far.
Hunter finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Runnisto misses with a hook.
Runnisto throws a hook but Hunter avoids it easily.
Runnisto lands with a cross.
Hunter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Runnisto manages to avoid it.
Runnisto now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hunter misses with a right hand
letting Runnisto counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Runnisto takes the fight into the clinch.
Runnisto lands a nice shot to the body.
Hunter lands a body punch in the clinch.
Runnisto lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hunter wants to break the clinch but can't.
Runnisto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hunter's elbow.
Runnisto struggles to land a body shot inside as Hunter controls his hands. #T4#
Runnisto has Hunter pushed against the cage.
Hunter tries to work over Runnisto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from Hunter.
Hunter prevents a body shot from Runnisto.
Runnisto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Runnisto softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunter has Runnisto pressed against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Runnisto tries to throw a body punch but Hunter avoids it by throwing Runnisto back against the cage.
Runnisto tries to throw a body punch but Hunter avoids it by throwing Runnisto back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Hunter.
Hunter blocking some punches.
Runnisto misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Iikka Runnisto will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Deontay Hunter'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Runnisto lands a two punch combo.
Hunter throws an overhand right that lands on Runnisto's shoulder, as Runnisto tries to avoid the shot.
Runnisto's corner calls for a 1-2. Runnisto obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Runnisto throws a lazy right hand but Hunter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hunter throws a hook to the side of Runnisto's head but Runnisto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Runnisto ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A left and a right from Runnisto both land. Nice combination.
Hunter goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hunter attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hunter lands a leg kick that knocks Runnisto off balance momentarily.
Hunter gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hunter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hunter takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Runnisto tests Hunter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hunter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Runnisto.#T1#
Runnisto works over Hunter's head and body with a nice combination.
Runnisto misses with a few strikes there.
Runnisto comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Runnisto defending well as Hunter loads up on a big left hand.
Runnisto dodges the punch combination from Hunter.
Hunter scoring well with a low kick there.
Runnisto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunter.
Runnisto scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Runnisto misses with a wild body shot.
Runnisto's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hunter throws a jab but it's blocked by Runnisto.
Runnisto looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That kick from Runnisto tenderised Hunter's leg. Hunter is trying to keep his angry face on.
A swing and a miss from Runnisto.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Runnisto swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hunter.
Hunter throws a leg kick
and Hunter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hunter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Runnisto.
Runnisto has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hunter.
Hunter looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Donk. Runnisto catches Hunter right on the button with a cross.
Hunter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Runnisto was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hunter. Runnisto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hunter misses with a straight left.
Hunter sets himself, and Runnisto steps forward looking for the clinch! Hunter avoids it this time.
Hunter scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Runnisto doesn't seem bothered though.
Hunter fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Runnisto scores with a three punch combo!
Runnisto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hunter.
Hunter cracks a nice hook into Runnisto's ribs.
Runnisto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hunter moves away from the strike by Runnisto. #T3#
Runnisto blocks a low kick nicely.
Hunter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Runnisto.
Runnisto lands a lovely overhand right.
Hunter getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Runnisto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hunter.
Hunter is looking for a counter combo.
Runnisto misses with a hook.
Runnisto throws a series of punches but Hunter avoids them all with ease.
Hunter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Runnisto.
Runnisto throws a hook to the side of Hunter's head but Hunter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Runnisto walks into a stiff left hand from Hunter.
Hunter buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Runnisto checks a leg kick.
A shot to the body from Hunter misses
and Runnisto counters with a three punch combo that has Hunter backing up. Hunter nods at Runnisto to acknowledge the strikes.
Runnisto misses with a body punch
and Hunter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunter ducks under a wild hook from Runnisto.
Hunter works the jab nicely.
Runnisto misses with a hook.
Hunter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Runnisto.
Runnisto moves to clinch but Hunter breaks away
and Hunter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hunter throws a series of punches but Runnisto avoids them all with ease.
Hunter lands with a good body shot.
Runnisto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Runnisto moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#ROC2#
Hunter is rocked!
Hunter takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Oh Hunter is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Runnisto throws a monster overhand right that drops Hunter! Runnisto follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iikka Runnisto!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Iikka Runnisto made sure he mentioned Anarchy Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: Primal 54 New Years Blast
Date: Dec 31, 2016

#R1#
Lewandowski lands with a shot to the body.
Lewandowski connects with a crisp jab.
Runnisto missing with a left hand there. Lewandowski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lewandowski scores with a jab to the body.
Runnisto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lewandowski manages to avoid it.
Lewandowski thumps Runnisto with a low kick.
Lewandowski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
No joy there for Lewandowski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lewandowski misses with a two punch combination.
Runnisto checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lewandowski moves out of range as Runnisto strikes.
Lewandowski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lewandowski chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Runnisto can pounce on him.
Lewandowski 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.
Runnisto blocks a jab.
Lewandowski takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Runnisto paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lewandowski throws a looping overhand right but Runnisto ducks down to avoid it.
Lewandowski misses the jab.
Runnisto looks to land a combination but Lewandowski avoids it well. #T1#
A jab from Lewandowski finds it's way through Runnisto's defenses.
Runnisto throws a hook to the side of Lewandowski's head but Lewandowski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lewandowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Runnisto.
Runnisto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A low kick from Runnisto is predictable there
and Lewandowski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lewandowski lands with an uppercut that bounces Runnisto off the cage and back into range.
Runnisto throws the left hand but Lewandowski avoids the punch easily.
Runnisto throws a body shot but no joy.
Runnisto misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Runnisto. Lewandowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Runnisto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lewandowski.
Runnisto punishes Lewandowski's body with a nice straight punch.
Lewandowski misses with a low kick.
Lewandowski throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lewandowski tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Runnisto misses.#T2#
Lewandowski finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Runnisto appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Runnisto throws a leg kick but Lewandowski moved away.
Runnisto throws a body shot but no joy.
Runnisto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Runnisto lands a head shot.
Lewandowski throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Runnisto counters with a stiff right hand.
Runnisto misses with a hook. Lewandowski ducked under it nicely.
Lewandowski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lewandowski closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Runnisto leaning against his opponent.
Lewandowski lands a hook that snaps the head of Runnisto backwards.
Runnisto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lewandowski's elbow.
Lewandowski has Runnisto pressed against the cage, preventing Runnisto from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lewandowski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lewandowski has Runnisto pressed against the cage, preventing Runnisto from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Runnisto throws a punch but it's blocked by Lewandowski.
Runnisto misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Lewandowski lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Runnisto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Runnisto throws a lazy right hand but Lewandowski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Runnisto takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lewandowski lands a jab.
Runnisto walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A low kick from Lewandowski is predictable there
and Runnisto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lewandowski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Runnisto throws a hook to the side of Lewandowski's head but Lewandowski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lewandowski appears to be looking for a big counter.
A telegraphed right hand from Lewandowski misses the target.
Runnisto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lewandowski digs a good hook to Runnisto's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Runnisto looks to score with a jab to the body but Lewandowski is just out of range.
Runnisto looks to throw the jab but Lewandowski is out of range.
Lewandowski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Runnisto throws a leg kick
and Lewandowski counters with a straight right hand.
Runnisto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Runnisto throws a right and a left that Lewandowski avoids nicely. #T4#
Runnisto throws a jab but it's blocked by Lewandowski.
An inside leg kick lands from Lewandowski.
Runnisto throws an off balance right hand
and Lewandowski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lewandowski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice uppercut there from Lewandowski.
Runnisto thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - Lewandowski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A leg kick checked by Runnisto.
Lewandowski just misses with a punch to the body.
Lewandowski looks for the body kick but Runnisto saw that one coming.
Runnisto throws a lazy uppercut
and Lewandowski counters with a stiff right hand.
Lewandowski scores with a jab to the body.
Lewandowski jabs Runnisto right on the nose. Runnisto blinks but takes it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lewandowski connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Runnisto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Runnisto lands with a nice combination. Lewandowski backs away looking to recover.
Runnisto slips a jab from Lewandowski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dawid Lewandowski dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Lewandowski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Runnisto.
Lewandowski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lewandowski wants to clinch up but Runnisto keeps it at a distance.
Runnisto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Runnisto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lewandowski.
Runnisto lands with a good body shot.
Lewandowski wants to land a leg kick but Runnisto is out of range.
Runnisto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Runnisto takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dawid Lewandowski is winning the standup battle so far.
Lewandowski ducks under a wild hook from Runnisto.
Lewandowski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lewandowski there as he acknowledges the shot.
Runnisto fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lewandowski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Runnisto misses with a hook.
As Runnisto tries to get set, Lewandowski tries to push him back and clinch up but Runnisto manages to avoid the attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Runnisto. Lewandowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lewandowski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Runnisto doesn't seem bothered though.
Runnisto will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Runnisto misses with an uppercut
and Lewandowski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lewandowski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Runnisto can do to turn this around?
Runnisto cracks a nice hook into Lewandowski's ribs.
A slow jab from Runnisto misses its intended target.
Lewandowski misses with a hook.
Runnisto lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lewandowski moves in looking to clinch but Runnisto pushes him off.
Lewandowski tries to clinch up.
Lewandowski looks to land a left hand but Runnisto moved out of range nicely.
Lewandowski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Runnisto throws out the jab.
Runnisto changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lewandowski tries to avoid it but Runnisto manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lewandowski to the ground. Lewandowski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Runnisto on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Runnisto throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lewandowski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lewandowski connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Runnisto's hands.
Runnisto throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Lewandowski counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lewandowski misses the jab.
Lewandowski scores with a nice right hand. #T2#
Runnisto slips a jab and a cross from Lewandowski.
Lewandowski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Runnisto.
Runnisto slips under a jab from Lewandowski.
Runnisto avoids the body shot from Lewandowski.
Lewandowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Runnisto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lewandowski lands with a hook. Runnisto tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lewandowski darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lewandowski tries to clinch up but Runnisto circles away and keeps his distance.
Runnisto doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL#
Lewandowski closes the distance and pushes Runnisto back into the cage.
Lewandowski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Runnisto misses with a body punch.
Lewandowski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Runnisto is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Runnisto blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Runnisto breaks from the clinch.
Lewandowski misses with an uppercut. Runnisto saw that one coming.#T3#
Lewandowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lewandowski.
Runnisto dips to his left and cracks Lewandowski with an uppercut!
Runnisto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lewandowski.
Runnisto's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lewandowski connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Runnisto scrambles back to his feet.
Lewandowski misses with a left hand
and Runnisto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Runnisto misses with a hook
letting Lewandowski counter with a right hand.
Lewandowski scores with a nice right hand.
Lewandowski throws the left hand but Runnisto avoids the punch easily.
Lewandowski lands a nice hook to Runnisto's body. Runnisto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lewandowski connects with a crisp jab.
Runnisto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lewandowski.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lewandowski lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lewandowski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Runnisto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Runnisto on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T4#
Runnisto blocks the body kick.
Runnisto now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lewandowski defending well as Runnisto loads up on a big left hand.
A jab lands there for Lewandowski.
Runnisto looks to score with a jab to the body but Lewandowski is just out of range.
Lewandowski bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lewandowski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lewandowski checks a low kick from Runnisto.
Runnisto lands a nice shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Lewandowski.
Runnisto has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Runnisto scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lewandowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Runnisto moves away.
Lewandowski drops his hands momentarily and Runnisto takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Runnisto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Runnisto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Runnisto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lewandowski.
Runnisto avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dawid Lewandowski dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Lewandowski throws a half hearted mid kick.
Runnisto moves forwards but Lewandowski connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lewandowski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Runnisto.#CL#
Lewandowski pushes Runnisto up against the cage in a clinch.
Runnisto tries to throw a body punch but Lewandowski avoids it by throwing Runnisto back against the cage.
Lewandowski scores with a shot to the side of Runnisto's head.
Runnisto lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lewandowski or not.
A shot in the inside from Runnisto.
Runnisto has a couple of punches blocked by Lewandowski. #BC2#
Runnisto breaks the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Runnisto. Lewandowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lewandowski is looking to counter punch.
Good exchange - Runnisto coming out on top.
Runnisto loads up on a big right hand but Lewandowski slips the punch.
Lewandowski throws a jab when Runnisto was well out of range.
Runnisto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lewandowski.
Runnisto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Runnisto checks a low kick from Lewandowski.
Runnisto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lewandowski missing with a left hand there. Runnisto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Runnisto misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Lewandowski.
Lewandowski tries to counter by clinching up but Runnisto breaks away and moves out of range.
Lewandowski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lewandowski connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Runnisto throws a hook to the side of Lewandowski's head but Lewandowski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lewandowski slips a straight right by Runnisto.
Runnisto throws a body shot but no joy.
Lewandowski thinks about countering with a body kick.
Lewandowski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Runnisto.
Runnisto moves away from the strike by Lewandowski.
Lewandowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Runnisto throws a right hand that misses
and Lewandowski counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lewandowski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Runnisto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Runnisto misses with a straight left.
Runnisto takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Runnisto misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lewandowski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Runnisto wants to slow Lewandowski down by chopping away at his legs.
Runnisto throws a lazy right hand but Lewandowski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lewandowski throws a counter high kick but Runnisto was just alert enough to avoid it.
Runnisto throws a shot from downtown. Lewandowski moves away and avoids it.
Lewandowski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Runnisto.
Lewandowski lands a nice shot that snaps Runnisto's head back.
Lewandowski takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lewandowski throws a head kick that Runnisto semi-blocks.
Runnisto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lewandowski.
Lewandowski lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Lewandowski scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Runnisto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lewandowski scores with a punch to the head.
Lewandowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Runnisto was well out of range. Poor timing from Lewandowski.
Lewandowski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Runnisto.
Runnisto avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T3#
Lewandowski dips to his left and cracks Runnisto with an uppercut!
Runnisto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lewandowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Runnisto.
Lewandowski staying out of range there.
Lewandowski checks a leg kick nicely.
Lewandowski is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Runnisto.
Lewandowski blocks a jab.
Runnisto looks to score with a jab to the body but Lewandowski is just out of range.
Runnisto is looking to land body kicks.
Lewandowski jabs at Runnisto's body.
Lewandowski throws a looping overhand right but Runnisto ducks down to avoid it.
Runnisto misses with an uppercut.
Lewandowski throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Runnisto on the side of the head.
Runnisto misses with a straight left.
Runnisto moves away from the strike by Lewandowski.
Runnisto chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lewandowski connects with a solid leg kick.
Runnisto punishes Lewandowski's body with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Runnisto darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lewandowski throws a big shot that misses.
Runnisto swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lewandowski.
Runnisto looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lewandowski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Runnisto.
Runnisto scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Runnisto bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lewandowski's head backwards.
Runnisto tries to bum rush Lewandowski with a series of wild strikes but Lewandowski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Runnisto throws a poor cross that misses
and Lewandowski counters with a nice uppercut.
Lewandowski throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A swing and a miss from Runnisto.
Lewandowski tries to land a leg kick but Runnisto saw it coming and moves away.
Runnisto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Runnisto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lewandowski throws a push kick but Runnisto slaps the foot to one side.
Runnisto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lewandowski moves away.
Lewandowski went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Dawid Lewandowski did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
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.
#R4#
Runnisto lands a really nice looking cross but Lewandowski seems unphased.
Runnisto throws a shot to the body. #CL#
Lewandowski moves into the clinch.
Runnisto swings wildly with an uppercut but Lewandowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lewandowski blocks an uppercut.
Lewandowski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Runnisto is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lewandowski is keeping busy.
Dawid Lewandowski has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Runnisto wants to stall.
Runnisto is trying to push Lewandowski away but Lewandowski has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Stalling in the clinch from Lewandowski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Runnisto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lewandowski connects with the punch.
Lewandowski changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Lewandowski misses.
Runnisto steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Lewandowski takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T1#
Runnisto shoots in for a takedown but Lewandowski shows good takedown defense.
Lewandowski is looking to counter punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Lewandowski. That snapped Runnisto's head back.
Runnisto throws a right and a left that both miss.
Runnisto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lewandowski lands with a shot to the body.
Runnisto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lewandowski.
Lewandowski looks to clinch
and Runnisto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A left and a right from Runnisto both land. Nice combination.
Lewandowski scores with a jab to the body.
Lewandowski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Runnisto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Runnisto throws a right and a left that Lewandowski avoids nicely.
Lewandowski throws out a leg kick but Runnisto moves out of range and Lewandowski only half commits.
Lewandowski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Runnisto misses.
Runnisto needs to keep his hands up - Lewandowski had a free shot at his head there.#T2#
A slow jab from Runnisto misses its intended target.
Lewandowski throws a nice inside leg kick.
Runnisto misses with a body punch
and Lewandowski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Lewandowski misses the target.
Runnisto takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Runnisto. Lewandowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lewandowski throws a predictable looking body shot
and Runnisto counters with a left and a right that stings Lewandowski.
Lewandowski looks to throw the jab but Runnisto is out of range.
Runnisto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lewandowski is looking to counter punch.
Lewandowski throws a combination. Runnisto tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A big right from Lewandowski misses.
Lewandowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Runnisto.
Runnisto defending well as Lewandowski loads up on a big left hand.
Lewandowski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Runnisto has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Runnisto fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T3#
Runnisto throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lewandowski on the side of the head.
Lewandowski throws a push kick but Runnisto slaps the foot to one side.
Runnisto missing with a left hand there. Lewandowski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lewandowski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Runnisto connects with a crisp jab.
Lewandowski walks into a left hand.
Runnisto swings for the body but Lewandowski moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Runnisto. Lewandowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lewandowski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Runnisto.
Lewandowski throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lewandowski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Runnisto.
A lazy left from Lewandowski finds it's target.
Runnisto getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lewandowski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Runnisto's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lewandowski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Runnisto uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Runnisto attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters circling a little - Lewandowski finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #CL#
Lewandowski closes the distance and pushes Runnisto back into the cage.
Runnisto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lewandowski misses with some punches.
Runnisto wants to stall. #BC2#
Runnisto manages to break the clinch.
Lewandowski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lewandowski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Runnisto looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Lewandowski takes the fight into the clinch.
Runnisto trying to stall but Lewandowski improves his position.
Lewandowski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Runnisto backwards. #BC2#
Runnisto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Dawid Lewandowski 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. This is the final round!
#R5#
Lewandowski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Runnisto.
Runnisto stuns Lewandowski with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Runnisto scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lewandowski in his tracks.
Runnisto scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lewandowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Runnisto misses with a wild body shot.
Lewandowski takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jab by Lewandowski.
A combination from Runnisto does no damage.
Lewandowski fires out a quick counter leg kick but Runnisto just manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Lewandowski misses the target.
Runnisto takes a swing at Lewandowski's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewandowski throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lewandowski bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Runnisto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Runnisto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Lewandowski circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lewandowski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Runnisto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Runnisto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lewandowski.
Runnisto checks a leg kick nicely.
Lewandowski misses the shot to the body.
Lewandowski avoids the body shot from Runnisto.
Lewandowski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A good leg kick by Lewandowski.
Runnisto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Runnisto misses with an uppercut.
Lewandowski scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Runnisto lands a jab to Lewandowski's midsection.
A jab lands there for Lewandowski.
Lewandowski wants to land a leg kick but Runnisto is out of range. #T2#
Runnisto moves out of range as Lewandowski strikes.
Lewandowski staying out of range there.
Lewandowski throws a shot from downtown. Runnisto moves away and avoids it.
Lewandowski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lewandowski slips a jab from Runnisto.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Runnisto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lewandowski circles away quickly and effectively.
Lewandowski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Runnisto lands a leg kick that knocks Lewandowski off balance momentarily.
Runnisto takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Runnisto connects with a jab.
Runnisto looks to score with a jab to the body but Lewandowski is just out of range.
Runnisto 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.
Runnisto gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Runnisto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Lewandowski as he connects with a hook.#T3#
Lewandowski lands an overhand right.
Lewandowski shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Runnisto eats them both and turns towards Lewandowski to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Lewandowski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lewandowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Runnisto moves away.
Lewandowski wants to clinch up but Runnisto keeps it at a distance.
Runnisto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dawid Lewandowski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Runnisto ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lewandowski misses with a low kick.
Lewandowski throws out a loose jab but Runnisto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Runnisto throws a hook but Lewandowski blocks it.
Lewandowski tried to counter with a leg kick but Runnisto avoided it.
Good shot there by Runnisto.
Lewandowski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Runnisto checks it well.
An inside leg kick from Lewandowski misses.
Runnisto let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
An inside leg kick from Lewandowski misses.
Lewandowski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Runnisto throws a big shot that misses.
Lewandowski is looking for a counter combo.#T4#
Runnisto looks to land a right hand but Lewandowski moved 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!
Lewandowski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Runnisto misses with a hook
and Lewandowski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Runnisto looks to score with a jab to the body but Lewandowski is just out of range.
Runnisto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Runnisto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lewandowski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lewandowski lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Runnisto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lewandowski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A jab from Lewandowski misses.
Iikka Runnisto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Runnisto throws a hook but Lewandowski avoids it easily.
Good work by Runnisto as he checks the leg kick.
Runnisto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A shot to the body from Runnisto misses
and Lewandowski makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lewandowski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dawid Lewandowski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lewandowski 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 50:45
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dawid Lewandowski!
Iikka Runnisto spoke after the fight, saying 'F*** it, i thought you would have been ring rusted to dust.. Guess not? Gym rats.'.

Event: Helsinki Fighting League: 43
Date: Dec 03, 2016

#R1#
Bull moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bull throws a leg kick
and Runnisto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bull moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bull with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Runnisto misses the shot to the body.
Bull lands a front kick.
Bull closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT#
It looks like Jari Bull has been cut.
We've been told by Runnisto's head coaches at Team Migraine that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bull looks to land a body kick but Runnisto moved away.
Bull throws a looping overhand right but Runnisto ducks down to avoid it.
Runnisto ducks under a wild hook from Bull.
Runnisto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bull buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Runnisto paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice uppercut there from Runnisto.
Runnisto takes a swing at Bull's ribcage but misses.
Runnisto takes a swing at Bull's ribcage but misses.
Runnisto fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bull throws a shot from downtown. Runnisto moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Bull buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Bull misses its intended target.
Bull lands a body shot.
Runnisto looks to score with a jab to the body but Bull is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Bull.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bull.
A telegraphed right hand from Runnisto misses the target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bull.
Runnisto jabs at Bull's body.
Runnisto swinging wildly here.
Runnisto looks to throw the jab but Bull is out of range.
Bull scores with a hook to the body. Runnisto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bull. Runnisto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bull pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
Runnisto throws a shot from downtown. Bull moves away and avoids it.
Bull is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Runnisto.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Runnisto misses with a two punch combination.
Bull fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Runnisto has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bull thuds his right hand into Runnisto's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bull looks to score with a jab to the body but Runnisto is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Runnisto misses the target.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bull.
Runnisto throws a lazy head kick
and Bull counters with a nice body shot.
Bull looks to land a right hand but Runnisto moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Runnisto misses the target.
Bull throws a shot to the body.
Bull lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bull moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bull works the jab nicely.
Runnisto scores with a jab to the body.
Bull misses with an attempted mid kick.
Runnisto scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bull.
Runnisto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bull counters with a straight right hand.
Runnisto scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bull doesn't seem bothered though.
Bull lands the left hand.
Bull throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bull pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bull misses with a straight right.
Runnisto fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bull just manages to avoid it.
Bull takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bull lands a jab to the head.
Runnisto misses with a wild body shot.
Bull throws a lazy right hand but Runnisto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bull throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bull moves away from the strike by Runnisto.
Bull throws out a counter right but Runnisto avoids it with no problem.
Bull defending well as Runnisto loads up on a big left hand.
Bull misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Runnisto appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Runnisto fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bull on the side of the head.
Runnisto scores with a jab to the jaw.
Runnisto throws a big shot that misses.
Bull looks to score with a jab to the body but Runnisto is just out of range.
Runnisto swings for the body but Bull moves out of range.
Runnisto misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bull moves out of range of the strikes.
Bull feints a jab promting Runnisto to slip. Bull then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Runnisto slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Bull thuds his right hand into Runnisto's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Runnisto connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Runnisto is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bull lands a jab to the nose.
Bull 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.
Runnisto throws a hook but Bull avoids it easily.
Runnisto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bull counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jari Bull dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jari Bull's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Runnisto has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Runnisto there as he acknowledges the shot.
Runnisto needs to keep his hands up - Bull had a free shot at his head there.
Bull is looking to chop away at Runnisto's legs.
Runnisto ducks under a wild hook from Bull.
Bull uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Runnisto.
Runnisto loads up on a big right hand but Bull slips the punch.
Bull bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Runnisto's head backwards.
Jari Bull seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bull lands a head shot.
Runnisto checks a leg kick nicely.
Bull uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Runnisto.
Bull pivots, looking for a leg kick but Runnisto is out of range and Bull settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Bull does it's job there.
Runnisto takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A jab from Bull finds it's way through Runnisto's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bull throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Runnisto throws a sloppy head kick
and Bull cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Runnisto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bull sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bull throws a lazy right hand but Runnisto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bull has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A swing and a miss from Runnisto.
Runnisto misses with a hook. Bull ducked under it nicely.
Runnisto throws a hook to the side of Bull's head but Bull sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bull throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bull changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bull avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A swing and a miss from Runnisto.
Runnisto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bull manages to avoid it.
Runnisto digs a good body shot into Bull's ribs.
Bull has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Runnisto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bull.
Bull lands an overhand right.
Runnisto moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Runnisto looks to land a left hand but Bull moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Runnisto jabs Bull to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Runnisto connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Runnisto looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bull lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bull walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Runnisto checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Runnisto throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bull counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bull throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Runnisto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bull.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Runnisto might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
The fighters circling - Bull throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Runnisto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Runnisto scores with a hook to the body. Bull takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bull just misses with a punch to the body.
Bull throws a lazy uppercut
and Runnisto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bull has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Bull scores with a nice right hand.
Runnisto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bull.
Runnisto was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Runnisto changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bull punishes Runnisto's body with a nice straight punch.
Bull is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Runnisto misses the shot to the body.
Bull avoids the body shot from Runnisto.
Runnisto misses with a jab to the body
and Bull cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Runnisto throws a hook but Bull blocks it.
Bull throws a nice outside leg kick.
Runnisto with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bull to score with a decent uppercut.
Bull misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Runnisto. Bull does a little dance to reset his feet.
Runnisto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bull throws out the jab.
Bull misses the body punch
and Runnisto makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bull ducks under a wild hook from Runnisto.
A looping hook to the body misses from Runnisto. Bull does a little dance to reset his feet.
Runnisto misses with a hook. Bull ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Runnisto throws a hook to the side of Bull's head but Bull sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Runnisto lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bull avoids the body shot from Runnisto.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Runnisto cracks Bull with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bull ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bull bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Runnisto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bull.
Runnisto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bull was well out of range. Poor timing from Runnisto.
Runnisto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bull.
Runnisto slips under a jab from Bull.
Runnisto throws a head kick that misses.
A big left from Runnisto misses.
Bull looks to score with a jab to the body but Runnisto is just out of range.
Bull connects with a good right hand that stumbles Runnisto. Runnisto circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jari Bull will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jari Bull's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Bull lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Runnisto at a distance.
Runnisto swings for the body but Bull moves out of range.
Runnisto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bull.
Runnisto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bull.
Bull takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Runnisto looks to land a left hand but Bull moved out of range nicely.
Runnisto with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Runnisto connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Runnisto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bull was well out of range. Poor timing from Runnisto.
Runnisto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bull was well out of range. Poor timing from Runnisto.
A nice side step and Bull releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Runnisto. Beautiful body shot.
Runnisto's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bull under the eye.
A jab from Bull misses.
Bull pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Runnisto listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
Bull tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Runnisto misses the target.
Runnisto misses with a hook. Bull ducked under it nicely.
Bull swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Runnisto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bull sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bull.
Runnisto lunges at Bull with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bull's hand.
Runnisto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bull throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Runnisto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bull was well out of range. Poor timing from Runnisto.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Runnisto.
Runnisto with a jab.
Bull lands with an overhand left.
Bull throws a hook but Runnisto blocks it.
Runnisto lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Runnisto thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Bull with a nice cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Runnisto avoids the head kick by Bull.
Runnisto lands a nice shot that snaps Bull's head back.
Bull swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Runnisto.
Runnisto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bull.
Bull swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Runnisto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bull manages to avoid it.
Bull misses with a lunging right hand
and Runnisto counters with a straight right hand.
Runnisto misses with an attempted mid kick.
Runnisto fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Some wild striking there from Bull.
Runnisto swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Runnisto takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bull tries a low kick but Runnisto avoids it.#T3#
Runnisto fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Runnisto throws a hook but Bull avoids it easily.
Bull avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Runnisto takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bull uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Runnisto.
Bull doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Runnisto throws a shot to the body.
Runnisto takes a swing at Bull's ribcage but misses.
Runnisto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bull fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Runnisto manages to avoid it.
Runnisto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Runnisto misses.
Bull moves forwards but Runnisto connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Runnisto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bull cracks a nice hook into Runnisto's ribs.
Bull throws a sloppy body shot
and Runnisto counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Bull connects with a good right hand that stumbles Runnisto. Runnisto circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Runnisto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bull misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Runnisto.
Runnisto scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bull in his tracks.
Bull throws out a leg kick but Runnisto moves out of range and Bull only half commits.
Runnisto misses with an uppercut.
Bull throws out a counter right but Runnisto avoids it with no problem.
Bull lands a body shot.
Runnisto slips a jab from Bull.
Bull throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Runnisto counters with a straight right hand.
Runnisto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bull moves away.
Runnisto looks to score with a jab to the body but Bull is just out of range.
Runnisto throws a wild body kick that Bull sees coming a mile off.
Runnisto throws a series of punches but Bull moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iikka Runnisto clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Jari Bull's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Bull lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Runnisto at a distance.
Bull is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Runnisto.
Bull looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice body kick there by Bull.
Runnisto lands a right hook to the body.
Bull on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bull displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Runnisto throws out the jab.
Nice straight punches there by Bull. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bull.
Bull throws a jab but it's blocked by Runnisto.
Runnisto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Runnisto jabs Bull to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Runnisto throws a combination. Bull tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bull lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bull misses with a straight right.
Bull scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Runnisto connects with a right hand. Bull shakes it off.
That kick from Bull tenderised Runnisto's leg. Runnisto is trying to keep his angry face on.
Runnisto scores with a hook to the body. Bull takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A looping hook to the body misses from Runnisto. Bull does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bull misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Runnisto throws a looping overhand right but Bull ducks down to avoid it.
Runnisto scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A big left from Runnisto misses.
Runnisto misses with a head kick.
Runnisto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bull is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Runnisto with a body shot.
Bull swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Runnisto counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Runnisto misses with an uppercut.
Runnisto misses the shot to the body.
Bull throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T2#
Bull throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
An inside leg kick from Bull misses.
Nice defenses there by Bull.
Bull throws a jab but it's blocked by Runnisto.
Runnisto lands the left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bull chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Runnisto lands with an overhand left.
Runnisto scores with a nice right hand.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bull.
Bull lands an overhand right.
Bull throws a jab but it's blocked by Runnisto.
Runnisto comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Runnisto takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bull looks to land a body kick but Runnisto moved away.#T3#
Bull lands a nice shot to the body.
Bull throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Good shot there by Runnisto.
Runnisto takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Runnisto moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bull takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A big left from Bull misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Runnisto. Bull does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bull misses with a straight right.
Bull feints and then cracks Runnisto's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Runnisto down.
Runnisto scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Runnisto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Runnisto. Bull does a little dance to reset his feet.
Runnisto backing away here, and Bull unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T4#
Runnisto lands a jab.
Bull takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Runnisto lands a nice shot to the body.
Runnisto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bull moves away.
Bull pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Runnisto misses with a looping left.
And Bull responds with a good body kick, but Runnisto manages to step out the way in time.
Bull moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Runnisto checks a low kick from Bull.
Bull ducks under a wild hook from Runnisto.
Runnisto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bull.
Bull missing with a left hand there. Runnisto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Runnisto lands a jab to Bull's midsection.
Runnisto throws a hook but Bull avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Iikka Runnisto will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jari Bull's cut.
That's time! Runnisto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
A slow jab from Runnisto misses its intended target.
Runnisto backing away here, and Bull unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Runnisto thows a leg kick but Bull checks it
and Bull counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bull moves away from the strike by Runnisto.
Bull lands a body shot.
Runnisto tries to work over Bull's front leg with a kick but Bull checks it.
Runnisto gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bull connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Runnisto looks to score with a jab to the body but Bull is just out of range.
Runnisto misses with a wild body shot.
A nice side step and Bull releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bull throws a lazy right hand but Runnisto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A right-left combo lands from Runnisto.
A looping hook to the body misses from Runnisto. Bull does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bull waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Runnisto.#T1#
Bull swings for the body but Runnisto moves out of range.
Runnisto misses the shot to the body.
Bull lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bull slips under a jab from Runnisto.
Bull avoids the body shot from Runnisto.
Bull throws a low kick but Runnisto avoids it.
It looked like Runnisto wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bull fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bull looks to throw the jab but Runnisto is out of range.
Bull throws a nice looking combination but Runnisto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Runnisto connects with a jab.
Bull scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bull ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Runnisto walks into a straight right hand from Bull.
Runnisto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bull moves away.#T2#
Runnisto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bull throws out the jab.
Bull is looking to chop away at Runnisto's legs.
Bull throws a hook but Runnisto blocks it.
Bull waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Runnisto.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Runnisto misses its intended target.
Bull lands a jab to the nose.
Runnisto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bull.
An attempted straight right counter from Runnisto misses the target.
Bull looks to score with a jab to the body but Runnisto is just out of range.
Bull throws a right hand that misses
and Runnisto counters with a right hand to the body.
No joy there for Runnisto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Runnisto scores with a nice head shot.
Runnisto misses with a body shot.
Bull fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Runnisto.
Bull tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Bull misses with a low kick.
Runnisto appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bull. Runnisto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Runnisto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bull misses with a straight right.
Bull fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Runnisto.
Bull misses with a body kick.
Runnisto jabs at Bull's body.
Bull keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Runnisto throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bull looks to land a left hand but Runnisto moved out of range nicely.
Runnisto is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bull.
Runnisto looks to throw the jab but Bull is out of range.
Jab by Runnisto.
Bull misses with a looping left.
Runnisto is looking to counter punch.
Bull throws a hook to the side of Runnisto's head but Runnisto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Runnisto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A head kick from Bull lands but Runnisto takes it in his stride. #T4#
Runnisto slips a straight right by Bull.
Runnisto moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Runnisto connects with a right hand. Bull shakes it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Runnisto comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bull moves forwards but Runnisto connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Runnisto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bull only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bull delivers a nice body kick.
Bull lands a leg kick that knocks Runnisto off balance momentarily.
Bull slips a straight right by Runnisto.
Bull lands a head shot.
Bull on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bull lands a jab.
Bull's jab looks to have found its range, popping Runnisto under the eye.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jari Bull.
Well Bull 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 47:48
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 47:48
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jari Bull!
Jari Bull is the new light heavyweight champion!
Iikka Runnisto was interviewed post fight and said 'F*** it, i thought you would have been ring rusted to dust.. Guess not? Gym rats.'.

Event: Helsinki Fighting League: 41
Date: Nov 19, 2016

#R1#
Runnisto shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nordlund eats them both and turns towards Runnisto to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Runnisto connects with a single shot there.
Runnisto throws a body shot but no joy.
Runnisto misses with a jab to the body
and Nordlund makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nordlund avoids the body shot from Runnisto.
Nordlund gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nordlund fails with a takedown attempt.
Runnisto connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nordlund on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Runnisto swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Nordlund counter with a right hand.
Iikka Runnisto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Runnisto scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Runnisto scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Runnisto throws a shot from downtown. Nordlund moves away and avoids it.
Nordlund uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Runnisto.
Nordlund on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Runnisto throws the left hand but Nordlund avoids the punch easily.
Nordlund steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Runnisto.
Runnisto swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nordlund counters with a straight right hand.
Runnisto punishes Nordlund's body with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Runnisto gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nice body punch from Runnisto.
Nice body punch from Runnisto.
Runnisto is struggling to control the position.#BC#
Runnisto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Iikka Runnisto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Runnisto stuffs the takedown attempt from Nordlund. Nordlund gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
Runnisto gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nordlund has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Runnisto after a bit of a struggle.
Iikka Runnisto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Nordlund.
Come on Runnisto - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Runnisto lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short body shot lands from Runnisto as the two fighters clinch. #BC#
Runnisto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jab by Runnisto.#T3#
Runnisto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nordlund moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nordlund. Runnisto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Runnisto seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nordlund walks into a stiff left hand from Runnisto.
Runnisto lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Runnisto misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nordlund looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A jab from Runnisto misses.
Nordlund throws a series of punches but Runnisto avoids them all with ease. #KD#
Runnisto drops Nordlund with a beautiful combination! Nordlund stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Runnisto is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Nordlund is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like David Nordlund has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Runnisto throws a body shot but no joy.
Nordlund is still on wobbly legs! Can Runnisto finish him?
Runnisto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Nordlund on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nordlund seems to have recovered his senses.
Runnisto throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nordlund on the side of the head. #T4#
Runnisto bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nordlund's head.
Runnisto is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Runnisto shuts the power down on Nordlund. Lights out, game over! Runnisto is your winner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Iikka Runnisto!
Iikka Runnisto retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Iikka Runnisto thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
David Nordlund spoke after the fight, saying 'Thanks for giving me the opportunity to fight for the belt. This fight meant a lot to me. I fought the best and I lost to the best so there is nothing to be ashamed about. He's a great champ! But I learn from fights like this and I will come back strong..'.

Event: Helsinki Fighting League: 40
Date: Nov 05, 2016

#R1#
Runnisto scores with a nice right hand.
Runnisto with a jab.
Runnisto misses with a double jab.
Runnisto cracks McCullough with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McCullough with a jab.
Sherman McCullough seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Runnisto fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McCullough misses with a wild combination.
McCullough misses with a body punch
and Runnisto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Runnisto avoids a punch combination nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab, jab by Runnisto - just one landing.
Runnisto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCullough.
Runnisto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Runnisto swings for the body but McCullough moves out of range.
McCullough lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Runnisto lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McCullough at a distance.
McCullough misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Runnisto scores with a punch to the head.
Runnisto lands with a cross.
McCullough misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
McCullough uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Runnisto.
Runnisto lands a right hook to the body.
Runnisto throws out a loose jab but McCullough uses good head movement to avoid it.
Runnisto lands a glancing blow to the side of McCullough's head.
McCullough takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McCullough throws a left and a right that both miss
and Runnisto counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#
McCullough is rocked!#KD#
Runnisto lands a big uppercut and McCullough crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but McCullough looks OK. Runnisto waves McCullough back to his feet!
McCullough is still on wobbly legs! Can Runnisto finish him?
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!
McCullough tries to get into range but Runnisto steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops McCullough! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Runnisto scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Iikka Runnisto!
Iikka Runnisto retains his light heavyweight title!
Iikka Runnisto made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Now would be time to send me contract mr.boss man! Thanks fans and to Pete.. Nice try'.

Event: Helsinki Fighting League: 37
Date: Oct 15, 2016

#R1#
Runnisto scores with a crisp jab that stopped Solberg in his tracks.
Runnisto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Runnisto misses with a body shot.
Solberg takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Runnisto throws a right hand that misses
letting Solberg counter with a right hand.
Runnisto scores with a jab to the head.
Runnisto scores with a sloppy right hand. Solberg should have avoided that one.
Runnisto misses the shot to the body.
Solberg staying out of range there.
Solberg is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Runnisto with a body shot.
Runnisto throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Solberg counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Runnisto! #ES#
Runnisto sneaks out the side door and pushes Solberg away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Runnisto takes a swing at Solberg's ribcage but misses.
Runnisto misses with an uppercut.
Solberg takes a jab right on the kisser. #T1#
Runnisto throws a jab but it's blocked by Solberg.
Iikka Runnisto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Solberg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Runnisto throws out the jab.
Runnisto scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#TD2#
Solberg shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Solberg showed some decent athleticism there.
Solberg stops Runnisto from getting back to his feet.
Solberg with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Runnisto is trying to maintain the position but Solberg is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Solberg is looking for a kimura here.
Solberg trying to advance position but Runnisto counters by regaining guard. #T2#
Runnisto seems keen to control Solberg's posture.
Solberg slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Solberg looking to pass the guard.
Runnisto managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Solberg ducks under a wild hook from Runnisto.
Solberg ducks under a wild hook from Runnisto.
Runnisto misses with an uppercut
and Solberg counters with a nice uppercut.
A big right from Runnisto misses.
Nice sprawl there from Runnisto as Solberg shoots in.
Runnisto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Solberg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Runnisto.
Runnisto jabs at Solberg's body.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Runnisto misses the target.
Donk. Runnisto catches Solberg right on the button with a cross.
Solberg shoots in but Runnisto avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Runnisto misses with an uppercut. Solberg saw that one coming.
Runnisto lands with a nice body punch.
Runnisto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Solberg.
Solberg changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Runnisto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Solberg.
Solberg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Runnisto.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Solberg slips under a jab from Runnisto.
Runnisto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Solberg tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Runnisto throws a one two combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iikka Runnisto dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Solberg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Runnisto.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Runnisto here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Runnisto throws a lazy right hand but Solberg sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Runnisto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Solberg can do to turn this around?
Solberg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Runnisto throws out the jab.
Solberg with the counter takedown but Runnisto avoids it easily.
Runnisto throws a big shot that misses.
Runnisto throws a lazy uppercut
and Solberg counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice defenses there by Solberg.
Runnisto connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Solberg's hands.
A big right from Runnisto misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Runnisto misses with a body shot #TD2#
so Solberg counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Solberg stands and throws Runnisto's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Runnisto has one of Solberg's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.#SUB2#
Solberg thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1##SUB2#
Solberg swings around for an armbar but Runnisto sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Solberg's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Solberg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Runnisto trying to control the position from guard on top but Solberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Runnisto stands up from Solberg's guard - Runnisto perhaps looking for a knockout.
Runnisto scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T2#
Runnisto misses with a straight right.
Runnisto is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Solberg takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Runnisto misses with a looping left.#TD2#
Solberg scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Solberg wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Runnisto, who protects the arm well.
Runnisto tries to bench press Solberg off him but Solberg keeps the position.
Runnisto can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Solberg is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Runnisto knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Runnisto can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Runnisto prevents Solberg from improving position.
Solberg trying to control the action but Runnisto is working from the bottom.
Solberg tries to advance position but instead Runnisto slips a leg back in to half guard.
Solberg trying to control from half guard but Runnisto is working away. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Runnisto wants to get back to full guard.
Runnisto trying to control but Solberg postures up.
Solberg wants to pass to mount but Runnisto is defending the position. #SUB2#
Solberg is looking for a kimura but Runnisto is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Solberg to get the leverage.
Runnisto is not content to let Solberg control the position.
Solberg passes the guard and advances to mount!
Runnisto wants to control but Solberg is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Iikka Runnisto 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.
#R3#
Runnisto works the jab nicely.
Peter Solberg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Runnisto misses with an uppercut.
Good shot there by Runnisto.
Solberg on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Runnisto displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Solberg.
Iikka Runnisto is winning the standup battle so far.
Runnisto swings for the body but Solberg moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Runnisto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Solberg throws a counter combo.
Runnisto misses with an uppercut
and Solberg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big right from Runnisto misses.
Runnisto jabs Solberg to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Runnisto scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Runnisto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Runnisto lands a nice shot to the body.
Runnisto is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Runnisto is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Runnisto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Runnisto scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Solberg doesn't seem bothered though.
Solberg moves out of range of the body kick.
Solberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Solberg on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Solberg slips a straight right by Runnisto.
Iikka Runnisto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Solberg looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T2#
Runnisto falls off balance throwing a combination
and Solberg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!
Solberg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Runnisto.
Solberg swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Runnisto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little jabbing left from Solberg on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Solberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Solberg shoots in but no luck this time.
Iikka Runnisto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Solberg.#TD2#
Solberg looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Runnisto is adopting a defensive guard.
Solberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Runnisto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Runnisto controls Solberg momentarily but Solberg frees himself.
Solberg wants to control from the top but Runnisto keeps moving.
Solberg stopping the sweep attempt from Runnisto.
Runnisto pulls Solberg in close to prevent any damage.
Solberg trying to control but Runnisto is working from the bottom.
Solberg passes into half guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Runnisto is holding on to half guard well.
Runnisto gets back to full guard.
Runnisto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Runnisto holds on and takes a little breather.
Runnisto looking to control.
Solberg looking to pass the guard.
Runnisto pulls Solberg in to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Runnisto lands a jab to Solberg's midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iikka Runnisto clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Solberg throws an off balance right hand
and Runnisto counters with a nice uppercut.
Runnisto connects with a looping right hand.
Solberg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Runnisto throws out the jab.
Runnisto misses with an uppercut. Solberg saw that one coming.
Solberg throws out a counter right but Runnisto avoids it with no problem.
Solberg ducks under a wild hook from Runnisto.
Solberg throws a shot to the body.
Solberg has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Runnisto misses with a right hand
and Solberg counters with a nice uppercut.
Runnisto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Runnisto with a jab.
Runnisto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Solberg throws a right and a left that Runnisto avoids nicely. #T1#
Runnisto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Solberg manages to avoid it.
Runnisto swings away with a body shot that misses
and Solberg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Runnisto looks to throw the jab but Solberg is out of range.
Solberg drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Runnisto defends it well.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Runnisto.
Solberg misses with a takedown attempt - Runnisto sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Runnisto misses with a hook.
Solberg slips a straight right by Runnisto.
Solberg slips under a jab from Runnisto.
Runnisto throws an overhand right that lands on Solberg's shoulder, as Solberg tries to avoid the shot.
Runnisto throws a jab when Solberg was well out of range.#T2##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Solberg. #ES#
Runnisto throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Runnisto misses the jab.
Solberg tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Solberg tries for a takedown but Runnisto circles away easily
and Runnisto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Runnisto is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Runnisto throws a predictable looking body shot
and Solberg counters with a left and a right that stings Runnisto.
Solberg needs to keep his hands up - Runnisto had a free shot at his head there.
Solberg moves out of range as Runnisto strikes.
Solberg lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Runnisto throws out a loose jab but Solberg uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Runnisto throws a lazy head kick
and Solberg counters with a three punch combo that has Runnisto backing up. Runnisto nods at Solberg to acknowledge the strikes.
Runnisto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Runnisto misses the body punch
and Solberg counters with a two punch combo.
Runnisto dodges the punch combination from Solberg.
Runnisto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Solberg throws out the jab.
Nice shot lands for Runnisto.
Solberg misses the body punch
and Runnisto makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Runnisto tries a head kick but it misses.
Runnisto changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T4##TD2#
Solberg closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Runnisto struggling a bit here.
Runnisto tries to bench press Solberg off him but Solberg keeps the position.
Runnisto is trying to control Solberg's posture but Solberg avoids it.
Solberg has control of an arm but Runnisto manages to advance to Solberg's back!
Runnisto doesn't have the hooks in and Solberg manages to turn into his guard. #ES#
Runnisto uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Runnisto moves out of range as Solberg strikes.
Runnisto connects with a crisp jab.
Solberg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Runnisto.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iikka Runnisto had his way with Peter Solberg in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Runnisto looks to throw the jab but Solberg is out of range.
Solberg throws a series of punches but Runnisto avoids them all with ease.
Runnisto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Solberg was well out of range. Poor timing from Runnisto.
Runnisto throws the left hand but Solberg avoids the punch easily.
Runnisto lands with a good body shot.
Runnisto misses with a two punch combination.
Runnisto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Solberg manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Runnisto throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Runnisto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice defenses there by Solberg.
A looping hook to the body misses from Runnisto. Solberg does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Solberg throws a right hand that Runnisto ducks under and follows up with a left that Runnisto also avoids with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Runnisto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Runnisto misses with a series of wild punches.
Solberg ducks right into an uppercut from Runnisto.
Solberg shoots in for a takedown but Runnisto shows good takedown defense.
Solberg takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Runnisto misses with a left hand
and Solberg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Runnisto scores with a nice head shot.
Runnisto misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Solberg counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
Solberg slips a jab and a cross from Runnisto.
A little jabbing left from Solberg on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD2#
Solberg looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Runnisto!#ES#
Runnisto bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Runnisto uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Solberg has time to react.
Solberg takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Runnisto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Solberg manages to avoid it.
Solberg drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Runnisto defends it well.
Solberg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Runnisto.
Runnisto looks to score with a jab to the body but Solberg is just out of range.
Runnisto lands a jab to Solberg's midsection.#T3#
Runnisto misses with a left hand
and Solberg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Iikka Runnisto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Solberg avoids the body shot from Runnisto.
Runnisto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Solberg shoots in but Runnisto avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Runnisto throws the kick towards the body but Solberg avoids it.
Runnisto misses the jab.
Runnisto with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Runnisto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Solberg.
Solberg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Runnisto.#T4#
Good shot there by Runnisto.
Runnisto throws a push kick but Solberg slaps the foot to one side.
Solberg tries for a takedown but Runnisto sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Iikka Runnisto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Solberg.
Runnisto lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Runnisto lands a nice hook to Solberg's body. Solberg takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Solberg has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Runnisto misses with an uppercut
and Solberg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Runnisto scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Solberg doesn't seem bothered though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Solberg shoots for a double leg takedown but Runnisto sprawls well. He's pushed Solberg's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Runnisto on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A jab from Runnisto misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Iikka Runnisto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Runnisto, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 50:46
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iikka Runnisto!
Post fight, Iikka Runnisto stared into the camera and said 'Now would be time to send me contract mr.boss man! Thanks fans and to Pete.. Nice try'.

Event: Helsinki Fighting League: 35
Date: Sep 25, 2016

#R1#
Kasongo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Runnisto swivels and escapes.
Runnisto fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kasongo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Runnisto throws out the jab.
A nice side step and Kasongo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kasongo misses with a jab to the body
and Runnisto counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Iikka Runnisto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Runnisto, as that shot connected.
Kasongo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Runnisto takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Runnisto throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Kasongo counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Runnisto! #ES#
Runnisto throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Runnisto cracks Kasongo with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Iikka Runnisto!
A relieved looking Iikka Runnisto 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: Helsinki Fighting League: 33
Date: Sep 17, 2016

#R1#
Nice body punch from Runnisto.
Ragnarsson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Runnisto scores with a hook.
Runnisto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Runnisto as he connects with a hook.
Runnisto lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Runnisto uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ragnarsson has time to react.#CL2#
Ragnarsson moves into range and clinches up with Runnisto.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ragnarsson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Runnisto's brow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Runnisto avoids the elbow strike from Ragnarsson, against the cage.
Runnisto blocks an elbow strike.
Ragnarsson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Runnisto avoids it.
Runnisto lands a hook that snaps the head of Ragnarsson backwards.
Ragnarsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Runnisto wants to break free but Ragnarsson has control.
Ragnarsson missing with knees to the body.
Ragnarsson misses with an elbow strike.
Ragnarsson misses with some punches.
Runnisto blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Runnisto.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Runnisto lands an uppercut.#T1#
Runnisto lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ragnarsson backwards.
Ragnarsson tries a knee to the head but Runnisto blocks it. #BC#
Runnisto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Runnisto has knocked Ragnarsson down with a huge combo! Runnisto steps away and waves a wobbly Ragnarsson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Halfdan Ragnarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Runnisto lands a body shot. #CL2#
Ragnarsson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
I was talking to Runnisto's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ragnarsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Runnisto blocks an elbow strike.
Ragnarsson blocks a body shot from Runnisto.
Runnisto avoiding damage as Ragnarsson throws knees to the body.
Runnisto takes an elbow to the forehead.
Runnisto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Come on Runnisto - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Runnisto digs a right hand underneath Ragnarsson's ribcage. Ragnarsson let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC#
Runnisto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Runnisto scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Runnisto scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ragnarsson doesn't seem bothered though.
Ragnarsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2##CL2#
Ragnarsson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Runnisto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ragnarsson looks to clinch
and Runnisto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ragnarsson is looking to clinch but Runnisto is avoiding it.
Runnisto lands a slapping body shot.
Ragnarsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Runnisto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like Runnisto was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Runnisto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Ragnarsson rushes Runnisto and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ragnarsson lands an elbow just above Runnisto 's eye.
Ragnarsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ragnarsson lands an elbow inside.
Runnisto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Runnisto takes a shot to the head.
Ragnarsson connects with a knee to the head.
Ragnarsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ragnarsson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Runnisto is defending well for now.
Ragnarsson managing to block the knees to the body from Runnisto.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T3#
Ragnarsson tries to land knees in the clinch but Runnisto avoids the damage to the body.
Ragnarsson lands with a right to the head.
Runnisto managing to block the knees to the body from Ragnarsson.
A nice left hand lands by Runnisto.
Runnisto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Runnisto as the two fighters clinch.
Ragnarsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ragnarsson throws an elbow that misses.
Runnisto is leaning against Ragnarsson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Runnisto scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Runnisto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Runnisto lands a right hook to the body. #CL2#
Ragnarsson moves into the clinch.
Ragnarsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Ragnarsson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Runnisto blocks it with crossed arms.
Runnisto lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ragnarsson backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Runnisto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Runnisto lands with a hook. Ragnarsson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ragnarsson wants to clinch but Runnisto slips to the side
and Runnisto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good shot there by Runnisto.#T4#
A shot to the liver by Runnisto. Beautiful body shot.#CL2#
Ragnarsson clinches.
Ragnarsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Runnisto backwards.
Runnisto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ragnarsson prevents a body shot from Runnisto.
Runnisto lands with a short shot to the head.
Ragnarsson throws an elbow that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Runnisto.
Runnisto works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ragnarsson looks winded!
Runnisto working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ragnarsson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Runnisto has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ragnarsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ragnarsson throws an elbow but it misses.
Good body shot from Runnisto.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Runnisto wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Runnisto manages to break the clinch.
Runnisto cracks a nice hook into Ragnarsson's ribs.
Ragnarsson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CL2#
Ragnarsson clinches up with Runnisto and pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iikka Runnisto dominated that round.
That's time! Runnisto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Ragnarsson takes one on the button.
Runnisto jabs Ragnarsson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Runnisto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ragnarsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Runnisto.
Runnisto lands with a hook. Ragnarsson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A solid body kick from Runnisto.
Ragnarsson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ragnarsson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Runnisto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Ragnarsson rushes Runnisto and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Ragnarsson fails to land.
Runnisto avoids a wild elbow strike from Ragnarsson.#BC#
Runnisto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ragnarsson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Runnisto counters with a right hand to the body.
Runnisto throws a wild body kick that Ragnarsson sees coming a mile off.
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!
Runnisto throws a body punch but Ragnarsson moves out of range.
Ragnarsson tries to close the distance and clinch but Runnisto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Ragnarsson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short uppercut from Ragnarsson. #T1##BC#
Runnisto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Runnisto scores with a one two! Ragnarsson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Runnisto listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Runnisto here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Ragnarsson takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #ROC#
Ragnarsson is rocked!
Ragnarsson closes the distance but Runnisto moves to the side
and Runnisto counters with a big right hand! Oh Ragnarsson is in trouble here! Runnisto follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iikka Runnisto!
Iikka Runnisto retains his light heavyweight title!
Iikka Runnisto seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Helsinki Fighting League: 31
Date: Sep 03, 2016

#R1#
Solberg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Runnisto misses.
Runnisto jabs at Solberg's body.
Solberg lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Runnisto swings for the body but Solberg moves out of range.
Solberg takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Runnisto throws a sloppy head kick and Solberg moves out of range easily.
Solberg looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Runnisto connects with a single shot there.
Solberg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Runnisto throws out the jab.
Runnisto throws a poor cross that misses
and Solberg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That kick from Solberg tenderised Runnisto's leg. Runnisto is trying to keep his angry face on.
Runnisto misses with an uppercut.
Solberg takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Runnisto just misses with a punch to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Solberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Solberg attempts a counter takedown but Runnisto avoids it well and moves away.#T1#
Runnisto misses with a body shot.
Runnisto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Runnisto throws a body kick that misses.
Solberg is looking to slow Runnisto down with leg kicks.
Solberg throws a low kick but it's checked well by Runnisto.
Iikka Runnisto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Runnisto misses its intended target.
An inside leg kick lands from Solberg.
Runnisto ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Solberg scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice uppercut there from Solberg.
Runnisto throws a big shot that misses.
Runnisto throws a jab but it's blocked by Solberg.
Runnisto throws a lazy right hand but Solberg sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Runnisto scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Solberg doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
Solberg ducks under a wild hook from Runnisto.
Solberg takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Solberg ducks under a wild hook from Runnisto.
Runnisto avoids the head kick by Solberg.
Runnisto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Solberg.
Nice cross by Runnisto.
Runnisto cracks Solberg with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice shot lands for Runnisto.
A looping hook to the body misses from Solberg. Runnisto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Solberg takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A head kick misses from Solberg.
A slow jab from Runnisto misses its intended target.
Runnisto throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Solberg slips a straight right by Runnisto.
Solberg ducks under a wild hook from Runnisto.
Runnisto moves out of range of the leg kick from Solberg.
Runnisto throws a looping overhand right but Solberg ducks down to avoid it.
Solberg drops down looking for a counter takedown but Runnisto sprawls and moves away.
Solberg thows a leg kick but Runnisto checks it
and Runnisto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Runnisto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Solberg moves away.
Solberg throws a sloppy head kick and Runnisto moves out of range easily.
Solberg lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Solberg throws a good cross that connects.
An inside leg kick from Solberg misses.
Runnisto misses with an uppercut. Solberg saw that one coming.
Runnisto misses with a hook. Solberg ducked under it nicely.
Solberg defending well as Runnisto loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Runnisto throws the kick towards the body but Solberg avoids it.
Solberg throws an overhand right that lands on Runnisto's shoulder, as Runnisto tries to avoid the shot.
Runnisto avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Runnisto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Solberg.
Runnisto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Solberg counters with a nice low kick that buckles Runnisto's knee momentarily.
Solberg 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 crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Solberg.
Runnisto doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Solberg takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jab from Runnisto.
Runnisto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Solberg.
Solberg feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Runnisto.
Solberg appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Runnisto lands with a good body shot.
Solberg throws a leg kick but Runnisto checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iikka Runnisto dominated that round.
That's time! Solberg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Runnisto moves into range and connects with a jab.
Solberg fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Runnisto on the side of the head.
Solberg takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Runnisto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Solberg.
Solberg takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Runnisto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Solberg ducks under a wild hook from Runnisto.
Solberg feinted with a counter takedown.
Solberg defending well as Runnisto loads up on a big left hand.
Solberg misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Runnisto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good standup being displayed there by Runnisto as he connects with a hook.
Runnisto connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
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!
Solberg takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Solberg takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T1#
Runnisto misses with a shot to the body
and Solberg counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Solberg cracks the inside of Runnisto's front leg.
Runnisto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Solberg.
Solberg half committed to a counter leg kick.
Solberg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Runnisto manages to avoid it.
Runnisto throws a series of punches but Solberg moves out of range.
Runnisto lands a body shot.
Solberg closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Runnisto checks a leg kick.
Solberg moves away from the strike by Runnisto.
Solberg scoring well with a low kick there.
Runnisto's corner calls for a 1-2. Runnisto obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Runnisto's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Runnisto defending well as Solberg loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Solberg cracks Runnisto with a good jab.
Runnisto clobbers Solberg with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #ROC2#
Solberg is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Runnisto misses with a hook.
Solberg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Runnisto.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Solberg might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Runnisto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Solberg manages to avoid it.
Solberg attempts a counter takedown but Runnisto avoids it well and moves away.
Solberg staying out of range there.
Runnisto works Solberg's body with a nice hook.
Runnisto looks to score with a jab to the body but Solberg is just out of range.
Solberg tried to counter with a leg kick but Runnisto avoided it.
Nice defenses there by Runnisto.
Runnisto bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Solberg's head backwards.
Solberg throws a low kick but it's checked well by Runnisto.
Runnisto punishes Solberg's body with a nice straight punch.
An inside leg kick from Solberg misses. #T3#
Runnisto loads up on a big right hand but Solberg slips the punch.
Some bone on bone action there as Runnisto checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Solberg takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Solberg defending well as Runnisto loads up on a big left hand.
Runnisto scores with a body shot.
Solberg on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Runnisto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Runnisto takes a swing at Solberg's ribcage but misses.
Solberg throwing a counter right hand but Runnisto manages to avoid it.
Iikka Runnisto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Runnisto. Solberg does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Runnisto.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Runnisto.
Runnisto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Solberg.
Runnisto appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Runnisto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Runnisto slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Runnisto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Runnisto misses the target.
A low kick from Solberg is predictable there
and Runnisto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Runnisto comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Runnisto scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Oh Solberg is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Solberg turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Solberg looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Runnisto cracks Solberg with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Solberg. Runnisto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Runnisto jabs Solberg to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Solberg takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Runnisto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Solberg seems to have got his legs back now.
Runnisto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iikka Runnisto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Solberg looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Good work by Runnisto as he checks the leg kick.
Solberg throws a head kick that half lands.
Solberg throws a big shot that misses.
Runnisto connects with a body shot that sends Solberg's belly button to the back.
Runnisto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Solberg.
Runnisto paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Solberg throws a low kick, looking for Runnisto's leg but Runnisto calmly moves out of range.
Solberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solberg tries a low kick but Runnisto avoids it.
Runnisto appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Runnisto thuds his right hand into Solberg's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Runnisto scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Runnisto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Solberg manages to avoid it.#T1#
Runnisto checks a leg kick.
Runnisto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Solberg.
Runnisto appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Runnisto looks to land a left hand but Solberg moved out of range nicely.
Solberg is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Runnisto moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iikka Runnisto!
Iikka Runnisto is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Iikka Runnisto 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: Helsinki Fighting League: 30
Date: Aug 27, 2016

#R1#
Runnisto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Perello shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Runnisto makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Runnisto thuds a left hand into Perello's body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Perello or perhaps it was just good defense by Runnisto, which made it look bad.
Runnisto lands a nice looking kick to the body. Perello takes a step back to recover.
Runnisto stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Runnisto fails to land with a series of punches.
Runnisto scores with the left hand. Perello knows he should have avoided that one.
Runnisto thuds a left hand into Perello's body.
Runnisto lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
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!
Perello shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Runnisto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Iikka Runnisto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Perello.
Perello shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Runnisto pinned against the cage. Runnisto gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Iikka Runnisto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perello looks winded!#T1#
A head kick misses from Runnisto.
Runnisto clobbers Perello with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Runnisto throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Perello takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Runnisto bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Runnisto jabs Perello to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Runnisto lands a slapping body shot.
Runnisto jabs Perello to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Perello with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Runnisto to score with a decent uppercut.
Runnisto moves into range and connects with a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Runnisto lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Perello out cold! Perello is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Iikka Runnisto!
A very excited looking Iikka Runnisto 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: Primal 37
Date: Aug 06, 2016

#R1#
Hunter takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Runnisto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hunter wants to counter with a clinch but Runnisto pushes him away.
Runnisto lands with a slapping head kick.
Runnisto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hunter.
Hunter misses with a double jab
enabling Runnisto to counter with a crisp jab.
Runnisto throws a head kick but Hunter moves out of range.
Hunter throws an overhand right that lands on Runnisto's shoulder, as Runnisto tries to avoid the shot.
Hunter takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL#
Runnisto clinches.
Runnisto fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hunter.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunter tries to work over Runnisto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hunter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Runnisto will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hunter up against the cage.
Hunter keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Runnisto's efforts to push away.
Hunter tries to work over Runnisto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Hunter struggles to land a body shot inside as Runnisto controls his hands.
Runnisto is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hunter keeps control of Runnisto as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hunter misses with a punch on the inside.
Hunter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Runnisto.
Hunter blocking some punches.
Hunter can't find room to land a body shot as Runnisto controls the action.
Hunter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hunter misses with a punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Runnisto.
Runnisto has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hunter avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunter.
Runnisto blocks a body shot from Hunter.
Hunter is working Runnisto over against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Hunter fails to land. #T2#
Runnisto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hunter prevents a body shot from Runnisto.
Hunter stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Hunter - that landed with a thud.
Hunter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Runnisto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Runnisto struggles to land a body shot inside as Hunter controls his hands.
Hunter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Runnisto backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Hunter.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hunter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Runnisto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hunter tries to throw a body punch but Runnisto avoids it by throwing Hunter back against the cage.
Runnisto tries a body shot but Hunter blocks it.
A short uppercut from Runnisto.
Hunter tries a body shot but Runnisto blocks it.
Hunter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hunter blocks a body shot from Runnisto.
Runnisto misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Runnisto working aggressively here. #BC#
Runnisto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Runnisto looks to score with a jab to the body but Hunter is just out of range.
A left and a right from Hunter both land. Nice combination.
Runnisto lands a jab to the head. #CL2#
Hunter fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Runnisto, pushing him back against the cage.
Runnisto working hard to break the clinch.
Hunter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hunter lands with a left to the head.
Hunter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Runnisto backwards. #BC#
Runnisto manages to break the clinch.
Hunter connects with a single shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Runnisto throws out the jab.
Hunter throws a series of punches but Runnisto avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Hunter gets a clinch. #BC#
Runnisto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Runnisto staying out of range there.#T4#
Hunter lands a two punch combo.
Runnisto is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Runnisto moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL#
Runnisto fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hunter, pushing him back against the cage.
Hunter struggles to land a body shot inside as Runnisto controls his hands.
Runnisto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Runnisto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Runnisto tries to work over Hunter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Runnisto. #BC#
Runnisto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Runnisto slips under a jab from Hunter.
Runnisto looks to land a left hand but Hunter moved out of range nicely.
Hunter looks to land a right hand but Runnisto moved out of range.
Runnisto lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT#
It looks like Deontay Hunter has been cut.
Hunter tries to clinch but Runnisto moves out of range.
Runnisto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Runnisto lands with a nice body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Deontay Hunter will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Deontay Hunter's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Hunter misses with a hook.
Hunter slips under a jab.
Hunter misses with a straight left.
Hunter misses the jab.
Hunter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Runnisto.
Hunter moves out of range of the strikes.
Hunter feints a counter leg kick.
Runnisto uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hunter throws a body kick that misses. #CL2#
Hunter clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Runnisto.
Hunter tries to work over Runnisto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Hunter.
Deontay Hunter seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nice body punch from Hunter.
Runnisto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Runnisto blocking some punches.
Runnisto can't find room to land a body shot as Hunter controls the action.
Runnisto tries a body shot but Hunter blocks it. #T1#
Still in the clinch, Hunter scores with a nice short uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Runnisto.
Hunter lands a shoulder strike.
Hunter blocks a body shot from Runnisto. #BC#
Runnisto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hunter pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Runnisto back to the cage. Hunter follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Runnisto misses with a double jab.
Hunter wants to counter the offense by Runnisto and move into the clinch position.
Hunter takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hunter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hunter is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Runnisto just misses with a punch to the body.
Hunter is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Runnisto with a body shot.
Runnisto tries to bum rush Hunter with a series of wild strikes but Hunter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hunter jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Runnisto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hunter has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Runnisto throws a body shot but no joy.
Hunter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Hunter looks to move away, Runnisto throws a big counter combo but Hunter just gets out of the way.#T2#
Hunter takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL2#
Hunter drives through and clinches with Runnisto against the cage.
Runnisto slows down the pace here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Runnisto.
A short left from Hunter.
Runnisto lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hunter lands a shoulder strike.
Runnisto is leaning against Hunter and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hunter.
Runnisto tries a body shot but Hunter blocks it.
Runnisto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hunter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Runnisto swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Runnisto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Runnisto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Runnisto takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Runnisto avoids the body shot from Hunter.
Runnisto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hunter.
The fighters circling - Hunter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hunter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Runnisto.
Hunter lands with a shot to the body.
Hunter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hunter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Runnisto tries to clinch up but Hunter circles away and keeps his distance.
Runnisto scores with a jab to the jaw.
Runnisto ducks under a wild hook from Hunter.
Runnisto is looking to counter punch.
Hunter throws a looping overhand right but Runnisto ducks down to avoid it.
Hunter tries to move into range but Runnisto moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Runnisto stuns Hunter with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Runnisto misses with an uppercut. Hunter saw that one coming.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Runnisto changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Hunter rushes Runnisto and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Runnisto is trying to pull guard but Hunter turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Runnisto jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hunter walks away with a smile on his face. Runnisto gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hunter with a jab.
Hunter throws a lazy right hand but Runnisto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hunter lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hunter misses the shot to the body.
Hunter lands an overhand right.
Runnisto defending well as Hunter loads up on a big left hand.
Hunter misses with a wild body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Runnisto, as that shot connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sloppy strikes from Runnisto. Those never looked like landing.
Hunter missing with a left hand there. Runnisto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hunter misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Deontay Hunter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Deontay Hunter's cut.
That's time! Runnisto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Runnisto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A big right from Hunter misses.
A jab from Hunter misses.
Hunter finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Runnisto thinks about countering with a head kick.
Runnisto misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Hunter clinches with his opponent.
Runnisto can't get the takedown.
Runnisto struggles to land a body shot inside as Hunter controls his hands.
Runnisto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Runnisto misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Runnisto breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Runnisto scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Runnisto throws an off balance right hand
and Hunter counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hunter jabs Runnisto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Runnisto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hunter moves away.
Runnisto shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T1#
Hunter throws a jab when Runnisto was well out of range.
Runnisto staying out of range there.
Hunter throws a jab but it's blocked by Runnisto.
Runnisto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hunter looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A slow jab from Hunter misses its intended target.
Runnisto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Runnisto closes the distance but Hunter moves to the side
and Hunter makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hunter takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Iikka Runnisto is winning the standup battle so far.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hunter.
Hunter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Runnisto.
Hunter dodges the punch combination from Runnisto. #TD#
Runnisto shoots in and gets a takedown into Hunter's guard.
Hunter trying to control the position. #T2#
Hunter is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Runnisto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hunter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#ES2#
Hunter uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Runnisto ducks under a wild hook from Hunter.
Runnisto misses with a hook
and Hunter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slow jab from Hunter misses its intended target.
Runnisto misses with a series of wild punches.
Hunter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hunter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Runnisto.
Hunter avoids the body shot from Runnisto. #T3#
Hunter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hunter explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Runnisto takes one on the button.
Hunter looks to land a right hand but Runnisto moved out of range.
Hunter misses with a looping left.
Runnisto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hunter misses with a straight left.
The crowd cheers as Hunter lands an impressive looking overhand right. Runnisto doesn't seem phased though.
Runnisto staying out of range there.
A big left from Runnisto misses.
Iikka Runnisto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hunter circles away from the clinch attempt.
Runnisto looks to land a combination but Hunter avoids it well.
Hunter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Runnisto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hunter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Runnisto.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Runnisto. Hunter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Runnisto fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Runnisto moves out of range as Hunter strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Runnisto.
Hunter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hunter punishes Runnisto's body with a nice straight punch.
A big right from Hunter misses.
Runnisto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hunter.
Deontay Hunter is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Runnisto takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hunter shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Runnisto takes one on the button.
Runnisto throws a big shot that misses.
Hunter throws a hook to the side of Runnisto's head but Runnisto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Runnisto throws a looping overhand right but Hunter ducks down to avoid it.
Runnisto moves away from the strike by Hunter.

And that's the end of the fight!
Deontay Hunter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hunter 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Deontay Hunter!
An out of breath Deontay Hunter thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Primal 28
Date: Jun 18, 2016

#R1#
Garcia misses with an uppercut.
Garcia throws a right hand that misses
and Runnisto counters with a straight right hand.
Garcia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Garcia throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Runnisto stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Runnisto misses with a hook. Garcia ducked under it nicely.
Garcia blocks a head kick by Runnisto.
Garcia is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Garcia 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.
Garcia lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Runnisto throws a looping overhand right but Garcia ducks down to avoid it.
Runnisto 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.
Garcia takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice body punch from Garcia.
Runnisto throws a hook but Garcia blocks it.
Bob Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Runnisto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Runnisto wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot to the body from Garcia misses
and Runnisto counters with a nice body shot.
Runnisto tries to bum rush Garcia with a series of wild strikes but Garcia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A bone on bone clash there as Runnisto blocks the leg kick.
Runnisto throws a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Runnisto.
Garcia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Runnisto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Garcia swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Runnisto tries a head kick but it misses.
Runnisto lands a jab to the nose.
Runnisto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Garcia just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRunnisto.
Runnisto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Garcia tries to counter with a clinch but Runnisto shakes him off and moves away.
Garcia throws a chopping leg kick but Runnisto manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A jab from Runnisto misses.
Runnisto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garcia moves away.
Runnisto throws a hook but Garcia blocks it.
Garcia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donk. Runnisto catches Garcia right on the button with a cross.
A shot to the liver by Runnisto. Beautiful body shot.
Runnisto slips under a jab.
Runnisto checks a low kick from Garcia.
Garcia throws an overhand right that lands on Runnisto's shoulder, as Runnisto tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Runnisto wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Garcia throws a lazy uppercut
and Runnisto counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Runnisto swings for the body but Garcia moves out of range.
Garcia steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Runnisto.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Runnisto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garcia tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Runnisto ducks under a wild hook from Garcia.
A counter left hand to the body from Runnisto misses its target.
Garcia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Runnisto with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Garcia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Runnisto manages to avoid it.
Garcia takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Runnisto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Some wild striking there from Runnisto.
Runnisto checks a low kick from Garcia.
A bone on bone clash there as Runnisto blocks the leg kick.
Garcia throws a hook but Runnisto blocks it.
Runnisto throws a big shot that misses.
Garcia on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T3#
Runnisto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Runnisto scores with a jab to the body.
Runnisto scores with a nice right hand.
Garcia throws a hook to the side of Runnisto's head but Runnisto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Runnisto connects with a body shot that sends Garcia's belly button to the back.
Garcia misses with a straight right.
Runnisto lands with a nice body punch.
Garcia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A low kick from Garcia misses
and Runnisto counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Garcia thinking.
Garcia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Garcia misses with an uppercut. Runnisto saw that one coming.
Garcia doesn't manage to clinch there - Runnisto circles away.
Runnisto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Garcia is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garcia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Runnisto was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Garcia.
A telegraphed right hand from Runnisto misses the target.
Garcia connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Garcia closes the distance but Runnisto moves to the side
and Runnisto counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T4#
Runnisto misses with a body shot #CL2#
and Garcia moves into the clinch.
Runnisto tries to throw a body punch but Garcia avoids it by throwing Runnisto back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Garcia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Runnisto lands a right hand.
Runnisto blocks an uppercut.
Runnisto tries to throw a body punch but Garcia avoids it by throwing Runnisto back against the cage.
Runnisto struggles to land a body shot inside as Garcia controls his hands.
Runnisto has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Runnisto has a couple of punches blocked by Garcia.
Garcia is struggling to control the position.
Runnisto tries to work over Garcia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garcia manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A hook to the body from Runnisto.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iikka Runnisto dominated that round.
That's time! Runnisto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Garcia avoids the head kick by Runnisto.
A big left from Garcia misses.
Garcia throws a big shot that misses.
Garcia throws the left hand but Runnisto avoids the punch easily.
Runnisto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Garcia can do to turn this around?
Runnisto scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Garcia doesn't seem bothered though.
Runnisto just misses with a punch to the body.
Runnisto bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Garcia's head.
Garcia looks to throw the jab but Runnisto is out of range.
Garcia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big left from Runnisto misses.
Runnisto connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garcia. Runnisto does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Runnisto throws a head kick that misses.
Runnisto slips a jab from Garcia.
Garcia moves away from the strike by Runnisto.
Garcia tries to counter with a clinch but Runnisto shakes him off and moves away.
Nice jab there from Runnisto.
Runnisto works the jab nicely.#T1#
Runnisto's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Runnisto duly obliges.
A big right from Garcia misses.
Runnisto cracks a nice hook into Garcia's ribs.
Runnisto misses with the combination.
Garcia is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Runnisto ducks under a wild hook from Garcia.
Runnisto throwing a counter right hand but Garcia manages to avoid it.
Runnisto lands with a straight right. Garcia didn't see that one coming.
Runnisto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garcia.
Garcia slips under a jab.
Garcia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Runnisto manages to avoid it.
Runnisto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Runnisto blocks a low kick nicely.
Garcia moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circling - Garcia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Runnisto lands a jab to the nose.
Runnisto moves away from the strike by Garcia.
Runnisto seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Runnisto scores with a decent looking hook.#T2#
Garcia plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Runnisto scores with a nice strike.#ROC#
Garcia is rocked!
Garcia throws a low kick but Runnisto moves out of range easily.
Runnisto fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Garcia to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Garcia looks to clinch but Runnisto throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Garcia taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Iikka Runnisto!
Iikka Runnisto thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Primal 22
Date: May 07, 2016

#R1#
O Carroll's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and O Carroll duly obliges.
O Carroll tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Runnisto was well out of range. Poor timing from O Carroll.
O Carroll doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Runnisto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from O Carroll.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from O Carroll! But no joy.
We've been told by Runnisto's head coaches at Team Migraine that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Runnisto throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and O Carroll counters with a straight right hand.
Jab, jab by Runnisto - just one landing.
O Carroll misses with a hook.
Runnisto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Runnisto misses with a body punch
and O Carroll counters with a stiff right hand.
Runnisto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Runnisto misses with a looping right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Runnisto throws a hook but O Carroll blocks it.
Runnisto scores with a shot to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from O Carroll.
O Carroll looks to throw the jab but Runnisto is out of range.
Runnisto looks to land a body kick but O Carroll moved away.
O Carroll throws a jab but it's blocked by Runnisto. #T1#
O Carroll fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
O Carroll throws a looping overhand right but Runnisto ducks down to avoid it.
O Carroll slips a jab from Runnisto.
O Carroll doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Runnisto moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Runnisto misses with a jab, cross combination.
Runnisto misses with a right hand
and O Carroll counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Runnisto moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Runnisto misses with a body punch
and O Carroll counters with a straight right hand.
Runnisto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but O Carroll moves away.
O Carroll misses with a series of wild 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!
O Carroll misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
O Carroll darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
O Carroll looks to land a right hand but Runnisto moved out of range.
A combination from Runnisto does no damage. #T2#
Runnisto throws a hook but O Carroll blocks it.
O Carroll wants to clinch up but Runnisto keeps it at a distance.
Runnisto throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck O Carroll on the side of the head.
Runnisto throws a sloppy head kick
and O Carroll cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A shot to the liver by Runnisto. Beautiful body shot.
O Carroll fails in his attempt to clinch.
O Carroll might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A leg kick checked by Runnisto.
O Carroll with a jab.
O Carroll fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Runnisto checks it well.
O Carroll checks a leg kick nicely.
O Carroll throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Runnisto throws a wild body kick that O Carroll sees coming a mile off.
Runnisto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by O Carroll.
O Carroll ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Runnisto moves away.#T3#
O Carroll defending well as Runnisto loads up on a big left hand.
O Carroll pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Runnisto misses with a kick to the body
and O Carroll counters with a straight right hand.
O Carroll throws an overhand right that lands on Runnisto's shoulder, as Runnisto tries to avoid the shot.
Runnisto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
O Carroll throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
O Carroll throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Runnisto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Runnisto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from O Carroll.
Runnisto smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
O Carroll throws a low kick but Runnisto moves out of range easily.
O Carroll tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
O Carroll missing with a left hand there. Runnisto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Runnisto moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Runnisto works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T4#
O Carroll tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Runnisto throws a chopping leg kick but O Carroll manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Runnisto connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Iikka Runnisto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Runnisto throws a body punch but O Carroll moves out of range.
O Carroll throws a left and a right that both miss
and Runnisto makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
O Carroll ducks under a wild hook from Runnisto.
O Carroll is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Runnisto had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Nice body punch from O Carroll.
O Carroll lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Runnisto throws a head kick but O Carroll moves out of range.
O Carroll swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
O Carroll ducks under a wild hook from Runnisto.
Good shot there by Runnisto.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Runnisto misses with a wild body shot.
Runnisto lands a two punch combo.
O Carroll walks into a stiff left hand from Runnisto.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Iikka Runnisto 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#
Runnisto changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. O Carroll tries to avoid it but Runnisto manages to keep hold of a leg and drag O Carroll to the ground. O Carroll escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
O Carroll swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Runnisto swings for the body but O Carroll moves out of range.
O Carroll takes one to the chin there.
Runnisto blocks the body kick.
O Carroll misses the shot to the body.
Runnisto throws a shot from downtown. O Carroll moves away and avoids it.
Runnisto scores with a nice strike.
O Carroll misses with a looping right.
Runnisto scores with a crisp jab that stopped O Carroll in his tracks.
Runnisto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by O Carroll.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Carroll lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Runnisto circles away quickly and effectively.
It looked like Runnisto was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
O Carroll tries a head kick but it misses.
Runnisto fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Runnisto looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Runnisto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by O Carroll. #T1#
O Carroll lands with a good body shot.
Runnisto cracks O Carroll with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Runnisto avoids the head kick by O Carroll.
Runnisto checks the leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Runnisto misses its target.
Runnisto misses with a low kick.
Runnisto misses with a hook to the body
and O Carroll counters with a nice body kick.
Runnisto will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
O Carroll throws out a loose jab but Runnisto uses good head movement to avoid it.
O Carroll stuns Runnisto with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Runnisto looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Runnisto checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Runnisto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Decent striking displayed by Runnisto there.
O Carroll jabs Runnisto to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2#
Runnisto lands a jab-cross 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!
Runnisto takes one to the side of the head.
Runnisto scores with a punch to the head.
A swing and a miss from O Carroll.
Runnisto throws out a loose jab but O Carroll uses good head movement to avoid it.
O Carroll appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
O Carroll throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Runnisto lands with a good body shot.
O Carroll moves away from the strike by Runnisto.
O Carroll takes a swing at Runnisto's ribcage but misses.
Runnisto appears to be looking for a big counter.
O Carroll misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Runnisto misses the target.
Iikka Runnisto is winning the standup battle so far.
Runnisto pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces O Carroll back to the cage. Runnisto follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A head kick misses from Runnisto.
O Carroll swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
O Carroll jabs Runnisto to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T3#
O Carroll misses with a low kick.
A slow jab from O Carroll misses its intended target.
Runnisto misses with a body shot.
O Carroll connects with a looping right hand.
Runnisto throws a sloppy head kick and O Carroll moves out of range easily.
O Carroll blocks a head kick by Runnisto.
O Carroll slips under a jab.
Runnisto takes a swing at O Carroll's ribcage but misses.
O Carroll lands a right hook to the body.
Runnisto throws a lazy right hand but O Carroll sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
O Carroll pulls out of a head kick attempt.
O Carroll missing with a left hand there. Runnisto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Runnisto slips under a jab.
O Carroll throws a leg kick which misses Runnisto's front leg but catches the back leg as Runnisto tries to avoid it. #T4#
A big left from Runnisto misses.
It seemed like O Carroll was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
O Carroll throws a lazy right hand but Runnisto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Runnisto jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A decent looking cross lands there for O Carroll.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Runnisto misses the shot to the body.
Runnisto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from O Carroll.
Runnisto lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Runnisto tries for a takedown but O Carroll sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Runnisto throws a lazy right hand but O Carroll sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Runnisto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from O Carroll.
O Carroll throws a sloppy body shot
and Runnisto counters with a left to the body.
O Carroll misses with a straight right.
Runnisto takes a swing at O Carroll's ribcage but misses.
Runnisto tries to land a front kick but O Carroll steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Iikka Runnisto will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
O Carroll is looking to land body kicks.
O Carroll lands with a shot to the body.
O Carroll just misses with a punch to the body.
O Carroll uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Runnisto misses with a low kick.
O Carroll takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Runnisto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
O Carroll misses with a body kick.
Runnisto misses with a kick to the body.
A leg kick checked by O Carroll.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from O Carroll. Runnisto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Runnisto throws a shot from downtown. O Carroll moves away and avoids it.
O Carroll throws a jab but it's blocked by Runnisto.
Runnisto misses with a straight right.
O Carroll looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Runnisto misses with a shot to the body
and O Carroll counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
O Carroll has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Runnisto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but O Carroll moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Good exchange - Runnisto coming out on top.
Runnisto moves away from the strike by O Carroll.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by O Carroll.
A jab from O Carroll does it's job there.#CL2#
O Carroll instigates a clinch.
Runnisto misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from O Carroll.
O Carroll lands a right hand that snaps the head of Runnisto backwards.
O Carroll tries to throw a body punch but Runnisto avoids it by throwing O Carroll back against the cage.
O Carroll blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Runnisto.
This has been an exciting period of action!
O Carroll stalling in the clinch.
Runnisto prevents a body shot from O Carroll.
A short uppercut from O Carroll. #T2#
Runnisto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from O Carroll fails to land.
O Carroll tries to throw a body punch but Runnisto avoids it by throwing O Carroll back against the cage.
Runnisto swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Runnisto breaks from the clinch.
O Carroll blocks the body kick.
A head kick by Runnisto misses
and O Carroll counters with a lovely straight right hand!
O Carroll scores with a hook.
Runnisto throws a jab but it's blocked by O Carroll.
O Carroll uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Runnisto has time to react.
O Carroll blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from O Carroll! But no joy.
Runnisto fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches O Carroll on the side of the head.
O Carroll takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Runnisto takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Runnisto takes a swing at O Carroll's ribcage but misses. #T3#
O Carroll fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Runnisto takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
O Carroll lands a front kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Good work by O Carroll as he checks the leg kick.
Runnisto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but O Carroll circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice defenses there by O Carroll.
O Carroll pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
O Carroll with a jab.
Runnisto misses with a hook.
Runnisto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and O Carroll counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#
Runnisto is rocked!
A telegraphed right hand from O Carroll misses the target.
Runnisto throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Runnisto throws a series of punches but O Carroll moves out of range. #T4#
O Carroll misses with a body kick.
Runnisto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Runnisto misses with an attempted mid kick.
Runnisto swings widly with a right hand
and O Carroll connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Domnall O Carroll has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oh Runnisto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from O Carroll! Runnisto is out on his feet! O Carroll rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Runnisto is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Runnisto is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Domnall O Carroll!
Domnall O Carroll tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Primal 16
Date: Mar 26, 2016

#R1#
Winklejax just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Winklejax instigates a clinch.
Runnisto misses with a body punch.
Winklejax stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Runnisto tries a body shot but Winklejax blocks it.
Winklejax prevents a body shot from Runnisto.
Runnisto misses with a punch to the body.
Winklejax tries to work over Runnisto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Winklejax definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Winklejax goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Runnisto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Winklejax can't find room to land a body shot as Runnisto controls the action.
Runnisto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Winklejax's elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Winklejax.
Winklejax tries to throw a body punch but Runnisto avoids it by throwing Winklejax back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winklejax tries a body shot but Runnisto blocks it.
Runnisto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Runnisto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Runnisto tries a body shot but Winklejax blocks it.
Runnisto tries to work over Winklejax's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Runnisto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Winklejax. #T1#
Winklejax lands a hook to the side of the head.
Winklejax lands a left hand.
Winklejax lands a left hand that snaps the head of Runnisto backwards.
Winklejax tries to throw a body punch but Runnisto avoids it by throwing Winklejax back against the cage.
Winklejax misses with a hook from the clinch.
Runnisto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Runnisto misses with a punch to the body.
Runnisto working aggressively here.
Winklejax struggles to land a body shot inside as Runnisto controls his hands.
A short left from Winklejax.
Runnisto struggles to land a body shot inside as Winklejax controls his hands.
Runnisto can't find room to land a body shot as Winklejax controls the action.
Runnisto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Winklejax lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Runnisto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Runnisto takes a shot to the head.
Runnisto tries a body shot but Winklejax blocks it.
Runnisto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Runnisto swings wildly with an uppercut but Winklejax uses good head movement 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!
A short right from Winklejax on the inside. #T2#
Runnisto blocks a body shot from Winklejax.
Runnisto tries a body shot but Winklejax blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Winklejax.
Winklejax lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Runnisto misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Winklejax.
Winklejax scores with a shot to the side of Runnisto's head.
Runnisto tries a body shot but Winklejax blocks it.
Winklejax digs a right hand into Runnisto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Runnisto's gas tank.
Runnisto has a couple of punches blocked by Winklejax.
Runnisto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Winklejax misses with a punch to the body.
Runnisto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Winklejax's elbow.
Winklejax misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Runnisto has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Runnisto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Winklejax struggles to land a body shot inside as Runnisto controls his hands.
Runnisto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Winklejax lands with a left to the head.
Winklejax prevents a body shot from Runnisto. #T3#
Winklejax fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Runnisto.
Runnisto wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Winklejax has him pressed against the cage.
Winklejax is leaning against Runnisto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Runnisto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Winklejax.
Winklejax scores with a nice hook to the head.
Winklejax lands a body punch.
A short right from Winklejax.
Runnisto is leaning against Winklejax and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Winklejax has Runnisto pressed against the cage, preventing Runnisto from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A right hand to the body from Winklejax.
Winklejax blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Runnisto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Winklejax digs a right hand into Runnisto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Runnisto's gas tank.
Runnisto looks winded!
Runnisto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Runnisto working aggressively here.
Runnisto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Winklejax lands a nice uppercut.
Winklejax tries a body shot but Runnisto blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Winklejax lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
Winklejax lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Winklejax tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Runnisto drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Winklejax lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Runnisto.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Winklejax lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Winklejax doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Runnisto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Winklejax lands a hook to the side of the head.
Runnisto misses with a body punch.
Runnisto tries to throw a body punch but Winklejax avoids it by throwing Runnisto back against the cage. #BC2#
Runnisto manages to break the clinch.
Winklejax lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Winklejax checks a leg kick.#CL#
Winklejax pushes Runnisto up against the cage in a clinch.
Winklejax gets through Runnisto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Runnisto is working for takedown but Winklejax is calmly controlling the position for now.
Winklejax keeps control of Runnisto as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Greg Winklejax dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Winklejax darts in and clinches Runnisto up against the cage.
Winklejax lands a right hand.
Runnisto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Winklejax lands a left hand that snaps the head of Runnisto backwards.
Winklejax is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Runnisto can do to turn this around?
Runnisto misses with a body punch.
Runnisto tries to work over Winklejax's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Winklejax prevents a body shot from Runnisto.
Runnisto can't find room to land a body shot as Winklejax controls the action.
Runnisto is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Winklejax is keeping busy.
Winklejax is leaning against Runnisto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Winklejax misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Winklejax lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Runnisto can't find room to land a body shot as Winklejax controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winklejax lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Runnisto.
Runnisto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Winklejax missing with knees to the body.
Runnisto has a couple of punches blocked by Winklejax.
A short left from Winklejax.
Runnisto tries to circle away but Winklejax has him pinned against the cage.#T1#
Runnisto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Runnisto struggles to land a body shot inside as Winklejax controls his hands.
Winklejax struggles to land a body shot inside as Runnisto controls his hands.
Winklejax digs a right hand underneath Runnisto's ribcage. Runnisto let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Runnisto avoids the elbow strike from Winklejax, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Winklejax.
Runnisto is breathing heavily.
Runnisto tries a body shot but Winklejax blocks it.
Runnisto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Winklejax's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Winklejax. #BC#
Winklejax breaks the clinch.
Runnisto misses with a double jab.
Winklejax ducks under a wild hook from Runnisto.
Winklejax listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL#
Winklejax darts in and clinches Runnisto up against the cage.
Winklejax stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Winklejax lands a left hand.
Winklejax digs a right hand into Runnisto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Runnisto's gas tank.
Winklejax lands a body punch in the clinch.
Winklejax lands a right hand. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short uppercut from Winklejax.
Runnisto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Winklejax doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Runnisto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Winklejax's elbow.
Winklejax makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Winklejax.
Winklejax pushes Runnisto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Winklejax.
Winklejax is leaning against Runnisto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Winklejax lands a nice uppercut.
Winklejax throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice left hand lands by Winklejax. #ROC#
Runnisto is rocked!
Winklejax pushes Runnisto back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Runnisto is still on wobbly legs! Can Winklejax finish him?
Winklejax digs a right hand underneath Runnisto's ribcage. Runnisto let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Runnisto seems to have recovered his senses.
Winklejax lands a left hand that snaps the head of Runnisto backwards.
Winklejax lands a right hand.
Runnisto tries to work over Winklejax's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Winklejax.
Greg Winklejax has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Winklejax throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Runnisto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
Winklejax lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Runnisto.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Winklejax.
Winklejax lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Runnisto.
Winklejax lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Winklejax lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Winklejax lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Runnisto blocks a body shot from Winklejax.
Runnisto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Winklejax. #BC#
Winklejax manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Runnisto gets tackled into the cage by Winklejax. Winklejax maintains the clinch.
Runnisto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Winklejax.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Runnisto.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Winklejax creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Runnisto tries to throw a body punch but Winklejax avoids it by throwing Runnisto back against the cage.
Winklejax tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Winklejax.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Winklejax gets through Runnisto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4#
Runnisto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Winklejax scores with a nice hook to the head.
Winklejax lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Winklejax lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Runnisto can't find room to land a body shot as Winklejax controls the action.
Winklejax presses Runnisto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A hook to the body from Winklejax.
A short body shot lands from Winklejax as the two fighters clinch.
Winklejax makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Winklejax lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Winklejax.
Winklejax is leaning against Runnisto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Winklejax is working Runnisto over against the cage.
Winklejax lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Runnisto backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short uppercut from Winklejax.
Nice body punch from Winklejax.
Winklejax lands with a light punch inside.
Winklejax lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Winklejax tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Runnisto's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Greg Winklejax dominated that second round.
That's time! Winklejax's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3##CL#
Winklejax gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nice body punch from Winklejax.
Winklejax scores with a shoulder strike.
Runnisto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Runnisto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Winklejax blocking some punches.
Winklejax lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Winklejax softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Runnisto wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Winklejax working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Runnisto struggles to land a body shot inside as Winklejax controls his hands.
Winklejax works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Winklejax presses Runnisto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Winklejax lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Winklejax lands a left hand.
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!
Winklejax throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Winklejax is struggling to control the position.
Runnisto misses with a punch on the inside.
Runnisto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Runnisto struggles to land a body shot inside as Winklejax controls his hands. #T1#
Winklejax lands with a left to the head.
Winklejax prevents a body shot from Runnisto.
Winklejax tries to work over Runnisto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Runnisto tries to work over Winklejax's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Winklejax blocking some punches.
Runnisto tries to work over Winklejax's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Winklejax.
Winklejax digs a right hand into Runnisto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Runnisto's gas tank.
Winklejax lands a shoulder strike.
Winklejax lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Runnisto backwards.
Winklejax lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Runnisto backwards.
Winklejax scores with a shot to the side of Runnisto's head.
Runnisto misses with a body punch.
Runnisto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Winklejax.
Winklejax blocks a body shot from Runnisto.
Winklejax works on Runnisto's body with a couple of short punches.
Winklejax softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Winklejax scores with a shot to the side of Runnisto's head.
Winklejax lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T2#
Winklejax lands an uppercut.
Winklejax lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Runnisto to his knees! Winklejax keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Greg Winklejax!
Greg Winklejax retains his middleweight title!
Greg Winklejax seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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