Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 28, 2017

#R1#
Zaki misses with the body kick
and Warren cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Warren lands a nice looking body shot.
Warren ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zaki misses with a double jab
and Warren counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Zaki has his takedown stuffed
and Warren cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Warren lands the left hand.
Warren scores with a hook to the body. Zaki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zaki should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Warren lands a nice looking body shot.
Warren dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Warren lands with a good body shot.
Zaki takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Warren stuns Zaki with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zaki tries to clinch up
and Warren counters with a straight right hand.
Zaki has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zaki there as he acknowledges the shot.
Zaki with a poor takedown
and Warren counters with a stiff right hand.
Warren scores with the left hand. Zaki knows he should have avoided that one.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Zaki has eaten all the pies!
Zaki throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Warren to counter with a crisp jab.
Warren is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Zaki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Warren tries to avoid it but Zaki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Warren to the ground. Warren escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Freddy Warren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zaki Zaki.
A punch lands to the side of Zaki 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Warren fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zaki on the side of the head.#T2#
Warren lands a right hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Warren comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zaki misses with a shot to the body
and Warren counters with a nice uppercut.
Warren is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Zaki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zaki misses with a head kick.
Zaki fails with the takedown
and Warren cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Warren ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Warren fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zaki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Warren moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Warren fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zaki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zaki takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Warren is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T3#
Warren lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Warren scores with a jab to the body.
Warren throws a shot to the body.
Warren scores with a shot to the body.
Warren smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Warren dips to his left and cracks Zaki with an uppercut!
Zaki takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Warren throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Zaki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Warren swats him away and circles back towards the center.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Warren avoids the body shot from Zaki.
Zaki wants to clinch but Warren slips to the side
and Warren counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Warren fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zaki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Warren stuns Zaki with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Freddy Warren is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Warren connects with a jab.
Warren lands with a right hand.
Zaki tries to score with a low kick but Warren moves his leg out of the way.
Zaki shoots and misses
and Warren counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zaki shoots and misses
and Warren counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Warren scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Zaki is trying desperately to land a takedown but Warren is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Zaki.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Warren connects with a right hand. Zaki shakes it off.
Zaki throws a combination that misses
and Warren counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Warren.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Freddy Warren dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Warren lands with a good body shot.
Warren lands with a shot to the body.
Warren lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Warren lands with a good body shot.
Zaki tries for a takedown but Warren circles away easily
letting Warren counter with a right hand.
Donk. Warren catches Zaki right on the button with a cross.
Zaki Zaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Warren scores with a shot to the body.
Warren lands with a hook. Zaki tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Warren lands a body shot.
Warren is looking to wear down Zaki with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zaki gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Warren counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
Zaki misses with a takedown
and Warren counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zaki thinking.
Freddy Warren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zaki Zaki.
Zaki is breathing heavily.
Zaki with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Warren counter with a right hand.
Zaki on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Zaki with a poor takedown
letting Warren counter with a right hand.
Zaki Zaki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Warren digs a good body shot into Zaki's ribs.
Zaki gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Warren connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Donk. Warren catches Zaki right on the button with a cross.
Zaki shoots and misses
and Warren counters with a nice body shot.
Zaki walks into a jab.
Warren is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zaki can do to turn this around?#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Warren scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zaki in his tracks.
Warren lands a body shot.
Warren lands with a hook. Zaki tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Warren dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good shot there by Warren.
Zaki has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Warren scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zaki is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Warren swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zaki.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Zaki might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Warren has got the better of the exchanges.
Zaki fails with the takedown
and Warren counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Warren works the jab nicely.#T3#
Good standup being displayed there by Warren as he connects with a hook.
Danga de danga de dang - Warren scores with a four punch combination!
Zaki misses with a combination
and Warren counters with a left to the body.
Warren thuds his right hand into Zaki's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Warren jabs at Zaki's body.
Warren connects with a body shot that sends Zaki's belly button to the back.
Warren throws a series of strikes that have Zaki backpedaling.
Warren keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zaki tries to clinch
and Warren cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Warren scores with a hook to the body. Zaki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zaki closes the distance looking to clinch
and Warren counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zaki wants to clinch up but Warren keeps it at a distance.
Zaki swings widly with a right hand
and Warren counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab from Warren.
Zaki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Warren counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zaki throws a head kick but Warren moves out of range.
Warren throws a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Freddy Warren 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Zaki moves to clinch but Warren breaks away
and Warren counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Zaki takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Zaki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Warren counter with a right hand.
Zaki takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Warren lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nice jab there from Warren.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaki doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Warren counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Zaki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Warren lands a nice hook to Zaki's body. Zaki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Zaki has his takedown stuffed
and Warren counters with a stiff right hand.
Freddy Warren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zaki Zaki.
Warren lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zaki at a distance.
Zaki dives in and grabs Warren's left leg, looking for a takedown. Warren pushes down on Zaki's head and hops out.
A counter left hand to the body from Warren misses its target.
Warren lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Zaki takes a jab right on the kisser.
A left lands for Warren.
Zaki takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice body punch from Warren.
Warren lands a right hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zaki has his takedown stuffed
and Warren counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Zaki fails with the takedown
and Zaki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Warren lands with a cross.
Zaki on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Warren lands a right hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for Warren.
Warren circles away from the clinch attempt
and Warren counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Warren lands a nice hook to Zaki's body. Zaki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T3#
Warren scores with a decent looking hook.
Zaki drops his hands momentarily and Warren takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Warren with a jab.
Zaki closes the distance but Warren moves to the side
and Warren cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zaki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zaki tries for a takedown but Warren circles away easily
and Zaki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab, jab by Warren - just one landing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Warren darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Warren works Zaki's body with a nice hook.
Warren dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaki gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Warren.
Zaki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zaki tries for a takedown but Warren circles away easily
and Warren counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Zaki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Warren counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Freddy Warren is winning the standup battle so far.
Warren comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Warren comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zaki Zaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Freddy Warren is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A head kick by Zaki misses
and Warren counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Freddy Warren showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Warren 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:24
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:24
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Freddy Warren!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 122
Date: May 24, 2017

#R1##CL#
McElroy closes the distance and clinches.
Zaki takes an elbow to the temple. #BC#
McElroy breaks from the clinch.
Zaki tries for a takedown but McElroy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McElroy went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Zaki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McElroy's waist but McElroy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zaki off to one side. #CL#
McElroy moves into range and clinches up with Zaki.
McElroy landing knees to the head. #BC#
McElroy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
McElroy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McElroy lands a shoulder strike.
Zaki being controlled against the cage.
McElroy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
McElroy lands an elbow inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zaki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
McElroy working Zaki over with knees to the body.
Zaki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McElroy is defending well for now.
Zaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zaki tries to work over McElroy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McElroy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McElroy lands with a right to the head. #TD2#
Zaki lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
McElroy tries to get to full guard but Zaki has control of the leg.
McElroy is refusing to be controlled, as Zaki sits in half guard. #ES#
McElroy manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
McElroy darts in and clinches Zaki up against the cage.
Zaki is trying to pull guard but McElroy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Griffin McElroy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zaki Zaki.
McElroy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC#
McElroy breaks the clinch.
Zaki with a poor takedown
and McElroy counters with a straight right hand.
Zaki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McElroy scores with a punch to the head.
Zaki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McElroy counters with a nice kick to the body.
Zaki looks winded!
McElroy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body kick from McElroy.#CL#
McElroy gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from McElroy.
McElroy presses Zaki against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McElroy scores a nice knee to the body.
Zaki is trying to stall. #BC#
McElroy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
McElroy has closed the distance and engaged Zaki in a clinch.
McElroy stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Zaki should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
McElroy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Zaki is trying to stall.
Zaki with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T4#
Zaki has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McElroy after a bit of a struggle.
Zaki wants to take the fight to the mat but McElroy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
McElroy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McElroy stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McElroy lands with a left to the head.
McElroy scores with a shoulder strike.
McElroy lands an elbow that stopped Zaki in his tracks for a moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
McElroy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
McElroy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zaki, pushing him back against the cage.
McElroy lands a nice knee to the body.
McElroy scores with a knee to the head. #BC#
McElroy 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.

Griffin McElroy dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Zaki throws a lazy head kick
and McElroy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Horrible takedown attempt by Zaki or perhaps it was just good defense by McElroy, which made it look bad.
Zaki shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McElroy pinned against the cage. McElroy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL#
Zaki gets tackled into the cage by McElroy. McElroy maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McElroy stalling.
McElroy gets through Zaki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McElroy pressing his opponent against the cage.
McElroy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T1#
McElroy pushes Zaki back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
McElroy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zaki is defended easily by McElroy.
Griffin McElroy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zaki Zaki.#CL2#
Zaki clinches with his opponent.
Zaki struggles to land a body shot inside as McElroy controls his hands.
McElroy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
McElroy holding his opponent close, against the cage. #T2#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McElroy.
McElroy gets through Zaki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McElroy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Zaki is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Zaki is breathing heavily.
Zaki is trying to pull guard but McElroy has him pressed against the cage.
McElroy working Zaki over with knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McElroy.
McElroy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zakis head.
McElroy lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McElroy.
McElroy pushes Zaki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McElroy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
McElroy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Griffin McElroy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McElroy effectively controlling the action here.
Zaki wants a takedown.
Zaki goes for a takedown in the clinch but McElroy prevents it.
McElroy manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A bit of stalling here from McElroy.
McElroy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
McElroy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zaki backwards.
Zaki takes a knee to the side of the body. #T4##BC#
McElroy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No luck for Zaki with that takedown attempt.
Zaki shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McElroy pinned against the cage. McElroy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McElroy appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL#
McElroy rushes Zaki and presses him up against the cage.
McElroy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zakis head.
McElroy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zaki backwards.
McElroy lands an elbow just above Zaki 's eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Griffin McElroy 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. And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL#
McElroy darts in and clinches Zaki up against the cage.
Zaki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McElroy smiles and moves away.
McElroy scores with a three punch combo!
Zaki doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McElroy counters with a stiff right hand.
McElroy throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL#
McElroy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McElroy lands a nice shot to the body.
McElroy is leaning against Zaki and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for McElroy.
McElroy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #T1##BC#
McElroy breaks the clinch.
Zaki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McElroy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Griffin McElroy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Left hook, right uppercut from McElroy.
McElroy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL#
McElroy instigates a clinch.
Zaki jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McElroy walks away with a smile on his face. Zaki gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Griffin McElroy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zaki Zaki.
McElroy lands a front kick.#CL#
McElroy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McElroy lands a nice knee to the body.
A short right from McElroy on the inside. #T2#
McElroy lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
McElroy breaks from the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Zaki. #CL#
McElroy clinches up against the cage.
McElroy is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Zaki is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short right from McElroy.
McElroy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zaki backwards.
McElroy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Zaki's efforts to push away.#T3#
Zaki fails to pull guard.
McElroy stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McElroy lands with a light punch inside.
McElroy landing some nice looking knees to the body. #BC#
McElroy breaks the clinch. #CL#
McElroy rushes Zaki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McElroy lands a good knee to the midsection. Zaki won't want to take too many of those.
McElroy stalls.
McElroy lands a nice knee to the body. #T4#
McElroy just leaning against Zaki, taking a breather.
McElroy lands with a short shot to the head.
McElroy with a knee to the head.
Zaki tries to score a body lock takedown but McElroy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC#
McElroy breaks from the clinch. #CL#
McElroy closes the distance and pushes Zaki back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zaki is trying to force a seperation but McElroy has the dominant position.
McElroy crunches a lovely knee into Zaki's ribcage.
McElroy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zaki.
McElroy lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
McElroy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
McElroy moves into the clinch successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Griffin McElroy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McElroy 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:24
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:25
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Griffin McElroy!
Griffin McElroy made sure to mention his sponsor, Versus in his post fight interview.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 115
Date: Apr 29, 2017

#R1#
Zaki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Perkele swivels and escapes.
Perkele connects with a good right hand that stumbles Zaki. Zaki circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Decent striking displayed by Perkele there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Perkele, as that shot connected.
Perkele connects with a jab.
Perkele scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zaki doesn't seem bothered though.
Zaki fails with a takedown attempt.
Zaki shoots in looking for a takedown. Perkele tries to sprawl out of it but Zaki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Perkele 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 Zaki Zaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice cross by Perkele.
A right-left combo lands from Perkele. #T1#
Zaki shoots for a double leg takedown but Perkele sprawls well. He's pushed Zaki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Zaki throws a wild body kick that Perkele sees coming a mile off.
Zaki gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Perkele scores with a nice head shot.
Perkele lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pauli Perkele is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Perkele lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Perkele lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zaki at a distance.
Perkele works the jab nicely.#ROC2#
Zaki is rocked!
Zaki looks up at the clock. Bad move! Perkele lands a right hand from hell, dropping Zaki. Perkele pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pauli Perkele!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 107
Date: Mar 29, 2017

#R1#
Zaki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hollywood.
Hollywood cracks Zaki with a right hand to the side of the head.
Zaki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hollywood.
Zaki shoots in for a takedown but Hollywood shows good takedown defense.
A little feinted left hand from Hollywood on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hollywood clobbers Zaki with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Zaki misses with a takedown attempt
and Hollywood counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hollywood lands a nice shot that snaps Zaki's head back.
Zaki should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Zaki misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like Hollywood wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Good exchange - Hollywood coming out on top.
Zaki takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hollywood lands with a good body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jab by Hollywood.
Hollywood scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hollywood lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Zaki with a poor takedown
and Hollywood counters with a straight right hand.
Frankie Hollywood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zaki Zaki.#T1#
Zaki walks into a straight right hand from Hollywood.#ROC#
Zaki is rocked!
Hollywood circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hollywood scores with a counter punch that sends Zaki to the canvas! Hollywood smells blood - he's punishing Zaki with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Zaki has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frankie Hollywood!
Frankie Hollywood really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 160$) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 104
Date: Mar 15, 2017

#R1#
Zaki doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Murhaa counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Zaki tries to clinch up.
Jab by Murhaa.
Zaki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zaki could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Murhaa avoids the head kick by Zaki.
Murhaa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Murhaa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Murhaa throws a counter combo.
Paul Murhaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murhaa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zaki takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zaki tries to clinch but Murhaa is having none of it.
A jab from Murhaa finds it's way through Zaki's defenses.
Murhaa cracks Zaki with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murhaa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zaki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Murhaa. #T1#
A left lands for Murhaa.
Zaki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Murhaa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Murhaa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zaki.
Murhaa lands a nice shot to the body.
Zaki misses with a double jab.
Zaki gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Murhaa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Zaki shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zaki Zaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murhaa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zaki in his tracks.
Murhaa dodges the punch combination from Zaki. #T2#
A jab from Murhaa finds it's way through Zaki's defenses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murhaa moves into range and connects with a jab. #ROC2#
Zaki is rocked!
Zaki looks up at the clock. Bad move! Murhaa lands a right hand from hell, dropping Zaki. Murhaa pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Murhaa!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 98
Date: Feb 18, 2017

#R1#
Zaki takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hollywood lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hollywood blocks the body kick.
Zaki takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Zaki fails with the takedown.
Zaki throws a lazy body kick
and Hollywood counters with a stiff right hand.
Hollywood is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Zaki walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hollywood scores with a body shot.
Hollywood has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Holding Cell in the buildup to the fight.
Hollywood avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hollywood swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hollywood connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A jab from Hollywood does it's job there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hollywood connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zaki momentarily. #CL2#
Zaki moves into the clinch.#BC#
Hollywood's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hollywood scores with a hook.#T1#
Hollywood wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zaki misses with a takedown
enabling Hollywood to counter with a crisp jab.
Hollywood scores with a punch to the head.#ROC#
Zaki is rocked!
Zaki's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hollywood connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zaki scrambles back to his feet.
Zaki is still on wobbly legs! Can Hollywood finish him?
Hollywood circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hollywood counters with a crisp right that sends Zaki to the canvas! Hollywood follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frankie Hollywood!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Frankie Hollywood waved his t-shirt featuring Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 160$)'s logo in front of the cameras.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 91
Date: Jan 21, 2017

#R1#
Zaki shoots in and drives through. Lyon sprawls well.#TD#
Lyon throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Zaki was covering up waiting for the punch and Lyon finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Zaki throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Lyon lands a couple of elbows.
Lyon looking to pass the guard.
Lyon is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaki can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lyon controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Zaki is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Lyon dives into side control.
Zaki should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Zaki tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Lyon easily slips into full mount!
Lyon controlling the pace for now. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lyon lands a couple of good shots and Zaki has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Lyon connects with a big shot to the side of Zaki's head.
Zaki tries to escape but Lyon has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Zaki is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Lyon.
Zaki is trying to get back to his feet but Lyon has full control of the position and if anything, Zaki has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T3#
Lyon biding his time, controlling Zaki.
Lyon gets his hands free as Zaki looks to control.
Lyon controls the action.
Lyon connects with a big shot to the side of Zaki's head.
Lyon lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Zaki.
Lyon connects with a big shot to the side of Zaki's head. #T4#
Lyon is landing with strikes from the back.
Lyon just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Lyon punches Zaki on the ear.
Zaki grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Lyon keeps control of the position easily here as Zaki tries to buck him off.
Lyon lands punches and elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zaki wants to control his opponent's hands but Lyon gets his hands free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elias Lyon dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Zaki misses with a two punch combination. #TD#
Zaki gets caught napping as Lyon dives in and scores a takedown. Zaki manages to retain guard.
Zaki wants to get back to his feet but Lyon passes into half guard. #REVB#
Lyon scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lyon drops an elbow to the side of Zaki's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyon content to control rather than advance. #T1#
Lyon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Zaki trying to control but Lyon postures up.
Lyon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Zaki is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lyon scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lyon is taking a breather. Zaki 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.#T3##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Zaki fails with the takedown
and Zaki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lyon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zaki misses with a wild combination.
Zaki fails with the takedown
and Lyon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T4#
Lyon scores with a body shot.
Lyon lands an overhand right.
Lyon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zaki moves away.
Lyon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Lyon.
Zaki doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Zaki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Elias Lyon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zaki Zaki.
Zaki throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lyon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lyon is looking to wear down Zaki with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Zaki shoots in for a takedown but Lyon shows good takedown defense.
Zaki is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Lyon closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Zaki did well to prevent Lyon getting side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lyon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lyon lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elias Lyon dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Zaki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lyon but Lyon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lyon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Lyon throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Zaki was covering up waiting for the punch and Lyon finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Lyon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Lyon.
Zaki working a defensive guard here.
Lyon landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lyon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lyon postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Zaki has eaten all the pies!
Lyon passes Zaki's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lyon takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lyon is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lyon working Zaki over with strikes.
Lyon lands strikes from half guard.#T3#
Lyon takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lyon performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lyon seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Zaki for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lyon trying to pass the guard but Zaki defending well.
Lyon looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lyon is nestled in close to Zaki, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Elias Lyon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lyon working Zaki over with strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lyon is nestled in close to Zaki, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lyon scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Zaki Zaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lyon stalling.

And that's the end of the fight!
Elias Lyon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lyon 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:25
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:25
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elias Lyon!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 87
Date: Jan 01, 2017

#R1#
Hollywood with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hollywood works the jab nicely.
Zaki fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice jab there from Hollywood.
Zaki wants to clinch but Hollywood slips to the side
and Hollywood connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zaki with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Hollywood counter with a right hand.
Hollywood moves into range and connects with a jab.
Zaki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hollywood lands an overhand right.
Zaki walks into a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hollywood scores with the left hand. Zaki knows he should have avoided that one.
Zaki on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've been told by Hollywood's head coaches at Holding Cell that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hollywood connects with a good right hand that stumbles Zaki. Zaki circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#ROC#
Zaki is rocked!
Zaki throws a leg kick
and Hollywood counters with a huge left! Zaki is in big trouble! He's backing up but Hollywood isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Zaki from any more damage. A dominating finish by Hollywood!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frankie Hollywood!
Frankie Hollywood really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 160$) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 71
Date: Oct 20, 2016

#R1#
Hollywood feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zakis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jab from Hollywood.
Zaki needs to keep his hands up - Hollywood had a free shot at his head there.
Zaki tries to land a body kick
and Hollywood counters with a stiff right hand.
Hollywood scores with a jab to the head.
Zaki walks into a left hand.
Hollywood scores with a jab. Zaki acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #ROC#
Zaki is rocked!
Zaki gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Hollywood points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Zaki wakes up just in time to hear Hollywood thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frankie Hollywood!
Frankie Hollywood seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 65
Date: Sep 29, 2016

#R1##TD#
Zaki gets a double leg takedown into Edwards's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zaki stays in close to Edwards's body and controls the position.
Zaki really is a fat lump.
Zaki seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Edwards for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Zaki is working Edwards over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Zaki is looking to work some ground and pound but Edwards has wrist control.
Zaki looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Zaki advances to half guard.
Zaki trying to mount his opponent but Edwards defends it.
Zaki perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Zaki throwing shots but Edwards is blocking nicely.
Well, if Zaki 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. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Edwards scores with a push kick.
Edwards fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zaki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Edwards is fending him off so far but Zaki persists. Nope, Edwards circles away and we're back to standing.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Edwards.
Edwards lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Edwards scores with a decent looking hook.
Edwards fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zaki.#T3#
Zaki falls off balance throwing a combination
and Edwards counters with a big head kick but Zaki shrugs it off.
Edwards scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Edwards connects with a good right hand that stumbles Zaki. Zaki circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Zaki shoots in and drives through. Edwards sprawls well.
Edwards throws out a counter right but Zaki avoids it with no problem.#TD#
Zaki closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Edwards's guard.
Zaki is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Zaki postures up and lands a big shot to Edwards's brow. #T4##SU#
Zaki stands up from Edwards's guard - Zaki perhaps looking for a knockout.
Zaki looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Edwards throws a head kick that Zaki semi-blocks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zaki goes for a double leg but Edwards avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Edwards continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zaki Zaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zaki dives in and grabs Edwards's left leg, looking for a takedown. Edwards pushes down on Zaki's head and hops out.
Zaki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Edwards.
Zaki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zaki shoots in but Edwards avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Edwards dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Edwards lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Zaki takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Edwards feints and then cracks Zaki's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zaki down.
Zaki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Edwards tries to avoid it but Zaki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Edwards to the ground. Edwards escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zaki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #TD#
Zaki is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Edwards's half guard.
Edwards is looking to get back to is feet but Zaki passes into side control.
Zaki Zaki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Zaki tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Zaki has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Zaki is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Edwards knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1#
Zaki taking a breather here.
Zaki in side control lands a decent elbow.
Edwards dodges the ground and pound from Zaki.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Edwards stops Zaki from passing to mount.
Zaki landing a few strikes.
Zaki passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Edwards!
Zaki lands a big elbow.
Zaki raining down shots from the mount!
Zaki controlling the pace for now.
Zaki with good strikes from the mount here!#T3#
Zaki with a couple of short strikes.#SUB#
Zaki has hold of Edwards's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Edwards manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Zaki content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Edwards is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Zaki locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Edwards is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zaki Zaki!
In defeat, Ben Edwards stepped up to the mic, saying 'fuck this shit'.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 60
Date: Sep 09, 2016

#R1##TD#
Ragnarsson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Zaki looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Ragnarsson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Ragnarsson wants to control but Zaki is keeping him busy.
Ragnarsson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Zaki some visible discomfort.
Ragnarsson lands a nice forearm strike.
Zaki takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Ragnarsson working the ground and pound from side control.
Zaki felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Zaki tries to bench press Ragnarsson off him but Ragnarsson keeps the position.
Ragnarsson cracks Zaki with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Zaki takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
You can see the frustration on Zaki's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ragnarsson lands a few punches from side control.
Ragnarsson is looking to take a break and control but Zaki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ragnarsson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Zaki is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T1#
Zaki takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Zaki takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ragnarsson landing a few strikes.
Zaki is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ragnarsson connects with a decent elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ragnarsson tries to advance to mount but Zaki denies him.
Ragnarsson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Zaki takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Check out the look on Ragnarsson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Ragnarsson taking a breather here. #T2#
Ragnarsson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Ragnarsson controls the position.
Ragnarsson lands an elbow.
Ragnarsson lands a nice forearm strike. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ragnarsson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Zaki is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ragnarsson lands an elbow.
Ragnarsson is putting a hurting on Zaki here, landing some big shots from side control.
Zaki takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
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!
Ragnarsson happy to just control the position for now.
Ragnarsson advances nicely into full mount. #T3#
BOOM! Ragnarsson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Ragnarsson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Ragnarsson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Ragnarsson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Ragnarsson lands a couple of good shots and Zaki has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB#
Zaki defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Ragnarsson's arms.
Ragnarsson is landing with strikes. Zaki can't take much more of this.
Ragnarsson loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Zaki hold on? #SUB#
Ragnarsson working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zaki is taking damage to the body and head.
Ragnarsson biding his time, looking for the opening.
Ragnarsson struggling to keep hold of the position.
Ragnarsson is punishing Zaki with strikes - can he finish him?!
Ragnarsson connects with a big shot to the side of Zaki's head.
Ragnarsson struggling to keep hold of the position.
Ragnarsson is working the ground and pound. Can Zaki escape?
Ragnarsson landing with strikes.
Ragnarsson trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Zaki doesn't escape.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Ragnarsson. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Ragnarsson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Ragnarsson throws a head kick but Zaki moves out of range.
A nice side step and Zaki releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#TD#
Ragnarsson shoots in and bounces Zaki off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ragnarsson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ragnarsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Zaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ragnarsson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ragnarsson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ragnarsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Zaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarsson chips away with some ground and pound.
Ragnarsson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Zaki is breathing heavily.
Ragnarsson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
Ragnarsson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Zaki looking for a guillotine here but Ragnarsson defends easily.
Ragnarsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zaki can do to turn this around?
Ragnarsson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Zaki is trying to escape the position but Ragnarsson is controlling the position.
Zaki is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ragnarsson connects with a decent elbow.
Magnus Ragnarsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ragnarsson lands some shots froms side control.
Ragnarsson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Zaki down.
Ragnarsson advances nicely into full mount.
Ragnarsson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#T2#
Ragnarsson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Ragnarsson content just to control the position here.
Ragnarsson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Ragnarsson with a couple of short strikes.
Ragnarsson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ragnarsson with good strikes from the mount 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!#SUB#
Ragnarsson has control of Zaki's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Zaki regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Ragnarsson landing punches. #T3#
Ragnarsson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ragnarsson lands a couple of good shots and Zaki has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Can Zaki hold on?! Ragnarsson is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Zaki covers up after that shot from Ragnarsson.
Zaki covers up after that shot from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson landing with strikes.
Ragnarsson lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ragnarsson is riding his opponent, not letting Zaki buck him off.
Ragnarsson cracks Zaki with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Zaki from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Ragnarsson is landing with strikes. Zaki can't take much more of this.#T4##SUB#
Zaki fending off the submission attempt from Ragnarsson.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Ragnarsson has managed to slip his arm under Zaki's chin. This could be all over... yep, Zaki is tapping out! Submission win for Ragnarsson.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Magnus Ragnarsson!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 49
Date: Jul 23, 2016

#R1#
Zaki takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Edwards moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Edwards fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zaki.
Edwards fakes the leg kick and cracks Zaki in the body.
Edwards connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Zaki has eaten all the pies!#CL#
Edwards has taken the fight to the clinch.
Edwards leaning his opponent against the cage.
Zaki is trying to pull guard but Edwards has him pressed against the cage.
Edwards landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Zaki looks winded!
Edwards keeps control of Zaki as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Edwards breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Edwards connects with an inside leg kick.
Edwards lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
Edwards fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Edwards lands with a good body shot.
Zaki walks forward, straight into a front kick from Edwards.
Edwards fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zaki on the side of the head.
Edwards comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL#
Edwards clinches up against the cage.
Edwards landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Edwards.
Edwards pushes Zaki back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Edwards manages to break 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!
Edwards thumps Zaki with a low kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Edwards - that will leave a mark!
Edwards cracks Zaki with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Edwards. Zaki shrugs it off though. #KD#
Edwards knocks Zaki to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?#ROC#
Zaki is rocked!
Edwards tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Zaki can't do much from the bottom here.
Zaki tries to bench press Edwards off him but Edwards keeps the position. #T3#
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Zaki tries to escape but Edwards is in control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Edwards lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Edwards throws a nice head kick! #CL#
Zaki gets tackled into the cage by Edwards. Edwards maintains the clinch. #BC#
Edwards's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Edwards, as that shot connected.
Zaki is still on wobbly legs! Can Edwards finish him?#T4#
Edwards cracks Zaki with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ben Edwards!
Ben Edwards spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 44
Date: Jun 30, 2016

#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Nichalos. No joy for Zaki on that attempt.
Zaki takes one to the side of the head. #KD#
Nichalos drops Zaki with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Zaki looks back up at him and smiles so Nichalos waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#
Zaki is rocked!
Zaki circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Nichalos. Zaki falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Nichalos!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jacoby Nichalos!
Jacoby Nichalos seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 41
Date: Jun 12, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Winston darts in and clinches Zaki up against the cage.#TD2#
Winston jumps into guard, dragging Zaki to the mat.
Zaki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Winston is keeping the position for now.
Winston bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zaki's guard. #REVB#
Zaki could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Winston stands up over Zaki, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Zaki might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Winston drops back looking for a leg! Zaki is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zaki manages to kick Winston off! Winston jumps back into Zaki's guard.
Zaki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Winston postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Zaki is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Winston, into his guard. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Winston has a closed guard, preventing Zaki from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Zaki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Winston has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zaki has managed to get both his arms back between Winston's legs - danger averted.
Winston looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Zaki puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Winston felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T1##SUB2#
Winston looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Zaki is trying to work for a kimura but Winston is defending 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. Zaki connects with a nice short shot to Winston's temple. #SUB2#
Winston looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Winston looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Winston looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Winston looks winded!#SUB2#
Winston actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Winston actively working from the bottom here.#T2##SU#
Zaki stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Winston to get to his feet. #CL2#
Winston closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Zaki pulls guard.
Winston with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zaki looking to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Winston accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Winston accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Zaki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Winston loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Winston 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.
Zaki is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Winston is controlling him.
Winston makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3#
Winston lands a couple of digs.
Zaki controls Winston momentarily but Winston frees himself.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Winston's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Winston lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Winston 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.
Winston is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Winston working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zaki's head.
Winston throws a big elbow that misses.
Winston loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zaki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Winston throwing strikes from guard but Zaki blocks nicely. #T4#
Zaki working a defensive guard here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Winston accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zaki can't keep his opponent in guard - Winston advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Winston is working for a kimura but Zaki is defending it quite comfortably.
Zaki keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Winston not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Zaki landing strikes from the bottom. #SUB2#
Zaki is defending against the submission attempts here by Winston.
Winston thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Winston dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Zaki shoots in for a takedown but Winston shows good takedown defense.
Zaki gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Winston counters with a one-two to the body. #CL2#
Winston gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Winston tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Winston tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #TD2#
Winston gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Winston sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zaki defending well though. #SUB2#
Winston seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Zaki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Winston is breathing heavily.
Zaki wants to control but Winston is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Winston is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Oliver Winston has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Zaki moves into full guard.
Winston postures up and lands a big shot to Zaki's brow.
Zaki wants to stand up but Winston is controlling him.
Winston stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zaki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zaki wants to sweep but no luck.
Winston lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Winston drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Zaki dives on top into guard.#REVR##T2#
Zaki is looking to work some ground and pound but Winston has wrist control.#SUB2#
Winston working for a triangle but Zaki defends it easily.
Zaki wants to pass the guard but Winston is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Zaki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Winston has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zaki has managed to get both his arms back between Winston's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Winston is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Winston keeping moving, preventing Zaki from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB2#
Winston is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Winston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Winston looking for subs off his back but Zaki has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB2#
Winston looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Zaki is working for a kimura but Winston is defending it quite comfortably. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zaki is keen to just control but Winston is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Winston looking for submissions off his back.
Winston blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zaki.
Zaki trying to control the action but Winston is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Winston looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zaki trying to mount his opponent but Winston defends it.
Zaki prevents Winston from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Winston showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Zaki or perhaps it was just good defense by Winston, which made it look bad.
Zaki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Winston circles away quickly and effectively.
Zaki has his takedown stuffed
and Winston cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD2#
Winston closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Zaki did well to prevent Winston getting side control.
Zaki works his way to full guard. Good work.
Winston advances position into side control!
Winston lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Zaki down.
Winston landing strikes.
Winston cracks Zaki with a big elbow. #SUB2#
Winston is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Zaki is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Winston cracks Zaki with a big right hand but Zaki just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #SUB2#
Winston is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Zaki has escaped the position, nice work there.
Zaki tries to buck Winston off but Winston is having none of it.
Winston working the strikes but Zaki uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Winston is trying to work for a kimura but Zaki is defending well.
Zaki wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Winston is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zaki has managed to free his arm - good work.
Zaki keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Winston has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2##SUB#
Zaki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Winston is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zaki is just riding it out for now. Winston eventually gives up the hold.
Zaki wants to control but Winston is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Winston is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zaki sees it coming and defends easily.
Winston drops an elbow to the side of Zaki's head. #T3##SUB2#
Winston is looking for a kimura but Zaki is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Winston to get the leverage.
Winston missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zaki is trying to control but can't.
Winston thows a huge punch but Zaki dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
Winston is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Winston is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Zaki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Winston wants to free his trapped foot but Zaki is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zaki has hold of Winston's hands but Winston slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Zaki trying to control here.
Winston takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nice strikes from Winston there. #SUB2#
Winston 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.
Winston throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Zaki Zaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Winston blocks the strikes from Zaki.

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

Event: MMAHelsinki - 38
Date: May 29, 2016

#R1#
Archer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zaki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Archer lands with a right hand. #CL2#
Zaki closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Archer drags the fight down to the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Archer holds on and takes a little breather.
Archer's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Zaki wants to control from the top but Archer keeps moving.
Archer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Zaki puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T1#
Still in half guard, Zaki seems content to control.
Archer is staying active underneath Zaki, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Archer is breathing heavily.
Archer wants to control but Zaki is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Zaki missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zaki missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Archer is defending against the submission attempts here by Zaki.
Zaki takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Zaki working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Archer is not content to let Zaki control the position.
Zaki seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Zaki seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Zaki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Archer was well out of range. Poor timing from Zaki.
Archer appears to be looking for a big counter.#TD#
Archer shoots in and gets a takedown into Zaki's guard.#T3##ES2#
Zaki manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Zaki should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Archer is trying to drag Zaki to the mat but Zaki just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Zaki working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Archer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zaki is defended easily by Archer.
Zaki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Zaki has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zaki dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T4#
Zaki wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The referee calls for Archer to work. #TD2#
Zaki works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Archer keeping moving, preventing Zaki from controlling successfully.
Zaki passes Archer's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Zaki is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Archer has managed to free his arm - good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Archer tries to get to full guard but Zaki has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zaki Zaki dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Archer goes for a double leg but Zaki avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zaki continues to drive forward.
Zaki walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Archer shoots in but Zaki avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zaki misses with a takedown attempt - Archer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Zaki enables Archer to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Zaki manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES2#
Zaki wriggles free and stands up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer scores with a one two! Zaki had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Zaki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zaki misses with the combination.
Archer attempts a counter takedown but Zaki avoids it well and moves away.#T1#
Archer fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anton Archer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zaki tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Archer defends well and Zaki ends up having to push Archer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Archer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Archer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zaki.
Nice takedown defense from Archer. No joy for Zaki on that attempt.
A low kick from Zaki is predictable there #CL#
and Archer counters by moving into the clinch.
Archer is trying to pull guard but Zaki turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Archer tries to pull guard but Zaki won't allow it. #T2#
Zaki is looking for a takedown.
Archer drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zaki is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zaki can't break the clinch.
I was talking to Archer's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Zaki misses with a punch on the inside.
Archer stops a takedown attempt from Zaki.
Zaki tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #BC#
Archer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zaki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Archer was well out of range. Poor timing from Zaki.
Anton Archer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zaki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Archer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Archer. No joy for Zaki on that attempt. #T3#
Zaki throws a right and a left that Archer avoids nicely.
Zaki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Archer circles away.
Donk. Archer catches Zaki right on the button with a cross.
Archer is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A jab lands there for Archer.
Zaki tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Archer counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Archer. #SUB2#
Zaki looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Archer passes into half guard.
Zaki tries to get to full guard but Archer has control of the leg.
Archer looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T4#
Zaki is trying to control but can't.
Archer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Still in half guard, Archer seems content to control.
Archer stalling away here and it's allowed Zaki to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Archer wants to control from the top but Zaki keeps moving.
Zaki is trying to control the position but Archer postures up.
Zaki is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
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 Anton Archer will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Zaki misses with a head kick. #TD#
Archer closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES2#
Zaki kicks off Archer and gets to his feet.
Archer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Zaki gets a clinch. #TD2#
Zaki pulls Archer into guard.
Zaki wants to get back to his feet but Archer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Zaki is controlling Archer's posture.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
Archer is looking to advance position but Zaki has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB##T1#
Archer is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Zaki breaks from Archer's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Archer manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Zaki Zaki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zaki looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Archer with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Zaki throwing shots but Archer is blocking nicely.
Zaki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Archer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Archer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zaki.
Archer is refusing to be controlled, as Zaki sits in half guard.
Zaki wants to free his trapped foot but Archer is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Archer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Zaki is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Archer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zaki. #T3#
Archer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zaki.
Zaki is looking to take a break and control but Archer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Archer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zaki on the ground.
Archer is looking to improve his position.
Archer on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Zaki tries to pass to full mount but Archer defends it. #SU2#
Zaki stands up out of the half guard.
Zaki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zaki darts in looking for a takedown but Archer gets double underhooks and turns Zaki into the cage.
Zaki shoots in for a takedown but Archer shows good takedown defense.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zaki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Archer circles away from the clinch attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zaki Zaki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Zaki 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zaki Zaki!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 33
Date: Apr 30, 2016

#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Zaki or perhaps it was just good defense by Oscar, which made it look bad.
Oscar looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Oscar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zaki.
Oscar slaps away a takedown attempt from Zaki, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Zaki dives in and grabs Oscar's left leg, looking for a takedown. Oscar pushes down on Zaki's head and hops out.
Leo Oscar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zaki Zaki.
Zaki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Oscar misses with a head kick.
Zaki wants to clinch but Oscar slips to the side
and Oscar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaki doesn't manage to clinch there - Oscar circles away.
Oscar seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The fight stays on the outside here - Oscar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zaki wants to clinch up but Oscar keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Zaki doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Oscar counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Zaki tries for a takedown but Oscar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Oscar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Oscar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zaki defends it nicely.
Some wild striking there from Zaki.
Oscar looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Oscar shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zaki sprawls well. Zaki wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Oscar gets slowly back to his feet.
As Oscar backs off Zaki throws a huge counter combo but Oscar manages to avoid it all.#T2#
Zaki throws a looping overhand right but Oscar ducks down to avoid it.
As Zaki looks to move away, Oscar throws a big counter combo but Zaki just gets out of the way.
Zaki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Oscar is fending him off so far but Zaki persists. Nope, Oscar circles away and we're back to standing.
Zaki should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Zaki darts in looking for a takedown but Oscar gets double underhooks and turns Zaki into the cage.
Zaki looks for a takedown but Oscar sprawls well.
Zaki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oscar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zaki sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Oscar somewhat.
Nice sprawl there from Oscar as Zaki shoots in.#T3#
Zaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oscar moves away.
Oscar misses with a takedown attempt - Zaki sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Zaki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
As Zaki looks to move away, Oscar throws a big counter combo but Zaki just gets out of the way.#CL2#
Zaki clinches.
Zaki drops down looking for an ankle pick but Oscar pulls his leg out and moves away.
Oscar doesn't manage to clinch there - Zaki circles away.
Zaki steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Oscar.
Zaki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Oscar shoots in but no luck this time.
Zaki goes for a double leg but Oscar avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Oscar continues to drive forward.
Oscar looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#TD2#
Zaki shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Oscar napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T4##SU2#
Zaki decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Zaki shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Oscar pinned against the cage. Oscar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Oscar works over Zaki's head and body with a nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oscar moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Zaki shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Oscar pinned against the cage. Oscar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leo Oscar dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Oscar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2#
Zaki moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Oscar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Zaki clinches.
Zaki wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Oscar prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Oscar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zaki looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Oscar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
No luck for Oscar with that takedown attempt. #T1#
Oscar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #TD2#
Zaki drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Zaki wants to control but Oscar is keeping him busy.
Oscar is trying to improve his position.
Oscar on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Oscar tries to get out of the position.
Zaki lands some shots froms side control.
Zaki controls the position.
Oscar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zaki on the ground.#T2#
Zaki trying to control the action but Oscar is working from the bottom.
Oscar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zaki wants to control but Oscar is keeping him busy. #SU2#
Zaki stands up.
Zaki tries to close the distance and clinch but Oscar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3#
Zaki closes the distance and clinches up with Oscar, looking for a takedown. Zaki pushes Oscar against the cage but Oscar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Oscar appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Leo Oscar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zaki Zaki.
Zaki wants to clinch up but Oscar keeps it at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from Oscar. No joy for Zaki on that attempt. #CL2#
Zaki has Oscar up against the cage in a clinch.
Zaki is trying to force a seperation but Oscar has the dominant position.
Zaki throws a punch but it's blocked by Oscar.
Zaki looking for a takedown.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Oscar prevents the takedown attempt.
Zaki trying to stall but Oscar improves his position. #T4#
Oscar tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zaki smiles and moves away.
Zaki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Oscar sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Oscar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zaki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zaki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Oscar but Oscar pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD#
Oscar feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES2#
Zaki is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Oscar presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oscar throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Zaki has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Oscar after a bit of a struggle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Zaki Zaki will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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##CL#
Oscar rushes Zaki and presses him up against the cage.
Zaki is trying to maintain a safe position but Oscar gets an underhook and turns Zaki into the cage.
Oscar fails to pull guard.
Oscar gets underhooks to prevent Zaki's takedown attempt.
Zaki is trying to drag Oscar to the mat but Oscar just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Oscar jumps guard but Zaki stands there with Oscar around his waist. Oscar gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaki creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Oscar managing to block the knees to the body from Zaki.
Oscar is trying to pull guard but Zaki has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leo Oscar. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Oscar stops a takedown attempt from Zaki.
Oscar is trying to pull guard but Zaki turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Zaki jumps guard. #SUB2#
Oscar content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Zaki has locked up a guillotine! Zaki's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Oscar is holding on here and Zaki must be using up a lot of energy. Oscar has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Zaki gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Zaki Zaki!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 29
Date: Apr 02, 2016

#R1#
Oscar stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Oscar wants it to stay on the feet.
A punch combination from Oscar misses.
Oscar looks to land a combination but Zaki avoids it well.
Oscar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Zaki takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Zaki gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Oscar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Leo Oscar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zaki Zaki.#TD#
Oscar shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Zaki manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES2#
Zaki pushes Oscar off and scrambles back to his feet.
Oscar is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zaki shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T1#
Zaki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zaki fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Zaki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Oscar swivels and escapes.
Zaki goes for a double leg but Oscar avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Oscar continues to drive forward.
Zaki avoids the head kick by Oscar.
Zaki drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Oscar defends it well.
Zaki tries for a takedown but Oscar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Oscar manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Zaki on his heels. He'll look to pass Zaki's guard now, I'm sure.#ES2#
Zaki scrambles and gets back to his feet. #TD#
Oscar shoots in and gets a takedown into Zaki's guard.#ES2#
Zaki pushes Oscar off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oscar shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Zaki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oscar throws a sloppy head kick and Zaki moves out of range easily.
Zaki shoots in but no luck this time.
Oscar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zaki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Oscar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zaki looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Zaki takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Zaki throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Oscar stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Oscar wants it to stay on the feet.
Zaki tries to clinch up
and Oscar counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#TD#
Oscar drives through with a takedown into Zaki's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES2#
Zaki has his feet on Oscar's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Zaki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Oscar sprawls well. Oscar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zaki gets slowly back to his feet.#CL#
Oscar drives through and clinches with Zaki against the cage. #T4##BC#
Oscar manages to break the clinch.
An inside leg kick from Oscar misses.
Zaki shoots in for a takedown but Oscar shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Oscar drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES2#
Zaki scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No luck for Zaki with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Oscar fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Zaki sprawls well initially but Oscar persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Zaki kicks Oscar off and gets back to his feet.
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 Leo Oscar 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#
Zaki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Oscar jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Oscar tries to clinch up but Zaki circles away and keeps his distance.
Zaki is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Zaki should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#TD#
Oscar decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Zaki pushes Oscar off and gets back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zaki.
Oscar appears to be looking for a big counter.#TD#
Oscar dives in and scores a takedown into Zaki's guard.#ES2#
Zaki manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Zaki has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Oscar uses from the top position.
Zaki seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Zaki bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Oscar's guard. #REVB#
Zaki wants to control from the top but Oscar keeps moving.
Oscar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zaki on the ground.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zaki passes into half guard.
Oscar is trying to maintain the position but Zaki is very close to passing his half guard.
Zaki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Oscar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Zaki seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Oscar is staying active underneath Zaki, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Zaki passes to full mount!
Oscar on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Oscar tries to get out of the position.
Zaki wants to control the pace but Oscar is squirming around nicely.
Zaki landing shots from mount. #T3##SU2#
Zaki stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Zaki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Leo Oscar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zaki Zaki.
Oscar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Oscar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zaki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zaki throws a series of punches but Oscar moves out of range.
Oscar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Oscar displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zaki. #T4#
Zaki tries to clinch up but Oscar circles away and keeps his distance.
Zaki misses with a wild combination.
Oscar seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Oscar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD#
Oscar feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES2#
Zaki manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Zaki ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Zaki no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Oscar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Zaki is looking to cinch up a triangle. Oscar throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Zaki's body to avoid the submission. Zaki has instead reached around Oscar's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Zaki arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Zaki Zaki!

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