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Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 246     
Date:   Apr 16, 2023
#R1#
Orsic slips under a jab from Reinikainen.
Orsic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orsic blocks a head kick by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Orsic just misses with a punch to the body.
Reinikainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Orsic has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Orsic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reinikainen throwing a counter right hand but Orsic manages to avoid it.
Orsic tests Reinikainen's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD2#
Orsic closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Orsic wants to free his trapped foot but Reinikainen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Reinikainen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Orsic is trying for a kimura here. Reinikainen looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Orsic wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mate Orsic!
Mate Orsic decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 238     
Date:   Mar 15, 2023
#R1#
The fighters circling - Logan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reinikainen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Logan swinging wildly here.
Reinikainen lands with a cross.
Logan misses with a low kick.
Reinikainen has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Logan is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Logan misses with a looping right.
Reinikainen looks to throw the jab but Logan is out of range.
Reinikainen wants to land a leg kick but Logan is out of range.
Reinikainen slips under a jab from Logan.
Reinikainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Logan.
Reinikainen throws out a loose jab but Logan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Logan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reinikainen throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reinikainen throws a jab but it's blocked by Logan.
Reinikainen throws a sloppy head kick and Logan moves out of range easily.
A swing and a miss from Logan.
Reinikainen connects with a nice looking jab.
Reinikainen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Reinikainen misses with a hook. Logan ducked under it nicely.
Reinikainen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T1#
A head kick misses from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen avoids the body shot from Logan.
Logan misses with a right hand
and Reinikainen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Reinikainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Logan misses with an uppercut
letting Reinikainen counter with a right hand.
Logan looks to land a right hand but Reinikainen moved out of range.
Logan misses with an uppercut.
Logan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reinikainen with a nice cross.
A jab from Reinikainen misses.
Reinikainen misses with a few strikes there.
Logan defending well as Reinikainen loads up on a big left hand.
Good work by Reinikainen as he checks the leg kick.
Reinikainen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Reinikainen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Logan. Logan obviously looking to wear him down.
Reinikainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reinikainen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Reinikainen digs a good body shot into Logan's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Logan throws an overhand right that lands on Reinikainen's shoulder, as Reinikainen tries to avoid the shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Reinikainen, as that shot connected.
Logan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Reinikainen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Logan thuds his right hand into Reinikainen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T2#
Logan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Logan throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Reinikainen counters with a takedown into side control.
Logan is looking to reverse the position.
Reinikainen trying to control the action but Logan is working from the bottom.
Logan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Reinikainen sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Logan is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Reinikainen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Logan wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB2#
Reinikainen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Logan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Logan is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Reinikainen scoring with punches and elbows.
Logan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Logan won't allow Reinikainen to pass to mount.
Reinikainen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Logan keeps working.
Reinikainen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Logan tries to roll over but Reinikainen keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Reinikainen seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are battling for position here. Logan manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Reinikainen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Logan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Reinikainen has Logan in his guard.#REVR#
Reinikainen has a closed guard, preventing Logan from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SUB2#
Reinikainen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Reinikainen keeping full guard, as Logan tries to pass.
Reinikainen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Reinikainen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Logan is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Reinikainen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Logan defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Artturi Reinikainen dominated that round.
That's time! Logan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Decent striking displayed by Reinikainen there.
Logan lands with an overhand left.
Logan throws out a leg kick but Reinikainen moves out of range and Logan only half commits.
Reinikainen slips under a jab from Logan.
Reinikainen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Logan as he avoids it easily.
Reinikainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reinikainen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Logan.
Reinikainen misses with a hook. Logan ducked under it nicely.
Logan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reinikainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reinikainen slips a jab from Logan.
Reinikainen throws a wild body kick that Logan sees coming a mile off.
Logan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Reinikainen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reinikainen loads up on a big right hand but Logan slips the punch.
Reinikainen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Reinikainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frankie Logan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reinikainen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Logan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Reinikainen lands with a kick to the temple. Logan shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Logan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Logan scoring well with a low kick there. #T1#
Logan looks to land a combination. Reinikainen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Reinikainen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Frankie Logan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Logan slips under a jab.
Logan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Logan loads up on a big right hand but Reinikainen slips the punch.
Reinikainen misses with a hook. Logan ducked under it nicely.
Logan connects with a leg kick.
Reinikainen slips under a jab from Logan.
Reinikainen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#TD2#
Reinikainen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Logan has momentary wrist control but Reinikainen slips an elbow through the middle.
Reinikainen connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Reinikainen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Logan dives on top into guard.#REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Logan trying to control but Reinikainen is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Logan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB2#
Reinikainen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Logan is aware though and is defending well.#SU#
Logan decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Reinikainen, up you get!
Logan avoids the head kick by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Artturi Reinikainen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick misses from Reinikainen.
Logan throws a chopping leg kick but Reinikainen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Reinikainen looks to land a right hand but Logan moved out of range.
Logan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Logan connects with a single shot there.
Reinikainen looks to throw the jab but Logan is out of range.
It looked like Logan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Reinikainen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Logan.
Reinikainen misses with a straight right.
Reinikainen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Reinikainen throws a head kick that misses.
Reinikainen blocks a leg kick.#T3#
Logan moves away from the strike by Reinikainen.
Logan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A low kick lands for Logan.
Logan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Logan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reinikainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Logan.
A combination from Reinikainen does no damage. #TD2#
Logan gets caught flat footed, as Reinikainen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Logan pushes Reinikainen off and gets back to his feet.
Logan cracks Reinikainen with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Logan misses with a straight right.
Reinikainen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Logan can pounce on him.
Logan throws a hook to the side of Reinikainen's head but Reinikainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reinikainen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Logan defends it well.
Logan moves away from the strike by Reinikainen.
Logan throws out a loose jab but Reinikainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reinikainen lands with a kick to the temple. Logan shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Logan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T4#
Reinikainen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Logan stuns Reinikainen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Reinikainen misses with a leg kick.
Logan misses the jab.
Logan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Logan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Logan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Reinikainen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Reinikainen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Reinikainen scoring well with a low kick there.
Reinikainen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Reinikainen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Logan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reinikainen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Logan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Logan throws a nice looking combination but Reinikainen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Reinikainen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Logan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Reinikainen motions for Logan to come forward. Reinikainen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reinikainen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Logan moves in looking to clinch but Reinikainen pushes him off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frankie Logan dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Logan defending well as Reinikainen loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Logan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Reinikainen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Reinikainen connects with a solid leg kick.
A big right from Logan misses.
Logan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reinikainen.
Logan throws a looping overhand right but Reinikainen ducks down to avoid it.
Logan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice defenses there by Logan.
Reinikainen has a takedown stuffed.
Reinikainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Logan.
A jab from Reinikainen misses.
Logan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reinikainen.
Logan misses with a few strikes there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Reinikainen! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Logan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A nice inside leg kick there by Logan. That's going to slow Reinikainen down.
A slow jab from Logan misses its intended target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Logan.
Reinikainen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Logan slips under a jab from Reinikainen.#T1#
Reinikainen throws a jab when Logan was well out of range.
Reinikainen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Logan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen throws an overhand right that lands on Logan's shoulder, as Logan tries to avoid the shot.
Logan looks to throw the jab but Reinikainen is out of range.
Logan scores with a spinning back kick!
Logan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reinikainen moves away.
Reinikainen moves out of range of the body kick.
Logan lands the left hand.
Logan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reinikainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reinikainen defending well as Logan loads up on a big left hand.
Reinikainen walks into a stiff left hand from Logan.
Logan staying out of range there.
Reinikainen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Reinikainen, as that shot connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Logan misses the target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Logan. That's going to slow Reinikainen down.
Reinikainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Logan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reinikainen ducks under a wild hook from Logan.#T2#
Logan throws a head kick that misses.
Reinikainen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Reinikainen walks into a left hand.
Jab by Logan.
Logan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Reinikainen checks it well.
Reinikainen lands a glancing blow to the side of Logan's head.
Logan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Logan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reinikainen.
Logan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#TD2#
Reinikainen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Reinikainen showed some decent athleticism there.

Logan manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Reinikainen keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #BC#
Logan breaks the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Logan. No joy for Reinikainen on that attempt.
Logan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Logan throws a good cross that connects. #T3#
Logan connects with a nice looking jab.
Reinikainen throws a low kick but Logan moves out of range easily.
It looked like Logan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Reinikainen moves out of range of the strikes.
Reinikainen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Reinikainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Logan.
Reinikainen throws a lazy head kick
and Logan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reinikainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Logan.
Reinikainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reinikainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Logan cracks Reinikainen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Logan tries to bum rush Reinikainen with a series of wild strikes but Reinikainen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Logan gets a clinch.
Reinikainen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Logan lands with a left to the head.
Reinikainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reinikainen has a couple of punches blocked by Logan. #BC2#
Reinikainen manages to break the clinch.
Reinikainen misses with a body shot.
A right-left combo lands from Reinikainen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reinikainen feints and then cracks Logan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Logan down.
Reinikainen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Reinikainen throws out a loose jab but Logan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reinikainen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Logan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reinikainen.
Logan scores with a leg kick.
Logan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Logan misses with an uppercut.
Reinikainen moves out of range of the strikes.
Logan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Reinikainen.
Frankie Logan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artturi Reinikainen.
Reinikainen defending well as Logan loads up on a big left hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Reinikainen checks a leg kick.
Reinikainen swats away the attempt to clinch by Logan.
Reinikainen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Logan to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Logan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reinikainen.
Logan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Logan looks for the body kick but Reinikainen saw that one coming.
Logan tries to clinch there but Reinikainen circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frankie Logan clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Logan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Logan throws a jab but it's blocked by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Logan's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Logan misses with an uppercut
and Reinikainen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Logan misses with a lunging right hand
and Reinikainen counters with a low kick, right behind Logan 's knee.
Logan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Reinikainen's head backwards.#TD2#
Reinikainen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Logan has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Reinikainen off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Logan misses with a looping left.
Logan throws a shot from downtown. Reinikainen moves away and avoids it.
Nice uppercut there from Logan.
Reinikainen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Logan looks to land a left hand but Reinikainen moved out of range nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Logan there.
Reinikainen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Reinikainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Logan.#CL#
Logan closes the distance and clinches.
Logan lands a right hand. #T1#
Reinikainen tries to break free but Logan pushes him back against the cage.
Reinikainen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Logan lands a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Logan.
Reinikainen misses with the head strike.
Reinikainen dodges an elbow strike from Logan.
Reinikainen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Logan backwards.
Logan misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Logan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reinikainen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Logan lands a nice hook to Reinikainen's body. Reinikainen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Logan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A big right from Logan misses.
Reinikainen shoots in looking for a takedown but Logan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Reinikainen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Logan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD2#
Reinikainen feints and as Logan raises his hands in defense, Reinikainen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reinikainen preventing the sweep.
Reinikainen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Logan is keeping the position for now.
Reinikainen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Reinikainen throws a strike but Logan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T2#
Logan won't allow Reinikainen to sweep him here.
Logan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Reinikainen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Logan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Reinikainen wants to control the position but Logan says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Reinikainen gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Reinikainen is looking for a triangle but Logan pushes his legs off easily. #T3#
Logan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Logan postures up. #SU#
Logan gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Logan throws a jab when Reinikainen was well out of range.
A big left from Reinikainen misses.
Logan slips under a jab from Reinikainen.#CL#
Logan clinches up against the cage.
Logan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
Logan has a couple of punches blocked by Reinikainen. #BC#
Logan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Logan misses with an uppercut.
Reinikainen lands a jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Logan checks a leg kick.
Reinikainen missing with a left hand there. Logan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reinikainen misses with a takedown attempt - Logan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Reinikainen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Reinikainen lands in his opponent's guard.
Reinikainen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Reinikainen has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Logan to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Reinikainen is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Logan pulls down on the head and he's put Reinikainen to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Frankie Logan!
Frankie Logan retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking Frankie Logan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 234     
Date:   Feb 25, 2023
#R1#
Reinikainen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
River rushes Reinikainen and presses him up against the cage.
Reinikainen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A right hand to the body from River.
River tries to throw a body punch but Reinikainen avoids it by throwing River back against the cage.
Reinikainen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. River smiles and moves away.
River moves out of range as Reinikainen strikes.
Reinikainen takes a swing at River's ribcage but misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from River.
River misses with a low kick.
River is looking to score with low kicks.
A combination from River does no damage.
Reinikainen loads up on a big right hand but River slips the punch.
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reinikainen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A big right from River misses.
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reinikainen scores with a jab.
River lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reinikainen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but River moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
River checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from River! But no joy.#T1#
River connects with a nice looking jab.
River tries to clinch but Reinikainen is having none of it.
An attempted straight right counter from Reinikainen misses the target.
River lands a nice leg kick that just misses Reinikainen's sensitive parts.
Reinikainen lands a glancing blow to the side of River's head.
We've been informed that River has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A head kick misses from Reinikainen.
River takes a jab right on the kisser.
Reinikainen scores with a nice head shot.
Reinikainen misses with a looping right.
River scores with a jab. Reinikainen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Reinikainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. River sees it coming and avoids it easily.
River throws a looping overhand right but Reinikainen ducks down to avoid it.
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
River tries to close the distance and clinch but Reinikainen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
River staying out of range there.
River shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Reinikainen seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Reinikainen cracks River with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reinikainen manages to avoid it.
River lands a head kick!
River tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Reinikainen's jab looks to have found its range, popping River under the eye.
River avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from River. Reinikainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reinikainen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed River momentarily.
Reinikainen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
River waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reinikainen.
River connects with a leg kick.
River looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Reinikainen with a nice calf kick.
Reinikainen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Reinikainen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. River checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Reinikainen connects with a solid leg kick.
Reinikainen throws out a leg kick but River moves out of range and Reinikainen only half commits.
River just misses with a punch to the body.
River lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Some bone on bone action there as River checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Reinikainen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reinikainen shoots in but no luck this time. #T3#
Reinikainen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Reinikainen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
River swings for the body but Reinikainen moves out of range.
Guy River is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reinikainen slips under a jab.
River lands with an uppercut that bounces Reinikainen off the cage and back into range.
River throws a hook to the side of Reinikainen's head but Reinikainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reinikainen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Reinikainen moves out of range as River strikes.
The fighters circling - River throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
River tries to clinch up but Reinikainen circles away and keeps his distance.
River dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Reinikainen. That did some damage!
River keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
River fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Reinikainen checks it well.
Reinikainen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for River.
Reinikainen throws a low kick, looking for River's leg but River calmly moves out of range.
Reinikainen looks to land a left hand but River moved out of range nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Reinikainen. Those never looked like landing.
River loads up on a big right hand but Reinikainen slips the punch.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reinikainen misses with a low kick.
River uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reinikainen.
River throws a right and a left that Reinikainen avoids nicely.
River ducks under a wild hook from Reinikainen.
River misses the shot to the body.
River throws a body shot but no joy.
River throws a head kick that misses.
Reinikainen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
River scores with a head kick. Reinikainen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Reinikainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from River.
A slapping body kick lands there for River.
Reinikainen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
River moves in looking to clinch but Reinikainen pushes him off.
Reinikainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from River.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
River takes a swing at Reinikainen's ribcage but misses.
Reinikainen drops down looking for a counter takedown but River sprawls and moves away.
Reinikainen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
River throws a low kick but Reinikainen avoids it.
River just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Guy River dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Reinikainen throws a nice looking combination but River bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
River takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
River throws a jab when Reinikainen was well out of range.
Reinikainen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Reinikainen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
River is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen tries to move into range but River moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! River crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Reinikainen - the referee stops the clock and River gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Reinikainen. River manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Reinikainen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Guy River seems to be getting the better of the standup.
River doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Reinikainen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
River throws a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reinikainen tries to score with a low kick but River moves his leg out of the way.
Nice jab there from Reinikainen.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Reinikainen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and River has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from River and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Reinikainen wants to slow River down by chopping away at his legs.
River wants to clinch.#T1#
River misses with a straight right.
River has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Reinikainen finds it's way round the side to connect with River's head.
River looks to land a right hand but Reinikainen moved out of range.
Reinikainen slips under a jab from River.
Reinikainen throws a nice outside leg kick.
River takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Reinikainen connects with a good right hand that stumbles River. River circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Reinikainen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
River loads up on a big right hand but Reinikainen slips the punch.
Reinikainen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Reinikainen slips under a jab.
Reinikainen feinted with a counter takedown.
Reinikainen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
River throws a hook to the side of Reinikainen's head but Reinikainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reinikainen slips under a jab.
Reinikainen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
River is looking to land body kicks.#T2#
River throws a leg kick but Reinikainen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
River looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
River uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reinikainen.
River punishes Reinikainen's body with a nice straight punch.
River scores with a jab to the body.
Reinikainen misses with a looping right.
River doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
River takes a swing at Reinikainen's ribcage but misses.
River throws a low kick but Reinikainen moves out of range easily.
Reinikainen staying out of range there.
Reinikainen misses with a looping right.
River walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Reinikainen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Reinikainen scores with a push kick.
River displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reinikainen throws out the jab.
River connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Some wild striking there from River.
River motions for Reinikainen to come forward. River throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
River misses with a body kick.#T3#
River takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Reinikainen catches River with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
River wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#TD#
Reinikainen gets a double leg takedown into River's guard.
River avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
River keeping moving, preventing Reinikainen from controlling successfully.
Reinikainen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Reinikainen with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reinikainen throws a big elbow that misses.
Reinikainen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
River wants to stand up but Reinikainen is controlling him.
Reinikainen postures up in River's guard and throws a big left but River blocks it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T4##SUB#
Reinikainen 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.
River wants to stand up but Reinikainen is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Reinikainen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #TD#
Reinikainen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reinikainen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Reinikainen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Reinikainen trying to control but River is working from the bottom.
River keeping full guard, as Reinikainen tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Artturi Reinikainen dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
River on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A big left from River misses.
Reinikainen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
River walks into a jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Reinikainen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
River throws a right and a left that Reinikainen avoids nicely.
A swing and a miss from River.
River throws a sloppy head kick and Reinikainen moves out of range easily.
Reinikainen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A low kick from River is predictable there #TD#
and Reinikainen counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB#
Reinikainen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and River dives on top into guard.#REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Reinikainen is on top in guard. #REVR#
Reinikainen throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Reinikainen slips nicely into half guard.
River is not content to let Reinikainen control the position.
Artturi Reinikainen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Reinikainen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed River's head. #ES2#
River manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Reinikainen misses with a body shot.
River takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
River dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
River misses with a wild body shot.
Reinikainen scores with a punch to the head.
Reinikainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reinikainen throws a head kick but River moves out of range. #T2#
Reinikainen circles away from the clinch attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Reinikainen misses the target.
River throws a jab when Reinikainen was well out of range.
Reinikainen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
River slips under a jab from Reinikainen.
Despite the aggression on River's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reinikainen defending well as River loads up on a big left hand.
Reinikainen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Reinikainen throws a chopping leg kick but River manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Reinikainen connects with a solid leg kick.
River throws a jab but it's blocked by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen lands a head shot.
Reinikainen swats away the attempt to clinch by River.
River blocks a jab.
A left and a right from Reinikainen both land. Nice combination.
Nice defenses there by River.
Reinikainen misses with a double jab.
Reinikainen scores with a hook.#T3#
River misses with a wild body shot.
Reinikainen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
River misses with a low kick as Reinikainen jumps back.
Reinikainen drops down looking for a counter takedown but River sprawls and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from River. Reinikainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reinikainen blocks the body kick.
River throws a body shot but no joy.
Horrible takedown attempt by Reinikainen or perhaps it was just good defense by River, which made it look bad.
Reinikainen throws a hook but River avoids it easily.
River throws a hook but Reinikainen avoids it easily.
Reinikainen connects with a right hand. River shakes it off.
River lands a nice shot that snaps Reinikainen's head back.
River tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reinikainen loads up on a big right hand but River slips the punch.
River misses with a body kick.
River throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reinikainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
River fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Reinikainen checks it well.
Reinikainen misses with a jab to the body
and River counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Reinikainen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
River tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Reinikainen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
River motions for Reinikainen to come forward. River throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reinikainen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
River throws a series of punches but Reinikainen avoids them all with ease.
River works the jab nicely.
Reinikainen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reinikainen.
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reinikainen closes this distance looking for a takedown but River circles away.
River takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
River takes a swing at Reinikainen's ribcage but misses.
River tries to clinch but Reinikainen moves out of range.
Reinikainen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jab, jab by Reinikainen - just one landing.
Reinikainen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. River defends it nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Artturi Reinikainen.
I think Reinikainen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Artturi Reinikainen!

Artturi Reinikainen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 228     
Date:   Feb 04, 2023
#R1#
Reinikainen lands with a good body shot.
The crowd cheers as Reinikainen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sukulaku doesn't seem phased though.
Reinikainen seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Sukulaku looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sukulaku throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sukulaku. Reinikainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reinikainen throws out a leg kick but Sukulaku moves out of range and Reinikainen only half commits.
Reinikainen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sukulaku momentarily.
Reinikainen tests Sukulaku's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Reinikainen misses with a looping left.
Sukulaku looks to land a left hand but Reinikainen moved out of range nicely.
We've been informed that Sukulaku has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Sukulaku throws a big shot that misses.
Sukulaku throws a series of punches but Reinikainen moves out of range.
Reinikainen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reinikainen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Reinikainen misses with a body kick.
Reinikainen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sukulaku takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sukulaku thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sukulaku throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sukulaku connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Reinikainen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sukulaku throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Reinikainen counters with a flying knee. Nice. #T1#
The fighters circling - Sukulaku throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reinikainen is looking to counter punch.
Reinikainen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Reinikainen throws a hook to the side of Sukulaku's head but Sukulaku sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jyrki Sukulaku is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sukulaku throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reinikainen quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Reinikainen connects with a leg kick.
Sukulaku lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sukulaku avoids a kick to the body.
Sukulaku looks to land a combination but Reinikainen avoids it well.
Reinikainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sukulaku.
Sukulaku throws a hook but Reinikainen blocks it.
Reinikainen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Reinikainen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sukulaku is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reinikainen.
Sukulaku throws a big shot that misses.
Reinikainen moves out of range as Sukulaku strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reinikainen moves away from the strike by Sukulaku.
Reinikainen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A nice combination there by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sukulaku throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reinikainen tried to counter with a leg kick but Sukulaku avoided it.
A big right from Sukulaku misses.
Sukulaku jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sukulaku takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T2#
Reinikainen blocks a jab.
Donk. Reinikainen catches Sukulaku right on the button with a cross.
A solid leg kick lands there for Reinikainen.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Reinikainen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sukulaku in his tracks.
Reinikainen defending well as Sukulaku loads up on a big left hand.
Reinikainen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sukulaku looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Reinikainen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Reinikainen lands a leg kick that knocks Sukulaku off balance momentarily.
Jab from Reinikainen.
Sukulaku lands a jab.
Jyrki Sukulaku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reinikainen throws a head kick that misses.
Sukulaku throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sukulaku misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sukulaku misses with a straight right.
Sukulaku takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sukulaku might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Reinikainen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice body punch from Reinikainen.
A swing and a miss from Sukulaku.
Sukulaku throws a right hand that misses
and Reinikainen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T3#
Reinikainen scores with a hook to the body. Sukulaku takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sukulaku tries to move into range but Reinikainen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sukulaku tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reinikainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Sukulaku.
Reinikainen lands a two punch combo.
Sukulaku misses with an uppercut. Reinikainen saw that one coming.
Sukulaku misses with a hook. Reinikainen ducked under it nicely.
Reinikainen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sukulaku misses with a hook. Reinikainen ducked under it nicely.
Reinikainen lands with a good body shot.
Reinikainen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Reinikainen with a nice calf kick.
Sukulaku throws a jab when Reinikainen was well out of range.
Sukulaku lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Reinikainen circles away quickly and effectively.
Sukulaku misses with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Sukulaku.
Sukulaku walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sloppy strikes from Sukulaku. Those never looked like landing.
Sukulaku misses with a hook
and Reinikainen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sukulaku throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reinikainen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sukulaku is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A nice leg kick lands there from Reinikainen.
Sukulaku's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sukulaku misses the jab.#T4#
Reinikainen tries to land a leg kick but Sukulaku saw it coming and moves away.
Sukulaku throws an overhand right that lands on Reinikainen's shoulder, as Reinikainen tries to avoid the shot.
Sukulaku thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sukulaku throws a jab but it's blocked by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sukulaku misses with a head kick.
Sukulaku dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sukulaku throws a jab but it's blocked by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen with the inside leg kick.
Reinikainen lands with an overhand left.
Sukulaku needs to keep his hands up - Reinikainen had a free shot at his head there.#TD#
Reinikainen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sukulaku to the mat! Sukulaku manages to get full guard.
Reinikainen postures up and lands a big shot to Sukulaku's brow.
Reinikainen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Reinikainen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Reinikainen trying to control but Sukulaku is working from the bottom.
Reinikainen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sukulaku swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Artturi Reinikainen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Reinikainen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sukulaku.
Reinikainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sukulaku misses with a looping right.
Reinikainen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sukulaku takes a swing at Reinikainen's ribcage but misses.
Reinikainen takes one on the button.
Reinikainen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Reinikainen lands a lovely overhand right.
Reinikainen blocks a head kick by Sukulaku.
Sukulaku looks to land a right hand but Reinikainen moved out of range.
Reinikainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sukulaku.
Reinikainen connects with a leg kick.
Reinikainen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sukulaku stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sukulaku misses with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice straight punches there by Reinikainen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Reinikainen.
Reinikainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sukulaku manages to avoid it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sukulaku swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reinikainen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Reinikainen is looking to slow Sukulaku down with leg kicks.
Sukulaku takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T1#
Reinikainen defending well as Sukulaku loads up on a big left hand.
Reinikainen throws the kick towards the body but Sukulaku avoids it.
Reinikainen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sukulaku throws a jab but it's blocked by Reinikainen.
A low kick lands for Reinikainen.
Reinikainen keeps Sukulaku at a distance using the push kick.
A swing and a miss from Sukulaku.
Reinikainen throws a nice head kick!
Sukulaku walks into a stiff left hand from Reinikainen.
Sukulaku lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sukulaku misses with a lunging right hand
and Reinikainen counters with a leg kick.
Reinikainen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Reinikainen staying out of range there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Reinikainen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sukulaku on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Sukulaku manages to work his way to half guard, despite Reinikainen's best efforts.
Reinikainen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Sukulaku actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Sukulaku is trying to get back to full guard.
Reinikainen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Reinikainen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Reinikainen lands strikes from half guard.
Reinikainen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sukulaku can do to turn this around?
Reinikainen wants to control but Sukulaku is keeping him busy.
Sukulaku wants to control but Reinikainen passes into side.
Sukulaku takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T3#
Reinikainen scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Sukulaku to see if he's OK.
Reinikainen looks up at the clock and then as Sukulaku takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Reinikainen smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Sukulaku is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Nice strikes from Reinikainen there. #ROC#Sukulaku is rocked!#SUB2#
Sukulaku looking for submissions off his back.
Reinikainen lands strikes from half guard.
Sukulaku is still in real trouble! Can Reinikainen finish him?#SUB2#
Sukulaku looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sukulaku seems to have recovered his senses.
Sukulaku gets back to full guard.
Artturi Reinikainen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Sukulaku is looking for a triangle but Reinikainen pushes his legs off easily.
Sukulaku is breathing heavily.
Sukulaku has momentary wrist control but Reinikainen slips an elbow through the middle.#T4##SUB2#
Sukulaku looking for a guillotine here but Reinikainen defends easily.
Reinikainen with a nice head shot there.
Sukulaku can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Reinikainen controls the pace.
Reinikainen postures up and lands a big shot to Sukulaku's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reinikainen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Reinikainen lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Sukulaku looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Sukulaku has an active guard here but Reinikainen has managed to pass into half guard.
Reinikainen working over Sukulaku with some ground and pound. Sukulaku looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Artturi Reinikainen dominated that second round.
That's time! Reinikainen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Reinikainen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sukulaku lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sukulaku misses with a straight left.
Sukulaku has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sukulaku on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Reinikainen. Reinikainen obviously looking to wear him down.
Reinikainen cracks Sukulaku with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sukulaku takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sukulaku tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Sukulaku.
Reinikainen scores with a spinning back kick!
Reinikainen throws a sloppy head kick and Sukulaku moves out of range easily.
Reinikainen slips under a jab from Sukulaku.#TD#
Reinikainen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Reinikainen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Reinikainen stopping the sweep attempt from Sukulaku.
Reinikainen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sukulaku takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Sukulaku has his foot on Reinikainen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Reinikainen works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Sukulaku is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Reinikainen is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Reinikainen postures up and lands a big shot to Sukulaku's brow. #SUB2#
Sukulaku throws his legs up looking for a submission but Reinikainen uses it to pass to side control.
Sukulaku is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Reinikainen scoring with punches and elbows.
Reinikainen in side control lands a decent elbow.
Reinikainen lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Sukulaku down.
Sukulaku is trying to get back to half guard.
Sukulaku takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Sukulaku is looking for a sweep.
Reinikainen lands a few punches from side control.#T2#
Sukulaku is looking to reverse the position.
Reinikainen landing strikes.
Sukulaku tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Reinikainen in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Sukulaku looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Reinikainen turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Artturi Reinikainen!
A very excited looking Artturi Reinikainen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 222     
Date:   Jan 11, 2023
#R1##TD#
Furioto throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Reinikainen was covering up waiting for the punch and Furioto finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Furioto might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Furioto tries to free his leg and advance position but Reinikainen is retaining full guard.
Reinikainen wants to sweep but no luck.
We've been hearing good reports from Furioto's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Furioto postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Reinikainen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Furioto, into his guard. #REVB#
Furioto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reinikainen is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Furioto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Reinikainen defends well.#SUB#
Furioto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Reinikainen is aware though and is defending well.
Reinikainen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Reinikainen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Reinikainen trying to control but Furioto is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Furioto is looking for a triangle but Reinikainen pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Furioto is looking for a triangle here but Reinikainen uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Reinikainen in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Reinikainen wants to control but Furioto is keeping him busy.
Furioto is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Furioto gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reinikainen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Furioto is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Reinikainen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Reinikainen's back!
Reinikainen tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Reinikainen is working to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Furioto has hold of Reinikainen's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Reinikainen manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #SUB#
Furioto goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Reinikainen is on top in guard.
Reinikainen advances to half guard. #T3##SUB#
Furioto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Reinikainen pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Furioto actively working from the bottom here.
Furioto wants to get back to full guard but Reinikainen has mounted him!
Furioto really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Furioto slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Reinikainen works his foot free and advances to mount.
Furioto is working to get back to half guard. #T4#
Reinikainen lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Furioto hang on?
Furioto keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Reinikainen looking to control but Furioto is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Furioto is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Furioto is working hard here to advance position.
Reinikainen raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Furioto is wriggling around trying to escape.
Furioto manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Artturi Reinikainen dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD#
Furioto gets a takedown into half guard.
Reinikainen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Reinikainen manages to get to full guard.
Furioto scoring with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Furioto throwing strikes but missing.
Furioto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Furioto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Reinikainen is looking for a triangle but Furioto pushes his legs off easily. #T1#
Reinikainen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Maximus Furioto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Reinikainen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Reinikainen is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Furioto drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Furioto seems to have locked his on tight now - Reinikainen screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Furioto, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Maximus Furioto!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Maximus Furioto made sure he mentioned Shadow Realm Apparel, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 216     
Date:   Dec 21, 2022
#R1#
Reinikainen feints a jab promting Theorist to slip. Reinikainen then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Theorist slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Theorist steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Reinikainen. That one must have hurt.
Reinikainen throws a leg kick but Theorist sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Theorist misses with a body shot.
Theorist smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Theorist looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Theorist jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reinikainen throws a body punch but Theorist moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Theorist on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Reinikainen seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Theorist gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Reinikainen ducks under a wild hook from Theorist.
Reinikainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Theorist misses with a straight left.
Theorist takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Theorist throws a hook but Reinikainen blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reinikainen shoots for a double leg takedown but Theorist sprawls well. He's pushed Reinikainen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Theorist swings for the body but Reinikainen moves out of range.
Theorist misses with a body shot.
Reinikainen misses with a double jab
enabling Theorist to counter with a crisp jab.
Theorist checks a leg kick.
Reinikainen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Theorist uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reinikainen.
Theorist dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reinikainen misses with an uppercut. Theorist saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Reinikainen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Theorist throws a shot from downtown. Reinikainen moves away and avoids it.
Theorist misses the shot to the body.
Reinikainen moves away from the strike by Theorist.
Reinikainen moves away from the strike by Theorist.
Reinikainen stuns Theorist with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Artturi Reinikainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Theorist lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Reinikainen circles away quickly and effectively.
Reinikainen has his takedown stuffed
and Theorist counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Reinikainen closes the distance and clinches up with Theorist, looking for a takedown. Reinikainen pushes Theorist against the cage but Theorist circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Theorist swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artturi Reinikainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reinikainen slips a jab from Theorist.
Reinikainen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Reinikainen lands a jab to the head.
Theorist throws a hook to the side of Reinikainen's head but Reinikainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Theorist swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Nice cross by Reinikainen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reinikainen connects with a looping right hand.
Reinikainen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Reinikainen delivers a nice body kick.
Theorist takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A big right from Theorist misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Theorist blocks the leg kick.
Theorist's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Reinikainen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Theorist scrambles back to his feet.
Reinikainen throws a shot from downtown. Theorist moves away and avoids it.
Theorist misses with a looping right.
Reinikainen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Reinikainen.
Theorist looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Reinikainen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Theorist tries to avoid it but Reinikainen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Theorist to the ground. Theorist escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Theorist looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Reinikainen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Reinikainen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Theorist connects with a body shot that sends Reinikainen's belly button to the back.
Reinikainen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T3##TD#
Reinikainen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Theorist's half guard.
Theorist holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Reinikainen working the head and body with strikes.
Theorist tries to roll over but Reinikainen keeps him under control.
Reinikainen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Theorist is doing well to control the position and prevent Reinikainen from advancing to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reinikainen prevents Theorist from improving his position.
Theorist is trying to control but can't.
Theorist is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Reinikainen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Theorist trying to control from the bottom.
Theorist is refusing to be controlled, as Reinikainen sits in half guard.
Theorist has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Reinikainen is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Reinikainen lands with a punch from half guard.
Theorist is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Theorist is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Reinikainen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Theorist with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Reinikainen lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Theorist wants to improve his position but Reinikainen is controlling well.
Reinikainen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Theorist knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Reinikainen wants to take a breather but Theorist is having none of it.
Reinikainen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Theorist is trying to control but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Artturi Reinikainen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Reinikainen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Theorist was covering up waiting for the punch and Reinikainen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Reinikainen is working Theorist over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Theorist wants to sweep here but Reinikainen controlling him for the moment.
Reinikainen throwing strikes from guard but Theorist blocks nicely.
Reinikainen trying to control but Theorist is working from the bottom.
Reinikainen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Reinikainen distracts Theorist with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Reinikainen won't allow Theorist to sweep him here.
Reinikainen is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theorist looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Reinikainen is fighting to break Theorist's control of his arms but Theorist is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Reinikainen is working Theorist over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Reinikainen chips away with some ground and pound.
Theorist has momentary wrist control but Reinikainen slips an elbow through the middle.
Reinikainen distracts Theorist with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Theorist looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Reinikainen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Reinikainen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Reinikainen preventing the sweep.
Reinikainen is working Theorist over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Theorist is controlling Reinikainen's posture.
Reinikainen won't allow Theorist to sweep him here.
Reinikainen trying to control but Theorist is working from the bottom.
Theorist wants to sweep but no luck.
Reinikainen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Theorist's head.#T2#
Theorist controlling Reinikainen's posture.
Reinikainen scoring with some ground and pound.
Theorist looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reinikainen is one step ahead there.
Reinikainen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Theorist trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Theorist has control of Reinikainen's left arm, preventing Reinikainen from doing any damage.
Reinikainen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Theorist looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reinikainen is one step ahead there.
Theorist is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Theorist manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Reinikainen manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T3#
Reinikainen is trying to keep Theorist in close.
Reinikainen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Theorist can do to turn this around?
Reinikainen tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Reinikainen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Theorist defends it easily.
Reinikainen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Theorist seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Artturi Reinikainen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Reinikainen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Theorist won't allow Reinikainen to sweep him here. #SUB#
Reinikainen is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Reinikainen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Reinikainen keeping full guard, as Theorist tries to pass. #SUB#
Reinikainen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Theorist defends well.
Theorist is stalling in the full guard.
Theorist trying to control the position from guard on top but Reinikainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Theorist got a little sloppy there for a moment and Reinikainen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Theorist has managed to get both his arms back between Reinikainen's legs - danger averted.
Theorist looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Artturi Reinikainen dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Theorist blocks the body kick.
Theorist slips a straight right by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Theorist.
Reinikainen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Theorist is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Reinikainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Theorist takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Theorist on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Reinikainen. Reinikainen obviously looking to wear him down.
Theorist connects with a looping right hand.
Theorist is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reinikainen.
Theorist throws a body shot but no joy.
Reinikainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reinikainen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theorist looks to score with a jab to the body but Reinikainen is just out of range.
Reinikainen connects with a single shot there.
Reinikainen shoots in but no luck this time.
Reinikainen defending well as Theorist loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Theorist misses.
Theorist lands a slapping body shot. #T1#
Reinikainen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Theorist. Theorist circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Reinikainen throws a jab when Theorist was well out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Reinikainen.
Theorist throws a jab when Reinikainen was well out of range.
Reinikainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Theorist misses the target.
Reinikainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reinikainen avoids the body shot from Theorist.
Reinikainen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #TD#
Reinikainen 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.
Reinikainen lands a couple of elbows.
Reinikainen won't allow Theorist to sweep him here.
Theorist is pulling down on Reinikainen's head to control his posture.
Theorist working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Reinikainen.
Theorist is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Theorist not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T2#
Reinikainen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Theorist bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Reinikainen's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Reinikainen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Theorist trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Reinikainen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Theorist controls the pace.
Reinikainen trying to control the position. #SUB#
Reinikainen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Reinikainen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Theorist defends well.
Reinikainen trying to keep a closed guard but Theorist is proving a slippery customer.
Theorist is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Reinikainen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Theorist slips nicely into half guard.
Theorist not doing much here.
Theorist works his way into side control.
Reinikainen gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Reinikainen tries to hold on but Theorist pushes him away.
Theorist trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Reinikainen is desperately trying to improve his position but Theorist has a good base and remains in mount.
Theorist tries to control but Reinikainen wriggling away.
Theorist tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Theorist tries to control but Reinikainen wriggling away.
Reinikainen slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Reinikainen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Theorist trying to pass the guard but Reinikainen defending well. #SUB#
Reinikainen looking for submissions off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Artturi Reinikainen.
Well Reinikainen 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artturi Reinikainen!

Artturi Reinikainen thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 206     
Date:   Nov 23, 2022
#R1#
Mediocre throws a solid leg kick but Reinikainen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mediocre.
Mediocre defending well as Reinikainen loads up on a big left hand.
Reinikainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mediocre.
Mediocre tries to land a front kick but Reinikainen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mister Mediocre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reinikainen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mediocre misses with a low kick.
Mediocre lands a really nice looking cross but Reinikainen seems unphased.
We've been hearing reports that Reinikainen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Reinikainen throws a hook but Mediocre avoids it easily.
Reinikainen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A big left from Mediocre misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mediocre throws the left hand but Reinikainen avoids the punch easily.
Reinikainen tries to score with a low kick but Mediocre moves his leg out of the way.
Mediocre scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mediocre throws a shot from downtown. Reinikainen moves away and avoids it.
Reinikainen slips under a jab from Mediocre.
Mediocre fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Reinikainen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reinikainen misses with a low kick.
Reinikainen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mediocre has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Reinikainen is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Mediocre dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Reinikainen. That did some damage!
Some wild striking there from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen misses with a hook.
Reinikainen throws an overhand right that lands on Mediocre's shoulder, as Mediocre tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Mediocre checks a leg kick nicely.
A cross from Reinikainen lands.
Reinikainen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mediocre's jab looks to have found its range, popping Reinikainen under the eye.
Mediocre lands with an uppercut that bounces Reinikainen off the cage and back into range.
Reinikainen looks to throw the jab but Mediocre is out of range.
Mediocre tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Reinikainen is able to avoid easily.
Reinikainen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Reinikainen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Reinikainen feints and then cracks Mediocre's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mediocre down.
Reinikainen checks a low kick from Mediocre.
Reinikainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mediocre slips under a jab from Reinikainen.
Mediocre throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mediocre scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reinikainen lands with a slapping head kick.
Mediocre swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A jab from Reinikainen finds it's way through Mediocre's defenses.
Mediocre checks a low kick from Reinikainen.
Mediocre misses with a hook.#T2#
Reinikainen takes one to the side of the head.
Mediocre feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Reinikainens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Reinikainen is looking to land body kicks.
Mediocre throws a hook but Reinikainen avoids it easily.
Mediocre takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Reinikainen walks into a left hand.
A jab from Reinikainen misses.
Reinikainen checks a leg kick.
Reinikainen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mediocre.
Mister Mediocre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mediocre with a nice calf kick.
Reinikainen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mediocre connects with a leg kick.
Reinikainen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Reinikainen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mediocre.
Reinikainen sizes up Mediocre with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mediocre defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Reinikainen.
Mediocre lands a jab.
Reinikainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mediocre.
Reinikainen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mediocre misses with a low kick as Reinikainen jumps back.
Mediocre cracks Reinikainen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T3#
Reinikainen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Reinikainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reinikainen thuds his right hand into Mediocre's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Reinikainen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mediocre.
Mediocre throws out a leg kick but Reinikainen moves out of range and Mediocre only half commits.
Mediocre throws a hook but Reinikainen avoids it easily.
Reinikainen throws an overhand right that lands on Mediocre's shoulder, as Mediocre tries to avoid the shot.
Reinikainen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Reinikainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mediocre sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mediocre throws a leg kick but Reinikainen moved away.
A leg kick checked by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen ducks under a wild hook from Mediocre.
Reinikainen takes one on the button.
Reinikainen darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #TD#
Reinikainen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Reinikainen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mediocre knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mediocre is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Reinikainen working the head and body with strikes.
Reinikainen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mediocre tries to buck Reinikainen off but Reinikainen is having none of it.
Reinikainen grinds an elbow into Mediocre's temple.
Mediocre is looking for a sweep.
Mediocre is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Mediocre looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reinikainen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Mediocre has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Reinikainen. Oh but Mediocre has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Reinikainen goes limp - he's gone! Mediocre jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mister Mediocre!
An out of breath Mister Mediocre thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: C135: Mumu vs. Puno 2     
Date:   Oct 15, 2022
#R1#
Kilgore misses the jab.
Reinikainen swinging wildly here.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kilgore! But no joy.
Reinikainen seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A slow jab from Kilgore misses its intended target.
Kilgore wants to slow Reinikainen down by chopping away at his legs.
Kilgore will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Reinikainen throws a head kick that half lands.
A swing and a miss from Kilgore.
Kilgore misses with an uppercut.
Kilgore has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Reinikainen.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kilgore lands a right hook to the body.
Reinikainen ducks under a wild hook from Kilgore.
Kilgore dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kilgore swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kilgore bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kilgore lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reinikainen connects with a single shot there.
Kilgore fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Reinikainen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kilgore avoids the head kick by Reinikainen.
Kilgore looks to land a left hand but Reinikainen moved out of range nicely.
Kilgore lands a glancing blow to the side of Reinikainen's head.
Kilgore takes a jab right on the kisser. #T1#
Reinikainen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kilgore.
Kilgore uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Reinikainen has time to react.
Kilgore clobbers Reinikainen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kilgore just misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Reinikainen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Reinikainen working Kilgore over with strikes.
Kilgore is pressing down on Reinikainen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Reinikainen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Reinikainen throws a big right hand that misses.
Reinikainen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Reinikainen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kilgore works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kilgore looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reinikainen is one step ahead there. #T2#
Reinikainen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Reinikainen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Reinikainen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reinikainen looking to sit in guard and control but Kilgore gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Reinikainen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Reinikainen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kilgore defends well.
Kilgore working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kilgore must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kilgore is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3##SUB#
Reinikainen has his foot on Kilgore's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kilgore works his way back into a safe position though.
Kilgore trying to control the position from guard on top but Reinikainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reinikainen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Reinikainen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Reinikainen looks to land a strike but Kilgore avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Reinikainen postures up and lands a big shot to Kilgore's brow.
Reinikainen throws a big elbow that misses.
Reinikainen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Reinikainen cracks Kilgore with a solid left hand.
Reinikainen throwing strikes but missing.
Reinikainen advances position into side control!#T4#
Reinikainen working the strikes but Kilgore uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Reinikainen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Reinikainen throwing shots but Kilgore is blocking nicely.
Reinikainen misses with a head shot. Kilgore uses the momentum to regain guard.
Reinikainen preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reinikainen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Reinikainen won't allow Kilgore to sweep him here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Artturi Reinikainen will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A slow jab from Kilgore misses its intended target. #TD#
Reinikainen gets a double leg takedown into Kilgore's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Reinikainen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Reinikainen chips away with some ground and pound.
Kilgore preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kilgore keeping moving, preventing Reinikainen from controlling successfully.
Reinikainen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Reinikainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Kilgore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reinikainen working some strikes from top position.
Kilgore keeping full guard, as Reinikainen tries to pass.
Reinikainen is looking to work some ground and pound but Kilgore has wrist control.#T1#
Reinikainen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Reinikainen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Reinikainen stands up over Kilgore, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Artturi Reinikainen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kilgore keeping moving, preventing Reinikainen from controlling successfully.
Reinikainen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reinikainen is in close to Kilgore's body, working some short punches and elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Reinikainen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kilgore keeping moving, preventing Reinikainen from controlling successfully.
Kilgore lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T2#
Kilgore wants to control from the top but Reinikainen keeps moving.
Kilgore won't allow Reinikainen to sweep him here.
Reinikainen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kilgore can do to turn this around?
Kilgore looking to sit in guard and control but Reinikainen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Reinikainen connects with a couple of short punches.
Reinikainen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Reinikainen is working Kilgore over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Reinikainen throws a strike but Kilgore rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Reinikainen keeping moving, preventing Kilgore from controlling successfully. #T3#
Kilgore trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Reinikainen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Reinikainen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kilgore trying to control the position from guard on top but Reinikainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Reinikainen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kilgore defends it easily.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Reinikainen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Reinikainen wants to sweep here but Kilgore controlling him for the moment.
Kilgore postures up.
Kilgore won't allow Reinikainen to sweep him here. #SUB#
Reinikainen is looking for a triangle but Kilgore pushes his legs off easily.
Kilgore trying to control but Reinikainen is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kilgore landing some decent shots from guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Artturi Reinikainen dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Kilgore scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Reinikainen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kilgore throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kilgore loads up on a big right hand but Reinikainen slips the punch.
Reinikainen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Reinikainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reinikainen moves out of range of the body kick from Kilgore.
Kilgore misses with a low kick.
Reinikainen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kilgore takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Reinikainen ducks under a wild hook from Kilgore.
Reinikainen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kilgores jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Reinikainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kilgore defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kilgore tries to avoid it but Reinikainen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kilgore to the ground. Kilgore escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kilgore lands a body shot.
Kilgore misses with a hook #TD#
and Reinikainen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kilgore's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reinikainen trying to control but Kilgore is working from the bottom.
Reinikainen with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Reinikainen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Reinikainen throws a big elbow that misses.
Reinikainen tries to free his leg and advance position but Kilgore is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Reinikainen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kilgore has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Reinikainen has managed to get both his arms back between Kilgore's legs - danger averted.
Kilgore has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Reinikainen has passed into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen wants to control but Kilgore is keeping him busy.
Reinikainen working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
Reinikainen happy to just control the position for now.
Kilgore defending against the ground and pound.
Reinikainen wants to control for a moment but Kilgore uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Reinikainen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Reinikainen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kilgore defending well though.
Kilgore gets full guard.
Kilgore is looking to sweep but instead, Reinikainen has passed into half guard. #T3#
Kilgore on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Reinikainen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kilgore avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kilgore blocking the ground and pound attempt from Reinikainen.
Kilgore is trying to control but Reinikainen passes into side control!
Kilgore is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Reinikainen landing a few strikes.
Reinikainen tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Tacitus Kilgore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Sloppy strikes there by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Reinikainen looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kilgore is avoiding damage well.
Reinikainen scoring with punches and elbows.
Reinikainen working the ground and pound.
Reinikainen throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Reinikainen trying to control the action but Kilgore is working from the bottom.
Kilgore is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Reinikainen off and has taken his back!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kilgore gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Kilgore has the hooks in. Reinikainen is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artturi Reinikainen!

During a confident post fight interview, Artturi Reinikainen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: C130: Graves vs. De Minaur     
Date:   Sep 24, 2022
#R1#
Al Balushi throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Reinikainen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Reinikainen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Reinikainen tries to free his leg and advance position but Al Balushi is retaining full guard.
Reinikainen throws a big right hand that misses.
Al Balushi pulls Reinikainen in close to prevent any damage.
Reinikainen throwing strikes but missing.
Reinikainen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reinikainen throwing strikes but missing.
Reinikainen stopping the sweep attempt from Al Balushi.
Reinikainen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Reinikainen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Reinikainen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Al Balushi works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Al Balushi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Reinikainen controls the pace.
Reinikainen throwing strikes but missing.
Reinikainen throws a big elbow that misses.
Reinikainen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Al Balushi's head.
Reinikainen throwing strikes from guard but Al Balushi blocks nicely.
Al Balushi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reinikainen preventing the sweep.
Al Balushi has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Reinikainen has passed into side control. #T2#
Reinikainen in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Al Balushi tries to bench press Reinikainen off him but Reinikainen keeps the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Reinikainen is looking to take a break and control but Al Balushi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Reinikainen misses with the ground and pound.
Reinikainen misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Reinikainen laying and praying for a moment but Al Balushi takes advantage and regains half guard. #T3#
Reinikainen is trying to control. Al Balushi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Reinikainen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Reinikainen seems to be looking for submissions.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Al Balushi has hold of Reinikainen's hands but Reinikainen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Reinikainen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Al Balushi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
Reinikainen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Al Balushi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Reinikainen throwing shots but Al Balushi is blocking nicely.
Reinikainen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Al Balushi defending well though.
Reinikainen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Reinikainen misses with a head shot. Al Balushi uses the momentum to regain guard.
Reinikainen stands up over Al Balushi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Al Balushi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reinikainen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Al Balushi being controlled here, momentarily.
Reinikainen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Artturi Reinikainen dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Reinikainen throws a lazy uppercut
and Al Balushi counters with a nice leg kick.
Al Balushi scores with a leg kick.
Reinikainen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Al Balushi to score with a decent uppercut.
A lazy left from Reinikainen finds it's target.
Al Balushi slips a straight right by Reinikainen.
Al Balushi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Al Balushi lands a leg kick that knocks Reinikainen off balance momentarily.
Reinikainen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Al Balushi in his tracks.
Al Balushi misses with a body kick.
Reinikainen avoids the head kick by Al Balushi. #TD2#
Reinikainen gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Well, if Reinikainen 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. #T1#
Reinikainen throwing shots but Al Balushi is blocking nicely.
Reinikainen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Reinikainen working the head and body with strikes.
Al Balushi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Reinikainen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Reinikainen is keen to just control but Al Balushi is a slippery customer.
Reinikainen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Reinikainen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reinikainen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Al Balushi's head. #T2#
Reinikainen throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Al Balushi to regain full guard.
Reinikainen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Reinikainen postures up in Al Balushi's guard and throws a big left but Al Balushi blocks it.
Reinikainen wants to control from the top but Al Balushi keeps moving.
Reinikainen landing with the ground and pound.
Reinikainen advances to half guard.
Al Balushi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Reinikainen scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Reinikainen 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.
Al Balushi trying to control from the bottom. #T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Reinikainen lands a nice short elbow.
Reinikainen is looking to take a break and control but Al Balushi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Reinikainen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Al Balushi's head.
Reinikainen wants to take a breather but Al Balushi is having none of it.
Reinikainen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Well, if Reinikainen 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.
Al Balushi regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Balushi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reinikainen throwing strikes but missing.
Reinikainen working some strikes from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reinikainen throws a big right hand that misses.
Reinikainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Balushi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Artturi Reinikainen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Al Balushi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Reinikainen looking to score a takedown here. Al Balushi is defending well but Reinikainen drives through and ends up in Al Balushi's guard.
Reinikainen stays in close to Al Balushi's body and controls the position.
Reinikainen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Reinikainen wants to control from the top but Al Balushi keeps moving.
Reinikainen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reinikainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Balushi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reinikainen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Reinikainen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Reinikainen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Al Balushi's sensitive parts.
Reinikainen misses the jab.
Reinikainen scores with a nice head shot.
Artturi Reinikainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Al Balushi throws a body punch but Reinikainen moves out of range.
Reinikainen throws a body shot but no joy.
Reinikainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good leg kick by Al Balushi.
Reinikainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab, jab by Reinikainen - just one landing.
Reinikainen connects with a body shot that sends Al Balushi's belly button to the back.
Reinikainen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Reinikainen throws a lazy uppercut
and Al Balushi counters with an outside leg kick.
Zaid Al Balushi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A swing and a miss from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Al Balushi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A slow jab from Reinikainen misses its intended target. #TD2#
Reinikainen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Reinikainen showed some decent athleticism there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reinikainen drops an elbow to the side of Al Balushi's head.
Reinikainen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Reinikainen winds up and cracks Al Balushi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Reinikainen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Al Balushi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Reinikainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Balushi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Reinikainen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Artturi Reinikainen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Reinikainen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Al Balushi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Reinikainen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Reinikainen wants to control from the top but Al Balushi keeps moving.
Reinikainen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Al Balushi is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Reinikainen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Al Balushi dives on top into guard.#REVR##T4#
Reinikainen is trying to keep Al Balushi in close.
Reinikainen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Reinikainen working for submissions but it's allowed Al Balushi to get to half guard.
Al Balushi content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Reinikainen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Al Balushi pulls his head out easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reinikainen is looking to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Artturi Reinikainen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Reinikainen 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artturi Reinikainen!

Artturi Reinikainen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: C125: Dixon vs. Skystalker     
Date:   Sep 03, 2022
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Graves. Those never looked like landing.
Graves misses with a wild body shot.
Graves lands a nice hook to Reinikainen's body. Reinikainen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Graves punishes Reinikainen's body with a nice straight punch.
Reinikainen wants to clinch up but Graves keeps it at a distance.
Reinikainen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Graves tries to score a power double leg takedown but Reinikainen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Graves somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves misses with a jab, cross combination.
Reinikainen throws out a counter right but Graves avoids it with no problem.
Reinikainen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Graves checks it well.
Graves has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tōshi in the buildup to the fight.
Graves throws a shot to the body.
Reinikainen walks into a left hand. #T1##CL2#
Reinikainen clinches.
Reinikainen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Graves lands a body shot in the clinch.
Graves tries to score a body lock takedown but Reinikainen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Graves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Graves prevents a body shot from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen misses with a body punch.
Reinikainen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Reinikainen throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Reinikainen fails to land.
Graves goes for a takedown attempt but Reinikainen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ernest Graves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reinikainen avoids the body shot from Graves.
Graves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reinikainen.
Graves scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Reinikainen doesn't seem bothered though.
Graves has his takedown stuffed
letting Reinikainen counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Ernest Graves has been cut.#T2#
Reinikainen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A counter left hand to the body from Graves misses its target.
Graves jabs Reinikainen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Graves misses with a left hand
and Reinikainen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reinikainen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Reinikainen avoids the body shot from Graves.
A little jabbing left from Reinikainen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
Graves closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ground and pound from Graves.
Reinikainen is staying active underneath Graves, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Reinikainen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Reinikainen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Reinikainen working a defensive guard but Graves passes into half guard. #T3#
Graves with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Reinikainen tries to roll over but Graves keeps him under control.
Reinikainen is trying to maintain the position but Graves is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Reinikainen looking for submissions off his back.
Reinikainen is refusing to be controlled, as Graves sits in half guard.
Graves wants to pass to mount but Reinikainen is defending the position.
Reinikainen trying to get back to full guard but Graves takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Graves can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Reinikainen is looking to escape. #T4#
Reinikainen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Graves with the ground and pound from mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Graves landing strikes from the mount.
Reinikainen is squirming around, avoiding Graves's attempts to control the action.
Reinikainen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Reinikainen is working to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ernest Graves dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ernest Graves's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Graves shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Reinikainen defends it nicely.
Graves shoots in and drives through. Reinikainen sprawls well.
Graves tries to score a power double leg takedown but Reinikainen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Graves somewhat.
Reinikainen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ernest Graves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Graves lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reinikainen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Graves misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T1#
Graves fails with the takedown
and Reinikainen counters with a nice uppercut.
Graves looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Reinikainen is fending him off so far but Graves persists. Nope, Reinikainen circles away and we're back to standing.
It seemed like Reinikainen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Graves fails to land the takedown.
A little jabbing left from Reinikainen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Graves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reinikainen.
Graves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reinikainen moves away.
Reinikainen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Graves ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reinikainen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Graves throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Graves is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reinikainen can do to turn this around?#TD#
Graves throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Reinikainen was covering up waiting for the punch and Graves finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Graves is working Reinikainen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
Reinikainen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Graves is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Reinikainen looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Graves has picked Reinikainen up and slammed him! Reinikainen can't keep hold of the triangle and Graves manages to pass to side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graves tries to move to mount but Reinikainen blocks the move with his legs.
Reinikainen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Reinikainen is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T3#
Reinikainen is looking for a sweep.
Graves is looking to take a break and control but Reinikainen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Reinikainen is trying to control Graves's posture but Graves avoids it.
Reinikainen is trying to work for a sweep but Graves has mounted him!
Graves with a couple of short strikes.
Reinikainen is working to get back to half guard.
Graves wants to control the pace but Reinikainen is squirming around nicely.
Reinikainen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Reinikainen wants to control but Graves is having none of it.
Reinikainen 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.#T4#
Graves trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Graves tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Reinikainen is looking to get to half guard.
Ernest Graves overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Reinikainen wants to hold on but Graves pushes him away.
Graves fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Graves prevents Reinikainen from getting the reversal.
Graves tries to control but Reinikainen wriggling away.
Graves looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ernest Graves dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ernest Graves's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
A shot to the body from Graves misses
letting Reinikainen counter with a right hand.
Graves shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ernest Graves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graves scores with a jab.
Graves looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Reinikainen is fending him off so far but Graves persists. Nope, Reinikainen circles away and we're back to standing.
Reinikainen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Reinikainen misses with a series of wild punches.
Graves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reinikainen moves away.
Reinikainen misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Graves counters with a nice double leg into side control. Reinikainen won't be happy with that.
Reinikainen is looking to regain half guard here but Graves keeps moving and retains side control.
Graves is looking to take a break and control but Reinikainen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Graves lands an elbow. #T1#
Graves is looking to take a break and control but Reinikainen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Reinikainen is looking for a sweep.
Graves working away.
Reinikainen tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Graves presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Reinikainen taking shots to the head.
Graves working the ground and pound effectively.
Graves sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Graves wants to control the pace but Reinikainen is squirming around nicely. #T2#
Reinikainen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Reinikainen tries to hold on but Graves pushes him away.
Graves lands a heavy elbow.
Reinikainen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Graves controlling from mount.
Graves working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Graves controlling from mount.
A nice elbow there by Graves.#T3#
Graves lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Reinikainen working to try and regain half guard.
Reinikainen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Graves putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Graves punishing his opponent with strikes.
Graves prevents Reinikainen from getting the reversal.
Graves takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Graves working the ground and pound effectively.
Graves takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Graves fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there! #ROC#Reinikainen is rocked!
Graves with the ground and pound from mount.
Reinikainen is still in real trouble! Can Graves finish him?
Reinikainen is squirming around, avoiding Graves's attempts to control the action.
Reinikainen is in a horrible position here. Graves smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reinikainen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Reinikainen seems to have recovered his senses.
Graves lands a couple of good shots and Reinikainen has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Reinikainen is really stuck here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ernest Graves clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Ernest Graves's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Graves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reinikainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Graves.
Graves misses with a body shot.
Reinikainen throws a counter combo.
Reinikainen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#TD#
Graves feints and as Reinikainen raises his hands in defense, Graves changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Graves passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Graves is looking to take a break and control but Reinikainen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Reinikainen is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves is looking to take a break and control but Reinikainen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Reinikainen tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Graves trying to control the position but Reinikainen is working away.
Reinikainen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Graves's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Graves is keen to just control but Reinikainen is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Reinikainen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Reinikainen looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Graves pushes past his half guard into mount!
Graves lands a heavy elbow.
Reinikainen is squirming around, avoiding Graves's attempts to control the action.
Reinikainen really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T2#
Graves can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Reinikainen is looking to escape.
Graves fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Graves controlling from mount.
Graves with a couple of short strikes.
Graves looking to control but Reinikainen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Reinikainen is trying desperately to improve position.
BOOM! Graves connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Reinikainen is wriggling around trying to escape. #T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Graves controlling from mount.
Graves landing shots from mount.
Reinikainen is trying desperately to improve position.
Graves controlling the position easily from mount.
Graves has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Graves with shots to the head and body - Reinikainen looks very uncomfortable down there.
Reinikainen tries to reverse the position but Graves maintains control.
Graves can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Reinikainen is looking to escape. #T4#
Reinikainen gets back to half guard.
Graves lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Graves wants to take a breather but Reinikainen is having none of it.
Graves controlling the pace.
Graves lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Graves missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Graves lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Graves is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Reinikainen!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ernest Graves had his way with Artturi Reinikainen in that round.
The cut man is working on Ernest Graves's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Graves.
Artturi Reinikainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reinikainen tries to buck Graves off but Graves is having none of it.
Reinikainen is still trying to improve position.
Graves wants to control for a moment but Reinikainen uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #SUB2#
Reinikainen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Graves pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves lands with a punch from half guard.
Graves wants to take a breather but Reinikainen is having none of it. #T1#
Graves is taking a breather. Reinikainen 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.
Reinikainen trying to control but Graves postures up.
Graves not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Reinikainen is refusing to be controlled, as Graves sits in half guard.
Reinikainen tries to roll over but Graves keeps him under control.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Graves performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Reinikainen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Graves.
Graves is looking to wear down Reinikainen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Graves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reinikainen moves away.
It seemed like Reinikainen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Reinikainen throws a lazy right hand but Graves sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Graves slips under a jab from Reinikainen.
Graves throws a big counter combination but Reinikainen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Graves tries for a takedown but Reinikainen circles away easily
and Reinikainen counters with a straight right hand.
Graves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Graves fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ernest Graves. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Graves feints and as Reinikainen raises his hands in defense, Graves changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Reinikainen looking to control. #SUB2#
Reinikainen looking for a guillotine here but Graves defends easily.
Graves throwing strikes but missing.
Reinikainen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4#
Graves passes Reinikainen's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Reinikainen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Graves has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Reinikainen takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Graves controlling the position easily from mount.
Ernest Graves is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Reinikainen is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 50:45
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ernest Graves!

Ernest Graves retains his lightweight title!
Ernest Graves seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: SYN 917 Joad vs. MacArthur 2     
Date:   Jul 22, 2022
#R1#
Vice throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reinikainen misses with a low kick as Vice jumps back.
Vice appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A lazy body kick from Reinikainen
and Vice counters with a good low kick that Reinikainen was not able to check.
Vice moves out of range as Reinikainen strikes.
Good exchange - Vice coming out on top.#CUT2#It looks like Artturi Reinikainen has been cut.
Reinikainen thows a leg kick but Vice checks it
and Vice counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD#
Reinikainen gets the takedown into side control.
Vice is trying to buck Reinikainen off.
Reinikainen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Reinikainen fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Vice is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Vice parries the strikes from Reinikainen easily there. Reinikainen is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Vice to escape.
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!
Vice is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Vice parries the strikes from Reinikainen easily there. Reinikainen is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Vice to escape. #T1##ES2#
Vice sneaks out the side door and pushes Reinikainen away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Nice body punch from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen delivers a nice body kick.
Artturi Reinikainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reinikainen misses with a hook.
Vice gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Vice throws a nice looking combination but Reinikainen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD#
Reinikainen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reinikainen lands a nice forearm strike.
Vice dodges the ground and pound from Reinikainen.
Vice is trying to buck Reinikainen off.
An elbow from Reinikainen crashes against the mat.
Vice is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Sloppy strikes there by Reinikainen.#T2#
Vice wants to get back to his feet.
Vice is working to avoid the ground and pound but Reinikainen connects with a decent elbow.
Reinikainen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Reinikainen lands a few punches from side control.
Vice is trying to buck Reinikainen off.
Reinikainen landing strikes.
Vice tries to escape but Reinikainen is in control.
Reinikainen tries to score with some ground and pound. Vice controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Reinikainen cracks Vice with a big right hand but Vice just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Reinikainen is chipping away with strikes.
Vice is working to avoid the ground and pound but Reinikainen connects with a decent elbow.
Reinikainen grinds an elbow into Vice's temple.
Vice is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Reinikainen is controlling him well.
Reinikainen landing strikes.
Reinikainen is working Vice over with some ground and pound from side control. #T3#
Reinikainen lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Vice is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Reinikainen asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Reinikainen scoring with punches and elbows.
Vice wants to get back to his feet but Reinikainen drags him back down.
Vice taking a bit of punishment here - Reinikainen scoring with strikes.
Vice is trying to get back to his feet.
Vice on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Vice pushes Reinikainen away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Reinikainen gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Reinikainen working the head and body with strikes.
Reinikainen looks up at the clock and then as Vice takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Reinikainen smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Vice wants to get back to his feet.
The strikes coming from Reinikainen are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T4#
Vice is pushing Reinikainen's head away, looking to escape. Reinikainen manages to hold on to the position though.
Reinikainen fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Reinikainen lands a few punches from side control.
Vice wants to get back to his feet.#ES2#
Vice bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reinikainen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vices jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vice has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT#It looks like Miami Vice has been cut.
Vice throws a nice looking combination but Reinikainen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Miami Vice is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reinikainen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vice.
The fighters circle momentarily. Reinikainen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#ROC#Vice is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Artturi Reinikainen dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Sloppy strikes from Vice. Those never looked like landing.
Reinikainen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#TD#
Reinikainen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Vice is looking to escape.#SUB#
Reinikainen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vice defends it well.
Reinikainen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Vice is trying to stand up here but Reinikainen is controlling him well.
Reinikainen lands strikes from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reinikainen lands strikes from half guard.
Vice is trying to stand back up but Reinikainen is controlling him
Reinikainen wants to pass to mount but Vice is defending the position.
Reinikainen stops Vice from getting back to his feet.
Reinikainen winds up and cracks Vice with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Vice looks like he's trying to stand up.
Reinikainen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vice can do to turn this around?#T1#
Reinikainen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Vice blocking the ground and pound attempt from Reinikainen.
Vice taking some punishment here, with Reinikainen in his half guard.
Reinikainen thows a huge punch but Vice dodges it nicely.
Reinikainen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Reinikainen throwing shots but Vice is blocking nicely.
Vice wants to get back to his feet.
Reinikainen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Reinikainen prevents Vice from standing back up.
Vice is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Reinikainen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Vice is looking to escape.
Reinikainen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vice's head.
Vice avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Reinikainen.
Vice is trying to stand. #T2#
Reinikainen is pressing down on Vice's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vice is holding on for now.
Reinikainen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vice tries to kick Reinikainen off but Reinikainen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Reinikainen wants to free his trapped foot but Vice is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vice is trying to stand up here but Reinikainen is controlling him well.
Reinikainen lands strikes from half guard.
Reinikainen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vice defending well though.
Reinikainen stops Vice from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Reinikainen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vice is looking to escape.#ES2#
Vice manages to escape and get back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reinikainen with a poor takedown
and Vice counters with a straight right hand.#T3##CL2#
Vice gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vice fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Reinikainen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Vice has managed to clinch.
Reinikainen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Vice.
Vice misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Reinikainen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vice scores with a leg kick.
Reinikainen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vice slaps away a takedown attempt from Reinikainen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Vice looks to land a right hand but Reinikainen moved out of range.
Reinikainen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T4##TD#
Reinikainen dives in and scores a takedown into Vice's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vice wants to get back to his feet but Reinikainen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Reinikainen postures up in Vice's guard and throws a big left but Vice blocks it. #ES2#
Vice pushes Reinikainen off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Reinikainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Vice is just out of range.
Vice tries to counter by closing the distance.
Vice misses with a low kick as Reinikainen jumps back.
Vice slips a jab and a cross from Reinikainen.
Vice wants to counter with a clinch but Reinikainen pushes him away.
A good leg kick by Reinikainen.
Vice's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Reinikainen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vice scrambles back to his feet.
Vice gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Reinikainen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Artturi Reinikainen dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Reinikainen. Vice does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reinikainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Vice forces Reinikainen back against the cage and clinches.
Vice takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Reinikainen breaks the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Reinikainen.
Vice misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reinikainen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vice doesn't seem bothered though.
Reinikainen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vice's sensitive parts.
Reinikainen seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jab by Vice.#T1#
Reinikainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Donk. Reinikainen catches Vice right on the button with a cross.#CL2#
Reinikainen gets tackled into the cage by Vice. Vice maintains the clinch.
Reinikainen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vice is pressed up against the cage. Reinikainen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vice down to the mat. Vice avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Vice staying out of range there.
Reinikainen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vice. That did some damage!
Reinikainen lands a leg kick that knocks Vice off balance momentarily.
Reinikainen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Reinikainen looks for the body kick but Vice saw that one coming. #T2#
Reinikainen loads up on a big right hand but Vice slips the punch.
Vice takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Reinikainen moves out of range of the strikes.
Vice avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Vice was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Reinikainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vice looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Reinikainen lands a jab-cross combination.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Reinikainen throws a sloppy head kick and Vice moves out of range easily.
Reinikainen lands with a nice body kick.
Vice stuffs the takedown attempt from Reinikainen. Reinikainen gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artturi Reinikainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Reinikainen throws a solid leg kick but Vice takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Reinikainen.
Vice wants to clinch.
Vice fails with an attempt to clinch.
It appears Reinikainen was looking to counter with a kick there.
Reinikainen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Reinikainen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Reinikainen with a hook.
Vice bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vice swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
A slow jab from Vice misses its intended target.
Reinikainen throws a head kick that misses.
Reinikainen throws a leg kick which misses Vice's front leg but catches the back leg as Vice tries to avoid it.
Reinikainen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vice is out of range. #CL2#
Vice moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Reinikainen fails to land.
Vice softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vice scores with a shoulder strike.
Vice swings wildly with an uppercut but Reinikainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reinikainen doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Vice breaks from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reinikainen throws a leg kick but Vice checks it.
Vice tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Reinikainen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Artturi Reinikainen clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Reinikainen tried to score with a low kick but Vice checks it.
Despite the aggression on Vice's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Reinikainen lands a leg kick that knocks Vice off balance momentarily.
Reinikainen throws out a leg kick but Vice moves out of range and Reinikainen only half commits.
Reinikainen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Vice counters with a stiff right hand.
A swing and a miss from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen sets himself, and Vice steps forward looking for the clinch! Reinikainen avoids it this time.
A leg kick checked by Reinikainen.
Vice is looking to clinch but Reinikainen is avoiding it.
Reinikainen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reinikainen throws a series of punches but Vice avoids them all with ease.
Reinikainen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Vice counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Reinikainen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A head kick misses from Reinikainen. #T1#
Reinikainen throws a chopping leg kick but Vice manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Reinikainen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reinikainen misses with a shot to the body
and Vice counters with a nice uppercut.
Reinikainen looks to land a right hand but Vice moved out of range.
Vice tries to clinch but Reinikainen moves out of range.
Reinikainen misses with a hook.
Reinikainen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Reinikainen walks into a jab.
Vice tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reinikainen throws a head kick but Vice moves out of range. #T2#
Reinikainen misses with a leg kick
and Reinikainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reinikainen throws a leg kick
and Vice connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vice moves out of range of the body kick from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen fails with the takedown
and Vice counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reinikainen throws a low kick but Vice moves out of range easily.
Reinikainen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vice cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vice throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reinikainen swings for the body but Vice moves out of range. #T3#
Vice with a nice calf kick.
Vice misses with a body shot.
Reinikainen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vice tries to clinch up.
Artturi Reinikainen is winning the standup battle so far.
Reinikainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Vice was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Reinikainen. Vice shrugs it off though.
Reinikainen looks for a takedown but Vice sprawls well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vice! But no joy.
Vice tries to close the distance and clinch but Reinikainen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Reinikainen - that will leave a mark! #T4#
Reinikainen tries for a takedown but Vice circles away easily
and Vice counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artturi Reinikainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reinikainen swats away the attempt to clinch by Vice.
Vice looks to throw the jab but Reinikainen is out of range.
Vice on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vice appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Reinikainen lands a nice looking body shot.
Reinikainen tries to land a leg kick but Vice saw it coming and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Artturi Reinikainen will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
Vice misses with an uppercut. Reinikainen saw that one coming.
Miami Vice has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vice throws a combination that misses
enabling Reinikainen to counter with a crisp jab.
Vice takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Reinikainen misses with a leg kick.
Vice is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Reinikainen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vice connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Reinikainen momentarily.
Reinikainen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reinikainen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vice has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vice.
Vice throws a leg kick but Reinikainen moved away.
Reinikainen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Reinikainen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Vice counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reinikainen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Reinikainen shoots in but Vice avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Reinikainen pushes Vice away with a front kick.
Reinikainen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Reinikainen misses with a low kick.
A shot to the liver by Reinikainen. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
Vice moves to clinch but Reinikainen breaks away
and Reinikainen counters with a body kick.
Reinikainen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A lazy left from Reinikainen finds it's target.
Vice has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vice manages to avoid it.
Reinikainen is looking to score with low kicks.
Reinikainen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vice's waist but Vice gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Reinikainen off to one side.
Reinikainen connects with a jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Reinikainen - that will leave a mark! #T3#
Vice connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Good exchange - Reinikainen coming out on top.
Reinikainen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vice.
Reinikainen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vice's waist but Vice gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Reinikainen off to one side.
Vice let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artturi Reinikainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vice takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Reinikainen swings for the body but Vice moves out of range.
Reinikainen swings widly with a right hand
and Vice counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vice's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Reinikainen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vice throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Reinikainen misses with the combination.
Vice looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#T4#
Reinikainen loads up on a big right hand but Vice slips the punch.
Vice cracks Reinikainen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Vice gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Reinikainen decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Reinikainen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vice gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vice postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vice throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Reinikainen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vice can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vice with a flurry of punches that miss.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 50:46
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 50:45
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 50:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artturi Reinikainen!

Artturi Reinikainen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: SYN 912 Bash At The Beach     
Date:   Jul 03, 2022
#R1#
Reinikainen misses with a left hand
and Kamei counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kamei waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reinikainen.
Reinikainen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
It seemed like Kamei was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kamei misses with a hook. Reinikainen ducked under it nicely.
Kamei ducks under a wild hook from Reinikainen.
Kamei looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Reinikainen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kamei with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Reinikainen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Reinikainen lands a head shot.
Nice sprawl there from Kamei as Reinikainen shoots in.
Reinikainen swings for the body but Kamei moves out of range.
Kamei moves away from the strike by Reinikainen.
Kamei is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Reinikainen with a body shot.
Reinikainen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kamei.
Reinikainen catches Kamei with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
Reinikainen slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kamei. Reinikainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reinikainen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kamei takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Reinikainen with a nice cross.
A slapping leg kick lands for Reinikainen.
Reinikainen misses the jab.
Kamei swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Reinikainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kamei.
Kamei throws a big shot that misses.
Kamei shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Reinikainen lands a leg kick that knocks Kamei off balance momentarily.
Reinikainen jabs at Kamei's body.
Reinikainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kamei.#T2#
A head kick by Reinikainen misses
and Reinikainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Kamei.
Kamei walks into a jab.
Reinikainen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kamei has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Reinikainen goes for a double leg but Kamei avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kamei continues to drive forward.
Reinikainen lands a nice shot to the body.
Kamei blocks an uppercut.
Reinikainen lands with a short shot to the head.
Reinikainen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The referee calls for Kamei to work.
Reinikainen struggles to land a body shot inside as Kamei controls his hands.
Reinikainen throws a head punch that misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Kamei.
Reinikainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Kamei uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Kamei pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Reinikainen.#T3#
Reinikainen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artturi Reinikainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reinikainen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kamei lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Reinikainen feints and then cracks Kamei's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kamei down.
Reinikainen throws a leg kick that misses.
Reinikainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kamei stuns Reinikainen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Reinikainen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Reinikainen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kamei's hands.
Kamei misses with a jab to the body
and Reinikainen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kamei swings for the body but Reinikainen moves out of range.
Reinikainen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kamei ducks right into an uppercut from Reinikainen. #T4#
Kamei tests Reinikainen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kamei takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Reinikainen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Reinikainen is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Kamei takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kamei throws an overhand right that lands on Reinikainen's shoulder, as Reinikainen tries to avoid the shot.
Nice uppercut there from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen misses with a straight right.
Reinikainen misses with a few strikes there.
Kamei swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kamei checks a leg kick nicely.
Reinikainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kamei slips a jab from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen drops his hands momentarily and Kamei takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Artturi Reinikainen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kamei walks into a stiff left hand from Reinikainen.
Kamei ducks under a wild hook from Reinikainen.
Kamei let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kamei's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kamei walks into a stiff left hand from Reinikainen.#TD#
Kamei gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Reinikainen to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB#
Reinikainen drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kamei looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kamei looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kamei! #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reinikainen is looking for a sweep.
Kamei staying calm.
Reinikainen tries to improve position but can't.
Reinikainen is trying to escape the position but Kamei is controlling the position.
Kamei trying to control the action but Reinikainen is working from the bottom. #T1#
Reinikainen regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Reinikainen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Reinikainen tries to get to full guard but Kamei has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Kamei seems content to control.
Kamei passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Reinikainen!
Kamei can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Reinikainen is looking to escape.
Kamei tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
Reinikainen can't escape the position.
Kamei looking to control and managing it successfully.
Reinikainen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T3#
Reinikainen is working hard here to advance position.
Kamei controlling the position easily from mount.
Reinikainen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kamei can do to turn this around?
Reinikainen is looking to get to half guard.
Kamei controlling the pace for now.
Kamei looking to control but Reinikainen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Kamei controlling the position easily from mount.
Reinikainen is trying to reverse the position but instead Kamei has taken his back - oops!
Reinikainen is really stuck here.
Kamei has good solid back control here.
Reinikainen rolls, trying to escape but Kamei keeps control of the position.
Kamei is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Reinikainen tries to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kamei controlling from the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Koichi Kamei showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Reinikainen lands the left hand.
Reinikainen connects with a nice looking jab.
Reinikainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kamei is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Reinikainen throws a leg kick
and Kamei counters with a nice body shot.
Reinikainen blocks a jab.
Reinikainen throws a nice head kick!
Artturi Reinikainen is winning the standup battle so far.
Reinikainen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kamei's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reinikainen blocks a jab.
Kamei walks into a left hand.
Reinikainen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A low kick from Reinikainen misses
and Kamei counters with a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice defenses there by Reinikainen.#T1#
Reinikainen walks into a straight right hand from Kamei.
Kamei blocks a low kick nicely.
Kamei looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Reinikainen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kamei throws a body shot but no joy.
Kamei throws a body shot but no joy.
Koichi Kamei is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That kick from Reinikainen tenderised Kamei's leg. Kamei is trying to keep his angry face on.
Reinikainen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kamei stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kamei wants it to stay on the feet.
A big right from Kamei misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reinikainen. Kamei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kamei waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reinikainen.
Reinikainen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kamei.
Reinikainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kamei.#T2#
Reinikainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reinikainen throws a leg kick which misses Kamei's front leg but catches the back leg as Kamei tries to avoid it.
Kamei keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reinikainen.
Kamei takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kamei.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kamei swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kamei tries to bum rush Reinikainen with a series of wild strikes but Reinikainen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like Reinikainen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kamei takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Good work by Kamei as he checks the leg kick.
Kamei throws a shot to the body.
Reinikainen cracks Kamei with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Reinikainen lands a jab to Kamei's midsection.#T3#
Reinikainen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kamei.
Kamei throws a hook but Reinikainen blocks it.
Reinikainen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kamei appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kamei misses with an uppercut. Reinikainen saw that one coming.
Reinikainen misses with a looping left.
Reinikainen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reinikainen throws a sloppy head kick
and Reinikainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kamei throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reinikainen misses the shot to the body.
Reinikainen lands a jab to Kamei's midsection.
Kamei looks to throw the jab but Reinikainen is out of range.
Reinikainen swings for the body but Kamei moves out of range.
Reinikainen lands the left hand.#T4#
Reinikainen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Kamei releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Reinikainen scores with a hook.
Reinikainen ducks right into an uppercut from Kamei.
An inside leg kick lands from Reinikainen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reinikainen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kamei at a distance.
Reinikainen throws a low kick but Kamei moves out of range easily.
Kamei takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kamei looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kamei lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Reinikainen slips under a jab.
Reinikainen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kamei closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Reinikainen ducks under a wild hook from Kamei.
Reinikainen misses with a leg kick
and Kamei counters with a series of strikes. Reinikainen will be more careful next time no doubt.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Artturi Reinikainen.
I think Reinikainen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artturi Reinikainen!

During a confident post fight interview, Artturi Reinikainen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: SYN 905 MacArthur vs. Pawlik     
Date:   Jun 11, 2022
#R1#
Duvernay is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A jab lands there for Reinikainen.
Reinikainen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Duvernay throws out a counter right but Reinikainen avoids it with no problem.
Reinikainen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Duvernay has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Duvernay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reinikainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Duvernay.
Good exchange - Reinikainen coming out on top.
Reinikainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Duvernay throws out a counter right but Reinikainen avoids it with no problem.
Duvernay throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reinikainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice shot lands for Reinikainen.
Reinikainen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Duvernay. Duvernay circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reinikainen. Duvernay does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Reinikainen misses the target.
Duvernay throws a looping overhand right but Reinikainen ducks down to avoid it.
Jab by Reinikainen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duvernay looks to land a left hand but Reinikainen moved out of range nicely.
Reinikainen throws a sloppy head kick and Duvernay moves out of range easily.
Reinikainen catches Duvernay with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Reinikainen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Duvernay's head.#T1#
Reinikainen throws a head kick that misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Reinikainen. That snapped Duvernay's head back.
Duvernay moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Duvernay cracks Reinikainen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Reinikainen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Duvernay throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CUT2#It looks like Artturi Reinikainen has been cut.
Reinikainen misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Duvernay. Reinikainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Artturi Reinikainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reinikainen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Reinikainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Duvernay ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reinikainen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Reinikainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice shot lands for Reinikainen.
Reinikainen slips under a jab from Duvernay.
Reinikainen throws a sloppy head kick and Duvernay moves out of range easily.
Nice jab there from Duvernay.
Duvernay misses with a jab, cross combination.
Evan Duvernay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Duvernay throws a body punch but Reinikainen moves out of range.
Reinikainen looks to land a left hand but Duvernay moved out of range nicely.
Reinikainen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Duvernay's head.#KD2#
Duvernay cracks Reinikainen with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Reinikainen looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Duvernay finish him? #ROC2#Reinikainen is rocked!
Duvernay defending well as Reinikainen loads up on a big left hand.
Oh Reinikainen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Reinikainen is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Reinikainen with a hook.
Reinikainen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Duvernay throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reinikainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reinikainen seems to have got his legs back now.
Duvernay misses the jab.
Reinikainen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Duvernay throws out a counter right but Reinikainen avoids it with no problem.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Duvernay! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Evan Duvernay!
Evan Duvernay got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

 

Event: SYN 900 New Era     
Date:   May 21, 2022
#R1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pawlik, as that shot connected.
Pawlik bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pawlik lands with a shot to the body. #TD#
Pawlik fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Reinikainen sprawls well initially but Pawlik persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Reinikainen trying to control but Pawlik postures up.
Reinikainen tries to get to full guard but Pawlik has control of the leg.
Reinikainen trying to hold on to Pawlik's head to control him but Pawlik postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reinikainen tries to roll over but Pawlik keeps him under control.
Reinikainen is not content to let Pawlik control the position.#T1#
Reinikainen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Pawlik is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Pawlik is working for a submission of some sort.
Pawlik trying to control the action but Reinikainen is working from the bottom.
Reinikainen is trying to get back to full guard.
Reinikainen trying to control here.
Reinikainen 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.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pawlik is looking to take a break and control but Reinikainen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pawlik working over Reinikainen with some ground and pound. Reinikainen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Pawlik seems to be working for a kimura but Reinikainen defends the submission attempt.
Pawlik is trying to control the action in half guard but Reinikainen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Reinikainen is defending against the submission attempts here by Pawlik.
Reinikainen is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Pawlik controlling the action here.
Pawlik tries to pass the half guard into mount. Reinikainen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Reinikainen is pressing down on Pawlik's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Reinikainen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pawlik advances position into side control!
Reinikainen is not content to let Pawlik control the position. #T4#
Pawlik landing a few strikes.
Reinikainen is looking to regain half guard here but Pawlik keeps moving and retains side control.
Reinikainen is still trying to improve position.
Pawlik advances to full mount.
Pawlik lands a couple of good shots and Reinikainen has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Reinikainen tries to roll but Pawlik sticks to his back.
Pawlik lands shots from the back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pawlik tries to keep control of the position but Reinikainen is staying busy.
Reinikainen rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Pawlik is looking for a kimura but Reinikainen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pawlik to get the leverage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Pawlik dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Pawlik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pawlik misses with a hook
and Reinikainen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Reinikainen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pawlik takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Reinikainen throws out a loose jab but Pawlik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pawlik appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Pawlik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reinikainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Pawlik.
Pawlik takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reinikainen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Reinikainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pawlik uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reinikainen.#T1#
Reinikainen takes one to the side of the head.
Pawlik misses with a shot to the body
and Reinikainen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reinikainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pawlik half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Reinikainen throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Pawlik counters with a shoot takedown. Reinikainen fights it but they end up in guard.
Reinikainen keeping moving, preventing Pawlik from controlling successfully.
Pawlik scoring with punches to the head and body.
Reinikainen keeping moving, preventing Pawlik from controlling successfully.
Pawlik pushes down on Reinikainen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB#
Pawlik seems to be looking for submissions.
Reinikainen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pawlik's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pawlik's back!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Reinikainen scores with punches to the body.
Pawlik wants to escape the position.
Reinikainen throwing damaging strikes from the back! Pawlik could be in trouble here!
Reinikainen is looking to control Pawlik but Pawlik is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Reinikainen has the hooks in. Pawlik is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Reinikainen tries to get the hooks in deep but Pawlik pushed the leg off. #T3#
Pawlik turns into Reinikainen and is now in his guard.
Pawlik might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pawlik trying to control but Reinikainen is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Pawlik postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Reinikainen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Pawlik, into his guard. #REVB#
Reinikainen sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Pawlik escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Reinikainen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pawlik tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Reinikainen distracts Pawlik with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Pawlik working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Reinikainen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Reinikainen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pawlik wants to sweep but no luck.
Reinikainen trying to control but Pawlik is working from the bottom.
Reinikainen throwing strikes from guard but Pawlik blocks nicely. #SUB#
Pawlik has his foot on Reinikainen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Reinikainen works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Pawlik has his foot on Reinikainen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Reinikainen works his way back into a safe position though.
Reinikainen won't allow Pawlik to sweep him here.
Reinikainen is stalling in the full guard.
Reinikainen passes into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Artturi Reinikainen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Pawlik dives in for a single leg takedown but Reinikainen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Reinikainen tries to work over Pawlik's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pawlik is trying to pull guard but Reinikainen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Reinikainen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reinikainen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pawlik tries to break free but Reinikainen pushes him back against the cage.
Reinikainen has Pawlik pressed against the cage, preventing Pawlik from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Pawlik breaks from the clinch.
Pawlik throws a lazy right hand but Reinikainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pawlik connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pawlik lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pawlik connects with a good right hand that stumbles Reinikainen. Reinikainen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pawlik uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Reinikainen has time to react.#T1#
Donk. Pawlik catches Reinikainen right on the button with a cross.
Pawlik connects with a looping right hand.
Pawlik is trying hard to land a takedown here. Reinikainen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Pawlik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pawlik shoots in but Reinikainen avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Pawlik looking to score a takedown here. Reinikainen is defending well but Pawlik drives through and ends up in Reinikainen's guard.
Reinikainen looking for a sweep. Not yet Reinikainen, not yet. #T2#
Pawlik controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pawlik trying to control the position from guard on top but Reinikainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pawlik postures up.
Reinikainen looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pawlik fails with the takedown
and Reinikainen counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Pawlik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reinikainen manages to avoid it.
Reinikainen looks to throw the jab but Pawlik is out of range.
Pawlik tries to counter with a takedown but Reinikainen is quick to defend against it.
Reinikainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Artturi Reinikainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pawlik scores with a jab to the head. #TD#
Pawlik drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Reinikainen throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Pawlik escapes and throws Reinikainen's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Reinikainen struggling a bit here.#T4#
Pawlik is looking to take a break and control but Reinikainen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Pawlik wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Reinikainen, who protects the arm well.
Reinikainen is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pawlik is working Reinikainen over with some ground and pound from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reinikainen is looking to reverse the position.
Reinikainen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Pawlik clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Reinikainen throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
so Pawlik counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Reinikainen keeping full guard, as Pawlik tries to pass.
Pawlik is working hard here to advance position.
Pawlik is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pawlik looking to pass the guard.
Reinikainen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Reinikainen keeping moving, preventing Pawlik from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Reinikainen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pawlik is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Reinikainen keeping moving, preventing Pawlik from controlling successfully.
Pawlik passes into half guard. #SUB#
Pawlik is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Reinikainen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pawlik. #SUB#
Pawlik is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Reinikainen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pawlik is working away from the top position though.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Reinikainen wants to get back to full guard.
Pawlik looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Reinikainen tries to roll over but Pawlik keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Reinikainen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pawlik pulls his head out easily.
Pawlik trying to control the action but Reinikainen is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Good shot there by Pawlik.
Pawlik scores with a jab. Reinikainen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pawlik avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pawlik tries to counter with a takedown but Reinikainen is quick to defend against it.
Pawlik avoids the head kick by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Pawlik counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T4#
Pawlik passes Reinikainen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pawlik wants to pass to mount but Reinikainen is defending the position.
Pawlik working over Reinikainen with some ground and pound. Reinikainen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Reinikainen is trying to get back to full guard.
Reinikainen gets full guard.
Reinikainen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pawlik trying to control but Reinikainen is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Pawlik drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Reinikainen manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pawlik has Reinikainen in his guard.#REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Pawlik had his way with Artturi Reinikainen in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Pawlik shoots for a double leg takedown but Reinikainen sprawls well. He's pushed Pawlik's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
As Pawlik backs off Reinikainen throws a huge counter combo but Pawlik manages to avoid it all.
Artturi Reinikainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reinikainen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pawlik.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Reinikainen misses with a combination #TD#
and Pawlik counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Reinikainen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pawlik manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Reinikainen has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Pawlik to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Reinikainen is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Pawlik pulls down on the head and he's put Reinikainen to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dick Pawlik!
Dick Pawlik retains his lightweight title!
Our winner, Dick Pawlik, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: SYN 895 Caunt vs. Sitsongrit     
Date:   May 01, 2022
#R1##CL2#
Reinikainen gets tackled into the cage by Duvernay. Duvernay maintains the clinch.
Reinikainen lands a hook that snaps the head of Duvernay backwards.
Duvernay misses with a punch on the inside.
Reinikainen lands a body punch.
Reinikainen prevents a body shot from Duvernay.
Duvernay scores with a shot to the side of Reinikainen's head.
Duvernay has a couple of punches blocked by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen gets through Duvernay's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Duvernay creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Reinikainen breaks from the clinch.
Duvernay misses with a hook. Reinikainen ducked under it nicely.
Reinikainen lands with a good body shot.
Duvernay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reinikainen manages to avoid it.
Duvernay has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Duvernay looks to land a right hand but Reinikainen moved out of range.
Duvernay looks to score with a jab to the body but Reinikainen is just out of range.
Reinikainen lands a glancing blow to the side of Duvernay's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duvernay lands a jab to Reinikainen's midsection.
Reinikainen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Duvernay.
Duvernay throws out a counter right but Reinikainen avoids it with no problem.
A swing and a miss from Duvernay.
Reinikainen takes one on the button.
Reinikainen connects with a looping right hand.
Reinikainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reinikainen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Duvernay on the side of the head. #T1#
Reinikainen swats away the attempt to clinch by Duvernay.
Duvernay loads up on a big right hand but Reinikainen slips the punch.
Reinikainen tries to score with a low kick but Duvernay moves his leg out of the way.
Reinikainen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A chopping leg kick lands by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen shoots in and drives through. Duvernay sprawls well.
Reinikainen missing with a left hand there. Duvernay was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reinikainen keeps the fight on the outside.
Reinikainen tries to counter with a takedown but Duvernay is quick to defend against it.
Duvernay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reinikainen moves away.
Reinikainen slips a straight right by Duvernay.
Duvernay scores with a crisp jab that stopped Reinikainen in his tracks.
Reinikainen avoids the body shot from Duvernay.
Duvernay displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reinikainen throws out the jab.
Duvernay cracks a nice hook into Reinikainen's ribs.
Reinikainen looks to land a left hand but Duvernay moved out of range nicely.
Reinikainen avoids the body shot from Duvernay.
Reinikainen staying out of range there.
A slow jab from Reinikainen misses its intended target.
Evan Duvernay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Duvernay on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Reinikainen. Reinikainen obviously looking to wear him down.
Reinikainen throws a jab but it's blocked by Duvernay. #T2#
Duvernay lands a lovely overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duvernay throws a body punch but Reinikainen moves out of range.
Reinikainen takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #TD#
Reinikainen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Duvernay tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Reinikainen is in Duvernay's guard.
Duvernay pulls Reinikainen in close to prevent any damage.
Reinikainen stopping the sweep attempt from Duvernay.
Reinikainen landing some decent shots from guard.
Reinikainen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Reinikainen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duvernay 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#
Duvernay wants to pass the guard but Reinikainen is defending well.
Reinikainen is looking to improve his position.
Reinikainen has a hand on Duvernay's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Duvernay takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#T3#
Reinikainen bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Reinikainen being controlled here momentarily.
Reinikainen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Reinikainen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Reinikainen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Reinikainen wants to pass the guard but Duvernay is keeping the position.
Reinikainen throws a big right hand that misses.
Reinikainen throwing strikes from guard but Duvernay blocks nicely.
Duvernay avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duvernay working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Reinikainen.
Duvernay is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Reinikainen is controlling him. #T4#
Duvernay has Reinikainen pulled in close to control his posture.
Reinikainen prevents Duvernay from getting back to his feet.
Reinikainen throws a big right hand that misses.
Duvernay looking for a sweep. Not yet Duvernay, not yet.
Reinikainen throws an elbow that misses. Duvernay uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Reinikainen's guard. Nice move by Duvernay!#REVB#
Reinikainen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Reinikainen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Duvernay controlling the position.
Duvernay avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Reinikainen wants to control from the top but Duvernay keeps moving.
Reinikainen is in close to Duvernay's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Artturi Reinikainen will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Reinikainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Duvernay.
Duvernay bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Reinikainen's head.
Duvernay jabs Reinikainen right on the nose. Reinikainen blinks but takes it well.
Duvernay uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reinikainen.
Duvernay jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Reinikainen lands a jab to Duvernay's midsection.
Reinikainen slips a straight right by Duvernay.
Duvernay stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Duvernay wants it to stay on the feet.
Evan Duvernay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duvernay misses with a lunging right hand
and Reinikainen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Reinikainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Duvernay jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Duvernay keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reinikainen.
Duvernay lands with a cross.
Duvernay works Reinikainen's body with a nice hook.
Duvernay misses with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duvernay throws a head kick that misses.
Duvernay fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Reinikainen throws the left hand but Duvernay avoids the punch easily.
Reinikainen throws a low kick, looking for Duvernay's leg but Duvernay calmly moves out of range.
Evan Duvernay seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Reinikainen.#T1#
A slow jab from Duvernay misses its intended target.
Duvernay bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Duvernay thuds a left hand into Reinikainen's body.
Reinikainen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Reinikainen scores with a hook.
Reinikainen throws a shot from downtown. Duvernay moves away and avoids it.
Duvernay throws a good cross that connects.
Reinikainen is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
A nice leg kick from Reinikainen, right into the meat of the thigh.
Duvernay waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reinikainen.
Duvernay throws a looping overhand right but Reinikainen ducks down to avoid it.
Duvernay fails with an attempt to clinch.
Reinikainen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Duvernay scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Duvernay punishes Reinikainen's body with a nice straight punch.
Reinikainen connects with an inside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Reinikainen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duvernay throws a big shot that misses.
Duvernay misses with an uppercut.
Duvernay misses the jab.
Reinikainen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Duvernay drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T2#
Reinikainen misses with a wild body shot.
Reinikainen with the inside leg kick. #TD#
Reinikainen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Duvernay holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Reinikainen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Duvernay does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Duvernay is trying to control but can't.
Duvernay is trying to stand back up but Reinikainen is controlling him
Duvernay avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Reinikainen wants to take a breather but Duvernay is having none of it.
Artturi Reinikainen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Reinikainen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Reinikainen lands a nice short elbow.
Reinikainen lands strikes from half guard.
Duvernay is trying to control but can't.
Reinikainen not doing much here. #T3#
Reinikainen trying to control from half guard but Duvernay is working away.
Reinikainen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Duvernay defending well though.
Reinikainen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Reinikainen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Duvernay keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Duvernay wants to get back to full guard.
Reinikainen misses with a head shot. Duvernay uses the momentum to regain guard.
Reinikainen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Reinikainen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Duvernay preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Duvernay preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
Duvernay wants to sweep here but Reinikainen controlling him for the moment.
Reinikainen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Reinikainen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Reinikainen throws a big elbow that misses.
Reinikainen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Duvernay keeping moving, preventing Reinikainen from controlling successfully.
Duvernay is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Reinikainen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Reinikainen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Reinikainen trying to control but Duvernay is working from the bottom.
Reinikainen prevents Duvernay from getting back to his feet.
Reinikainen trying to control but Duvernay is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Artturi Reinikainen will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Reinikainen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Reinikainen defending well as Duvernay loads up on a big left hand.
Reinikainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duvernay.
Reinikainen throws a nice inside leg kick. #TD#
Reinikainen drives through with a takedown into guard.
Reinikainen wants to control from the top but Duvernay keeps moving.
Duvernay wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Duvernay is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Reinikainen postures up in Duvernay's guard and throws a big left but Duvernay blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reinikainen throws a big right hand that misses.
Reinikainen throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Reinikainen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Reinikainen wants to pass the guard but Duvernay is keeping the position.#T1#
Reinikainen postures up and lands a big shot to Duvernay's brow.
Reinikainen won't allow Duvernay to get back to his feet.
Reinikainen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Reinikainen works over Duvernay with some ground and pound from guard.
Reinikainen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Duvernay looking to control.
Duvernay tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Reinikainen is in close to Duvernay's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Reinikainen preventing the sweep.
Duvernay keeping moving, preventing Reinikainen from controlling successfully.
Reinikainen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Reinikainen works over Duvernay with some ground and pound from guard.#T2#
Reinikainen prevents Duvernay from getting back to his feet.
Reinikainen throwing strikes but missing.
Reinikainen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Duvernay trying to keep a closed guard but Reinikainen is proving a slippery customer.
Reinikainen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Reinikainen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Reinikainen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Duvernay works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Reinikainen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Reinikainen trying to control but Duvernay is working from the bottom.
Reinikainen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Reinikainen thows a huge punch but Duvernay dodges it nicely.
Reinikainen trying to mount his opponent but Duvernay defends it. #T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Reinikainen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Duvernay does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Duvernay on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Duvernay wants to improve his position but Reinikainen is controlling well.
Reinikainen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Duvernay is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Reinikainen winds up and cracks Duvernay with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Reinikainen is looking to stall here but Duvernay recovers full guard.
Duvernay utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Duvernay working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Duvernay works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Reinikainen wants to control from the top but Duvernay keeps moving.
Duvernay pulls Reinikainen in close to prevent any damage.
Duvernay looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reinikainen is one step ahead there.
Reinikainen postures up in Duvernay's guard and throws a big left but Duvernay blocks it.
Reinikainen wants to control from the top but Duvernay keeps moving.
Reinikainen lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reinikainen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Reinikainen throws a big right hand that misses.
Duvernay utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Reinikainen throws a big elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Artturi Reinikainen clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
A swing and a miss from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen moves out of range as Duvernay strikes.
A head kick from Duvernay lands but Reinikainen takes it in his stride.
Duvernay slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Duvernay throws a lazy right hand but Reinikainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Duvernay stuffs the takedown attempt from Reinikainen. Reinikainen gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Reinikainen shoots in and bounces Duvernay off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Reinikainen postures up and lands a big shot to Duvernay's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reinikainen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Reinikainen throws a big right hand that misses.
Duvernay is trying to control the position from the bottom. #ES2#
Duvernay uses the cage to get back to his feet. #T1#
Reinikainen misses with a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Duvernay! But no joy.
Reinikainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Duvernay.
Duvernay misses with a wild body shot.
Reinikainen is looking to slow Duvernay down with leg kicks.
Duvernay throws a sloppy head kick and Reinikainen moves out of range easily.
Reinikainen wants to land a leg kick but Duvernay is out of range.
Duvernay misses with a straight right.
A nice leg kick lands there from Reinikainen.
A clash of legs there as Duvernay blocks the low kick.
Duvernay bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Reinikainen's head.
Duvernay scores with a jab to the head.
Duvernay throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Duvernay's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#TD#
Reinikainen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Duvernay to the mat! Duvernay manages to get full guard.
Reinikainen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Duvernay is keeping the position for now.
Reinikainen wants to control from the top but Duvernay keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#T2##ES2#
Duvernay manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Reinikainen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Duvernay misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD#
Reinikainen manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Reinikainen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Duvernay gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Reinikainen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Reinikainen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Duvernay can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Reinikainen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Duvernay can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3##SU2#
Duvernay stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Duvernay swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reinikainen moves out of range as Duvernay strikes.
Reinikainen's corner calls for a 1-2. Reinikainen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #TD#
Reinikainen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Reinikainen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Duvernay's head.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Reinikainen in particular looking to stall.
Reinikainen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Reinikainen trying to control from half guard but Duvernay is working away.
Reinikainen prevents Duvernay from improving his position.#T4#
Duvernay has hold of Reinikainen's hands but Reinikainen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Duvernay holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Reinikainen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Duvernay is trying to control but can't.
Reinikainen throwing shots but Duvernay is blocking nicely.
Reinikainen controlling the action here.
Duvernay is trying to get back to full guard.
Reinikainen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Reinikainen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Reinikainen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Duvernay does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Evan Duvernay will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Reinikainen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
Reinikainen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Duvernay.
Reinikainen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Reinikainen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Duvernay defends well and Reinikainen ends up having to push Duvernay into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It seemed like Duvernay was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A body shot lands from Duvernay.
Duvernay lands a body shot.
Duvernay has a couple of punches blocked by Reinikainen.
Duvernay scores with a shoulder strike.
Reinikainen digs a right hand underneath Duvernay's ribcage. Duvernay let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Duvernay can't find room to land a body shot as Reinikainen controls the action.
Duvernay misses with a punch to the body.
Duvernay scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Duvernay gets underhooks to prevent Reinikainen's takedown attempt.
Duvernay can't find room to land a body shot as Reinikainen controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Duvernay on the inside.
Reinikainen scores with a shoulder strike.
Duvernay gets through Reinikainen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Reinikainen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Duvernay pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artturi Reinikainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reinikainen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Duvernay backwards. #T1#
Reinikainen jumps guard but Duvernay turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Duvernay lands an elbow that stopped Reinikainen in his tracks for a moment.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Duvernay.
Reinikainen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Duvernay avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Duvernay lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Reinikainen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A short uppercut from Duvernay.
Duvernay lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Duvernay misses with a punch to the body.
Duvernay lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Reinikainen or not.
Duvernay lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Duvernay scores with a nice short uppercut.
Reinikainen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Duvernay's elbow.
Duvernay lands a hook to the side of the head.
Duvernay throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Reinikainens head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reinikainen blocks an uppercut.
Reinikainen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Duvernay after a bit of a struggle.
Duvernay tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reinikainen's elbow. #BC#
Reinikainen breaks the clinch.
Evan Duvernay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Reinikainen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Duvernay sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Duvernay throws a body punch but Reinikainen moves out of range.
Duvernay misses with a hook. Reinikainen ducked under it nicely.
Reinikainen misses with an uppercut. Duvernay saw that one coming.
Duvernay swings widly with a right hand
enabling Reinikainen to counter with a crisp jab.
Duvernay throws a nice head kick!
A lazy left from Duvernay finds it's target.
Duvernay moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Reinikainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Duvernay.
A big right from Duvernay misses.
Duvernay misses with a body shot.
Reinikainen walks into a jab.
No joy there for Reinikainen, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #TD#
Reinikainen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Duvernay preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Reinikainen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Duvernay works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Duvernay tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Reinikainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Duvernay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reinikainen throws a big right hand that misses.
Duvernay wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #ES2#
Duvernay manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Reinikainen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Duvernay checks a low kick from Reinikainen.
Duvernay misses with a straight left.
Reinikainen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Duvernay throws a hook to the side of Reinikainen's head but Reinikainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reinikainen moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Duvernay moves into the clinch.
Duvernay tries a body shot but Reinikainen blocks it. #T4#
Reinikainen digs a right hand into Duvernay's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Duvernay's gas tank.
Reinikainen pushes Duvernay back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Duvernay tries to throw a body punch but Reinikainen avoids it by throwing Duvernay back against the cage. #TD#
Reinikainen gets control of Duvernay's arms and successfully pulls guard. Reinikainen will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Duvernay won't allow Reinikainen to sweep him here. #SUB#
Reinikainen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Duvernay is aware though and is defending well.#SU2#
Duvernay gets to his feet. Reinikainen looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
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!
Duvernay misses with a left hand
and Reinikainen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Reinikainen tries to bum rush Duvernay with a series of wild strikes but Duvernay uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Duvernay misses with a straight left.
Duvernay takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Duvernay fails in his attempt to clinch.
Reinikainen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Reinikainen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Evan Duvernay comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Reinikainen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 49:47
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 49:47
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artturi Reinikainen!

During a confident post fight interview, Artturi Reinikainen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: Tycoon Olympics 2022 - Lightweight QF     
Date:   Apr 06, 2022
#R1#
Durden swings for the body but Reinikainen moves out of range.
Abraham Durden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reinikainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Durden was well out of range. Poor timing from Reinikainen.
Durden misses the jab.
Durden throws a right hand that misses
and Durden takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reinikainen takes a swing at Durden's ribcage but misses.
Durden throws a low kick but Reinikainen avoids it.
Durden looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Reinikainen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Durden.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Reinikainen misses with a double jab.
Durden fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Reinikainen checks it well.
Reinikainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Durden.
Durden seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Durden misses with a straight right.
It seemed like Reinikainen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Reinikainen scores with a nice right hand.
Reinikainen throws a hook but Durden avoids it easily.
Reinikainen walks into a straight right hand from Durden.
Durden is looking to score with low kicks.
Reinikainen connects with the punch.
Durden takes one on the chin but seems OK.
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!
Durden throws a jab when Reinikainen was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Reinikainen! But no joy.
Reinikainen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reinikainen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Reinikainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Durden manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Durden throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reinikainen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Abraham Durden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Reinikainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Durden connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Reinikainen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Durden lands a right hook to the body.
Durden moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Reinikainen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Reinikainen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Reinikainen misses with a body shot.
Reinikainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Durden blocks the body kick.
Reinikainen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reinikainen shoots in for a takedown but Durden shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Reinikainen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Durden on the side of the head.
Reinikainen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Reinikainen misses with a looping right.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Durden.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durden throws a body shot but no joy.
Durden blocks a head kick by Reinikainen.
Durden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheers as Reinikainen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Durden doesn't seem phased though.#T2#
A good leg kick by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Durden can pounce on him.
Reinikainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Durden sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Reinikainen.
Durden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reinikainen dips to his left and cracks Durden with an uppercut!
A thudding body kick lands there by Reinikainen!
Reinikainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Durden swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Reinikainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reinikainen moves out of range of the strikes.
Reinikainen throws a body shot but no joy.
Durden throws a low kick but Reinikainen moves out of range easily.
Durden throws a leg kick but Reinikainen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Reinikainen cracks Durden with a right hand to the side of the head.
Reinikainen throws a nice looking combination but Durden bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Reinikainen jabs at Durden's body.
Durden scores with a crisp jab that stopped Reinikainen in his tracks.
Reinikainen lands a glancing blow to the side of Durden's head.
Reinikainen slips under a jab from Durden.
Good standup being displayed there by Durden as he connects with a hook.
Durden ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Durden throws a leg kick that is checked
and Reinikainen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reinikainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Durden wants to slow Reinikainen down by chopping away at his legs.
Durden throws a body kick that misses.
Durden throws a looping overhand right but Reinikainen ducks down to avoid it.
Durden comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Reinikainen tries for a takedown but Durden sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Reinikainen throws out a leg kick but Durden moves out of range and Reinikainen only half commits.
Reinikainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Durden.
Reinikainen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Reinikainen throws a shot from downtown. Durden moves away and avoids it.
Durden connects with an inside leg kick.
Durden lands a jab to Reinikainen's midsection.
An inside leg kick from Durden misses.
Reinikainen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Reinikainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Durden.
Reinikainen takes a swing at Durden's ribcage but misses.
Reinikainen looks to land a body kick but Durden moved away.
Durden misses with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Durden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reinikainen feints the counter takedown.#T4#
Reinikainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Durden moves away.
Durden throws a jab when Reinikainen was well out of range.
Reinikainen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Reinikainen slips a jab and a cross from Durden.
Reinikainen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Durden.
Durden throws out a powerful jab.
Durden motions for Reinikainen to come forward. Durden throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reinikainen feints the counter takedown.
Durden fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Reinikainen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Durden on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A jab lands there for Durden.
Reinikainen misses the jab.
Durden on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice straight punches there by Reinikainen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Reinikainen.
Reinikainen loads up on a big right hand but Durden slips the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reinikainen throws a jab but it's blocked by Durden.
Durden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reinikainen.
Durden scores with a jab to the head.
Reinikainen lands a nice looking body kick.
A clash of legs there as Reinikainen blocks the low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Artturi Reinikainen will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Reinikainen throws the left hand but Durden avoids the punch easily.
Durden lands a lovely overhand right.
Reinikainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Durden takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Durden lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Durden connects with a leg kick.
Durden staying out of range there.
Durden slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Durden missing with a left hand there. Reinikainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Reinikainen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Durden punishes Reinikainen's body with a nice straight punch.
Reinikainen scoring well with a low kick there.
Durden with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Reinikainen to score with a decent uppercut.
Reinikainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reinikainen loads up on a big right hand but Durden slips the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durden scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Reinikainen misses with a leg kick.
Artturi Reinikainen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Durden just misses with a punch to the body.
Durden waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reinikainen.
Reinikainen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Durden looks to land a left hand but Reinikainen moved out of range nicely.
Reinikainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A clash of legs there as Durden blocks the low kick.#T1#
A jab from Reinikainen misses.
Reinikainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Durden.
Durden digs a good body shot into Reinikainen's ribs.
Durden lands a head shot.
Reinikainen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Durden thows a body kick. Reinikainen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Reinikainen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Reinikainen stuns Durden with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A slow jab from Reinikainen misses its intended target.
Durden is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Reinikainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reinikainen throws a body punch but Durden moves out of range.
Durden swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Durden swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reinikainen scores with a jab.
Jab from Durden.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reinikainen shoots and misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Reinikainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Durden.
Durden throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Durden motions for Reinikainen to come forward. Durden throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Reinikainen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Durden connects with an inside leg kick.
Reinikainen connects with a jab.
Durden misses with a left hand
letting Reinikainen counter with a right hand.
Reinikainen throws a sloppy body shot
and Durden counters with a nice uppercut.
Durden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reinikainen.
Durden misses with a kick to the body.
Durden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reinikainen manages to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Durden darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Durden slips a jab from Reinikainen.
Durden lands with an overhand left.
Reinikainen misses with a hook.
Reinikainen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Durden listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Durden lands a slapping body shot.
Durden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen misses with a wild body shot.
Durden throws a leg kick which misses Reinikainen's front leg but catches the back leg as Reinikainen tries to avoid it.
A jab from Reinikainen misses.
A big right from Reinikainen misses. #T3#
Durden connects with a right hand. Reinikainen shakes it off.
Durden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reinikainen manages to avoid it.
Durden throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Reinikainen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Reinikainen scores with a body shot.
Reinikainen with a hook.
Reinikainen jabs Durden to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Reinikainen lands a nice looking body shot.
Reinikainen throws a lazy right hand but Durden sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reinikainen scores with a head kick. #TD2#
Reinikainen looking to score a takedown here. Durden is defending well but Reinikainen drives through and ends up in Durden's guard.

Durden uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Reinikainen.
Durden throws a leg kick but Reinikainen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Reinikainen misses with a series of wild punches.
A slow jab from Reinikainen misses its intended target.
Reinikainen throws a hook to the side of Durden's head but Durden sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reinikainen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Reinikainen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Durden on the side of the head. #T4#
Reinikainen misses with a straight left.
Reinikainen misses with a body shot.
Durden misses with a wild body shot.
Reinikainen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A low kick from Reinikainen is predictable there
and Durden counters with an outside leg kick.
Durden tries to work over Reinikainen's front leg with a kick but Reinikainen checks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Reinikainen! But no joy.
Durden thows a left - swing and a miss!
Durden misses with a straight left.
Reinikainen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Durden.
Reinikainen checks a leg kick.
Durden keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Durden throws a solid leg kick but Reinikainen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Durden.
Nice defenses there by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Reinikainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Durden is just out of range.
Durden throwing a counter right hand but Reinikainen manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durden lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Reinikainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Durden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reinikainen.
Durden lands a jab to the nose.
Reinikainen scores with a nice head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Abraham Durden will probably get the nod.
That's time! Durden's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Durden throws a front kick aimed at Reinikainen's knee but Reinikainen avoids it well.
Durden ducks right into an uppercut from Reinikainen.
Good standup being displayed there by Reinikainen as he connects with a hook.
Reinikainen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Durden's head backwards.
Durden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reinikainen manages to avoid it.
Durden dips to his left and cracks Reinikainen with an uppercut!
Reinikainen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Reinikainen lands a body shot.
Reinikainen ducks under a wild hook from Durden.
Reinikainen throws a hook but Durden avoids it easily.
Reinikainen misses with a body shot.
Durden delivers a nice body kick.
Reinikainen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Durden.
Durden throws out a leg kick but Reinikainen moves out of range and Durden only half commits.
Reinikainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reinikainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durden fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A jab from Durden finds it's way through Reinikainen's defenses.
Reinikainen misses with a wild body shot.
Reinikainen misses with a low kick as Durden jumps back.#T1#
Reinikainen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Reinikainen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Durden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reinikainen moves away.
Durden scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Reinikainen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good exchange - Durden coming out on top.
Reinikainen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Durden dips to his left and cracks Reinikainen with an uppercut!
Reinikainen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Durden misses with a looping right.
Durden takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Reinikainen ducks under a wild hook from Durden.
Reinikainen lands a head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reinikainen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Durden defends well and Reinikainen ends up having to push Durden into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Durden looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Durden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reinikainen.
Durden fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Reinikainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reinikainen misses with a shot to the body
and Reinikainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slapping leg kick lands for Durden. #T2#
The crowd cheers as Durden lands an impressive looking overhand right. Reinikainen doesn't seem phased though.
Durden throws a low kick but Reinikainen moves out of range easily.
Reinikainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Durden.
Reinikainen misses with a hook
and Durden makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Reinikainen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Durden displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reinikainen throws out the jab.
Reinikainen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Reinikainen misses with an uppercut.
A left lands for Reinikainen.
Durden buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Durden swings for the body but Reinikainen moves out of range.
Reinikainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Durden throws out the jab.
Reinikainen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Durden looks to land a left hand but Reinikainen moved out of range nicely.
Durden fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Reinikainen is out of range.
Durden wants to slow Reinikainen down by chopping away at his legs.
Reinikainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Durden throwing a counter right hand but Reinikainen manages to avoid it.
Reinikainen throws a hook but Durden avoids it easily.
A lazy body kick from Durden
and Reinikainen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Reinikainen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Reinikainen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Reinikainen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Durden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reinikainen moves away.
Reinikainen blocks the body kick.
Reinikainen scores with a leg kick.
Reinikainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reinikainen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Durden looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Durden showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Durden dips to his left and cracks Reinikainen with an uppercut!
Reinikainen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Durden bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Durden throws a hook but Reinikainen avoids it easily.
Reinikainen throws a solid leg kick but Durden takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Reinikainen.
Reinikainen misses with a wild body shot.
Reinikainen connects with a solid leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Durden scores with a punch to the head.#T4#
Reinikainen throws a jab when Durden was well out of range.
Durden moves forwards but Reinikainen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Durden is looking to land body kicks.
Durden throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Reinikainen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Reinikainen.
Durden has momentary wrist control but Reinikainen slips an elbow through the middle.
Durden keeping moving, preventing Reinikainen from controlling successfully.
Reinikainen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Reinikainen throwing strikes but missing.
Reinikainen throwing strikes from guard but Durden blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reinikainen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reinikainen is looking to work some ground and pound but Durden has wrist control.
Reinikainen throwing strikes but missing.
Reinikainen throws a strike but Durden rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Abraham Durden.
I think Durden has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Abraham Durden!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Abraham Durden!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Abraham Durden!

Abraham Durden wins by unanimous decision!

Abraham Durden decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: SYN 886 Steve vs. Blazkov     
Date:   Mar 20, 2022
#R1#
Reinikainen defending well as Duranto loads up on a big left hand.
Duranto throws a leg kick #TD#
and Reinikainen counters with a shoot takedown. Duranto fights it but they end up in guard.
Reinikainen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Reinikainen stopping the sweep attempt from Duranto.
Reinikainen throwing strikes from guard but Duranto blocks nicely.
Reinikainen is fighting to break Duranto's control of his arms but Duranto is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Reinikainen wants to control from the top but Duranto keeps moving.
Reinikainen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reinikainen wants to control from the top but Duranto keeps moving.
Duranto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Reinikainen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Reinikainen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Duranto keeping moving, preventing Reinikainen from controlling successfully. #T1#
Reinikainen is looking to work some ground and pound but Duranto has wrist control.
Reinikainen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Duranto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Reinikainen is looking to work some ground and pound but Duranto has wrist control.
Reinikainen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Reinikainen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Reinikainen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Reinikainen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Duranto works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Duranto has momentary wrist control but Reinikainen slips an elbow through the middle.
Reinikainen is pushing down on Duranto's leg trying to pass to half guard. Duranto is fighting to maintain full guard but Reinikainen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Reinikainen throwing shots but Duranto is blocking nicely.
Reinikainen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Reinikainen working over Duranto with some ground and pound. Duranto looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duranto regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2#
Reinikainen postures up in Duranto's guard and throws a big left but Duranto blocks it.
Reinikainen throwing strikes from guard but Duranto blocks nicely.
Duranto preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Duranto looking to control.
Reinikainen throwing strikes but missing.
Reinikainen throwing strikes but missing.
Duranto looking for a sweep. Not yet Duranto, not yet.
Reinikainen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Reinikainen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Reinikainen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T3#
Reinikainen is stalling here. Duranto is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Reinikainen seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Duranto has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Duranto slows the pace down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reinikainen is trying to improve his position.
Reinikainen is working hard here to advance position.
Duranto happy to just control the position for now.
Reinikainen tries to improve position but can't.
Reinikainen is trying to control Duranto's posture but Duranto avoids it. #T4#
Reinikainen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Reinikainen struggling a bit here.
Reinikainen tries to buck Duranto off but Duranto is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reinikainen keeps Duranto under control for a moment.
Reinikainen gets back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Artturi Reinikainen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Duranto getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Duranto scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Duranto changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheers as Duranto lands an impressive looking overhand right. Reinikainen doesn't seem phased though.#CL#
Reinikainen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Reinikainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reinikainen gets through Duranto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Reinikainen is trying to pull guard but Duranto turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Reinikainen misses with a body punch.
Reinikainen scores with a shot to the side of Duranto's head.
Reinikainen struggles to land a body shot inside as Duranto controls his hands.
Duranto lands a hook to the side of the head.
Duranto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reinikainen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Reinikainen working aggressively here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Duranto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Duranto misses with a straight right. #T1#
Duranto throws a looping overhand right but Reinikainen ducks down to avoid it.
Reinikainen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Duranto can pounce on him.
Reinikainen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Reinikainen slips under a jab from Duranto.
Reinikainen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A nice inside leg kick there by Duranto. That's going to slow Reinikainen down.
Duranto misses with a hook.
Roberto Duranto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Reinikainen takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Reinikainen on the inside.
A short left from Duranto.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Reinikainen tries to work over Duranto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reinikainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reinikainen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Duranto wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Reinikainen has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Duranto. #TD#
Reinikainen drags the fight down to the ground.
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!
Reinikainen is trying to keep Duranto in close. #SUB#
Reinikainen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Reinikainen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Reinikainen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Reinikainen thows a huge punch but Duranto dodges it nicely.
Reinikainen trying to control the action but Duranto is working from the bottom. #T3#
Duranto trying to control but Reinikainen postures up. #SUB#
Reinikainen wants to work for an arm triangle but Duranto is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Duranto is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Reinikainen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Duranto can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Reinikainen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Duranto sees it coming and defends easily.
Duranto avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Reinikainen.
Duranto blocking the ground and pound attempt from Reinikainen.
Artturi Reinikainen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Reinikainen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Reinikainen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Reinikainen not doing much here.
Duranto keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB#
Reinikainen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Duranto trying to control here.
Duranto is refusing to be controlled, as Reinikainen sits in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Artturi Reinikainen will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Duranto wants to clinch.
Duranto throws a leg kick that misses.
Reinikainen throwing a counter right hand but Duranto manages to avoid it.
Duranto throws a front kick aimed at Reinikainen's knee but Reinikainen avoids it well.
Duranto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reinikainen.
A solid leg kick lands there for Reinikainen.
Reinikainen looks for a takedown but Duranto sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duranto tries to land a leg kick but Reinikainen saw it coming and moves away.
Reinikainen slips under a jab from Duranto.
Reinikainen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Duranto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Duranto avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Duranto replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Reinikainen blocks it well.
Roberto Duranto seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Duranto throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Reinikainen on the side of the head.
A jab from Duranto does it's job there.
Reinikainen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Reinikainen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice takedown defense from Duranto. No joy for Reinikainen on that attempt.
Duranto throws a leg kick but Reinikainen moved away.
Reinikainen throwing a counter right hand but Duranto manages to avoid it.
Reinikainen defending well as Duranto loads up on a big left hand.
Reinikainen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Duranto.
Reinikainen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Duranto misses with a body shot.
Reinikainen moves out of range of the strikes.
Duranto connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Duranto throws the left hand but Reinikainen avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Reinikainen misses the target.#T2#
Duranto throws a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reinikainen ducks under a wild hook from Duranto.
Reinikainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Duranto flicks out a counter leg kick but Reinikainen steps away.
Nice uppercut there from Reinikainen.
Duranto throws a quick inside leg kick.
Reinikainen checks a leg kick nicely.
Duranto's jab looks to have found its range, popping Reinikainen under the eye.#CL#
Reinikainen clinches.
Duranto misses with a punch on the inside.
Duranto scores with a nice hook to the head.
Duranto works on Reinikainen's body with a couple of short punches.
Duranto looking to stall.
Nice body punch from Reinikainen. #T3#
Reinikainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Duranto working aggressively here. #BC#
Reinikainen manages to break the clinch.
Duranto shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A shot to the liver by Duranto. Beautiful body shot.
Duranto is looking to slow Reinikainen down with leg kicks.
A cross from Duranto lands.
Duranto with a nice cross.
Duranto slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Roberto Duranto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Duranto checks the leg kick nicely there.
Reinikainen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Duranto misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Reinikainen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Reinikainen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duranto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
Reinikainen throwing strikes but missing.
Duranto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Duranto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Reinikainen manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Reinikainen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Reinikainen is trying to control the position but Duranto postures up.
Reinikainen managing to control the position. #SUB#
Reinikainen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Duranto passes into half guard.
Reinikainen is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Duranto really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Duranto lands a jab.
A swing and a miss from Duranto.
Duranto throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Reinikainen's head.
Duranto is looking to chop away at Reinikainen's legs.
Reinikainen throwing a counter right hand but Duranto manages to avoid it.
Reinikainen ducks under a wild hook from Duranto.
Reinikainen misses with a wild combination.
Duranto lands a nice leg kick that just misses Reinikainen's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Reinikainen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Reinikainen.
Duranto chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Reinikainen shoots in for a takedown but Duranto shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T1#
Duranto swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Reinikainen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Duranto scores with a nice body kick.
Duranto connects with a right hand. Reinikainen shakes it off.
Duranto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reinikainen.
Duranto dips to his left and cracks Reinikainen with an uppercut!#TD#
Reinikainen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Reinikainen lands a couple of digs.
Duranto keeping moving, preventing Reinikainen from controlling successfully.
Reinikainen postures up and lands a big shot to Duranto's brow.
Reinikainen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Reinikainen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Duranto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Reinikainen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Reinikainen won't allow Duranto to sweep him here.
Duranto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Reinikainen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reinikainen trying to control but Duranto is working from the bottom.
Reinikainen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Duranto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen throws a big right hand that misses.
Reinikainen is working Duranto over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3#
Reinikainen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Duranto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Reinikainen throws a big right hand that misses.
Reinikainen wants to control from the top but Duranto keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Reinikainen checks the leg kick.
Reinikainen dives in for a single leg takedown but Duranto sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Reinikainen misses with some punches.
Reinikainen prevents a body shot from Duranto.
Duranto trying to stall but Reinikainen improves his position.
Duranto misses with a punch on the inside.
Reinikainen misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Duranto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Duranto scoring well with a low kick there. #TD#
Reinikainen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Duranto to the mat! Duranto manages to get full guard.
Reinikainen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Duranto is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Reinikainen postures up in Duranto's guard and throws a big left but Duranto blocks it.
Reinikainen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Duranto looking for a sweep. Not yet Duranto, not yet.
Duranto avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Reinikainen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Duranto is keeping the position for now.
Reinikainen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Reinikainen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Duranto works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Reinikainen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Duranto avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Reinikainen wants to control from the top but Duranto keeps moving.
Reinikainen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Artturi Reinikainen will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Reinikainen checks a leg kick nicely.
Reinikainen feinted with a counter takedown.
Duranto tries a low kick but Reinikainen avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen with a hook.
Duranto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reinikainen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Duranto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Duranto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Duranto lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Duranto.
Reinikainen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Duranto on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A leg kick checked by Reinikainen.
And Reinikainen counters with a quick kick to the body but Duranto blocks it.
Duranto throws out a leg kick but Reinikainen moves out of range and Duranto only half commits. #T1#
Reinikainen doesn't manage to clinch there - Duranto circles away.
Duranto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reinikainen.
Duranto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reinikainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Duranto connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Reinikainen.
Duranto misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Reinikainen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Duranto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Duranto walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Reinikainen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Duranto connects with a body shot that sends Reinikainen's belly button to the back.
Duranto lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Reinikainen at a distance.
Duranto has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Reinikainen slips under a jab from Duranto.
Reinikainen jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Reinikainen throws a jab but it's blocked by Duranto. #T2#
Reinikainen throws out a leg kick but Duranto moves out of range and Reinikainen only half commits.
Duranto feints a counter leg kick.
Duranto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Reinikainen misses with a hook. Duranto ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Duranto finds it's way through Reinikainen's defenses.
Duranto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reinikainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Reinikainen misses the target.
Reinikainen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Reinikainen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Duranto. Duranto obviously looking to wear him down.
Duranto's corner calls for a 1-2. Duranto obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick from Reinikainen misses
and Duranto counters with a leg kick. #T3#
No luck for Reinikainen with that takedown attempt.
Duranto throws out a counter right but Reinikainen avoids it with no problem.
Reinikainen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Duranto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reinikainen lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Duranto misses with a left hand
and Reinikainen counters with a nice body shot.
Reinikainen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Reinikainen looks for a takedown but Duranto sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artturi Reinikainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Duranto.
Reinikainen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Duranto. Duranto obviously looking to wear him down. #T4#
Reinikainen tries to work over Duranto's front leg with a kick but Duranto checks it.
Duranto lands with a thumping leg kick.
A shot to the body from Duranto misses
enabling Reinikainen to counter with a crisp jab.
Duranto slaps away a takedown attempt from Reinikainen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Duranto, as that shot connected.
Jab by Reinikainen.
Roberto Duranto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duranto throws a hook to the side of Reinikainen's head but Reinikainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Duranto moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Duranto.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roberto Duranto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Reinikainen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 48:47
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 48:47
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artturi Reinikainen!

An out of breath Artturi Reinikainen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Roberto Duranto was interviewed post fight and said 'Fuck this. '.

 

Event: SYN 882 Whymer vs. Nig     
Date:   Mar 05, 2022
#R1#
Roy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Roy avoids the head kick by Reinikainen.
Roy misses with a body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Reinikainen.
Roy throws a head kick that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Reinikainen.
An inside leg kick from Reinikainen misses.
A quick step to the side and Roy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Reinikainen has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Crunch! Reinikainen slams his shin into Roy's torso.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Roy, as that shot connected.
Roy is looking to score with low kicks.
A big left from Roy misses.
We've been told by Roy's head coaches at Ice Cream Parlour that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Reinikainen moves out of range as Roy strikes.
Reinikainen connects with a crisp jab.
Roy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Roy throwing a counter right hand but Reinikainen manages to avoid it.#T1#
Roy throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice cross by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen throws a head kick that misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Reinikainen, as that shot connected.
Reinikainen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Reinikainen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Roy's sensitive parts.
Roy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Reinikainen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Roy at a distance.
Reinikainen tried to score with a low kick but Roy checks it.
Reinikainen motions for Roy to come forward. Reinikainen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Roy tried to counter with a leg kick but Reinikainen avoided it.
Reinikainen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Roy circles away.
Roy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Reinikainen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Reinikainen blocks a head kick by Roy.
Reinikainen misses with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Roy. Reinikainen does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Reinikainen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Reinikainen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Roy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reinikainen throws out the jab.
Roy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Reinikainen.
Reinikainen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Reinikainen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Roy throws a body shot but no joy.
Roy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Reinikainen misses the target.
Roy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Reinikainen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen shoots for a double leg takedown but Roy sprawls well. He's pushed Reinikainen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rob Roy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artturi Reinikainen.
Roy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reinikainen flicks out a counter leg kick but Roy steps away.
Roy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Reinikainen.#T3#
Roy cracks Reinikainen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Roy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Reinikainen looks to throw the jab but Roy is out of range.
Reinikainen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Roy on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A big left from Reinikainen misses.
Roy looks to land a right hand but Reinikainen moved out of range.
Roy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Roy checks a leg kick nicely.
Reinikainen thumps Roy with a low kick.
Reinikainen is looking to slow Roy down with leg kicks.
Reinikainen feints and then cracks Roy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Roy down.
Roy throws a jab but it's blocked by Reinikainen.
Nice cross by Reinikainen.#T4#
Roy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Roy there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reinikainen checks the leg kick.
Reinikainen throws a lazy head kick
and Roy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Roy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Reinikainen checks it well.
Roy cracks Reinikainen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Reinikainen throws a chopping leg kick but Roy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Roy misses the target.
Roy ducks under a wild hook from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen dives in for a single leg takedown but Roy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
An attempted straight right counter from Roy misses the target.
Roy blocks a jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Roy checks a leg kick.
Roy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen lands with a straight right. Roy didn't see that one coming.
Reinikainen misses with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Artturi Reinikainen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Reinikainen checks a leg kick.
Artturi Reinikainen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reinikainen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Reinikainen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Reinikainen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Roy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Reinikainen scores with the left hand. Roy knows he should have avoided that one.
Reinikainen walks into a jab.
A jab lands there for Reinikainen.
Reinikainen blocks a head kick by Roy.
Reinikainen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Roy counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Roy takes a kick to the side of the head.
Reinikainen throws a leg kick #KD#
and Roy counters with a crisp right hand that drops Reinikainen! Roy lets Reinikainen back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Reinikainen is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reinikainen misses with an uppercut. Roy saw that one coming.
Reinikainen is still on wobbly legs! Can Roy finish him?
Roy throws a sloppy head kick and Reinikainen moves out of range easily.
Reinikainen seems to have recovered his senses.
Reinikainen with the inside leg kick. #T1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Roy checks a leg kick.
Roy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Reinikainen tries a head kick but it misses.
Artturi Reinikainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reinikainen throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little feinted left hand from Roy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Reinikainen dips to his left and cracks Roy with an uppercut!
Roy misses with a low kick.
Reinikainen throws a big shot that misses.
Reinikainen misses with a jab to the body
enabling Roy to counter with a crisp jab.
Roy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reinikainen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Roy misses with a looping right.
Reinikainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roy was well out of range. Poor timing from Reinikainen.
It looked like Roy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Roy to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Roy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reinikainen.
Roy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Reinikainen drives through with a takedown into Roy's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Roy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reinikainen is one step ahead there.
Reinikainen advances to half guard.
Nice strikes from Reinikainen there.
Roy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Reinikainen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Reinikainen prevents Roy from improving his position.
Roy is trying to control but can't.
Roy is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reinikainen is trying to control. Roy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Reinikainen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Roy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Reinikainen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3#
Let's hope that Reinikainen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Roy is trying to control but can't.
Reinikainen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Reinikainen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Roy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Roy is looking to control Reinikainen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Roy avoid being mounted?
Roy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Roy is pressing down on Reinikainen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Roy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Roy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Roy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Reinikainen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Reinikainen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Reinikainen distracts Roy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Roy has momentary wrist control but Reinikainen slips an elbow through the middle.#T4#
Roy managing to control the position.
Roy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Roy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Reinikainen wants to control from the top but Roy keeps moving.
Reinikainen chips away with some ground and pound.
Reinikainen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Roy trying to keep a closed guard but Reinikainen is proving a slippery customer.
Roy looking for a sweep. Not yet Roy, not yet.
Roy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Reinikainen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Reinikainen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Roy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Reinikainen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Artturi Reinikainen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Reinikainen scores with a hook.
Roy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Reinikainen can pounce on him.
Reinikainen slips under a jab from Roy.
Reinikainen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Roy. Roy obviously looking to wear him down.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Reinikainen, as that shot connected.
Roy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Reinikainen misses with a left hand
and Roy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Reinikainen connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reinikainen misses with an uppercut
and Roy makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Reinikainen really felt that one!
Reinikainen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Reinikainen throws a shot from downtown. Roy moves away and avoids it.
Reinikainen misses with a right hand
and Roy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Reinikainen scores with a head kick.
Roy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Roy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Reinikainen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Roy.
A shot to the body from Reinikainen misses
and Roy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Reinikainen looks to land a left hand but Roy moved out of range nicely.
Reinikainen throws out a powerful jab.
Reinikainen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Reinikainen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Reinikainen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Roy.
Reinikainen lands a head shot.
Reinikainen with a hook.
Reinikainen with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
Roy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Reinikainen in his tracks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reinikainen closes the distance and clinches up with Roy, looking for a takedown. Reinikainen pushes Roy against the cage but Roy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Reinikainen lands with a right hand.
Reinikainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Roy moves forwards but Reinikainen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Roy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Roy blocks a leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Roy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Roy misses the target.
Roy slips under a jab.
Roy throws a quick counter kick to the body but Reinikainen avoids it.
Roy tries a head kick but it misses. #TD2#
Reinikainen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Reinikainen working some strikes from top position.
Roy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Roy is pulling down on Reinikainen's head to control his posture.
Roy wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Reinikainen drops back looking for a leg! Roy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Roy manages to kick Reinikainen off! Reinikainen jumps back into Roy's guard.
Roy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Reinikainen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Roy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Roy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Reinikainen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Roy has managed to get both his arms back between Reinikainen's legs - danger averted.
Roy controlling from the top position.
Reinikainen controls Roy momentarily but Roy frees himself. #T4#
Reinikainen looking for a sweep. Not yet Reinikainen, not yet.
Roy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Roy continues to stall.
Roy has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Roy trying to control the position from guard on top but Reinikainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Reinikainen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Roy defends well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Artturi Reinikainen really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Reinikainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Roy.
Roy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Reinikainen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nice takedown defense from Roy. No joy for Reinikainen on that attempt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Roy checks a leg kick.
Reinikainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Roy throws out the jab.
Reinikainen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Roy. Roy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Roy scores with a kick to the midsection.
A left lands for Reinikainen.
Reinikainen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Roy at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reinikainen throws a leg kick
and Roy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Reinikainen avoids the head kick by Roy.
Reinikainen fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Reinikainen fails with the takedown
and Roy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rob Roy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artturi Reinikainen.
Reinikainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Roy.
Rob Roy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Roy connects with a body shot that sends Reinikainen's belly button to the back.
Reinikainen is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Reinikainen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Reinikainen fails with the takedown
and Roy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reinikainen lands with a kick to the temple. Roy shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #TD2#
Reinikainen scores with a takedown into Roy's guard.
Roy is pulling down on Reinikainen's head to control his posture. #T2#
Reinikainen throwing strikes from guard but Roy blocks nicely.
Roy wants to sweep but no luck.
Roy controls Reinikainen momentarily but Reinikainen frees himself.
Roy wants to sweep here but Reinikainen controlling him for the moment.
Reinikainen cracks Roy with a solid left hand.
Roy has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Artturi Reinikainen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Roy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roy is working hard here to advance position.
Roy has momentary wrist control but Reinikainen slips an elbow through the middle.
Reinikainen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3#
Reinikainen wants to control from the top but Roy keeps moving.
Roy pulls Reinikainen in close to prevent any damage.
Reinikainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Roy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reinikainen working some strikes from top position.
Roy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reinikainen is one step ahead there.
Roy pulls Reinikainen in close to prevent any damage.
Roy working a defensive guard here.
Reinikainen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Reinikainen trying to control but Roy is working from the bottom.
Reinikainen lands a couple of digs.
Reinikainen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Roy looking for a sweep. Not yet Roy, not yet.
Reinikainen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Roy's guard.
Well, if Reinikainen 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.
Roy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Reinikainen is working away from the top position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roy is looking for a sweep. Reinikainen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Roy wants to control but Reinikainen is keeping busy.
Reinikainen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Artturi Reinikainen dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Roy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Roy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Reinikainen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Roy tries to land a leg kick but Reinikainen saw it coming and moves away.
Reinikainen throws a leg kick
and Roy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Roy throws a looping overhand right but Reinikainen ducks down to avoid it.
Roy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Reinikainen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Roy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reinikainen throws an overhand right that lands on Roy's shoulder, as Roy tries to avoid the shot.
Reinikainen misses with a looping right.
Roy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Reinikainen throws a head kick that misses.
Reinikainen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Roy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Roy is looking to counter with a body kick.#T1#
Roy throws a sloppy head kick and Reinikainen moves out of range easily.
Reinikainen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Roy on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Roy blocks a jab.
It looked like Roy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Reinikainen scoring well with a low kick there.
Reinikainen scores with the left hand. Roy knows he should have avoided that one.
Roy thuds a left hand into Reinikainen's body.
Roy walks into a straight right hand from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Roy misses with a right hand
and Reinikainen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Reinikainen throws out a loose jab but Roy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roy looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Roy misses with a looping left.
Reinikainen lands with a slapping head kick.
Rob Roy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Reinikainen throws a good cross that connects.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roy lands a slapping body shot.
Roy blocks a leg kick.
It looked like Roy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice cross by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen punishes Roy's body with a nice straight punch.
Roy lands a nice looking kick to the body. Reinikainen takes a step back to recover.
Reinikainen connects with a solid leg kick.
Reinikainen jabs Roy right on the nose. Roy blinks but takes it well.
Roy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Reinikainen takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T3##TD2#
Reinikainen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Reinikainen is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Reinikainen working the body and head with strikes.
Roy managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Reinikainen.
Roy sneaks back into half guard.
Roy wants to control but Reinikainen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Reinikainen throwing shots but Roy is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Reinikainen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Roy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Roy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Reinikainen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Reinikainen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Reinikainen scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4#
Reinikainen works over Roy with some ground and pound from guard.
Reinikainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Roy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Roy is looking for a triangle but Reinikainen pushes his legs off easily.
Reinikainen trying to control but Roy is working from the bottom.
Reinikainen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Roy is looking for a triangle but Reinikainen pushes his legs off easily.
Reinikainen takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Roy striking off his back but it's not causing Reinikainen any problems. #SUB#
Roy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Reinikainen advances position into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roy throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 45:50
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 45:50
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artturi Reinikainen!

An out of breath Artturi Reinikainen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: SYN 878 Peterson vs. Sector II     
Date:   Feb 19, 2022
#R1#
Reinikainen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mazziotti sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've been hearing reports that Reinikainen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Mazziotti takes a swing at Reinikainen's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Reinikainen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mazziotti misses with a looping left.
Reinikainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reinikainen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mazziotti defends well and Reinikainen ends up having to push Mazziotti into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Reinikainen struggles to land a body shot inside as Mazziotti controls his hands.
Mazziotti working aggressively here.
Reinikainen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artturi Reinikainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mazziotti wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short right from Mazziotti.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Mazziotti fails to land. #BC2#
Mazziotti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reinikainen connects with a nice looking jab. #KD#
Reinikainen lands a big head kick that sends Mazziotti tumbling to the mat! Reinikainen takes a step backwards and waves Mazziotti back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Mazziotti is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Domenico Mazziotti has been cut.#T1#
Reinikainen misses with a hook. Mazziotti ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Mazziotti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mazziotti is still on wobbly legs! Can Reinikainen finish him?
Mazziotti connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mazziotti seems to have recovered his senses.
Mazziotti throws the left hand but Reinikainen avoids the punch easily.
Mazziotti slips a jab and a cross from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Mazziotti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Reinikainen cracks Mazziotti with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mazziotti stuns Reinikainen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Donk. Reinikainen catches Mazziotti right on the button with a cross.
Mazziotti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reinikainen.
Mazziotti let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T2#
Mazziotti throws a hook to the side of Reinikainen's head but Reinikainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reinikainen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mazziotti misses with a looping left.
Reinikainen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Reinikainen misses with a hook.
Reinikainen loads up on a big right hand but Mazziotti slips the punch.
Mazziotti throws the left hand but Reinikainen avoids the punch easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reinikainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Mazziotti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mazziotti scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mazziotti scores with a nice head shot.#T3#
Mazziotti connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mazziotti misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Mazziotti misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Mazziotti misses the target.
Reinikainen feinted with a counter takedown.#CL#
Reinikainen moves into range and clinches up with Mazziotti.
Mazziotti's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Reinikainen has a couple of punches blocked by Mazziotti. #BC#
Reinikainen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reinikainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mazziotti.
Reinikainen with a nice cross.
Mazziotti takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Reinikainen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T4#
Reinikainen misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Mazziotti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Reinikainen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reinikainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reinikainen closes the distance but Mazziotti moves to the side
and Mazziotti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Reinikainen throws a lazy right hand but Mazziotti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reinikainen lands with an uppercut that bounces Mazziotti off the cage and back into range.
Mazziotti walks into a stiff left hand from Reinikainen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Artturi Reinikainen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Domenico Mazziotti's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Reinikainen cracks Mazziotti with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mazziotti slips under a jab.
Reinikainen misses with a wild combination.
Mazziotti blocks a jab.#KD#
Reinikainen drops Mazziotti with a beautiful combination! Mazziotti stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Reinikainen is looking for the KO!
Mazziotti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reinikainen.
A little jabbing left from Mazziotti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Reinikainen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Reinikainen misses with a hook. Mazziotti ducked under it nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mazziotti catches Reinikainen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
Reinikainen misses with a looping right.
Reinikainen cracks Mazziotti with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mazziotti scores with a jab to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mazziotti. Reinikainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reinikainen ducks under a wild hook from Mazziotti.
Reinikainen ducks under a wild hook from Mazziotti.
Reinikainen throws a good cross that connects.
A big right from Mazziotti misses.
Reinikainen feinted with a counter takedown.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T2#
Mazziotti looks to land a left hand but Reinikainen moved out of range nicely.
Reinikainen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Reinikainen with a jab.
Reinikainen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Reinikainen has closed the distance and engaged Mazziotti in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mazziotti.
Reinikainen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reinikainen throws a head punch that misses.
Mazziotti lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Reinikainen. #BC2#
Mazziotti breaks the clinch.
Mazziotti scores with a sloppy right hand. Reinikainen should have avoided that one.
Reinikainen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mazziotti defends well and Reinikainen ends up having to push Mazziotti into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC2#
Mazziotti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reinikainen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T3#
Reinikainen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A nice side step and Mazziotti releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Reinikainen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Reinikainen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mazziotti momentarily.
Good exchange - Mazziotti coming out on top.
Mazziotti scores with a jab to the jaw.
Reinikainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mazziotti.#T4##KD#
Reinikainen lands a big right hand that sends Mazziotti crashing to the mat! Reinikainen stays standing though and waves Mazziotti back to his feet!#CUT#That has opened up Domenico Mazziotti's cut even more.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Reinikainen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mazziotti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mazziotti throws a big shot that misses.
Mazziotti takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Domenico Mazziotti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reinikainen wants to clinch
and Mazziotti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mazziotti lunges at Reinikainen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Reinikainen's hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Artturi Reinikainen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Domenico Mazziotti's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Reinikainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Mazziotti is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mazziotti! But no joy.
Reinikainen throws a poor cross that misses
and Reinikainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reinikainen lands a nice looking body shot.
Artturi Reinikainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reinikainen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reinikainen slips under a jab from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reinikainen is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazziotti throws an off balance right hand
and Mazziotti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reinikainen lands with a kick to the temple. Mazziotti shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Reinikainen tries to clinch up.#T1#
Mazziotti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mazziotti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A punch lands to the side of Reinikainen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Reinikainen misses with a left hand
and Mazziotti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mazziotti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reinikainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reinikainen throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD2#
and Mazziotti counters with a nice right hand that sends Reinikainen toppling to the canvas! Reinikainen scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Mazziotti finish him?!#ROC2#Reinikainen is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reinikainen cracks Mazziotti with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Oh Reinikainen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mazziotti uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Domenico Mazziotti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Mazziotti swings for the body but Reinikainen moves out of range.
Reinikainen seems to have got his legs back now.
Mazziotti throws the left hand but Reinikainen avoids the punch easily.
Mazziotti throws a hook to the side of Reinikainen's head but Reinikainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reinikainen throwing a counter right hand but Mazziotti manages to avoid it.
Reinikainen throws a series of punches but Mazziotti moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Mazziotti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#KD2#
Mazziotti drops Reinikainen with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Reinikainen looks back up at him and smiles so Mazziotti waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Reinikainen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reinikainen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mazziotti circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mazziotti looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Mazziotti loads up on a big right hand but Reinikainen slips the punch.
Reinikainen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Reinikainen defending well as Mazziotti loads up on a big left hand.
Reinikainen throwing a counter right hand but Mazziotti manages to avoid it.
Mazziotti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mazziotti fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Reinikainen on the side of the head.
Mazziotti throws a right hand that misses
and Mazziotti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Artturi Reinikainen is winning the standup battle so far.
Mazziotti fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T4#
Mazziotti bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mazziotti slips a jab from Reinikainen.
Mazziotti looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Some wild striking there from Mazziotti.
Reinikainen throwing a counter right hand but Mazziotti manages to avoid it.
Reinikainen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mazziotti has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mazziotti misses with a straight left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mazziotti misses with a straight left.
It looked like Reinikainen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

And that's the end of the fight!
Domenico Mazziotti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Reinikainen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artturi Reinikainen!

Artturi Reinikainen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: SYN 872 Barbarian vs. Knox     
Date:   Jan 29, 2022
#R1#
Bathory throws a leg kick but Reinikainen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bathory scores with a hook to the body. Reinikainen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bathory throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reinikainen misses with a low kick.
Bathory scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bathory has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Reinikainen connects with a nice looking jab.
Bathory moves away from the strike by Reinikainen.
Bathory flicks out a counter leg kick but Reinikainen steps away.
Bathory scoring well with a low kick there.
Bathory misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bathory sizes up Reinikainen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Reinikainen throws a hook to the side of Bathory's head but Bathory sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reinikainen jabs at Bathory's body.
Reinikainen with a jab.
We've been hearing reports that Reinikainen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reinikainen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bathory is out of range.
Bathory swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bathory throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Reinikainen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bathory throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reinikainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reinikainen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bathory throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice body kick from Bathory.
Bathory missing with a left hand there. Reinikainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bathory throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reinikainen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
Bathory scores with a hook.
Reinikainen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Artturi Reinikainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reinikainen loads up on a big right hand but Bathory slips the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Bathory misses the target.
Reinikainen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bathory misses with a wild body shot.
Reinikainen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Reinikainen finds it's way through Bathory's defenses.
Reinikainen tries a head kick but it misses.
A leg kick checked by Bathory.
Bathory looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bathory thumps Reinikainen with a low kick.
Bathory uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bathory bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bathory swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reinikainen misses the jab.
The fighters circling - Reinikainen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Reinikainen backs off Bathory throws a huge counter combo but Reinikainen manages to avoid it all.
A good leg kick by Reinikainen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bathory checks the leg kick.
Bathory fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Reinikainen on the side of the head.
Bathory moves out of range of the body kick from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen dodges the punch combination from Bathory. #T2#
Bathory sizes up Reinikainen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Arzlan Bathory is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reinikainen throws a head kick but Bathory moves out of range.
Bathory keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen throws a leg kick that misses.
Reinikainen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bathory has time to react.
Reinikainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bathory slips a straight right by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bathory on the side of the head.
Bathory misses with a looping left.
Reinikainen lunges at Bathory with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bathory's hand.
Reinikainen scores with a jab. Bathory acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Reinikainen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A big left from Reinikainen misses.
Bathory throws a jab when Reinikainen was well out of range.
Bathory scores with a jab.
Bathory looks to land a right hand but Reinikainen moved out of range.
Reinikainen lunges at Bathory with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bathory's hand.
Bathory throws out a powerful jab.
Bathory throws a hook to the side of Reinikainen's head but Reinikainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bathory throws a lazy right hand but Reinikainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reinikainen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bathory misses with a looping left.
A leg kick checked by Bathory.#T3#
Reinikainen tries a low kick but Bathory avoids it.
Reinikainen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bathory connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bathory misses with a hook.
Reinikainen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Reinikainen staying out of range there.
Reinikainen cracks Bathory with a good jab.
Bathory closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Reinikainen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bathory looks to throw the jab but Reinikainen is out of range.
Bathory tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bathory avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bathory feints a jab promting Reinikainen to slip. Bathory then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Reinikainen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Bathory digs a good hook to Reinikainen's body.
Reinikainen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reinikainen misses with a two punch combination.
Reinikainen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bathory.
Reinikainen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bathory. Bathory obviously looking to wear him down.
Reinikainen blocks a jab.
Reinikainen throws a leg kick but Bathory moved away.
Bathory is trying to counter with his kicks.
Reinikainen avoids the body shot from Bathory. #T4#
Bathory swings for the body but Reinikainen moves out of range.
Reinikainen attempts a counter takedown but Bathory avoids it well and moves away.
Reinikainen blocks a low kick nicely.
Bathory displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reinikainen throws out the jab.
Bathory scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Reinikainen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice defenses there by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen jabs Bathory right on the nose. Bathory blinks but takes it well.
A good leg kick by Bathory.
Reinikainen misses with a straight left.
Reinikainen defending well as Bathory loads up on a big left hand.
Bathory thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reinikainen throws out a loose jab but Bathory uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reinikainen tries to land a front kick but Bathory steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bathory avoids the head kick by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bathory.
Bathory misses with a hook. Reinikainen ducked under it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reinikainen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bathory looks to score with a jab to the body but Reinikainen is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Reinikainen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Reinikainen ducks under a wild hook from Bathory.
Bathory takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Reinikainen scores with a head kick. Bathory tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Reinikainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Arzlan Bathory 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#
Bathory avoids the body shot from Reinikainen.
Bathory looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Reinikainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bathory throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reinikainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reinikainen misses with a looping right.
Bathory was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A slow jab from Reinikainen misses its intended target.
Bathory defending well as Reinikainen loads up on a big left hand.
Reinikainen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bathory throws a low kick but it's checked well by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen tries to counter with a takedown but Bathory is quick to defend against it.
Bathory moves out of range as Reinikainen strikes.
Reinikainen blocks a jab.
Reinikainen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bathory throws a hook to the side of Reinikainen's head but Reinikainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reinikainen lands with a hook. Bathory tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #TD#
Reinikainen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bathory's half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bathory tries to roll over but Reinikainen keeps him under control.#SUB#
Reinikainen is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Bathory still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Bathory has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! #T1#
Reinikainen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Reinikainen trying to hold on to Bathory's head to control him but Bathory postures up.
Reinikainen is looking to improve his position.
Reinikainen manages to get to full guard.
Reinikainen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Reinikainen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bathory is one step ahead there. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Reinikainen isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Bathory stacks Reinikainen on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Bathory!
Reinikainen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Reinikainen working over Bathory with some ground and pound. Bathory looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Reinikainen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Reinikainen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Reinikainen wants to free his trapped foot but Bathory is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3##SUB#
Reinikainen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bathory has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bathory blocking the ground and pound attempt from Reinikainen.
Bathory tries to get to full guard but Reinikainen has control of the leg.
Bathory blocking the ground and pound attempt from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen wants to control but Bathory is keeping him busy.
Bathory is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Reinikainen throwing shots but Bathory is blocking nicely.
Bathory wants to control but Reinikainen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bathory blocking the ground and pound attempt from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Reinikainen is trying to control the action in half guard but Bathory is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Reinikainen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bathory doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Reinikainen.
Bathory is doing well to control the position and prevent Reinikainen from advancing to side control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Artturi Reinikainen dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Bathory tries to move into range but Reinikainen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The fighters circling - Bathory throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reinikainen avoids a kick to the body.
Reinikainen throws the left hand but Bathory avoids the punch easily.
Reinikainen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bathory has time to react.
Arzlan Bathory seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bathory misses with a low kick.
Bathory scores with a hook.
Reinikainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Bathory is just out of range.
Bathory misses with a few strikes there.
The fighters circling - Bathory throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reinikainen lands a slapping body shot.
Reinikainen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bathory's waist but Bathory gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Reinikainen off to one side.
Bathory bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Reinikainen's head.
Bathory throws a right hand that Reinikainen ducks under and follows up with a left that Reinikainen also avoids with ease.
A good leg kick by Bathory.
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!
Reinikainen motions for Bathory to come forward. Reinikainen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reinikainen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bathory ducks under a wild hook from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen wants to slow Bathory down by chopping away at his legs.
Nice defenses there by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T1##TD#
Reinikainen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bathory wants to sweep but no luck.
Reinikainen postures up in Bathory's guard and throws a big left but Bathory blocks it.
Reinikainen throws a big elbow that misses.
Reinikainen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bathory trying to keep a closed guard but Reinikainen is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Reinikainen drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bathory looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bathory looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bathory! #REVB#
Reinikainen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Reinikainen wants to get back to full guard.
Bathory looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
Bathory prevents Reinikainen from improving his position.
Bathory passes to full mount!
Reinikainen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Reinikainen tries to hold on but Bathory pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reinikainen is wriggling around trying to escape. #T3#
Bathory controlling his opponent.
Reinikainen wants to control but Bathory is having none of it.
Reinikainen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Reinikainen is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Reinikainen holds on to Bathory as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bathory wants to control the action but instead Reinikainen gets a body lock and reverses into Bathory's guard! Nice work!
Bathory wants to sweep here but Reinikainen controlling him for the moment.
Reinikainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Bathory is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reinikainen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bathory controlling Reinikainen's posture.
Bathory is trying to control the position but Reinikainen postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Arzlan Bathory just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
A slow jab from Reinikainen misses its intended target.
Reinikainen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Reinikainen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bathory counters with a nice uppercut.
Reinikainen blocks the body kick.
Reinikainen slips a jab and a cross from Bathory.
Reinikainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reinikainen lands a head shot.
Bathory throws a head kick that misses.
A slow jab from Bathory misses its intended target.
Bathory throws a chopping leg kick but Reinikainen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Reinikainen slips a jab from Bathory.
Reinikainen lands with a shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bathory. That's going to slow Reinikainen down.
Bathory throws an overhand right that lands on Reinikainen's shoulder, as Reinikainen tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bathory keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Reinikainen misses with a low kick.
Reinikainen thuds his right hand into Bathory's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Reinikainen staying out of range there.
Reinikainen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1#
Reinikainen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Reinikainen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A lazy left from Reinikainen finds it's target.
Reinikainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bathory was well out of range. Poor timing from Reinikainen.
Nice shot by Bathory.
Reinikainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A low kick lands for Reinikainen.
Bathory jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reinikainen blocks a head kick by Bathory.
Bathory throws a wild body kick that Reinikainen sees coming a mile off.
Reinikainen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Good standup being displayed there by Bathory as he connects with a hook.
Reinikainen moves out of range of the body kick.
Bathory misses the shot to the body.
Bathory jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bathory misses with a looping left.
Bathory takes a swing at Reinikainen's ribcage but misses.
Reinikainen throws a chopping leg kick but Bathory manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Reinikainen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Reinikainen throws a series of punches but Bathory avoids them all with ease. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Bathory misses.
That kick from Bathory tenderised Reinikainen's leg. Reinikainen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bathory fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Reinikainen is out of range.
Reinikainen throws a big counter combination but Bathory scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Reinikainen connects with a nice looking jab.
Bathory swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bathory has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bathory misses with a hook. Reinikainen ducked under it nicely.
Reinikainen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reinikainen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bathory takes a step back to recover.
Bathory looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bathory has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Reinikainen finds it's way round the side to connect with Bathory's head.
Bathory misses with a hook.
Reinikainen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bathory has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bathory misses the jab.
Bathory throws a low kick, looking for Reinikainen's leg but Reinikainen calmly moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Bathory.
Bathory steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bathory throws out the jab.
Reinikainen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bathory sprawls and moves away.
Bathory misses with a wild body shot.
Bathory throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reinikainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bathory throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T3#
A good leg kick by Reinikainen.
Nice defenses there by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bathory throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reinikainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reinikainen defending well as Bathory loads up on a big left hand.
Reinikainen with a hook.
Reinikainen looks to land a right hand but Bathory moved out of range.
Bathory lands with an uppercut that bounces Reinikainen off the cage and back into range.
Bathory looks to throw the jab but Reinikainen is out of range.
Bathory avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bathory misses with a straight left.
Jab by Reinikainen.
Bathory moves away from the strike by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reinikainen tries a low kick but Bathory avoids it.
Bathory misses with a wild combination.
Bathory throws a lazy right hand but Reinikainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bathory avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And Bathory responds with a good body kick, but Reinikainen manages to step out the way in time.
Bathory misses with a hook. Reinikainen ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Reinikainen.#T4#
Reinikainen defending well as Bathory loads up on a big left hand.
Bathory stuffs the takedown attempt from Reinikainen. Reinikainen gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artturi Reinikainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bathory lands a jab to the nose.
Bathory missing with a left hand there. Reinikainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bathory lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Reinikainen at a distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Reinikainen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bathory pivots, looking for a leg kick but Reinikainen is out of range and Bathory settles back down.
Bathory throws out a leg kick but Reinikainen moves out of range and Bathory only half commits.
Bathory takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bathory swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
Bathory gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Reinikainen to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bathory trying to control the position here.
Bathory is trying to keep Reinikainen in close.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Arzlan Bathory will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Bathory ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Artturi Reinikainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reinikainen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bathory.
The fighters circling - Reinikainen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bathory looks to land a left hand but Reinikainen moved out of range nicely.
Reinikainen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Reinikainen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bathory chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A telegraphed right hand from Bathory misses the target.
A jab from Bathory misses.
Reinikainen misses with an uppercut. Bathory saw that one coming.
Bathory thuds a left hand into Reinikainen's body.
Bathory missing with a left hand there. Reinikainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reinikainen blocks a leg kick.
Bathory throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bathory swings for the body but Reinikainen moves out of range. #TD#
Reinikainen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reinikainen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bathory tries to get to full guard but Reinikainen has control of the leg. #T1#
Reinikainen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bathory keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bathory trying to hold on to Reinikainen's head to control him but Reinikainen postures up.
Bathory blocking the ground and pound attempt from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen wants to take a breather but Bathory is having none of it.
Reinikainen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bathory trying to hold on to Reinikainen's head to control him but Reinikainen postures up.
Reinikainen trying to mount his opponent but Bathory defends it. #T2##SUB#
Reinikainen is looking for a kimura here.
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. Reinikainen connects with a nice short shot to Bathory's temple.
Reinikainen throwing shots but Bathory is blocking nicely.
Reinikainen working over Bathory with some ground and pound. Bathory looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Reinikainen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Reinikainen throwing shots but Bathory is blocking nicely. #T3#
Reinikainen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Reinikainen is thwarting Bathory's attempts to control the position.
Reinikainen working Bathory over with strikes.
Bathory is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Reinikainen works his foot free and advances to mount.
Bathory sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Reinikainen is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T4#
Reinikainen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bathory's guard.
Reinikainen thows a huge punch but Bathory dodges it nicely.
Reinikainen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Reinikainen throwing shots but Bathory is blocking nicely.
Reinikainen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bathory is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Reinikainen is looking for a kimura here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Artturi Reinikainen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bathory 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 47:48
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 47:48
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 50:47

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Arzlan Bathory!

Arzlan Bathory thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: SYN 864 NYE Tokyo     
Date:   Jan 01, 2022
#R1#
Pawlik shoots in and drives through. Reinikainen sprawls well.
Good shot there by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen throws a hook but Pawlik avoids it easily.
Pawlik looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pawlik darts in looking for a takedown but Reinikainen gets double underhooks and turns Pawlik into the ropes.
Pawlik's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pawlik fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pawlik tries to score a body lock takedown but Reinikainen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Pawlik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reinikainen has a couple of punches blocked by Pawlik.
Reinikainen lands with a light punch inside.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Reinikainen has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Pawlik blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pawlik.
Pawlik pushes Reinikainen back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pawlik softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Reinikainen tries to work over Pawlik's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pawlik lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reinikainen.
Pawlik misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reinikainen misses with the head strike.
Reinikainen misses with some punches. #BC2#
Reinikainen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Pawlik throws an off balance right hand
and Reinikainen counters with a left to the body.
Reinikainen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pawlik moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Reinikainen throws a hook but Pawlik blocks it.
Pawlik lands a head shot.
A big left from Pawlik misses.
Pawlik backing away here, and Reinikainen unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Reinikainen staying out of range there.
Pawlik takes a swing at Reinikainen's ribcage but misses.
Pawlik moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromReinikainen.
Pawlik ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reinikainen moves away.
It seemed like Reinikainen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pawlik drops his hands momentarily and Reinikainen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Reinikainen tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Pawlik manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Reinikainen doesn't manage to clinch there - Pawlik circles away. #CL#
Pawlik closes the distance and clinches. #T2#
Pawlik lands a nice shot to the body.
Reinikainen presses Pawlik against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Reinikainen misses with the head strike.
Pawlik softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reinikainen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pawlik looking for a takedown.
Reinikainen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Reinikainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Pawlik uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Reinikainen is fighting off a takedown attempt but Pawlik is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Reinikainen to the mat. Reinikainen regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Pawlik looking to pass the guard.
Reinikainen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pawlik's guard. #REVB#
Pawlik looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reinikainen is one step ahead there.
Reinikainen postures up in Pawlik's guard and throws a big left but Pawlik blocks it. #T3#
Reinikainen trying to control but Pawlik is working from the bottom.
Reinikainen scoring with some ground and pound.
Pawlik is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Reinikainen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pawlik is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Reinikainen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Reinikainen won't allow Pawlik to sweep him here.
Reinikainen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Reinikainen throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Pawlik had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Reinikainen defends it easily.
Pawlik is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T4#
Reinikainen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pawlik avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Reinikainen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Reinikainen is posturing up here but Pawlik has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Reinikainen tries to roll out but it's too tight and Reinikainen has to tap! Slick submission there by Pawlik!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dick Pawlik!
Dick Pawlik retains his lightweight title!
Dick Pawlik bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: SYN 860 Al Din vs. Hopkins     
Date:   Dec 18, 2021
#R1#
Reinikainen throws a hook to the side of Pawlik's head but Pawlik sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An inside leg kick lands from Reinikainen.
Pawlik throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pawlik throws a body punch but Reinikainen moves out of range.
Pawlik closes this distance looking for a takedown but Reinikainen circles away.
Pawlik lands a glancing blow to the side of Reinikainen's head.
Artturi Reinikainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reinikainen swings for the body but Pawlik moves out of range.
Reinikainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pawlik was well out of range. Poor timing from Reinikainen.
Pawlik blocks a jab.
Pawlik lands with a cross.
Reinikainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pawlik manages to avoid it.
Reinikainen throws the left hand but Pawlik avoids the punch easily.
Reinikainen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Reinikainen throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reinikainen takes one to the side of the head.
A low kick from Reinikainen misses #TD2#
and Pawlik decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Reinikainen's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reinikainen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pawlik.
Pawlik wants to control from the top but Reinikainen keeps moving.
Pawlik passes Reinikainen's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1#
Pawlik missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ground and pound from Pawlik.
Pawlik seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Pawlik is looking to take a break and control but Reinikainen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Pawlik is trying for a kimura here. Reinikainen looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Pawlik wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dick Pawlik!
Dick Pawlik is the new lightweight champion!
Dick Pawlik was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: SYN 858 Reinikain vs. Cole 3     
Date:   Dec 11, 2021
#R1#
Reinikainen misses the shot to the body.
Reinikainen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Reinikainen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Artturi Reinikainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cole chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jab by Reinikainen.#TD#
Reinikainen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cole sprawls well initially but Reinikainen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Reinikainen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cole's head.
Reinikainen prevents Cole from improving his position.
Reinikainen working the head and body with strikes.
Reinikainen trying to control from half guard but Cole is working away.
Cole wants to control but Reinikainen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Reinikainen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T1#
Reinikainen not doing much here.
Reinikainen trying to control from half guard but Cole is working away.
Reinikainen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Reinikainen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cole is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Cole keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Reinikainen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cole does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cole preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Reinikainen looks to land a strike but Cole avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Reinikainen with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Cole looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cole controls Reinikainen momentarily but Reinikainen frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cole avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
James Cole is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Some wild striking there from Cole.
Reinikainen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T3#
Reinikainen connects with a nice looking jab.
Reinikainen connects with a nice looking jab.
Cole scores with a nice strike.
Reinikainen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cole momentarily.
Reinikainen misses with a wild body shot.
Cole doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cole staying out of range there.
An inside leg kick from Reinikainen misses.
Reinikainen tries a low kick but Cole avoids it.
Cole swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Reinikainen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cole counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reinikainen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cole. That did some damage!
Reinikainen throws a shot from downtown. Cole moves away and avoids it.
Reinikainen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cole is able to avoid easily.
Reinikainen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cole's head.
Reinikainen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reinikainen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cole now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Reinikainen misses with a body shot.
Cole missing with a left hand there. Reinikainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reinikainen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Reinikainen misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cole! But no joy.
Cole chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Reinikainen can pounce on him.
Cole lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Reinikainen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Reinikainen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cole's head backwards.
Reinikainen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Reinikainen feints and then cracks Cole's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cole down.
Nice body punch from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Reinikainen connects with the punch.
Cole pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Artturi Reinikainen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Cole gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cole tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reinikainen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Reinikainen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cole.
Reinikainen jabs at Cole's body.
Artturi Reinikainen is winning the standup battle so far.
Reinikainen lands a jab to the nose.
Reinikainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cole.
Reinikainen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cole ducks under a wild hook from Reinikainen.
Cole slips under a jab.#CL2#
Cole moves into the clinch successfully.
Cole is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reinikainen lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Reinikainen on the inside.
Reinikainen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cole can do to turn this around?
Cole scores with a shot to the side of Reinikainen's head.
Still in the clinch, Cole scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cole wants to break free but Reinikainen has control.
Reinikainen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cole with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cole using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Reinikainen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T1#
Cole is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Reinikainen is defending well for now.
A short body shot lands from Cole as the two fighters clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Cole.
Reinikainen working aggressively here. #BC#
Reinikainen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Reinikainen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cole is trying to defend but Reinikainen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Cole gets back to full guard.
Reinikainen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Cole is looking for a triangle but Reinikainen pushes his legs off easily.
Reinikainen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T2#
Reinikainen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Reinikainen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Reinikainen throws a big right hand that misses.
Reinikainen postures up in Cole's guard and throws a big left but Cole blocks it.
Reinikainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Cole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reinikainen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cole's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reinikainen is working Cole over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3#
Cole controlling the position.
Cole working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cole works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Reinikainen wants to control from the top but Cole keeps moving.
Reinikainen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cole trying to control the position.
Cole looking to control but Reinikainen passes into half guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cole trying to hold on to Reinikainen's head to control him but Reinikainen postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Reinikainen lands a head shot.
Reinikainen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reinikainen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cole throws out a counter right but Reinikainen avoids it with no problem.
Reinikainen misses with a left hand
and Cole counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Artturi Reinikainen dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Reinikainen misses with a series of wild punches.
Cole is looking for the big counter here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Reinikainen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Good work by Cole as he checks the leg kick.
Cole looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Reinikainen throws out a powerful jab.
Reinikainen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cole moves into range and connects with a jab.
Reinikainen throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Cole counter with a right hand.
Reinikainen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole throws a head kick but Reinikainen moves out of range.
Cole takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Reinikainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Cole is just out of range.#T1#
Reinikainen keeps Cole at a distance using the push kick. #TD#
Reinikainen feints and as Cole raises his hands in defense, Reinikainen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Our spies down at at Total Impact MMA/KT inform us that Cole has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Cole has his foot on Reinikainen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Reinikainen works his way back into a safe position though.
Cole keeping moving, preventing Reinikainen from controlling successfully.
Cole avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cole 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#
Cole wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reinikainen keeps working. #T2#
Reinikainen is looking to improve his position.
Cole trying to control the action but Reinikainen is working from the bottom.
Reinikainen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cole passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Reinikainen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Reinikainen looking for submissions off his back.
Reinikainen is looking for a sweep. Cole is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Cole wants to control but Reinikainen is keeping him busy.
Reinikainen is concentrating on defense, preventing Cole from advancing position. #T3#
Reinikainen gets full guard.
Reinikainen can't keep his opponent in guard - Cole advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Reinikainen tries to get to full guard but Cole has control of the leg.
Cole is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Cole trying to control from half guard but Reinikainen is working away.
Cole passes the guard and advances to mount!
Cole moves to the back. #SUB2#
Reinikainen is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Cole gets his way!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cole is hanging on to Reinikainen's back as he tries to escape. #T4##SUB2#
Cole has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Reinikainen has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Cole doesn't have the hooks in and Reinikainen manages to turn into his guard. #SUB2#
Reinikainen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cole has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Reinikainen has managed to get both his arms back between Cole's legs - danger averted.
Reinikainen connects with a couple of short punches.
Reinikainen distracts Cole with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Reinikainen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Reinikainen wants to control from the top but Cole keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Artturi Reinikainen did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Reinikainen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Cole pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reinikainen with a nice cross.
Cole is looking to clinch but Reinikainen is avoiding it.
Cole slips under a jab.
Reinikainen connects with a jab.
Cole uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cole throws a fast counter high kick but Reinikainen manages to duck under it in time.
Cole avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Reinikainen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole misses with a straight left.
The fighters circle momentarily. Reinikainen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Reinikainen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cole stuffs the takedown.
Reinikainen moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromCole.
Reinikainen misses with a looping left.#T1#
Cole throws a hook but Reinikainen avoids it easily.
Reinikainen throws a jab when Cole was well out of range.
Reinikainen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Reinikainen lands a glancing blow to the side of Cole's head.
Cole tries to clinch but Reinikainen is having none of it.
Reinikainen feints and then cracks Cole's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cole down.
Danga de danga de dang - Cole scores with a four punch combination!
Reinikainen goes for a double leg but Cole avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cole continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artturi Reinikainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reinikainen is trying to break free.
Reinikainen blocks a body shot from Cole.
Cole lands with a light punch inside.
Cole misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reinikainen.
Cole fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Cole breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2#
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!
Reinikainen walks into a straight right hand from Cole.
Reinikainen connects with a high kick.
A jab from Reinikainen finds it's way through Cole's defenses.
Reinikainen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cole tries a quick counter leg kick but Reinikainen is wise to it.
Reinikainen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cole tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reinikainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Cole.#TD#
Reinikainen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cole napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Artturi Reinikainen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cole is trying to control Reinikainen's posture but Reinikainen avoids it.
Cole is trying to get back to half guard.
Cole wants to control but Reinikainen postures up.#T3#
Reinikainen cracks Cole with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Reinikainen trying to control the action but Cole is working from the bottom.
Cole stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Cole is not content to let Reinikainen control the position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cole is working to avoid the ground and pound but Reinikainen connects with a decent elbow.
Cole can't do much from the bottom here.
Cole is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Cole's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Artturi Reinikainen had his way with James Cole in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Reinikainen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cole.
Cole takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Reinikainen lands a leg kick that knocks Cole off balance momentarily.#TD#
Reinikainen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Reinikainen showed some decent athleticism there.
Cole trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reinikainen wants to control but Cole is keeping him busy. #T1##SUB2#
Cole actively working from the bottom here.
Cole is trying to maintain the position but Reinikainen is very close to passing his half guard.
Cole is looking to improve his position.
Reinikainen trying to control from Cole's half guard. Cole has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Cole not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cole trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
James Cole has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cole walks into a jab.
Reinikainen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cole has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A jab lands there for Reinikainen.
Reinikainen throws out a leg kick but Cole moves out of range and Reinikainen only half commits.
Cole loads up on a big right hand but Reinikainen slips the punch.
Reinikainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cole throws out the jab.
Reinikainen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Reinikainen cracks Cole with a right hand to the side of the head.
Reinikainen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cole fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T3#
Reinikainen connects with a jab.
Cole throws a lazy right hand but Reinikainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cole looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A nice leg kick from Reinikainen, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cole tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Danga de danga de dang - Reinikainen scores with a four punch combination!
Cole lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cole tries to clinch but Reinikainen moves out of range.
Reinikainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cole.
Reinikainen sizes up Cole with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Reinikainen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Reinikainen lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reinikainen moves out of range as Cole strikes.#T4#
Cole takes one to the chin there.
Reinikainen tries to land a front kick but Cole steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A slow jab from Reinikainen misses its intended target.
Reinikainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reinikainen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Reinikainen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cole defends well and Reinikainen ends up having to push Cole into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC#
Reinikainen breaks the clinch.
Cole has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cole throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reinikainen tries a head kick but it misses.
Cole shapes to counter with a head kick.
Reinikainen misses with an uppercut. Cole saw that one coming.
Donk. Reinikainen catches Cole right on the button with a cross.
Reinikainen misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheers as Reinikainen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cole doesn't seem phased though.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 49:46
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 50:45
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artturi Reinikainen!

Artturi Reinikainen retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Artturi Reinikainen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: SYN 853 Al Din vs. Po II     
Date:   Nov 21, 2021
#R1##CL2#
Honey has Reinikainen up against the cage in a clinch.
Reinikainen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#BC#
Reinikainen manages to break the clinch.
Honey takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Reinikainen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Honey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Honey takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Honey drops his hands momentarily and Reinikainen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Reinikainen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Honey lands with a hook. Reinikainen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Reinikainen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Honey looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Reinikainen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Reinikainen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch lands to the side of Honey 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Honey looks to throw the jab but Reinikainen is out of range.
Reinikainen throws a series of punches but Honey moves out of range.
Reinikainen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Honey throws a jab but it's blocked by Reinikainen.
Honey gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Honey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reinikainen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Honey on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Honey misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Reinikainen moves out of range as Honey strikes.
Reinikainen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Honey throws a nice looking combination but Reinikainen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Reinikainen slips under a jab.
Reinikainen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Honey on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Reinikainen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Honey lands the left hand.
Reinikainen throws a hook to the side of Honey's head but Honey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reinikainen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Reinikainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Honey was well out of range. Poor timing from Reinikainen.
Honey throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice shot by Reinikainen.
Honey walks into a jab.
The fighters circling - Honey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
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!
Honey on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Reinikainen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Reinikainen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Honey takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Reinikainen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Reinikainen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL2#
Honey closes the distance and clinches.
Reinikainen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Honey is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T2#
Reinikainen blocking some punches.
Reinikainen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reinikainen misses with a punch on the inside.
Reinikainen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Reinikainen blocking some punches. #BC#
Reinikainen breaks from the clinch.
Honey throws a body punch but Reinikainen moves out of range.
Reinikainen looks to land a right hand but Honey moved out of range.
Reinikainen lands with an uppercut that bounces Honey off the cage and back into range.
Reinikainen throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Honey. Reinikainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Honey throws out a loose jab but Reinikainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Artturi Reinikainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good shot there by Reinikainen.
Nice defenses there by Reinikainen.
Honey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reinikainen throws the left hand but Honey avoids the punch easily.
Honey looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice body kick from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen slips under a jab.
Honey takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Honey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Honey connects with a right hand. Reinikainen shakes it off.
Reinikainen ducks under a wild hook from Honey.
Honey misses the jab.
Reinikainen lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Reinikainen throws a leg kick but Honey checks it.
The fighters circling - Honey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Honey lands a nice looking body shot.
Honey throws a lazy right hand but Reinikainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Some wild striking there from Honey.
Reinikainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Honey.
Honey digs a good body shot into Reinikainen's ribs.#CL2#
Honey closes the distance and clinches.
Reinikainen tries to break the clinch but Honey is controlling the position.
Honey throws a head punch that misses.
Honey lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Reinikainen scores with a shot to the side of Honey's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC#
Reinikainen breaks the clinch.
Honey walks forward, straight into a front kick from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Reinikainen lands a jab to Honey's midsection.#T4#
Reinikainen lands with a shot to the body.
Reinikainen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Honey counters with a nice body shot.
Honey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reinikainen moves away.
Reinikainen throws a body punch but Honey moves out of range.
Hugh Honey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reinikainen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Honey.
Reinikainen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Honey wants to clinch.
Reinikainen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Honey throws a body punch but Reinikainen moves out of range.
Honey uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Reinikainen has time to react.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Reinikainen is defended easily by Honey.
Honey doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Honey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reinikainen connects with the punch.
Reinikainen lunges at Honey with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Honey's hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Artturi Reinikainen will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Honey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reinikainen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Reinikainen lands a nice shot that snaps Honey's head back.
Honey tries to clinch but Reinikainen moves out of range.
Reinikainen blocks a low kick nicely.
Reinikainen misses with a low kick.
Reinikainen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Honey throws a right and a left that both miss.
Artturi Reinikainen is winning the standup battle so far.
Honey misses with an uppercut.
Honey misses with a hook. Reinikainen ducked under it nicely.
Reinikainen cracks Honey with a right hand to the side of the head.
Reinikainen connects with a single shot there.
Honey lands with a cross.
Reinikainen lands a jab to the nose.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reinikainen throws a head kick but Honey moves out of range.
Reinikainen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Honey throws a body punch but Reinikainen moves out of range.
Reinikainen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Honey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reinikainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Honey.
A low kick lands for Reinikainen.
Reinikainen scores with a jab.#T1#
Honey throws a big shot that misses.
Some wild striking there from Honey. #TD#
Reinikainen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Honey is looking to improve his position.
Reinikainen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Honey keeps working.
Reinikainen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Reinikainen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Honey is pressing down on Reinikainen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2#
Reinikainen trying to control but Honey is working from the bottom.
Reinikainen is looking to work some ground and pound but Honey has wrist control.
Reinikainen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Honey avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Honey wants to sweep but no luck.
Reinikainen wants to control from the top but Honey keeps moving.
Honey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Honey preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Reinikainen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Honey.
A jab from Honey misses.
Reinikainen throws a series of punches but Honey moves out of range.
Reinikainen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Honey avoids the head kick by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Honey now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Honey takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Honey takes one on the button.
Honey's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Honey duly obliges.
Honey looks to land a left hand but Reinikainen moved out of range nicely.
Honey misses with a straight right.
Reinikainen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Honey counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reinikainen misses with a hook. Honey ducked under it nicely.
Honey connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Reinikainen momentarily.
Honey checks a leg kick.
Honey has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Reinikainen throws a shot from downtown. Honey moves away and avoids it.
Reinikainen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Honey has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#ROC2#Reinikainen is rocked!
A telegraphed right hand from Reinikainen misses the target.
Oh Reinikainen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Reinikainen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Reinikainen seems to have got his legs back now.
Reinikainen cracks Honey with a right hand to the side of the head.
Honey looks to throw the jab but Reinikainen is out of range.
Honey tries to clinch but Reinikainen is having none of it.
Reinikainen feinted with a counter takedown.
Honey takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Reinikainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Honey manages to avoid it.
Reinikainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reinikainen misses with an uppercut. Honey saw that one coming.
A punch lands to the side of Reinikainen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Honey throws a body punch but Reinikainen moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Reinikainen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Reinikainen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Reinikainen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Honey's sensitive parts.
Honey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reinikainen scores with a sloppy right hand. Honey should have avoided that one.
A combination from Reinikainen does no damage.
Honey moves out of range of the strikes.
Reinikainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Honey.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from Honey misses its intended target.
Reinikainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Artturi Reinikainen will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Reinikainen throws a shot from downtown. Honey moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Honey was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice shot lands for Reinikainen.
Honey swinging wildly here.
Reinikainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Reinikainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Reinikainen throws a leg kick which misses Honey's front leg but catches the back leg as Honey tries to avoid it.
Honey stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#TD#
Reinikainen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Honey manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Reinikainen throws a strike but Honey rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Reinikainen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Honey defends it easily.
Reinikainen trying to control the position here. #T1#
Reinikainen keeping moving, preventing Honey from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Reinikainen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Honey trying to control the position from guard on top but Reinikainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Reinikainen is looking for a triangle but Honey pushes his legs off easily.
Honey won't allow Reinikainen to sweep him here.
Reinikainen is working hard here to advance position.#T3##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Reinikainen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Honey moves out of range of the leg kick from Reinikainen.
It seemed like Honey was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab from Honey does it's job there.
Reinikainen looks to land a combination but Honey avoids it well.
Honey scores with a body shot.
Honey throws a big shot that misses.
Reinikainen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Honey moves away.
Honey chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Reinikainen can pounce on him.
Reinikainen throws a solid leg kick but Honey takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Reinikainen.
Honey ducks under a wild hook from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen moves away from the strike by Honey.
Reinikainen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Reinikainen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4#
Honey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Honey's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice shot lands for Honey.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Honey misses its intended target.
Honey misses with an uppercut.
Reinikainen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Honey.
A slapping leg kick lands for Reinikainen.
Reinikainen scores with a sloppy right hand. Honey should have avoided that one.
Reinikainen connects with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Reinikainen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A cross from Reinikainen lands.
Honey misses the jab.
Reinikainen shoots in looking for a takedown. Honey tries to sprawl out of it but Reinikainen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Honey manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Reinikainen lands a head shot.
Reinikainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Honey.
A shot to the liver by Honey. Beautiful body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Artturi Reinikainen clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Reinikainen scores with a jab.
Honey moves forwards but Reinikainen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Reinikainen throws a body shot but no joy.
Honey misses with a straight right.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Honey checks a leg kick.
Honey chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Reinikainen can pounce on him.
Reinikainen lands with a straight right. Honey didn't see that one coming.
Reinikainen wants to slow Honey down by chopping away at his legs.
Reinikainen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Honey on the side of the head.
Honey throws the left hand but Reinikainen avoids the punch easily.
Reinikainen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Honey throws a big shot that misses.
Reinikainen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Honey looks to score with a jab to the body but Reinikainen is just out of range.
Honey staying out of range there.
Honey lands a nice hook to Reinikainen's body. Reinikainen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Reinikainen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reinikainen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Reinikainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Honey lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Honey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reinikainen swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Reinikainen scores with a body shot.
Reinikainen thuds a left hand into Honey's body.
Honey loads up on a big right hand but Reinikainen slips the punch.#TD#
Reinikainen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Reinikainen trying to control from half guard but Honey is working away.
Honey tries to roll over but Reinikainen keeps him under control.
Reinikainen trying to pass the guard but Honey defending well.
Reinikainen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Honey's head. #T2#
Honey is refusing to be controlled, as Reinikainen sits in half guard.
Reinikainen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reinikainen with the ground and pound but Honey uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Honey pulls Reinikainen in to control the position.
Honey has momentary wrist control but Reinikainen slips an elbow through the middle.
Reinikainen scoring with some ground and pound.
Reinikainen lands a couple of elbows.
Reinikainen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Reinikainen throws a strike but Honey rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T3#
Reinikainen looking to control.
Reinikainen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Honey is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Reinikainen is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Reinikainen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Reinikainen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Honey manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Reinikainen distracts Honey with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Reinikainen wants to pass the guard but Honey is keeping the position.
Reinikainen with a nice head shot there.
Honey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Reinikainen controlling from the top position.
Reinikainen throws an elbow that misses. Honey uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Reinikainen's guard. Nice move by Honey!#REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Artturi Reinikainen had his way with Hugh Honey in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen scores with a jab.
Jab, jab by Reinikainen - just one landing.
A good leg kick by Reinikainen.
A slow jab from Reinikainen misses its intended target.
Honey throws out a loose jab but Reinikainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Honey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Honey will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Reinikainen moves away from the strike by Honey.
Reinikainen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good shot there by Reinikainen.#TD#
Reinikainen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Honey is looking to improve his position.
Reinikainen tries to pass to full mount but Honey defends it. #T1#
Reinikainen throwing shots but Honey is blocking nicely.
Reinikainen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Reinikainen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Honey defending well though.
Honey is refusing to be controlled, as Reinikainen sits in half guard.
Reinikainen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Honey's head.
Honey is not content to let Reinikainen control the position.
Reinikainen missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Reinikainen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Honey is trying is best to control the position here.
Reinikainen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Reinikainen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Honey's head.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Honey blocking the ground and pound attempt from Reinikainen. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Honey misses with a hook. Reinikainen ducked under it nicely.
Reinikainen slips under a jab from Honey.
Honey tries to clinch up.
A counter left hand to the body from Reinikainen misses its target.
Reinikainen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Honey gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Reinikainen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Honey is fending him off so far but Reinikainen persists. Nope, Honey circles away and we're back to standing.
Reinikainen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Honey can do to turn this around?
Honey throws a hook but Reinikainen avoids it easily.
Reinikainen connects with the punch.#T3#
Reinikainen tries to land a leg kick but Honey saw it coming and moves away.
Reinikainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Honey.
Honey tries to clinch there but Reinikainen circles away.
Honey scoring well with a low kick there.
Honey tries to clinch but Reinikainen moves out of range.
Honey throws a body punch but Reinikainen moves out of range.
Reinikainen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Honey has time to react.
Reinikainen avoids the body shot from Honey.
Honey throws a jab when Reinikainen was well out of range.
Honey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Honey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reinikainen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Honey looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Reinikainen connects with a jab.
Reinikainen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Reinikainen slips a straight right by Honey.
Honey throws a body shot but no joy.
Honey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reinikainen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Reinikainen lands a jab to Honey's midsection.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good exchange - Reinikainen coming out on top.
Honey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Honey misses with a double jab.
A little feinted left hand from Reinikainen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Reinikainen moves out of range of the leg kick from Honey.
Reinikainen lands a lovely overhand right.
Reinikainen scores with a nice head shot.
Reinikainen ducks under a wild hook from Honey.
An inside leg kick from Honey misses.
Honey gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Reinikainen connects with an inside leg kick.
Honey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Reinikainen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Honey takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Reinikainen lands a nice shot to the body.
Reinikainen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Reinikainen works the jab nicely.
Hugh Honey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reinikainen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Honey.
Honey lands with an uppercut that bounces Reinikainen off the cage and back into range.
Honey avoids the head kick by Reinikainen.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artturi Reinikainen!

Artturi Reinikainen retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking Artturi Reinikainen rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: SYN 848 Bathory vs. Reinkainen     
Date:   Nov 06, 2021
#R1#
Bathory with a hook.
Reinikainen misses with a hook.
It looked like Bathory wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD2#
Reinikainen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bathory!
Bathory is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Reinikainen throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Reinikainen throws a strike aimed at the side of Bathory's head but Bathory avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reinikainen tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Reinikainen throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Reinikainen throws an elbow but Bathory slips to the side and avoids it well.#T1#
Reinikainen sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bathory is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Reinikainen tries to score with some ground and pound. Bathory controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Bathory sneaks back into half guard.
Bathory trying to control from the bottom.
Reinikainen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Reinikainen looks to land a strike but Bathory avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Reinikainen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Bathory not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Reinikainen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bathory is trying to control the position but Reinikainen postures up.
Reinikainen lands a couple of elbows.
Reinikainen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bathory pulls Reinikainen in to control the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Reinikainen working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Reinikainen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Reinikainen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Artturi Reinikainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Bathory scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Reinikainen misses with a looping left.
Bathory throws a hook but Reinikainen avoids it easily.
Arzlan Bathory is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reinikainen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bathory lands a leg kick that knocks Reinikainen off balance momentarily.
An inside leg kick lands from Reinikainen.
Bathory misses with an uppercut. Reinikainen saw that one coming.
Bathory looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Reinikainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reinikainen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bathory defends it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Reinikainen.
Bathory is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reinikainen.
Bathory moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bathory tries a low kick but Reinikainen avoids it.
Reinikainen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Reinikainen lands a really nice looking cross but Bathory seems unphased.
Bathory throws a shot from downtown. Reinikainen moves away and avoids it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Reinikainen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice defenses there by Reinikainen.
Bathory misses with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Bathory misses.
Bathory displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reinikainen throws out the jab. #T4#
Reinikainen misses with the combination.
Bathory waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reinikainen.
Reinikainen misses with a wild body shot.
Reinikainen closes the distance and clinches up with Bathory, looking for a takedown. Reinikainen pushes Bathory against the cage but Bathory circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Arzlan Bathory has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artturi Reinikainen.
Bathory gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen throws a body shot but no joy.
Reinikainen scores with a jab to the body.
Bathory lands a right hook to the body.
Reinikainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reinikainen swings for the body but Bathory moves out of range.
Reinikainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bathory was well out of range. Poor timing from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bathory.
Bathory swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reinikainen throws a head kick that misses.
Reinikainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reinikainen throws a looping overhand right but Bathory ducks down to avoid it.
Reinikainen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bathory.
Reinikainen lands a jab.
Reinikainen scores with a jab. Bathory acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bathory connects with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Artturi Reinikainen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Bathory throws a big shot that misses.
Arzlan Bathory is winning the standup battle so far.
Bathory gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bathory throws a leg kick but Reinikainen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Reinikainen moves out of range of the strikes.
Reinikainen throws a low kick, looking for Bathory's leg but Bathory calmly moves out of range.
Bathory uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reinikainen.
Bathory closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A slow jab from Reinikainen misses its intended target.
Reinikainen misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Bathory misses the target.
Reinikainen slips under a jab from Bathory.
Reinikainen walks into a straight right hand from Bathory.
Bathory checks a low kick from Reinikainen.
Bathory misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bathory ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reinikainen moves away.
Bathory moves out of range as Reinikainen strikes.
Reinikainen lands a nice looking body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Reinikainen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bathory has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bathory and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bathory looks to land a left hand but Reinikainen moved out of range nicely.
Bathory slips a jab from Reinikainen.
Bathory loads up on a big right hand but Reinikainen slips the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bathory is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reinikainen. #T1#
Reinikainen scores with a body shot.
Bathory blocks a leg kick.
A jab from Bathory misses.
Bathory checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bathory scores with a body shot.
Good shot there by Bathory.
Reinikainen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Reinikainen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bathory throws a hook to the side of Reinikainen's head but Reinikainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bathory avoids the body shot from Reinikainen.
Bathory is looking to chop away at Reinikainen's legs.
Bathory throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A swing and a miss from Bathory.
Reinikainen throws a good cross that connects.
Bathory takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bathory uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reinikainen.
Bathory seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bathory misses with a straight right.
Reinikainen throws a shot from downtown. Bathory moves away and avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bathory avoids the head kick by Reinikainen.
Bathory throws a hook but Reinikainen blocks it.
Bathory lands a body shot.
Bathory slips under a jab.#T2#
Bathory tried to score with a low kick but Reinikainen checks it.
Reinikainen throws the left hand but Bathory avoids the punch easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Reinikainen checks a leg kick.
Bathory takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bathory looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Reinikainen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#TD2#
Reinikainen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Reinikainen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bathory tries to get to full guard but Reinikainen has control of the leg.
Bathory is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Bathory blocking the ground and pound attempt from Reinikainen.
Artturi Reinikainen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bathory regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Reinikainen.
Bathory might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Reinikainen with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bathory pulls Reinikainen in close to prevent any damage.
Reinikainen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Reinikainen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bathory tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Reinikainen throwing strikes from guard but Bathory blocks nicely. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Reinikainen trying to control but Bathory is working from the bottom.
Reinikainen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Reinikainen's corner calls for a 1-2. Reinikainen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bathory is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen walks into a stiff left hand from Bathory.#TD2#
Reinikainen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Reinikainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Bathory is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Artturi Reinikainen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Reinikainen tries for a takedown but Bathory sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Reinikainen shoots in for a takedown but Bathory shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bathory ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reinikainen ducks under a wild hook from Bathory.
Reinikainen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bathory jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bathory throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reinikainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reinikainen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Reinikainen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Reinikainen throws out a loose jab but Bathory uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bathory tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bathory connects with a solid leg kick.
Reinikainen wants to slow Bathory down by chopping away at his legs.
Reinikainen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bathory checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Reinikainen ducks under a wild hook from Bathory.
Bathory uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice sprawl there from Bathory as Reinikainen shoots in.
Arzlan Bathory has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artturi Reinikainen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Bathory finds it's way through Reinikainen's defenses.
A nice leg kick from Bathory, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bathory does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bathory looks to land a body kick but Reinikainen moved away.
Bathory scores with a spinning back kick!#T1#
Reinikainen scores with a hook.
Bathory moves out of range as Reinikainen strikes.
A swing and a miss from Bathory.
Reinikainen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Reinikainen avoids a kick to the body.
No luck for Reinikainen with that takedown attempt.
Bathory lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bathory misses with a hook.
Reinikainen scores with a jab to the body.
Reinikainen throws a head kick but Bathory moves out of range.
Reinikainen misses with a looping right.
Bathory defending well as Reinikainen loads up on a big left hand.
Bathory lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bathory takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That kick from Bathory tenderised Reinikainen's leg. Reinikainen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bathory misses with a hook. Reinikainen ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Reinikainen misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bathory throws a lazy right hand but Reinikainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bathory ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Reinikainen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice sprawl there from Bathory as Reinikainen shoots in.
Reinikainen throws a hook but Bathory avoids it easily.
Bathory staying out of range there.
Reinikainen throws a jab when Bathory was well out of range.
Bathory is looking to slow Reinikainen down with leg kicks.
Reinikainen cracks Bathory with an open hand slap.
Reinikainen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bathory fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reinikainen manages to avoid it.
Reinikainen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Reinikainen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Reinikainen throws a jab when Bathory was well out of range.
Reinikainen misses with a looping right.
Bathory swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bathory lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bathory.
Bathory misses with a series of wild punches.
Bathory waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reinikainen.
Bathory pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Reinikainen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bathory throws a big shot that misses.
Reinikainen moves away from the strike by Bathory. #T3#
That kick from Bathory tenderised Reinikainen's leg. Reinikainen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bathory keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bathory.
Reinikainen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bathory as he jumps to the side.
Nice defenses there by Reinikainen.
Bathory moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Reinikainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reinikainen misses with a hook
and Bathory counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reinikainen misses with a straight right.
Bathory throws a jab but it's blocked by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen misses with an uppercut. Bathory saw that one coming.
Bathory throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reinikainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bathory sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bathory misses with a straight right.
Bathory misses with a looping right.
Bathory misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reinikainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bathory tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bathory throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T4#
Bathory misses with a wild body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Reinikainen checks a leg kick.
Bathory looks to score with a jab to the body but Reinikainen is just out of range.
Bathory throws a hook to the side of Reinikainen's head but Reinikainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bathory throws a body punch but Reinikainen moves out of range.
Bathory throws a big shot that misses.
Reinikainen misses with a looping left.
Reinikainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bathory throws a jab when Reinikainen was well out of range.
A left lands for Reinikainen.
Bathory throws a jab when Reinikainen was well out of range.
Bathory is looking to score with low kicks.
Reinikainen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bathory slips a jab from Reinikainen.
Bathory throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reinikainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reinikainen misses with a wild body shot.
Reinikainen throws out a loose jab but Bathory uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Reinikainen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bathory sprawls well initially but Reinikainen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bathory is not content to let Reinikainen control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arzlan Bathory clearly takes that round.
That's time! Bathory's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
A big left from Reinikainen misses.
Reinikainen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bathory fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Reinikainen.
Bathory tries to score with a low kick but Reinikainen moves his leg out of the way.
The fighters circling - Bathory throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bathory cracks Reinikainen with a good jab.
Bathory throws a jab when Reinikainen was well out of range.
Reinikainen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bathory lands a leg kick that knocks Reinikainen off balance momentarily.
Bathory throws out a loose jab but Reinikainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reinikainen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bathory has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Reinikainen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bathory.
Bathory uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reinikainen.
Bathory walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Reinikainen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Reinikainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bathory was well out of range. Poor timing from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bathory misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Bathory.
Reinikainen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
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!
Reinikainen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Reinikainen tries to land a leg kick but Bathory saw it coming and moves away. #T1#
Reinikainen moves out of range as Bathory strikes.
Reinikainen feints and then cracks Bathory's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bathory down.
Reinikainen throws a body punch but Bathory moves out of range.
Reinikainen shoots for a takedown but Bathory saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Reinikainen scores with a hook.
Bathory looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A low kick lands for Bathory. #TD2#
Reinikainen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bathory looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bathory is looking to reverse the position.
Reinikainen working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Reinikainen throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen trying to control the position but Bathory is working away.
The strikes coming from Reinikainen are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T2#
Reinikainen tries to score with some ground and pound. Bathory controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Reinikainen is looking to take a break and control but Bathory is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bathory can't do much from the bottom here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reinikainen tries to advance to mount but Bathory denies him. #T3#
Bathory is looking to regain half guard here but Reinikainen keeps moving and retains side control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Reinikainen misses with a wild body shot.
Reinikainen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Reinikainen avoids the body shot from Bathory.
Bathory displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reinikainen throws out the jab.
Bathory misses with an uppercut. Reinikainen saw that one coming.
Bathory moves away from the strike by Reinikainen.
Bathory misses with a series of wild punches.
Reinikainen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bathory checks it well.
Reinikainen's corner calls for a 1-2. Reinikainen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bathory.
Reinikainen misses with a looping left.
Bathory misses with an uppercut. Reinikainen saw that one coming.
Reinikainen throws a low kick but Bathory moves out of range easily. #T4#
Reinikainen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bathory fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bathory moves out of range of the strikes.
Bathory is looking to score with low kicks.
Reinikainen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bathory slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reinikainen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bathory.
Reinikainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bathory manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Reinikainen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big right from Bathory misses.
Reinikainen takes a swing at Bathory's ribcage but misses.
Reinikainen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bathory throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bathory takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bathory uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reinikainen.
Bathory throws a front kick aimed at Reinikainen's knee but Reinikainen avoids it well.
Reinikainen checks a low kick from Bathory.
Bathory tries to work over Reinikainen's front leg with a kick but Reinikainen checks it.
Bathory swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reinikainen misses the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Artturi Reinikainen dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Bathory throws a hook but Reinikainen avoids it easily.
Reinikainen scores with a decent looking hook.
Reinikainen scores with a nice strike.
Bathory moves out of range of the strikes.
Bathory stuffs the takedown.
A combination from Bathory does no damage.
Reinikainen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bathory's head.
Reinikainen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Reinikainen throws out a counter right but Bathory avoids it with no problem.
Bathory lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Reinikainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bathory was well out of range. Poor timing from Reinikainen.
Bathory misses with a kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by Bathory.
Reinikainen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bathory.
A big left from Bathory misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Reinikainen misses the target.
Bathory doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Reinikainen slips a jab from Bathory.
Reinikainen scores with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reinikainen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bathory circles away quickly and effectively.
Reinikainen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bathory.#T1#
Reinikainen lands the left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bathory. Reinikainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bathory throws a shot from downtown. Reinikainen moves away and avoids it.
Reinikainen moves out of range of the body kick from Bathory.
Reinikainen throws out a loose jab but Bathory uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bathory rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reinikainen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Reinikainen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bathory throwing a counter right hand but Reinikainen manages to avoid it.
Bathory throws a looping overhand right but Reinikainen ducks down to avoid it.
Bathory does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Reinikainen misses with a hook. Bathory ducked under it nicely.
Reinikainen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bathory.
Reinikainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bathory looks to throw the jab but Reinikainen is out of range.
Bathory throws a looping overhand right but Reinikainen ducks down to avoid it.
Bathory needs to keep his hands up - Reinikainen had a free shot at his head there.
Bathory lands with a thumping leg kick.
Reinikainen ducks under a wild hook from Bathory.
Bathory throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Reinikainen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reinikainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bathory.
Arzlan Bathory has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Reinikainen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bathory.
Bathory jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reinikainen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bathory.
Reinikainen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bathory.
Reinikainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bathory.
Reinikainen throws out a counter right but Bathory avoids it with no problem.
Bathory lands a nice leg kick that just misses Reinikainen's sensitive parts.
The crowd cheers as Bathory lands an impressive looking overhand right. Reinikainen doesn't seem phased though.
Bathory gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Reinikainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reinikainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reinikainen throws a head kick but Bathory moves out of range.
Reinikainen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Reinikainen throws a nice outside leg kick.
A jab from Bathory misses.
Reinikainen throws out a leg kick but Bathory moves out of range and Reinikainen only half commits.
Bathory fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reinikainen manages to avoid it.
Reinikainen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Reinikainen moves out of range of the leg kick from Bathory.
Reinikainen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Reinikainen throws a sloppy head kick and Bathory moves out of range easily. #T3#
Reinikainen throws a nice inside leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Reinikainen checks a leg kick.
Reinikainen walks into a stiff left hand from Bathory.
A lazy left from Bathory finds it's target.
A jab lands there for Bathory.
Reinikainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bathory.
Bathory keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bathory gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bathory throws a nice outside leg kick.
Reinikainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bathory avoids the head kick by Reinikainen.
An inside leg kick lands from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen misses with a looping right.
Reinikainen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Reinikainen fails to land the takedown.
Bathory drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Reinikainen thuds his right hand into Bathory's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T4#
Bathory ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reinikainen moves away.
Reinikainen avoids the body shot from Bathory.
Reinikainen lands the left hand.
Reinikainen misses with a takedown attempt - Bathory sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Arzlan Bathory has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artturi Reinikainen.
Reinikainen misses the shot to the body.
Bathory throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reinikainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bathory scores with a nice strike.
Reinikainen fails with a takedown attempt.
Bathory is looking to counter with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reinikainen. Bathory does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reinikainen misses with an uppercut. Bathory saw that one coming.
Reinikainen tries a head kick but it misses.
Bathory misses with an uppercut. Reinikainen saw that one coming.
Bathory throws a push kick but Reinikainen slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from Bathory misses.
Reinikainen looks to land a left hand but Bathory moved out of range nicely.
Bathory looks to score with a jab to the body but Reinikainen is just out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Arzlan Bathory.
I think Reinikainen 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 47:49
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 46:49
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artturi Reinikainen!

Artturi Reinikainen is the new lightweight champion!
A relieved looking Artturi Reinikainen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: SYN 839 Sitsongrit vs. Sosa     
Date:   Oct 09, 2021
#R1#
Reinikainen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Reinikainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Urameshi takes a swing at Reinikainen's ribcage but misses.
Reinikainen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Urameshi has time to react.
Reinikainen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Reinikainen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Reinikainen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Urameshi avoids the body shot from Reinikainen.
A decent looking cross lands there for Urameshi.
A decent looking cross lands there for Urameshi.
Reinikainen thumps Urameshi with a low kick.
Reinikainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Urameshi moves away.
Reinikainen shoots for a takedown but Urameshi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Urameshi staying out of range there.
Urameshi scores with a hook to the body. Reinikainen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice cross by Urameshi.
Urameshi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reinikainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Urameshi.
Reinikainen misses with an uppercut.
Urameshi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Reinikainen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Urameshi in his tracks.
Urameshi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Reinikainen scores with a sloppy right hand. Urameshi should have avoided that one.
Urameshi misses with a body shot. #T1#
Urameshi takes a swing at Reinikainen's ribcage but misses.
Reinikainen is looking to counter punch.
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen throws a leg kick but Urameshi checks it.
Reinikainen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Reinikainen misses with a looping right.
Yusuke Urameshi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reinikainen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Urameshi misses with a two punch combination.
Reinikainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reinikainen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Reinikainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Urameshi moves away.
Reinikainen slips under a jab from Urameshi.
Reinikainen misses with a low kick.
Urameshi lands with a shot to the body.
Reinikainen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Urameshi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Reinikainen somewhat.
Artturi Reinikainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reinikainen misses the jab.
Reinikainen feints and then cracks Urameshi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Urameshi down.
Reinikainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Reinikainen scores with a hook.
Reinikainen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A solid leg kick lands there for Reinikainen.
Reinikainen lands a lovely overhand right.
Urameshi cracks a nice hook into Reinikainen's ribs.
Reinikainen throws a leg kick but Urameshi checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Urameshi. Reinikainen does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Reinikainen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Urameshi quickly recovers to half guard.
Reinikainen working Urameshi over with strikes.
Reinikainen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Urameshi is looking to escape.
Urameshi has hold of Reinikainen's hands but Reinikainen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Reinikainen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Reinikainen slips a nice elbow through Urameshi's hands, connecting with Urameshi's forehead.
Reinikainen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Reinikainen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Urameshi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Urameshi wants to get back to his feet.
Reinikainen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3##ES2#
Urameshi has one foot on Reinikainen's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Urameshi misses the shot to the body.
Reinikainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Urameshi is just out of range.
It seemed like Urameshi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Reinikainen slips under a jab.
Urameshi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Reinikainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Urameshi moves away.
Reinikainen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Urameshi throws a hook to the side of Reinikainen's head but Reinikainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Reinikainen.
It seemed like Urameshi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Reinikainen throws a hook but Urameshi blocks it.
Urameshi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reinikainen throws out the jab.
Reinikainen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Urameshi circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artturi Reinikainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reinikainen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Urameshi throws the left hand but Reinikainen avoids the punch easily.
Urameshi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Urameshi swings for the body but Reinikainen moves out of range.
Reinikainen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Urameshi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reinikainen.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Urameshi! But no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reinikainen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Urameshi counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T4#
Reinikainen misses with a low kick.
Urameshi just misses with a punch to the body.
Reinikainen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Urameshi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Reinikainen rather than just go for the knockout.
That kick from Reinikainen tenderised Urameshi's leg. Urameshi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Reinikainen connects with a body shot that sends Urameshi's belly button to the back.
Urameshi throws out a loose jab but Reinikainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Urameshi ducks right into an uppercut from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Reinikainen. That's going to slow Urameshi down.
Reinikainen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A big right from Urameshi misses.
Reinikainen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Urameshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Reinikainen is just out of range.
Reinikainen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Urameshi.
A shot to the liver by Reinikainen. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reinikainen misses with a low kick.
Urameshi slips under a jab from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen throws a shot to the body.
Reinikainen misses with a straight right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Artturi Reinikainen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A head kick misses from Reinikainen.
A swing and a miss from Reinikainen.
Some bone on bone action there as Urameshi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Reinikainen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Reinikainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Urameshi.
Reinikainen wants to land a leg kick but Urameshi is out of range.
Reinikainen scores with a punch to the head.
Reinikainen slips under a jab from Urameshi.#TD#
Reinikainen drives through with a takedown into Urameshi's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Reinikainen chips away with some ground and pound.
Urameshi is looking to stand up but Reinikainen isn't so interested in that idea.
Reinikainen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Reinikainen landing with the ground and pound.
Urameshi wants to stand up but Reinikainen is controlling him.
Reinikainen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #ES2#
Urameshi is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Reinikainen presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reinikainen blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Reinikainen blocking some punches.
Urameshi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reinikainen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Urameshi can do to turn this around?
Urameshi lands a hook that snaps the head of Reinikainen backwards.
Urameshi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Reinikainen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Urameshi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Urameshi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Reinikainen.
Urameshi scores with a shoulder strike.
Urameshi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Reinikainen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A right hook to the body lands for Urameshi.
Reinikainen blocks a body shot from Urameshi. #BC#
Reinikainen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reinikainen slips under a jab from Urameshi.
A left lands for Reinikainen.
Urameshi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Urameshi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Reinikainen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Urameshi's head.
Reinikainen misses with a low kick as Urameshi jumps back.
Reinikainen slips a jab from Urameshi.#T2#
Urameshi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Reinikainen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Reinikainen misses with a leg kick.
Urameshi throws out a counter right but Reinikainen avoids it with no problem.
Urameshi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Reinikainen throws a shot from downtown. Urameshi moves away and avoids it.
Urameshi misses with a straight left.
Reinikainen is looking to counter punch.
Reinikainen throws a low kick but Urameshi avoids it.
Reinikainen slips under a jab.
Urameshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Reinikainen is just out of range.
Urameshi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Reinikainen stuns Urameshi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Urameshi looks to throw the jab but Reinikainen is out of range.
Urameshi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reinikainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Urameshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reinikainen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Urameshi just manages to avoid it.
Artturi Reinikainen is winning the standup battle so far.
Urameshi stuns Reinikainen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Reinikainen cracks Urameshi with a good jab.
Reinikainen misses with a hook. Urameshi ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Urameshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reinikainen moves away.
Urameshi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reinikainen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jab from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Urameshi misses.
Urameshi throws a hook to the side of Reinikainen's head but Reinikainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reinikainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Urameshi slips under a jab.
Urameshi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reinikainen.
Urameshi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reinikainen.
Urameshi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Reinikainen with a body shot.
Reinikainen slips a straight right by Urameshi.
Reinikainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Urameshi.
Reinikainen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Urameshi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Reinikainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Urameshi moves away.
A jab from Urameshi does it's job there.
Reinikainen scores with a leg kick. #T4#
A jab from Urameshi misses.
Reinikainen slips a straight right by Urameshi.
Reinikainen throws a leg kick but Urameshi moved away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reinikainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reinikainen connects with an inside leg kick.
Reinikainen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Urameshi misses with a looping right.
Reinikainen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Urameshi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Reinikainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Urameshi manages to avoid it.#TD#
Reinikainen shoots in and bounces Urameshi off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Reinikainen wants to control from the top but Urameshi keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Urameshi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Reinikainen is controlling him.
Reinikainen is working Urameshi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #ES2#
Urameshi manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Yusuke Urameshi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Urameshi lands with a nice body punch.
Urameshi connects with a crisp jab.
Urameshi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Urameshi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reinikainen throws a lazy uppercut
and Urameshi counters with a straight right hand.
Urameshi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reinikainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Urameshi throws a shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Reinikainen, as that shot connected.
Reinikainen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Urameshi is out of range.
Reinikainen tests Urameshi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Reinikainen looks to land a combination but Urameshi avoids it well.
Urameshi lands with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Urameshi throws the left hand but Reinikainen avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Reinikainen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Reinikainen looks to land a left hand but Urameshi moved out of range nicely.
Urameshi jabs at Reinikainen's body.
Reinikainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Urameshi.
Reinikainen throws a jab when Urameshi was well out of range.
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Reinikainen.#T1#
Reinikainen has his takedown stuffed
enabling Urameshi to counter with a crisp jab.
Reinikainen lands a body shot.
Reinikainen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Reinikainen moves away from the strike by Urameshi.
Urameshi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Urameshi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Reinikainen takes one to the chin there.
Reinikainen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Urameshi has time to react.
Urameshi scores with a punch to the head.
Urameshi lands with a shot to the body.
Urameshi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reinikainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reinikainen scores with a hook.
Urameshi misses the shot to the body.
Reinikainen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Reinikainen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A leg kick checked by Urameshi.
A nice side step and Urameshi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Urameshi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T2#
Reinikainen is looking to slow Urameshi down with leg kicks.
Reinikainen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Urameshi as he jumps to the side.
Urameshi misses with a hook.
Urameshi throws an overhand right that lands on Reinikainen's shoulder, as Reinikainen tries to avoid the shot.
Reinikainen misses with a straight left.
Urameshi throws a big shot that misses.
Urameshi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice body punch from Reinikainen.
Urameshi misses with a looping left.
Reinikainen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Urameshi is out of range.
Reinikainen ducks under a wild hook from Urameshi.
A swing and a miss from Urameshi.
Reinikainen thuds his right hand into Urameshi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#TD#
Reinikainen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Urameshi's half guard.
Reinikainen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #ES2#
Urameshi makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T3#
Reinikainen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Urameshis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Reinikainen stuns Urameshi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Urameshi scores with a nice right hand.
Reinikainen tries a head kick but it misses.
Reinikainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Urameshi.
Reinikainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reinikainen throws a hook but Urameshi avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Reinikainen.
Urameshi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Urameshi throws a lazy right hand but Reinikainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Urameshi avoids the body shot from Reinikainen.
Good standup being displayed there by Reinikainen as he connects with a hook.
Reinikainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Urameshi.
Urameshi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab, jab by Reinikainen - just one landing.
Reinikainen cracks Urameshi with a right hand to the side of the head.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reinikainen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Reinikainen throws a hook but Urameshi blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Urameshi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Urameshi misses the jab.
Reinikainen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Reinikainen ducks under a wild hook from Urameshi.
Reinikainen fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artturi Reinikainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big right from Urameshi misses.
As Urameshi backs away, Reinikainen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Reinikainen takes a swing at Urameshi's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Urameshi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Urameshi avoids the body shot from Reinikainen.
Urameshi throws out a counter right but Reinikainen avoids it with no problem.
A nice inside leg kick there by Reinikainen. That's going to slow Urameshi down.
Urameshi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Urameshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reinikainen moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circle momentarily. Reinikainen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Urameshi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Urameshi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Reinikainen with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Reinikainen.
Urameshi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Reinikainen swings for the body but Urameshi moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Artturi Reinikainen did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Nice defenses there by Urameshi.
Reinikainen misses the shot to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Reinikainen scores with a four punch combination!
Urameshi misses with an uppercut. Reinikainen saw that one coming.
Reinikainen throws a looping overhand right but Urameshi ducks down to avoid it.
Urameshi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Reinikainen. Reinikainen obviously looking to wear him down.
Urameshi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Urameshi lands with a good body shot.
Reinikainen cracks Urameshi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Reinikainen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Urameshi but Urameshi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Urameshi just misses with a punch to the body.
Reinikainen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reinikainen throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Urameshi to counter with a crisp jab.
Urameshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reinikainen misses with a shot to the body
enabling Urameshi to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Urameshi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Reinikainen. Reinikainen obviously looking to wear him down. #T1#
Reinikainen misses with an uppercut.
Urameshi lands with a nice body punch.
Urameshi lands with a shot to the body.
Urameshi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Reinikainen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Urameshi scrambles back to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Reinikainen.
Urameshi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Urameshi misses with a straight right.
A telegraphed right hand from Reinikainen misses the target.
Reinikainen connects with an inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Urameshi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reinikainen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Urameshi blocks a head kick by Reinikainen.
Urameshi leaves Reinikainen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Urameshi scores with a shot to the body.
Reinikainen throws a leg kick but Urameshi moved away.
Urameshi swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Urameshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Urameshi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
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!
Reinikainen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Urameshi throws out a counter right but Reinikainen avoids it with no problem.
Reinikainen throws out a loose jab but Urameshi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Urameshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Reinikainen is just out of range.
Reinikainen fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artturi Reinikainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reinikainen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Urameshi.
Urameshi looks to land a right hand but Reinikainen moved out of range.
Reinikainen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Reinikainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reinikainen shoots in looking for a takedown but Urameshi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Reinikainen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Urameshi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Urameshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Reinikainen is just out of range.
Reinikainen's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Reinikainen duly obliges.
Urameshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Reinikainen is just out of range.#T3#
Urameshi missing with a left hand there. Reinikainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reinikainen misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Urameshi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Reinikainen misses with a right hand
and Urameshi counters with a right hand to the body.
Urameshi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Reinikainen misses with a body shot.
Urameshi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Reinikainen with a body shot.
Reinikainen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Reinikainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reinikainen feinted with a counter takedown.
Reinikainen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Urameshi is out of range.
Reinikainen throws a series of punches but Urameshi moves out of range.
Reinikainen lands a nice looking body shot.
Reinikainen lands with a hook. Urameshi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Reinikainen thuds a left hand into Urameshi's body.
Urameshi walks into a stiff left hand from Reinikainen.
Urameshi looks to land a right hand but Reinikainen moved out of range.
Urameshi misses with a wild combination. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reinikainen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Urameshi throws a body shot but no joy.
Urameshi looks to land a right hand but Reinikainen moved out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Reinikainen.
Urameshi misses the shot to the body.
Urameshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Reinikainen is just out of range.
Urameshi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reinikainen.
A nice leg kick from Reinikainen, right into the meat of the thigh.
Reinikainen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Urameshi.
Reinikainen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Urameshi.
Reinikainen moves away from the strike by Urameshi.
Nice straight punches there by Reinikainen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Reinikainen.
Reinikainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Urameshi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Urameshi! But no joy.
A combination from Reinikainen does no damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Artturi Reinikainen 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!#R5#
Urameshi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Reinikainen scores with a sloppy right hand. Urameshi should have avoided that one.
Reinikainen throws out a leg kick but Urameshi moves out of range and Reinikainen only half commits.
Reinikainen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Urameshi's sensitive parts.
Urameshi misses with a hook.
Reinikainen misses with a looping right.
Reinikainen loads up on a big right hand but Urameshi slips the punch.
Urameshi avoids the body shot from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Urameshi looks to land a combination but Reinikainen avoids it well.
Reinikainen lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urameshi throws a lazy right hand but Reinikainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Reinikainen.
Urameshi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Urameshi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Urameshi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen misses with a straight right. #T1#
Urameshi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Reinikainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Urameshi.
A head kick misses from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen throws a lazy right hand but Urameshi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reinikainen throws a right hand that Urameshi ducks under and follows up with a left that Urameshi also avoids with ease.
Reinikainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Urameshi.
Reinikainen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Urameshi counters with a stiff right hand.
Reinikainen tries to work over Urameshi's front leg with a kick but Urameshi checks it.
Reinikainen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reinikainen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Urameshi.
Reinikainen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Urameshi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Reinikainen slips a straight right by Urameshi.
Urameshi dodges the punch combination from Reinikainen.
Urameshi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Urameshi just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Reinikainen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Urameshi dips to his left and cracks Reinikainen with an uppercut!
Reinikainen misses with a head kick.
Reinikainen misses the shot to the body.
Urameshi ducks right into an uppercut from Reinikainen.
Urameshi missing with a left hand there. Reinikainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reinikainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Urameshi moves away.
Reinikainen lands a jab to the nose.
A jab from Reinikainen does it's job there.
Urameshi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Urameshi misses with an uppercut. Reinikainen saw that one coming.
Reinikainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Urameshi swings for the body but Reinikainen moves out of range.
Urameshi lands a nice hook to Reinikainen's body. Reinikainen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Reinikainen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Reinikainen defending well as Urameshi loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Reinikainen fails to land with a series of punches.
Reinikainen misses with a hook. Urameshi ducked under it nicely.
A left lands for Urameshi.
Reinikainen scores with a nice strike.
Urameshi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Reinikainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Urameshi.
Jab from Reinikainen.
Yusuke Urameshi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Urameshi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Reinikainen misses the target.
Reinikainen scores with a nice right hand.
Reinikainen throws a nice outside leg kick. #TD#
Urameshi gets caught napping as Reinikainen dives in and scores a takedown. Urameshi manages to retain guard.
Artturi Reinikainen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reinikainen is working Urameshi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Reinikainen postures up and lands a big shot to Urameshi's brow.
Reinikainen won't allow Urameshi to get back to his feet.
Urameshi wants to get back to his feet but Reinikainen passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Urameshi wants to get back to his feet.
Reinikainen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Reinikainen trying to pass the guard but Urameshi defending well.
Urameshi is refusing to be controlled, as Reinikainen sits in half guard.
Urameshi pushes Reinikainen off looking to stand but Reinikainen dives back in and keeps control.
Reinikainen lands strikes from half guard.
Urameshi wants to get back to his feet.
Urameshi is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Urameshi is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Reinikainen lands with a punch from half guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 49:46
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 50:45
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artturi Reinikainen!

Artturi Reinikainen was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
In defeat, Yusuke Urameshi stepped up to the mic, saying 'You shouldn't talk, it makes you sound stupid'.

 

Event: SYN 831 Whymer vs. Po     
Date:   Sep 11, 2021
#R1#
Reinikainen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The fighters circling - Bathory throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bathory jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reinikainen misses with a looping right.
Bathory connects with a single shot there.
Reinikainen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Reinikainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bathory.
Reinikainen tries a head kick but it misses. #TD#
Reinikainen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bathory to the ground. Reinikainen is now in Bathory's guard.
Bathory avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reinikainen postures up in Bathory's guard and throws a big left but Bathory blocks it.
Reinikainen tries to free his leg and advance position but Bathory is retaining full guard.
Reinikainen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Reinikainen trying to control but Bathory is working from the bottom.
Reinikainen postures up in Bathory's guard and throws a big left but Bathory blocks it.
Bathory preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Reinikainen trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Bathory manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bathory content to stall in guard here. #T1##SUB#
Reinikainen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bathory gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bathory tries to free his leg and advance position but Reinikainen is retaining full guard.
Reinikainen trying to keep a closed guard but Bathory is proving a slippery customer.
Reinikainen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bathory stopping the sweep attempt from Reinikainen.
Bathory looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bathory content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Reinikainen throws his legs up looking for a submission but Bathory uses it to pass to side control.
Reinikainen is not content to let Bathory control the position.
Reinikainen is trying to escape the position but Bathory is controlling the position.
Reinikainen is looking to regain half guard here but Bathory keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Reinikainen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bathory controlling the action here.
Reinikainen is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reinikainen is pressing down on Bathory's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bathory passes Reinikainen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bathory takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Reinikainen looking for a kimura from the bottom but Bathory passes into side control!
Reinikainen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Reinikainen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bathory pulls his head out easily.
Reinikainen is looking for a sweep. Bathory is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bathory is taking a breather. Reinikainen 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.
Reinikainen tries to roll over but Bathory keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bathory content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Arzlan Bathory will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Bathory takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Reinikainen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Reinikainen throws a lazy right hand but Bathory sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Bathory misses.
Bathory fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reinikainen manages to avoid it.
Reinikainen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice body kick from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen throws a body shot but no joy.
Reinikainen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bathory looks to throw the jab but Reinikainen is out of range.
Bathory lands a lovely overhand right.
Reinikainen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A big right from Bathory misses.
Bathory looks to throw the jab but Reinikainen is out of range.
Bathory keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bathory.
Reinikainen lands with a hook. Bathory tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Reinikainen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bathorys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bathory keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bathory listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bathory lands with a hook. Reinikainen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Reinikainen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Reinikainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bathory.
Bathory dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bathory scores with a decent looking hook.
Bathory fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bathory looks to land a left hand but Reinikainen moved out of range nicely.
Reinikainen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#CL#
Reinikainen clinches up with Bathory and pushes him back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Reinikainen.
Reinikainen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reinikainen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bathory to keep the fight standing.
Reinikainen misses with the head strike.
Reinikainen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bathory walks away with a smile on his face. Reinikainen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Reinikainen gets a clinch.
Reinikainen tries to throw a body punch but Bathory avoids it by throwing Reinikainen back against the cage.
Reinikainen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reinikainen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Reinikainen misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2##BC#
Reinikainen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Reinikainen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Reinikainen showed some decent athleticism there.
Reinikainen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bathory has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Reinikainen is working away from the top position though.
Reinikainen misses with a head shot. Bathory uses the momentum to regain guard.
Bathory pulls Reinikainen in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Reinikainen controlling from the top position.
Reinikainen wants to control from the top but Bathory keeps moving.
Reinikainen tries to free his leg and advance position but Bathory is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Reinikainen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bathory keeping moving, preventing Reinikainen from controlling successfully.
Reinikainen throws a big elbow that misses.
Reinikainen wants to control from the top but Bathory keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A slow jab from Bathory misses its intended target. #CL#
Reinikainen clinches.
Bathory slowing the pace effectively.
Reinikainen misses with some punches.
Reinikainen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reinikainen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artturi Reinikainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reinikainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reinikainen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #BC#
Reinikainen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reinikainen moves out of range of the strikes.
Reinikainen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Reinikainen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bathory throws a leg kick but Reinikainen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bathory is looking to score with low kicks.
Bathory misses with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Artturi Reinikainen 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.#R3#
Reinikainen moves out of range as Bathory throws a body kick.
Arzlan Bathory seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reinikainen throws a poor cross that misses
and Bathory counters with a low kick, right behind Reinikainen 's knee.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Reinikainen.
Bathory goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bathory loads up on a big right hand but Reinikainen slips the punch.
Bathory misses with a head kick.
A quick step to the side and Reinikainen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reinikainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bathory.
Bathory throws a nice outside leg kick.
Reinikainen shoots in for a double leg but Bathory sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A low kick lands for Reinikainen.
Bathory throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reinikainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A left lands for Reinikainen.
Bathory moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Bathory.
Bathory swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reinikainen scores with a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reinikainen lands a nice shot that snaps Bathory's head back.
Reinikainen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bathory misses the shot to the body.
Reinikainen throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Bathory swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bathory uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen connects with a single shot there.
Bathory cracks Reinikainen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bathory jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bathory connects with a solid leg kick.
Bathory scores with a body shot.
Reinikainen throws a jab but it's blocked by Bathory.
Bathory uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Reinikainen has time to react.
Decent striking displayed by Reinikainen there.
Reinikainen blocks a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Bathory.
Reinikainen shoots in and drives through. Bathory sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artturi Reinikainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reinikainen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bathory's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reinikainen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Reinikainen moves forwards but Bathory connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Arzlan Bathory seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reinikainen motions for Bathory to come forward. Reinikainen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reinikainen misses the shot to the body.
Bathory throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reinikainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
A big right from Reinikainen misses.
Reinikainen lands a glancing blow to the side of Bathory's head.
Bathory bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Reinikainen's head.
Reinikainen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Good shot there by Bathory.
Bathory wants to slow Reinikainen down by chopping away at his legs.
Reinikainen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bathory.
Jab by Bathory.
Reinikainen avoids a kick to the body.
Reinikainen misses with a leg kick
and Bathory counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bathory darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A slow jab from Reinikainen misses its intended target.
A swing and a miss from Reinikainen.
Bathory lands a nice shot that snaps Reinikainen's head back.
A nice leg kick from Reinikainen, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slow jab from Reinikainen misses its intended target.
The fighters circling - Bathory throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bathory missing with a left hand there. Reinikainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bathory lands an overhand right.
A big left from Reinikainen misses. #T3#
Sloppy strikes from Bathory. Those never looked like landing.
Bathory misses with a low kick as Reinikainen jumps back.
Reinikainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reinikainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bathory.
Bathory bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reinikainen throws a big shot that misses.
Bathory connects with the punch.
Reinikainen defending well as Bathory loads up on a big left hand.
Reinikainen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bathory paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Arzlan Bathory is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen shoots in looking for a takedown but Bathory manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Reinikainen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A countering left hand to the body from Bathory misses.
Reinikainen defending well as Bathory loads up on a big left hand.
Bathory tries a low kick but Reinikainen avoids it.
Reinikainen tries to close the distance and clinch but Bathory swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bathory misses with a hook. Reinikainen ducked under it nicely.
Bathory chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Reinikainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bathory is looking to land body kicks.
Reinikainen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bathory misses with a hook. Reinikainen ducked under it nicely.
Reinikainen misses the jab.#T4#
Reinikainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bathory throws out the jab.
Reinikainen ducks under a wild hook from Bathory.
Reinikainen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bathory has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bathory there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reinikainen throws a head kick but Bathory moves out of range.
Reinikainen defending well as Bathory loads up on a big left hand.
Bathory just misses with a punch to the body.
Bathory throws a body kick that misses.
Bathory keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reinikainen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Reinikainen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Reinikainen missing with a left hand there. Bathory was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reinikainen throws a push kick but Bathory slaps the foot to one side.
Bathory throws an overhand right that lands on Reinikainen's shoulder, as Reinikainen tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circling - Reinikainen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reinikainen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reinikainen checks a leg kick.
Bathory scores with a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick from Bathory, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bathory throws a predictable looking body shot
and Reinikainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bathory misses with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arzlan Bathory really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Bathory jabs Reinikainen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Reinikainen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Reinikainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bathory.
Reinikainen jabs Bathory right on the nose. Bathory blinks but takes it well.
Reinikainen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Reinikainen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bathory cracks Reinikainen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Reinikainen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reinikainen motions for Bathory to come forward. Reinikainen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bathory! But no joy.
Bathory scores with a jab.
Bathory throws a good cross that connects.
Reinikainen throws a hook but Bathory blocks it.
It seemed like Bathory was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Reinikainen misses with a low kick.
Bathory misses with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Bathory misses.
Reinikainen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bathory just manages to avoid it.
Bathory throws a leg kick which misses Reinikainen's front leg but catches the back leg as Reinikainen tries to avoid it.
That kick from Bathory tenderised Reinikainen's leg. Reinikainen is trying to keep his angry face on.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bathory scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bathory looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bathory ducks under a wild hook from Reinikainen.
Bathory throws a hook but Reinikainen blocks it.#T1#
Bathory throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bathory takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reinikainen misses with a wild body shot.
Reinikainen is looking to chop away at Bathory's legs.
Reinikainen clobbers Bathory with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice defenses there by Bathory.
Bathory just misses with a punch to the body.
Bathory throws a hook but Reinikainen blocks it.
Reinikainen needs to keep his hands up - Bathory had a free shot at his head there.
Bathory thuds a left hand into Reinikainen's body.
Bathory throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reinikainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bathory is looking to land body kicks.
Reinikainen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bathory comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Reinikainen tries to move into range but Bathory moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bathory throws a body shot but no joy.
Reinikainen slips under a jab from Bathory.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bathory fails to land with a series of punches.
Reinikainen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bathory throws a low kick but Reinikainen avoids it.#T2#
Reinikainen lands with a cross.
Reinikainen wants to clinch.
Reinikainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Bathory is just out of range.
Bathory shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Reinikainen throws a head kick that misses.
Bathory looks to land a body kick but Reinikainen moved away.
Bathory misses with an uppercut. Reinikainen saw that one coming.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bathory enables Reinikainen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bathory manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bathory wants to sweep here but Reinikainen controlling him for the moment.
Reinikainen is looking to work some ground and pound but Bathory has wrist control.
Reinikainen is pushing down on Bathory's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bathory is fighting to maintain full guard but Reinikainen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bathory taking some punishment here, with Reinikainen in his half guard. #T3#
Reinikainen working Bathory over with strikes.
Reinikainen is looking to take a break and control but Bathory is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bathory blocking the ground and pound attempt from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Reinikainen is trying to control the action in half guard but Bathory is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Artturi Reinikainen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Reinikainen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bathory is pressing down on Reinikainen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Reinikainen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Reinikainen content to stall in guard here.
Reinikainen wants to control from the top but Bathory keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Reinikainen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bathory wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Reinikainen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bathory swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bathory scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Reinikainen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reinikainen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jab from Bathory.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Arzlan Bathory will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Bathory throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Artturi Reinikainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reinikainen connects with a leg kick.
Bathory throws a low kick, looking for Reinikainen's leg but Reinikainen calmly moves out of range.
Bathory throws a lazy right hand but Reinikainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reinikainen misses the jab.
Reinikainen throws a series of punches but Bathory moves out of range.
Bathory feints a counter leg kick.
Bathory takes one on the button.
Reinikainen staying out of range there.
No joy there for Bathory, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bathory takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bathory gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Reinikainen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bathory.
Bathory connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bathory cracks Reinikainen with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bathory keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reinikainen.
Bathory misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reinikainen slips a jab from Bathory.
Reinikainen jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Reinikainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reinikainen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bathory throws a body punch but Reinikainen moves out of range.
Bathory scores with a leg kick.
Bathory connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
An inside leg kick from Reinikainen misses.
Bathory looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bathory throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Reinikainen shoots in for a takedown but Bathory shows good takedown defense.
Bathory throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reinikainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bathory.
Bathory smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bathory misses with an attempted mid kick.
Reinikainen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artturi Reinikainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Bathory sizes up Reinikainen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Reinikainen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bathory can pounce on him. #T2#
Bathory lands a nice leg kick that just misses Reinikainen's sensitive parts.
A slow jab from Bathory misses its intended target.
Reinikainen throws a body punch but Bathory moves out of range.
Bathory with a nice calf kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bathory lunges at Reinikainen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Reinikainen's hand.
Reinikainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Bathory is just out of range.
Reinikainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bathory.
Reinikainen blocks a jab.
Reinikainen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice takedown defense from Bathory. No joy for Reinikainen on that attempt.
Bathory lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Reinikainen at a distance.
Bathory misses with the combination.
Bathory scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Reinikainen dives in for a single leg takedown but Bathory sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Reinikainen jumps guard but Bathory stands there with Reinikainen around his waist. Reinikainen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bathory's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T3#
Bathory blocking some punches.
Reinikainen throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Bathory escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reinikainen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bathory works Reinikainen's body with a nice hook.
A punch lands to the side of Reinikainen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Reinikainen misses with a low kick as Bathory jumps back.
Bathory punishes Reinikainen's body with a nice straight punch.
Bathory has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Reinikainen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Reinikainen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Reinikainen shoots for a takedown but Bathory saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Reinikainen misses with a looping left.
Reinikainen on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T4#
Bathory with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bathory smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut there from Bathory.
Reinikainen lands with a right hand.
Reinikainen takes one to the chin there.
Reinikainen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A jab from Bathory misses.
Good shot there by Bathory.
Bathory scores with a crisp jab that stopped Reinikainen in his tracks.
Reinikainen jabs Bathory right on the nose. Bathory blinks but takes it well.
A nice leg kick from Reinikainen, right into the meat of the thigh.
Reinikainen tries a low kick but Bathory avoids it.
Reinikainen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Reinikainen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bathory connects with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bathory just misses with a punch to the body.
Bathory slips under a jab.
Arzlan Bathory is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bathory throws an overhand right that lands on Reinikainen's shoulder, as Reinikainen tries to avoid the shot.
Reinikainen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arzlan Bathory comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bathory 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 47:49
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 45:50
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 46:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arzlan Bathory!

Arzlan Bathory is the new lightweight champion!
Arzlan Bathory decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: SYN 824 Mumu 3.0 vs. Reinikain     
Date:   Aug 15, 2021
#R1#
A big right from Mumu 3.0 misses.
Reinikainen's coach down at FF Forever was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Reinikainen's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Reinikainen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Mumu 3.0 ducks under a wild hook from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen misses with a hook.
Reinikainen has his takedown stuffed
and Mumu 3.0 counters with a straight right hand.
Reinikainen throws a head kick that misses.
Reinikainen misses with a low kick.
Reinikainen takes a swing at Mumu 3.0's ribcage but misses.
Reinikainen throws a big shot that misses.
Reinikainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reinikainen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mumu 3.0 fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mumu 3.0 moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Reinikainen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Reinikainen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mumu 3.0 displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reinikainen throws out the jab.
Mumu 3.0 loads up on a big right hand but Reinikainen slips the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mumu 3.0 misses with a jab, cross combination.
Reinikainen looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Artturi Reinikainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reinikainen throws a shot from downtown. Mumu 3.0 moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Reinikainen lands a right hook to the body.
A combination from Reinikainen does no damage.
Reinikainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheers as Mumu 3.0 lands an impressive looking overhand right. Reinikainen doesn't seem phased though.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a body shot.
Mumu 3.0 slips under a jab from Reinikainen.
Mumu 3.0 misses the shot to the body.
Reinikainen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Reinikainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reinikainen misses with a low kick.
Mumu 3.0 ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reinikainen moves away.
Mumu 3.0 has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Reinikainen finds it's way round the side to connect with Mumu 3.0's head.
Reinikainen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mumu 3.0 slips a straight right by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen ducks under a wild hook from Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mumu 3.0 slips a jab from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mumu 3.0 swivels and escapes.
Mumu 3.0 throws a shot from downtown. Reinikainen moves away and avoids it.
Reinikainen throws a head kick that misses
and Reinikainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reinikainen misses with a straight right.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mumu 3.0, as that shot connected. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good leg kick by Mumu 3.0.
Reinikainen misses with an uppercut
and Mumu 3.0 counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reinikainen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mumu 3.0 throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reinikainen moves out of range of the strikes.
Abdel Mumu 3.0 is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reinikainen cracks Mumu 3.0 with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Reinikainen loads up on a big right hand but Mumu 3.0 slips the punch.
Mumu 3.0 uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen scores with a jab.
Reinikainen swings for the body but Mumu 3.0 moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Mumu 3.0 as he connects with a hook.
Reinikainen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mumu 3.0 but Mumu 3.0 pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mumu 3.0 is looking to counter punch.
Abdel Mumu 3.0 has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artturi Reinikainen.
Reinikainen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reinikainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reinikainen throws a looping overhand right but Mumu 3.0 ducks down to avoid it.
Reinikainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Reinikainen misses with a wild body shot.
Mumu 3.0 connects with a body shot that sends Reinikainen's belly button to the back.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reinikainen.
Mumu 3.0 loads up on a big right hand but Reinikainen slips the punch.
Mumu 3.0 throws an overhand right that lands on Reinikainen's shoulder, as Reinikainen tries to avoid the shot.
Reinikainen takes a swing at Mumu 3.0's ribcage but misses.
Reinikainen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mumu 3.0 in his tracks.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a body shot.
Mumu 3.0 throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mumu 3.0 dodges the punch combination from Reinikainen.
Mumu 3.0 throws a shot from downtown. Reinikainen moves away and avoids it.
Reinikainen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mumu 3.0 doesn't seem bothered though.
Reinikainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Reinikainen takes a swing at Mumu 3.0's ribcage but misses.
Reinikainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mumu 3.0.
Reinikainen misses the jab.#T4#
Reinikainen defending well as Mumu 3.0 loads up on a big left hand.
Reinikainen swings for the body but Mumu 3.0 moves out of range.
Reinikainen blocks a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Reinikainen misses with a straight left.
Nice shot by Mumu 3.0.
Reinikainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mumu 3.0 takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Reinikainen throws a body punch but Mumu 3.0 moves out of range.
Reinikainen swings for the body but Mumu 3.0 moves out of range.
Mumu 3.0 listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen throws out a powerful jab.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a hook.
Mumu 3.0 swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mumu 3.0 avoids the body shot from Reinikainen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mumu 3.0 misses with an uppercut.
Reinikainen slips under a jab from Mumu 3.0.
Reinikainen blocks a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Artturi Reinikainen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Reinikainen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mumu 3.0.
Reinikainen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reinikainen lands a body shot.
Reinikainen throws a body shot but no joy.
Mumu 3.0 thuds his right hand into Reinikainen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reinikainen. Mumu 3.0 does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reinikainen avoids the body shot from Mumu 3.0.
Reinikainen misses with a right hand
and Mumu 3.0 counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mumu 3.0 lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Reinikainen misses with an uppercut
and Mumu 3.0 counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Reinikainen thinking.
Reinikainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Mumu 3.0 is just out of range.
Reinikainen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mumu 3.0 under the eye.
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!
Mumu 3.0 throws an overhand right that lands on Reinikainen's shoulder, as Reinikainen tries to avoid the shot.
Reinikainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mumu 3.0 throws out the jab.
Reinikainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mumu 3.0 throws a series of strikes that have Reinikainen backpedaling.
Mumu 3.0 comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mumu 3.0 slips a straight right by Reinikainen.
Abdel Mumu 3.0 is winning the standup battle so far.
Mumu 3.0 swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Reinikainen takes a swing at Mumu 3.0's ribcage but misses.
Mumu 3.0 staying out of range there.
It looked like Mumu 3.0 wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Reinikainen misses with a hook.
Mumu 3.0 scores with a shot to the body.
Reinikainen tries to move into range but Mumu 3.0 moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Reinikainen throws a body shot but no joy.
Reinikainen is looking to chop away at Mumu 3.0's legs.
Mumu 3.0 throws a jab when Reinikainen was well out of range.
Mumu 3.0 takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice defenses there by Mumu 3.0.
It looked like Mumu 3.0 wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Reinikainen misses with a straight right.
Mumu 3.0 connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Reinikainen scores with a decent looking hook.
Reinikainen swings for the body but Mumu 3.0 moves out of range.
Reinikainen swings widly with a right hand
and Mumu 3.0 counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mumu 3.0 is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reinikainen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reinikainen tries for a takedown but Mumu 3.0 circles away easily
and Mumu 3.0 cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Mumu 3.0 slips a jab from Reinikainen.
Mumu 3.0 digs a good hook to Reinikainen's body.
Reinikainen missing with a left hand there. Mumu 3.0 was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mumu 3.0 steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen walks into a jab.
Reinikainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mumu 3.0 was well out of range. Poor timing from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen connects with a nice looking jab.
Reinikainen shoots in for a takedown but Mumu 3.0 shows good takedown defense.
Reinikainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mumu 3.0 fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Reinikainen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mumu 3.0 has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mumu 3.0 and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mumu 3.0 throws out a loose jab but Reinikainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mumu 3.0 walks into a jab.
Reinikainen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mumu 3.0 connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Reinikainen.
Mumu 3.0 manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T3#
Nice strikes from Reinikainen there.
Mumu 3.0 trying to control here.
Mumu 3.0 is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mumu 3.0 is trying to control but Reinikainen passes into side control!
Mumu 3.0 is looking to reverse the position.
Mumu 3.0 taking punishment in the form of punches.
Mumu 3.0 tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
Reinikainen is looking to take a break and control but Mumu 3.0 is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mumu 3.0 tries to bench press Reinikainen off him but Reinikainen keeps the position.
Reinikainen is looking to take a break and control but Mumu 3.0 is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Reinikainen lands a few punches from side control.
Reinikainen scores with a couple of short elbows.
Mumu 3.0 is looking to regain half guard here but Reinikainen keeps moving and retains side control.
Reinikainen lands a few punches from side control.
Mumu 3.0 tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reinikainen scores with punches from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Artturi Reinikainen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Reinikainen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Reinikainen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Reinikainen misses with a hook
and Mumu 3.0 cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD2#
Reinikainen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mumu 3.0 quickly recovers to half guard.
Mumu 3.0 moves into full guard.
Reinikainen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mumu 3.0 keeping moving, preventing Reinikainen from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Mumu 3.0 is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Reinikainen is aware though and is defending well.
Mumu 3.0 looking for a sweep. Not yet Mumu 3.0, not yet. #SUB#
Mumu 3.0 is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Reinikainen is aware though and is defending well.
Reinikainen is working Mumu 3.0 over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Artturi Reinikainen has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Mumu 3.0 is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mumu 3.0 keeping moving, preventing Reinikainen from controlling successfully. #T1#
Reinikainen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Reinikainen won't allow Mumu 3.0 to sweep him here.
Reinikainen wants to control from the top but Mumu 3.0 keeps moving. #SUB#
Mumu 3.0 is looking for a triangle here but Reinikainen uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reinikainen scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Mumu 3.0 to see if he's OK.
Mumu 3.0 looks to move to half guard but instead Reinikainen has passed into mount! Damn!
Reinikainen controlling his opponent. #T2#
Mumu 3.0 is wriggling around trying to escape.
Reinikainen dominating with strikes here.
Reinikainen raining down hammerfists from mount.
Reinikainen has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Mumu 3.0's face.
Mumu 3.0 takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Mumu 3.0 is squirming around, avoiding Reinikainen's attempts to control the action.
Reinikainen controlling the pace for now.
Mumu 3.0 regains half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice strikes from Reinikainen there. #T3#
Mumu 3.0 regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mumu 3.0 keeping moving, preventing Reinikainen from controlling successfully.
Reinikainen postures up and lands a big shot to Mumu 3.0's brow.
Reinikainen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Reinikainen wants to control from the top but Mumu 3.0 keeps moving.
Reinikainen wants to pass the guard but Mumu 3.0 is keeping the position.
Mumu 3.0 wants to sweep but no luck.
Reinikainen scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Mumu 3.0 is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
Reinikainen tries to free his leg and advance position but Mumu 3.0 is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Mumu 3.0 has his foot on Reinikainen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Reinikainen works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Mumu 3.0 is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reinikainen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mumu 3.0 is keeping the position for now.
Reinikainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Mumu 3.0 is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reinikainen passes Mumu 3.0's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mumu 3.0 is refusing to be controlled, as Reinikainen sits in half guard.
Mumu 3.0 tries to roll over but Reinikainen keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Artturi Reinikainen really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Reinikainen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a right hand
and Reinikainen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reinikainen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A punch combination from Reinikainen misses.
Reinikainen ducks under a wild hook from Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 throws a jab but it's blocked by Reinikainen.
Good standup being displayed there by Reinikainen as he connects with a hook.
Mumu 3.0 fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jab by Reinikainen.
Mumu 3.0 keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reinikainen looks to throw the jab but Mumu 3.0 is out of range.
Reinikainen throws a hook but Mumu 3.0 avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mumu 3.0 looks to throw the jab but Reinikainen is out of range.
Reinikainen misses the shot to the body.
Reinikainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice straight punches there by Mumu 3.0. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mumu 3.0.
Reinikainen jabs at Mumu 3.0's body.#T1#
Mumu 3.0 throws a jab when Reinikainen was well out of range.
Mumu 3.0 is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd cheers as Reinikainen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mumu 3.0 doesn't seem phased though.
Mumu 3.0 misses the shot to the body.
Reinikainen defending well as Mumu 3.0 loads up on a big left hand.
Reinikainen misses with an uppercut
letting Mumu 3.0 counter with a right hand.
Reinikainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 ducks right into an uppercut from Reinikainen.
Mumu 3.0 cracks Reinikainen with an open hand slap.
Mumu 3.0 is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Reinikainen cracks Mumu 3.0 with an open hand slap.
Mumu 3.0 avoids the body shot from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mumu 3.0.
Reinikainen looks to land a left hand but Mumu 3.0 moved out of range nicely.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reinikainen misses with a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Mumu 3.0 misses the target.
Mumu 3.0 looks to score with a jab to the body but Reinikainen is just out of range.
Reinikainen moves out of range of the strikes.
Mumu 3.0 steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reinikainen.
Mumu 3.0 was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mumu 3.0 staying out of range there.
Reinikainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Mumu 3.0 swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reinikainen throws a leg kick
and Mumu 3.0 counters with a series of strikes. Reinikainen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Reinikainen missing with a left hand there. Mumu 3.0 was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reinikainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mumu 3.0.
Reinikainen throws a lazy head kick
and Mumu 3.0 counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mumu 3.0 throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mumu 3.0 misses with an uppercut.
Reinikainen misses with a body shot.
Mumu 3.0 feints and then cracks Reinikainen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Reinikainen down. #T3#
Mumu 3.0 has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Reinikainen finds it's way round the side to connect with Mumu 3.0's head.
Reinikainen throws a body shot but no joy.
Reinikainen misses with a left hand
letting Mumu 3.0 counter with a right hand.
Mumu 3.0 throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reinikainen lands an overhand right.
Reinikainen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mumu 3.0 swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mumu 3.0 lands a jab to the nose.
Reinikainen swings for the body but Mumu 3.0 moves out of range.
Mumu 3.0 is looking to counter punch.
Reinikainen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reinikainen throws a sloppy head kick and Mumu 3.0 moves out of range easily.
Mumu 3.0 slips under a jab from Reinikainen.
A decent looking cross lands there for Reinikainen.
Nice defenses there by Reinikainen.
Nice cross by Mumu 3.0.#T4#
Mumu 3.0 ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reinikainen moves away.
Reinikainen throws a shot from downtown. Mumu 3.0 moves away and avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reinikainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mumu 3.0.
Good exchange - Reinikainen coming out on top.
A telegraphed right hand from Mumu 3.0 misses the target.
Reinikainen throws a lazy uppercut
and Mumu 3.0 counters with a nice body shot.
Nice shot lands for Reinikainen.
Reinikainen throws a hook but Mumu 3.0 blocks it.
Reinikainen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Reinikainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reinikainen throws out a counter right but Mumu 3.0 avoids it with no problem.
Reinikainen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mumu 3.0's head.
Reinikainen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mumu 3.0 is fending him off so far but Reinikainen persists. Nope, Mumu 3.0 circles away and we're back to standing.
Mumu 3.0 throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Reinikainen counters with a nice uppercut.
Reinikainen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mumu 3.0's head.
Reinikainen connects with a jab.
Mumu 3.0 throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reinikainen throws out a counter right but Mumu 3.0 avoids it with no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Artturi Reinikainen 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!#R5#
Reinikainen scores with a nice right hand.
Reinikainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reinikainen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mumu 3.0 counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reinikainen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mumu 3.0 finds it's way round the side to connect with Reinikainen's head.
Reinikainen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reinikainen slips a straight right by Mumu 3.0.
Reinikainen just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Mumu 3.0 misses the target.
Mumu 3.0 jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Reinikainen connects with a high kick.
Mumu 3.0 misses the shot to the body.
Reinikainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mumu 3.0 manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reinikainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mumu 3.0 was well out of range. Poor timing from Reinikainen.
Mumu 3.0 gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mumu 3.0 misses the jab.
Reinikainen moves out of range as Mumu 3.0 strikes.
Mumu 3.0 moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
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!
Mumu 3.0 tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Mumu 3.0 misses with a series of wild punches.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a body shot.
Reinikainen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Reinikainen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mumu 3.0 counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Reinikainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reinikainen defending well as Mumu 3.0 loads up on a big left hand.
Mumu 3.0 lands a jab.
Reinikainen digs a good hook to Mumu 3.0's body.
Reinikainen swings for the body but Mumu 3.0 moves out of range.
Mumu 3.0 throws a jab but it's blocked by Reinikainen.
Jab by Reinikainen.
Mumu 3.0 misses with the combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mumu 3.0. Reinikainen does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Mumu 3.0 is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Reinikainen punishes Mumu 3.0's body with a nice straight punch.
Mumu 3.0 fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reinikainen manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reinikainen misses with a hook
and Mumu 3.0 counters with a nice uppercut.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mumu 3.0.
Reinikainen with the inside leg kick.
Mumu 3.0 walks into a jab.
Mumu 3.0 throws a jab when Reinikainen was well out of range.
Mumu 3.0 waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reinikainen.
Mumu 3.0 blocks a jab.
Reinikainen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Reinikainen fails to land with a series of punches.
Reinikainen misses with a body shot. #T3#
Mumu 3.0 swings for the body but Reinikainen moves out of range.
Reinikainen tried to score with a low kick but Mumu 3.0 checks it.
Mumu 3.0 swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mumu 3.0 throws a hook but Reinikainen blocks it.
Reinikainen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Abdel Mumu 3.0 has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mumu 3.0 throws a hook but Reinikainen avoids it easily.
Reinikainen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mumu 3.0 swinging wildly here.
Mumu 3.0 keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mumu 3.0 at a distance.
Reinikainen defending well as Mumu 3.0 loads up on a big left hand.
Mumu 3.0 slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mumu 3.0 takes one to the side of the head. #TD2#
Reinikainen shoots in and gets a takedown into Mumu 3.0's guard.
Reinikainen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Mumu 3.0 has his foot on Reinikainen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Reinikainen works his way back into a safe position though.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Mumu 3.0 trying to control the position. #T4#
Mumu 3.0 looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reinikainen is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Mumu 3.0 looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Reinikainen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mumu 3.0 is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Reinikainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Mumu 3.0 is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Artturi Reinikainen.
I've got Reinikainen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:48

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Artturi Reinikainen!

Artturi Reinikainen is the new lightweight champion!
A relieved looking Artturi Reinikainen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Abdel Mumu 3.0 stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fuck SYN'.

 

Event: PFC 279 Egyptian vs Arrturi     
Date:   Jul 18, 2021
#R1#
Egyptian misses with an uppercut
letting Reinikainen counter with a right hand.
Reinikainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Egyptian was well out of range. Poor timing from Reinikainen.
Egyptian throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Reinikainen moves into the clinch successfully.
Reinikainen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Reinikainen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Egyptian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Egyptian is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Reinikainen is keeping busy.
Reinikainen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Reinikainen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Egyptian throws a head punch that misses.
Egyptian has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T1#
Egyptian lands a hook that snaps the head of Reinikainen backwards. #TD2#
Reinikainen has picked Egyptian up - he's going for a ride! Reinikainen dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Egyptian tries to get to full guard but Reinikainen has control of the leg.
Reinikainen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Reinikainen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Reinikainen trying to advance position but Egyptian counters by regaining guard.
Reinikainen throwing strikes but missing.
Reinikainen throws a strike but Egyptian rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Reinikainen looking for a sweep. Not yet Reinikainen, not yet.
Egyptian seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Reinikainen is looking for a triangle but Egyptian pushes his legs off easily. #T2##SUB2#
Reinikainen is looking for a triangle but Egyptian pushes his legs off easily.
Egyptian controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Reinikainen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Reinikainen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Egyptian defends well.
Reinikainen looking for a sweep. Not yet Reinikainen, not yet. #T3#
Egyptian's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Egyptian preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Reinikainen has his foot on Egyptian's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Egyptian works his way back into a safe position though.
Egyptian's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Reinikainen throws his legs up looking for a submission but Egyptian uses it to pass to side control.
Reinikainen tries to buck Egyptian off but Egyptian is having none of it.
Reinikainen stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Reinikainen is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Egyptian is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Reinikainen is not content to let Egyptian control the position.
Egyptian in side control, just content to control the action for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reinikainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Egyptian.
Egyptian throws a lazy right hand but Reinikainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Artturi Reinikainen dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Egyptian moves to clinch but Reinikainen breaks away
and Reinikainen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Egyptian avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Egyptian throws an overhand right that lands on Reinikainen's shoulder, as Reinikainen tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Reinikainen! But no joy.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Egyptian misses with a hook
enabling Reinikainen to counter with a crisp jab.
Egyptian throws an overhand right that lands on Reinikainen's shoulder, as Reinikainen tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reinikainen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Reinikainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Egyptian slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
Reinikainen thows a leg kick but Egyptian checks it
letting Egyptian counter with a right hand.
Reinikainen has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Egyptian with the inside leg kick.
Egyptian throws a lazy head kick
and Reinikainen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Reinikainen misses the target.
Osiris Egyptian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Egyptian throws a head kick but Reinikainen moves out of range.
Reinikainen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Egyptian is looking to chop away at Reinikainen's legs.
Reinikainen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
An inside leg kick from Reinikainen misses.
Reinikainen dives in and grabs Egyptian's left leg, looking for a takedown. Egyptian pushes down on Reinikainen's head and hops out.#T2#
Reinikainen throws a hook but Egyptian avoids it easily.
Egyptian was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Egyptian throws the left hand but Reinikainen avoids the punch easily.
Egyptian fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#TD2#
Egyptian gets caught napping as Reinikainen dives in and scores a takedown. Egyptian manages to retain guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Reinikainen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Egyptian is controlling Reinikainen's posture.
Artturi Reinikainen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Reinikainen with a nice head shot there.#T3#
Egyptian managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reinikainen cracks Egyptian with a solid left hand.
Reinikainen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Reinikainen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Egyptian looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Reinikainen is looking to work some ground and pound but Egyptian has wrist control.
Egyptian avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Reinikainen throws a strike but Egyptian rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Reinikainen is trying to keep Egyptian in close. #SUB2#
Reinikainen has his foot on Egyptian's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Egyptian works his way back into a safe position though.
Reinikainen is pulling down on Egyptian's head. It's preventing any offense from Egyptian, at least for the moment.#T4#
Reinikainen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Egyptian postures up.
Egyptian stopping the sweep attempt from Reinikainen.
Egyptian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reinikainen is keeping the position for now.
Reinikainen wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reinikainen keeping moving, preventing Egyptian from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reinikainen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Egyptian is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Artturi Reinikainen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Egyptian looks to throw the jab but Reinikainen is out of range.
We've been told by Egyptian's head coaches at The Lab that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A big left from Egyptian misses.
Egyptian misses with an uppercut
and Reinikainen counters with a stiff right hand.
Reinikainen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Reinikainen throws an off balance right hand
and Egyptian counters with a leg kick.
Reinikainen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Egyptian. Egyptian obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reinikainen throws a good cross that connects.
Artturi Reinikainen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed right hand from Reinikainen misses the target. #T1#
Reinikainen cracks Egyptian with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Reinikainen loads up on a big right hand but Egyptian slips the punch.
Egyptian throwing a counter right hand but Reinikainen manages to avoid it.
Egyptian is looking to slow Reinikainen down with leg kicks. #CL#
Egyptian rushes Reinikainen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Egyptian lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Reinikainen lands a left hand.
Reinikainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reinikainen is trying to force a seperation but Egyptian has the dominant position.
Egyptian misses with a body punch.
Egyptian is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Reinikainen is keeping busy.
Egyptian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reinikainen lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Egyptian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reinikainen's elbow.
Reinikainen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Egyptian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Egyptian's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Reinikainen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Egyptian swings wildly with an uppercut but Reinikainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reinikainen has a couple of punches blocked by Egyptian.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Egyptian is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC2#
Reinikainen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reinikainen throws a lazy uppercut
and Egyptian counters with a stiff right hand.
Egyptian lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice shot lands for Egyptian.#T3#
Egyptian blocks a low kick nicely.
Reinikainen throws a front kick aimed at Egyptian's knee but Egyptian avoids it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Egyptian misses the target.
Egyptian loads up on a big right hand but Reinikainen slips the punch.
Reinikainen looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD2#
Reinikainen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Reinikainen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Reinikainen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Egyptian keeps working.
Egyptian gets back to half guard.
Egyptian trying to hold on to Reinikainen's head to control him but Reinikainen postures up. #T4#
Egyptian wants to get back to full guard.
Reinikainen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Egyptian wants to control but Reinikainen is keeping busy.
Nice strikes from Reinikainen there.
Egyptian is trying to get back to full guard.
Reinikainen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Reinikainen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Egyptian keeps working.
Reinikainen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Artturi Reinikainen really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Reinikainen thumps Egyptian with a low kick.
Egyptian throws a good cross that connects.
Egyptian throws a sloppy head kick and Reinikainen moves out of range easily.
A left lands for Reinikainen.
Reinikainen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Reinikainen catches Egyptian with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reinikainen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reinikainen misses with a few strikes there. #T1#
Reinikainen throws an overhand right that lands on Egyptian's shoulder, as Egyptian tries to avoid the shot.
Egyptian looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A nice leg kick lands there from Egyptian.
Reinikainen throws a nice outside leg kick. #TD2#
Reinikainen shoots in and bounces Egyptian off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Egyptian not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Reinikainen preventing the sweep.
Reinikainen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Reinikainen throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Egyptian is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Egyptian is really struggling to control Reinikainen but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Egyptian looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Reinikainen works over Egyptian with some ground and pound from guard.
Egyptian keeping moving, preventing Reinikainen from controlling successfully.
Egyptian is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
Reinikainen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Reinikainen throws a big right hand that misses.
Reinikainen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Egyptian wants to sweep but no luck.
Reinikainen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Egyptian's head.
Reinikainen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Egyptian is keeping the position for now.
Reinikainen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Reinikainen wants to control from the top but Egyptian keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Reinikainen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Reinikainen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4#
Egyptian utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Reinikainen cracks Egyptian with a solid left hand.
Reinikainen throwing strikes from guard but Egyptian blocks nicely.
Reinikainen throws a big right hand that misses.
Reinikainen throws a strike but Egyptian rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Reinikainen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Reinikainen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Reinikainen is adopting a defensive guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Reinikainen has his foot on Egyptian's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Egyptian works his way back into a safe position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Artturi Reinikainen dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Reinikainen misses with a lunging right hand
and Egyptian counters with a good low kick that Reinikainen was not able to check.
Egyptian misses with a low kick.
Reinikainen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Egyptian swivels and escapes.
Egyptian takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Reinikainen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Egyptian.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reinikainen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Egyptian is out of range and Reinikainen settles back down.
Egyptian jabs Reinikainen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Egyptian digs a good body shot into Reinikainen's ribs.#T1#
Egyptian jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Egyptian throws a looping overhand right but Reinikainen ducks down to avoid it.
Reinikainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Egyptian swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Reinikainen clobbers Egyptian with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #TD2#
Reinikainen 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.
Egyptian is adopting a defensive guard.
Reinikainen throwing strikes from guard but Egyptian blocks nicely.
Osiris Egyptian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Egyptian looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reinikainen is one step ahead there.
Reinikainen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Egyptian's head.
Egyptian utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Egyptian looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Reinikainen working some strikes from top position.
Reinikainen trying to control but Egyptian is working from the bottom.
Egyptian utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Reinikainen throwing strikes from guard but Egyptian blocks nicely.
Egyptian is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Egyptian keeping moving, preventing Reinikainen from controlling successfully.
Reinikainen looking to sit in guard and control but Egyptian gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Egyptian is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Reinikainen keeping moving, preventing Egyptian from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Egyptian got a little sloppy there for a moment and Reinikainen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Egyptian has managed to get both his arms back between Reinikainen's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Egyptian preventing the sweep.
Reinikainen is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Reinikainen lands a jab to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reinikainen cracks Egyptian with an open hand slap.
A slapping leg kick lands for Egyptian.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 45:50
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 45:50
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artturi Reinikainen!

Artturi Reinikainen is the new lightweight champion!
Artturi Reinikainen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: PFC 275 Poli vs Graves     
Date:   Jun 27, 2021
#R1#
Reinikainen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Reinikainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wade throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Wade misses its intended target.
Reinikainen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Reinikainen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Reinikainen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Reinikainen tests Wade's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wade with the inside leg kick.
Reinikainen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wade checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wade misses with an uppercut. Reinikainen saw that one coming.#TD2#
Reinikainen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Reinikainen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Reinikainen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Reinikainen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wade's head.
Wade keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Reinikainen with the ground and pound but Wade uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Reinikainen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Reinikainen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Reinikainen stands up over Wade, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wade working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Reinikainen chips away with some ground and pound.
Reinikainen throws an elbow that misses. Wade uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Reinikainen's guard. Nice move by Wade!#REVR##SUB2#
Reinikainen has his foot on Wade's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wade works his way back into a safe position though.
Wade has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SU#
Wade gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Wade chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Reinikainen can pounce on him.
Reinikainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reinikainen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wade stuffs the takedown.#T2#
Wade pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reinikainen feints a counter leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Wade.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reinikainen sizes up Wade with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Reinikainen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reinikainen tries for a takedown but Wade circles away easily
and Wade counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A good leg kick by Wade.
Left hook, right uppercut from Wade.
Wade misses with a hook.
Reinikainen checks a low kick from Wade.
Wade on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wade bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Reinikainen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wade ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reinikainen moves away.
A big right from Wade misses.
Reinikainen scores with a jab. Wade acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wade swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Wade misses the target. #T3#
Reinikainen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Reinikainen lands with a hook. Wade tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Reinikainen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Reinikainen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Reinikainen throws a leg kick that misses.
Wade rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reinikainen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Reinikainen scores with a nice head shot.
Wade lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wade chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Reinikainen can pounce on him.
Artturi Reinikainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick lands for Reinikainen.
Reinikainen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Reinikainen throws a shot from downtown. Wade moves away and avoids it.
A shot to the liver by Wade. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wade looks to throw the jab but Reinikainen is out of range.
Wade pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reinikainen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wade's sensitive parts.
Nice defenses there by Reinikainen.
Wade tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T4#
Reinikainen lands a head kick!
Wade checks the leg kick.
Wade misses with a looping left.
Reinikainen throws a nice looking combination but Wade bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wade throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slow jab from Wade misses its intended target.
Wade thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - Wade throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reinikainen jabs Wade to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wade is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Reinikainen slips a straight right by Wade.
Reinikainen lands an overhand right.
Reinikainen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Wade had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Wade misses with a low kick.
A low kick lands for Reinikainen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reinikainen misses the shot to the body.
Reinikainen misses with a body shot.
Wade takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
No joy there for Wade, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Reinikainen lands with a straight right. Wade didn't see that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Artturi Reinikainen will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Reinikainen connects with a right hand. Wade shakes it off.
Wade pivots, looking for a leg kick but Reinikainen is out of range and Wade settles back down.
Reinikainen with a nice calf kick.
Wade's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Reinikainen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wade scrambles back to his feet.
Reinikainen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Wade throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reinikainen.
A big left from Wade misses.
Reinikainen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wade misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Reinikainen! But no joy.
A jab from Wade misses.
Wade with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Reinikainen to score with a decent uppercut.
Wade ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reinikainen moves away.
Reinikainen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wade but Wade pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Reinikainen defending well as Wade loads up on a big left hand.
Artturi Reinikainen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wade thuds a left hand into Reinikainen's body.
A nice leg kick from Reinikainen, right into the meat of the thigh.
Reinikainen swings for the body but Wade moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wade. Reinikainen does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Wade takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wade ducks right into an uppercut from Reinikainen.
Wade cracks a nice hook into Reinikainen's ribs.
Wade misses with a straight left.
Reinikainen misses with a body punch
and Wade counters with a big head kick but Reinikainen shrugs it off.
Reinikainen misses with a body shot.
Wade connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Reinikainen cracks Wade with a good jab.
Reinikainen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wade in his tracks.
Reinikainen cracks Wade with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reinikainen throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Wade on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Reinikainen fails with the takedown
and Wade counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wade throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wade connects with a right hand. Reinikainen shakes it off.#T2#
Wade keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wade takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wade throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wade jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reinikainen throws a counter combo.
Wade shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A clash of legs there as Wade blocks the low kick.
Wade misses with a body shot.
Wade pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reinikainen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wade lands with a nice combination. Reinikainen backs away looking to recover.
Reinikainen scoring well with a low kick there.
Wade throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reinikainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wade thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wade throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reinikainen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wade fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Reinikainen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T3#
Wade swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reinikainen ducks under a wild hook from Wade.
Wade connects with a good right hand that stumbles Reinikainen. Reinikainen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Reinikainen misses with a hook. Wade ducked under it nicely.
Reinikainen scores with a jab.
Wade looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Wade.
Reinikainen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#TD2#
Reinikainen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen thows a huge punch but Wade dodges it nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wade regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Artturi Reinikainen has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Reinikainen throws a big right hand that misses.
Reinikainen won't allow Wade to get back to his feet.
Reinikainen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Reinikainen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Reinikainen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Reinikainen distracts Wade with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Reinikainen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Reinikainen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reinikainen throws an elbow that misses. Wade uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Reinikainen's guard. Nice move by Wade!#REVR##SUB2#
Reinikainen isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Wade stacks Reinikainen on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Wade!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Artturi Reinikainen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
A big left from Wade misses.
Reinikainen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Reinikainen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A slow jab from Wade misses its intended target.
Reinikainen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Reinikainen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A cross from Reinikainen lands.
Wade moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Reinikainen lands a slapping body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Reinikainen.
Reinikainen has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Reinikainen shoots in for a takedown but Wade shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wade uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reinikainen.
Wade misses the jab.
Reinikainen cracks Wade with a good jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Reinikainen looks to land a combination but Wade avoids it well.
As Reinikainen looks to move away, Wade throws a big counter combo but Reinikainen just gets out of the way.
Wade moves forwards but Reinikainen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Wade blocks the leg kick.
Wade defending well as Reinikainen loads up on a big left hand.
As Reinikainen backs away, Wade returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Reinikainen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Reinikainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wade throws out the jab.
Wade swings for the body but Reinikainen moves out of range.
Reinikainen checks the leg kick.
Reinikainen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Reinikainen throws a right hand that misses
and Wade counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wade attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wade takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wade loads up on a big right hand but Reinikainen slips the punch.
Wade throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Wade.
Reinikainen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wade throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reinikainen is looking for the big counter here.
Reinikainen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wade's sensitive parts.
Wade takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wade cracks Reinikainen with an open hand slap.
Morgan Wade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Reinikainen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wade keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Morgan Wade is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reinikainen tries for a takedown but Wade circles away easily
and Wade counters with a thumping low kick.
Morgan Wade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artturi Reinikainen.
Reinikainen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Reinikainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wade.
Reinikainen connects with a solid leg kick.
Reinikainen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wade can pounce on him.
Reinikainen lands a really nice looking cross but Wade seems unphased.
Reinikainen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wade.
Wade misses with the combination.
Reinikainen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Reinikainen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wade throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Reinikainen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T3#
Wade gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wade takes one to the chin there.
Wade takes a swing at Reinikainen's ribcage but misses.
Reinikainen connects with the punch.
Wade takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Reinikainen connects with an inside leg kick.
Wade ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Reinikainen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Reinikainen is defended easily by Wade.
Wade throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reinikainen has a takedown stuffed.
Wade stuns Reinikainen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T4#
Reinikainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wade throws a body shot but no joy.
Wade lands a nice shot to the body.
Reinikainen connects with a single shot there.
Wade is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reinikainen.
Wade is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reinikainen.
Wade tried to score with a low kick but Reinikainen checks it.
Wade swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen cracks Wade with a good jab.
Wade throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Reinikainen counters with a nice leg kick.
Wade throws a body punch but Reinikainen moves out of range.
Reinikainen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reinikainen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wade takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wade pivots, looking for a leg kick but Reinikainen is out of range and Wade settles back down.

And that's the end of the fight!
Artturi Reinikainen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Reinikainen 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artturi Reinikainen!

Artturi Reinikainen bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: PFC 270 Petrov vs Williams     
Date:   Jun 06, 2021
#R1#
Escobar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Escobar has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Escobar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reinikainen.
Escobar throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Reinikainen's head.
Escobar throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Reinikainen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Escobar throws a sloppy head kick and Reinikainen moves out of range easily.
Reinikainen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Escobar flicks out a counter leg kick but Reinikainen steps away.
Reinikainen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Escobar misses the shot to the body.
Reinikainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reinikainen scores with a jab to the head.
Reinikainen misses with a looping left.
Reinikainen misses with a few strikes there.
Reinikainen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Escobars jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Reinikainen wants to slow Escobar down by chopping away at his legs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donk. Escobar catches Reinikainen right on the button with a cross.
Reinikainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Escobar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Reinikainen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Escobar scores with a head kick. Reinikainen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Escobar tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Escobar connects with a body shot that sends Reinikainen's belly button to the back.#T1#
Reinikainen misses with a body shot.
Escobar is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Reinikainen with a body shot.
Reinikainen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Reinikainen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Escobar throws a looping overhand right but Reinikainen ducks down to avoid it.
Escobar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reinikainen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Escobar throws a poor cross that misses
letting Reinikainen counter with a right hand.
Reinikainen scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Escobar misses.
Escobar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reinikainen manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Reinikainen misses.
Escobar slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Escobar cracks Reinikainen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reinikainen stuns Escobar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Escobar dodges the punch combination from Reinikainen.
A jab lands there for Reinikainen.
Escobar tries to close the distance and clinch but Reinikainen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Escobar lands a nice shot to the body.
Reinikainen lands an overhand right.
Reinikainen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FF Forever in the buildup to the fight.#T2#
Reinikainen scores with a hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Escobar throws a head kick but Reinikainen moves out of range.
Reinikainen tests Escobar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Escobar.
Escobar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reinikainen throws an off balance right hand
and Escobar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Escobar missing with a left hand there. Reinikainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A quick step to the side and Reinikainen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reinikainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reinikainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Escobar slips under a jab.
Escobar throws a big counter head kick but Reinikainen avoids it with no problem.
Escobar tries to move into range but Reinikainen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Escobar throws a head kick but Reinikainen moves out of range. #TD#
Reinikainen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Escobar manages to get to full guard.
Reinikainen postures up in Escobar's guard and throws a big left but Escobar blocks it. #T3#
Escobar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Reinikainen is in close to Escobar's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Reinikainen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Reinikainen scoring with some ground and pound.
Escobar is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Escobar is trying to control the position but Reinikainen postures up.
Reinikainen landing some decent shots from guard.
Reinikainen works over Escobar with some ground and pound from guard.
Reinikainen throws a big right hand that misses.
Reinikainen throws a big elbow that misses.
Reinikainen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Reinikainen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Escobar's head.
Escobar lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Escobar slips nicely into half guard.#T4#
Escobar prevents Reinikainen from improving his position.
Escobar slows the pace down in half guard.
Reinikainen tries to roll over but Escobar keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reinikainen trying to control from the bottom.
Reinikainen is looking for a sweep. Escobar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Reinikainen actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escobar content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Reinikainen is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Artturi Reinikainen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Reinikainen misses with a left hand
and Escobar counters with a right hand to the body.
Escobar tries to clinch but Reinikainen moves out of range.
Escobar tries a head kick but it misses.
Escobar lands a high kick!
Reinikainen misses with a head kick.
Escobar is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Reinikainen ducks under a wild hook from Escobar.
An attempted straight right counter from Reinikainen misses the target.
Escobar scores with a decent looking hook.
A head kick misses from Escobar.
A head kick misses from Escobar.
Escobar throws a head kick that half lands.
Escobar throws a head kick that misses.
Reinikainen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL2#
Reinikainen tries to keep at a distance but Escobar has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Reinikainen pulls guard successfully.
Reinikainen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Escobar is one step ahead there.
Escobar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Escobar wants to control from the top but Reinikainen keeps moving.
Escobar slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Escobar preventing the sweep.
Reinikainen is working hard here to advance position.
Escobar sitting in guard here, content to control.
Escobar is continuing to stall.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Reinikainen working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Escobar has passed into half guard!
Escobar prevents Reinikainen from improving his position.
Escobar trying to control the action but Reinikainen is working from the bottom.
Escobar content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Reinikainen is looking for a sweep. Escobar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Reinikainen trying to control but Escobar postures up. #T3#
Reinikainen is looking to improve his position.
Escobar is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Escobar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Diego Escobar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Escobar takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Escobar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reinikainen throws an overhand right that lands on Escobar's shoulder, as Escobar tries to avoid the shot.
Escobar lands a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen lands a leg kick that knocks Escobar off balance momentarily.
Reinikainen walks into a straight right hand from Escobar.
Escobar misses the jab.
Escobar checks a leg kick nicely.
Escobar lands a nice shot that snaps Reinikainen's head back.
Diego Escobar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reinikainen lands a really nice looking cross but Escobar seems unphased. #T4#
Reinikainen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Escobar circles away quickly and effectively.
Escobar throws out a counter right but Reinikainen avoids it with no problem.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escobar misses with a hook. Reinikainen ducked under it nicely.
Reinikainen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Escobar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reinikainen.
Escobar walks into a left hand.
Escobar tries a head kick but it misses.
Reinikainen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Reinikainen throws a poor cross that misses
and Escobar counters with a right hand to the body.
Reinikainen throws a low kick, looking for Escobar's leg but Escobar calmly moves out of range.
Escobar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Escobar throws a head kick but Reinikainen moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Reinikainen.
Escobar blocks a low kick nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Escobar.
The fighters circling - Reinikainen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reinikainen missing with a left hand there. Escobar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reinikainen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Escobar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reinikainen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Diego Escobar will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Escobar misses with an uppercut.
Escobar scores with a nice strike.
Escobar on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Reinikainen scores with a jab. Escobar acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Reinikainen blocks a head kick by Escobar.
Reinikainen misses with a few strikes there.
Escobar scores with a nice head shot.
Reinikainen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CL2#
Escobar closes the distance and clinches.
Reinikainen tries to pull guard but Escobar holds him up against the cage and eventually Reinikainen drops back down to his feet.
Reinikainen is trying to break the clinch but Escobar is controlling him.
Escobar swings wildly with an uppercut but Reinikainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar.
Escobar blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Reinikainen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Escobar throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Reinikainen misses with a straight left. #T1#
Reinikainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escobar.
Reinikainen throwing a counter right hand but Escobar manages to avoid it.
Escobar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reinikainen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Reinikainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Escobar.
Escobar checks the leg kick.
A jab from Reinikainen misses.
Reinikainen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Reinikainen misses with a straight left.
Reinikainen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #TD#
Reinikainen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Reinikainen lands a nice forearm strike.
Artturi Reinikainen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Escobar is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Reinikainen off and has taken his back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Escobar is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Reinikainen prevents Escobar from getting a body triangle.#T2#
Escobar is hanging on to Reinikainen's back as he tries to escape.
Good control from Escobar.
Reinikainen turns into Escobar and is now in his guard.
Reinikainen stopping the sweep attempt from Escobar.
Reinikainen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Reinikainen throws a strike but Escobar rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Reinikainen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Escobar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Reinikainen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Escobar has managed to get both his arms back between Reinikainen's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Escobar slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Escobar wants to pass the guard but Reinikainen is keeping the position.#SUB#
Reinikainen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Escobar stopping the sweep attempt from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen wants to control the position but Escobar says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Reinikainen trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Escobar is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Reinikainen wants to improve his position but Escobar is controlling well. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Escobar trying to mount his opponent but Reinikainen defends it.
Reinikainen tries to roll over but Escobar keeps him under control.
Escobar uses his free foot to push down on Reinikainen's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Reinikainen.
Reinikainen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Escobar looking to control and managing it successfully.
Reinikainen is trying to escape the mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Diego Escobar.
I think Escobar 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

 

Event: PFC 268 Blazkov vs Lach     
Date:   May 23, 2021
#R1#
Reinikainen misses with an uppercut. Ozolinsh saw that one coming.
Ozolinsh scores with a hook to the body. Reinikainen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Reinikainen walks into a stiff left hand from Ozolinsh.
Reinikainen avoids a kick to the body.
Ozolinsh throws a looping overhand right but Reinikainen ducks down to avoid it.
Ozolinsh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ozolinsh slips under a jab.
Ozolinsh on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ozolinsh walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ozolinsh fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Reinikainen on the side of the head.
Ozolinsh throws a shot from downtown. Reinikainen moves away and avoids it.
Ozolinsh misses with a looping right.
Reinikainen tries a quick counter leg kick but Ozolinsh is wise to it.
Reinikainen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ozolinsh throws a good cross that connects.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ozolinsh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ozolinsh looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ozolinsh misses with a wild body shot.
Ozolinsh on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ozolinsh changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ozolinsh misses with a jab to the body
and Reinikainen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reinikainen misses with a straight left.
Reinikainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Ozolinsh looks to land a left hand but Reinikainen moved out of range nicely.
Teodors Ozolinsh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ozolinsh scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ozolinsh goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Reinikainen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ozolinsh needs to keep his hands up - Reinikainen had a free shot at his head there.
The fighters circling - Reinikainen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Ozolinsh wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ozolinsh throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ozolinsh swings for the body but Reinikainen moves out of range.
Reinikainen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Reinikainen tests Ozolinsh's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ozolinsh swings for the body but Reinikainen moves out of range.
Ozolinsh staying out of range there.
Ozolinsh throws the left hand but Reinikainen avoids the punch easily.
Ozolinsh slips a jab from Reinikainen.
A bone on bone clash there as Reinikainen blocks the leg kick.
Ozolinsh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reinikainen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Reinikainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ozolinsh fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Reinikainen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ozolinsh cracks Reinikainen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ozolinsh misses with a body kick.
Ozolinsh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reinikainen. #T2#
Reinikainen throws out a loose jab but Ozolinsh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook.
And Reinikainen tries to counter it with a takedown but Ozolinsh pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Reinikainen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ozolinsh looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Reinikainen tries to score with some ground and pound. Ozolinsh controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Reinikainen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Reinikainen postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Ozolinsh tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ozolinsh wants to get back to his feet.
Reinikainen scoring with punches and elbows.
Reinikainen working the strikes but Ozolinsh uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Ozolinsh taking some punishment here, with Reinikainen in his half guard.
Ozolinsh regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Reinikainen.
Ozolinsh looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reinikainen is one step ahead there. #T3#
Reinikainen throws a strike but Ozolinsh rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Reinikainen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ozolinsh manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Reinikainen stopping the sweep attempt from Ozolinsh.
Reinikainen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Reinikainen throwing strikes from guard but Ozolinsh blocks nicely.
Reinikainen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Reinikainen throwing strikes but missing.
Reinikainen throws a big right hand that misses.
Reinikainen postures up in Ozolinsh's guard and throws a big left but Ozolinsh blocks it.
Ozolinsh preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Reinikainen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Reinikainen throws an elbow that misses. Ozolinsh uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Reinikainen's guard. Nice move by Ozolinsh!#REVR#
Reinikainen wants to sweep here but Ozolinsh controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Reinikainen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ozolinsh defends well.#SUB2#
Reinikainen has his foot on Ozolinsh's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ozolinsh works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Reinikainen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ozolinsh doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ozolinsh manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Reinikainen 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#
Ozolinsh keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Artturi Reinikainen will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Reinikainen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ozolinsh connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Reinikainen throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Ozolinsh misses the target.
Ozolinsh throws an overhand right that lands on Reinikainen's shoulder, as Reinikainen tries to avoid the shot.
Ozolinsh with a nice cross.
Reinikainen is looking to score with low kicks.
Ozolinsh stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reinikainen.
Ozolinsh just misses with a punch to the body.
Reinikainen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Reinikainen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ozolinsh tries a head kick but it misses.
Reinikainen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ozolinsh.
The fighters circling - Reinikainen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ozolinsh throws a leg kick but Reinikainen checks it.
Ozolinsh fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Reinikainen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ozolinsh feints and then cracks Reinikainen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Reinikainen down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook to the body
letting Reinikainen counter with a right hand.
Ozolinsh cracks Reinikainen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Reinikainen throws a hook to the side of Ozolinsh's head but Ozolinsh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Reinikainen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ozolinsh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reinikainen manages to avoid it.
A big right from Reinikainen misses.
Ozolinsh throws a low kick, looking for Reinikainen's leg but Reinikainen calmly moves out of range.
Reinikainen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ozolinsh checks it well.
A decent looking cross lands there for Reinikainen.
Ozolinsh ducks under a wild hook from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen throws a hook but Ozolinsh avoids it easily.
Ozolinsh looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ozolinsh scores with a body shot.
Ozolinsh lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ozolinsh throws a hook but Reinikainen blocks it.
Reinikainen moves out of range as Ozolinsh strikes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Reinikainen checks a leg kick.
Ozolinsh slips a straight right by Reinikainen.
Ozolinsh throws a series of punches but Reinikainen moves out of range.
Reinikainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reinikainen feints and then cracks Ozolinsh's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ozolinsh down.
Reinikainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Ozolinsh is just out of range.
Ozolinsh half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ozolinsh is looking to chop away at Reinikainen's legs. #T2#
Ozolinsh connects with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reinikainen with a poor takedown
and Ozolinsh counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reinikainen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Reinikainen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Reinikainen lands a jab.
Ozolinsh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ozolinsh lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ozolinsh throws a half hearted mid kick.
Reinikainen connects with a nice looking jab.
Ozolinsh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reinikainen throws a low kick, looking for Ozolinsh's leg but Ozolinsh calmly moves out of range.
Reinikainen throws an overhand right that lands on Ozolinsh's shoulder, as Ozolinsh tries to avoid the shot.
Ozolinsh checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ozolinsh ducks under a wild hook from Reinikainen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ozolinsh. Reinikainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reinikainen defending well as Ozolinsh loads up on a big left hand.
Ozolinsh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reinikainen misses with a hook.#T3#
Reinikainen throws a leg kick that misses.
Good work by Ozolinsh as he checks the leg kick.
Ozolinsh was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Reinikainen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ozolinsh is out of range.
Ozolinsh scores with a decent looking hook.
That kick from Ozolinsh tenderised Reinikainen's leg. Reinikainen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ozolinsh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reinikainen.
Ozolinsh checks the leg kick.
Reinikainen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Reinikainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh misses with a wild body shot.
Ozolinsh has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Reinikainen finds it's way round the side to connect with Ozolinsh's head.
A leg kick checked by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen defending well as Ozolinsh loads up on a big left hand.
Reinikainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ozolinsh.
Reinikainen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Reinikainen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T4#
Ozolinsh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reinikainen.
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!
Ozolinsh tries to land a leg kick but Reinikainen saw it coming and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ozolinsh. Reinikainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reinikainen thumps Ozolinsh with a low kick.
Ozolinsh's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Reinikainen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ozolinsh scrambles back to his feet.
A solid body kick from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh throws out a powerful jab.
Reinikainen misses with a low kick.
Ozolinsh fails with an attempt to clinch.
Reinikainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Teodors Ozolinsh is winning the standup battle so far.
Ozolinsh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reinikainen with a hook.
Ozolinsh pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ozolinsh just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reinikainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ozolinsh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ozolinsh swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD2#
Reinikainen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ozolinsh is trying to stand back up but Reinikainen is controlling him
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Artturi Reinikainen 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#
Ozolinsh loads up on a big right hand but Reinikainen slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reinikainen. Ozolinsh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ozolinsh lands a body shot.
Good work by Reinikainen as he checks the leg kick.
Reinikainen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Reinikainen loads up on a big right hand but Ozolinsh slips the punch.
Reinikainen swings widly with a right hand
and Ozolinsh counters with a stiff right hand.
Reinikainen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Reinikainen misses with a looping left.
Reinikainen cracks Ozolinsh with an open hand slap.
Ozolinsh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reinikainen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ozolinsh with a body shot.
Reinikainen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Reinikainen shoots and misses
enabling Ozolinsh to counter with a crisp jab.
Reinikainen lands with a cross.
Reinikainen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ozolinsh defending well as Reinikainen loads up on a big left hand.
A cross from Ozolinsh lands.
Reinikainen lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
Ozolinsh connects with a body shot.
Ozolinsh throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Ozolinsh misses.
Reinikainen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ozolinsh checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ozolinsh swings for the body but Reinikainen moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ozolinsh checks a leg kick.
Ozolinsh with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Reinikainen scores with a decent looking hook.
Reinikainen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ozolinsh. That did some damage!
Ozolinsh throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Reinikainen motions for Ozolinsh to come forward. Reinikainen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reinikainen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ozolinsh blocks a jab.
Ozolinsh scores with a crisp jab that stopped Reinikainen in his tracks.
Reinikainen misses with a lunging right hand
and Ozolinsh counters with an outside leg kick.
Ozolinsh avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Reinikainen with a nice cross.
Reinikainen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ozolinsh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reinikainen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Teodors Ozolinsh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Reinikainen misses with a straight right.
Good standup being displayed there by Ozolinsh as he connects with a hook.
Ozolinsh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reinikainen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ozolinsh checks a leg kick.
Ozolinsh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reinikainen.
Ozolinsh just misses with a punch to the body.
Reinikainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ozolinsh was well out of range. Poor timing from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen misses with a low kick.
And Ozolinsh counters with a quick kick to the body but Reinikainen blocks it.
Reinikainen fails with the takedown.
Ozolinsh tries to clinch but Reinikainen is having none of it.
Reinikainen fails to land the takedown.
Teodors Ozolinsh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artturi Reinikainen.
Nice body punch from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Reinikainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Reinikainen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reinikainen.
Ozolinsh takes one to the side of the head.
A nice leg kick from Ozolinsh, right into the meat of the thigh.
Reinikainen misses with a hook.
Ozolinsh throws a poor cross that misses
and Reinikainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ozolinsh drops his hands momentarily and Reinikainen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Reinikainen.
Ozolinsh has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Reinikainen finds it's way round the side to connect with Ozolinsh's head.
A swing and a miss from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen scores with a nice right hand.
Ozolinsh throws a sloppy head kick and Reinikainen moves out of range easily.
Nice takedown defense from Ozolinsh. No joy for Reinikainen on that attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reinikainen throws out a leg kick but Ozolinsh moves out of range and Reinikainen only half commits.
Reinikainen throws a leg kick
and Ozolinsh counters with a left to the body.
Ozolinsh works Reinikainen's body with a nice hook.#T4#
Ozolinsh throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Reinikainen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ozolinsh defends it well.
Ozolinsh fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd cheers as Ozolinsh lands an impressive looking overhand right. Reinikainen doesn't seem phased though.
Ozolinsh lands an overhand right.
Reinikainen misses with a straight right.
Reinikainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Ozolinsh misses its intended target.
Ozolinsh feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Reinikainens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ozolinsh tries to clinch up.
Ozolinsh scores with a nice strike.
Ozolinsh throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Decent striking displayed by Ozolinsh there.
Reinikainen throws a looping overhand right but Ozolinsh ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ozolinsh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reinikainen.
Ozolinsh swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ozolinsh thuds his right hand into Reinikainen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ozolinsh fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ozolinsh has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ozolinsh there as he acknowledges the shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Teodors Ozolinsh.
I think Reinikainen 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Artturi Reinikainen!

Artturi Reinikainen 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: PFC 260 Poli vs Serronen     
Date:   Apr 18, 2021
#R1#
Reinikainen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yamaguchi's sensitive parts. #CL#
Reinikainen closes the distance and clinches.
Reinikainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reinikainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yamaguchi misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Yamaguchi.
A short right from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen prevents a body shot from Yamaguchi.
A short right from Yamaguchi.
Reinikainen blocking some punches. #BC#
Reinikainen manages to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi throws a sloppy head kick and Reinikainen moves out of range easily.
Yamaguchi connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reinikainen lands with a straight right. Yamaguchi didn't see that one coming.#TD#
Reinikainen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Yamaguchi tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Reinikainen manages to move to mount!
Yamaguchi is working to get back to half guard.
Yamaguchi tries to lock up and control but Reinikainen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T1#
Yamaguchi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Reinikainen tries to control but Yamaguchi wriggling away.
Yamaguchi slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Yamaguchi wants to improve his position but Reinikainen is controlling well.
Yamaguchi is still trying to improve position.
Reinikainen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Yamaguchi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Reinikainen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reinikainen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Yamaguchi trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Yamaguchi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Reinikainen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Yamaguchi is pressing down on Reinikainen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Reinikainen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Reinikainen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Reinikainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Yamaguchi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reinikainen preventing the sweep.
Reinikainen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Yamaguchi keeping moving, preventing Reinikainen from controlling successfully.
Reinikainen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yamaguchi works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Reinikainen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Reinikainen distracts Yamaguchi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Reinikainen preventing the sweep.
Reinikainen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Yamaguchi's face as Reinikainen controls the position.
Yamaguchi is trying to get back to half guard.
Yamaguchi wants to get back to his feet.
Reinikainen throws a strike aimed at the side of Yamaguchi's head but Yamaguchi avoids it well.
Yamaguchi tries to bench press Reinikainen off him but Reinikainen keeps the position.
Reinikainen working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
Reinikainen working the body and head with strikes.
Reinikainen in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Reinikainen misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Reinikainen prevents Yamaguchi from escaping the position.
Yamaguchi is trying to improve his position.
Reinikainen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yamaguchi keeps working.
Reinikainen lands a few punches from side control.
Reinikainen in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Reinikainen tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Reinikainen looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Yamaguchi is avoiding damage well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reinikainen working the body and head with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Artturi Reinikainen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Yamaguchi misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD#
and Reinikainen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Yamaguchi manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Reinikainen keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
A short right from Reinikainen on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi throws a punch but it's blocked by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yamaguchi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reinikainen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yamaguchi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yamaguchi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reinikainen's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yamaguchi misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Reinikainen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Reinikainen.
Reinikainen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Reinikainen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yamaguchi on the side of the head.
Yamaguchi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A big left from Reinikainen misses. #T1#
Reinikainen slips a jab from Yamaguchi.
Reinikainen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yamaguchi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yamaguchi swings for the body but Reinikainen moves out of range.
Yamaguchi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Reinikainen closes the distance and clinches up with Yamaguchi, looking for a takedown. Reinikainen pushes Yamaguchi against the cage but Yamaguchi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Reinikainen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Yamaguchi in his tracks.
Yamaguchi throws a chopping leg kick but Reinikainen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Reinikainen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reinikainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yamaguchi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yamaguchi slips under a jab from Reinikainen.#TD#
Reinikainen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Yamaguchi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Yamaguchi 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#
Yamaguchi is thwarting Reinikainen's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reinikainen is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Reinikainen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Reinikainen working a defensive guard here.
Yamaguchi looking to pass the guard.
Reinikainen being controlled here, momentarily.
Reinikainen wants to sweep here but Yamaguchi controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Yamaguchi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Reinikainen pulls Yamaguchi in to control the position.
Reinikainen keeping moving, preventing Yamaguchi from controlling successfully.
Reinikainen can't keep his opponent in guard - Yamaguchi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Reinikainen trying to control from the bottom.
Reinikainen won't allow Yamaguchi to pass to mount.
Yamaguchi wants to control but Reinikainen is keeping him busy.
Artturi Reinikainen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU2#
Yamaguchi decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Artturi Reinikainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reinikainen tries a head kick but it misses. #T4#
Yamaguchi throws a lazy right hand but Reinikainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Artturi Reinikainen is winning the standup battle so far.
Reinikainen cracks Yamaguchi with an open hand slap.
Kai Yamaguchi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yamaguchi throws a series of punches but Reinikainen avoids them all with ease.
Yamaguchi takes a swing at Reinikainen's ribcage but misses.
Reinikainen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Yamaguchi momentarily.
Reinikainen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Yamaguchi lands a lovely overhand right.
A big left from Yamaguchi misses.
Reinikainen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Yamaguchi sprawls and moves away.
Reinikainen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Yamaguchi throws a series of punches but Reinikainen avoids them all with ease.
Reinikainen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Yamaguchi misses with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yamaguchi misses with a straight left.
Yamaguchi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen is looking to counter punch.
Reinikainen lands an overhand right.
Reinikainen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Yamaguchi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Yamaguchi scores with a hook to the body. Reinikainen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Yamaguchi throws a lazy right hand but Reinikainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That kick from Reinikainen tenderised Yamaguchi's leg. Yamaguchi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Yamaguchi scores with a nice head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kai Yamaguchi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Reinikainen misses with a wild body shot.
Yamaguchi throws a hook but Reinikainen blocks it.
Reinikainen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Reinikainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yamaguchi.
Reinikainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yamaguchi lands a nice hook to Reinikainen's body. Reinikainen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Reinikainen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Yamaguchi's head backwards.
Yamaguchi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yamaguchi throws a shot from downtown. Reinikainen moves away and avoids it.
Reinikainen lands with an overhand left.
Yamaguchi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Reinikainen is defended easily by Yamaguchi.
Reinikainen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Yamaguchi throws an overhand right that lands on Reinikainen's shoulder, as Reinikainen tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Reinikainen misses the target.#T1#
Yamaguchi takes a swing at Reinikainen's ribcage but misses.
Reinikainen avoids the body shot from Yamaguchi.
Reinikainen moves in looking to clinch but Yamaguchi pushes him off.
Yamaguchi with the inside leg kick.
Yamaguchi catches Reinikainen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Reinikainen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Yamaguchi's head.
Reinikainen lands a right hook to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Yamaguchi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Reinikainen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Reinikainen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Yamaguchi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Reinikainen finds it's way round the side to connect with Yamaguchi's head.
Reinikainen wants to land a leg kick but Yamaguchi is out of range.
Yamaguchi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reinikainen.
Nice straight punches there by Reinikainen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Reinikainen.
Yamaguchi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Reinikainen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reinikainen lands with a kick to the ribs.
Reinikainen defending well as Yamaguchi loads up on a big left hand.
Reinikainen defending well as Yamaguchi loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Reinikainen misses. #T2#
Yamaguchi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Reinikainen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Yamaguchi.
A jab from Reinikainen finds it's way through Yamaguchi's defenses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yamaguchi. Reinikainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yamaguchi needs to keep his hands up - Reinikainen had a free shot at his head there.
Reinikainen scores with a three punch combo!
Yamaguchi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yamaguchi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reinikainen.
Yamaguchi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yamaguchi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reinikainen.
Reinikainen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reinikainen fails to land the takedown.
Reinikainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reinikainen quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Reinikainen slips under a jab.
Yamaguchi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Reinikainen's head backwards.#T3#
Reinikainen ducks right into an uppercut from Yamaguchi.
A slapping leg kick lands for Reinikainen.
Yamaguchi connects with a jab.
Reinikainen throws a head kick but Yamaguchi moves out of range.
Yamaguchi connects with a body shot that sends Reinikainen's belly button to the back.
Reinikainen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Reinikainen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Yamaguchi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Yamaguchi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Reinikainen's hands.
Reinikainen scores with a hook.
Yamaguchi misses with a body shot.
Reinikainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Yamaguchi is just out of range.
Reinikainen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yamaguchi blocks a head kick by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen lands with a shot to the body.
Yamaguchi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Reinikainen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T4#
Reinikainen throws a leg kick but Yamaguchi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Yamaguchi throws a lazy right hand but Reinikainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yamaguchi thuds his right hand into Reinikainen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Yamaguchi checks the leg kick.
Reinikainen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Reinikainen misses with a hook.
Reinikainen shoots and misses
and Reinikainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artturi Reinikainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yamaguchi blocks a jab.
Yamaguchi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Yamaguchi tries to land a leg kick but Reinikainen saw it coming and moves away.
Reinikainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reinikainen throws a sloppy head kick and Yamaguchi moves out of range easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yamaguchi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reinikainen takes a swing at Yamaguchi's ribcage but misses.
Yamaguchi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yamaguchi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Yamaguchi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Artturi Reinikainen.
I think Reinikainen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artturi Reinikainen!

A less than humble Artturi Reinikainen misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: PFC 249 Blazkov vs Laine     
Date:   Feb 28, 2021
#R1#
Reinikainen throws a leg kick but Half Assed sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Reinikainen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A nice leg kick from Reinikainen, right into the meat of the thigh.
A shot to the liver by Half Assed. Beautiful body shot.
Reinikainen tries to move into range but Half Assed moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#TD#
Reinikainen drives through with a takedown into Half Assed's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Reinikainen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Reinikainen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Half Assed is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Half Assed working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Reinikainen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Reinikainen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Reinikainen scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Half Assed has his foot on Reinikainen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Reinikainen works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Half Assed looking for subs off his back but Reinikainen has passed one foot through into half guard.
Reinikainen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Half Assed keeps working. #T1#
Reinikainen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Reinikainen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Half Assed does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Reinikainen working Half Assed over with strikes.
Reinikainen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Half Assed does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Half Assed taking some punishment here, with Reinikainen in his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Half Assed is trying to control but can't.
Reinikainen prevents Half Assed from improving his position.
Reinikainen thows a huge punch but Half Assed dodges it nicely.
Half Assed wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Half Assed keeps trying to improve his position.
Reinikainen working Half Assed over with strikes.
Reinikainen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Reinikainen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Half Assed tries to roll over but Reinikainen keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Half Assed is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Reinikainen pulls his head out easily.
Reinikainen is looking to advance position but Half Assed won't allow it.
Half Assed wants to improve his position but Reinikainen is controlling well.
Reinikainen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T3#
Half Assed trying to control from the bottom.
Reinikainen frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Reinikainen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Half Assed tries to hold on but Reinikainen postures up.
Reinikainen is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Half Assed can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Half Assed is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Half Assed regains half guard.
Half Assed trying to control but Reinikainen postures up. #T4#
Half Assed tries to get to full guard but Reinikainen has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Half Assed looking for submissions off his back.
Reinikainen wants to free his trapped foot but Half Assed is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Half Assed wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Half Assed is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Reinikainen pulls his head out easily.
Half Assed wants to control but Reinikainen is keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Artturi Reinikainen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Reinikainen tries for a takedown but Half Assed circles away easily
and Half Assed counters with a right hand to the body.
Half Assed lands a jab to the head.
Reinikainen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Half Assed can do to turn this around?
Half Assed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reinikainen manages to avoid it.
Half Assed checks a low kick from Reinikainen.
Half Assed misses the shot to the body.
Half Assed connects with a right hand. Reinikainen shakes it off.
Reinikainen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reinikainen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Half Assed checks the leg kick.
Half Assed takes a swing at Reinikainen's ribcage but misses.
Half Assed throws a hook but Reinikainen avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Half Assed chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Reinikainen can pounce on him.
Half Assed punishes Reinikainen's body with a nice straight punch.
Half Assed on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Half Assed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Reinikainen misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Half Assed counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Half Assed.
Half Assed trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Reinikainen manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##T1#
Half Assed trying to keep a closed guard but Reinikainen is proving a slippery customer.
Reinikainen landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Half Assed had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Reinikainen defends it easily.
Reinikainen wants to pass the guard but Half Assed is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Half Assed looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Reinikainen has picked Half Assed up and slammed him! Half Assed can't keep hold of the triangle and Reinikainen manages to pass to side control!
Reinikainen working the head and body with strikes.
Half Assed manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Half Assed has a hand on Reinikainen's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Reinikainen takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#T2#
Half Assed in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Reinikainen lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Half Assed hang on?
Reinikainen with the ground and pound from mount.
Half Assed is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Half Assed tries to reverse the position but Reinikainen maintains control.
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!
Reinikainen wants to control the pace but Half Assed is squirming around nicely.
Half Assed slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Reinikainen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Half Assed trying to control but Reinikainen postures up. #T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Half Assed manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Half Assed looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Reinikainen passes into side control.
Half Assed is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Half Assed's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Reinikainen is looking to take a break and control but Half Assed is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Half Assed tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Half Assed can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Half Assed sneaks back into half guard.
Reinikainen lands with a punch from half guard.
Reinikainen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Half Assed is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Artturi Reinikainen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Reinikainen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Half Assed is just riding it out for now. Reinikainen eventually gives up the hold.
Half Assed is trying to control but Reinikainen passes into side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Artturi Reinikainen dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Reinikainen slips a straight right by Half Assed.
Reinikainen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Reinikainen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Half Asseds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Reinikainen slips under a jab from Half Assed.
Reinikainen walks into a stiff left hand from Half Assed.
Reinikainen throws the kick towards the body but Half Assed avoids it.
Half Assed checks a leg kick nicely.
Half Assed looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Reinikainen moves away from the strike by Half Assed.
Nice body punch from Half Assed.
Reinikainen throws the kick towards the body but Half Assed avoids it.
Half Assed throws a body shot but no joy.
Half Assed misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reinikainen tries a low kick but Half Assed avoids it.
Half Assed misses the shot to the body.
Anti Half Assed seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Half Assed uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reinikainen.
Half Assed steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Half Assed moves into 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!
Reinikainen throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Reinikainen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reinikainen.
Reinikainen gets through Half Assed's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Half Assed.
Half Assed swings wildly with an uppercut but Reinikainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Half Assed.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Half Assed.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Half Assed.
Half Assed tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Reinikainen breaks the clinch. #CL#
Reinikainen moves into the clinch.
Reinikainen scores with a hook to the body.
Half Assed takes a shot to the head.
Reinikainen takes a shot to the head.
Half Assed lands a hook that snaps the head of Reinikainen backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right handed body shot lands from Half Assed.
Half Assed misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reinikainen lands with a left to the head.
Anti Half Assed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Half Assed throws a punch but it's blocked by Reinikainen.
Half Assed putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Reinikainen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Half Assed misses with some punches.
Reinikainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reinikainen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Half Asseds head.
Reinikainen can't find room to land a body shot as Half Assed controls the action.
Reinikainen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Half Assed wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Reinikainen has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Reinikainen fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Reinikainen.
Half Assed lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Reinikainen or not.
Half Assed tries a body shot but Reinikainen blocks it.
Half Assed lands a hook that snaps the head of Reinikainen backwards.
Reinikainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Reinikainen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reinikainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Half Assed is just out of range.
Half Assed throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Half Assed looks to land a left hand but Reinikainen moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Reinikainen avoids the body shot from Half Assed.
A solid leg kick lands there for Reinikainen.
Reinikainen throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Half Assed.
Reinikainen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Half Assed fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Half Assed with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Half Assed misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Half Assed missing with a left hand there. Reinikainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reinikainen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Half Assed with a jab.
Half Assed scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Reinikainen tried to score with a low kick but Half Assed checks it.
Artturi Reinikainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Half Assed sizes up Reinikainen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T4#
Half Assed tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Reinikainen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Half Assed on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Half Assed jabs Reinikainen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reinikainen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Some wild striking there from Reinikainen.
Half Assed misses with an uppercut. Reinikainen saw that one coming.
Half Assed missing with a left hand there. Reinikainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reinikainen is looking to counter with head kicks.
Reinikainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Half Assed.
Reinikainen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Half Assed momentarily.
Half Assed misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reinikainen.
Half Assed swats away the attempt to clinch by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Half Assed scores with a crisp jab that stopped Reinikainen in his tracks.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artturi Reinikainen!

Artturi Reinikainen decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: PFC 244 Sitsongrit vs Kenobi     
Date:   Feb 07, 2021
#R1#
Bamalog takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bamalog looks for the body kick but Reinikainen saw that one coming.
Reinikainen misses with a kick to the body.
Reinikainen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bamalog is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bamalog throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Reinikainen's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bamalog. Reinikainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bamalog throws a body punch but Reinikainen moves out of range.
As Bamalog backs off Reinikainen throws a huge counter combo but Bamalog manages to avoid it all.
Bamalog looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bamalog throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice jab there from Bamalog.
Reinikainen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bamalog throws out a loose jab but Reinikainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bamalog wants to clinch up but Reinikainen keeps it at a distance.
Bamalog wants to clinch up but Reinikainen keeps it at a distance.
Reinikainen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reinikainen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jab by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bamalog has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Reinikainen.
Bamalog takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#TD2#
Reinikainen shoots in and bounces Bamalog off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#T1#
Bamalog utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Reinikainen is looking to pass into half guard but Bamalog pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Bamalog is in guard.#REVR##SU#
Reinikainen is working an open guard so Bamalog takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Bamalog slips a jab from Reinikainen.
Bamalog looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bamalog on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bamalog.
Bamalog lands a jab.
Bamalog throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Reinikainen counters with a shoot takedown. Bamalog fights it but they end up in guard.
Reinikainen postures up in Bamalog's guard and throws a big left but Bamalog blocks it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Reinikainen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Reinikainen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bamalog is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Reinikainen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Reinikainen throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bamalog wants to stand but Reinikainen is controlling the position.
Reinikainen distracts Bamalog with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Reinikainen throwing strikes but missing.
Reinikainen throws a big right hand that misses.
Reinikainen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Reinikainen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Reinikainen looking to pass the guard.
Bamalog utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Reinikainen stays in close to Bamalog's body and controls the position.
Reinikainen throws a big elbow that misses.
Reinikainen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bamalog is keeping the position for now.
Reinikainen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Reinikainen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bamalog is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Reinikainen is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bamalog.
Teke Bamalog is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bamalog throws a sloppy head kick
and Reinikainen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reinikainen tests Bamalog's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bamalog throws a sloppy body shot
and Reinikainen counters with a one-two to the body.
Bamalog staying out of range there.
Bamalog stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reinikainen.
Bamalog throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reinikainen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bamalog moves away from the strike by Reinikainen. #T4#
Reinikainen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reinikainen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #TD2#
Reinikainen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bamalog manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bamalog preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Reinikainen postures up in Bamalog's guard and throws a big left but Bamalog blocks it.
Reinikainen throws a big right hand that misses.
Reinikainen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bamalog's head.
Reinikainen trying to control but Bamalog is working from the bottom.
Reinikainen throwing strikes but missing. #ES#
Bamalog has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Reinikainen is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Artturi Reinikainen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Reinikainen throws a hook but Bamalog avoids it easily.
Bamalog connects with the punch.
Reinikainen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bamalog.
Reinikainen throws a hook but Bamalog avoids it easily.
Bamalog misses with a hook
and Reinikainen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bamalog scores with a nice head shot.
Bamalog ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reinikainen moves away.
Bamalog throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Teke Bamalog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reinikainen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Reinikainen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Reinikainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bamalog.
Artturi Reinikainen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reinikainen misses with a leg kick.
Bamalog misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bamalog jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A bone on bone clash there as Reinikainen blocks the leg kick.
Reinikainen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A head kick misses from Bamalog.
Reinikainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bamalog.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bamalog has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bamalog there as he acknowledges the shot.
Reinikainen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bamalog throws a jab when Reinikainen was well out of range.
Reinikainen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Bamalog swings for the body but Reinikainen moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Reinikainen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Reinikainen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Reinikainen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bamalog is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Reinikainen.#CUT2#It looks like Teke Bamalog has been cut.
Bamalog has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Reinikainen finds it's way round the side to connect with Bamalog's head. #TD2#
Reinikainen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Reinikainen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Reinikainen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Reinikainen wants to take a breather but Bamalog is having none of it.
Bamalog blocking the ground and pound attempt from Reinikainen.
Bamalog has hold of Reinikainen's hands but Reinikainen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Reinikainen is looking to take a break and control but Bamalog is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Well, if Reinikainen 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. #ES#
Bamalog manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Bamalog misses with a wild body shot.
Reinikainen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bamalog misses with a wild body shot.
Reinikainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bamalog takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bamalog pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reinikainen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Reinikainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bamalog.
A telegraphed right hand from Bamalog misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Bamalog.
Reinikainen ducks under a wild hook from Bamalog.
Reinikainen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T3#
Reinikainen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bamalog has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A head kick misses from Bamalog.
Bamalog thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bamalog misses with a straight right.
Bamalog is looking to slow Reinikainen down with leg kicks.
Reinikainen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Reinikainen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Reinikainen misses with a low kick.
Reinikainen checks the leg kick.
Reinikainen with the counter takedown but Bamalog avoids it easily.
Reinikainen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Reinikainen stuns Bamalog with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Reinikainen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Reinikainen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bamalog's sensitive parts.
Reinikainen tries to work over Bamalog's front leg with a kick but Bamalog checks it.
Reinikainen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bamalog pinned against the cage. Bamalog gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bamalog scores with a one two! Reinikainen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bamalog looks to score with a jab to the body but Reinikainen is just out of range.
Reinikainen tries a low kick but Bamalog avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Bamalog.
Reinikainen lands a leg kick that knocks Bamalog off balance momentarily.
Bamalog blocks a head kick by Reinikainen.
A cross from Bamalog lands.
Bamalog throws out a powerful jab.
Reinikainen with a nice calf kick.
Reinikainen defending well as Bamalog loads up on a big left hand.
Reinikainen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bamalog has time to react.
Reinikainen throws a wild body kick that Bamalog sees coming a mile off.
Bamalog misses with a hook
and Reinikainen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice uppercut there from Bamalog.
Bamalog lands with a cross.
Reinikainen moves away from the strike by Bamalog.
Reinikainen moves out of range of the body kick from Bamalog.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Teke Bamalog will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Teke Bamalog's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Reinikainen throws a shot from downtown. Bamalog moves away and avoids it.
Bamalog wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bamalog blocks a leg kick.
Bamalog swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reinikainen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Reinikainen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Reinikainen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bamalog scores with a nice body kick.
Reinikainen moves out of range as Bamalog strikes.
Reinikainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bamalog.
Bamalog throws a big shot that misses.
Reinikainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bamalog moves out of range as Reinikainen strikes.
Bamalog cracks Reinikainen with a good jab.
Bamalog takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bamalog throws a shot from downtown. Reinikainen moves away and avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reinikainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bamalog.
Reinikainen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T1#
The fighters circling - Reinikainen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reinikainen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bamalog has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Reinikainen scores with a spinning back kick!
Reinikainen tries to land a leg kick but Bamalog saw it coming and moves away.
Reinikainen avoids a kick to the body.
Bamalog tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Reinikainen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bamalog throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reinikainen feints and then cracks Bamalog's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bamalog down.
Bamalog misses with a kick to the body.
Bamalog is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bamalog scores with a sloppy right hand. Reinikainen should have avoided that one.
Reinikainen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Reinikainen scores with a jab.
Reinikainen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Reinikainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bamalog throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bamalog moves out of range of the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bamalog swings widly with a right hand
and Reinikainen counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Bamalog scores with a hook to the body. Reinikainen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bamalog throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Reinikainen misses with a hook. Bamalog ducked under it nicely.
Nice shot by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen lands a right hook to the body.
Bamalog with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bamalog tries to clinch but Reinikainen moves out of range.
Reinikainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reinikainen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Reinikainen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Reinikainen with a jab.
Reinikainen misses with a low kick.
Reinikainen tries to work over Bamalog's front leg with a kick but Bamalog checks it.
Reinikainen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Reinikainen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Reinikainen moves away from the strike by Bamalog.
Bamalog throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Bamalog misses with a straight right.
Reinikainen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bamalog if he has to take too many more of those.
Reinikainen slips a straight right by Bamalog.
Bamalog misses with a lunging right hand
and Reinikainen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bamalog catches Reinikainen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#TD2#
Reinikainen shoots in and gets a takedown into Bamalog's guard.

Bamalog has his feet on Reinikainen's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reinikainen shoots in for a takedown but Bamalog shows good takedown defense.
A leg kick checked by Bamalog.
Bamalog tries to clinch up.
Reinikainen throws a wild body kick that Bamalog sees coming a mile off.
Reinikainen dives in for a single leg takedown but Bamalog sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bamalog lands a jab to the head.
Reinikainen lands a right hook to the body.
Reinikainen with a hook.
Bamalog throws a hook to the side of Reinikainen's head but Reinikainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A countering left hand to the body from Reinikainen misses.#T4#
Bamalog uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Reinikainen cracks Bamalog with a good jab.
Reinikainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bamalog throws a body shot but no joy.
Bamalog misses the jab.
Decent striking displayed by Reinikainen there.
Reinikainen misses with a looping left.
Bamalog throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bamalog throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bamalog throws a head kick but Reinikainen moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bamalog. Reinikainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bamalog throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bamalog takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Reinikainen misses the target.
Jab from Reinikainen.
Bamalog doesn't manage to clinch there - Reinikainen circles away.
Reinikainen lands a head kick!

And that's the end of the fight!
Artturi Reinikainen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Reinikainen 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artturi Reinikainen!

In his post fight interview, Artturi Reinikainen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Teke Bamalog was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll kick ass this bastard'.

 

Event: PFC 238 Tuala vs Blazkov     
Date:   Jan 10, 2021
#R1#
Darren tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Reinikainen scores with a nice strike.
Darren ducks under a wild hook from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen throws a poor cross that misses
and Darren cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reinikainen misses with a hook to the body
and Darren counters with a stiff right hand.
Reinikainen lands with a hook. Darren tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Reinikainen.
Darren misses with a left hand
and Reinikainen counters with a stiff right hand.
Reinikainen jabs Darren right on the nose. Darren blinks but takes it well.
Reinikainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Darren throws out a counter right but Reinikainen avoids it with no problem.
Reinikainen scores with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reinikainen cracks Darren with a right hand to the side of the head.
Reinikainen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good shot there by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen lands with a hook. Darren tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Reinikainen.
James Darren is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Reinikainen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Darren is trying to defend but Reinikainen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Darren wants to get back to his feet. #ES2#
Darren has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Reinikainen is on him like a limpet, forcing Darren back against the cage.
Darren misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters up against the cage, Darren throws an elbow but misses.
Darren blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Darren.
Darren lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Reinikainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Darren.
Darren lands an elbow just above Reinikainen 's eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Darren pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T2#
Reinikainen misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Darren fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Darren ducks under a wild hook from Reinikainen.
Darren swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Reinikainen throws a leg kick
and Darren counters with a nice leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Reinikainen.
Reinikainen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Darren. That did some damage!
Reinikainen connects with an inside leg kick.
Reinikainen throws a lazy right hand but Darren sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Darren raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Darren cracks Reinikainen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Reinikainen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL2#
and Darren holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Reinikainen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Darren is defending well.
Darren scores with a nice hook to the head.
Reinikainen wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artturi Reinikainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reinikainen is looking to take this one to the mat.#T3#
Darren gets underhooks to prevent Reinikainen's takedown attempt.
Reinikainen blocks a body shot from Darren.
Reinikainen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Darren pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Darren throws an elbow but misses.
Reinikainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Darren lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Darren throws an elbow but misses.
Reinikainen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Darren pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Reinikainen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Reinikainen blocks the elbow strike.
Reinikainen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Darren backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reinikainen.
Still in the clinch, Darren scores with a nice short uppercut.
Darren misses with an elbow over the top.
Darren lands an elbow inside.
Reinikainen blocks an elbow strike from Darren. #T4#
Darren lands an elbow that stopped Reinikainen in his tracks for a moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reinikainen misses with a punch on the inside.
Darren misses with an elbow over the top.
Reinikainen scores with a hook to the body.
Darren throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Darren goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Darren throws an elbow but misses. #BC#
Reinikainen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reinikainen throws a shot from downtown. Darren moves away and avoids it.
Reinikainen cracks a nice hook into Darren's ribs.
Darren has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reinikainen throws a body shot but no joy.
Reinikainen thuds his right hand into Darren's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Reinikainen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Artturi Reinikainen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Reinikainen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Darren tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Reinikainen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Reinikainen checks a leg kick.#CL2#
Darren moves into the clinch successfully.
Reinikainen dodges an elbow strike from Darren.
James Darren seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Darren blocking some punches.
Reinikainen has a couple of punches blocked by Darren.
Darren lands an elbow inside that Reinikainen shrugs off. #CUT2#It looks like Artturi Reinikainen has been cut.
Darren lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Reinikainen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Darren prevents it.
Darren tries a body shot but Reinikainen blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darren creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Reinikainen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Darren.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Reinikainen is leaning against Darren and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T1#
Darren pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Reinikainen blocks the elbow strike.
Darren throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Reinikainen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Darren softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Reinikainen dodges an elbow strike from Darren.
Reinikainen blocks an elbow strike.
Darren throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Reinikainen tries to work over Darren's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Darren misses with an elbow over the top.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Darren is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artturi Reinikainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Darren throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Darren pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Reinikainen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Darren after a bit of a struggle.
Darren tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reinikainen is trying to push Darren away but Darren has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Reinikainen avoids a wild elbow strike from Darren.#T2#
Darren throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Darren prevents the takedown attempt.
Darren lands an elbow inside that Reinikainen shrugs off.
Darren prevents a body shot from Reinikainen.
Darren blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reinikainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Darren throws an elbow but misses.
Reinikainen wants a takedown.
Darren looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Still in the clinch, Reinikainen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reinikainen misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Reinikainen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reinikainen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Reinikainen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Darren sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Reinikainen somewhat.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Reinikainen misses the target.
Darren swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Reinikainen connects with a solid leg kick.
Reinikainen misses the body punch #KD2#
and Darren counters with a crisp right hand that drops Reinikainen! Darren lets Reinikainen back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Reinikainen misses with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Reinikainen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Reinikainen.
Reinikainen scores with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Darren on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Reinikainen is looking to land body kicks.
Darren throws a big counter head kick but Reinikainen avoids it with no problem.
Reinikainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Despite the aggression on Darren's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Reinikainen lands an overhand right.
Darren misses with a low kick as Reinikainen jumps back.
Reinikainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Darren.
Darren's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4#
Darren has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Darren there as he acknowledges the shot.
Reinikainen is looking to score with low kicks.
Darren tries to counter by closing the distance.
Reinikainen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Reinikainen cracks Darren with a right hand to the side of the head.
Reinikainen lands a jab.
Reinikainen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Reinikainen throws a chopping leg kick but Darren manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Darren only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Darren moves out of range of the strikes.
Darren misses with a looping left.
The fighters circling - Darren throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Darren checks a leg kick nicely.
Good work by Darren as he checks the leg kick.
Darren takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Darren showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Artturi Reinikainen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Reinikainen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Darren defends well and Reinikainen ends up having to push Darren into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Darren gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Reinikainen.
With the fighters up against the cage, Darren throws an elbow but misses.
Darren pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Reinikainen tries to break the clinch but Darren is controlling the position.
Darren is pressed up against the cage. Reinikainen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Darren down to the mat. Darren avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artturi Reinikainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body kick from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen misses with a hook to the body
and Darren counters with a straight right hand.
Reinikainen cracks Darren with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reinikainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Darren.
Darren steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reinikainen. Darren does a little dance to reset his feet.
Darren flicks out a counter leg kick but Reinikainen steps away.
Reinikainen throws a push kick but Darren slaps the foot to one side.
Darren steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reinikainen.
Darren flicks out a counter leg kick but Reinikainen steps away.#T1#
Reinikainen tries for a takedown but Darren circles away easily
and Darren counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reinikainen misses the shot to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Darren as Reinikainen shoots in.
Darren slips under a jab.
Reinikainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Darren.
Darren paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#ROC2#Reinikainen is rocked!
Reinikainen connects with an inside leg kick.
Oh Reinikainen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Darren moves to clinch but Reinikainen breaks away
and Reinikainen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Reinikainen seems to have got his legs back now.
A jab from Reinikainen misses.
It seemed like Darren was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Reinikainen digs a good hook to Darren's body.
Darren has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Reinikainen finds it's way round the side to connect with Darren's head.
Darren stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen throws a lazy right hand but Darren sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reinikainen lands with a thumping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reinikainen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Darren moves out of range as Reinikainen strikes.
Darren displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reinikainen throws out the jab.
Reinikainen misses with a body punch
and Darren counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Darren! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). James Darren!
Our winner, James Darren, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: PFC 230 Fett vs Graves     
Date:   Dec 12, 2020
#R1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Reinikainen checks a leg kick.
Beliy connects with a body shot.
Reinikainen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Beliy is looking to land body kicks.
Beliy scores with a kick to the midsection.
Beliy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Reinikainen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Reinikainen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Beliy.
Beliy takes a swing at Reinikainen's ribcage but misses.
Beliy misses with a wild body shot.
Reinikainen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice uppercut there from Reinikainen.
A head kick misses from Beliy.
Beliy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sasha Beliy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reinikainen is looking to score with low kicks.
Beliy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Reinikainen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Beliy looks to land a right hand but Reinikainen moved out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beliy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Reinikainen misses with a straight left.
Beliy was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Reinikainen throws a body shot but no joy.
Reinikainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beliy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Beliy staying out of range there.
Reinikainen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Beliy misses with a low kick as Reinikainen jumps back.
Reinikainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beliy.
Beliy misses with a looping left.
Reinikainen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Beliy is able to avoid easily.
Reinikainen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Beliy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reinikainen throws out the jab.
Beliy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Reinikainen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Beliy - the referee stops the clock and Reinikainen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Beliy. Reinikainen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Reinikainen throws a head kick but Beliy moves out of range.
Reinikainen misses with a body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Beliy.
Reinikainen misses with a looping left.
Reinikainen avoids the head kick by Beliy.
Reinikainen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Beliy can pounce on him.
Sasha Beliy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reinikainen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Beliy checks it well.
Beliy throws a head kick that misses.
Beliy lands an overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reinikainen misses the shot to the body.
Reinikainen slips under a jab.#T2#
Reinikainen fails with the takedown.
Beliy lands a head kick. Reinikainen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Reinikainen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Beliy lands a leg kick that knocks Reinikainen off balance momentarily.
Reinikainen checks a low kick from Beliy.
Beliy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Beliy misses the jab.
Reinikainen looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Reinikainen throws a sloppy head kick and Beliy moves out of range easily.
Beliy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Beliy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Reinikainen scores with a decent looking hook.#TD#
Beliy tries to sprawl but Reinikainen drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beliy is trying to stand back up but Reinikainen is controlling him
Reinikainen thows a huge punch but Beliy dodges it nicely.
Beliy is looking to improve his position.
Beliy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Reinikainen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Beliy is trying to maintain the position but Reinikainen is very close to passing his half guard.
Reinikainen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Reinikainen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Beliy defending well though.
Beliy works his way to full guard. Good work.
Beliy looking to control.
Reinikainen wants to control from the top but Beliy keeps moving.
Beliy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Reinikainen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
Reinikainen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Reinikainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Beliy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Beliy holds on and takes a little breather.
Reinikainen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Beliy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Beliy wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A lazy left from Reinikainen finds it's target.
Reinikainen steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Beliy. That one must have hurt.
A head kick misses from Beliy.
Reinikainen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Reinikainen shoots in looking for a takedown but Beliy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Reinikainen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Reinikainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beliy.
A nice leg kick from Reinikainen, right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Reinikainen misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sasha Beliy dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Reinikainen throws a leg kick that misses.
Beliy slaps away a takedown attempt from Reinikainen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Beliy lands a front kick.
Reinikainen misses with a looping left.
Good work by Beliy as he checks the leg kick.
Beliy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Beliy lands a two punch combo.
Beliy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Reinikainen under the eye.
Reinikainen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Beliy on the side of the head.
Beliy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Reinikainen.
Beliy misses the jab.
Beliy throws a leg kick but Reinikainen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Beliy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beliy is looking to land body kicks.
Nice body kick there by Beliy.
Sasha Beliy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reinikainen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Reinikainen throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Reinikainen misses with a straight right.
Reinikainen misses with an uppercut. Beliy saw that one coming.
Reinikainen sets himself, and Beliy steps forward looking for the clinch! Reinikainen avoids it this time.
Beliy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reinikainen moves away.
Reinikainen lands with a kick to the ribs.
Beliy looks to land a left hand but Reinikainen moved out of range nicely.
Beliy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reinikainen.
It seemed like Beliy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Reinikainen misses with a straight left.
Beliy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Beliy fakes the leg kick and cracks Reinikainen in the body. #TD#
Reinikainen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Reinikainen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Beliy is looking for a sweep.
Beliy 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reinikainen is looking to take a break and control but Beliy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Reinikainen throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Beliy works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beliy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Reinikainen stands and throws Beliy's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Beliy is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
The strikes coming from Reinikainen are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Beliy tries to buck Reinikainen off but Reinikainen is having none of it.
Beliy regains half guard.
Beliy is looking to escape.#T3#
Reinikainen is controlling the pace.
Reinikainen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Beliy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Beliy.#ES2#
Beliy kicks Reinikainen off and gets to his feet.
Beliy misses with a low kick.
Beliy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reinikainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Beliy.
Reinikainen lands with a shot to the body.
Reinikainen moves out of range of the strikes.
Reinikainen is looking to land body kicks.
Beliy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Beliy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Beliy throws a body punch but Reinikainen moves out of range. #T4#
Crunch! Reinikainen slams his shin into Beliy's torso.
Reinikainen will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Reinikainen lands a leg kick that knocks Beliy off balance momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beliy. Reinikainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beliy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen misses with a wild body shot.
Reinikainen checks a leg kick nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Reinikainen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Beliy tries to land a front kick but Reinikainen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Reinikainen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Beliy sprawls and moves away.
Nice uppercut lands for Beliy. That snapped Reinikainen's head back.
Reinikainen throws out a loose jab but Beliy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reinikainen throws a big shot that misses.
Reinikainen looks to land a body kick but Beliy moved away.
Beliy throws a big shot that misses.
Beliy lands a high kick!
Reinikainen throws a low kick but Beliy moves out of range easily.
Beliy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Beliy stuffs the takedown attempt from Reinikainen. Reinikainen gets slowly back to his feet.
Beliy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sasha Beliy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Reinikainen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Beliy.
Reinikainen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A big right from Reinikainen misses.
Reinikainen sets himself, and Beliy steps forward looking for the clinch! Reinikainen avoids it this time.
Reinikainen swings for the body but Beliy moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Beliy. That's going to slow Reinikainen down.
Beliy throws a head kick but Reinikainen moves out of range.
Beliy looks to land a body kick but Reinikainen moved away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Reinikainen.
Beliy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Reinikainen's sensitive parts.
Reinikainen needs to keep his hands up - Beliy had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beliy misses with a head kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Beliy.
Reinikainen throws a sloppy head kick and Beliy moves out of range easily.
Beliy connects with a leg kick.
Reinikainen dives in for a single leg takedown but Beliy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Reinikainen wants to break the clinch but can't. #T1#
A short right from Beliy on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reinikainen. #BC2#
Beliy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reinikainen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Beliy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reinikainen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Beliy as he avoids it easily.
Beliy feints a counter leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artturi Reinikainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reinikainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A punch combination from Reinikainen misses.
Beliy walks into a jab.
Reinikainen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Beliy jabs at Reinikainen's body.
Beliy wants to land a leg kick but Reinikainen is out of range.
Beliy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Reinikainen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Beliy misses with a low kick as Reinikainen jumps back.
Beliy throws a low kick but Reinikainen moves out of range easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Reinikainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beliy moves away.
Beliy lands a front kick.
Artturi Reinikainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Beliy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Reinikainen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Beliy is looking to score with low kicks.
Beliy scores with a nice body kick.
Beliy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Beliy slips a jab and a cross from Reinikainen.
A jab from Reinikainen misses.
Beliy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Reinikainen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Beliy.
Beliy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Beliy lands a leg kick that knocks Reinikainen off balance momentarily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Reinikainen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Beliy - the referee stops the clock and Reinikainen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Beliy. Reinikainen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Beliy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A low kick lands for Beliy.
Reinikainen misses with a leg kick
and Beliy counters with a body kick.
Reinikainen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reinikainen tries for a takedown but Beliy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T3#
Reinikainen takes a kick to the side of the head.
Beliy lands with a kick to the temple. Reinikainen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Beliy thumps Reinikainen with a low kick.
Beliy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Reinikainen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Beliy punishes Reinikainen's body with a nice straight punch.
Reinikainen scores with a push kick.
Reinikainen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Beliy scores with a head kick.
Reinikainen tries to clinch up.
Beliy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beliy throws a head kick but Reinikainen moves out of range.
Reinikainen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Reinikainen throws a front kick aimed at Beliy's knee but Beliy avoids it well.
Reinikainen sets himself, and Beliy steps forward looking for the clinch! Reinikainen avoids it this time.
Beliy misses with a looping right.
Nice shot lands for Beliy.
Reinikainen lands with a straight right. Beliy didn't see that one coming.
Beliy thumps Reinikainen with a low kick.#T4#
Beliy explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Reinikainen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Reinikainen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Beliy lands a nice looking body shot.
Reinikainen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Reinikainen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beliy.
Beliy throws a front kick aimed at Reinikainen's knee but Reinikainen avoids it well.
Beliy walks into a straight right hand from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Beliy is just out of range.
Beliy steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Reinikainen.
A lazy left from Beliy finds it's target.
Beliy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Reinikainen is able to avoid easily.
Beliy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Reinikainen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reinikainen lands a jab.
Beliy works Reinikainen's body with a nice hook.
Beliy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A low kick lands for Reinikainen.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sasha Beliy!

Sasha Beliy looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Sorry Alex......'.

 

Event: PFC 223 Song vs Bathory     
Date:   Nov 15, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reinikainen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Date displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reinikainen throws out the jab.
Reinikainen has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Reinikainen defending well as Date loads up on a big left hand.
Date looks to land a right hand but Reinikainen moved out of range.
Reinikainen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Date throws a big shot that misses.
Date scores with a decent looking hook.
Date looks to land a right hand but Reinikainen moved out of range.
Reinikainen lands with a nice body punch.
Reinikainen misses with a head kick.
Date walks into a jab.
Date tries to clinch but Reinikainen is having none of it.
Reinikainen dives in for a single leg takedown but Date sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Date misses with an uppercut
and Reinikainen counters with a one-two to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Date lands a head kick. Reinikainen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Date swings away with a body shot that misses
and Reinikainen counters with an inside leg kick.
Date misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reinikainen.
Date lands a really nice looking cross but Reinikainen seems unphased.
Reinikainen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Date keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen throws a leg kick which misses Date's front leg but catches the back leg as Date tries to avoid it. #T1#
Date on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Reinikainen. Reinikainen obviously looking to wear him down.
Reinikainen throws out a powerful jab.
Mamoru Date is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Date, as that shot connected.
Date uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Reinikainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Date takes a swing at Reinikainen's ribcage but misses.
Date checks a leg kick nicely.
Reinikainen lands a head kick. Date smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Artturi Reinikainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Date lands a front kick.
Date misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Date moves into the clinch.
Reinikainen tries to break free but Date pushes him back against the cage.
Date swings wildly with an uppercut but Reinikainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reinikainen blocking some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Date tries to work over Reinikainen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reinikainen misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Date scores with a nice short uppercut.
Date fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Reinikainen lands with a short shot to the head.
Date tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Reinikainen.
A shot in the inside from Reinikainen.
A shot in the inside from Date.
Date blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reinikainen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Date misses with some punches.
Date keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Reinikainen's efforts to push away.
Reinikainen is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC2#
Reinikainen breaks the clinch.
Reinikainen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Reinikainen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Date is looking to slow Reinikainen down with leg kicks.
Date throws a wild body kick that Reinikainen sees coming a mile off.
Date on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Reinikainen misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from Date on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Reinikainen ducks under a wild hook from Date.
Reinikainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Date throws out the jab.
Date backing away here, and Reinikainen unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Reinikainen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T3#
A bone on bone clash there as Reinikainen blocks the leg kick.
Reinikainen moves out of range as Date strikes.#TD2#
Reinikainen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Reinikainen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Reinikainen misses with the ground and pound.
Reinikainen misses with the ground and pound.
Date can't do much from the bottom here.
Date tries to buck Reinikainen off but Reinikainen is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Date struggling a bit here.
Reinikainen scores with punches from side control.
Reinikainen grinds an elbow into Date's temple.
Reinikainen works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Reinikainen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Date avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Reinikainen. #T4#
Date holds on to Reinikainen's head and controls the position momentarily.
Reinikainen trying to control the position but Date is working away.
Date manages to work his way to half guard, despite Reinikainen's best efforts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reinikainen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Reinikainen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Reinikainen wants to control but Date is keeping him busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Date blocking the ground and pound attempt from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen with the ground and pound but Date uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Date manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Reinikainen manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
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 Mamoru Date will probably get the nod.
That's time! Date's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Jab, jab by Date - just one landing.
Date jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A leg kick checked by Date.
Date bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reinikainen moves out of range of the body kick from Date.
As Date backs off Reinikainen throws a huge counter combo but Date manages to avoid it all.
Reinikainen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Reinikainen misses with a low kick.
A low kick from Reinikainen misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Date throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reinikainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reinikainen keeps Date at a distance using the push kick.
Reinikainen throws a head kick but Date moves out of range.
Jab by Reinikainen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Date is looking to slow Reinikainen down with leg kicks.
Reinikainen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Reinikainen takes a swing at Date's ribcage but misses.
Date takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It looked like Date was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen slips a straight right by Date.
A lazy body kick from Date
and Reinikainen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Date cracks a nice hook into Reinikainen's ribs.
Reinikainen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Reinikainen connects with a high kick.
Reinikainen scores with a punch to the head.
Date tries to land a front kick but Reinikainen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Reinikainen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Date.
Date moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Reinikainen throws the left hand but Date avoids the punch easily.
Reinikainen connects with the punch.
Reinikainen dips to his left and cracks Date with an uppercut!
Reinikainen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Date scores with a jab.
Date lands a leg kick that knocks Reinikainen off balance momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Date looks to score with a jab to the body but Reinikainen is just out of range.
Reinikainen misses with a body shot.
Reinikainen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Reinikainen throws a jab but it's blocked by Date.
Reinikainen connects with a body shot that sends Date's belly button to the back.#T2#
Date misses with a kick to the body.
Reinikainen catches Date with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Reinikainen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A big left from Reinikainen misses.
Reinikainen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Date moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Date loads up on a big right hand but Reinikainen slips the punch.
Reinikainen throws an overhand right that lands on Date's shoulder, as Date tries to avoid the shot.
Date waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reinikainen.
Date takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Reinikainen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Reinikainen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Good work by Date as he checks the leg kick.
Date lands a nice looking body shot.
Date throws a shot from downtown. Reinikainen moves away and avoids it.
Reinikainen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Reinikainen slips under a jab from Date.
Date fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T3#
Date throws a body shot but no joy.
Date takes a swing at Reinikainen's ribcage but misses.
Reinikainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Date.
Reinikainen scores with a leg kick.
Reinikainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reinikainen misses with a wild body shot.
Reinikainen misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Date clinches with his opponent.
Reinikainen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #TD2#
Reinikainen successfully pulls guard.
Date looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Reinikainen is looking for a triangle here but Date uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #T4#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Date tries to move into full mount but can't pass Reinikainen's legs. #SU#
Date decides to stand back up.
A jab lands there for Date.
Date clobbers Reinikainen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Date swinging wildly here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reinikainen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Reinikainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reinikainen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Date takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Reinikainen looks to land a right hand but Date moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Artturi Reinikainen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Reinikainen blocks a jab.
Date lands a jab to Reinikainen's midsection.
Date connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Date throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Date misses with a hook. Reinikainen ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Date. Reinikainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reinikainen tried to score with a low kick but Date checks it.
Reinikainen scoring well with a low kick there.
Reinikainen ducks under a wild hook from Date.
An inside leg kick lands from Reinikainen.
Date lands the left hand.
Date throws an off balance right hand
and Reinikainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Reinikainen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Reinikainen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Date's jab looks to have found its range, popping Reinikainen under the eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Reinikainen shoots in and bounces Date off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Reinikainen wants to control from the top but Date keeps moving. #T1#
Date working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen chips away with some ground and pound.
Reinikainen looking to sit in guard and control but Date gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Date is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Reinikainen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Reinikainen wants to sweep but no luck. #T2##SUB2#
Reinikainen looking for a guillotine here but Date defends easily.
Date stays in close to Reinikainen's body and controls the position.
Reinikainen has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Date has passed into side control.
Date wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reinikainen keeps working.
Date tries to advance to mount but Reinikainen denies him.
Date controlling the position. #T3#
Reinikainen tries to improve position but can't.
Date wants to stand but Reinikainen is controlling his arm.
Reinikainen gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Reinikainen actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Reinikainen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Date wants to stand up but Reinikainen is controlling the position.
Reinikainen is refusing to be controlled, as Date sits in half guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Date passes into side control, despite Reinikainen's attempt to control the position.
Reinikainen is looking for a sweep.
Artturi Reinikainen has got the better of the ground game so far.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Reinikainen tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Date staying calm.
Date'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.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

 

Event: PFC 214.5 Taus vs Bennett     
Date:   Oct 16, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reinikainen throws out a loose jab but Kettu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kettu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kettu lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Reinikainen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Reinikainen throws a lazy right hand but Kettu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kettu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reinikainen checks a low kick from Kettu.#TD#
Reinikainen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kettu looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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.
Kettu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kettu is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Reinikainen wants to control but Kettu is keeping him busy.
Kettu looks to move to half guard but instead Reinikainen has passed into mount! Damn!
Reinikainen working the ground and pound effectively. #T1#
Reinikainen thowing shots but they're missing.
Kettu tries to reverse the position but Reinikainen maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Reinikainen goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Kettu is on top in guard.
Kettu with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kettu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Reinikainen has his foot on Kettu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kettu works his way back into a safe position though.#T2##SUB#
Reinikainen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kettu defends it easily.
Kettu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Reinikainen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kettu is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Reinikainen is trying to control the position but Kettu postures up.
Kettu is looking to stand up but Reinikainen won't let him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kettu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kettu slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kettu trying to control the position from guard on top but Reinikainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reinikainen tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Kettu trying to control the position from guard on top but Reinikainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reinikainen seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Reinikainen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kettu wants to control from the top but Reinikainen keeps moving. #SUB#
Reinikainen looking for subs off his back but Kettu has passed one foot through into half guard.
Reinikainen is looking for a sweep. Kettu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Reinikainen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Reinikainen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kettu defends well.#T4#
Kettu passes into half guard.
Kettu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Reinikainen gets back to full guard.
Reinikainen controls Kettu momentarily but Kettu frees himself.
Kettu postures up and lands a big shot to Reinikainen's brow.
Kettu lands a couple of digs.
Reinikainen looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Kettu gets to his feet - Reinikainen follows without any prompting.
A swing and a miss from Kettu.
Reinikainen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kettu scores with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Esa Kettu will probably get the nod.
That's time! Reinikainen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kettu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reinikainen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kettu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Reinikainen connects with a solid leg kick.
We've been informed that Kettu has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#TD#
Reinikainen drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kettu is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kettu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Reinikainen postures up in Kettu's guard and throws a big left but Kettu blocks it.
Kettu is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Reinikainen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kettu is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kettu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reinikainen is one step ahead there.
Kettu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Reinikainen manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T1##SUB#
Reinikainen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Reinikainen controls Kettu momentarily but Kettu frees himself.
Reinikainen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kettu. #SUB#
Reinikainen has his foot on Kettu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kettu works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Reinikainen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kettu defends well.#SUB#
Reinikainen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kettu pushes down on Reinikainen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kettu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Esa Kettu has got the better of the ground game so far.
Reinikainen is refusing to be controlled, as Kettu sits in half guard.
Reinikainen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kettu is stalling here. Reinikainen is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kettu seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Reinikainen has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Kettu avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Reinikainen.
Reinikainen works to advance to full mount. Kettu defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #T3##SUB#
Reinikainen goes for an armbar but Kettu turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kettu. #SUB#
Reinikainen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kettu is aware though and is defending well.#SU2#
Kettu stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kettu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A lazy left from Kettu finds it's target.
Reinikainen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Reinikainen shoots for a takedown but Kettu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kettu scores with a hook.
A big left from Kettu misses.
Reinikainen checks the leg kick.#TD#
Reinikainen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kettu to the ground. Reinikainen is now in Kettu's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kettu wants to sweep here but Reinikainen controlling him for the moment.
Kettu 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##T4#
Kettu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reinikainen keeps working.
Kettu is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
It looks like Kettu is going to stand back up. #SUB#
Reinikainen actively working from the bottom here.
Kettu throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Reinikainen tries to get to full guard but Kettu has control of the leg.
Kettu landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kettu lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Esa Kettu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Kettu staying out of range there.
Good shot there by Kettu.
Kettu lands a slapping body shot.
Reinikainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kettu.
An inside leg kick from Kettu misses.
The fighters circling - Kettu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kettu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Reinikainen has time to react.#TD#
Reinikainen gets a takedown into half guard.
Kettu has his hands clasped together around Reinikainen's back. He's all about the action.
Reinikainen prevents Kettu from improving his position.#T1#
Reinikainen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Reinikainen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kettu gets back to full guard.
Kettu trying to control the position.
Reinikainen is looking to work some ground and pound but Kettu has wrist control.
Reinikainen connects with a couple of short punches.
Kettu is trying to keep Reinikainen in close.
Reinikainen wants to pass the guard but Kettu is keeping the position.
Artturi Reinikainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Reinikainen connects with a couple of short punches.
Reinikainen preventing the sweep.
Reinikainen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kettu has control of Reinikainen's left arm, preventing Reinikainen from doing any damage.
Kettu wants to sweep but no luck.
Reinikainen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kettu tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Reinikainen slips a straight right by Kettu.#T3#
Kettu misses with a body shot.
Reinikainen misses with a looping left.
Reinikainen misses with a looping left.
Reinikainen throws a hook to the side of Kettu's head but Kettu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reinikainen throws the left hand but Kettu avoids the punch easily.
Kettu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kettu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kettu moves out of range as Reinikainen strikes.
Kettu throws out a counter right but Reinikainen avoids it with no problem.
Esa Kettu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kettu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kettu with a hook.
Kettu lands a head kick. Reinikainen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Reinikainen throws a push kick but Kettu slaps the foot to one side.
Kettu looks to throw the jab but Reinikainen is out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kettu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kettu throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Reinikainen to counter with a crisp jab.
Kettu throws a hook to the side of Reinikainen's head but Reinikainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A punch combination from Reinikainen misses. #T4#
Reinikainen scores with a hook.#CL2#
Kettu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Kettu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Reinikainen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kettu!
Kettu tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Reinikainen presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Esa Kettu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kettu really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Reinikainen scores with a couple of good head shots there.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Artturi Reinikainen.
I think Kettu 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Esa Kettu!

A victorious Esa Kettu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: PFC 210 Gormsson vs Parade     
Date:   Sep 27, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wade with a nice cross.
Reinikainen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wade connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Reinikainen scrambles back to his feet.
Wade lands with a hook. Reinikainen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Reinikainen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wade tries to avoid it but Reinikainen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wade to the ground. Wade escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Reinikainen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wade misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Reinikainen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Reinikainen lands a couple of digs.
Wade really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Reinikainen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wade trying to control the position here.
Reinikainen throws a big right hand that misses.
Reinikainen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reinikainen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wade looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reinikainen is one step ahead there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Reinikainen's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1#
Reinikainen throws a big elbow that misses.
Reinikainen throws an elbow that misses. Wade uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Reinikainen's guard. Nice move by Wade!#REVB#
Reinikainen wants to sweep here but Wade controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Reinikainen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Reinikainen working for a triangle but Wade defends it easily.
Wade wants to control from the top but Reinikainen keeps moving. #T2#
Wade stopping the sweep attempt from Reinikainen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Reinikainen isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Wade stacks Reinikainen on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Wade!
Reinikainen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wade wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wade working away.
Reinikainen is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SU2#
Wade decides to stand up, so the ref orders Reinikainen to his feet.
Wade misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wade throws a series of punches but Reinikainen moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Morgan Wade is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reinikainen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Reinikainen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wade was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T3#
Jab by Reinikainen.
Morgan Wade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wade throws a jab when Reinikainen was well out of range.
Reinikainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wade.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Decent striking displayed by Wade there.
Wade scores with a push kick.
Reinikainen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Wade's head.
Wade takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Some bone on bone action there as Wade checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A head kick from Wade lands but Reinikainen takes it in his stride. #TD#
Reinikainen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Wade on his heels. He'll look to pass Wade's guard now, I'm sure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wade is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Reinikainen looking to sit in guard and control but Wade gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Reinikainen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Reinikainen trying to control the position. #T4##SUB#
Reinikainen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wade can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Reinikainen looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Wade has picked Reinikainen up and slammed him! Reinikainen can't keep hold of the triangle and Wade manages to pass to side control!
Reinikainen is trying to get back to half guard.
Reinikainen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Wade off and has taken his back!
Reinikainen throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Reinikainen lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Reinikainen missing with punches from the back.
Reinikainen not allowing Wade to control his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Morgan Wade will probably get the nod.
That's time! Reinikainen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Reinikainen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wade scores with a hook.
Reinikainen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wade.
Wade on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Reinikainen. Reinikainen obviously looking to wear him down.
Reinikainen scores with a jab. Wade acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Good work by Reinikainen as he checks the leg kick.
Reinikainen feinted with a counter takedown.
Sloppy strikes from Wade. Those never looked like landing.
Reinikainen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Reinikainen staying out of range there.
Reinikainen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wade checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Reinikainen with the inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Reinikainen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wade looks to throw the jab but Reinikainen is out of range.
Wade throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reinikainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wade checks the leg kick.
A left and a right from Reinikainen both land. Nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wade stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reinikainen.
Wade walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Reinikainen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Reinikainen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Wade throws a sloppy head kick and Reinikainen moves out of range easily.
Reinikainen thumps Wade with a low kick.
Wade rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reinikainen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
That kick from Reinikainen tenderised Wade's leg. Wade is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wade's jab looks to have found its range, popping Reinikainen under the eye.
A low kick lands for Wade.
Wade throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wade. #TD#
Reinikainen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Wade manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Reinikainen throws a big right hand that misses.
Reinikainen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Reinikainen throwing strikes but missing.
Wade utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Reinikainen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wade's guard.
Reinikainen winds up and cracks Wade with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Reinikainen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wade is controlling Reinikainen's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Reinikainen slips a nice elbow through Wade's hands, connecting with Wade's forehead.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reinikainen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Artturi Reinikainen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Reinikainen is working for a kimura but Wade is defending it quite comfortably.
Wade keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wade avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Reinikainen.
Wade avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Reinikainen. #T3#
Wade trying to hold on to Reinikainen's head to control him but Reinikainen postures up.
Reinikainen wants to free his trapped foot but Wade is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wade avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Reinikainen working over Wade with some ground and pound. Wade looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Reinikainen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Reinikainen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wade blocking the ground and pound attempt from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen winds up and cracks Wade with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Reinikainen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wade doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Reinikainen.
Wade controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T4#
Reinikainen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Wade blocking the ground and pound attempt from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wade controlling the position for now.
Reinikainen throwing shots but Wade is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Artturi Reinikainen 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#
Wade misses with a two punch combination.
A punch combination from Reinikainen misses.
Reinikainen scores with a kick to the body.
Reinikainen blocks a jab.
Reinikainen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wade.
Wade connects with the punch.
Reinikainen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Reinikainen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Reinikainen wants to land a leg kick but Wade is out of range.
Wade rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wade takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reinikainen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Reinikainen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wade throws a right and a left that both miss.
Reinikainen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wade sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wade now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Reinikainen moves out of range of the strikes.
Wade tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Morgan Wade seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reinikainen tries to work over Wade's front leg with a kick but Wade checks it.
Wade is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Reinikainen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wade scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Reinikainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wade.
Reinikainen scores with a hook to the body. Wade takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wade shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Reinikainen eats them both and turns towards Wade to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A slow jab from Wade misses its intended target.
Reinikainen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wade lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
No joy there for Wade, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wade loads up on a big right hand but Reinikainen slips the punch.
Reinikainen jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Reinikainen slips a straight right by Wade.
Reinikainen lands a nice looking body kick.
Reinikainen lands a nice hook to Wade's body. Wade takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A jab lands there for Reinikainen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reinikainen throws a front kick that sends Wade stumbling back into the cage.
Reinikainen ducks under a wild hook from Wade.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Reinikainen, as that shot connected.
Reinikainen lands a head shot.
Wade scores with a hook.
Reinikainen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wade throws a head kick that misses
and Reinikainen counters with an outside leg kick. #T2#
Reinikainen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wade is fending him off so far but Reinikainen persists. Nope, Wade circles away and we're back to standing.
Wade is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Wade moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wade takes a swing at Reinikainen's ribcage but misses.
Wade swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Reinikainen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wade takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A lazy left from Wade finds it's target.
Wade blocks a head kick by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen slips a jab from Wade.
Reinikainen ducks under a wild hook from Wade.
Reinikainen shoots in looking for a takedown but Wade manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Reinikainen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artturi Reinikainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reinikainen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Reinikainen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A head kick misses from Wade.
Reinikainen slips under a jab.
Wade swings widly with a right hand
and Reinikainen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice straight punches there by Reinikainen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Reinikainen.
Reinikainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wade.
Wade blocks a low kick nicely.
A clash of legs there as Reinikainen blocks the low kick.
Wade throws a looping overhand right but Reinikainen ducks down to avoid it. #T3##TD#
Reinikainen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Wade to the mat! Wade manages to get full guard.
Reinikainen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wade works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Reinikainen throws a strike but Wade rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Reinikainen keeping moving, preventing Wade from controlling successfully.
Reinikainen is trying to keep Wade in close. #SUB#
Reinikainen throws his legs up looking for a submission but Wade uses it to pass to side control.
You can see the frustration on Reinikainen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wade trying to control the action but Reinikainen is working from the bottom.
Reinikainen is looking to regain half guard here but Wade keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
Wade tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Reinikainen is not content to let Wade control the position.
Reinikainen tries to buck Wade off but Wade is having none of it.
Reinikainen can't do much from the bottom here.
Reinikainen is looking to reverse the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Morgan Wade.
I think Wade 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Morgan Wade!

A relieved looking Morgan Wade thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: PFC 202 Nielsen vs Human     
Date:   Aug 30, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook.
Fitzpatrick needs to keep his hands up - Reinikainen had a free shot at his head there.
Reinikainen cracks Fitzpatrick with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Reinikainen ducks under a wild hook from Fitzpatrick.
A little jabbing left from Reinikainen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fitzpatrick stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reinikainen.
Fitzpatrick misses with a straight right.
Reinikainen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fitzpatrick throws a hook to the side of Reinikainen's head but Reinikainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reinikainen staying out of range there.
Fitzpatrick ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Reinikainen throws a head kick that misses
and Fitzpatrick counters with a nice uppercut.
Reinikainen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Reinikainen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitzpatrick misses with a body shot
and Reinikainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fitzpatrick takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Francis Fitzpatrick has been cut.#T1#
Fitzpatrick misses with a wild body shot.
Reinikainen misses with a straight left.
Fitzpatrick throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Reinikainen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Reinikainen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Reinikainen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Reinikainen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fitzpatrick's head.
Fitzpatrick is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fitzpatrick is working hard here to advance position.
Reinikainen is just content to waste time from the top position. Fitzpatrick takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Reinikainen pushes down on Fitzpatrick's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T2##SUB2#
Reinikainen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fitzpatrick doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Reinikainen.
Reinikainen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fitzpatrick's head.
Reinikainen wants to free his trapped foot but Fitzpatrick is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Reinikainen trying to advance position but Fitzpatrick counters by regaining guard.
Fitzpatrick manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Reinikainen manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Reinikainen is on top in guard. #REVB#
Reinikainen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Fitzpatrick avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Reinikainen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Reinikainen wants to control from the top but Fitzpatrick keeps moving.
Reinikainen landing some decent shots from guard.
Reinikainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Fitzpatrick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reinikainen cracks Fitzpatrick with a solid left hand.
Fitzpatrick looking to control.
Reinikainen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fitzpatrick preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Reinikainen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Reinikainen preventing the sweep. #T4#
Fitzpatrick looking to control.
Fitzpatrick wants to sweep here but Reinikainen controlling him for the moment.
Reinikainen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Reinikainen throwing strikes but missing.
Reinikainen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fitzpatrick working a defensive guard here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Fitzpatrick preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fitzpatrick bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Reinikainen's guard. #REVR#
Fitzpatrick preventing the sweep. #SU#
Fitzpatrick stands up from Reinikainen's guard - Fitzpatrick perhaps looking for a knockout.
Fitzpatrick lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Artturi Reinikainen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Francis Fitzpatrick's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
That kick from Reinikainen tenderised Fitzpatrick's leg. Fitzpatrick is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL#
Fitzpatrick moves into the clinch.
Fitzpatrick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reinikainen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fitzpatrick avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fitzpatrick throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fitzpatrick throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Reinikainens head.
Reinikainen lands a right hand.
Reinikainen scores with a shoulder strike.
Fitzpatrick lands a right hand.
Fitzpatrick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reinikainen's elbow. #TD2#
Reinikainen pulls Fitzpatrick into guard. #SUB2#
Reinikainen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Reinikainen controls Fitzpatrick momentarily but Fitzpatrick frees himself.
Reinikainen tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Reinikainen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fitzpatrick can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fitzpatrick's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1##SUB2#
Fitzpatrick avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fitzpatrick makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Reinikainen has an active guard here but Fitzpatrick has managed to pass into half guard.
Reinikainen is not content to let Fitzpatrick control the position.
Fitzpatrick is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Reinikainen trying to control but Fitzpatrick postures up.
Fitzpatrick takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Reinikainen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fitzpatrick seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Reinikainen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Reinikainen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fitzpatrick drops an elbow to the side of Reinikainen's head.
Reinikainen tries to get to full guard but Fitzpatrick has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Reinikainen actively working from the bottom here.
Fitzpatrick is trying to control. Reinikainen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Reinikainen trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Reinikainen actively working from the bottom here.
Fitzpatrick wants to take a breather but Reinikainen is having none of it.
Fitzpatrick wants to pass to mount but Reinikainen is defending the position.
Reinikainen wants to improve his position but Fitzpatrick is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Reinikainen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fitzpatrick wants to pass the guard but Reinikainen is keeping the position.
Fitzpatrick is stalling in the full guard.
Reinikainen looking for a sweep. Not yet Reinikainen, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Reinikainen is on top in guard. #REVB#
Fitzpatrick looking for a sweep. Not yet Fitzpatrick, not yet.
Reinikainen postures up and lands a big shot to Fitzpatrick's brow.
Reinikainen cracks Fitzpatrick with a solid left hand.
Reinikainen looking to sit in guard and control but Fitzpatrick gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SU#
Fitzpatrick decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Reinikainen, up you get! #T4#
Fitzpatrick uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Reinikainen has time to react.
Reinikainen scoring well with a low kick there.
Good leg kick by Reinikainen. #TD2#
Fitzpatrick gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Fitzpatrick has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Reinikainen has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reinikainen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fitzpatrick prevents a body shot from Reinikainen.
Fitzpatrick struggles to land a body shot inside as Reinikainen controls his hands.
Reinikainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reinikainen tries to work over Fitzpatrick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reinikainen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A hook to the body from Fitzpatrick. #BC2#
Reinikainen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reinikainen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fitzpatrick.
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 Francis Fitzpatrick will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Francis Fitzpatrick's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Both fighters circling a little - Reinikainen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Fitzpatrick throws a hook to the side of Reinikainen's head but Reinikainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fitzpatrick slips a jab from Reinikainen.
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook to the body
and Reinikainen counters with a head kick. That will keep Fitzpatrick thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Reinikainen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Reinikainen dodges the punch combination from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fitzpatrick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reinikainen thuds a left hand into Fitzpatrick's body.
Fitzpatrick misses with an uppercut. Reinikainen saw that one coming.
Fitzpatrick misses with a lunging right hand
and Reinikainen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Fitzpatrick throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reinikainen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fitzpatrick blocks a head kick by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen misses with a kick to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Reinikainen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice body punch from Reinikainen.
Fitzpatrick throws a hook but Reinikainen blocks it.#CL#
Fitzpatrick darts in and clinches Reinikainen up against the cage.
Fitzpatrick lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Reinikainen blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Reinikainen manages to break the clinch.
Fitzpatrick scores with a nice head shot.
Fitzpatrick tries to clinch up
and Fitzpatrick takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Reinikainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fitzpatrick.
Reinikainen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Fitzpatrick tries to clinch but Reinikainen moves away
and Reinikainen counters with a low kick, right behind Fitzpatrick 's knee.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reinikainen slips under a jab.
Reinikainen scores with a jab.
Reinikainen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Artturi Reinikainen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fitzpatrick lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fitzpatrick.#TD2#
Reinikainen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Fitzpatrick manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Fitzpatrick lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Reinikainen manages to break the clinch.
Fitzpatrick with a jab.#CL#
Fitzpatrick forces Reinikainen back against the cage and clinches.#T3##BC2#
Reinikainen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reinikainen slips a straight right by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fitzpatrick scores with a crisp jab that stopped Reinikainen in his tracks.
Reinikainen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Reinikainen throws a hook but Fitzpatrick avoids it easily.
Reinikainen ducks under a wild hook from Fitzpatrick.
Reinikainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Fitzpatrick is just out of range.
Fitzpatrick swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Reinikainen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Reinikainen lands a head kick. Fitzpatrick smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fitzpatrick looks to clinch
enabling Reinikainen to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reinikainen scores with a nice right hand. #ROC2#Fitzpatrick is rocked!
Fitzpatrick misses with a lunging right hand
and Reinikainen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oh Fitzpatrick is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fitzpatrick closes the distance but Reinikainen moves to the side
and Reinikainen counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Fitzpatrick off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Reinikainen follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Fitzpatrick was out before he hit the floor.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Artturi Reinikainen!
Artturi Reinikainen decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: PFC 197 Poli vs Trudeau     
Date:   Aug 09, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reinikainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ahma manages to avoid it.
Reinikainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reinikainen lands a nice looking body shot.
Reinikainen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ahma drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ahma fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Reinikainen.
Reinikainen misses the shot to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen tries a head kick but it misses.
Ahma appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Reinikainen throws a big shot that misses.
Reinikainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ahma.
Reinikainen lands a head shot.#CL#
Ahma closes the distance and clinches.
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!
Ahma tries to score a body lock takedown but Reinikainen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Reinikainen lands an uppercut.#TD#
Ahma lands a takedown into guard.
Ahma wants to control from the top but Reinikainen keeps moving.
Reinikainen has momentary wrist control but Ahma slips an elbow through the middle.#T1#
Reinikainen looking to control.
Reinikainen looking for a sweep. Not yet Reinikainen, not yet.
Reinikainen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Ahma not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Reinikainen scoring with some ground and pound.
Ahma is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ahma seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Ahma is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ahma keeping moving, preventing Reinikainen from controlling successfully.
Reinikainen is working Ahma over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ahma is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Reinikainen wants to pass the guard but Ahma is keeping the position.#T2#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Reinikainen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Reinikainen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Reinikainen stopping the sweep attempt from Ahma.
Reinikainen distracts Ahma with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ahma pulls Reinikainen in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reinikainen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ahma works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Reinikainen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Reinikainen trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ahma manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reinikainen has control of Ahma's left arm, preventing Ahma from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Reinikainen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ahma gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ahma landing some decent shots from guard. #T3##SUB2#
Reinikainen looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Ahma is defending well. Reinikainen quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Ahma has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Reinikainen celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Artturi Reinikainen!
Artturi Reinikainen decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: PFC 192 Murphy vs Krison     
Date:   Jul 12, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reinikainen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Date.
Date throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reinikainen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Date takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Reinikainen lets loose with a powerful body kick. Date will feel that in the morning.
Date is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A lazy left from Reinikainen finds it's target.
Date blocks a leg kick.
Reinikainen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Date doesn't manage to clinch there - Reinikainen circles away.
Reinikainen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Date.
Artturi Reinikainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reinikainen moves away from the strike by Date.
Reinikainen is looking to counter punch.
Date lands a slapping body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reinikainen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Danga de danga de dang - Date scores with a four punch combination!
Date lands with a shot to the body.
Reinikainen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Reinikainen throws a low kick but Date avoids it.
Date slips under a jab.
That kick from Date tenderised Reinikainen's leg. Reinikainen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Date closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Date connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Reinikainen connects with a leg kick.
Reinikainen looks to land a right hand but Date moved out of range.
Date looks to score with a jab to the body but Reinikainen is just out of range.
Date lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Reinikainen.
Date throws a looping overhand right but Reinikainen ducks down to avoid it.
Reinikainen misses with a straight right.
Reinikainen missing with a left hand there. Date was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reinikainen lands with a straight right. Date didn't see that one coming.
Date throws a body kick that misses.
Reinikainen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Date if he has to take too many more of those.
Date throws a head kick that misses.
Date thuds a left hand into Reinikainen's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reinikainen is looking to chop away at Date's legs.
Reinikainen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reinikainen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Date's head backwards.
Reinikainen darts in looking for a takedown but Date gets double underhooks and turns Reinikainen into the cage.
Date thumps Reinikainen with a low kick.#T2#
Date throws a head kick but Reinikainen moves out of range.
Reinikainen looks to land a body kick but Date moved away.
Date throws out a counter right but Reinikainen avoids it with no problem.
Date with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Date scores with a kick to the midsection.
Reinikainen throws a nice head kick!
Date tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reinikainen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Date throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A decent looking cross lands there for Reinikainen.
Date on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Reinikainen. Reinikainen obviously looking to wear him down.
A big right from Date misses.
Reinikainen lands a head shot.
Some wild striking there from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Date throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reinikainen tries to counter with a takedown but Date is quick to defend against it.
Date tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reinikainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Date.
Date punishes Reinikainen's body with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Date on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Reinikainen goes for a double leg but Date avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Date continues to drive forward.
Reinikainen motions for Date to come forward. Reinikainen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reinikainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Date sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reinikainen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Date on the side of the head.
That kick from Date tenderised Reinikainen's leg. Reinikainen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Reinikainen throws a head kick but Date moves out of range.
Date takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Reinikainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Date.
The crowd cheers as Reinikainen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Date doesn't seem phased though.
Date scores with the left hand. Reinikainen knows he should have avoided that one.
Reinikainen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Reinikainen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Date to score with a decent uppercut.
Date fails in his attempt to clinch.
Date throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Date misses with a low kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Reinikainen as he connects with a hook.
Reinikainen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Date lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T4#
Reinikainen lands a jab to the nose.
Date misses with a looping left.
Reinikainen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Date looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Date scores with a hook to the body. Reinikainen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A nice leg kick lands there from Reinikainen.
Date throws a hook but Reinikainen avoids it easily.
Date blocks the body kick.
It seemed like Date was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Date misses with a body shot.
Reinikainen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Date looks to score with a jab to the body but Reinikainen is just out of range.
Date moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Reinikainen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Reinikainen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Reinikainen scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reinikainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Date throws out the jab.
Reinikainen throws out a powerful jab.
Nice uppercut there from Date.
Nice jab there from Date.
Reinikainen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
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 Artturi Reinikainen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Date looks to throw the jab but Reinikainen is out of range.
Date ducks under a wild hook from Reinikainen.
Date lands with a hook. Reinikainen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reinikainen. Date does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reinikainen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Reinikainen shoots in for a double leg but Date sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Date throws out a counter right but Reinikainen avoids it with no problem.
A cross from Date lands.
Reinikainen takes one to the side of the head.
Reinikainen moves out of range as Date strikes.
Reinikainen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Date.
Date does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Reinikainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Date.
Reinikainen throws a nice head kick!
A looping hook to the body misses from Reinikainen. Date does a little dance to reset his feet.
Date just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reinikainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reinikainen throws a jab when Date was well out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Reinikainen or perhaps it was just good defense by Date, which made it look bad. #T1#
Date moves out of range of the leg kick from Reinikainen.
Date looks to land a left hand but Reinikainen moved out of range nicely.
Reinikainen looks for the body kick but Date saw that one coming.
Reinikainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Date. #TD#
Reinikainen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Reinikainen is trying to control the action in half guard but Date is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Date controlling the position well.
Reinikainen throws a strike but Date avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Date keeping moving, preventing Reinikainen from controlling successfully.
Date bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Reinikainen's guard. #REVB#
Reinikainen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Date's guard. #REVR##T2#
Reinikainen controlling from the top position.
Date trying to control the position here.
Reinikainen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Date wants to get back to his feet but Reinikainen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Date looking for a sweep. Not yet Date, not yet.
Date is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Date keeping moving, preventing Reinikainen from controlling successfully. #T3#
Reinikainen landing some decent shots from guard.
Date is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Reinikainen is controlling him.
Date avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Reinikainen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Date is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Date is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Reinikainen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Date blocks a jab.
Date throws a half hearted mid kick.
Date scores with a shot to the body.
Mamoru Date is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Date stuffs the takedown attempt from Reinikainen. Reinikainen gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artturi Reinikainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch lands to the side of Date 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Date on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Reinikainen throws a hook but Date blocks it.
Date throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to the liver by Date. Beautiful body shot.
Reinikainen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Date gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Reinikainen.
Date digs a good body shot into Reinikainen's ribs.
Date with a nice calf kick.
Date jabs at Reinikainen's body.
Date tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reinikainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Date.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mamoru Date showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Date chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Reinikainen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Reinikainen slips a jab from Date.
Reinikainen lands with a kick to the ribs.
Date does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Date throws the left hand but Reinikainen avoids the punch easily.
Date with a nice cross.
Date takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Date bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Date throws a hook but Reinikainen avoids it easily.
Date throws a head kick but Reinikainen moves out of range.
Reinikainen lands a jab to the head.
Reinikainen misses with a head kick.
Date lands a nice leg kick that just misses Reinikainen's sensitive parts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen motions for Date to come forward. Reinikainen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Date is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Reinikainen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Reinikainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Reinikainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Date.
Reinikainen lands a nice shot that snaps Date's head back.
The crowd cheers as Reinikainen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Date doesn't seem phased though.
Reinikainen misses with a low kick.
Date misses with a body shot.
Date misses with a straight left.
Date throws a hook but Reinikainen avoids it easily.
Reinikainen feinted with a counter takedown.
Date throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reinikainen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Date.
Date takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Date missing with a left hand there. Reinikainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reinikainen looks to throw the jab but Date is out of range.
Reinikainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reinikainen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Date has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Reinikainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Date.
Reinikainen misses with a straight left. #T2#
Reinikainen misses with a kick to the body.
Mamoru Date seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Date gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Reinikainen to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Reinikainen throws a big right hand that misses.
We've been hearing that Reinikainen has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Reinikainen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Reinikainen trying to move into half guard but instead Date has managed to sweep!#REVB##SUB#
Reinikainen working for submissions but it's allowed Date to get to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Date in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are battling for position here. Reinikainen manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3#
Reinikainen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Date stays in close to Reinikainen's body and controls the position.
Date is continuing to stall.
Reinikainen tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Reinikainen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Date controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Reinikainen wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Reinikainen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Reinikainen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Date is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Date blocks a head kick by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen moves out of range of the leg kick from Date.
Date throws a half hearted mid kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mamoru Date.
I think Date 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mamoru Date!

During a confident post fight interview, Mamoru Date thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: PFC 186 Krison vs Coker     
Date:   Jun 21, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reinikainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ziskie connects with a looping right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Reinikainen. That's going to slow Ziskie down. #TD2#
Reinikainen gets caught napping as Ziskie dives in and scores a takedown. Reinikainen manages to retain guard.
Ziskie trying to control but Reinikainen is working from the bottom.
Reinikainen working a defensive guard here.
Reinikainen being controlled here, momentarily.
Ziskie forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ziskie is working for a kimura but Reinikainen is defending it quite comfortably.
Ziskie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Reinikainen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Reinikainen wants to improve his position but Ziskie is controlling well.
Ziskie trying to control the action but Reinikainen is working from the bottom.
Reinikainen trying to control here.
Ziskie is looking to take a break and control but Reinikainen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ziskie might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Reinikainen haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Ziskie is working for a submission of some sort.
Reinikainen tries to get to full guard but Ziskie has control of the leg. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Ziskie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Reinikainen is just riding it out for now. Ziskie eventually gives up the hold.
Reinikainen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Reinikainen wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Ziskie seems to be looking for submissions.
Ziskie is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Reinikainen!
Reinikainen is looking to improve his position but Ziskie isn't that keen on the idea.
Ziskie looking to control but Reinikainen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Reinikainen tries to improve his position but instead Ziskie has taken his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Ziskie patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T3#
Ziskie is hanging on to Reinikainen's back as he tries to escape. #SUB2#
Ziskie seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Reinikainen's chin but Reinikainen turns very nicely into Ziskie's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Reinikainen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Reinikainen won't allow Ziskie to sweep him here.
Reinikainen is looking to advance position but Ziskie has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB##SUB2#
Ziskie working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T4#
Reinikainen tries to reverse the position but Ziskie maintains control.
Ziskie tries to control but Reinikainen wriggling away.
Reinikainen slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Reinikainen trying to control but Ziskie postures up. #SUB2#
Ziskie is working for a kimura but Reinikainen is defending it quite comfortably.
Reinikainen won't allow Ziskie to pass to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Ziskie 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Philip Ziskie dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Ziskie connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Reinikainen momentarily.
Reinikainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reinikainen blocks a jab.
Reinikainen digs a good hook to Ziskie's body.
Reinikainen connects with the punch.
Reinikainen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #TD2#
Ziskie bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Reinikainen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Reinikainen is trying to get back to full guard.
Philip Ziskie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Reinikainen wants to control the action here but instead Ziskie manages to pass to full mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ziskie wants to control the pace but Reinikainen is squirming around nicely.
Reinikainen is in all sorts of trouble here. #T1##SUB2#
Ziskie working for a submission but Reinikainen is keeping him at bay.
Ziskie prevents Reinikainen from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Ziskie working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Reinikainen really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #SUB2#
Ziskie looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Reinikainen tries to hold on but Ziskie postures up.#SUB2#
Ziskie quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Ziskie but it's paid off an Reinikainen is forced to tap! Nice work by Ziskie.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Philip Ziskie!
Philip Ziskie thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: PFC 178 Ispa vs Semenko     
Date:   May 17, 2020
#R1#
A head kick misses from Reinikainen.
Kamei lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Reinikainen circles away quickly and effectively.
Kamei blocks a jab.
Kamei checks a leg kick nicely.
Reinikainen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Reinikainen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kamei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reinikainen lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Reinikainen throws a leg kick
and Kamei cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kamei misses with a double jab.
Reinikainen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Reinikainen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kamei lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kamei misses with a looping right.
Artturi Reinikainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reinikainen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kamei throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamei fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kamei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reinikainen manages to avoid it.
Reinikainen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kamei throws a right hand that Reinikainen ducks under and follows up with a left that Reinikainen also avoids with ease.
Reinikainen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kamei wants to clinch up but Reinikainen keeps it at a distance.
Reinikainen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kamei. Reinikainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kamei looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kamei throws a series of punches but Reinikainen avoids them all with ease.
Kamei throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kamei scores with a one two! Reinikainen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #TD#
Reinikainen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kamei is trying to defend but Reinikainen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kamei has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Reinikainen is working away from the top position though.
Kamei is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Reinikainen is staying active.
Kamei keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kamei is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Reinikainen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kamei is trying to control but can't.
Reinikainen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T2#
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#
Reinikainen is trying to work for a kimura but Kamei is defending well.
Kamei works his way to full guard. Good work.
Reinikainen throws a big right hand that misses.
Reinikainen is looking to work some ground and pound but Kamei has wrist control.
Reinikainen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Reinikainen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kamei is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Reinikainen lands a couple of digs.
Reinikainen works over Kamei with some ground and pound from guard.
Reinikainen wants to control from the top but Kamei keeps moving.
Kamei has control of Reinikainen's left arm, preventing Reinikainen from doing any damage. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Reinikainen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kamei's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kamei is adopting a defensive guard.
Kamei is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Reinikainen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Reinikainen looking to pass the guard.
Kamei is pulling down on Reinikainen's head to control his posture. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Reinikainen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kamei's head.
Kamei is trying to keep Reinikainen in close.
Kamei is pulling down on Reinikainen's head. It's preventing any offense from Reinikainen, at least for the moment.
Reinikainen chips away with some ground and pound.
Kamei managing to control the position.
Reinikainen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Reinikainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamei is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kamei working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Koichi Kamei will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Reinikainen throws a looping overhand right but Kamei ducks down to avoid it.
Kamei stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen swings for the body but Kamei moves out of range.
Kamei feints a jab promting Reinikainen to slip. Kamei then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Reinikainen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kamei slips under a jab from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen looks to land a body kick but Kamei moved away.
Reinikainen scores with a kick to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Kamei. That snapped Reinikainen's head back.
Reinikainen has a takedown stuffed.
Kamei tries to clinch
and Reinikainen counters with a straight right hand.
Kamei misses with a body shot.
Reinikainen is looking to counter punch.
Kamei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kamei showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Reinikainen.
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!
Kamei throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kamei misses with the combination.
Reinikainen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kamei looks to land a combination but Reinikainen avoids it well. #T1#
Reinikainen misses with a hook.
Koichi Kamei seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reinikainen throws a body punch but Kamei moves out of range.
Koichi Kamei is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reinikainen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kamei swivels and escapes.
Kamei throws a nice looking combination but Reinikainen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Reinikainen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kamei keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That kick from Reinikainen tenderised Kamei's leg. Kamei is trying to keep his angry face on.
Reinikainen scores with a leg kick.
Reinikainen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kamei momentarily.
Kamei just misses with a punch to the body.
Kamei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reinikainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamei.
Reinikainen half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kamei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reinikainen.
A low kick from Reinikainen is predictable there
and Kamei counters with a nice uppercut.
Reinikainen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kamei is able to avoid easily.
A slow jab from Reinikainen misses its intended target.
Kamei is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kamei has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Koichi Kamei is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reinikainen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kamei lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Reinikainen circles away quickly and effectively.#T2#
Kamei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kamei.
Kamei throws a series of punches but Reinikainen moves out of range.
Kamei avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kamei works over Reinikainen's head and body with a nice combination.
Kamei stuffs the takedown attempt from Reinikainen. Reinikainen gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artturi Reinikainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kamei tries to clinch up.
Kamei on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kamei cracks Reinikainen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kamei gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Reinikainen.
Kamei lands a right hook to the body.
Kamei misses with a series of wild punches.
Kamei is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Reinikainen rather than just go for the knockout.
Kamei feints a jab promting Reinikainen to slip. Kamei then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Reinikainen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kamei lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #T3#
Reinikainen shoots in but Kamei avoids the takedown attempt easily.
As Reinikainen backs off Kamei throws a huge counter combo but Reinikainen manages to avoid it all.
Kamei has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kamei leaves Reinikainen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kamei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Reinikainen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kamei.
Kamei lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kamei scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Reinikainen connects with a crisp jab.
Kamei misses with a two punch combination.
Kamei throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reinikainen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kamei checks the leg kick nicely there.
Reinikainen avoids the body shot from Kamei.
Reinikainen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Some wild striking there from Kamei. #T4#
Kamei defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kamei but Kamei pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kamei is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Reinikainen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kamei swings away with a body shot that misses
and Reinikainen counters with an outside leg kick.
Reinikainen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kamei pinned against the cage. Kamei gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Reinikainen misses the shot to the body.
Reinikainen throws a looping overhand right but Kamei ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kamei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reinikainen throws a low kick, looking for Kamei's leg but Kamei calmly moves out of range.
Reinikainen misses with a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Kamei blocks the low kick.
A clash of legs there as Kamei blocks the low kick.
Kamei is looking for the big counter here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koichi Kamei showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Reinikainen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Reinikainen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kamei swings for the body but Reinikainen moves out of range.
Reinikainen wants to land a leg kick but Kamei is out of range.
Kamei uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen lands with a good body shot.
Kamei is looking to clinch.
Kamei keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Reinikainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kamei.
Kamei throws out a counter right but Reinikainen avoids it with no problem.
Kamei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reinikainen moves away.
Kamei scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Reinikainen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kamei tries to clinch but Reinikainen is having none of it.
Kamei drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Reinikainen looks to throw the jab but Kamei is out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No luck for Reinikainen with that takedown attempt.
Kamei throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #T1#
Kamei cracks Reinikainen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kamei scores with a three punch combo!
Kamei fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Reinikainen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kamei takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen stuns Kamei with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Reinikainen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Reinikainen misses with a hook.
Kamei throws a body punch but Reinikainen moves out of range.
Reinikainen scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reinikainen wants to land a leg kick but Kamei is out of range.
Kamei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reinikainen manages to avoid it.
Reinikainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kamei takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Artturi Reinikainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kamei ducks under a wild hook from Reinikainen.
A solid leg kick lands there for Reinikainen.
Nice shot by Kamei.
Reinikainen shoots in and drives through. Kamei sprawls well.
Kamei's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Reinikainen throws a lazy right hand but Kamei sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A combination from Kamei does no damage.
Kamei is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kamei looks to land a combination but Reinikainen avoids it well.
Kamei jabs Reinikainen right on the nose. Reinikainen blinks but takes it well.
Reinikainen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Reinikainen lands an overhand right.
Nice defenses there by Reinikainen.#KD#
Reinikainen knocks Kamei to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?#ROC#
Kamei is rocked!
Kamei manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kamei is still in real trouble! Can Reinikainen finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reinikainen moves into full guard.
Reinikainen looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Kamei pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reinikainen is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Reinikainen looking for subs off his back but Kamei has passed one foot through into half guard.
Reinikainen is looking for a sweep. Kamei is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kamei seems to have recovered his senses.
Well, if Kamei 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.
Reinikainen wants to improve his position but Kamei is controlling well.
Koichi Kamei is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kamei keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kamei works his way into side control.
Kamei happy to just control the position for now. #T4#
Reinikainen can't do much from the bottom here.
Kamei is looking to take a break and control but Reinikainen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kamei tries to advance to mount but can't. #SU2#
Kamei has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Kamei will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kamei lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kamei throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Reinikainen throws a right hand that Kamei ducks under and follows up with a left that Kamei also avoids with ease.
Kamei lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Koichi Kamei.
I've got Kamei winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koichi Kamei!

Jumping up and down and very excited, Koichi Kamei waved his t-shirt featuring Urban Fighter's logo in front of the cameras.

 

Event: JAG Aorigele vs Blood     
Date:   Mar 07, 2020
#R1#
Nice straight punches there by Reinikainen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Reinikainen.
Reinikainen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wobble throws an off balance right hand
and Reinikainen counters with a series of strikes. Wobble will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL2#
Reinikainen closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Reinikainen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reinikainen lands with a shot to the body.
Wobble throws an off balance right hand
letting Reinikainen counter with a right hand.
Reinikainen punishes Wobble's body with a nice straight punch.
Wobble looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Artturi Reinikainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wobble shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Reinikainen to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Jah Wobble has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reinikainen connects with a looping right hand. #T1#
Reinikainen scores with a sloppy right hand. Wobble should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Reinikainen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wobble has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Reinikainen after a bit of a struggle.
Reinikainen prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jah Wobble. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wobble is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Reinikainen is defending well.#TD#
Wobble manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Wobble working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Reinikainen passes Wobble's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Reinikainen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wobble does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Still in half guard, Reinikainen seems content to control.
Wobble tries to get to full guard but Reinikainen has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Wobble moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Reinikainen is in close to Wobble's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wobble working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Wobble is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reinikainen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Reinikainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Wobble is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reinikainen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wobble swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Wobble looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Reinikainen chips away with some ground and pound.
Wobble keeping moving, preventing Reinikainen from controlling successfully.
Reinikainen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Reinikainen preventing the sweep.
Wobble is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Wobble looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wobble might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Reinikainen advances position into side control!#T4#
Reinikainen creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Wobble tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Reinikainen presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Reinikainen dominating with strikes here.
Reinikainen with a couple of short strikes.
Wobble manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Wobble tries to roll over but Reinikainen keeps him under control.
Wobble trying to get back to full guard but Reinikainen takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Artturi Reinikainen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jah Wobble's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Reinikainen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wobble avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wobble staying out of range there.#CL2#
Reinikainen has managed to clinch.
Wobble goes for a takedown attempt but Reinikainen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nice straight punches there by Reinikainen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Reinikainen.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reinikainen throws a head kick that misses.
Wobble fails with the takedown
and Reinikainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Some bone on bone action there as Reinikainen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Reinikainen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Reinikainen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reinikainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wobble was well out of range. Poor timing from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Reinikainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Artturi Reinikainen seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Reinikainen lands with an uppercut that bounces Wobble off the cage and back into range.
Artturi Reinikainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wobble throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Reinikainen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reinikainen falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
so Wobble counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wobble is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Reinikainen is trying to keep Wobble in close.
Wobble trying to control but Reinikainen is working from the bottom.
Wobble missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Reinikainen looking for a sweep. Not yet Reinikainen, not yet. #T3#
Wobble trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Reinikainen wants to sweep here but Wobble controlling him for the moment.
Wobble wants to pass the guard but Reinikainen is keeping the position.
Reinikainen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wobble manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Wobble working a defensive guard here.
Reinikainen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wobble working a defensive guard here. #T4#
Wobble keeping moving, preventing Reinikainen from controlling successfully.
Reinikainen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wobble's guard.
Wobble is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Reinikainen is trying to work for a kimura but Wobble is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reinikainen is looking to take a break and control but Wobble is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Artturi Reinikainen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jah Wobble's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Reinikainen tries a head kick but it misses.
Reinikainen slips under a jab from Wobble.
A telegraphed right hand from Reinikainen misses the target.
Wobble moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wobble uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reinikainen.
Wobble moves forwards but Reinikainen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Reinikainen rushes Wobble and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Reinikainen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wobble is trying to drag Reinikainen to the mat but Reinikainen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T1#
Wobble looking for a takedown.
Reinikainen has a couple of punches blocked by Wobble.
Reinikainen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Reinikainen misses with a punch to the body.
Reinikainen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reinikainen misses with some punches.
Reinikainen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reinikainen lands a left hand.
Wobble is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jah Wobble. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wobble is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Reinikainen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Wobble lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Reinikainen regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reinikainen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wobble landing with the ground and pound.
Reinikainen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wobble scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jah Wobble has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wobble connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Reinikainen has his foot on Wobble's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wobble works his way back into a safe position though.
Reinikainen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Reinikainen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wobble manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wobble is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Reinikainen working for a triangle but Wobble defends it easily.
Wobble working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Reinikainen's head.#SUB2#
Reinikainen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wobble gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Reinikainen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Artturi Reinikainen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Reinikainen 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#
Wobble wants to control but Reinikainen is keeping busy.
Wobble is looking to improve his position.
Reinikainen slips a nice elbow through Wobble's hands, connecting with Wobble's forehead.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Reinikainen lands a nice short elbow.#T4#
Wobble is looking for a sweep. Reinikainen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Wobble actively working from the bottom here.
Wobble tries to roll over but Reinikainen keeps him under control.
Reinikainen is keen to just control but Wobble is a slippery customer.
Reinikainen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Wobble haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Wobble looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artturi Reinikainen!

Artturi Reinikainen bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: JAG Neckbreaker vs Diaz     
Date:   Feb 07, 2020
#R1#
Reinikainen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Maeda's head backwards.
Reinikainen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Maeda back to the cage. Reinikainen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Reinikainen.
Maeda looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Maeda.
Maeda is looking to clinch but Reinikainen is avoiding it.
Reinikainen staying out of range there.
Maeda is looking to clinch but Reinikainen is avoiding it.
Maeda missing with a left hand there. Reinikainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maeda misses with a hook. Reinikainen ducked under it nicely.
Jab by Reinikainen.
Maeda shoots in for a takedown but Reinikainen shows good takedown defense.
Maeda wants to clinch up but Reinikainen keeps it at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maeda looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Reinikainen is fending him off so far but Maeda persists. Nope, Reinikainen circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Maeda. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Reinikainen has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maeda. #T1#
Reinikainen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Reinikainen on the inside.
Maeda is trying to pull guard but Reinikainen has him pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Reinikainen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Maeda tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Reinikainen smiles and moves away.
Maeda connects with a body shot that sends Reinikainen's belly button to the back.
Artturi Reinikainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reinikainen plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Maeda to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Maeda just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Artturi Reinikainen!
After the fight, Artturi Reinikainen was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
The defeated Thomas Maeda had this to say: 'Through Japanese translator to English. "My opponent was better today. I will not underestimate him next time"'.

 

Event: JAG FNF X     
Date:   Jan 17, 2020
#R1#
Larkin goes for a double leg but Reinikainen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Reinikainen continues to drive forward.
Reinikainen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Larkin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Reinikainen sprawls and moves away.
Larkin seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Larkin misses with a straight right.
Reinikainen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Reinikainen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Larkin.
Larkin avoids the body shot from Reinikainen.
Larkin attempts a counter takedown but Reinikainen avoids it well and moves away.
Good work by Larkin as he checks the leg kick.
Larkin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Reinikainen cracks Larkin with a good jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Reinikainen. That snapped Larkin's head back.
Larkin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reinikainen throws a jab when Larkin was well out of range.
Larkin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've been informed that Reinikainen has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Larkin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Larkin throws the left hand but Reinikainen avoids the punch easily.
Reinikainen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Reinikainen connects with a body shot that sends Larkin's belly button to the back.
Larkin throws the left hand but Reinikainen avoids the punch easily.
Reinikainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Larkin.#T1#
Left hook, right uppercut from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen lands a head kick!
A low kick from Reinikainen misses #TD#
and Larkin counters with a shoot takedown. Reinikainen fights it but they end up in guard.
Larkin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Larkin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Reinikainen has his feet on Larkin's thighs here. He's pushed Larkin off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Larkin screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Artturi Reinikainen!
After the fight, Artturi Reinikainen was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: Eternity 1: Origin Story     
Date:   Nov 23, 2019
#R1#
Reinikainen stuffs the takedown.
Cubbedge just misses with a punch to the body.
Cubbedge lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Reinikainen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Reinikainen connects with a leg kick. Cubbedge looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Reinikainen scores with a hook to the body. Cubbedge takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Reinikainen throws a body shot but no joy.
Cubbedge throws a counter combo.
Cubbedge looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Reinikainen throws a looping overhand right but Cubbedge ducks down to avoid it.
Cubbedge connects with a body shot that sends Reinikainen's belly button to the back.
Reinikainen lunges at Cubbedge with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cubbedge 's hand.
Reinikainen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Reinikainen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cubbedge stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reinikainen.
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!
Reinikainen avoids the body shot from Cubbedge .
Reinikainen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cubbedge moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cubbedge misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cubbedge tries to clinch there but Reinikainen circles away.
Cubbedge shoots in for a double leg but Reinikainen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T1#
Cubbedge misses with a wild body shot.
Cubbedge takes a swing at Reinikainen's ribcage but misses.
Reinikainen throws a hook but Cubbedge avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Cubbedge on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Artturi Reinikainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cubbedge lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Reinikainen cracks Cubbedge with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Reinikainen thows a leg kick but Cubbedge checks it #TD2#
and Cubbedge counters with a takedown into side control.
Cubbedge sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Reinikainen is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #SUB2#
Cubbedge goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Reinikainen rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Cubbedge 's guard! Nice work there by Reinikainen!
We've been hearing that Reinikainen has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Reinikainen connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reinikainen postures up and lands a big shot to Cubbedge 's brow. #ROC#
Cubbedge is rocked!
Reinikainen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Reinikainen works over Cubbedge with some ground and pound from guard.
Cubbedge is still in real trouble! Can Reinikainen finish him?#T2#
Reinikainen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cubbedge 's head.
Reinikainen loads up on a big left hand. Cubbedge felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Reinikainen looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Cubbedge can't hide his disappointment, as Reinikainen celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Artturi Reinikainen!
After the fight, Artturi Reinikainen was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: Skrap Fights 94     
Date:   Oct 25, 2019
#R1#
Reinikainen throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2#
Reinikainen clinches up against the ropes.
A nice left hand lands by Cole.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cole.
A nice left hand lands by Reinikainen.
I was talking to Cole's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Cole misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cole lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Reinikainen.
Cole misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Reinikainen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cole.
Cole fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reinikainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reinikainen.
A head punch on the inside from Reinikainen fails to land.
Cole lands a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cole throws a head punch that misses.
Reinikainen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cole lands with a light punch inside.
Cole lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Cole - that landed with a thud.
Reinikainen blocks an uppercut.
Cole prevents a body shot from Reinikainen.
Cole lands a body punch in the clinch.
Reinikainen pushes Cole back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cole can't find room to land a body shot as Reinikainen controls the action. #T1#
Reinikainen has a couple of punches blocked by Cole.
Reinikainen blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Reinikainen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cole.
Cole tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reinikainen's elbow.
Cole lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Cole.
Reinikainen lands with a left to the head.
Cole lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cole blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reinikainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cole throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Cole.
Cole scores with a shoulder strike.
Reinikainen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Cole to keep the fight standing.
Cole throws a punch but it's blocked by Reinikainen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reinikainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cole misses with the head strike.
Cole lands a right hand that snaps the head of Reinikainen backwards.
Cole blocks a body shot from Reinikainen.
A head punch on the inside from Cole fails to land.
Reinikainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Cole lands with a short shot to the head.
Cole scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cole swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reinikainen working aggressively here.
Cole tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cole gets through Reinikainen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cole scores with a shot to the side of Reinikainen's head.
A short right from Reinikainen on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reinikainen.
A left hand lands to the body for Cole.
Cole has a couple of punches blocked by Reinikainen.
Cole swings wildly with an uppercut but Reinikainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cole.
Reinikainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reinikainen lands a hook that snaps the head of Cole backwards.
Reinikainen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Reinikainen throws a head punch that misses.
Reinikainen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reinikainen can't find room to land a body shot as Cole controls the action.
Reinikainen misses with a punch on the inside.
Reinikainen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
A shot in the inside from Reinikainen.
Cole working aggressively here.
Reinikainen misses with some punches.
Reinikainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reinikainen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cole has a couple of punches blocked by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reinikainen misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Cole.
Reinikainen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reinikainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Cole uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cole misses with a punch on the inside.
Cole struggles to land a body shot inside as Reinikainen controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cole.
Reinikainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reinikainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cole misses with a punch on the inside.
Cole misses with the head strike.
Cole throws a punch but it's blocked by Reinikainen. #BC2#
Reinikainen manages to break the clinch. #T4#
Cole misses with a series of wild punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid leg kick lands there for Reinikainen.
A solid leg kick lands there for Reinikainen. #CL#
Cole clinches up with Reinikainen and pushes him back against the ropes.
Reinikainen scores with a shoulder strike.
Reinikainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reinikainen blocks an uppercut.
Reinikainen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Reinikainen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cole misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cole.
Reinikainen lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Still in the clinch, Reinikainen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cole tries to work over Reinikainen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cole swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cole lands with a right to the head.
Cole fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Reinikainen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Cole dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Cole looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cole on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Reinikainen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cole throws a shot from downtown. Reinikainen moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Reinikainen misses the target.
Cole takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Reinikainen cracks the inside of Cole's front leg.
Reinikainen throws a leg kick but Cole moved away.
Cole swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A low kick from Reinikainen is predictable there
and Cole connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole throws a nice looking combination but Reinikainen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cole takes a swing at Reinikainen's ribcage but misses.
Reinikainen lands a head kick!
Cole throws a shot from downtown. Reinikainen moves away and avoids it.
Reinikainen lands a jab to Cole's midsection.#T1#
Reinikainen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Cole was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Reinikainen jabs at Cole's body.
Cole moves out of range of the body kick.
Reinikainen throws a poor cross that misses
and Cole counters with a one-two to the body.
Reinikainen swings for the body but Cole moves out of range.
Cole throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Reinikainen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cole misses with a looping left.
Reinikainen misses with a right hand
and Cole counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A nice leg kick lands there from Reinikainen.
A head kick by Reinikainen misses
and Reinikainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cole. Reinikainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cole falls off balance throwing a combination
and Reinikainen counters with a left and a right that stings Cole.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reinikainen throws a leg kick
and Cole counters with a nice uppercut.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cole crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Reinikainen - the referee stops the clock and Cole gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Reinikainen. Cole manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T2#
Reinikainen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Reinikainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Cole is just out of range.
Cole throws a body shot but no joy.
Reinikainen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Reinikainen lunges at Cole with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cole's hand.
Cole throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Reinikainen counters with an outside leg kick.
Reinikainen lands a right hook to the body.
Cole walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Reinikainen scores with a leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Reinikainen - that will leave a mark!
Reinikainen chopping away at his opponent's legs. #CL2#
Reinikainen has Cole up against the ropes in a clinch.
Reinikainen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A right handed body shot lands from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen lands a body shot. #T3#
Reinikainen lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen lands an uppercut.
Reinikainen tries to pull guard but Cole forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reinikainen.
Cole swings wildly with an uppercut but Reinikainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cole misses with the head strike.
Cole throws a head punch that misses.
Cole misses with some punches.
Cole blocking some punches.
Cole misses with the head strike.
Reinikainen working aggressively here.
Reinikainen has a couple of punches blocked by Cole.
Reinikainen lands a nice uppercut.
Cole lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Reinikainen or not.
Cole blocking some punches.
Cole tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reinikainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reinikainen jumps guard but Cole turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
James Cole has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artturi Reinikainen.
Reinikainen takes a shot to the head. #T4#
Reinikainen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cole walks away with a smile on his face. Reinikainen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Reinikainen throws a jab when Cole was well out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reinikainen throws a head kick that misses
and Cole counters with a series of strikes. Reinikainen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cole swinging wildly here. #CL#
Cole rushes Reinikainen and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Cole works on Reinikainen's body with a couple of short punches.
Cole is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Reinikainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Cole.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reinikainen.
Cole tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reinikainen has a couple of punches blocked by Cole.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cole lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Reinikainen blocks an uppercut.
Reinikainen misses with a punch to the body.
Cole tries a body shot but Reinikainen blocks it.
James Cole has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cole scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Reinikainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Artturi Reinikainen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Reinikainen moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Reinikainen manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Cole trying to control but Reinikainen is working from the bottom.
Cole tries to free his leg and advance position but Reinikainen is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Reinikainen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cole gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Reinikainen trying to keep a closed guard but Cole is proving a slippery customer.
Cole showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reinikainen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cole is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Reinikainen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Reinikainen 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#
Reinikainen working over Cole with some ground and pound. Cole looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Cole moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Reinikainen lands a couple of digs.
Reinikainen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cole is trying to keep Reinikainen in close.
Reinikainen throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2#
Reinikainen with a nice head shot there.
Cole controls Reinikainen momentarily but Reinikainen frees himself.
Reinikainen working some strikes from top position.
Reinikainen trying to control but Cole is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Cole throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cole keeping moving, preventing Reinikainen from controlling successfully. #T3#
Reinikainen looking to sit in guard and control but Cole gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Cole preventing the sweep.
Cole slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Reinikainen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cole is one step ahead there.
Reinikainen keeping moving, preventing Cole from controlling successfully. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Reinikainen can't keep his opponent in guard - Cole advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Reinikainen won't allow Cole to pass to mount.
Cole is thwarting Reinikainen's attempts to control the position.
Cole trying to pass the guard but Reinikainen defending well. #SUB2#
Reinikainen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cole pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cole works his way into full mount!
Cole tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Artturi Reinikainen.
I think Reinikainen 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight for Artturi Reinikainen!

The fight ends as a draw!

 

Event: Skrap Fights 83     
Date:   Sep 14, 2019
#R1#
Lacplesis on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Reinikainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lacplesis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lacplesis throws a poor cross that misses
and Reinikainen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Lacplesis has Reinikainen up against the ropes in a clinch. #BC#
Reinikainen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Lacplesis clinches up with Reinikainen and pushes him back against the ropes.
Lacplesis misses with a punch on the inside.
Reinikainen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nice body punch from Reinikainen - that landed with a thud.
Reinikainen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hand to the body from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reinikainen lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Reinikainen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reinikainen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lacplesis smiles and moves away.
Reinikainen looks for the body kick but Lacplesis saw that one coming.
Reinikainen tries to land a front kick but Lacplesis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lacplesis misses with a straight right.
Lacplesis is looking to clinch but Reinikainen is avoiding it. #T1#
Reinikainen ducks under a wild hook from Lacplesis.
Reinikainen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Reinikainen throws a body punch but Lacplesis moves out of range.
Lacplesis tries to clinch but Reinikainen is having none of it.
Lacplesis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lacplesis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reinikainen circles away from the clinch attempt.
It appears Reinikainen was looking to counter with a kick there.
Lacplesis throws a hook but Reinikainen blocks it.
Lacplesis misses the shot to the body.
Reinikainen jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Lacplesis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lacplesis throws a jab when Reinikainen was well out of range.
Humors Lacplesis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lacplesis wants to clinch.
Reinikainen throws a body punch but Lacplesis moves out of range.
Lacplesis darts in trying to clinch
and Reinikainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Lacplesis tries to clinch up but Reinikainen circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Lacplesis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lacplesis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Reinikainen.
Lacplesis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reinikainen blocking some punches.
Lacplesis lands a shoulder strike.
Lacplesis is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Reinikainen misses with some punches.
Reinikainen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A right hook to the body lands for Lacplesis.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reinikainen misses with some punches.
Lacplesis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reinikainen scores with a shoulder strike.
Lacplesis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reinikainen's elbow.
Reinikainen blocks a body shot from Lacplesis.
Reinikainen tries to break free but Lacplesis pushes him back against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen misses with a punch on the inside.
Reinikainen is trying to push Lacplesis away but Lacplesis has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Lacplesis has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Reinikainen seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Lacplesis can turn it around.
Lacplesis misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Reinikainen tries to pull guard but Lacplesis won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artturi Reinikainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lacplesis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lacplesis blocking some punches. #BC#
Reinikainen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lacplesis defending well as Reinikainen loads up on a big left hand.
Reinikainen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Danga de danga de dang - Reinikainen scores with a four punch combination!
Lacplesis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Reinikainen slips under a jab from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reinikainen.
Lacplesis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Reinikainen tries to keep at a distance but Lacplesis has taken the fight into the clinch.
Reinikainen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lacplesis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short uppercut from Lacplesis.
A nice left hand lands by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lacplesis lands a hook that snaps the head of Reinikainen backwards.
Reinikainen blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Reinikainen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lacplesis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reinikainen misses with a punch to the body.
Reinikainen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lacplesis misses with a punch on the inside.
Lacplesis prevents a body shot from Reinikainen.
Lacplesis throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Reinikainen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lacplesis misses with a hook
and Reinikainen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reinikainen throws a hook but Lacplesis avoids it easily.
Lacplesis lands a slapping body shot. #CL2#
Lacplesis takes the fight into the clinch.
Reinikainen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Lacplesis to keep the fight standing.
Lacplesis can't find room to land a body shot as Reinikainen controls the action.
Reinikainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
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 Artturi Reinikainen will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Lacplesis misses the target.
Reinikainen throws a jab when Lacplesis was well out of range.
Reinikainen misses with a left hand
and Lacplesis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lacplesis is looking to clinch but Reinikainen is avoiding it.
Lacplesis scores with a shot to the body.
Lacplesis takes a swing at Reinikainen's ribcage but misses.
Lacplesis with a jab.#CL2#
Lacplesis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Reinikainen scores with a shoulder strike. #TD#
Reinikainen jumps guard and drags Lacplesis to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Lacplesis wants to stand but Reinikainen has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SU2#
Lacplesis decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T1#
Reinikainen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reinikainen keeps the fight on the outside.
Lacplesis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Reinikainen looks to land a combination but Lacplesis avoids it well.
Lacplesis is looking to clinch but Reinikainen is avoiding it.
Reinikainen scores with a nice head shot.
Lacplesis throws a looping overhand right but Reinikainen ducks down to avoid it.
Reinikainen blocks a jab.
Reinikainen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lacplesis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fighters circling - Lacplesis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lacplesis throws a big shot that misses.
Lacplesis digs a good body shot into Reinikainen's ribs.
Lacplesis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Lacplesis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reinikainen is looking for a counter combo.
Reinikainen loads up on a big right hand but Lacplesis slips the punch.
Lacplesis tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Reinikainen counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lacplesis wants to clinch.
Reinikainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Reinikainen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Reinikainen's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Reinikainen duly obliges.
Lacplesis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice uppercut lands for Lacplesis. That snapped Reinikainen's head back. #CL2#
Lacplesis drives through and clinches with Reinikainen against the ropes. #T3#
Reinikainen tries to pull guard but Lacplesis holds him up against the ropes and eventually Reinikainen drops back down to his feet. #BC#
Reinikainen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reinikainen throws a hook to the side of Lacplesis's head but Lacplesis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lacplesis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reinikainen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CL2#
Lacplesis has managed to clinch.
Reinikainen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reinikainen blocks a body shot from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis lands with a left to the head.
Reinikainen lands a hook that snaps the head of Lacplesis backwards.
Reinikainen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lacplesis lands a hook that snaps the head of Reinikainen backwards.
Humors Lacplesis seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Reinikainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Lacplesis.
Reinikainen tries to pull guard but Lacplesis holds him up against the ropes and eventually Reinikainen drops back down to his feet.
Still in the clinch, Reinikainen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lacplesis throws a head punch that misses.
Reinikainen prevents a body shot from Lacplesis. #T4#
Lacplesis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lacplesis struggles to land a body shot inside as Reinikainen controls his hands.
Lacplesis tries to work over Reinikainen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lacplesis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lacplesis lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Lacplesis misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis tries a body shot but Reinikainen blocks it.
Lacplesis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Lacplesis. #BC#
Reinikainen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jab from Lacplesis.#CL2#
Lacplesis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lacplesis lands with a left to the head.
Lacplesis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Reinikainen.
Lacplesis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Reinikainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Lacplesis.
Reinikainen tries to work over Lacplesis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lacplesis takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Humors Lacplesis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lacplesis moves in looking to clinch but Reinikainen pushes him off.
Lacplesis doesn't manage to clinch there - Reinikainen circles away.
Reinikainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reinikainen misses with a head kick.
Reinikainen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#CL2#
Lacplesis closes the distance and clinches.
Lacplesis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Reinikainens head.
Lacplesis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lacplesis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lacplesis gets through Reinikainen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Lacplesis.
Reinikainen has a couple of punches blocked by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lacplesis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lacplesis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lacplesis misses with a body punch. #T1#
Lacplesis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Reinikainens head.
Reinikainen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Reinikainen blocking some punches.
Lacplesis presses Reinikainen against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Reinikainen misses with the head strike.
Reinikainen tries to pull guard but Lacplesis forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Reinikainen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lacplesis just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Lacplesis lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reinikainen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Reinikainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lacplesis misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Lacplesis.
Reinikainen takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lacplesis.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Still in the clinch, Lacplesis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lacplesis tries a body shot but Reinikainen blocks it. #T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis cracks Reinikainen with a nice body shot.
Lacplesis keeps control of Reinikainen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Reinikainen tries to break free but Lacplesis pushes him back against the ropes.
Lacplesis lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A short left from Reinikainen.
A short left from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis keeps control of Reinikainen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lacplesis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Reinikainen lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen blocking some punches.
Lacplesis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Lacplesis as the two fighters clinch.
Lacplesis gets through Reinikainen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Reinikainen wants to break free but Lacplesis has control.
Reinikainen tries to throw a body punch but Lacplesis avoids it by throwing Reinikainen back against the ropes.
Reinikainen fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artturi Reinikainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lacplesis digs a right hand into Reinikainen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Reinikainen's gas tank.
Artturi Reinikainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lacplesis swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Lacplesis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reinikainen can't break the clinch.
Reinikainen throws a head punch that misses.
Reinikainen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lacplesis's elbow.
Lacplesis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lacplesis misses with a punch to the body.
Lacplesis lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Reinikainen breaks from the clinch.
Lacplesis takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lacplesis jabs Reinikainen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Reinikainen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Reinikainen keeps the fight on the outside.
Good shot there by Lacplesis.#CL2#
Reinikainen gets tackled into the ropes by Lacplesis. Lacplesis maintains the clinch.
Reinikainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reinikainen. #T4#
Lacplesis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lacplesis has a couple of punches blocked by Reinikainen.
Lacplesis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Humors Lacplesis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lacplesis.
A hook to the body from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis misses with a punch on the inside.
Lacplesis misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Reinikainen manages to break the clinch.
Lacplesis blocks a jab.
Lacplesis bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Reinikainen's head.
Lacplesis misses the jab.
Reinikainen ducks right into an uppercut from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis tries to clinch but Reinikainen moves out of range. #CL2#
Lacplesis darts in and clinches Reinikainen up against the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Reinikainen on the inside.
Lacplesis lands with a right to the head.
Reinikainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Humors Lacplesis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lacplesis 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight for Humors Lacplesis!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Humors Lacplesis!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Humors Lacplesis!

Humors Lacplesis wins by unanimous decision!

Humors Lacplesis decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Skrap Fights 77     
Date:   Aug 30, 2019
#R1#
Reinikainen connects with a jab.
Reinikainen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gangsterdamage in the buildup to the fight.
Reinikainen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Alzamora misses with a kick to the body
and Reinikainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alzamora throws the left hand but Reinikainen avoids the punch easily.
Alzamora misses with a straight left.
Alzamora tries to land a body kick
and Reinikainen counters with a stiff right hand.
Alzamora throws a shot from downtown. Reinikainen moves away and avoids it.
Reinikainen misses with a kick to the body
letting Alzamora counter with a right hand.
A low kick from Alzamora misses #KD#
and Reinikainen counters with a crisp right hand that drops Alzamora! Reinikainen lets Alzamora back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Alzamora is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Andre Alzamora has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alzamora throws a lazy right hand but Reinikainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reinikainen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Reinikainen throws a poor cross that misses
and Alzamora counters with a low kick, right behind Reinikainen 's knee.
Reinikainen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
Alzamora takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Alzamora misses with a straight right.
A punch combination from Reinikainen misses.
Alzamora throws a lazy body kick
and Reinikainen counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Alzamora drops his hands momentarily and Reinikainen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Alzamora lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body kick there by Alzamora.
Crunch! Reinikainen slams his shin into Alzamora's torso.
Alzamora fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#KD#
Reinikainen cracks Alzamora with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Alzamora looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Reinikainen finish him?
Alzamora is still on wobbly legs! Can Reinikainen finish him?#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reinikainen cracks Alzamora's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Alzamora slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Reinikainen can do further damage! This one is done, son!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Artturi Reinikainen!
A very excited looking Artturi Reinikainen rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: Skrap Fights 69     
Date:   Aug 03, 2019
#R1#
Reinikainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Oriola.
Reinikainen tried to score with a low kick but Oriola checks it.
Oriola drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Reinikainen defends it well.
A low kick from Reinikainen is predictable there #TD2#
and Oriola counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Reinikainen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Reinikainen is working hard here to advance position.
Reinikainen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Reinikainen is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Reinikainen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Oriola defends well.#SUB#
Reinikainen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Reinikainen looking for subs off his back but Oriola has passed one foot through into half guard.
Oriola is trying to control the action in half guard but Reinikainen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1##SUB#
Reinikainen actively working from the bottom here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Oriola lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Oriola is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Reinikainen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Oriola is working away from the top position though.
Reinikainen's coaches at Gangsterdamage have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Oriola is just content to waste time from the top position. Reinikainen takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB#
Reinikainen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Oriola scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2##SUB#
Reinikainen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Oriola lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Reinikainen is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Oriola got a little sloppy there for a moment and Reinikainen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Oriola has managed to get both his arms back between Reinikainen's legs - danger averted.
Oriola throws a big elbow that misses.
Oriola trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Reinikainen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Oriola pushing down on Reinikainen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Oriola is nestled in close to Reinikainen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nice strikes from Oriola there.
Reinikainen is looking to improve his position.
Oriola is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3#
Reinikainen wants to get back to full guard.
Reinikainen won't allow Oriola to pass to mount.
Oriola wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reinikainen keeps working. #SUB2#
Oriola seems to be looking for submissions.
Oriola trying to control the action but Reinikainen is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Oriola is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Reinikainen is just riding it out for now. Oriola eventually gives up the hold.
Oriola missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Reinikainen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Reinikainen wants to improve his position but Oriola is controlling well.
Oriola wants to free his trapped foot but Reinikainen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Oriola drops an elbow to the side of Reinikainen's head.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Oriola is trying to work for a kimura but Reinikainen is defending well. #SUB2#
Oriola is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oriola wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reinikainen keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Oriola dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Reinikainen throws a big shot that misses.
Reinikainen throws a looping overhand right but Oriola ducks down to avoid it.
Reinikainen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Oriola has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Reinikainen throws a looping overhand right but Oriola ducks down to avoid it.
Reinikainen scores with a punch to the head.#TD2#
Oriola feints and as Reinikainen raises his hands in defense, Oriola changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Oriola throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Oriola pushes down on Reinikainen's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Reinikainen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oriola slows the pace down in half guard.
Oriola landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T1#
Oriola takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Oriola throwing shots but Reinikainen is blocking nicely.
Oriola missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Oriola is trying for a kimura here. Reinikainen looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Oriola wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Diego Oriola! Diego Oriola retains his lightweight title!
A less than humble Diego Oriola misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: Skrap Fights 64     
Date:   Jul 13, 2019
#R1#
Cole slips under a jab.
Reinikainen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Reinikainen lands a two punch combo.
Cole lands with a good body shot.
Reinikainen thows a leg kick but Cole checks it
and Cole counters with a straight right hand.
Cole moves away from the strike by Reinikainen.
Cole walks into a straight right hand from Reinikainen.
Cole lands a nice hook to Reinikainen's body. Reinikainen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Reinikainen swings for the body but Cole moves out of range.
Cole went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Reinikainen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Reinikainen has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cole throws a hook to the side of Reinikainen's head but Reinikainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reinikainen swinging wildly here.
Cole is looking for a counter combo.
Cole looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cole misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Reinikainen! But no joy.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Cole.
Cole on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Reinikainen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Reinikainen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cole has time to react.
Reinikainen tries to work over Cole's front leg with a kick but Cole checks it.
A little feinted left hand from Cole on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cole walks into a stiff left hand from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cole has time to react.
Reinikainen misses with a body shot
and Cole counters with a nice uppercut.
Reinikainen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Reinikainen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jab, jab by Cole - just one landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cole blocks the body kick.
Reinikainen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T2#
Reinikainen scores with a jab to the body.
Cole tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reinikainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Cole.
Cole moves out of range of the body kick from Reinikainen. #CL2#
Reinikainen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Reinikainen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Cole takes a shot to the head.
Reinikainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reinikainen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen blocks an uppercut.
Reinikainen blocking some punches.
Cole struggles to land a body shot inside as Reinikainen controls his hands.
Reinikainen lands an uppercut.
Reinikainen blocks a body shot from Cole.
Cole throws a head punch that misses.
Cole tries to break free but Reinikainen pushes him back against the ropes.
Reinikainen lands a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Cole.
Reinikainen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cole backwards. #T3#
Cole can't break the clinch.
Cole lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Reinikainen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Reinikainen misses with the head strike.
Cole lands with a right to the head.
Reinikainen lands with a right to the head.
Reinikainen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cole working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cole.
Cole blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reinikainen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Reinikainen pushes Cole back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cole working aggressively here.
A right hook to the body lands for Reinikainen.
Cole misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A frustrated look appears on Cole's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Reinikainen fails to land.
Reinikainen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cole misses with the head strike.
Cole misses with a body punch.
Cole blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Cole fails to land.
Reinikainen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
Cole misses with a body punch.
Cole tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reinikainen's elbow.
Cole misses with a body punch.
Reinikainen misses with a punch on the inside.
Reinikainen blocks an uppercut.
Cole throws a punch but it's blocked by Reinikainen.
Cole's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Cole's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reinikainen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cole looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cole takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Reinikainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reinikainen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cole's calf.
Reinikainen throws a leg kick
and Cole cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reinikainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reinikainen catches Cole with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Reinikainen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cole's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Artturi Reinikainen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Reinikainen misses with a kick to the body
and Cole counters with a straight right hand.
Reinikainen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Cole was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen throws a looping overhand right but Cole ducks down to avoid it.
Cole is looking to counter punch.
Cole blocks the body kick.
Artturi Reinikainen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reinikainen missing with a left hand there. Cole was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reinikainen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cole with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Reinikainen to score with a decent uppercut.
Cole works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Reinikainen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Reinikainen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cole doesn't seem phased though.
Reinikainen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Reinikainen throws a nice head kick!
Reinikainen throws a lazy right hand but Cole sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cole went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Reinikainen defending well as Cole loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Reinikainen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Reinikainen throws a sloppy head kick and Cole moves out of range easily.
Reinikainen throws a jab but it's blocked by Cole.
Reinikainen throws a leg kick which misses Cole's front leg but catches the back leg as Cole tries to avoid it.
Cole throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cole sets himself, and Reinikainen steps forward looking for the clinch! Cole avoids it this time.
Reinikainen misses with a straight left.
Reinikainen with a jab.
Cole stuns Reinikainen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cole. Reinikainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reinikainen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reinikainen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cole jabs at Reinikainen's body.
Reinikainen throws a head kick that half lands. #T2#
Reinikainen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reinikainen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Reinikainen punishes Cole's body with a nice straight punch.
Cole throws out a loose jab but Reinikainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reinikainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Cole misses its target.
Cole avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cole seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Reinikainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cole manages to avoid it.
It looked like Cole was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Reinikainen.
Cole jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Reinikainen! But no joy.
Reinikainen throws a front kick aimed at Cole's knee but Cole avoids it well.
Cole throws a big counter combination but Reinikainen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Reinikainen tries to clinch but Cole moves away
and Cole counters with a nice uppercut.
Reinikainen cracks Cole with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Reinikainen throws a lazy uppercut
and Cole counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jab from Reinikainen.#T3#
Cole moves out of range as Reinikainen strikes.
It looked like Cole was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Reinikainen.
A jab from Reinikainen misses.
Cole takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cole uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reinikainen.
Cole is looking to counter punch.
Nice uppercut there from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cole misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen lands with a right hand.
Reinikainen tries to score with a low kick but Cole moves his leg out of the way.
Reinikainen is looking to slow Cole down with leg kicks.
Reinikainen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Cole to counter with a crisp jab.
Reinikainen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Reinikainen slips a jab and a cross from Cole.
Cole misses the shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Reinikainen does it's job there.
Cole throws a sloppy body shot
and Reinikainen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cole's knee momentarily.
Reinikainen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cole looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Reinikainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cole.
Reinikainen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cole.
Cole needs to keep his hands up - Reinikainen had a free shot at his head there.
Reinikainen misses with a left hand
and Cole counters with a stiff right hand.
Reinikainen throws a body punch but Cole moves out of range.
Cole seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Reinikainen closes the distance but Cole moves to the side
and Cole counters with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Artturi Reinikainen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Cole's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Reinikainen throws a push kick but Cole slaps the foot to one side.
No joy there for Cole, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Reinikainen staying out of range there.
Reinikainen swinging wildly here.
Reinikainen misses with a body kick.
Artturi Reinikainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cole takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CL2#
Reinikainen drives through and clinches with Cole against the ropes.
Reinikainen can't find room to land a body shot as Cole controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reinikainen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Good body shot from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen misses with some punches.
Cole can't find room to land a body shot as Reinikainen controls the action.
Cole lands with a right to the head.
Artturi Reinikainen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Reinikainen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Reinikainen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cole backwards. #T1#
Reinikainen struggles to land a body shot inside as Cole controls his hands.
Cole lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Reinikainen or not. #BC#
Cole escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reinikainen throws a body punch but Cole moves out of range.
Cole has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Reinikainen misses with an uppercut
enabling Cole to counter with a crisp jab.
Reinikainen scores with a decent looking hook.
Reinikainen lands with a shot to the body.
Reinikainen clobbers Cole with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cole throws a right and a left that Reinikainen avoids nicely.
Reinikainen cracks Cole with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Reinikainen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Reinikainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
James Cole has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reinikainen pushes Cole away with a front kick.
Cole swats away the attempt to clinch by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cole dodges the punch combination from Reinikainen.
Cole throws a one two combo.
Cole blocks a head kick by Reinikainen.
Cole appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Reinikainen throws a head kick that Cole semi-blocks.
Cole throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Reinikainen throws a good cross that connects.
Reinikainen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Reinikainen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Reinikainen lands with a cross.
Cole walks forward, straight into a front kick from Reinikainen.
Cole walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Reinikainen throws a leg kick but Cole checks it.
Cole misses with a looping left.
Cole looks to throw the jab but Reinikainen is out of range.
Reinikainen tries a head kick but it misses.
Reinikainen ducks under a wild hook from Cole.#T4#
Reinikainen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cole swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reinikainen misses with a hook to the body
and Cole makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reinikainen gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Cole counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Reinikainen connects with a crisp jab.
Cole moves away from the strike by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen tries to score with a low kick but Cole moves his leg out of the way.
Cole appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cole punishes Reinikainen's body with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Reinikainen clinches up with Cole and pushes him back against the ropes.
Cole tries a body shot but Reinikainen blocks it.
Cole tries to throw a body punch but Reinikainen avoids it by throwing Cole back against the ropes.
Reinikainen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Reinikainen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cole's elbow.
Cole swings wildly with an uppercut but Reinikainen uses good head movement to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Artturi Reinikainen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Reinikainen 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Artturi Reinikainen!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Artturi Reinikainen!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Artturi Reinikainen!

Artturi Reinikainen wins by unanimous decision!

Artturi Reinikainen was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: Skrap Fights 55     
Date:   Jun 14, 2019
#R1#
Juntta swings for the body but Reinikainen moves out of range.
Reinikainen scores with a spinning back kick!
Reinikainen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Juntta throws a leg kick but Reinikainen checks it.
Juntta misses with an uppercut.
Juntta tries to clinch but Reinikainen is having none of it.
Reinikainen has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Reinikainen slips a jab from Juntta.
Juntta takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Reinikainen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A jab from Reinikainen does it's job there.
Reinikainen throws a head kick but Juntta moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Reinikainen.
Juntta seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Juntta misses with a hook to the body
and Reinikainen counters with a nice uppercut.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Juntta lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Reinikainen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Reinikainen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Juntta throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Reinikainen on the side of the head.
Juntta has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Malmi Aitta in the buildup to the fight.
Reinikainen scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Juntta connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Reinikainen's corner calls for a 1-2. Reinikainen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Reinikainen scores with a nice head shot.
Jesse Juntta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy left from Reinikainen finds it's target.#T1#
A clash of legs there as Juntta blocks the low kick.
Reinikainen misses with the combination.
Juntta stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Reinikainen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Reinikainen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Juntta does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Reinikainen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Juntta scores with the left hand. Reinikainen knows he should have avoided that one.
Reinikainen lands a jab.
Juntta thows a left - swing and a miss!
Juntta misses with a leg kick.
Juntta cracks the inside of Reinikainen's front leg.
Reinikainen tests Juntta's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Good leg kick by Juntta there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Juntta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reinikainen moves away.
Reinikainen counters with a body kick.
Juntta takes a swing at Reinikainen's ribcage but misses.
Reinikainen tries a head kick but it misses.
Reinikainen misses with an uppercut. Juntta saw that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Juntta is looking to chop away at Reinikainen's legs. #T2#
A bone on bone clash there as Reinikainen blocks the leg kick.
Good work by Juntta as he checks the leg kick.
Reinikainen scores with a kick to the midsection.
Juntta throws a leg kick that misses.
Reinikainen slips a jab and a cross from Juntta.
Juntta gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Reinikainen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reinikainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick misses from Juntta.
Juntta throws a right and a left that Reinikainen avoids nicely.
Juntta stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reinikainen.
Juntta misses with a jab, cross combination.
Reinikainen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen throws out a leg kick but Juntta moves out of range and Reinikainen only half commits.
An attempted straight right counter from Juntta misses the target.
Juntta loads up on a big right hand but Reinikainen slips the punch.
Reinikainen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Juntta had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Reinikainen misses the shot to the body.
Juntta is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Reinikainen throws a poor cross that misses
and Juntta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Juntta throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Juntta scores with a sloppy right hand. Reinikainen should have avoided that one.
Reinikainen avoids the body shot from Juntta.
Juntta misses with the combination.
Reinikainen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Juntta.
Juntta stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Juntta throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Juntta chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Juntta misses with a body shot.
Juntta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Juntta. That one must have hurt.
Reinikainen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Juntta is able to avoid easily.
Juntta is looking to slow Reinikainen down with leg kicks.
Reinikainen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Reinikainen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Juntta lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Reinikainen scores with a hook to the body. Juntta takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Reinikainen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Juntta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reinikainen defending well as Juntta loads up on a big left hand.
Juntta jabs Reinikainen right on the nose. Reinikainen blinks but takes it well.
Reinikainen lands a lovely overhand right.
Reinikainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Juntta was well out of range. Poor timing from Reinikainen.
Juntta tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little jabbing left from Reinikainen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Juntta looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Juntta throws the left hand but Reinikainen avoids the punch easily.
Reinikainen looks to land a combination but Juntta avoids it well.
Reinikainen feints and then cracks Juntta's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Juntta down.
Reinikainen cracks the inside of Juntta's front leg.
A chopping leg kick lands by Juntta.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reinikainen lunges at Juntta with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Juntta's hand.
Reinikainen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Juntta throws a series of strikes that have Reinikainen backpedaling.
Reinikainen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Juntta checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Juntta jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Artturi Reinikainen will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Reinikainen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Juntta is able to avoid easily.
That kick from Juntta tenderised Reinikainen's leg. Reinikainen is trying to keep his angry face on.
A looping hook to the body misses from Juntta. Reinikainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Reinikainen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Reinikainen throws a nice head kick!
Reinikainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Juntta getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Reinikainen slips a jab from Juntta.
Reinikainen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Juntta tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Reinikainen is able to avoid easily.
Reinikainen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Juntta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Reinikainen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Juntta takes a swing at Reinikainen's ribcage but misses.
Reinikainen throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #ROC2#
Juntta is rocked!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Reinikainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Juntta.
Juntta throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Reinikainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Juntta.
Despite the aggression on Reinikainen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reinikainen lands a leg kick that knocks Juntta off balance momentarily.
Reinikainen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Reinikainen throws a chopping leg kick but Juntta manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Juntta is looking to counter with head kicks.#T1#
Reinikainen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Reinikainen slips a jab from Juntta.
A solid body kick from Juntta.
Juntta swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Juntta swings for the body but Reinikainen moves out of range.
Juntta misses with a hook.
Reinikainen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Juntta tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A shot to the body from Juntta misses
and Reinikainen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Juntta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reinikainen manages to avoid it.
A combination from Juntta does no damage.
Juntta tried to score with a low kick but Reinikainen checks it.
Reinikainen takes a swing at Juntta's ribcage but misses.
Reinikainen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Juntta throws a big counter combination but Reinikainen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Reinikainen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Juntta throws a nice looking combination but Reinikainen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Artturi Reinikainen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Juntta rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reinikainen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Reinikainen lunges at Juntta with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Juntta's hand. #T2#
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!
Reinikainen blocks a leg kick.
Reinikainen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A telegraphed right hand from Reinikainen misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reinikainen. Juntta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Juntta throws a low kick, looking for Reinikainen's leg but Reinikainen calmly moves out of range.
Reinikainen raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Reinikainen moves out of range as Juntta throws a body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Juntta lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Reinikainen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Reinikainen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Juntta looks to land a right hand but Reinikainen moved out of range.
Juntta tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Reinikainen is able to avoid easily.
Juntta swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Reinikainen ducks under a wild hook from Juntta.
Reinikainen throws a counter combo.
Juntta takes a swing at Reinikainen's ribcage but misses.
Juntta misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Reinikainen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Juntta throws a body shot but no joy.
Reinikainen throws a sloppy head kick and Juntta moves out of range easily.
Reinikainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reinikainen throws a big counter head kick but Juntta avoids it with no problem.
Juntta is looking to score with low kicks.
Reinikainen throws out a counter right but Juntta avoids it with no problem.
Juntta digs a good hook to Reinikainen's body.
Juntta throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
No joy there for Juntta, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Juntta scores with a shot to the body.
Juntta tried to score with a low kick but Reinikainen checks it.
Reinikainen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Reinikainen connects with an inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Juntta.
Juntta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reinikainen moves away.
Reinikainen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Reinikainen throws a right hand that misses
and Juntta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reinikainen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Oh Juntta is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Reinikainen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Reinikainen takes one on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reinikainen lands a nice hook to Juntta's body. Juntta takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Juntta seems to have got his legs back now.
Reinikainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Juntta.
Juntta fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Reinikainen checks it well.
Juntta misses with an uppercut.
Reinikainen misses with a low kick.
As Reinikainen backs away, Juntta returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Reinikainen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Reinikainen tries a low kick but Juntta avoids it.
It looked like Juntta wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Reinikainen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Juntta checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T4#
Reinikainen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Juntta throws a chopping leg kick but Reinikainen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A punch combination from Juntta misses.
Reinikainen throws a hook but Juntta blocks it.
Reinikainen lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Juntta takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Juntta wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Juntta misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Juntta connects with a body shot that sends Reinikainen's belly button to the back.
Nice body kick there by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Juntta.
Juntta wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Juntta misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Juntta misses with a low kick.
Reinikainen throws out a loose jab but Juntta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reinikainen misses with a low kick.
Reinikainen misses with a wild body shot.
Reinikainen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
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 Jesse Juntta will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Reinikainen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Juntta misses the shot to the body.
Juntta misses with a body kick.
Juntta throws a solid leg kick but Reinikainen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Juntta.
Juntta looks to land a left hand but Reinikainen moved out of range nicely.
Juntta scoring well with a low kick there.
Juntta throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Juntta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Juntta fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Reinikainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Juntta is just out of range.
Reinikainen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Juntta on the side of the head.
Juntta misses with a body kick.
Reinikainen cracks Juntta with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juntta tries to work over Reinikainen's front leg with a kick but Reinikainen checks it.
Juntta misses with a wild combination.
Reinikainen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Juntta has time to react.
Juntta is looking to wear down Reinikainen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Reinikainen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Juntta tried to counter with a leg kick but Reinikainen avoided it.#T1#
Juntta moves out of range of the leg kick from Reinikainen.
Juntta looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A nice leg kick lands there from Reinikainen.
Juntta throws a shot to the body.
Juntta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Juntta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Juntta shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Reinikainen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Reinikainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reinikainen thinks about the counter body kick.
Reinikainen cracks Juntta with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Juntta checks the leg kick.
Reinikainen defending well as Juntta loads up on a big left hand.
Juntta throws a half hearted mid kick.
Juntta will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Juntta tries to clinch up.
Juntta connects with a right hand. Reinikainen shakes it off.
Reinikainen lands with a cross.
Reinikainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Juntta tried to counter with a leg kick but Reinikainen avoided it.
Juntta takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Juntta tried to score with a low kick but Reinikainen checks it.
Reinikainen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Reinikainen misses with a straight right.
Reinikainen ducks under a wild hook from Juntta.
Reinikainen misses the shot to the body.
Juntta appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Juntta throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Reinikainen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Juntta lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Reinikainen circles away quickly and effectively.
Reinikainen counters with a body kick.
Reinikainen defending well as Juntta loads up on a big left hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen throws a leg kick but Juntta sees it coming and moves out of range.
Juntta throws a leg kick but Reinikainen moved away.
A shot to the liver by Reinikainen. Beautiful body shot.
Juntta misses with a double jab
and Reinikainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slow jab from Juntta misses its intended target.
Reinikainen checks the leg kick.
Reinikainen scores with the left hand. Juntta knows he should have avoided that one.
Reinikainen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T3#
Reinikainen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Good standup being displayed there by Reinikainen as he connects with a hook.
Juntta throws a nice inside leg kick.
Reinikainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Juntta lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Reinikainen circles away quickly and effectively.
Reinikainen throws a leg kick but Juntta sees it coming and moves out of range. #KD2#
Reinikainen lands a left and a right that send Juntta crashing to the mat, dazed. Reinikainen thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Jesse Juntta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reinikainen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Reinikainen rushes Juntta and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Juntta is up against the ropes and has nowhere to go. Reinikainen piles on the pressure and Juntta crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Artturi Reinikainen!
Artturi Reinikainen tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

 

Event: Skrap Fights 46     
Date:   May 10, 2019
#R1#
Woods ducks right into an uppercut from Reinikainen.
Woods chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Reinikainen can pounce on him.
Woods throws a shot from downtown. Reinikainen moves away and avoids it.
Reinikainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Woods throws a wild body kick that Reinikainen sees coming a mile off.
Woods misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Reinikainen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Reinikainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Woods is just out of range.
Reinikainen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Reinikainen checks a low kick from Woods.
A looping hook to the body misses from Woods. Reinikainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Woods is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Reinikainen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Woods lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Reinikainen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Woods pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Reinikainen.
Reinikainen defending well as Woods loads up on a big left hand.
Woods misses with an attempted mid kick.
Woods takes a body punch but keeps moving.
JJ Woods seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reinikainen lands a jab-cross combination.
Woods delivers a nice body kick.
Woods throws a lazy right hand but Reinikainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Woods.#T1#
Reinikainen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Woods's head backwards.
Woods just misses with a punch to the body.
Reinikainen misses with a body kick.
Woods shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Reinikainen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Reinikainen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Reinikainen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Reinikainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Woods explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Reinikainen staying out of range there.
Woods misses with a kick to the body
enabling Reinikainen to counter with a crisp jab.
Woods tries a head kick but it misses.
Woods fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Reinikainen tries a head kick but it misses.
Woods is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Woods has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Reinikainen finds it's way round the side to connect with Woods's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reinikainen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Woods misses the shot to the body.
Reinikainen throws a hook but Woods blocks it.
A jab from Woods does it's job there.
Reinikainen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Woods looks for the body kick but Reinikainen saw that one coming. #T2#
Woods throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Woods misses the shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Woods.
Woods finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Woods takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Woods scores with a jab to the body.
Reinikainen is looking to slow Woods down with leg kicks.
Woods displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reinikainen throws out the jab.
Woods throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Woods takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Woods throws a right hand that Reinikainen ducks under and follows up with a left that Reinikainen also avoids with ease.
Reinikainen lands with an overhand left.
That kick from Woods tenderised Reinikainen's leg. Reinikainen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Reinikainen scores with a head kick. Woods tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A cross from Woods lands.
Nice defenses there by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reinikainen missing with a left hand there. Woods was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Woods throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Woods looks to land a body kick but Reinikainen moved away.
Woods misses with a head kick.
Woods chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Woods. Reinikainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reinikainen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Woods on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Reinikainen digs a good hook to Woods's body.
A punch lands to the side of Woods 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A jab from Reinikainen does it's job there.
Woods fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reinikainen manages to avoid it.
Reinikainen lands with a straight right. Woods didn't see that one coming.
Reinikainen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Woods takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Woods stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reinikainen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Woods looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Woods throws the kick towards the body but Reinikainen avoids it.
Woods ducks under a wild hook from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen moves out of range as Woods strikes.
Woods looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Reinikainen lands with an overhand left.
Reinikainen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T4#
Woods misses with a hook. Reinikainen ducked under it nicely.
Reinikainen connects with a solid leg kick.
Woods scores with a head kick. Reinikainen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Reinikainen is looking to slow Woods down with leg kicks.
Reinikainen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Reinikainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Woods is just out of range.
Reinikainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Woods sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Woods scores with a nice right hand.
Woods throws out a leg kick but Reinikainen moves out of range and Woods only half commits.
Woods misses with a leg kick
and Reinikainen counters with an outside leg kick.
Woods pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That kick from Reinikainen tenderised Woods's leg. Woods is trying to keep his angry face on.
Woods will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Reinikainen.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reinikainen throws the kick towards the body but Woods avoids it.
Woods counters with a body kick.
Woods misses with an attempted mid kick.
Woods throws a body shot but no joy.
Woods misses with a low kick.
Reinikainen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Reinikainen blocks a head kick by Woods.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Artturi Reinikainen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Reinikainen throws out a loose jab but Woods uses good head movement to avoid it.
Woods looks to throw the jab but Reinikainen is out of range.
Reinikainen blocks the body kick.
Reinikainen lands a head kick. Woods smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Artturi Reinikainen is winning the standup battle so far.
Reinikainen checks a leg kick nicely.
Woods throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reinikainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reinikainen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Woods just manages to avoid it.
Woods misses the shot to the body.
Woods's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Reinikainen lunges at Woods with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Woods's hand.
Reinikainen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Woods fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Reinikainen checks it well.
Reinikainen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Reinikainen moves out of range of the leg kick from Woods.
Good work by Woods as he checks the leg kick.
Woods bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Woods throws a push kick but Reinikainen slaps the foot to one side.
Reinikainen slips a jab from Woods.
Woods pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reinikainen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Woods keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reinikainen.
Woods appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Woods there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Woods tries to move into range but Reinikainen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1##CL#
Reinikainen has Woods up against the ropes in a clinch.
Reinikainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Reinikainen breaks the clinch.
Reinikainen lands with a right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Woods 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Reinikainen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Reinikainen lands a slapping body shot.
A big left from Reinikainen misses.
Woods gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Reinikainen.
Woods lands a high kick!
Woods misses with a kick to the body.
Woods looks for the body kick but Reinikainen saw that one coming.
Woods throws a low kick, looking for Reinikainen's leg but Reinikainen calmly moves out of range.
Woods looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Reinikainen throws out a loose jab but Woods uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Woods swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Reinikainen blocks the leg kick.
Woods has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Woods throws a lazy head kick
and Reinikainen counters with a solid body kick. #T2#
Reinikainen scores with a decent looking hook.
Reinikainen scores with a nice strike.
Woods tries to work over Reinikainen's front leg with a kick but Reinikainen checks it.
Reinikainen throwing a counter right hand but Woods manages to avoid it.
Woods just misses with a punch to the body.
Reinikainen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Woods looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Reinikainen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Reinikainen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Woods. Woods obviously looking to wear him down.
Woods throws a front kick aimed at Reinikainen's knee but Reinikainen avoids it well.
Woods lands a body shot.
Woods throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reinikainen throws a head kick but Woods moves out of range.
Reinikainen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Woods throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Woods keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reinikainen.
Woods will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Woods tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reinikainen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Woods throws a push kick but Reinikainen slaps the foot to one side.
Reinikainen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Reinikainen throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
Woods tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reinikainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Woods.
Woods tries to land a front kick but Reinikainen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Reinikainen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Woods tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Woods throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reinikainen looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Reinikainen avoids a kick to the body.
Reinikainen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Woods tries to score with a low kick but Reinikainen moves his leg out of the way.
Woods just misses with a punch to the body.
Reinikainen lands a jab.
Reinikainen lands a nice looking body kick.
Woods is breathing heavily.
Woods throws a right and a left that both miss.
Woods stuns Reinikainen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Woods throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Reinikainen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Reinikainen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Woods backwards.
Reinikainen lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Reinikainen breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Reinikainen. #T4#
Woods takes a swing at Reinikainen's ribcage but misses.
Reinikainen digs a good body shot into Woods's ribs.
Reinikainen misses with the combination.
Woods misses with a low kick.
Woods throws a leg kick but Reinikainen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Reinikainen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Woods's head.
Reinikainen lands a nice shot that snaps Woods's head back. #ROC#
Woods is rocked!
Reinikainen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Woods's sensitive parts.
Woods is still on wobbly legs! Can Reinikainen finish him?
Reinikainen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Woods seems to have recovered his senses.
Woods checks a leg kick.
Woods steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Woods lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Reinikainen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Reinikainen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Reinikainen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Reinikainen throws a one two combo.
Woods goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reinikainen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Reinikainen thuds his shin into the meat of Woods's side.
Reinikainen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Woods can do to turn this around?
Reinikainen jabs Woods right on the nose. Woods blinks but takes it well.
Woods throws a low kick but it's checked well by Reinikainen.
A jab lands there for Reinikainen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Artturi Reinikainen dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Reinikainen drops Woods with a huge uppercut! Woods drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Reinikainen is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Artturi Reinikainen!
Artturi Reinikainen tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Feb 23, 2018
#R1##CL#
Reinikainen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Reinikainen is trying to stall.
Verhoeven is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Verhoeven scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Verhoeven breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reinikainen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Reinikainen keeps the fight on the outside.
Reinikainen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Reinikainen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reinikainen tries to clinch but Verhoeven moves out of range.
Verhoeven throws a big counter head kick but Reinikainen avoids it with no problem.
Verhoeven throws a low kick but Reinikainen moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reinikainen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Reinikainen tries a head kick but it misses.
Verhoeven takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Verhoeven lands with a kick to the temple. Reinikainen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Reinikainen blocks a jab.#T1#
A head kick misses from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Reinikainen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Verhoeven throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Reinikainen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Reinikainen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Reinikainen moves out of range of the body kick.
Verhoeven ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reinikainen moves away.
Reinikainen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Verhoeven throws a series of punches but Reinikainen moves out of range.
Verhoeven throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reinikainen connects with a solid leg kick.
Reinikainen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Verhoeven checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Verhoeven misses with a double jab.
Reinikainen moves out of range as Verhoeven throws a body kick.
Reinikainen lands a leg kick that knocks Verhoeven off balance momentarily.#T2#
Reinikainen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Verhoeven looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Verhoeven steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Reinikainen. That one must have hurt.
Reinikainen lands a leg kick that knocks Verhoeven off balance momentarily.
Reinikainen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Verhoeven 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.
Reinikainen tries to clinch but Verhoeven is having none of it.
Verhoeven throws a wild body kick that Reinikainen sees coming a mile off.
Reinikainen scoring well with a low kick there.
Verhoeven throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Reinikainen finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Reinikainen tries to clinch up.
Verhoeven misses with an attempted mid kick.
Reinikainen tried to counter with a leg kick but Verhoeven avoided it.
Reinikainen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Verhoeven tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL#
Reinikainen clinches up with Verhoeven and pushes him back against the cage.
Reinikainen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Reinikainen tries to throw a body punch but Verhoeven avoids it by throwing Reinikainen back against the cage. #T3#
Reinikainen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Reinikainen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Artturi Reinikainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Verhoeven does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Reinikainen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Verhoeven checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Reinikainen throws a lazy body kick
and Verhoeven connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Reinikainen misses with a body kick.
Verhoeven lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL#
Reinikainen clinches.
Verhoeven can't find room to land a body shot as Reinikainen controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Verhoeven fails to land. #BC#
Reinikainen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Verhoeven lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A nice leg kick lands there from Reinikainen.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL2#
Verhoeven gets a clinch. #T4#
Reinikainen managing to block the knees to the body from Verhoeven.
Verhoeven letting Reinikainen take a breather here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Verhoeven just leaning against Reinikainen, taking a breather. #BC#
Reinikainen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reinikainen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Verhoeven lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Verhoeven misses with a low kick.
Reinikainen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Reinikainen blocks a low kick nicely.
Reinikainen slips a jab from Verhoeven.
Verhoeven misses with a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Verhoeven's sensitive parts.
A head kick misses from Reinikainen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Artturi Reinikainen dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Verhoeven throws a body kick that misses.
Verhoeven looks to land a body kick but Reinikainen moved away.
Reinikainen misses with the body kick
and Verhoeven counters with a body kick.
Reinikainen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Verhoeven if he has to take too many more of those.
Verhoeven lands a slapping body shot.
Verhoeven misses the shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Verhoeven.
Verhoeven lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Verhoeven throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Verhoeven's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Reinikainen checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick there by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen throws a head kick that misses.
Verhoeven misses with a few strikes there.
Reinikainen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Verhoeven's calf.
Verhoeven misses with a kick to the body
and Reinikainen counters with a nice body kick. #T1#
Reinikainen avoids a kick to the body.
Verhoeven misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Verhoeven has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Reinikainen.
Verhoeven lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Reinikainen at a distance.
A head kick misses from Reinikainen.
The fighters circling - Verhoeven throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reinikainen thumps Verhoeven with a low kick.
Verhoeven fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reinikainen manages to avoid it.
Reinikainen wants to slow Verhoeven down by chopping away at his legs.
Verhoeven let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Verhoeven ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Verhoeven lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Verhoeven blocks the body kick.
Verhoeven lets loose with a powerful body kick. Reinikainen will feel that in the morning.
Verhoeven has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Verhoeven! But no joy.#T2#
An inside leg kick lands from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reinikainen misses with a low kick.
Reinikainen connects with an inside leg kick.
Reinikainen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Reinikainen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Verhoeven throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Verhoeven takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Verhoeven displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Reinikainen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Verhoeven scores with a body shot.
Reinikainen throws a sloppy head kick and Verhoeven moves out of range easily.
Verhoeven feints a counter leg kick.
Verhoeven throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Verhoeven is breathing heavily.#T3#
Reinikainen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Verhoeven moves out of range of the leg kick from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen blocks a head kick by Verhoeven.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Verhoeven.
Verhoeven checks the leg kick nicely there.
Verhoeven unleashes a big counter combination but Reinikainen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Verhoeven throws a push kick but Reinikainen slaps the foot to one side.
Verhoeven throws a hook but Reinikainen blocks it.
Reinikainen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Artturi Reinikainen is winning the standup battle so far.
Reinikainen throws a low kick but Verhoeven avoids it.
Reinikainen is looking to chop away at Verhoeven's legs.
Reinikainen is looking to land body kicks.
Reinikainen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Reinikainen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Verhoeven.#T4#
Reinikainen misses with a body kick.
Reinikainen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reinikainen is looking to score with low kicks.
Verhoeven swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
Verhoeven clinches up with Reinikainen and pushes him back against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Verhoeven doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Verhoeven using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reinikainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Reinikainen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Verhoeven swats away the attempt to clinch by Reinikainen.
Verhoeven chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Reinikainen can pounce on him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alistair Verhoeven will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Reinikainen needs to keep his hands up - Verhoeven had a free shot at his head there.
Reinikainen tries to work over Verhoeven's front leg with a kick but Verhoeven checks it.
Verhoeven blocks a head kick by Reinikainen.
Verhoeven tries to counter with a clinch but Reinikainen shakes him off and moves away.
Verhoeven looks to land a body kick but Reinikainen moved away.
Verhoeven throws a sloppy head kick and Reinikainen moves out of range easily.
Reinikainen misses with a low kick as Verhoeven jumps back.
Verhoeven is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Reinikainen rather than just go for the knockout.
A leg kick checked by Verhoeven.
Verhoeven motions for Reinikainen to come forward. Verhoeven throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reinikainen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Verhoeven checks it well.
Reinikainen tries to close the distance and clinch but Verhoeven swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verhoeven has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Reinikainen.
Verhoeven wants to clinch up but Reinikainen keeps it at a distance.
Reinikainen misses with a head kick.
Reinikainen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Reinikainen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T1#
Verhoeven throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Reinikainen's head.
Reinikainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Verhoeven throws out the jab.
Reinikainen tried to counter with a leg kick but Verhoeven avoided it.
Reinikainen slips a jab from Verhoeven.
Verhoeven throws a jab but it's blocked by Reinikainen.
Verhoeven blocks a head kick by Reinikainen.
Verhoeven is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Reinikainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Verhoeven.
Reinikainen thinks about countering with a body kick.
Reinikainen blocks a head kick by Verhoeven.
Reinikainen checks a low kick from Verhoeven.
Verhoeven throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reinikainen.
A solid leg kick lands there for Reinikainen.
Reinikainen throws a low kick but Verhoeven moves out of range easily.
Verhoeven tries to bum rush Reinikainen with a series of wild strikes but Reinikainen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Reinikainen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Verhoeven takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Reinikainen scores with a head kick. #T2#
Reinikainen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Verhoeven finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Reinikainen feints and then cracks Verhoeven's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Verhoeven down.
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!
Verhoeven misses with a low kick. #CL2#
Verhoeven closes the distance and pushes Reinikainen back into the cage.
Reinikainen pressing his opponent against the cage.
Verhoeven tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Reinikainen avoids it.
Reinikainen controlling the action here for a moment.
Verhoeven stalling against the cage.
Verhoeven using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Reinikainen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T3##BC2#
Verhoeven pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Verhoeven takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A nice leg kick lands there from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Verhoeven.
Verhoeven takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Reinikainen tries a head kick but it misses.
Verhoeven has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Reinikainen.
An inside leg kick from Reinikainen misses.
Reinikainen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Verhoeven is out of range.
Verhoeven connects with a right hand. Reinikainen shakes it off.
Verhoeven throws a combination that misses
and Reinikainen counters with a good, hard body kick but Verhoeven shrugs it off.
Verhoeven misses with a head kick. #T4#
Verhoeven tries to land a front kick but Reinikainen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Reinikainen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Verhoeven throws a body shot but no joy.
Verhoeven has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Reinikainen.
Verhoeven takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Verhoeven fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Reinikainen, pushing him back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Verhoeven trying to land knees to the body. #BC#
Reinikainen breaks from the clinch.
Reinikainen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Reinikainen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Verhoeven looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Reinikainen tries to work over Verhoeven's front leg with a kick but Verhoeven checks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Artturi Reinikainen.
I think Reinikainen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Artturi Reinikainen!

Artturi Reinikainen decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

 
 
 
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