Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: WVT 220: Erdogan v Jarvinen
Date: Feb 07, 2024

#R1#
Chugman moves away from the strike by Sukulaku.
Sukulaku has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 23.5 Hour Fitness in the buildup to the fight.
Sukulaku loads up on a big right hand but Chugman slips the punch.
Chugman feints the counter takedown.
Sukulaku throws a lazy right hand but Chugman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A shot to the liver by Sukulaku. Beautiful body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chugman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sukulaku throws a head kick that misses.
Chugman with the counter takedown but Sukulaku avoids it easily.
Chugman slips a jab from Sukulaku.
Chugman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Chugman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sukulaku appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sukulaku pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chugman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sukulaku defends it well.
Jyrki Sukulaku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sukulaku misses with a looping left.#TD2#
Chugman darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sukulaku tries to roll over but Chugman keeps him under control.#T1##SUB#
Sukulaku is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chugman pulls his head out easily.
Sukulaku trying to hold on to Chugman's head to control him but Chugman postures up.
My spies in Crapollas Gym inform me that Chugman has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Chugman is taking a breather. Sukulaku 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.
Sukulaku trying to get back to full guard but Chugman takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Chugman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Let's hope that Chugman 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.#T2#
Sukulaku wants to hold on but Chugman pushes him away.
Chugman looking to control but Sukulaku is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sukulaku is trying to escape the mount.
Chugman controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sukulaku tries to reverse the position but Chugman maintains control.
Chugman tries to control but Sukulaku wriggling away. #T3#
Sukulaku is desperately trying to improve his position but Chugman has a good base and remains in mount.
Chugman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Chugman landing strikes, looking to finish!
Sukulaku is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sukulaku bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T4#
Chugman keeping full guard, as Sukulaku tries to pass.
Chugman trying to keep a closed guard but Sukulaku is proving a slippery customer.
Chugman being controlled here, momentarily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chugman is on top in guard. #REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sukulaku wants to improve his position but instead Chugman has moved into half guard.
Sukulaku is looking for a sweep. Chugman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Klaus Chugman dominated that round.
That's time! Sukulaku's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Sukulaku misses with a head kick.
Chugman slips a straight right by Sukulaku.
Sukulaku throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Chugman counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sukulaku is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Sukulaku is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Sukulaku working for a triangle but Chugman defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chugman trying to control but Sukulaku is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Sukulaku working for a triangle but Chugman defends it easily.
Chugman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Chugman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Sukulaku escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chugman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Sukulaku looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chugman trying to control the position from guard on top but Sukulaku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Sukulaku is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chugman is aware though and is defending well.
Chugman 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. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Chugman rushes Sukulaku and presses him up against the cage.
Sukulaku prevents Chugman from breaking the clinch.
Chugman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sukulaku backwards.
Sukulaku is trying to maintain a safe position but Chugman gets an underhook and turns Sukulaku into the cage.
Sukulaku wants to stall. #TD2#
Chugman is trying to trip Sukulaku. He has hold of a leg but Sukulaku is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Chugman persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Sukulaku working a defensive guard here.
Sukulaku looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chugman is one step ahead there. #T3#
Sukulaku is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chugman stands and throws Sukulaku's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Chugman is looking to take a break and control but Sukulaku is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chugman looks up at the clock and then as Sukulaku takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Chugman smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #SUB2#
Chugman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sukulaku, who protects the arm well.
Sukulaku takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #T4#
Sukulaku is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Chugman content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Chugman has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Sukulaku!
Sukulaku is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sukulaku bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Chugman controls Sukulaku momentarily but Sukulaku frees himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Klaus Chugman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Sukulaku lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #KD#
Sukulaku knocks Chugman to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?#ROC#Chugman is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Sukulaku looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Chugman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
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.
Sukulaku trying to control the position but Chugman is working away. #T1#
Chugman prevents Sukulaku from moving into mount.
Chugman sneaks back into half guard.
Chugman wants to control but Sukulaku is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sukulaku is trying to control. Chugman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sukulaku wants to pass the guard but Chugman is defending well.
Chugman is pressing down on Sukulaku's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sukulaku wants to control from the top but Chugman keeps moving.
Sukulaku will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Chugman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Sukulaku wants to pass the guard but Chugman is keeping the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sukulaku throws the left hand but Chugman avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Chugman clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Chugman has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sukulaku uses from the top position.
Sukulaku trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chugman is adopting a defensive guard.
Sukulaku stopping the sweep attempt from Chugman.#T3#
Sukulaku pushes down on Chugman's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sukulaku is looking to take a break and control but Chugman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jyrki Sukulaku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chugman is trying to get back to full guard.
Sukulaku trying to pass the guard but Chugman defending well.
Chugman tries to get to full guard but Sukulaku has control of the leg. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chugman tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Sukulaku has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Chugman is trying to escape the mount.
Sukulaku misses with a head shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chugman avoids a series of strikes thrown by Sukulaku.
Chugman is trying desperately to improve position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jyrki Sukulaku showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chugman has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Klaus Chugman!
Klaus Chugman took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: WVT 212: Mahogany v Simone 2
Date: Jan 19, 2024

#R1#
Sukulaku throws an off balance right hand
and Corona connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A head kick by Sukulaku misses
and Corona counters with a left to the body.
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 jab when Corona was well out of range.
Sukulaku pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Corona is looking to slow Sukulaku down with leg kicks.
Corona connects with a right hand. Sukulaku shakes it off.
A head kick misses from Sukulaku.
Corona tries a head kick but it misses.
Corona staying out of range there.
Corona really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Corona slips under a jab.
Corona slips a jab from Sukulaku.
An attempted straight right counter from Corona misses the target.
Corona takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Corona throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sukulaku.
Jyrki Sukulaku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sukulaku swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Corona is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Corona throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Corona takes a swing at Sukulaku's ribcage but misses.
Sukulaku misses with a head kick.
Sukulaku misses the body punch
and Corona counters with a right hand to the body.
Corona slips a jab from Sukulaku.
Sukulaku misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Corona.
Corona lands with a nice body punch.
Corona takes a jab right on the kisser.
Corona throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Corona bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Corona throws a sloppy head kick and Sukulaku moves out of range easily.
Sukulaku misses with a looping right.
Sukulaku swings widly with a right hand
and Corona counters with a leg kick.
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.
Corona avoids the body shot from Sukulaku.
Corona looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Corona lands a head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Corona throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
Corona lands with a kick to the temple. Sukulaku shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Corona connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sukulaku's hands.
Sukulaku waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Corona.
Corona throws a head kick that misses.
Corona moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSukulaku.
Sukulaku throws a hook to the side of Corona's head but Corona sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sukulaku throws a hook to the side of Corona's head but Corona sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Corona staying out of range there.
Sukulaku just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCorona.
Corona takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sukulaku misses with a body shot.
Sukulaku misses with an uppercut
and Corona counters with a left to the body.
Sukulaku tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sukulaku avoids the head kick by Corona.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sukulaku! But no joy.
Sukulaku throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sukulaku misses with an uppercut
and Corona counters with a thumping low kick.
Sukulaku throws a sloppy head kick and Corona moves out of range easily. #T3#
Sukulaku misses with an uppercut. Corona saw that one coming.
Corona takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Corona throws a head kick but Sukulaku moves out of range.
Sukulaku throws out a loose jab but Corona uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Sukulaku throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Sukulaku misses.
A slow jab from Sukulaku misses its intended target.
Sukulaku lands with a slapping head kick. #ROC2#Corona is rocked!
Sukulaku misses with a wild body shot.
Sukulaku misses with a hook.
Sukulaku connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Corona's hands.
Oh Corona is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head kick misses from Sukulaku.
Corona seems to have got his legs back now.
Corona tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Corona swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Corona misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Sukulaku misses the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sukulaku falls off balance throwing a combination
and Corona counters with a straight right hand.
Corona throws a sloppy head kick and Sukulaku moves out of range easily.
Corona keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sukulaku.
Corona is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sukulaku blocks a head kick by Corona.
Corona misses with a head kick.
Corona scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Corona misses with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sukulaku misses with a hook
and Corona counters with a left to the body.
Corona throws a sloppy head kick and Sukulaku moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Corona.
Corona swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Corona dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Sukulaku misses the target.
Corona just misses with a punch to the body.
Sukulaku misses with a head kick.
Sukulaku connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Corona's hands.
Corona avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sukulaku smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Corona 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 throws a jab but it's blocked by Corona.
Sukulaku throws a head kick that misses.
Sukulaku misses with an uppercut
and Corona counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sukulaku fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sukulaku throws a sloppy head kick and Corona moves out of range easily.
Corona tries a head kick but it misses.
Juan Corona is winning the standup battle so far.
Sukulaku throws a hook but Corona avoids it easily.
Sukulaku misses with a right hand
and Corona counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Corona misses with a head kick.
Nice body kick from Corona.
Sukulaku misses with a hook. Corona ducked under it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Corona misses the target.
Corona throws a head kick that misses.
Corona fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Corona connects with a high kick.
Corona moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Corona thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sukulaku if he has to take too many more of those.
Sukulaku blocks a head kick by Corona.
A little jabbing left from Sukulaku on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Corona here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Corona throws a head kick but Sukulaku moves out of range.
Corona misses with a hook.
Sukulaku throws a series of punches but Corona avoids them all with ease.
Corona throws a head kick that misses.
Sukulaku swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sukulaku misses with a combination
and Corona counters with a nice kick to the body. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Corona goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sukulaku walks into a straight right hand from Corona.
Sukulaku is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Sukulaku takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Corona 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 Sukulaku! But no joy.
Sukulaku throws a head kick but Corona moves out of range.
Sukulaku rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Corona makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sukulaku throws a poor cross that misses
and Sukulaku takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sukulaku misses with a head kick.
Sukulaku misses with a head kick.
Sukulaku is breathing heavily.
Sukulaku throws a lazy head kick
and Sukulaku takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sukulaku takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sukulaku throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Corona counters with a leg kick.
Sukulaku throws a lazy head kick
and Corona counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
A slow jab from Sukulaku misses its intended target.
Sukulaku tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Sukulaku misses its intended target.
Corona is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sukulaku can do to turn this around?
A head kick misses from Sukulaku.
Corona jabs at Sukulaku's body.
Corona throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Corona dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sukulaku throws an off balance right hand
and Corona counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sukulaku misses with a head kick.
Corona appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Corona throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sukulaku's head.#ROC#Sukulaku is rocked!
Corona lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sukulaku is still on wobbly legs! Can Corona finish him?
Corona avoids a punch combination nicely.
It appears Corona was looking to counter with a kick there.
Sukulaku seems to have recovered his senses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Corona throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4#
A jab from Sukulaku misses.
Corona pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sukulaku throws a sloppy head kick and Corona moves out of range easily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Corona.
Corona takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Corona is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A combination from Sukulaku does no damage.
Sukulaku misses with an uppercut
and Corona counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Corona stuns Sukulaku with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sukulaku looks to throw the jab but Corona is out of range.
Corona lands with a nice body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Corona throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sukulaku throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Corona counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sukulaku thinking.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Sukulaku might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Corona has got the better of the exchanges.
Corona punishes Sukulaku's body with a nice straight punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Corona dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Sukulaku swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sukulaku throws a head kick that misses.
A jab from Sukulaku misses.
Corona moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sukulaku on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Corona tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Corona slips a straight right by Sukulaku.
Sukulaku throws a jab when Corona was well out of range.
Sukulaku throws a body punch but Corona moves out of range.
Corona moves out of range as Sukulaku strikes.
Corona looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sukulaku throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sukulaku throws a jab but it's blocked by Corona.
Corona swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sukulaku takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sukulaku throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Both fighters circling a little - Corona finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T1#
Corona displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sukulaku throws out the jab.
Corona uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sukulaku has time to react.
That kick from Corona tenderised Sukulaku's leg. Sukulaku is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sukulaku has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Corona.
Sukulaku takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Corona punishes Sukulaku's body with a nice straight punch.
Corona plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sukulaku throws a hook but Corona blocks it.
Sukulaku throws a right hand that misses
and Corona counters with a good low kick that Sukulaku was not able to check.
Corona lands with a right hand. #KD#
Corona lands a big head kick that sends Sukulaku tumbling to the mat! Corona takes a step backwards and waves Sukulaku back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sukulaku throws a looping overhand right but Corona ducks down to avoid it.
Corona throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sukulaku throws a poor cross that misses
and Corona counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sukulaku tries a head kick but it misses.
It appears Corona was looking to counter with a kick there.
Juan Corona is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Corona lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Corona throws a head kick that misses.
Sukulaku swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sukulaku sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A head kick from Corona lands but Sukulaku takes it in his stride.
Corona tries a head kick but it misses.
Sukulaku throws a poor cross that misses
and Corona counters with a leg kick.
Sukulaku throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Corona connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Corona wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Corona lands a nice shot that snaps Sukulaku's head back.
Sukulaku misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Corona.
Sukulaku pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sukulaku misses with a head kick. #T3#
Sukulaku jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Corona wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Corona tries a head kick but it misses.
Corona lands with a straight right. Sukulaku didn't see that one coming.
Sukulaku takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sukulaku looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A slow jab from Sukulaku misses its intended target.
Jyrki Sukulaku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Corona fakes the leg kick and cracks Sukulaku in the body.
Corona goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Corona with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Corona lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sukulaku takes a step back to recover.
A punch lands to the side of Corona 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Corona lands with a thumping leg kick. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Corona ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Corona avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sukulaku swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sukulaku throws a right hand that Corona ducks under and follows up with a left that Corona also avoids with ease.
The fighters circle momentarily. Corona darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice body punch from Corona.
Sukulaku misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Corona slips under a jab from Sukulaku.
Corona throws a head kick that misses.
Corona with the inside leg kick.
Sukulaku throws a lazy uppercut
and Corona counters with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sukulaku throws a lazy head kick
and Sukulaku takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sukulaku tries a head kick but it misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Corona showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Corona has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Corona!
Juan Corona thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: WVT 204: Dracul v Steve
Date: Dec 30, 2023

#R1#
Sukulaku throws a sloppy head kick and Sitsongrit moves out of range easily.
Sukulaku tests Sitsongrit's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big right from Sukulaku misses.
Sitsongrit looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jyrki Sukulaku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sukulaku swings widly with a right hand
and Sitsongrit counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sukulaku rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sitsongrit counters with a stiff right hand.
Sukulaku throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.
Sitsongrit takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sitsongrit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sukulaku throws a lazy uppercut #CL2#
and Sitsongrit holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sukulaku throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sitsongrit.
A shot in the inside from Sitsongrit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Sitsongrit.
Sukulaku has Sitsongrit pushed against the cage.#T1#
Sukulaku lands a right hand.
Sukulaku is working for takedown but Sitsongrit is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sukulaku pushes Sitsongrit back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Sukulaku avoids a wild elbow strike from Sitsongrit.#TD#
Sukulaku jumps guard.
Sitsongrit slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sitsongrit trying to control but Sukulaku is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Sukulaku looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2#
Sukulaku trying to keep a closed guard but Sitsongrit is proving a slippery customer.
Sitsongrit is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Sitsongrit avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Sukulaku looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Sukulaku had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sitsongrit defends it easily.
Sitsongrit must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Sukulaku working for a triangle but Sitsongrit defends it easily. #T3#
Sukulaku wants to sweep here but Sitsongrit controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Sukulaku is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sitsongrit is aware though and is defending well.
Sitsongrit trying to control the position from guard on top but Sukulaku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sitsongrit sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sukulaku's guard.
Sukulaku regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sitsongrit controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sitsongrit trying to control the position from guard on top but Sukulaku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sitsongrit content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Sukulaku looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Sitsongrit has picked Sukulaku up and slammed him! Sukulaku can't keep hold of the triangle and Sitsongrit manages to pass to side control!
Sitsongrit is putting a hurting on Sukulaku here, landing some big shots from side control.
Sitsongrit is looking to take a break and control but Sukulaku is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sukulaku is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Sukulaku's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sukulaku seems a little lost for a moment, as Sitsongrit dominates the positioning.
Sukulaku is not content to let Sitsongrit control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Magomed Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Sukulaku throws a hook but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sukulaku misses with a head kick.
Sitsongrit lands with a shot to the body. #TD2#
Sitsongrit looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sukulaku!
Sukulaku taking a bit of punishment here - Sitsongrit scoring with strikes.
Sukulaku struggling a bit here.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Sitsongrit. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Sukulaku is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Sukulaku's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sukulaku is trying to get back to half guard.
Sukulaku wants to control but Sitsongrit postures up.#T1#
Sitsongrit content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Sukulaku manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Sukulaku is keen to just control but Sitsongrit is a slippery customer.
Sitsongrit is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sukulaku is looking to advance position but Sitsongrit won't allow it. #SUB#
Sukulaku 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.
Sitsongrit tries to roll over but Sukulaku keeps him under control.#T2#
Sitsongrit keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Sitsongrit trying to hold on to Sukulaku's head to control him but Sukulaku postures up.
Sitsongrit is staying active underneath Sukulaku, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sitsongrit wants to improve his position but Sukulaku is controlling well.
Sukulaku is looking to advance position but Sitsongrit won't allow it. #T3#
Sitsongrit is trying to control but can't.
Sitsongrit is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sukulaku's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sukulaku's back!
Sitsongrit is hanging on to Sukulaku's back as he tries to escape.
Sukulaku manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sitsongrit's guard. Nice work there by Sukulaku.
Sukulaku looking to pass the guard.
Sukulaku trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sitsongrit looking to control. #T4#
Sukulaku trying to control but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom.
Sitsongrit looking to control.
Sukulaku slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sukulaku wants to pass the guard but Sitsongrit is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Magomed Sitsongrit will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Sukulaku misses with a hook
and Sitsongrit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sitsongrit ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sukulaku ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sukulaku misses with a hook
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Sukulaku throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sukulaku throws a lazy uppercut
and Sitsongrit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sukulaku throws a sloppy head kick
and Sitsongrit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sukulaku misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sukulaku throws a poor cross that misses
letting Sitsongrit counter with a right hand.
Sukulaku throws a leg kick which misses Sitsongrit's front leg but catches the back leg as Sitsongrit tries to avoid it.
Sukulaku rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sitsongrit counters with a stiff right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sukulaku works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sitsongrit's coach down at Crapollas Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sitsongrit's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sukulaku is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T1#
Sukulaku gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sukulaku misses with a head kick.
Sukulaku 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.
Sukulaku tries a head kick but it misses.
Sitsongrit tries to counter by closing the distance.
Sukulaku throws a head kick that misses.
Sitsongrit tries to counter by closing the distance.
Sukulaku swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sitsongrit with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sukulaku bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head.
Sukulaku misses with a leg kick.
A nice side step and Sitsongrit releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sukulaku misses with a lunging right hand
and Sitsongrit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sukulaku throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sukulaku throws a looping overhand right but Sitsongrit ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Sukulaku swings widly with a right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice uppercut.
A big right from Sukulaku misses.
Sitsongrit is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sukulaku misses with a lunging right hand
letting Sitsongrit counter with a right hand.
Sitsongrit scores with a leg kick.
Sukulaku misses with a double jab
and Sitsongrit counters with a stiff right hand.
Sukulaku throws a head kick that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a right hand to the body.
The fighters circling - Sukulaku throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sukulaku throws a nice head kick!
Sukulaku misses with an uppercut
and Sitsongrit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Sukulaku throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sitsongrit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sukulaku.
Sukulaku throws a lazy uppercut
and Sukulaku takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sitsongrit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jyrki Sukulaku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sitsongrit lands a jab to the nose.#ROC2#Sukulaku is rocked!
Jyrki Sukulaku is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sukulaku throws a right hand that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oh Sukulaku is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sukulaku throws a poor cross that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a right hand to the body.
A head kick by Sukulaku misses
and Sitsongrit makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Sukulaku really felt that one!
Sukulaku misses with a wild combination.
Sitsongrit is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Sukulaku seems to have got his legs back now.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sukulaku on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CL2#
Sitsongrit has closed the distance and engaged Sukulaku in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sitsongrit.
Sukulaku fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Sukulaku fails to land.
Sukulaku softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sukulaku throws a head punch that misses.
Sitsongrit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sukulaku backwards. #BC2#
Sitsongrit's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sukulaku tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And Sitsongrit tries to counter it with a takedown but Sukulaku pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL2#
Sitsongrit clinches.
Sukulaku misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Sitsongrit.
Sukulaku swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Magomed Sitsongrit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sitsongrit 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magomed Sitsongrit!
A very excited looking Magomed Sitsongrit 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: WVT 197: Dracul v Minoru
Date: Dec 15, 2023

#R1#
Sukulaku is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Badass.
Jyrki Sukulaku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Badass moves away from the strike by Sukulaku.
Badass doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sukulaku walks into a stiff left hand from Badass.
Badass moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Badass moves out of range as Sukulaku strikes.
Badass swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sukulaku throws an overhand right that lands on Badass's shoulder, as Badass tries to avoid the shot.
A shot to the liver by Badass. Beautiful body shot.
Sukulaku dips to his left and cracks Badass with an uppercut!
Sukulaku throws a body punch but Badass moves out of range.
Sukulaku slips under a jab.
Sukulaku is looking to counter with head kicks.
Sukulaku misses with an uppercut
and Badass counters with a leg kick.
Badass 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.
Badass lands a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Badass throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sukulaku misses with a right hand
and Badass counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sloppy strikes from Sukulaku. Those never looked like landing.
Badass throws a leg kick that misses.
Sukulaku tries to bum rush Badass with a series of wild strikes but Badass uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Badass connects with a looping right hand.
Sukulaku showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Badass. #T1#
Nice body kick from Badass.
Sukulaku throws a hook to the side of Badass's head but Badass sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Badass gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sukulaku has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 23.5 Hour Fitness in the buildup to the fight.
Sukulaku lands a jab.
Sukulaku doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Badass tests Sukulaku's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Badass misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sukulaku counters with a two punch combo.
Badass uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sukulaku.
Sukulaku misses with a head kick.
Badass will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
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!
Badass walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sukulaku moves out of range as Badass strikes.
Sukulaku connects with an inside leg kick.
Sukulaku pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
Sukulaku looks to land a right hand but Badass moved out of range.
Sukulaku swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sukulaku lands a jab.
Badass misses with a straight right.
Sukulaku looks to land a left hand but Badass moved out of range nicely.
Sukulaku misses with a double jab.
Sukulaku scores with a jab.
Badass cracks a nice hook into Sukulaku's ribs.
Badass misses with a straight left.
Sukulaku throws a head kick that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Badass misses.
Badass with a hook.
Sukulaku drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Badass is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sukulaku had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Badass lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Badass connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Badass slips a jab from Sukulaku.
Sukulaku looks to land a right hand but Badass moved out of range.
Badass stuns Sukulaku with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T3#
Badass dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Badass rushes Sukulaku and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Badass's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Badass throws a hook but Sukulaku avoids it easily.
Sukulaku throws a nice outside leg kick.
Badass throws a nice looking combination but Sukulaku bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sukulaku drops his hands momentarily and Badass takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sukulaku throws a hook but Badass avoids it easily.
Badass throws a head kick that Sukulaku semi-blocks.
A big right from Sukulaku misses.
Badass looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sukulaku scores with a jab.
Badass misses with a straight right.
Sukulaku moves away from the strike by Badass.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sukulaku connects with a looping right hand.
Sukulaku connects with a leg kick.
Sukulaku throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Badass sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Badass lands an overhand right.#T4#
Badass throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sukulaku sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sukulaku throwing a counter right hand but Badass manages to avoid it.
Sukulaku throws a left and a right that both miss
and Badass counters with a low kick, right behind Sukulaku 's knee.
Sukulaku slips a straight right by Badass.
Sukulaku appears to be looking for a big counter.
A telegraphed right hand from Badass misses the target.
Badass throws a head kick but Sukulaku moves out of range.
Sukulaku tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Badass throws a body punch but Sukulaku moves out of range.
Sukulaku scores with a jab. Badass acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sukulaku throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Badass throws a head kick that misses.
Badass fails to land with a series of punches.
Sukulaku throws a combination. Badass tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sukulaku avoids the head kick by Badass.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sukulaku throws a looping overhand right but Badass ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from Sukulaku misses its intended target.
Badass throws out a counter right but Sukulaku avoids it with no problem.#KD#
Sukulaku sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Badass to the ground! Sukulaku dives into full mount looking to finish!#ROC#Badass is rocked!
Badass wants to hold on but Sukulaku pushes him away.
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 Jyrki Sukulaku 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.#R2#
Sukulaku pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Badass throws a counter combo.
Jyrki Sukulaku is winning the standup battle so far.
Badass throws a hook but Sukulaku blocks it.
Badass misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Badass drops his hands momentarily and Sukulaku takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Badass is still on wobbly legs! Can Sukulaku finish him?
Sukulaku throws a looping overhand right but Badass ducks down to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Sukulaku.
Badass dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sukulaku. That did some damage!
Badass seems to have recovered his senses.
Sukulaku slips a jab from Badass.
Sukulaku avoids the body shot from Badass.
The crowd cheers as Badass lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sukulaku doesn't seem phased though.
Sukulaku swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Badass to counter with a crisp jab.
Badass lands with a right hand.
Nice jab there from Badass. #ROC2#Sukulaku is rocked!
Badass swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Oh Sukulaku is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Badass throws a hook but Sukulaku avoids it easily.
Badass takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sukulaku missing with a left hand there. Badass was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sukulaku seems to have got his legs back now.
Badass thumps Sukulaku with a low kick.#T1#
Badass uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sukulaku.
Badass swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Badass moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sukulaku missing with a left hand there. Badass was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Badass throws a right hand that Sukulaku ducks under and follows up with a left that Sukulaku also avoids with ease.
Sukulaku throws a hook but Badass avoids it easily.
Badass is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Badass jabs Sukulaku to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Badass connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sukulaku's hands.
Sukulaku feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Badass collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jyrki Sukulaku!
A relieved looking Jyrki Sukulaku 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: WVT 188: Mahogany v Johnson
Date: Nov 24, 2023

#R1#
Hashima throws a series of strikes that have Sukulaku backpedaling.
Hashima has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hashima works Sukulaku's body with a nice hook.
Sukulaku tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sukulaku circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Hashima drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Sukulaku follows Hashima to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jyrki Sukulaku!
A victorious Jyrki Sukulaku thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: WVT 180: Haltsi v Vitali
Date: Nov 04, 2023

#R1#
Sukulaku throws a body punch but Camacho moves out of range.
Camacho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sukulaku moves away.
Sukulaku throws a head kick but Camacho moves out of range.
Camacho with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've been hearing reports that Camacho has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Camacho jabs at Sukulaku's body.
Camacho throws a low kick but Sukulaku moves out of range easily.
Camacho with the inside leg kick.
Camacho walks into a stiff left hand from Sukulaku.
Camacho scores with a spinning back kick!
Sukulaku throws a shot from downtown. Camacho moves away and avoids it.
Sukulaku throws a nice head kick!
Camacho punishes Sukulaku's body with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Camacho buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Camacho tests Sukulaku's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Sukulaku blocks the leg kick.
Sukulaku appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jermaine Camacho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sukulaku uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Camacho.
Camacho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sukulaku moves away.
Camacho lands a jab to Sukulaku's midsection.
Camacho lands a jab.
Sukulaku slips a jab from Camacho.#T1#
Sukulaku will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sukulaku chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Camacho can pounce on him.
Sukulaku waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Camacho.
Camacho is looking to wear down Sukulaku with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Camacho cracks Sukulaku with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice straight punches there by Camacho. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Camacho.
Camacho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Camacho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sukulaku moves away.
Camacho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sukulaku.
Sukulaku on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Camacho. Camacho obviously looking to wear him down.
Camacho moves away from the strike by Sukulaku.
Sukulaku throws a good cross that connects.
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 misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jyrki Sukulaku is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
An inside leg kick lands from Camacho.
Camacho avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sukulaku throws a head kick but Camacho moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Camacho waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sukulaku.#T2#
Camacho takes one to the side of the head. #TD#
Camacho shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sukulaku's guard.
Sukulaku keeping moving, preventing Camacho from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Sukulaku working for a triangle but Camacho defends it easily.
Camacho wants to pass the guard but Sukulaku is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Sukulaku looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Camacho 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.
Camacho trying to control but Sukulaku is working from the bottom. #T3#
Sukulaku wants to control but Camacho passes easily into half guard.
Sukulaku tries to roll over but Camacho keeps him under control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sukulaku works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Sukulaku is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Camacho defends well.
Camacho slips nicely into half guard.
Sukulaku is looking for a sweep. Camacho is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Camacho is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T4#
Sukulaku is staying active underneath Camacho, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Camacho moves into full mount! Sukulaku won't be happy about that!
Sukulaku regains half guard.
Sukulaku moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Sukulaku looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Camacho passes into half guard. #SUB#
Camacho 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. #SUB2#
Sukulaku looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jermaine Camacho dominated that round.
That's time! Camacho's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Camacho lands a nice hook to Sukulaku's body. Sukulaku takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Camacho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Camacho ducks under a wild hook from Sukulaku.
Camacho scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sukulaku doesn't seem bothered though. #TD#
Camacho closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
Camacho is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sukulaku is just riding it out for now. Camacho eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Sukulaku is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Camacho pulls his head out easily.
Jermaine Camacho overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Camacho is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Camacho is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sukulaku can do to turn this around?
Sukulaku tries to get to full guard but Camacho has control of the leg. #T1##SUB2#
Sukulaku looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sukulaku gets back to full guard.
Camacho wants to control from the top but Sukulaku keeps moving.
Camacho stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sukulaku swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sukulaku is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Sukulaku looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Sukulaku has an active guard here but Camacho has managed to pass into half guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Sukulaku is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Camacho pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Camacho is working for a kimura but Sukulaku is defending it quite comfortably.
Sukulaku is trying to maintain the position but Camacho is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Camacho is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sukulaku defends it well. #SUB#
Camacho is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Camacho is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sukulaku sees it coming and defends easily.#T3##SUB#
Camacho is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Sukulaku is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Camacho pulls his head out easily.
Sukulaku has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Camacho is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Camacho seems to be looking for submissions.
Sukulaku wants to control but Camacho is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sukulaku tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Camacho has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Camacho goes for an armbar but Sukulaku turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Sukulaku.
Sukulaku is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sukulaku trying to control but Camacho is working from the bottom.
Sukulaku postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sukulaku trying to control the position from guard on top but Camacho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sukulaku stopping the sweep attempt from Camacho.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jermaine Camacho 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#
Sukulaku misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sukulaku checks a leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Sukulaku 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sukulaku misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Camacho takes a swing at Sukulaku's ribcage but misses.
Camacho takes a swing at Sukulaku's ribcage but misses.
Sukulaku throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Camacho looks to score with a jab to the body but Sukulaku is just out of range.#TD#
Camacho shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sukulaku is staying active underneath Camacho, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sukulaku is looking for a sweep. Camacho is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Sukulaku is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Camacho pulls his head out easily.
Sukulaku is looking for a sweep. Camacho is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sukulaku trying to get back to full guard but Camacho takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#T1#
Camacho fails to take his opponent's back.
Sukulaku tries to reverse the position but Camacho maintains control.
Sukulaku manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Sukulaku moves into full guard.
Camacho wants to control from the top but Sukulaku keeps moving.
Camacho engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Camacho 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. #T2#
Sukulaku keeping full guard, as Camacho tries to pass. #SUB2#
Sukulaku has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Camacho can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Sukulaku is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Camacho is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Sukulaku has his foot on Camacho's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Camacho works his way back into a safe position though.
Sukulaku working a defensive guard here.
Sukulaku takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sukulaku keeping moving, preventing Camacho from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB#
Camacho drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Camacho jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Camacho won't allow Sukulaku to sweep him here.
Sukulaku keeping moving, preventing Camacho from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB2#
Sukulaku is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jyrki Sukulaku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sukulaku keeping moving, preventing Camacho from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Sukulaku has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Camacho is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Sukulaku.
Camacho advances to mount. #T4##SUB#
Camacho is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Sukulaku to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Sukulaku shrugs it off. #SUB#
Sukulaku defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Camacho.
Sukulaku really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #SUB#
Camacho is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Sukulaku has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Sukulaku!
Sukulaku throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Camacho works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Sukulaku postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Camacho is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sukulaku, into his guard. #REVR#
Jermaine Camacho is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Camacho trying to control but Sukulaku is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jermaine Camacho showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Camacho 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 John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 13, 2023

#R1#
Sukulaku throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Smith.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sukulaku.
Smith with a lazy takedown attempt
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sukulaku 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.
Smith is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Sukulaku Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Smith is out cold, face down on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jyrki Sukulaku!
An out of breath Jyrki Sukulaku thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 278
Date: Aug 25, 2023

#R1#
Jab by Kongsangchai.
Sukulaku throws a head kick that misses.
Kongsangchai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sukulaku.
Kongsangchai was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kongsangchai tries to clinch
and Sukulaku counters with a two punch combo.
Kongsangchai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A left lands for Sukulaku.#CL#
Kongsangchai instigates a clinch.
Kongsangchai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kongsangchai has a couple of punches blocked by Sukulaku.
Sukulaku scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sukulaku tries to break free but Kongsangchai pushes him back against the cage.
Kongsangchai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kongsangchai working aggressively here.
Kongsangchai blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Sukulaku escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sukulaku keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sukulaku dodges the punch combination from Kongsangchai.
Sukulaku needs to keep his hands up - Kongsangchai had a free shot at his head there.
Kongsangchai looks to land a combination but Sukulaku avoids it well.
Sukulaku throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sukulaku takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T1#
Sukulaku thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kongsangchai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sukulaku.
Kongsangchai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sukulaku.
Kongsangchai misses with a double jab.
Sukulaku misses the shot to the body.
Kongsangchai slips a straight right by Sukulaku.
Sukulaku takes a swing at Kongsangchai's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Kongsangchai drives through and clinches with Sukulaku against the cage.
Kongsangchai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kongsangchai lands with a short shot to the head.
Kongsangchai throws a head punch that misses.
Sukulaku takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sukulaku is trying to maintain a safe position but Kongsangchai gets an underhook and turns Sukulaku into the cage.#BC2#
Sukulaku breaks from the clinch.
Sukulaku 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.#CL#
Kongsangchai moves into the clinch.
Sukulaku swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sukulaku lands a hook that snaps the head of Kongsangchai backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kongsangchai working aggressively here.
Kongsangchai is working Sukulaku over against the cage.#T2#
Kongsangchai misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Sukulaku breaks from the clinch. #KD2#
Sukulaku lands a high kick to the side of Kongsangchai's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Sukulaku dives into guard, looking to finish.#ROC2#Kongsangchai is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Akara Kongsangchai has been cut.
Sukulaku stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kongsangchai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Oh Kongsangchai is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sukulaku stops Kongsangchai from standing up.
Kongsangchai seems to have got his legs back now.
Sukulaku trying to control the position from guard on top but Kongsangchai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Kongsangchai has his feet on Sukulaku's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Kongsangchai avoids the head kick by Sukulaku. #T3#
Sukulaku takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kongsangchai is looking to clinch but Sukulaku is avoiding it.
Sukulaku loads up on a big right hand but Kongsangchai slips the punch.
Kongsangchai slips a jab from Sukulaku.
A jab lands there for Sukulaku.
Kongsangchai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sukulaku circles away quickly and effectively.
Akara Kongsangchai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sukulaku throws a head kick that misses.
Sukulaku misses with a two punch combination.
And Kongsangchai counters with a quick kick to the body but Sukulaku blocks it.
Kongsangchai avoids the body shot from Sukulaku. #CL#
Kongsangchai clinches up against the cage.
Kongsangchai lands an elbow inside. #BC2#
Sukulaku breaks from the clinch.
Kongsangchai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kongsangchai 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sukulaku misses with a body shot.
Kongsangchai cracks Sukulaku with an open hand slap.
Kongsangchai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sukulaku.
Kongsangchai was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T4#
Kongsangchai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sukulaku throws a leg kick but Kongsangchai sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kongsangchai fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kongsangchai cracks Sukulaku with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A head kick misses from Sukulaku.
Sukulaku walks straight into a right hand from Kongsangchai - that's dropped him! Kongsangchai jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Sukulaku from any more punishment! Sukulaku complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Akara Kongsangchai!
Our winner, Akara Kongsangchai, 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: Sucker Punch Pro Series 274
Date: Aug 11, 2023

#R1#
Sukulaku blocks a jab.
Sukulaku throws a head kick but Theorist moves out of range.
Theorist throws a shot from downtown. Sukulaku moves away and avoids it.
Theorist jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Theorist defending well as Sukulaku loads up on a big left hand.
Sukulaku misses with a head kick.
Sukulaku 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.
Sukulaku throws a hook to the side of Theorist's head but Theorist sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sukulaku throws a jab but it's blocked by Theorist.
Sukulaku moves out of range as Theorist strikes.
Theorist misses the shot to the body.
Sukulaku misses with an uppercut.
Theorist pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sukulaku throws a sloppy body shot
and Theorist counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jab, jab by Theorist - just one landing.
Sukulaku throws a lazy uppercut
and Theorist connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sukulaku throws an off balance right hand
and Theorist 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!
Sukulaku bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Theorist uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sukulaku.#T1#
Sukulaku throws a hook to the side of Theorist's head but Theorist sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sukulaku misses with a jab to the body
and Theorist cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Theorist connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Theorist takes a jab right on the kisser. #CUT2#It looks like Conspiracy Theorist has been cut.
Sukulaku throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Theorist is looking to counter punch.
Theorist takes one to the side of the head.
Theorist is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The fighters circle momentarily. Theorist darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Theorist keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Theorist looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sukulaku throws a head kick that misses.
Theorist is looking to counter punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some wild striking there from Sukulaku.
Sukulaku works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sukulaku tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Theorist wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
It looks like Theorist has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Sukulaku moves away from the strike by Theorist.
A little jabbing left from Sukulaku on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Theorist swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Theorist thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sukulaku throws a fast counter high kick but Theorist manages to duck under it in time.
Theorist is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sukulaku throws a hook but Theorist avoids it easily.
Sukulaku lands with a shot to the body.
Theorist slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sukulaku throws a hook but Theorist blocks it.
Theorist lands a jab to Sukulaku's midsection.
Sukulaku missing with a left hand there. Theorist was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sukulaku misses with a left hand
and Theorist makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sukulaku misses with a lunging right hand
and Theorist counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Theorist throws a looping overhand right but Sukulaku ducks down to avoid it.
Theorist connects with a nice looking jab.
Sukulaku is looking to land body kicks.
Theorist misses with an uppercut. Sukulaku saw that one coming.
Sukulaku misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sukulaku scores with a kick to the midsection.#T3#
Sukulaku pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sukulaku throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Theorist keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Theorist scores with a punch to the head.
Sukulaku throws a lazy head kick
letting Theorist counter with a right hand.
Sukulaku swings widly with a right hand
and Theorist connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#Sukulaku is rocked!
Theorist clobbers Sukulaku with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sukulaku is still on wobbly legs! Can Theorist finish him?
Jab from Theorist.
Theorist drops Sukulaku with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Sukulaku! Theorist dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Conspiracy Theorist!
After winning the bout, Conspiracy Theorist thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 270
Date: Jul 21, 2023

#R1#
Sukulaku lands with a cross. #CUT#It looks like Francis Oosthuizen has been cut.
Sukulaku throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oosthuizen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Oosthuizen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sukulaku.
Sukulaku throws a head kick that misses
and Oosthuizen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sukulaku bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL2#
Oosthuizen takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Oosthuizen .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sukulaku.
Oosthuizen connects with a knee to the head.
Sukulaku changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Oosthuizen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Oosthuizen moves out of range of the leg kick from Sukulaku.
Sukulaku swinging wildly here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oosthuizen throws a jab but it's blocked by Sukulaku.
Oosthuizen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Oosthuizen with a nice cross.
Sukulaku misses with an uppercut.
Oosthuizen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A head kick from Sukulaku lands but Oosthuizen takes it in his stride. #KD#
A head kick lands from Sukulaku that sends Oosthuizen to the canvas. Oosthuizen tries to scramble back to his feet but Sukulaku brings him back down into side control. #ROC#Oosthuizen is rocked!#T1##SUB#
Sukulaku tries for a kimura but Oosthuizen is defending well.
Oosthuizen is still in real trouble! Can Sukulaku finish him?
Sukulaku laying and praying for a moment but Oosthuizen takes advantage and regains half guard.
Oosthuizen seems to have recovered his senses.
Sukulaku trying to pass the guard but Oosthuizen defending well.
Sukulaku is looking to stall here but Oosthuizen recovers full guard.
Oosthuizen keeping moving, preventing Sukulaku from controlling successfully. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Oosthuizen 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.
Sukulaku is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sukulaku pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oosthuizen is keeping the position for now.
Oosthuizen controlling Sukulaku's posture.
Sukulaku trying to control but Oosthuizen is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T3#
Oosthuizen keeping full guard, as Sukulaku tries to pass.
Sukulaku trying to control but Oosthuizen is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Oosthuizen misses with a hook
and Sukulaku counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sukulaku fails to pull guard.
Oosthuizen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sukulaku.
Sukulaku's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oosthuizen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sukulaku drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jyrki Sukulaku. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oosthuizen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sukulaku has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T4##TD#
Sukulaku jumps guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Sukulaku has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Oosthuizen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Oosthuizen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sukulaku is trying to control the position but Oosthuizen postures up.
Sukulaku has a closed guard, preventing Oosthuizen from standing up. #SUB#
Sukulaku looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SU2#
Sukulaku is working an open guard so Oosthuizen takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheers as Sukulaku lands an impressive looking overhand right. Oosthuizen doesn't seem phased though.#CUT#That has opened up Francis Oosthuizen 's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Oosthuizen clinches with his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jyrki Sukulaku dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Francis Oosthuizen 's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Oosthuizen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sukulaku sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jyrki Sukulaku is winning the standup battle so far.
Oosthuizen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sukulaku misses with a hook. Oosthuizen ducked under it nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Oosthuizen , as that shot connected.
Sukulaku throws a sloppy head kick and Oosthuizen moves out of range easily.
Oosthuizen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sukulaku.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Sukulaku drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB#
Sukulaku looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Oosthuizen is looking to stand up but Sukulaku won't let him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sukulaku has his foot on Oosthuizen 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Oosthuizen works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Sukulaku throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sukulaku has a closed guard, preventing Oosthuizen from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Sukulaku is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Oosthuizen defends well.#SUB#
Sukulaku working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Oosthuizen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oosthuizen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Oosthuizen is pushing down on Sukulaku's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sukulaku is fighting to maintain full guard but Oosthuizen has managed to sneak the leg through.#SU2#
Oosthuizen decides to stand and escape the position.
Oosthuizen avoids the head kick by Sukulaku.
Sukulaku lands the left hand.
Oosthuizen blocks a head kick by Sukulaku.
Sukulaku connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Francis Oosthuizen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sukulaku takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Oosthuizen misses with a series of wild punches. #T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Sukulaku misses the target.
Sukulaku throws a big shot that misses.
Sukulaku is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Oosthuizen tries to clinch but Sukulaku moves away
and Oosthuizen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sukulaku misses with an uppercut.
Sukulaku rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Oosthuizen to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sukulaku circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sukulaku throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sukulaku throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Oosthuizen on the side of the head.
Oosthuizen 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 moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL2#
Oosthuizen forces Sukulaku back against the cage and clinches.
Oosthuizen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sukulaku drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sukulaku has a couple of punches blocked by Oosthuizen . #T3#
Oosthuizen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #BC#
Sukulaku breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oosthuizen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sukulaku misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oosthuizen throws an overhand right that lands on Sukulaku's shoulder, as Sukulaku tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Oosthuizen clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Sukulaku gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Oosthuizen is refusing to be controlled, as Sukulaku sits in half guard.
Oosthuizen is looking for a sweep. Sukulaku is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sukulaku wants to take a breather but Oosthuizen is having none of it. #SUB#
Sukulaku 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.
Oosthuizen moves into full guard. #T4#
Sukulaku controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Oosthuizen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sukulaku stays in close to Oosthuizen 's body and controls the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Sukulaku stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oosthuizen swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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 Jyrki Sukulaku will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Francis Oosthuizen 's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Oosthuizen slips under a jab from Sukulaku.
Oosthuizen scores with a decent looking hook.
Oosthuizen defending well as Sukulaku loads up on a big left hand.
Oosthuizen lands with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Oosthuizen has managed to clinch.
Francis Oosthuizen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#TD#
Sukulaku jumps guard.
Oosthuizen trying to control the position from guard on top but Sukulaku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sukulaku has a closed guard, preventing Oosthuizen from standing up. #SU2#
Oosthuizen gets to his feet - Sukulaku follows without any prompting.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sukulaku takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Oosthuizen connects with a looping right hand.
Oosthuizen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sukulaku misses with a few strikes there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sukulaku throws a sloppy body shot
and Oosthuizen counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#Sukulaku is rocked!
Oosthuizen scores with a jab to the head.
Oh Sukulaku is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Nice uppercut there from Sukulaku.
Sukulaku walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Oosthuizen swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Francis Oosthuizen !
An out of breath Francis Oosthuizen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 266
Date: Jul 07, 2023

#R1#
Sukulaku fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A head kick misses from Adee.
A big left from Adee misses.
Adee throws a looping overhand right but Sukulaku ducks down to avoid it.
Adee thuds a left hand into Sukulaku's body.
Adee feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sukulakus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sukulaku scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#It looks like Arriorus Adee has been cut.
Sukulaku with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sukulaku. Adee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sukulaku misses with a straight right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adee connects with a crisp jab.
Sukulaku tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Adee misses with a body shot.
Adee lands a nice shot to the body.
Sukulaku falls off balance throwing a combination
and Adee counters with a low kick, right behind Sukulaku 's knee.
Adee moves away from the strike by Sukulaku.
Adee takes one to the side of the head.
Adee has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crapollas Gym in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Sukulaku takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A big right from Sukulaku misses.
Good exchange - Adee coming out on top.
Adee misses with a body shot
and Adee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A swing and a miss from Sukulaku.
Adee misses with a body punch
and Sukulaku counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#Adee is rocked!
Sukulaku drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Oh Adee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Adee throws a good cross that connects.
Adee seems to have got his legs back now.
Adee works Sukulaku's body with a nice hook.
Adee on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sukulaku throws a shot from downtown. Adee moves away and avoids it.
Sukulaku tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sukulaku throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Adee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Adee tried to counter with a leg kick but Sukulaku avoided it.
Adee scores with a kick to the body.
Adee throws a solid leg kick but Sukulaku takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Adee.#T2#
Adee throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sukulaku throws a poor cross that misses
and Adee counters with an inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Adee.
Sukulaku throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Adee thuds his right hand into Sukulaku's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Adee scores with a jab to the body.
Sukulaku throws a head kick but Adee moves out of range.
Sukulaku tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Adee wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sukulaku throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Adee was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sukulaku misses with a body shot.
Sukulaku throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sukulaku on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Adee. Adee obviously looking to wear him down.
Adee bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sukulaku throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Adee to counter with a crisp jab.
Adee scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sukulaku swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Adee to counter with a crisp jab. #T3##KD2#
Sukulaku throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Adee stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Sukulaku follows into mount!
Sukulaku looking to control and managing it successfully.
Adee is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Sukulaku is stalling here but it's allowed Adee to get half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adee is trying to stand back up but Sukulaku is controlling him #SUB2#
Sukulaku is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Adee doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sukulaku. #SUB2#
Sukulaku seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Adee has recovered full guard. #T4#
Sukulaku looking to sit in guard and control but Adee gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Sukulaku has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Adee is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Sukulaku.
Sukulaku looking for a sweep but Adee has passed into full mount! Oh no!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sukulaku is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jyrki Sukulaku will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Arriorus Adee's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Sukulaku throws the left hand but Adee avoids the punch easily.
Adee lands a body shot.
A head kick misses from Sukulaku.
Adee lands a nice shot to the body.
Jyrki Sukulaku seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sukulaku pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Adee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sukulaku throws a fast counter high kick but Adee manages to duck under it in time.
Adee is looking to land body kicks.
Sukulaku takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sukulaku throws a head kick that misses.
Adee swings for the body but Sukulaku moves out of range.
Adee avoids the body shot from Sukulaku.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sukulaku takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sukulaku throws an off balance right hand
and Adee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sukulaku connects with a high kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adee throws a shot from downtown. Sukulaku moves away and avoids it.
Adee misses with a body kick.#T1#
Sukulaku misses with a hook
and Adee counters with a nice body shot.
Sukulaku keeps the fight on the outside.
Sukulaku misses with a head kick.
Adee swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sukulaku counters with a big head kick but Adee shrugs it off.
Adee tries to clinch but Sukulaku moves out of range.
Adee scores with a shot to the body.
Sukulaku misses with a few strikes there.
Adee scores with a punch to the head.
Adee throws a nice inside leg kick.
Adee blocks a head kick by Sukulaku.
Sukulaku throws a looping overhand right but Adee ducks down to avoid it.
Adee quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Sukulaku avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
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.
Sukulaku swats away the attempt to clinch by Adee.
Sukulaku misses with a right hand
and Adee counters with a right hand to the body. #T2#
Sukulaku misses with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Adee. Sukulaku does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sukulaku.
Sukulaku throws a body shot but no joy.
Adee throws a shot to the body.
Sukulaku misses the jab.
Adee throwing a counter right hand but Sukulaku manages to avoid it.
Adee delivers a nice body kick.
Sukulaku on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Adee smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Adee uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sukulaku has time to react.
Adee jabs at Sukulaku's body.
Adee staying out of range there.
Sukulaku throws out a loose jab but Adee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adee misses with a body shot.
Adee lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3#
Adee clobbers Sukulaku with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sukulaku moves out of range as Adee strikes.
The fighters circling - Sukulaku throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Adee moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A swing and a miss from Sukulaku.
A head kick misses from Sukulaku.
Adee scores with a sloppy right hand. Sukulaku should have avoided that one.
Adee throws a head kick that misses.
Sukulaku throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sukulaku takes a swing at Adee's ribcage but misses.
Adee feints and then cracks Sukulaku's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sukulaku down.
A jab lands there for Adee.
Sukulaku throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Adee was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sukulaku.
Adee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sukulaku.
Adee with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sukulaku to score with a decent uppercut.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An inside leg kick lands from Adee.
Adee works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A thudding body kick lands there by Adee!
Adee scores with a hook to the body. Sukulaku takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sukulaku's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sukulaku swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Adee fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sukulaku.
Adee tries to clinch but Sukulaku is having none of it.
Sukulaku swings widly with a right hand
and Adee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sukulaku needs to keep his hands up - Adee had a free shot at his head there.
Sukulaku misses with a jab to the body
and Adee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed right hand from Sukulaku misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sukulaku takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sukulaku paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Adee thuds a left hand into Sukulaku's body.
Sukulaku throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arriorus Adee dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Arriorus Adee's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Adee scores with a punch to the head.
Adee swings for the body but Sukulaku moves out of range.
Adee throws a jab but it's blocked by Sukulaku.
Jab by Adee.
Sukulaku on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A left lands for Sukulaku.
Adee looks to land a left hand but Sukulaku moved out of range nicely.
Sukulaku let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Adee looks to land a body kick but Sukulaku moved away.
Sukulaku throws a sloppy head kick and Adee moves out of range easily.
Sukulaku looks to land a left hand but Adee moved out of range nicely.
Adee was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adee jabs at Sukulaku's body.
Sukulaku takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sukulaku throws a head kick that half lands.
Sukulaku has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adee feints and then cracks Sukulaku's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sukulaku down. #KD2#
Sukulaku knocks Adee to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?#T1#
Sukulaku is looking to take a break and control but Adee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sukulaku goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Adee has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sukulaku but great work by Adee.
Sukulaku tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SU#
Adee stands up and beckons Sukulaku to his feet.
Adee looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sukulaku on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Adee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Adee cracks Sukulaku with an open hand slap.
Nice shot lands for Sukulaku.
Sukulaku has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Adee.#T2#
Sukulaku throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Adee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab from Adee.
Adee lands a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Adee takes a swing at Sukulaku's ribcage but misses.
Adee drops his hands momentarily and Sukulaku takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sukulaku takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sukulaku. Adee does a little dance to reset his feet.#KD2#
Sukulaku drops Adee with a nice combination! Sukulaku dives into Adee's guard, looking to finish!
Sukulaku controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sukulaku trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sukulaku sitting in guard here, content to control.
Adee wants to stand and escape but Sukulaku is having none of it. #T3#
Sukulaku is looking to advance position but Adee has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Sukulaku can't escape the position.
Adee avoids the attempt from Sukulaku to control.
Sukulaku is looking to improve his position but Adee isn't that keen on the idea.
Adee controlling his opponent. #T4#
Sukulaku is desperately trying to improve his position but Adee has a good base and remains in mount.
Sukulaku takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SU#
Adee stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Adee throws a good cross that connects.
Sukulaku misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sukulaku swinging wildly here.
Adee is looking to clinch but Sukulaku is avoiding it.
Sukulaku's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Adee connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sukulaku scrambles back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jyrki Sukulaku.
I think Sukulaku 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 263
Date: Jun 25, 2023

#R1#
A head kick by Sukulaku misses
letting Rossi counter with a right hand.
Sukulaku blocks a jab.
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 lazy head kick
and Rossi counters with a body kick.
Rossi lands a lovely overhand right.
Sukulaku throws a shot from downtown. Rossi moves away and avoids it.
Nice uppercut there from Rossi.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rossi.
Sukulaku throws a hook but Rossi blocks it.
Rossi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Rossi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sukulaku.
A little feinted left hand from Rossi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sukulaku tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sukulaku slips under a jab.
Rossi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sukulaku.
Sukulaku misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sukulaku just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRossi.
A jab lands there for Rossi.#T1#
Sukulaku misses with a straight left.
Sukulaku throws a sloppy head kick and Rossi moves out of range easily.
Rossi throws a looping overhand right but Sukulaku ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Sukulaku lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rossi doesn't seem phased though.
Rossi throws a sloppy head kick and Sukulaku moves out of range easily.
Sukulaku stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rossi.
Sukulaku throws a series of punches but Rossi avoids them all with ease.
Rossi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sukulaku just manages to avoid it.
Rossi tries to move into range but Sukulaku moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rossi misses with a hook
enabling Sukulaku to counter with a crisp jab.
Rossi blocks a head kick by Sukulaku.
Sukulaku throws a head kick but Rossi moves out of range.
Rossi half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sukulaku throws a sloppy head kick
and Rossi counters with a low kick, right behind Sukulaku 's knee.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rossi. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rossi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rossi.
Sukulaku takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sukulaku throws a hook to the side of Rossi's head but Rossi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sukulaku throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rossi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rossi ducks under a wild hook from Sukulaku.
Rossi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sukulaku.
Sukulaku just misses with a punch to the body.
Sukulaku gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sukulaku slips a jab from Rossi.
Sukulaku shapes to counter with a head kick.
Sukulaku uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rossi.
Sukulaku misses with a head kick.
Sukulaku pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T3#
Sukulaku takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rossi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rossi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sukulaku counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Rossi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sukulaku lands a glancing blow to the side of Rossi's head.
Nice body punch from Rossi.
Rossi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A big left from Sukulaku misses.
Sukulaku misses with a head kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Rossi misses its target.
We've been told by Rossi's head coaches at The Nonce Hunters that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sukulaku lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rossi throws a head kick that misses
enabling Sukulaku to counter with a crisp jab.
Rossi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sukulaku's head backwards.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rossi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rossi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #ROC2#Rossi is rocked!
Sukulaku circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Rossi to the canvas! Rossi doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Sukulaku keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jyrki Sukulaku!
Our winner, Jyrki Sukulaku, 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.
The defeated Marchrius Rossi had this to say: 'Stand Up If You Hate Tottenham'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 258
Date: Jun 09, 2023

#R1#
Sukulaku uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adee.
Adee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sukulaku.
Sukulaku scores with a three punch combo! #CUT#It looks like Arriorus Adee has been cut.
Sukulaku misses with a looping left.
Sukulaku tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Adee lands a slapping body shot.
Adee works Sukulaku's body with a nice hook.
Adee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sukulaku pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Adee misses with a right hand
and Sukulaku counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Adee thinking.
Sukulaku blocks a head kick by Adee.
Sukulaku 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.
Adee wants to counter the offense by Sukulaku and move into the clinch position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adee chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Adee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
Adee clinches with his opponent.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Adee as Sukulaku tries to tie him up.
Sukulaku jumps guard but Adee turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
A body shot lands from Adee.
Adee blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Adee on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Adee fails to land.
Sukulaku swings wildly with an uppercut but Adee uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've been informed that Adee 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 punch blocked on the inside by Sukulaku.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adee.
Adee cracks Sukulaku with a nice body shot.
Adee misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Adee.
Adee misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sukulaku creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Adee.
Adee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sukulakus head.
Adee lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sukulaku backwards.
Adee prevents a takedown attempt there. #TD#
Sukulaku successfully pulls guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Adee avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Sukulaku is looking for a triangle but Adee pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Sukulaku looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Adee has picked Sukulaku up and slammed him! Sukulaku can't keep hold of the triangle and Adee manages to pass to side control!
Sukulaku is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Adee off and has taken his back!
Adee is trying to stand back up.
Adee is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Sukulaku off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Sukulaku working for a choke but Adee is defending well.
Sukulaku controls the action.#T3#
Adee is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
What can Adee do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
A lull in the action here.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Will Sukulaku go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Sukulaku is controlling the position but Adee somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Well, if Sukulaku 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.
Sukulaku trying to pass the guard but Adee defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Arriorus Adee will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Arriorus Adee's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Sukulaku throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Adee keeps Sukulaku at a distance using the push kick.
Sukulaku loads up on a big right hand but Adee slips the punch.
Sukulaku looks to throw the jab but Adee is out of range.
A shot to the body from Adee misses
and Sukulaku counters with a stiff right hand.
Adee's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sukulaku under the eye.
Sukulaku misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Adee clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sukulaku creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Sukulaku. #TD#
Sukulaku decides to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Sukulaku is looking for a triangle here but Adee uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sukulaku can't do much from the bottom here.
Sukulaku is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Adee has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Sukulaku!
Sukulaku can't escape the position.
Sukulaku is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sukulaku is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jyrki Sukulaku overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sukulaku tries to hold on but Adee pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sukulaku sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sukulaku slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2##SUB#
Sukulaku working for submissions but it's allowed Adee to get to half guard.
Adee prevents Sukulaku from improving his position.
Adee is thwarting Sukulaku's attempts to control the position.#SU2#
Adee escapes and gets back to his feet.
Sukulaku takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sukulaku misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T3#
Adee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sukulaku.
Sukulaku waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Adee.
A shot to the liver by Adee. Beautiful body shot.
Sukulaku on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Adee is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sukulaku rather than just go for the knockout.
Adee lands a body shot.
Adee lands a jab to Sukulaku's midsection.
Sukulaku misses with a right hand
and Adee counters with a nice uppercut.
Adee fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sukulaku takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sukulaku is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Adee.
Adee comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Adee slips a jab from Sukulaku.
Adee lands a nice looking body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good leg kick by Adee.
Adee delivers a nice body kick.#T4#
Sukulaku moves out of range of the leg kick from Adee.
An attempted straight right counter from Sukulaku misses the target.
Sukulaku with a jab.
Sukulaku is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A big left from Sukulaku misses.
Adee lands a nice looking body shot.
Adee fails to land with a series of punches.
Sukulaku misses with an uppercut.
A nice side step and Adee releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sukulaku loads up on a big right hand but Adee slips the punch.
A big left from Sukulaku misses.
Adee lands a nice hook to Sukulaku's body. Sukulaku takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sukulaku listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Adee throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Arriorus Adee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sukulaku misses with a wild combination.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sukulaku darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arriorus Adee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Arriorus Adee's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Adee fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sukulaku looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sukulaku throws a jab but it's blocked by Adee.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sukulaku. Adee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adee is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Adee lands with a cross.
Adee scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sukulaku misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Adee! But no joy.
Sukulaku tries a head kick but it misses.
Sukulaku takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sukulaku steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Adee. That one must have hurt.
Sukulaku throws a head kick that misses
and Adee counters with a straight right hand.
Sukulaku throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Adee throws a sloppy head kick and Sukulaku moves out of range easily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Adee. Sukulaku shrugs it off though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sukulaku is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
Sukulaku throws a hook but Adee avoids it easily.
Sukulaku misses with a straight right.
A head kick by Sukulaku misses
and Adee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A nice leg kick lands there from Adee.
Adee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sukulaku moves away.
A solid body kick from Adee.
Sukulaku on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sukulaku swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Adee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Adee clobbers Sukulaku with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Adee digs a good hook to Sukulaku's body.
Adee lands a right hook to the body.
Adee scores with a head kick. Sukulaku tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Sukulaku throws a series of punches but Adee moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice shot lands for Adee.
That kick from Adee tenderised Sukulaku's leg. Sukulaku is trying to keep his angry face on.#T2#
Adee lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Crunch! Adee slams his shin into Sukulaku's torso.
Sukulaku is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Adee.
Sukulaku lands with a hook. Adee tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sukulaku throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sukulaku tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Adee lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Adee turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Sukulaku.
Adee wants to clinch up but Sukulaku keeps it at a distance.
Sukulaku looks to land a combination but Adee avoids it well.
A countering left hand to the body from Adee misses.
Adee is looking to slow Sukulaku down with leg kicks.
Sukulaku needs to keep his hands up - Adee had a free shot at his head there.
Adee scores with a head kick. Sukulaku tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T3#
Sukulaku misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sukulaku lands a jab.
Sukulaku is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Adee lands with an uppercut that bounces Sukulaku off the cage and back into range.
Adee lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sukulaku will feel that in the morning.
Adee works the jab nicely.
Adee throws out a powerful jab.
Jyrki Sukulaku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sukulaku moves out of range of the body kick.
A clash of legs there as Adee blocks the low kick.
Adee is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sukulaku with a body shot.
Adee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sukulaku.
Sukulaku works the jab nicely.
Sukulaku thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sukulaku backing away here, and Adee unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sukulaku misses with a lunging right hand
and Adee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sukulaku has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Adee.
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!
Adee lands with a shot to the body. #T4#
Adee walks into a jab.
Adee lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jab, jab by Sukulaku - just one landing.
Adee's corner calls for a 1-2. Adee obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Adee throws a nice head kick!
Adee throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Adee thuds a left hand into Sukulaku's body.#KD#
Sukulaku lands a high kick to the side of Adee's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Sukulaku dives into guard, looking to finish.#ROC#Adee is rocked!
Adee wants to get back to his feet but Sukulaku is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Adee is still in real trouble! Can Sukulaku finish him?
Sukulaku throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sukulaku won't allow Adee to get back to his feet.
Sukulaku loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sukulaku throws a strike but Adee rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#

And that's the end of the fight!
Arriorus Adee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Adee 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arriorus Adee!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 252
Date: May 12, 2023

#R1##KD2#
Sukulaku drops Lester with a big left hand and mounts him. Lester is in big trouble! #ROC2#Lester is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Moe Lester has been cut.#SUB2#
Sukulaku is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Lester can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Oh Lester is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sukulaku takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lester is desperately trying to improve his position but Sukulaku has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Sukulaku working for a submission but Lester is keeping him at bay.
Sukulaku controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Sukulaku has isolated one of Lester's arms. Lester looking to fight him off but Sukulaku twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jyrki Sukulaku!
Jyrki Sukulaku decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 246
Date: Apr 16, 2023

#R1#
River scores with a sloppy right hand. Sukulaku should have avoided that one.
River stuns Sukulaku with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sukulaku pulls out of a head kick attempt.
River slips a jab from Sukulaku.
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.
A big right from Sukulaku misses.
River half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sukulaku tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sukulaku throws a big shot that misses.
A jab lands there for Sukulaku.
River looks to clinch
and Sukulaku counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sukulaku throws a sloppy head kick
and River counters with a nice uppercut.
River takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Sukulaku misses its intended target.
Sukulaku throws a lazy head kick
and River counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sukulaku thinking.
River misses with the body kick
and Sukulaku counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sukulaku moves out of range as River strikes.
River fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sukulaku walks into a jab.
River fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
River connects with a crisp jab.
Sukulaku throws a lazy head kick
and River counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1##KD#
River drops Sukulaku with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Sukulaku looks back up at him and smiles so River waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Sukulaku is rocked!
River pounces like a tiger and cracks Sukulaku with a vicious hook! Sukulaku is down but not out! River follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Guy River!
Guy River seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 239
Date: Mar 19, 2023

#R1##KD2#
Sukulaku drops Holloway with a left and a right! Oh, Holloway is hurt - Sukulaku dives into side control looking to finish! #ROC2#Holloway is rocked!
Sukulaku has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Oh Holloway is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Sukulaku is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Holloway is surviving well by controlling Sukulaku's body position as best he can.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Sukulaku has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Holloway is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jyrki Sukulaku!
An out of breath Jyrki Sukulaku thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 234
Date: Feb 25, 2023

#R1##CL#
Lentz takes the fight into the clinch.
Lentz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lentz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sukulaku swings wildly with an uppercut but Lentz uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Lentz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sukulaku is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lentz.
Sukulaku throws a lazy uppercut
and Lentz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sukulaku throws a head kick that misses
and Sukulaku takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sukulaku slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lentz lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sukulaku throws a poor cross that misses
and Lentz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lentz scores with a kick to the body.
Sukulaku walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sukulaku misses with a hook. Lentz ducked under it nicely.
A head kick from Lentz lands but Sukulaku takes it in his stride.
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.
Lentz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sukulaku misses with a lunging right hand
and Lentz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sukulaku misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Sukulaku misses the shot to the body.
Sukulaku takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sukulaku throws a sloppy head kick and Lentz moves out of range easily.
Sukulaku tries a head kick but it misses.
Sukulaku misses with a head kick.
Sukulaku rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lentz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sukulaku connects with a crisp jab.
Lentz misses with a combination
and Sukulaku counters with a nice uppercut.
Sukulaku keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Donk. Lentz catches Sukulaku right on the button with a cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Lentz misses the target.
Sukulaku shapes to counter with a head kick.
Sukulaku steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lentz.
Sukulaku throws a lazy uppercut
letting Lentz counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sukulaku misses with a looping right.
Sukulaku throws a lazy head kick
and Lentz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Sukulaku misses with a hook. Lentz ducked under it nicely.
Sukulaku just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromLentz.
Sukulaku ducks under a wild hook from Lentz.
Lentz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sukulaku slips a straight right by Lentz.
Sukulaku jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sukulaku misses with a hook
and Sukulaku takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sukulaku moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sukulaku throws a head kick but Lentz moves out of range.
Sukulaku throws a head kick that misses
and Lentz counters with a nice uppercut.
Lentz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lentz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lentz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sukulaku stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lentz lands a really nice looking cross but Sukulaku seems unphased.
Sukulaku misses with a hook
and Lentz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lentz throws a looping overhand right but Sukulaku ducks down to avoid it.
Sukulaku misses with an uppercut. Lentz saw that one coming.
Lentz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Sukulaku waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lentz.
Sukulaku misses with a right hand
and Lentz counters with a stiff right hand.
Lentz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sukulaku throws a lazy right hand but Lentz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lentz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sukulaku throws a sloppy head kick
and Lentz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sukulaku scores with the left hand. Lentz knows he should have avoided that one.
Sukulaku swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lentz counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Lentz has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Sukulaku scores with the left hand. Lentz knows he should have avoided that one.
Sukulaku avoids the body shot from Lentz.
Sukulaku lands a high 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!
Lentz swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Sukulaku to counter with a crisp jab.
Lentz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sukulaku's head.
Lentz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lentz blocks a head kick by Sukulaku.
Lentz is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4##CL#
Lentz darts in and clinches Sukulaku up against the cage.
Sukulaku throws a head punch that misses.
Lentz gets through Sukulaku's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sukulaku lands a hook that snaps the head of Lentz backwards.
Sukulaku working aggressively here.
Lentz is trying to break the clinch but Sukulaku is controlling him.
Lentz is trying to push Sukulaku away but Sukulaku has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lentz has a couple of punches blocked by Sukulaku.
Lentz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lentz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lentz lands a right hand. #BC#
Lentz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lentz misses with a hook #KD2#
and Sukulaku counters with a head kick that drops Lentz! #ROC2#Lentz is rocked!
Lentz wants to sweep here but Sukulaku controlling him for the moment.
Oh Lentz is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lentz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sukulaku controls the pace.
Lentz seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sukulaku trying to control but Lentz is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leon Lentz dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Lentz throws a lazy right hand but Sukulaku sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lentz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sukulaku counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A big left from Sukulaku misses.
Lentz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sukulaku throws out the jab.
Sukulaku throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sukulaku connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sukulaku throws a sloppy head kick and Lentz moves out of range easily. #CL#
Lentz pushes Sukulaku up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Sukulaku pulls guard successfully. #SUB2#
Sukulaku looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Sukulaku throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sukulaku is trying to control the position but Lentz postures up. #SU#
Sukulaku is working an open guard so Lentz takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T1#
Lentz scores with a punch to the head.
Sukulaku throws a lazy right hand but Lentz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lentz.
Lentz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sukulaku under the eye.
Sukulaku is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Leon Lentz is winning the standup battle so far.
Sukulaku looks to land a right hand but Lentz moved out of range.
Lentz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sukulaku on the side of the head.
Lentz avoids the head kick by Sukulaku.
Lentz thuds a left hand into Sukulaku's body.
A low kick from Sukulaku is predictable there
and Lentz counters with a stiff right hand.
Sukulaku has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lentz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lentz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sukulaku throws a head kick that misses.
Sukulaku throws a head kick but Lentz moves out of range.
Lentz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sukulaku misses the body punch
letting Lentz counter with a right hand.
Lentz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sukulaku can do to turn this around?#T2#
Sukulaku scores with a head kick.
Lentz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sukulaku.
It seemed like Sukulaku was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lentz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lentz tries to clinch but Sukulaku moves out of range.
Lentz throws a head kick that half lands.
Sukulaku staying out of range there.
Lentz scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sukulaku misses with a left hand
and Lentz counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#Sukulaku is rocked!
Lentz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sukulaku's head backwards.
Sukulaku is still on wobbly legs! Can Lentz finish him?
Lentz scores with a jab. Sukulaku acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lentz thumps Sukulaku with a low kick.
Lentz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sukulaku misses with a looping left.
A head kick misses from Sukulaku.
Lentz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Lentz works the jab nicely.
Lentz slips a jab from Sukulaku.
Sukulaku lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sukulaku takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lentz connects with a looping right hand.
Sukulaku rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lentz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sukulaku takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lentz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sukulaku throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lentz scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lentz connects with a right that clearly hurt Sukulaku. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Lentz proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Sukulaku collapses and taps out under the pressure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leon Lentz!

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 223
Date: Jan 14, 2023

#R1#
Sukulaku throws a lazy uppercut
and Theorist counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sukulaku fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sukulaku throws a hook but Theorist avoids it easily.
Sukulaku is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Theorist.
Sukulaku's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Theorist connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sukulaku scrambles back to his feet.
Theorist throws a looping overhand right but Sukulaku ducks down to avoid it.
Sukulaku misses with a hook
and Theorist counters with a right hand to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Theorist misses the target.
Theorist throws a jab but it's blocked by Sukulaku.
Sukulaku tries a head kick but it misses.
Theorist throws a body punch but Sukulaku moves out of range.
Sukulaku has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Finch Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Sukulaku throws a head kick but Theorist moves out of range.
Sukulaku takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sukulaku takes a jab right on the kisser.
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!
Theorist slips under a jab.
It seemed like Theorist was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Theorist throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sukulaku throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sukulaku is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Theorist.
Good standup being displayed there by Theorist as he connects with a hook.
Donk. Sukulaku catches Theorist right on the button with a cross.#CUT#It looks like Conspiracy Theorist has been cut.#T1#
Theorist misses with a wild body shot.
Sukulaku pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sukulaku is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Theorist.
Theorist feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sukulakus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sukulaku waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Theorist.
Sukulaku looks to land a right hand but Theorist moved out of range.
Sukulaku pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Theorist ducks under a wild hook from Sukulaku.
Sukulaku missing with a left hand there. Theorist was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sukulaku rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Theorist counters with a straight right hand.
Sukulaku throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sukulaku on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sukulaku throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Theorist swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Theorist moves out of range of the strikes.
Theorist lands with an overhand left.
Theorist throws out a powerful jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Theorist misses.
Theorist scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sukulaku misses with a hook.
It seemed like Theorist was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Theorist looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
Sukulaku fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Theorist manages to avoid it.
Sukulaku lands a head kick. Theorist smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Theorist throws a shot to the body.
Sukulaku tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Theorist was well out of range. Poor timing from Sukulaku.
Theorist misses with a straight right.
Sukulaku misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sukulaku's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Sukulaku duly obliges.
Theorist jabs at Sukulaku's body.
Theorist lands a really nice looking cross but Sukulaku seems unphased.
Sukulaku looks to land a right hand but Theorist moved out of range.
Theorist is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sukulaku had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Sukulaku throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Theorist.
Theorist throws the left hand but Sukulaku avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Sukulaku throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Theorist scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Theorist scores with the left hand. Sukulaku knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice defenses there by Sukulaku.
Theorist lands with a good body shot.
Sukulaku misses with a head kick.
Sukulaku is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Theorist walks into a left hand. #T3#
Theorist misses with a looping right.
Jab from Theorist.
Theorist dips to his left and cracks Sukulaku with an uppercut!#ROC2#Sukulaku is rocked!
Theorist moves out of range of the strikes.
Theorist looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Oh Sukulaku is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sukulaku throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Theorist stuns Sukulaku with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sukulaku seems to have got his legs back now.
Sukulaku throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Theorist sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Theorist lands a nice shot that snaps Sukulaku's head back.
Nice defenses there by Sukulaku.
Sukulaku throws a right hand that Theorist ducks under and follows up with a left that Theorist also avoids with ease.
Sukulaku looks to land a right hand but Theorist moved out of range.
Sukulaku misses with a looping left.
Nice shot lands for Theorist.
Theorist lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sukulaku misses with an uppercut. Theorist saw that one coming.
Sukulaku takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sukulaku throws a hook but Theorist blocks it.
Theorist tries to clinch but Sukulaku is having none of it.
Sukulaku thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Theorist slips under a jab.
Theorist scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Theorist uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sukulaku.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sukulaku, as that shot connected.
Theorist throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sukulaku avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Theorist uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sukulaku.
Sukulaku lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT#That has opened up Conspiracy Theorist's cut even more.
Sukulaku misses with a hook
and Theorist counters with a straight right hand.
Theorist uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sukulaku.
Theorist connects with a jab.
Theorist keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sukulaku.
Theorist avoids the body shot from Sukulaku.
A telegraphed right hand from Theorist misses the target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sukulaku throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from Theorist misses its intended target.
Sukulaku takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Theorist avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Conspiracy Theorist dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Conspiracy Theorist's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Sukulaku walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sukulaku misses with an uppercut. Theorist saw that one coming.
Theorist moves away from the strike by Sukulaku.
A countering left hand to the body from Theorist misses.
Theorist looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sukulaku looks to land a right hand but Theorist moved out of range.
Sukulaku throws out a loose jab but Theorist uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sukulaku takes one on the button.
Theorist dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sukulaku blocks a jab.
Sukulaku slips a jab from Theorist.
Sukulaku on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sukulaku misses with an uppercut. Theorist saw that one coming.
Jyrki Sukulaku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Sukulaku.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Theorist! But no joy.
Sukulaku throws a jab when Theorist was well out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Theorist avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Theorist throws an overhand right that lands on Sukulaku's shoulder, as Sukulaku tries to avoid the shot.
Sukulaku tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Theorist is looking to clinch but Sukulaku is avoiding it.
Sukulaku throwing a counter right hand but Theorist manages to avoid it.
Theorist throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sukulaku sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Theorist.
A looping hook to the body misses from Theorist. Sukulaku does a little dance to reset his feet.
Theorist swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Theorist.
Conspiracy Theorist seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sukulaku slips under a jab.
Sukulaku is looking to counter punch.
Theorist dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Theorist moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Sukulaku might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Sukulaku scores with a one two! Theorist had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #ROC#Theorist is rocked!
Sukulaku jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Theorist is still on wobbly legs! Can Sukulaku finish him?
Sukulaku cracks Theorist with a hook to the temple - Theorist is on wobbly legs here! Sukulaku swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Theorist falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Sukulaku wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jyrki Sukulaku!
Jyrki Sukulaku thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 217
Date: Dec 25, 2022

#R1#
Sukulaku misses with the combination.
Sukulaku misses with a hook
and Furioto counters with a stiff right hand.
Sukulaku lands a jab to Furioto's midsection.
Sukulaku avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sukulaku listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Maximus Furioto has been cut.
Furioto staying out of range there.#TD#
Furioto shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Furioto showed some decent athleticism there.
Sukulaku keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Furioto is working for a submission of some sort.
Sukulaku wants to control but Furioto is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sukulaku is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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 fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sukulaku slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Furioto is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1##SUB2#
Sukulaku is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sukulaku controls Furioto momentarily but Furioto frees himself.
Furioto connects with a couple of short punches.
Furioto 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.#SUB#
Furioto 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.
Furioto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Furioto throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Sukulaku is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sukulaku trying to keep a closed guard but Furioto is proving a slippery customer.
Furioto working some strikes from top position.
Furioto tries to free his leg and advance position but Sukulaku is retaining full guard.
Furioto lands a couple of digs.#T2#
Furioto sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sukulaku's guard.
Furioto throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Sukulaku looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sukulaku trying to control here. #SUB2#
Sukulaku looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Furioto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sukulaku defends it well. #SUB#
Furioto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sukulaku defends it well. #SUB#
Furioto is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Furioto is trying to work for a kimura but Sukulaku is defending well.
Sukulaku wants to improve his position but Furioto is controlling well. #T3##SUB2#
Sukulaku looking for submissions off his back.
Sukulaku is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Furioto throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sukulaku tries to get to full guard but Furioto has control of the leg. #SUB#
Furioto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Furioto is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Furioto 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.
Furioto missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Sukulaku looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Sukulaku actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
Nice strikes from Furioto there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Sukulaku looking for submissions off his back.
Furioto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Furioto scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Sukulaku looking for submissions off his back.
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. Furioto connects with a nice short shot to Sukulaku's temple.
Furioto not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sukulaku trying to control but Furioto postures up. #SUB#
Furioto 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. #SUB#
Furioto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sukulaku has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maximus Furioto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maximus Furioto's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Sukulaku throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Furioto gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Furioto moves out of range of the strikes.#TD#
Furioto decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sukulaku is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Sukulaku is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Furioto pulls his head out easily.
Furioto missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sukulaku 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.
Sukulaku has hold of Furioto's hands but Furioto slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sukulaku trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sukulaku looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sukulaku wants to improve his position but Furioto is controlling well.
Furioto lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Furioto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sukulaku is just riding it out for now. Furioto eventually gives up the hold.
Sukulaku is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Furioto 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. #SUB#
Furioto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sukulaku sees it coming and defends easily.
Furioto is thwarting Sukulaku's attempts to control the position.
Furioto throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Furioto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sukulaku can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Furioto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sukulaku is just riding it out for now. Furioto eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Furioto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sukulaku regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2#
Sukulaku bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Furioto's guard. #REVB#
Furioto wants to sweep here but Sukulaku controlling him for the moment.
Sukulaku stays in close to Furioto's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Furioto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sukulaku wants to control from the top but Furioto keeps moving.
Sukulaku tries to free his leg and advance position but Furioto is retaining full guard.
Sukulaku wants to control from the top but Furioto keeps moving. #SUB#
Furioto working for a triangle but Sukulaku defends it easily.
Maximus Furioto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Furioto keeping moving, preventing Sukulaku from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB#
Furioto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sukulaku gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sukulaku's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Furioto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sukulaku is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Furioto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sukulaku gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Furioto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Furioto has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Sukulaku is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Furioto.
Sukulaku just content to control the position. #T4#
Furioto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sukulaku tries to move into full mount but can't pass Furioto's legs.
Furioto tries to bench press Sukulaku off him but Sukulaku keeps the position.
Sukulaku wants to control but Furioto is keeping him busy.
Furioto gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Furioto actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sukulaku slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Furioto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sukulaku pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maximus Furioto dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Maximus Furioto's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Sukulaku throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD#
Furioto looking to score a takedown here. Sukulaku is defending well but Furioto drives through and ends up in Sukulaku's guard.
Sukulaku looking for a sweep. Not yet Sukulaku, not yet. #SUB2#
Sukulaku is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Furioto is aware though and is defending well.
Furioto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Furioto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sukulaku swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Sukulaku is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Furioto is aware though and is defending well.
Furioto content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Furioto passes Sukulaku's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Furioto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Furioto thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sukulaku's head.
Sukulaku trying to hold on to Furioto's head to control him but Furioto postures up. #SUB2#
Sukulaku is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Furioto pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Sukulaku actively working from the bottom here.
Sukulaku takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##SUB#
Furioto is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sukulaku doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Furioto. #SUB#
Furioto is working for a kimura but Sukulaku is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Furioto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sukulaku is just riding it out for now. Furioto eventually gives up the hold.
Furioto missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Furioto is trying to work for a kimura but Sukulaku is defending well. #SUB2#
Sukulaku looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Furioto missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Sukulaku is defending against the submission attempts here by Furioto.
Sukulaku manages to get to full guard.
Furioto is in close to Sukulaku's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sukulaku is trying to keep Furioto in close.
Furioto sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sukulaku's guard. #SUB#
Furioto wants to work for an arm triangle but Sukulaku is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Sukulaku actively working from the bottom here.#T3##SUB#
Furioto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Sukulaku is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Furioto pulls his head out easily.
Furioto not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sukulaku wants to improve his position but Furioto is controlling well.
Jyrki Sukulaku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sukulaku wants to control but Furioto is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Furioto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Sukulaku looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Sukulaku is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Furioto pulls his head out easily.
Maximus Furioto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Furioto is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Furioto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sukulaku defends it well. #SUB2#
Sukulaku is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Furioto pulls his head out easily.
Furioto is controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Sukulaku looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Furioto trying to control the action but Sukulaku is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maximus Furioto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Furioto, 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 209
Date: Nov 30, 2022

#R1#
Whitaker defending well as Sukulaku loads up on a big left hand.
Sukulaku is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Whitaker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Whitaker lands a nice shot to the body.
Sukulaku misses with a two punch combination.
Sukulaku slips under a jab from Whitaker .#KD2#
Sukulaku drops Whitaker with a big left hand and mounts him. Whitaker is in big trouble! #ROC2#Whitaker is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Roy Whitaker has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sukulaku looking to control but Whitaker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Oh Whitaker is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Whitaker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Whitaker seems to have got his legs back now.
Sukulaku takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Whitaker keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sukulaku controlling from mount. #T1#
Whitaker is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Sukulaku takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB2#
Sukulaku is working for a guillotine from mount but Whitaker frees his head quite easily.
Sukulaku trying to control but Whitaker is having none of it. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Whitaker is desperately trying to improve his position but Sukulaku has a good base and remains in mount.
Sukulaku controlling the position easily from mount.
Whitaker tries to lock up and control but Sukulaku gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Whitaker is desperately trying to improve his position but Sukulaku has a good base and remains in mount.
Whitaker is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whitaker is squirming around, avoiding Sukulaku's attempts to control the action.
Sukulaku controlling the position easily from mount.
Whitaker is in all sorts of trouble here. #T3#
Sukulaku takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Whitaker is trying to escape the mount.
Sukulaku looking to control and managing it successfully.
Whitaker wants to hold on but Sukulaku pushes him away.
Sukulaku content just to control the position here.
Whitaker wants to control but Sukulaku is having none of it.
Sukulaku content just to control the position here. #T4#
Whitaker is squirming around, avoiding Sukulaku's attempts to control the action.
Whitaker is working to get back to half guard.
Sukulaku trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Whitaker regains half guard.
Whitaker controlling the position well.
Whitaker wants to get back to full guard.
Sukulaku trying to pass the guard but Whitaker defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jyrki Sukulaku dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roy Whitaker 's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Sukulaku throws a hook but Whitaker avoids it easily.
Sukulaku throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sukulaku missing with a left hand there. Whitaker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Whitaker feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Whitaker lunges at Sukulaku with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sukulaku's hand.
Jyrki Sukulaku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sukulaku drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Whitaker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sukulaku.
Whitaker ducks under a wild hook from Sukulaku.
Jyrki Sukulaku seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Whitaker looks to throw the jab but Sukulaku is out of range.
A big right from Whitaker misses.
Sukulaku lands the left hand.
Sukulaku slips a jab from Whitaker .
Whitaker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sukulaku on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Whitaker swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sukulaku.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sukulaku takes one to the chin there.
Whitaker connects with a looping right hand.
Sukulaku misses with a left hand
and Whitaker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Whitaker misses with a body kick. #T1#
Whitaker throws a hook but Sukulaku avoids it easily.
Sukulaku moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Whitaker moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Sukulaku misses.
Whitaker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Whitaker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Whitaker catches Sukulaku with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sukulaku looks to land a right hand but Whitaker moved out of range.
A head kick misses from Whitaker .
Sukulaku looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Whitaker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sukulaku lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Whitaker up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Sukulaku from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Whitaker 's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jyrki Sukulaku!
During a confident post fight interview, Jyrki Sukulaku thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 199
Date: Oct 29, 2022

#R1#
Sukulaku misses with a low kick.
Ho Joy tries to clinch up but Sukulaku circles away and keeps his distance.
Sukulaku raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Ho Joy has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Ho Joy moves away from the strike by Sukulaku.
Sukulaku missing with a left hand there. Ho Joy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ho Joy tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sukulaku manages to circle out of the way.
Sukulaku swings for the body but Ho Joy moves out of range.
Sukulaku throws a jab but it's blocked by Ho Joy.
Sukulaku takes a swing at Ho Joy's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Sukulaku misses.
Ho Joy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sukulaku in his tracks.
Sukulaku moves forwards but Ho Joy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sukulaku scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ho Joy moves out of range as Sukulaku strikes.
Sukulaku throws the left hand but Ho Joy avoids the punch easily.
Ho Joy tries to counter by clinching up but Sukulaku breaks away and moves out of range.
Ho Joy throws a front kick that sends Sukulaku stumbling back into the cage.
Sukulaku throws a head kick that misses.
Sukulaku misses with an uppercut. Ho Joy saw that one coming.
Ho Joy wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sukulaku throws a shot from downtown. Ho Joy moves away and avoids it.
Sukulaku 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.
A good leg kick by Ho Joy.
Ho Joy with a nice calf kick.
Ho Joy tries to clinch up but Sukulaku circles away and keeps his distance.
A lazy left from Ho Joy finds it's target.
Sukulaku throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ho Joy sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Ho Joy cracks Sukulaku with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sukulaku throws a big shot that misses.
Sukulaku throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ho Joy.
Ho Joy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sukulaku slips a jab from Ho Joy.
Decent striking displayed by Ho Joy there.
Sukulaku throws the left hand but Ho Joy avoids the punch easily.
Sukulaku throws a jab but it's blocked by Ho Joy.
Sukulaku misses with a lunging right hand
and Ho Joy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
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.
Ho Joy scores with a nice head shot.
Sukulaku throws a hook but Ho Joy avoids it easily.
Ho Joy wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Sukulaku misses with a hook. Ho Joy ducked under it nicely.
Ho Joy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ho Joy scores with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sukulaku lands a body shot.
Ho Joy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sukulaku tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ho Joy misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by Ho Joy.
Sukulaku misses with an uppercut. Ho Joy saw that one coming.#T2#
Ho Joy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sukulaku.
Ho Joy blocks a jab.
Ho Joy ducks under a wild hook from Sukulaku.
Sukulaku takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sukulaku throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Ho Joy holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ho Joy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ho Joy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ho Joy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sukulaku's efforts to push away.
Sukulaku is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sukulaku jumps guard but Ho Joy stands there with Sukulaku around his waist. Sukulaku gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The referee calls for Ho Joy to work.
Sukulaku is looking for a takedown.
Do Ho Joy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jyrki Sukulaku.
Sukulaku fails to pull guard.
Ho Joy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ho Joy is pushing Sukulaku up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ho Joy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T3#
Ho Joy lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sukulaku goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ho Joy prevents it.
Ho Joy misses with the head strike.
Sukulaku is looking for a takedown.
Sukulaku letting Ho Joy take a breather here.
Ho Joy misses with a punch to the body.
Ho Joy stalling in the clinch but Sukulaku improves position.
Ho Joy lands with a short shot to the head.
Sukulaku has a couple of punches blocked by Ho Joy.
Ho Joy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sukulakus head.
Sukulaku working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ho Joy.
Ho Joy just leaning against Sukulaku, taking a breather.
Sukulaku is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ho Joy is defending well.#TD2#
Sukulaku jumps guard. #SUB#
Ho Joy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T4#
Ho Joy pushes down on Sukulaku's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ho Joy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ho Joy tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Sukulaku trying to control but Ho Joy postures up.
Ho Joy is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped. #SUB2#
Sukulaku looking for submissions off his back.
Ho Joy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sukulaku keeps working.
Sukulaku is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ho Joy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ho Joy's back!
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 Do Ho Joy will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Ho Joy staying out of range there.
Jyrki Sukulaku seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ho Joy moves out of range as Sukulaku throws a body kick.
Jyrki Sukulaku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sukulaku tests Ho Joy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sukulaku bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ho Joy ducks under a wild hook from Sukulaku.
Sukulaku throws a hook to the side of Ho Joy's head but Ho Joy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Ho Joy instigates a clinch.
Ho Joy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ho Joy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Sukulaku.
Sukulaku wants a takedown.
A short right from Ho Joy.
Sukulaku is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ho Joy is keeping busy.
Sukulaku wants to break free but Ho Joy has control. #TD2#
Sukulaku has picked Ho Joy up - he's going for a ride! Sukulaku dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sukulaku tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ho Joy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sukulaku wants to take a breather but Ho Joy is having none of it. #T1#
Ho Joy tries to kick Sukulaku off but Sukulaku keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Ho Joy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ho Joy wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Sukulaku is looking for a kimura here.
Ho Joy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ho Joy.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ho Joy holds on and takes a little breather.
Sukulaku stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ho Joy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sukulaku passes Ho Joy's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sukulaku trying to mount his opponent but Ho Joy defends it.
Ho Joy tries to kick Sukulaku off but Sukulaku keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sukulaku prevents Ho Joy from improving his position.
Sukulaku performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ho Joy is trying to get back to full guard.
Sukulaku trying to control the action but Ho Joy is working from the bottom.
Sukulaku tries to pass to full mount but Ho Joy defends it.
Sukulaku controlling the action here.#T3#
Ho Joy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sukulaku sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ho Joy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
No joy there for Sukulaku, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sukulaku swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ho Joy wants to clinch#KD2#
and Sukulaku counters with a series of strikes that sends Ho Joy to the canvas! Sukulaku follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight! #ROC2#Ho Joy is rocked!
Ho Joy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Oh Ho Joy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ho Joy is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ho Joy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T4#
Ho Joy keeping moving, preventing Sukulaku from controlling successfully.
Ho Joy seems to have got his legs back now.
Sukulaku preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Ho Joy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sukulaku gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sukulaku wants to control from the top but Ho Joy keeps moving.
Jyrki Sukulaku has got the better of the ground game so far.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sukulaku is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ho Joy.
Sukulaku loads up on a big right hand but Ho Joy slips the punch.
Ho Joy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sukulaku's hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jyrki Sukulaku showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nice body punch from Ho Joy.
Sukulaku misses with a hook. Ho Joy ducked under it nicely.
Ho Joy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sukulaku's hands.
Ho Joy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sukulaku misses with an uppercut
and Ho Joy counters with a nice uppercut.
Sukulaku throws a shot from downtown. Ho Joy moves away and avoids it.
Ho Joy throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ho Joy 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 looping hook to the body misses from Ho Joy. Sukulaku does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sukulaku now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ho Joy doesn't manage to clinch there - Sukulaku circles away. #KD2#
Sukulaku throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Ho Joy stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Sukulaku follows into mount!
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!
Ho Joy is looking to get to half guard.
Sukulaku trying to control but Ho Joy is having none of it.
Ho Joy is working to get back to half guard. #T1#
Sukulaku wants to control the pace but Ho Joy is squirming around nicely.
Ho Joy bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB2#
Ho Joy avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Sukulaku has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ho Joy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ho Joy wants to stand but Sukulaku is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ho Joy looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
Ho Joy trying to control but Sukulaku is working from the bottom.
Ho Joy looking to pass the guard.
Ho Joy 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. #SUB2#
Sukulaku looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sukulaku has a closed guard, preventing Ho Joy from standing up.
Sukulaku tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Ho Joy wants to control from the top but Sukulaku keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ho Joy works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ho Joy tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Still in half guard, Ho Joy seems content to control.
Ho Joy passes to full mount!
Ho Joy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sukulaku is wriggling around trying to escape. #T4#
Sukulaku bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Sukulaku wants to pass the guard but Ho Joy is keeping the position.
Sukulaku is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ho Joy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sukulaku is one step ahead there.
Sukulaku 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.
Ho Joy is pulling down on Sukulaku's head. It's preventing any offense from Sukulaku, at least for the moment.
Sukulaku stopping the sweep attempt from Ho Joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jyrki Sukulaku comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sukulaku 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jyrki Sukulaku!
During a confident post fight interview, Jyrki Sukulaku thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Do Ho Joy stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thats it for me. Thank you all!'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 185
Date: Sep 21, 2022

#R1#
Sukulaku jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sukulaku misses with a looping left.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Smith moves into the clinch successfully.
Sukulaku lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sukulaku is trying to pull guard but Smith has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Sukulaku lands a takedown into guard.
Sukulaku trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Smith is looking for a triangle but Sukulaku pushes his legs off easily.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sukulaku trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sukulaku sitting in guard here, content to control.
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Sukulaku sitting in guard here, content to control.
Smith not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sukulaku is one step ahead there.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
We've been hearing good reports from Sukulaku'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.
Smith throwing strikes off his back to little effect. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Smith slips a jab from Sukulaku.
Sukulaku thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nice takedown defense from Sukulaku. No joy for Smith on that attempt. #CL2#
Smith clinches up with Sukulaku and pushes him back against the cage.
Smith fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Smith blocking some punches. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Sukulaku has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Smith just leaning against Sukulaku, taking a breather. #TD2#
Smith manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Smith throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Sukulaku escapes and throws Smith's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Smith being controlled for a moment.
Sukulaku is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Smith being controlled for a moment.
Sukulaku trying to control the position but Smith is working away.
Smith is trying to control Sukulaku's posture but Sukulaku avoids it.
Sukulaku is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sukulaku is really struggling to control Smith but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sukulaku tries to move into full mount but can't pass Smith's legs.
Sukulaku slows the pace down.
Smith stops Sukulaku from passing to mount.
Smith is looking to regain half guard here but Sukulaku keeps moving and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sukulaku wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Smith tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sukulaku wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jyrki Sukulaku dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A head kick misses from Sukulaku.
Smith appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sukulaku with a hook.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sukulaku.
Smith tries to clinch there but Sukulaku circles away.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Sukulaku throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Smith closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sukulaku is stalling here.
Sukulaku lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards. #TD#
Sukulaku pulls guard effortlessly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sukulaku has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Sukulaku looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
Smith wanted to stand there but Sukulaku had control of the position. #T1#
Smith preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Sukulaku looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Smith has picked Sukulaku up and slammed him! Sukulaku can't keep hold of the triangle and Smith manages to pass to side control!
Smith cracks Sukulaku with a big right hand but Sukulaku just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Sukulaku is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Smith is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Sukulaku slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Smith trying to mount his opponent but Sukulaku defends it.
Smith seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sukulaku does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sukulaku wants to control but Smith is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Smith perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sukulaku is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Sukulaku looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Sukulaku is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Sukulaku looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sukulaku trying to control from the bottom.
It looks like Smith is going to stand back up. #SUB#
Sukulaku is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
Smith is trying to control the action in half guard but Sukulaku is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Smith prevents Sukulaku from improving his position.#SUB#
Sukulaku with the active half guard here but Smith passes nicely into side control.#T3#
Smith trying to control the position but Sukulaku is working away.
Sukulaku taking punishment in the form of punches.
Sukulaku tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sukulaku is not content to let Smith control the position.
Sukulaku tries to bench press Smith off him but Smith keeps the position.
Sukulaku is trying to escape the position but Smith is controlling the position.
Sukulaku wants to control but Smith postures up.
Sukulaku is looking for a sweep.
Smith wants to stand but Sukulaku has his arm trapped. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Smith cracks Sukulaku with a big elbow.
Sukulaku is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Sukulaku actively working from the bottom here.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Smith working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Sukulaku tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.#SUB#
Sukulaku looking for submissions off his back.
Smith is keen to just control but Sukulaku is a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith trying to mount his opponent but Sukulaku defends it. #SUB#
Sukulaku looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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 Jyrki Sukulaku will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice takedown defense from Sukulaku. No joy for Smith on that attempt.
Sukulaku is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Sukulaku throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Smith steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sukulaku.
Sukulaku throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Smith looking to score a takedown here. Sukulaku is defending well but Smith drives through and ends up in Sukulaku's guard.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Sukulaku is retaining full guard.
George Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sukulaku is looking to sweep but instead, Smith has passed into half guard.
Sukulaku makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sukulaku.#SUB#
Sukulaku working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith postures up. #T1##SUB#
Sukulaku working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smith stands and throws Sukulaku's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Smith looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sukulaku manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Smith is looking for a sweep. Sukulaku is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Smith wants to stand back up but Sukulaku manages to pass into side control.
Smith is not content to let Sukulaku control the position. #T2#
Sukulaku is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Sukulaku has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Smith!
Smith is trying to escape the mount.
Sukulaku is stalling here but it's allowed Smith to get half guard.
Sukulaku is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
Smith is holding on to half guard well.
Smith gets full guard.
George Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jyrki Sukulaku is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smith wants to sweep here but Sukulaku controlling him for the moment.
Sukulaku is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Smith looking to control but Sukulaku passes into half guard.
Smith moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sukulaku trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Sukulaku controlling from the top position.
Sukulaku trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith keeping full guard, as Sukulaku tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Smith working for a triangle but Sukulaku defends it easily.
Sukulaku wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.

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 Jyrki Sukulaku.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sukulaku, 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jyrki Sukulaku!
Jyrki Sukulaku thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 174
Date: Aug 24, 2022

#R1#
Sukulaku throws a series of punches but Dvalishvili moves out of range.
Dvalishvili getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dvalishvili throws an off balance right hand
and Sukulaku counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sukulaku dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Dvalishvili misses.
Dvalishvili bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dvalishvili tries to close the distance and clinch but Sukulaku swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sukulaku thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sukulaku throws out a loose jab but Dvalishvili uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sukulaku scores with a jab. Dvalishvili acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL2#
Dvalishvili clinches up against the cage.
Dvalishvili blocking some punches.
Dvalishvili lands a body punch.
Dvalishvili lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sukulaku backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sukulaku is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dvalishvili pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dvalishvili pushes Sukulaku back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dvalishvili blocks an uppercut.
Dvalishvili stalling the fight.
Sukulaku throws a head punch that misses.
Sukulaku softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dvalishvili misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sukulaku lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Dvalishvili misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dvalishvili works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Good body shot from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sukulaku backwards.
Sukulaku misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dvalishvili lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Sukulaku escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dvalishvili ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dvalishvili tries to land a front kick but Sukulaku steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL2#
Dvalishvili closes the distance and pushes Sukulaku back into the cage.#TD#
Sukulaku has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Dvalishvili regains guard immediately.
Dvalishvili looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sukulaku is one step ahead there.
Sukulaku trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dvalishvili is controlling Sukulaku's posture.#T2#
Dvalishvili manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sukulaku manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Sukulaku is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dvalishvili slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dvalishvili trying to control but Sukulaku is working from the bottom.
Dvalishvili not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dvalishvili must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Sukulaku has his foot on Dvalishvili's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dvalishvili works his way back into a safe position though.#T3##SU2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dvalishvili gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sukulaku misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Sukulaku.
Dvalishvili tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sukulaku swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sukulaku looks to land a left hand but Dvalishvili moved out of range nicely.
Dvalishvili steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sukulaku.
Dvalishvili lands with a straight right. Sukulaku didn't see that one coming.
Sukulaku loads up on a big right hand but Dvalishvili slips the punch.
Dvalishvili keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sukulaku.
Sukulaku pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dvalishvili is out of range and Sukulaku settles back down.
Dvalishvili looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dvalishvili loads up on a big right hand but Sukulaku slips the punch.
Sukulaku was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dvalishvili steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sukulaku.
Sukulaku backing away here, and Dvalishvili unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sukulaku is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A swing and a miss from Sukulaku.
Sukulaku swats away the attempt to clinch by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili misses with a straight left.
Dvalishvili connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dvalishvili on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T4#
Dvalishvili scores with a nice body kick.
Sukulaku slips a jab from Dvalishvili.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sukulaku lunges at Dvalishvili with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dvalishvili's hand.
A big left from Sukulaku misses.
Sukulaku lands a nice hook to Dvalishvili's body. Dvalishvili takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sukulaku throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dvalishvili sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sukulaku misses with a wild combination.
Jab by Dvalishvili.#CL2#
Dvalishvili rushes Sukulaku and presses him up against the cage.
Dvalishvili tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sukulaku misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dvalishvili doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sukulaku fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dvalishvili blocks an uppercut.
Dvalishvili tries to throw a body punch but Sukulaku avoids it by throwing Dvalishvili back against the cage.
Dvalishvili presses Sukulaku against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sukulaku pushes Dvalishvili back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dvalishvili creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Dvalishvili.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Koba Dvalishvili will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Sukulaku dips to his left and cracks Dvalishvili with an uppercut!
Sukulaku circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sukulaku moves out of range of the strikes.
Sukulaku slips a straight right by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sukulaku misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dvalishvili clobbers Sukulaku with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sukulaku throws a good cross that connects.
Dvalishvili slips a jab from Sukulaku.
Dvalishvili moves in looking to clinch but Sukulaku pushes him off.
Jyrki Sukulaku is winning the standup battle so far.
Sukulaku avoids a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Dvalishvili misses the target.
Sukulaku throws a right hand that misses
and Dvalishvili cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Dvalishvili instigates a clinch.
Dvalishvili fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dvalishvili doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dvalishvili.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dvalishvili lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Sukulaku breaks the clinch.
Sukulaku lands a jab to Dvalishvili's midsection.
Dvalishvili looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dvalishvili avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Dvalishvili scores with a punch to the head.
Sukulaku misses with a head kick.
Sukulaku tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sukulaku throws a body punch but Dvalishvili moves out of range.
Dvalishvili slips a jab from Sukulaku.
Nice jab there from Sukulaku.
Dvalishvili avoids the body shot from Sukulaku.
Sukulaku missing with a left hand there. Dvalishvili was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dvalishvili throws out a counter right but Sukulaku avoids it with no problem.
Sukulaku needs to keep his hands up - Dvalishvili had a free shot at his head there.
Sukulaku moves away from the strike by Dvalishvili.
Sukulaku walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dvalishvili lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dvalishvili works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dvalishvili misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dvalishvili lands with a light punch inside.
Dvalishvili misses with some punches. #T2#
Dvalishvili tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sukulaku's elbow.
Dvalishvili scores with a hook to the body.
Dvalishvili throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sukulakus head.
Dvalishvili has Sukulaku pressed against the cage, preventing Sukulaku from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dvalishvili is leaning against Sukulaku and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sukulaku looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dvalishvili tries a body shot but Sukulaku blocks it.
Dvalishvili tries to throw a body punch but Sukulaku avoids it by throwing Dvalishvili back against the cage.
Dvalishvili pushes Sukulaku back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dvalishvili misses with some punches. #TD#
Sukulaku drags the fight down to the ground.
Dvalishvili sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dvalishvili stands and throws Sukulaku's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dvalishvili advances to mount.
Dvalishvili sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Sukulaku really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dvalishvili takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dvalishvili trying to control but Sukulaku is having none of it.
Dvalishvili takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sukulaku can't escape the position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dvalishvili controlling the pace for now.
We've been hearing good reports from Sukulaku'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.
Dvalishvili has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sukulaku sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Dvalishvili not doing much here.
Koba Dvalishvili has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sukulaku has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dvalishvili is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Sukulaku looking for submissions off his back.
Dvalishvili takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Koba Dvalishvili showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A head kick from Sukulaku lands but Dvalishvili takes it in his stride.
Dvalishvili uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sukulaku.
A head kick misses from Sukulaku.
Dvalishvili misses with an attempted mid kick.
A little feinted left hand from Sukulaku on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sukulaku misses with an uppercut.
Sukulaku throws a hook but Dvalishvili blocks it.
Dvalishvili doesn't manage to clinch there - Sukulaku circles away.
Sukulaku throws a big shot that misses.
Dvalishvili throws an overhand right that lands on Sukulaku's shoulder, as Sukulaku tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Dvalishvili has closed the distance and engaged Sukulaku in a clinch.
Koba Dvalishvili seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dvalishvili lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dvalishvili lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sukulaku.
Dvalishvili lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dvalishvili's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili trying to stall but Sukulaku improves his position.
Sukulaku misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sukulaku.
Sukulaku tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Dvalishvili. #T1#
Dvalishvili tries a body shot but Sukulaku blocks it.
Dvalishvili tries to throw a body punch but Sukulaku avoids it by throwing Dvalishvili back against the cage.
Dvalishvili swings wildly with an uppercut but Sukulaku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dvalishvili tries a body shot but Sukulaku blocks it.
Sukulaku blocks a body shot from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dvalishvili lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Sukulaku fails to land.
Sukulaku lands a left hand.
Dvalishvili misses with a punch to the body.
Dvalishvili lands with a short shot to the head.
Dvalishvili tries a body shot but Sukulaku blocks it.
Sukulaku looking for a takedown.
Sukulaku tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dvalishvili smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Dvalishvili clinches with his opponent.
Sukulaku swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Sukulaku misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dvalishvili creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dvalishvili tries to work over Sukulaku's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dvalishvili.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dvalishvili lands a left hand.
Sukulaku misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sukulaku misses with a punch on the inside.
Dvalishvili misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Dvalishvili scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dvalishvili blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sukulaku's elbow.
Dvalishvili blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dvalishvili doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sukulaku working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dvalishvili.
Sukulaku misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dvalishvili misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sukulaku blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Sukulaku fails to land. #T3#
Dvalishvili tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dvalishvili blocks an uppercut.
Sukulaku avoiding damage.
Dvalishvili lands with a right to the head.
Sukulaku prevents a body shot from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili blocking some punches.
Dvalishvili lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sukulaku lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sukulaku tries to break the clinch but Dvalishvili is controlling the position.
Jyrki Sukulaku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dvalishvili swings wildly with an uppercut but Sukulaku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sukulaku is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sukulaku working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dvalishvili stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sukulaku blocks a body shot from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dvalishvili lands a nice shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Dvalishvili. #T4#
Dvalishvili pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dvalishvili doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dvalishvili lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sukulaku backwards.
Dvalishvili struggles to land a body shot inside as Sukulaku controls his hands.
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!
Dvalishvili lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sukulaku's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dvalishvili doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dvalishvili.
Sukulaku swings wildly with an uppercut but Dvalishvili uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sukulaku misses with the head strike.
Dvalishvili lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sukulaku backwards.
Dvalishvili cracks Sukulaku with a nice body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili lands with a right to the head.
Koba Dvalishvili is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dvalishvili lands a body punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Koba Dvalishvili comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dvalishvili 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koba Dvalishvili!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 162
Date: Jul 20, 2022

#R1#
Sukulaku loads up on a big right hand but Itzpapalotltotec slips the punch.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Sukulaku misses the target.
Sukulaku on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Itzpapalotltotec moves out of range as Sukulaku strikes.
Sukulaku jabs Itzpapalotltotec right on the nose. Itzpapalotltotec blinks but takes it well.
Sukulaku throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sukulaku dips to his left and cracks Itzpapalotltotec with an uppercut!
Itzpapalotltotec scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sukulaku avoids the body shot from Itzpapalotltotec.
Sukulaku throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sukulaku looks to land a right hand but Itzpapalotltotec moved out of range.
Sukulaku looks to throw the jab but Itzpapalotltotec is out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a body shot.
It looked like Sukulaku wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sukulaku throws a sloppy head kick and Itzpapalotltotec moves out of range easily.
Sukulaku misses with a series of wild punches.
Itzpapalotltotec looks to score with a jab to the body but Sukulaku is just out of range.
Sukulaku misses with a hook. Itzpapalotltotec ducked under it nicely.
Sukulaku on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Itzpapalotltotec defending well as Sukulaku loads up on a big left hand.
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. #T1#
Itzpapalotltotec cracks Sukulaku with a right hand to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Itzpapalotltotec. Sukulaku does a little dance to reset his feet.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a slapping body shot.
Itzpapalotltotec is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sukulaku rather than just go for the knockout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Itzpapalotltotec. Sukulaku does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sukulaku throws the left hand but Itzpapalotltotec avoids the punch easily.
Itzpapalotltotec swings for the body but Sukulaku moves out of range.
Good exchange - Itzpapalotltotec coming out on top.
Itzpapalotltotec will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Itzpapalotltotec fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sukulaku manages to avoid it.
Sukulaku goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sukulaku uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec lands an overhand right.
Sukulaku has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Finch Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Itzpapalotltotec with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sukulaku to score with a decent uppercut.
Sukulaku drops his hands momentarily and Itzpapalotltotec takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Itzpapalotltotec fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sukulaku manages to avoid it.
Sukulaku misses with an uppercut.
Sukulaku misses with a looping left.
Sukulaku is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sukulaku misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2#
Nice cross by Sukulaku.
Sukulaku drops his hands momentarily and Itzpapalotltotec takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sukulaku.
Sukulaku lands with a hook. Itzpapalotltotec tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sukulaku misses with a two punch combination.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Itzpapalotltotec 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.
Sukulaku takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sukulaku avoids the body shot from Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sukulaku misses with a looping left.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Itzpapalotltotec blocks a jab.
Itzpapalotltotec keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Itzpapalotltotec fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A jab from Sukulaku misses.
Sukulaku keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sukulaku connects with a good right hand that stumbles Itzpapalotltotec. Itzpapalotltotec circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Itzpapalotltotec takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jyrki Sukulaku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sukulaku throws out a loose jab but Itzpapalotltotec uses good head movement to avoid it.
Itzpapalotltotec takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T3#
Sukulaku defending well as Itzpapalotltotec loads up on a big left hand.
Sukulaku is looking to counter punch.
Itzpapalotltotec's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sukulaku connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Itzpapalotltotec scrambles back to his feet.
Sukulaku moves away from the strike by Itzpapalotltotec.
Sukulaku takes a swing at Itzpapalotltotec's ribcage but misses.
Itzpapalotltotec rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sukulaku moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sukulaku lands a head kick!
Itzpapalotltotec throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Sukulaku misses the target.
Itzpapalotltotec ducks under a wild hook from Sukulaku.
Itzpapalotltotec swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sukulaku lunges at Itzpapalotltotec with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Itzpapalotltotec's hand.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a body punch but Sukulaku moves out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Itzpapalotltotec steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sukulaku.
Sukulaku cracks Itzpapalotltotec with an open hand slap.
Itzpapalotltotec slips a jab and a cross from Sukulaku.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Itzpapalotltotec moves away from the strike by Sukulaku.
Sukulaku throws a body punch but Itzpapalotltotec moves out of range.
A punch combination from Itzpapalotltotec misses.
Itzpapalotltotec slips a jab from Sukulaku.#T4#
Sukulaku throws a big shot that misses.
Sukulaku throws a lazy right hand but Itzpapalotltotec sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sukulaku takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Itzpapalotltotec changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sukulaku takes one on the button.
Itzpapalotltotec is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Itzpapalotltotec stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sukulaku uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Itzpapalotltotec.
Sukulaku slips under a jab from Itzpapalotltotec.
Sukulaku lands with a shot to the body.
Sukulaku misses with a straight right.
Itzpapalotltotec takes a swing at Sukulaku's ribcage but misses.
Sukulaku throws a right hand that Itzpapalotltotec ducks under and follows up with a left that Itzpapalotltotec also avoids with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sukulaku lands a jab.
Itzpapalotltotec punishes Sukulaku's body with a nice straight punch.
Sukulaku sizes up Itzpapalotltotec with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Itzpapalotltotec slips under a jab.
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 Jyrki Sukulaku 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.#R2#
A jab from Itzpapalotltotec misses.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a nice shot that snaps Sukulaku's head back.
Sukulaku connects with a good right hand that stumbles Itzpapalotltotec. Itzpapalotltotec circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Itzpapalotltotec ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sukulaku moves away.
Sukulaku looks to land a right hand but Itzpapalotltotec moved out of range.
A head kick misses from Sukulaku.
A nice side step and Itzpapalotltotec releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sukulaku thows a left - swing and a miss!
Itzpapalotltotec scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sukulaku doesn't seem bothered though.
Itzpapalotltotec punishes Sukulaku's body with a nice straight punch.
Itzpapalotltotec getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Donk. Itzpapalotltotec catches Sukulaku right on the button with a cross.
Itzpapalotltotec uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sukulaku.
Sukulaku lands a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sukulaku connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Itzpapalotltotec bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sukulaku's head.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sukulaku. Itzpapalotltotec does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Itzpapalotltotec moves out of range of the strikes.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a series of punches but Sukulaku moves out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec scores with the left hand. Sukulaku knows he should have avoided that one.
Itzpapalotltotec avoids the head kick by Sukulaku.
Itzpapalotltotec now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Itzpapalotltotec. Sukulaku does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sukulaku lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with an uppercut. Sukulaku saw that one coming.
Itzpapalotltotec wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sukulaku misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a jab when Sukulaku was well out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a right hand that misses
and Sukulaku counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sukulaku throws an overhand right that lands on Itzpapalotltotec's shoulder, as Itzpapalotltotec tries to avoid the shot.
Sukulaku waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sukulaku throws out the jab.
Itzpapalotltotec fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sukulaku pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Itzpapalotltotec 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!
Itzpapalotltotec is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Itzpapalotltotec bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Itzpapalotltotec looks to throw the jab but Sukulaku is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Sukulaku on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Sukulaku uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Itzpapalotltotec.
A big right from Itzpapalotltotec misses.
Sukulaku looks to land a left hand but Itzpapalotltotec moved out of range nicely.
Sukulaku missing with a left hand there. Itzpapalotltotec was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sukulaku misses with a head kick.
Sukulaku tries a head kick but it misses.
Itzpapalotltotec swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sukulaku looks to land a right hand but Itzpapalotltotec moved out of range.
Sukulaku avoids the body shot from Itzpapalotltotec.
A punch combination from Itzpapalotltotec misses.
Sukulaku throws a jab when Itzpapalotltotec was well out of range.
Sukulaku moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Itzpapalotltotec slips under a jab.
Sukulaku tries to bum rush Itzpapalotltotec with a series of wild strikes but Itzpapalotltotec uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Itzpapalotltotec on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Itzpapalotltotec swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sukulaku takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A punch combination from Sukulaku misses.
Itzpapalotltotec moves away from the strike by Sukulaku. #T3#
Itzpapalotltotec comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec connects with a nice looking jab.
Itzpapalotltotec has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Itzpapalotltotec jabs at Sukulaku's body.
Itzpapalotltotec blocks a jab.
Sukulaku uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Itzpapalotltotec.
Sukulaku moves into range and connects with a jab.
Itzpapalotltotec uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sukulaku.
Itzpapalotltotec ducks under a wild hook from Sukulaku.
A slow jab from Itzpapalotltotec misses its intended target.
Itzpapalotltotec scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a body shot.
Sukulaku throws a hook but Itzpapalotltotec avoids it easily.
Itzpapalotltotec throws out a counter right but Sukulaku avoids it with no problem.
Sukulaku throws the left hand but Itzpapalotltotec avoids the punch easily.
Itzpapalotltotec appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sukulaku misses with a hook. Itzpapalotltotec ducked under it nicely.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a wild combination.
Sukulaku missing with a left hand there. Itzpapalotltotec was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Itzpapalotltotec connects with a body shot.
A slow jab from Sukulaku misses its intended target.
Itzpapalotltotec looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Itzpapalotltotec keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sukulaku.
A swing and a miss from Sukulaku.
Sukulaku misses with a hook.
Sukulaku throws a sloppy head kick
and Itzpapalotltotec cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a nice looking combination but Sukulaku bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sukulaku throws a looping overhand right but Itzpapalotltotec ducks down to avoid it.
Sukulaku looks to throw the jab but Itzpapalotltotec is out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sukulaku misses with a straight left.
Sukulaku blocks a jab.
Sukulaku misses with a straight left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Sukulaku misses the target.
It seemed like Itzpapalotltotec was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Itzpapalotltotec takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sukulaku throws a shot to the body.
Sukulaku throws a shot from downtown. Itzpapalotltotec moves away and avoids it.
Sukulaku swings for the body but Itzpapalotltotec moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Pablo Itzpapalotltotec will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Sukulaku's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Sukulaku slips a jab from Itzpapalotltotec.
A looping hook to the body misses from Itzpapalotltotec. Sukulaku does a little dance to reset his feet.
Itzpapalotltotec slips under a jab.
Itzpapalotltotec just misses with a punch to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec cracks a nice hook into Sukulaku's ribs.
Itzpapalotltotec thows a left - swing and a miss!
Itzpapalotltotec avoids the head kick by Sukulaku.
Sukulaku ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Itzpapalotltotec moves away.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a jab when Sukulaku was well out of range.
Sukulaku takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A shot to the liver by Sukulaku. Beautiful body shot.
Sukulaku misses with an uppercut
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a nice uppercut.
Sukulaku takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sukulaku uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Itzpapalotltotec.
Sukulaku fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Itzpapalotltotec steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sukulaku.
Sukulaku throws a head kick that misses.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sukulaku.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Itzpapalotltotec.#T1#
Sukulaku moves forwards but Itzpapalotltotec connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sukulaku is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A jab from Itzpapalotltotec does it's job there.
Itzpapalotltotec takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A lazy left from Itzpapalotltotec finds it's target.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a body shot but no joy.
Sukulaku was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sukulaku doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Sukulaku misses the target.
Sukulaku looks to throw the jab but Itzpapalotltotec is out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A jab from Itzpapalotltotec misses.
A left lands for Sukulaku.
Sukulaku throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Itzpapalotltotec sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Itzpapalotltotec scores with a decent looking hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Itzpapalotltotec connects with a single shot there.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a glancing blow to the side of Sukulaku's head.
A cross from Sukulaku lands.#T2#
Sukulaku throws a jab when Itzpapalotltotec was well out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec slips a straight right by Sukulaku.
Sukulaku lands with a straight right. Itzpapalotltotec didn't see that one coming.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a body shot but no joy.
Itzpapalotltotec slips under a jab from Sukulaku.
A punch combination from Sukulaku misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Itzpapalotltotec! But no joy.
Itzpapalotltotec works Sukulaku's body with a nice hook.
Itzpapalotltotec bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Itzpapalotltotec avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pablo Itzpapalotltotec seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Itzpapalotltotec lands with a right hand.
Sukulaku misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sukulaku loads up on a big right hand but Itzpapalotltotec slips the punch.
Sukulaku throws a series of punches but Itzpapalotltotec moves out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sukulaku.
Sukulaku ducks under a wild hook from Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sukulaku.
Itzpapalotltotec missing with a left hand there. Sukulaku was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Itzpapalotltotec throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Itzpapalotltotec scores with a body shot.
Sukulaku throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Itzpapalotltotec's head.
Itzpapalotltotec ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sukulaku at a distance.
Sukulaku darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sukulaku throws an overhand right that lands on Itzpapalotltotec's shoulder, as Itzpapalotltotec tries to avoid the shot.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a hook but Sukulaku blocks it.
Sukulaku throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Itzpapalotltotec avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A left and a right from Itzpapalotltotec both land. Nice combination.
Sukulaku misses with a looping left.
Sukulaku scores with a jab to the jaw.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a wild body shot.
Sukulaku looks to land a right hand but Itzpapalotltotec moved out of range.
Sukulaku tries to bum rush Itzpapalotltotec with a series of wild strikes but Itzpapalotltotec uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T4#
Sukulaku throws a hook but Itzpapalotltotec avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Itzpapalotltotec releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sukulaku misses with a double jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Itzpapalotltotec misses.
Sukulaku displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Itzpapalotltotec throws out the jab.
Itzpapalotltotec scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sukulaku in his tracks.
A slow jab from Itzpapalotltotec misses its intended target.
Itzpapalotltotec swings for the body but Sukulaku moves out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sukulaku.
Itzpapalotltotec bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Itzpapalotltotec was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sukulaku lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Itzpapalotltotec circles away quickly and effectively.
Itzpapalotltotec moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sukulaku ducks right into an uppercut from Itzpapalotltotec.
Sukulaku smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Itzpapalotltotec moves away from the strike by Sukulaku.
Sukulaku thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sukulaku tries a head kick but it misses.
Sukulaku lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Itzpapalotltotec smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 155
Date: Jun 22, 2022

#R1#
Dvalishvili avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A punch combination from Sukulaku misses.
Dvalishvili works Sukulaku's body with a nice hook.
Dvalishvili lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sukulaku tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sukulaku swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sukulaku throws a right hand that Dvalishvili ducks under and follows up with a left that Dvalishvili also avoids with ease.
Dvalishvili slips under a jab from Sukulaku.
Dvalishvili is looking to slow Sukulaku down with leg kicks.
Koba Dvalishvili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dvalishvili with a hook.
Dvalishvili misses with a wild body shot.
Sukulaku looks to land a left hand but Dvalishvili moved out of range nicely.
Sukulaku throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Dvalishvili rushes Sukulaku and presses him up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dvalishvili lands a nice shot to the body.
Dvalishvili swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sukulaku prevents a body shot from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili swings wildly with an uppercut but Sukulaku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dvalishvili tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sukulaku's elbow. #T1#
Dvalishvili cracks Sukulaku with a nice body shot.
Sukulaku misses with some punches.
Dvalishvili tries to work over Sukulaku's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sukulaku blocking some punches.
Dvalishvili struggles to land a body shot inside as Sukulaku controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sukulaku.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dvalishvili.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili tries to work over Sukulaku's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sukulaku scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dvalishvili can't find room to land a body shot as Sukulaku controls the action. #BC#
Sukulaku breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sukulaku throws a right hand that misses
and Dvalishvili makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sukulaku misses with a looping right.
Sukulaku has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Finch Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Dvalishvili is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dvalishvili avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dvalishvili slips a straight right by Sukulaku.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dvalishvili.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sukulaku misses with a hook.#T2#
Sukulaku scores with a jab.#CUT#It looks like Koba Dvalishvili has been cut.
Dvalishvili fails with a takedown attempt.
Dvalishvili ducks under a wild hook from Sukulaku.
A countering left hand to the body from Dvalishvili misses.
Dvalishvili with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sukulaku to score with a decent uppercut.
Sukulaku swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dvalishvili walks into a straight right hand from Sukulaku.#ROC#Dvalishvili is rocked!
Sukulaku drops Dvalishvili with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Dvalishvili! Sukulaku dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jyrki Sukulaku!
An out of breath Jyrki Sukulaku thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 148
Date: May 25, 2022

#R1#
Soldic lands with a cross.
Soldic lands a jab to Sukulaku's midsection.
Sukulaku connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Soldic momentarily. #CUT#It looks like Roberto Soldic has been cut.
Soldic throws a combination that misses
and Sukulaku counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Soldic gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The fighters circling - Sukulaku throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sukulaku has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Finch Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Sukulaku throws a shot from downtown. Soldic moves away and avoids it.
Soldic connects with a right hand. Sukulaku shakes it off.
Sukulaku uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Soldic has time to react.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sukulaku rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Soldic makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Sukulaku really felt that one!
Sukulaku throws a lazy right hand but Soldic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sukulaku throws a right hand that misses
and Soldic counters with a straight right hand.
Sukulaku rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Soldic counters with a stiff right hand.
Soldic misses the shot to the body.
Sukulaku was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Soldic defending well as Sukulaku loads up on a big left hand.
Sukulaku fails to land with a series of punches.
Soldic moves out of range as Sukulaku strikes.
Sukulaku throws a poor cross that misses
and Soldic counters with a left to the body.
Sukulaku throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sukulaku throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Soldic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sukulaku on the side of the head.
A punch lands to the side of Sukulaku 's head but he takes it in his stride.#ROC2#Sukulaku is rocked!
Sukulaku throws a lazy uppercut
and Soldic counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sukulaku looks to land a right hand but Soldic moved out of range.
Soldic now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Soldic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sukulaku looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Sukulaku misses.
Soldic blocks a jab.
Sukulaku is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T2#
Sukulaku takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Oh Sukulaku is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Soldic takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sukulaku seems to have got his legs back now.
Good exchange - Soldic coming out on top.
Sukulaku throws a hook but Soldic avoids it easily.
Soldic slips a straight right by Sukulaku.
Sukulaku misses with a lunging right hand
and Soldic counters with a thumping low kick.
Jyrki Sukulaku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by Sukulaku.#CUT#That has opened up Roberto Soldic's cut even more.
Soldic has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Soldic blocks a head kick by Sukulaku.
Soldic doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sukulaku looks to land a combination but Soldic avoids it well. #KD2#
Soldic cracks Sukulaku with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Sukulaku looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Soldic finish him?
Sukulaku glances at the clock... BAM! Soldic nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Sukulaku crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Sukulaku is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roberto Soldic!
During a confident post fight interview, Roberto Soldic thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 140
Date: Apr 27, 2022

#R1#
River steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sukulaku.
Sukulaku throws a sloppy head kick and River moves out of range easily.
River connects with a nice looking jab.
No joy there for Sukulaku, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
River swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sukulaku connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sukulaku throws a lazy uppercut
and River counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sukulaku thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like River was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sukulaku connects with a nice looking jab.
River throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
River ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
River looks like he wants to counter punch here.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
River slips a straight right by Sukulaku.
River feints a counter leg kick.
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.
Sukulaku is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice jab there from Sukulaku. #ROC#River is rocked!
Sukulaku throws an uppercut from half a mile away. River sees it coming and avoids it easily.
River is still on wobbly legs! Can Sukulaku finish him?
Sukulaku cracks River on the jaw with a powerful right hand and River falls backwards against the cage. Sukulaku follows up with more strikes that drop River to his knees. Sukulaku keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save River! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jyrki Sukulaku!
After winning the bout, Jyrki Sukulaku thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 131
Date: Mar 27, 2022

#R1#
Sukulaku throws a hook to the side of Man Iii's head but Man Iii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Man Iii tried to counter with a leg kick but Sukulaku avoided it.
Man Iii is looking to slow Sukulaku down with leg kicks.
Sukulaku 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.
Sukulaku scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT2#It looks like Yip Man Iii has been cut.
Sukulaku jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sukulaku swings widly with a right hand
and Man Iii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sukulaku lands a head kick!
Man Iii ducks under a wild hook from Sukulaku.
Man Iii looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Man Iii slips under a jab.
Man Iii was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Man Iii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sukulaku throws out the jab.
Man Iii is looking for a counter combo.
Sukulaku throws a lazy right hand but Man Iii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sukulaku thows a left - swing and a miss!
Man Iii fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sukulaku just manages to avoid it.
Sukulaku throws a poor cross that misses
letting Man Iii counter with a right hand. #T1#
Sukulaku throws the left hand but Man Iii avoids the punch easily.
Man Iii slips under a jab from Sukulaku.
Sukulaku sizes up Man Iii with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sukulaku misses with a left hand
and Man Iii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sukulaku throws a good cross that connects.
A slow jab from Sukulaku misses its intended target.
Man Iii half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sukulaku throws a jab when Man Iii was well out of range.
Sukulaku swings widly with a right hand
and Man Iii counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sukulaku's knee momentarily.
Man Iii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sukulaku.
Sukulaku throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Man Iii counters with a left to the body.
Sukulaku swings widly with a right hand
and Man Iii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sukulaku misses with a hook
and Man Iii counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sukulaku's knee momentarily.
Jyrki Sukulaku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Man Iii goes for a small jab and connects. Now Man Iii goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Sukulaku stumbles back but Man Iii runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Sukulaku to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Sukulaku will ever be the same after a knockout like that.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Yip Man Iii!
Yip Man Iii thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 123
Date: Feb 27, 2022

#R1#
Maeda connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sukulaku momentarily.
Sukulaku is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maeda.
Sukulaku slips a jab and a cross from Maeda.
Maeda throws a combination that misses
and Sukulaku counters with a stiff right hand.
Sukulaku definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Maeda shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sukulaku napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Maeda misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Sukulaku manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Maeda passes the guard and advances to mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maeda with shots to the head and body - Sukulaku looks very uncomfortable down there. #SUB2#
Maeda looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Sukulaku regains half guard.#SUB#
Sukulaku looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Maeda is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sukulaku has managed to free his arm - good work.
Maeda looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Maeda working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#T1#
Sukulaku makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sukulaku.#SUB#
Sukulaku is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Maeda is aware though and is defending well.
Maeda slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Maeda is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Sukulaku looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sukulaku is trying to get back to full guard.
Maeda wants to pass to mount but Sukulaku is defending the position.
Sukulaku is not content to let Maeda control the position.
Sukulaku wants to control but Maeda is keeping busy. #T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Maeda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sukulaku keeps working. #SUB#
Sukulaku is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maeda pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Sukulaku is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maeda pulls his head out easily.
Maeda seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sukulaku does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sukulaku tries to roll over but Maeda keeps him under control.
Maeda wants to pass to mount but Sukulaku is defending the position.
Maeda prevents Sukulaku from improving his position.#SUB#
Sukulaku actively working from the bottom here.
Sukulaku trying to control from the bottom.
Sukulaku wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Maeda drops an elbow to the side of Sukulaku's head.
Maeda prevents Sukulaku from improving his position.
Maeda looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sukulaku gets full guard.
Maeda is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sukulaku keeping moving, preventing Maeda from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Sukulaku has his foot on Maeda's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Maeda works his way back into a safe position though.
Maeda working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Maeda keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sukulaku's head.
Maeda sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Maeda stands up over Sukulaku, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T4#
Maeda stopping the sweep attempt from Sukulaku.
Sukulaku trying to keep a closed guard but Maeda is proving a slippery customer.
Maeda lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Maeda tries to free his leg and advance position but Sukulaku is retaining full guard.
Maeda trying to control but Sukulaku is working from the bottom.
Sukulaku looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sukulaku is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Maeda throws a big elbow that misses.
Sukulaku utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Sukulaku had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Maeda defends it easily.
Sukulaku working a defensive guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Maeda dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Maeda lands a nice shot to the body.
Sukulaku takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Maeda misses the target.
Maeda throws a series of punches but Sukulaku avoids them all with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Sukulaku on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters circling - Sukulaku throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maeda throws a nice looking combination but Sukulaku bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sukulaku swings widly with a right hand
and Maeda connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maeda scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jab from Sukulaku.
Maeda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sukulaku.
Maeda swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sukulaku is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maeda.
Maeda drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sukulaku defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Maeda.
Maeda wants to clinch.
Jyrki Sukulaku is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Nice shot by Sukulaku.
Sukulaku's corner calls for a 1-2. Sukulaku obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sukulaku throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sukulaku swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Maeda.
Maeda uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sukulaku.
Maeda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sukulaku throws a head kick that misses.
Sukulaku throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maeda scores with a jab. Sukulaku acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Maeda looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maeda misses with a two punch combination.
Maeda lands a nice shot that snaps Sukulaku's head back. #T2#
Sukulaku misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sukulaku misses with a looping left.
Maeda misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Maeda throws an overhand right that lands on Sukulaku's shoulder, as Sukulaku tries to avoid the shot.
Maeda thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maeda takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sukulaku throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sukulaku looks to land a left hand but Maeda moved out of range nicely.
Maeda clobbers Sukulaku with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sukulaku looks to score with a jab to the body but Maeda is just out of range.
Maeda paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#TD2#
Maeda drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Maeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Sukulaku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maeda throws a big elbow that misses. #T3##SUB#
Sukulaku is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Maeda is aware though and is defending well.
Maeda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maeda postures up. #SUB#
Sukulaku is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Maeda wants to control from the top but Sukulaku keeps moving.
Maeda lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sukulaku trying to keep a closed guard but Maeda is proving a slippery customer.
Maeda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sukulaku swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Sukulaku looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Maeda trying to control but Sukulaku is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Sukulaku is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T4#
Maeda engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Sukulaku is looking for a triangle but Maeda pushes his legs off easily.
Maeda sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Sukulaku is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Maeda working some strikes from top position.
Sukulaku is trying to control the position but Maeda postures up.
Sukulaku 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.
Maeda controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Sukulaku throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Thomas Maeda will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Maeda uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sukulaku.
Sukulaku scores with a jab to the body.
Maeda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sukulaku swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maeda looks to land a combination but Sukulaku avoids it well.
Sukulaku throws a hook but Maeda blocks it.
Jyrki Sukulaku is winning the standup battle so far.
Sukulaku scores with a punch to the head.
Sukulaku throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circle momentarily. Maeda darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sukulaku connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Maeda shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sukulaku but Sukulaku pushes him off and we're back to square one.
An attempted straight right counter from Sukulaku misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Maeda looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maeda lands with a cross. #T1#
Sukulaku connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
No joy there for Maeda, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #TD2#
Maeda shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Maeda was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sukulaku is trying to improve his position.
Maeda wants to control but Sukulaku is keeping him busy.
Maeda cracks Sukulaku with a big elbow.
Sukulaku avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Maeda.
Sukulaku is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Maeda is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sukulaku knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sukulaku is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Maeda working away.
Maeda is working Sukulaku over with some ground and pound from side control.
Sukulaku is trying to improve his position.
Sukulaku is not content to let Maeda control the position.
Sukulaku is trying to control Maeda's posture but Maeda avoids it.
Sukulaku tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Maeda wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sukulaku, who protects the arm well. #T3#
Maeda scores with punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Sukulaku's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sukulaku tries to bench press Maeda off him but Maeda keeps the position.
Thomas Maeda has got the better of the ground game so far.
Maeda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sukulaku keeps working.
Sukulaku takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Maeda works to advance to full mount. Sukulaku defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #SUB2#
Maeda goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Sukulaku turns into him and now he's in Maeda's guard. #SUB2#
Sukulaku avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T4#
Maeda keeping moving, preventing Sukulaku from controlling successfully.
Sukulaku passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Maeda is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Sukulaku not doing much here.
Maeda is looking to improve his position.
Sukulaku has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sukulaku tries to control but Maeda wriggling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Thomas Maeda just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Sukulaku's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Maeda ducks under a wild hook from Sukulaku.
Despite the aggression on Maeda's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Maeda moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CL2#
Maeda rushes Sukulaku and presses him up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maeda.
Maeda misses with a punch to the body.
Maeda tries to pull guard but Sukulaku holds him up against the cage and eventually Maeda drops back down to his feet.
Maeda misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maeda pushes off an throws an elbow but Sukulaku leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Maeda.
Maeda lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sukulaku blocks a body shot from Maeda. #T1#
Maeda goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sukulaku prevents it.
Maeda looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Maeda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maeda is trying to break the clinch but Sukulaku is controlling him.
Maeda is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jyrki Sukulaku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Maeda.
Maeda tries to throw a body punch but Sukulaku avoids it by throwing Maeda back against the cage.
Maeda tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maeda tries to work over Sukulaku's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maeda doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maeda wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sukulaku has him pressed against the cage.
Maeda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sukulaku blocks an uppercut.
Maeda fails to pull guard.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maeda.
A short right from Maeda on the inside.
Maeda wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sukulaku has him pressed against the cage.
Sukulaku tries to pull guard but Maeda forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Maeda struggles to land a body shot inside as Sukulaku controls his hands.
Sukulaku prevents a body shot from Maeda.
Maeda tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maeda tries to work over Sukulaku's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sukulaku working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sukulaku blocks an uppercut. #T3##TD#
Sukulaku manages to pull guard.
Maeda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Sukulaku is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Maeda is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Sukulaku had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Maeda defends it easily.#SUB#
Sukulaku escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Maeda gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#SUB#
Sukulaku throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Maeda trying to control but Sukulaku is working from the bottom.
Maeda works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Maeda wants to control but Sukulaku is keeping him busy. #T4#
Sukulaku wants to improve his position but Maeda is controlling well.
Maeda wants to pass the guard but Sukulaku is defending well.
Maeda is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Maeda is looking to take a break and control but Sukulaku is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maeda is nestled in close to Sukulaku, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sukulaku is looking for a sweep. Maeda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sukulaku is trying to control but can't.
Maeda is trying to control. Sukulaku wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sukulaku is trying to control but can't.
Sukulaku slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Maeda dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
A lazy left from Sukulaku finds it's target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Maeda.
Sukulaku misses with an uppercut.
Sukulaku throws a hook but Maeda blocks it.
Maeda throws out a powerful jab.
Sukulaku misses with a straight left.
Maeda misses with a lunging right hand
and Sukulaku connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maeda listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Maeda 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.
A telegraphed right hand from Maeda misses the target.
Sukulaku throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Maeda on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maeda cracks Sukulaku with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Maeda moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T1#
Sukulaku misses with a straight left.
Maeda avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maeda blocks a jab.
Sukulaku scores with a nice head shot.
Sukulaku moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Maeda uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sukulaku.
Nice takedown defense from Sukulaku. No joy for Maeda on that attempt. #KD#
Sukulaku cracks Maeda with a big right hand and Maeda goes down!#ROC#Maeda is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sukulaku showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Maeda is still in real trouble! Can Sukulaku finish him?
Sukulaku slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Sukulaku is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Sukulaku is trying to work for a kimura but Maeda is defending well.
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.#SUB#
Sukulaku is trying to work for a kimura but Maeda is defending well. #T2##SUB2#
Maeda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sukulaku pulls his head out easily.
Maeda seems to have recovered his senses.
Sukulaku seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Maeda does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sukulaku wants to pass to mount but Maeda is defending the position. #SUB2#
Maeda actively working from the bottom here.
Sukulaku is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Maeda holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Sukulaku stalling.
Maeda trying to hold on to Sukulaku's head to control him but Sukulaku postures up. #T3#
Maeda might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sukulaku haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sukulaku wants to pass the guard but Maeda is defending well.
Jyrki Sukulaku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sukulaku controlling the action here.
Maeda is trying to get back to full guard.
Thomas Maeda is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Maeda is staying active underneath Sukulaku, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sukulaku's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Maeda connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sukulaku scrambles back to his feet.#TD2#
Maeda shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sukulaku is trying to defend but Maeda finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Maeda thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Sukulaku looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Maeda content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Sukulaku actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Sukulaku looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jyrki Sukulaku showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Maeda 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 46:49
Judge William Gold scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Maeda!
Thomas Maeda is the new lightweight champion!
Thomas Maeda made sure to mention his sponsor, Kore Fight Nutrition in his post fight interview.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 114
Date: Jan 30, 2022

#R1#
A big left from Sukulaku misses.
Crow closes the distance and clinches up with Sukulaku, looking for a takedown. Crow pushes Sukulaku against the cage but Sukulaku circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
It looked like Sukulaku wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sukulaku loads up on a big right hand but Crow slips the punch.
Crow walks into a jab.
Crow moves out of range as Sukulaku strikes.
Sukulaku definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jyrki Sukulaku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sukulaku throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crow sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crow throws a big counter head kick but Sukulaku avoids it with no problem.
Crow attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Sukulaku wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Crow with a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Crow.
Sukulaku throws a hook but Crow avoids it easily.
It seemed like Crow was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Crow cracks Sukulaku with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Crow scoring well with a low kick there.
Crow scores with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sukulaku keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sukulaku, as that shot connected.
Sukulaku throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An inside leg kick lands from Crow.
Sukulaku lunges at Crow with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Crow's hand.
Crow wants to stay close but Sukulaku steps back to make room for something. Crow seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Sukulaku and Crow drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jyrki Sukulaku!
A relieved looking Jyrki Sukulaku 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: Sucker Punch Pro Series 106
Date: Dec 29, 2021

#R1#
Sukulaku dodges the punch combination from Ozbourne.
Ozbourne thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sukulaku if he has to take too many more of those.
Sukulaku misses with a looping left.
Sukulaku backing away here, and Ozbourne unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sukulaku takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ziggy Ozbourne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sukulaku throws a big shot that misses.
Sukulaku lands an overhand right.#CUT#It looks like Ziggy Ozbourne has been cut.
Ozbourne staying out of range there.
Sukulaku pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sukulaku missing with a left hand there. Ozbourne was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good work by Sukulaku as he checks the leg kick.
Sukulaku swings for the body but Ozbourne moves out of range.
Sukulaku has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ozbourne.
Sukulaku blocks a leg kick.
Ozbourne lands a body shot.
Ozbourne keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sukulaku.
It seemed like Ozbourne was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ozbourne ducks under a wild hook from Sukulaku.
Ozbourne lands with a hook. Sukulaku tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ozbourne lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ozbourne 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 Sukulaku has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sukulaku and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T1#
Ozbourne defending well as Sukulaku loads up on a big left hand.
Sukulaku has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Finch Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Sukulaku throws a hook to the side of Ozbourne's head but Ozbourne sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sukulaku 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 punch combination from Ozbourne misses.
Ozbourne just misses with a punch to the body.
Ozbourne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sukulaku misses with a straight left.
Sukulaku throws an overhand right that lands on Ozbourne's shoulder, as Ozbourne tries to avoid the shot.
Ozbourne scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ozbourne scores with a hook to the body. Sukulaku takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ozbourne lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ozbourne fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sukulaku has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sukulaku there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ozbourne moves into range and connects with a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ozbourne throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ozbourne lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sukulaku uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ozbourne.
Sukulaku on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ozbourne is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sukulaku rather than just go for the knockout.
Ozbourne attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ozbourne is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T2##KD#
Sukulaku throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Ozbourne tumbling to the canvas!#ROC#Ozbourne is rocked!
Sukulaku sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ozbourne is still in real trouble! Can Sukulaku finish him?
Sukulaku tries to free his leg and advance position but Ozbourne is retaining full guard.
Ozbourne seems to have recovered his senses.
Sukulaku passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sukulaku is looking to take a break and control but Ozbourne is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ozbourne is being controlled here. #T3#
Sukulaku wants to control but Ozbourne is keeping him busy.
Ozbourne prevents Sukulaku from improving position.
Ozbourne gets back to half guard.
Sukulaku uses his free foot to push down on Ozbourne's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ozbourne.
Sukulaku wants to control the action but instead Ozbourne gets a body lock and reverses into Sukulaku's guard! Nice work! #T4##SU2#
Ozbourne stands and steps away. Sukulaku gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Sukulaku misses with a straight left.
Sukulaku is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Ozbourne's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Ozbourne displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sukulaku throws out the jab.
Sukulaku on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ozbourne swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sukulaku.
Sukulaku gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ozbourne.
Ozbourne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sukulaku moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Sukulaku misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Ozbourne.
Sukulaku tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ozbourne has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sukulaku jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Sukulaku misses the target.
Ozbourne throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sukulaku checks the leg kick.
Sukulaku swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ozbourne works Sukulaku's body with a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sukulaku swings for the body but Ozbourne moves out of range.
Ozbourne appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sukulaku's corner calls for a 1-2. Sukulaku obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ozbourne dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sukulaku. That did some damage!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ziggy Ozbourne will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ziggy Ozbourne's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Sukulaku misses the target.
Sukulaku misses with an uppercut. Ozbourne saw that one coming.
Sukulaku throws a looping overhand right but Ozbourne ducks down to avoid it.
Sukulaku avoids the body shot from Ozbourne.
The fighters circling - Sukulaku throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ozbourne! But no joy.
Sukulaku is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ozbourne lands a head shot.
A combination from Ozbourne does no damage.
Sukulaku's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ozbourne under the eye.
Ozbourne steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sukulaku.
Sukulaku blocks the body kick.
Sukulaku scores with a jab to the head.
Ozbourne jabs at Sukulaku's body.
Sukulaku is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ozbourne throws a body punch but Sukulaku moves out of range.
Sukulaku has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ozbourne.
Ozbourne pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sukulaku back to the cage. Ozbourne follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ozbourne looks to score with a jab to the body but Sukulaku is just out of range.
Sukulaku is looking to counter punch.
Ozbourne scores with a push kick.
Ozbourne bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sukulaku waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ozbourne.
Ozbourne throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Ozbourne misses with a two punch combination.
Ozbourne avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sukulaku throws a lazy right hand but Ozbourne sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sukulaku checks a leg kick.
Ozbourne with a body punch. A glancing blow.
An inside leg kick lands from Ozbourne.
Ozbourne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sukulaku.
Sukulaku misses the jab.
Ozbourne connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sukulaku. Sukulaku circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ozbourne lands with a nice body kick.
Sukulaku scores with a jab. Ozbourne acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sukulaku gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sukulaku cracks Ozbourne with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Ozbourne tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Sukulaku pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Ozbourne is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jyrki Sukulaku!
An out of breath Jyrki Sukulaku thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: HFC 110 - Babinski vs Slugger
Date: Nov 20, 2021

#R1#
Sukulaku scores with a hook to the body. Vice takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vice darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Vice misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sukulaku.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sukulaku misses with a straight left.
Sukulaku misses with an attempted mid kick.
A swing and a miss from Sukulaku.
That kick from Vice tenderised Sukulaku's leg. Sukulaku is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sukulaku scores with a leg kick.
Vice swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vice moves away from the strike by Sukulaku.
Vice checks a leg kick.
Sukulaku missing with a left hand there. Vice was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vice displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sukulaku throws out the jab.
Vice throws out a leg kick but Sukulaku moves out of range and Vice only half commits.
Vice on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Vice moves away from the strike by Sukulaku.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sukulaku misses with a body kick.
Sukulaku throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Vice tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sukulaku was well out of range. Poor timing from Vice.
Sukulaku rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vice moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sukulaku looks to throw the jab but Vice is out of range.
It seemed like Vice was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sukulaku dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vice. That did some damage!#T1#
Vice lands a glancing blow to the side of Sukulaku's head.
Sukulaku 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.
Vice scores with a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sukulaku. Vice does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vice is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vice tries to clinch but Sukulaku is having none of it.
Vice moves away from the strike by Sukulaku.
Vice looks to land a left hand but Sukulaku moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Sukulaku misses. #CL2#
Sukulaku gets tackled into the cage by Vice. Vice maintains the clinch.
Sukulaku misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sukulaku is trying to force a seperation but Vice has the dominant position.
Vice misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Sukulaku breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sukulaku. #CL2#
Vice moves into range and clinches up with Sukulaku.#T2#
Sukulaku is looking to break free of the clinch but Vice has double underhooks.
Sukulaku lands a right hand.
Vice is looking to break free of the clinch but Sukulaku has double underhooks.
Vice pushes Sukulaku back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A shot in the inside from Sukulaku.
We've been hearing reports that Sukulaku has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#BC2#
Vice breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sukulaku lands a body shot. #CL2#
Vice gets a clinch.
Sukulaku blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vice misses with a punch on the inside.
Vice is working Sukulaku over against the cage.
Vice pushes Sukulaku back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sukulaku wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vice.
Vice misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sukulaku.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vice.
Sukulaku blocking some punches.
Vice can't find room to land a body shot as Sukulaku controls the action.
Vice misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vice.
Sukulaku lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vice backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vice.
Vice goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vice keeps control of Sukulaku as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vice swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vice lands a nice uppercut.
Sukulaku wants to break free but Vice has control. #T4#
Sukulaku lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sukulaku.
A head punch on the inside from Vice fails to land.
Vice prevents a body shot from Sukulaku.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vice.
Sukulaku misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vice.
Sukulaku blocks an uppercut.
Sukulaku prevents a body shot from Vice.
A nice left hand lands by Sukulaku.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Sukulaku. #TD#
Sukulaku has picked Vice up - he's going for a ride! Sukulaku dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Vice tries to roll over but Sukulaku keeps him under control.
Vice is still trying to improve position.
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 Jyrki Sukulaku 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#
Vice gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A jab from Vice misses.
A punch combination from Sukulaku misses.
Vice doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sukulaku misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vice! But no joy.
Vice lands a slapping body shot.
Sukulaku misses the jab.
Vice misses with a body kick.
Vice throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sukulaku avoids the body shot from Vice.
Jyrki Sukulaku is winning the standup battle so far.
Vice fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sukulaku looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vice takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Vice paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Vice takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sukulaku on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sukulaku lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT#It looks like Miami Vice has been cut.
Sukulaku attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sukulaku misses with the combination.
Vice chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T1#
A leg kick checked by Vice.
Sukulaku ducks under a wild hook from Vice.
Vice lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sukulaku lands with a hook. Vice tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL2#
Vice moves into range and clinches up with Sukulaku.
Sukulaku lands with a short shot to the head.
Sukulaku tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vice's elbow.
Sukulaku is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sukulaku jumps guard but Vice turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Still in the clinch, Vice scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sukulaku tries to pull guard but Vice forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short right from Sukulaku.
Sukulaku misses with some punches. #BC#
Sukulaku's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Vice swings widly with a right hand
and Sukulaku counters with a stiff right hand.
Sukulaku tries to bum rush Vice with a series of wild strikes but Vice uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It seemed like Vice was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vice throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sukulaku sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sukulaku lands a lovely overhand right.
Vice tests Sukulaku's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vice is looking to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Sukulaku misses its target.
Sukulaku dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vice. That did some damage!
Sukulaku throws out a loose jab but Vice uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sukulaku walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vice checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Vice swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vice tried to score with a low kick but Sukulaku checks it.
Vice with the inside leg kick.
Vice throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sukulaku walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vice takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vice steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sukulaku.
Vice swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vice throws a leg kick but Sukulaku sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sukulaku tries to move into range but Vice moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sukulaku keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vice.#T3#
Vice steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sukulaku.
Vice fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sukulaku.
Sukulaku throws a sloppy head kick and Vice moves out of range easily.
Sukulaku stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sukulaku with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vice digs a good body shot into Sukulaku's ribs.
Vice tries to clinch there but Sukulaku circles away.
Sukulaku slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vice swings for the body but Sukulaku moves out of range.
Sukulaku drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vice sprawls and moves away.
Sukulaku scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vice in his tracks.
Sukulaku throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vice slips under a jab from Sukulaku.
Sukulaku ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vice dodges the punch combination from Sukulaku.
Vice steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sukulaku.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sukulaku throws a nice head kick!
A low kick lands for Sukulaku. #T4#
Sukulaku's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vice under the eye.
Vice misses with a wild body shot.
Sukulaku slips a straight right by Vice.
A quick step to the side and Sukulaku tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sukulaku throws a hook but Vice blocks it.
Good leg kick by Sukulaku.
Sukulaku throws a big shot that misses.
Vice misses with a right hand
enabling Sukulaku to counter with a crisp jab.
Sukulaku waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vice.
Nice uppercut lands for Sukulaku. That snapped Vice's head back.
Vice misses with a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sukulaku.
The crowd cheers as Vice lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sukulaku doesn't seem phased though.
Vice just misses with a punch to the body.
Vice swinging wildly here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vice bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sukulaku's head backwards.
Sukulaku displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vice throws out the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jyrki Sukulaku dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Miami Vice's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Vice slips under a jab from Sukulaku.
Miami Vice has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sukulaku fails to land with a series of punches.
Vice takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sukulaku lands a head kick!
Sukulaku keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vice.
Sukulaku throws a head kick that half lands.
Sukulaku looks to score with a jab to the body but Vice is just out of range.
Sukulaku is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vice can do to turn this around?
Sukulaku misses with a low kick as Vice jumps back.
A shot to the liver by Sukulaku. Beautiful body shot.
Vice slips a straight right by Sukulaku.
Sukulaku throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vice steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sukulaku.
Vice avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Vice misses with a low kick.
Vice on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sukulaku. Sukulaku obviously looking to wear him down.
Vice looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vice scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
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 scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vice lands a leg kick that knocks Sukulaku off balance momentarily.
Sukulaku throws a jab but it's blocked by Vice. #T1#
Sukulaku takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice defenses there by Vice.
Vice connects with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Vice, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vice misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sukulaku.
Vice just misses with a punch to the body.
Sukulaku lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Vice jabs at Sukulaku's body.
Vice swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sukulaku fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vice looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big left from Vice misses.
Vice misses with a hook. Sukulaku ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Sukulaku wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vice dodges the punch combination from Sukulaku.
A punch lands to the side of Vice 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vice with a nice cross.
Vice gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T2#
A big right from Vice misses.
Sukulaku drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vice sprawls and moves away.
Sukulaku moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#ROC2#Sukulaku is rocked!
Sukulaku with the inside leg kick.
Oh Sukulaku is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vice walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Good work by Vice as he checks the leg kick.
Vice throws out a loose jab but Sukulaku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sukulaku seems to have got his legs back now.
Vice closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Sukulaku out cold! Sukulaku corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Miami Vice!
Miami Vice seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: HFC 106 - Izmaylov vs Logan
Date: Oct 30, 2021

#R1#
Sukulaku takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#TD#
Mane shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mane is trying to control the action in half guard but Sukulaku is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mane prevents Sukulaku from improving his position.
Sukulaku moves into full guard.
Sukulaku keeping moving, preventing Mane from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sukulaku is controlling Mane's posture.#T1#
Mane trying to control but Sukulaku is working from the bottom.
Mane trying to move into half guard but instead Sukulaku has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Mane looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mane keeping moving, preventing Sukulaku from controlling successfully.
Mane is trying to control the position but Sukulaku postures up. #SUB#
Mane is looking for a triangle but Sukulaku pushes his legs off easily.
Sukulaku wants to pass the guard but Mane is keeping the position.
Sukulaku is pushing down on Mane's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mane is fighting to maintain full guard but Sukulaku has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mane's coaches at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} 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.#T2##SUB2#
Sukulaku is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mane makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mane.
Mane keeping moving, preventing Sukulaku from controlling successfully.
Sukulaku is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sukulaku stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mane swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sukulaku is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Sukulaku slips nicely into half guard.
Mane is controlling Sukulaku's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Mane is looking to control Sukulaku's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mane avoid being mounted?
Mane manages to get to full guard.
Mane keeping moving, preventing Sukulaku from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Mane had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sukulaku defends it easily.#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.#SUB#
Mane looking for a guillotine here but Sukulaku defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sukulaku stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mane swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sukulaku trying to control but Mane is working from the bottom.
Sukulaku passes Mane's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sukulaku wants to pass the guard but Mane is defending well.
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 Blackout Mane will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Mane throws a big shot that misses.
Mane moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#TD#
Mane is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sukulaku's half guard.#SUB2#
Sukulaku is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mane pulls his head out easily.
Sukulaku is refusing to be controlled, as Mane sits in half guard. #SUB#
Mane is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sukulaku sees it coming and defends easily.
Sukulaku is pressing down on Mane's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mane won't allow Sukulaku to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Sukulaku escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mane gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Mane trying to control but Sukulaku is working from the bottom.
Mane trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mane 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. #SUB2#
Sukulaku is looking for a triangle but Mane pushes his legs off easily.
Sukulaku tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sukulaku is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sukulaku bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mane's guard. #REVB#
Sukulaku pushes down on Mane's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sukulaku is trying to control the action in half guard but Mane is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mane is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sukulaku trying to pass the guard but Mane defending well.
Sukulaku wants to control but Mane is keeping him busy. #T3#
Sukulaku seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mane tries to roll over but Sukulaku keeps him under control.
Jyrki Sukulaku has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Mane looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Mane actively working from the bottom here.
Mane won't allow Sukulaku to pass to mount.
Sukulaku works his way into full mount!
Mane is trying to reverse the position but instead Sukulaku has taken his back - oops!#T4#
Mane trying to control but not successfully.
Mane is in bad spot here.
Mane is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Sukulaku is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Mane wants to escape the position.
Sukulaku is riding his opponent, not letting Mane buck him off.
Mane rolls, trying to escape but Sukulaku keeps control of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Sukulaku 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, Mane has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #SUB2#
Sukulaku 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, Mane has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jyrki Sukulaku showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Sukulaku misses with a wild combination. #CL2#
Sukulaku closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Sukulaku escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No luck for Mane with that takedown attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Sukulaku.
Sukulaku misses with a body shot.
Mane is looking to counter punch.
Mane misses with a straight right.
Mane dodges the punch combination from Sukulaku.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sukulaku looks to throw the jab but Mane is out of range.
Sukulaku jabs at Mane's body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Some bone on bone action there as Mane checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A big right from Mane misses.
Good shot there by Mane.#CL2#
Sukulaku clinches up with Mane and pushes him back against the cage.
Sukulaku working aggressively here. #T1#
Sukulaku lands a body punch.
Sukulaku throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Manes head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sukulaku creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sukulaku lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sukulaku is pressed up against the cage. Mane has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sukulaku down to the mat. Sukulaku avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mane tries to move into range but Sukulaku moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sukulaku.
Mane takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mane throws an overhand right that lands on Sukulaku's shoulder, as Sukulaku tries to avoid the shot.
Mane lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sukulaku thumps Mane with a low kick.
Sukulaku scores with a hook to the body. Mane takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sukulaku has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Mane misses.
Mane throws a jab when Sukulaku was well out of range.
Sukulaku moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2#It looks like Blackout Mane has been cut.
Mane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sukulaku catches Mane with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Mane forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jyrki Sukulaku!
During a confident post fight interview, Jyrki Sukulaku thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: HFC 99 - McGuire vs Higgins
Date: Sep 25, 2021

#R1#
Ukkonen throws a series of strikes that have Sukulaku backpedaling.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A jab from Sukulaku misses.
Sukulaku throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Ukkonen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ukkonen.
Ukkonen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sukulaku works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sukulaku working a defensive guard here.
Ukkonen controlling from the top position.
Ukkonen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sukulaku looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sukulaku is working hard here to advance position.
Ukkonen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ukkonen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Ukkonen throws a sloppy strike and Sukulaku has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Ukkonen is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Sukulaku!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jyrki Sukulaku!
After winning the bout, Jyrki Sukulaku thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: HFC 94 - Gardner vs Chunks
Date: Aug 29, 2021

#R1##TD#
Moxley shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sukulaku is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Sukulaku lying in Moxley's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Moxley decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Sukulaku taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Georges Moxley!
Georges Moxley 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: HFC 83 - Jahouli vs McGuire
Date: Jul 03, 2021

#R1##CL#
Correia closes the distance and clinches.
Vaiduoklis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Correia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Correia lands a body shot.
Vaiduoklis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Correia scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vaiduoklis lands an uppercut.
Vaiduoklis struggles to land a body shot inside as Correia controls his hands.
Vaiduoklis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Correia or not.
Vaiduoklis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Correia backwards.
I was talking to Correia's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Correia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Correia swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Correia breaks the clinch.
Correia misses with a straight right.
Correia on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Vaiduoklis throws a leg kick which misses Correia's front leg but catches the back leg as Correia tries to avoid it.
Correia fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Correia throws a hook but Vaiduoklis avoids it easily.#T1#
Nice uppercut there from Correia.
Correia uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT#It looks like Juodasis Vaiduoklis has been cut.
Vaiduoklis misses with a leg kick.
Vaiduoklis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Correia.
Vaiduoklis scores with a jab. Correia acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Good work by Correia as he checks the leg kick.
Correia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vaiduoklis motions for Correia to come forward. Vaiduoklis throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vaiduoklis misses with a leg kick.
A low kick lands for Vaiduoklis. #T2#
Vaiduoklis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vaiduoklis misses with a low kick.
Juodasis Vaiduoklis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Correia throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vaiduoklis tries a head kick but it misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vaiduoklis.
Correia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vaiduoklis cracks Correia with a good jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Correia scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T3#
Correia throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Correia lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Correia lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Vaiduoklis closes the distance but Correia moves to the side
enabling Correia to counter with a crisp jab.
Correia stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vaiduoklis.
Correia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vaiduoklis misses with the body kick
letting Correia counter with a right hand. #ROC#Vaiduoklis is rocked!
Vaiduoklis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Correia. Correia obviously looking to wear him down.
Vaiduoklis is still on wobbly legs! Can Correia finish him?
Correia connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vaiduoklis seems to have recovered his senses.#T4#
Correia on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vaiduoklis. Vaiduoklis obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vaiduoklis avoids a kick to the body.
Correia misses with the body kick
and Vaiduoklis counters with a left to the body.
Vaiduoklis throws a sloppy head kick and Correia moves out of range easily.
Vaiduoklis swings for the body but Correia moves out of range.
Correia takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Correia misses with a low kick.
Vaiduoklis is looking to slow Correia down with leg kicks.
Vaiduoklis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Correia.
Vaiduoklis appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Juodasis Vaiduoklis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Juodasis Vaiduoklis's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Correia moves into range and clinches up with Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis cracks Correia with a nice body shot.
Vaiduoklis misses with a punch to the body.
Correia lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vaiduoklis backwards.
Vaiduoklis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vaiduoklis is leaning against Correia and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vaiduoklis tries a body shot but Correia blocks it.
Vaiduoklis lands with a light punch inside.
Vaiduoklis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Correia tries to throw a body punch but Vaiduoklis avoids it by throwing Correia back against the cage.
Vaiduoklis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vaiduoklis lands a nice uppercut.
Correia misses with some punches.
Vaiduoklis tries to throw a body punch but Correia avoids it by throwing Vaiduoklis back against the cage.
Vaiduoklis has a couple of punches blocked by Correia.
Vaiduoklis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Correia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vaiduoklis misses with a body punch.
Vaiduoklis tries a body shot but Correia blocks it.
Vaiduoklis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vaiduoklis is working Correia over against the cage.
Vaiduoklis misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Correia.
Vaiduoklis misses with some punches.
Vaiduoklis letting Correia take a breather here.
Correia throws a head punch that misses.
Vaiduoklis tries a body shot but Correia blocks it.
Correia lands with a left to the head.
Correia is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Correia's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vaiduoklis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Correia fails to land.
Correia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Correia fails to land.
Vaiduoklis tries to work over Correia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Correia lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Correia lands an uppercut.
Correia blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Vaiduoklis fails to land.
Correia throws a punch but it's blocked by Vaiduoklis.
Correia scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vaiduoklis.
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!
Vaiduoklis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vaiduoklis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Correia backwards. #T2#
Correia tries to work over Vaiduoklis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vaiduoklis lands a body punch.
Vaiduoklis misses with some punches.
Correia scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vaiduoklis lands a body shot.
Vaiduoklis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vaiduoklis tries a body shot but Correia blocks it.
Correia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vaiduoklis lands a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Correia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vaiduoklis pushes Correia back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vaiduoklis lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vaiduoklis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vaiduoklis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vaiduoklis lands a nice shot to the body.
Vaiduoklis lands with a short shot to the head.
Vaiduoklis cracks Correia with a nice body shot.
Vaiduoklis tries to throw a body punch but Correia avoids it by throwing Vaiduoklis back against the cage.
Vaiduoklis lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vaiduoklis lands a shot to the body.#T3#
Correia tries to break free but Vaiduoklis pushes him back against the cage.
Vaiduoklis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vaiduoklis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Correia backwards.
A short left from Correia.
A short right from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vaiduoklis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC2#Correia is rocked!
Juodasis Vaiduoklis seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Still in the clinch, Vaiduoklis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oh Correia is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Correia prevents a body shot from Vaiduoklis.
A short uppercut from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis digs a right hand underneath Correia's ribcage. Correia let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vaiduoklis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vaiduoklis lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vaiduoklis pushes Correia back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Correia fails to land.
Vaiduoklis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vaiduoklis tries a body shot but Correia blocks it.
A short left from Vaiduoklis.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vaiduoklis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vaiduoklis cracks Correia with a nice body shot.
Vaiduoklis pushes Correia back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vaiduoklis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vaiduoklis lands a big right hand that drops Correia! The killer instinct kicks in and Vaiduoklis finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Vaiduoklis!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juodasis Vaiduoklis!
During a confident post fight interview, Juodasis Vaiduoklis thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: BBFC FIGHT NIGHT 18
Date: Jun 11, 2021

#R1#
Ozbourne moves out of range as Correia strikes.
Correia swings widly with a right hand
enabling Ozbourne to counter with a crisp jab.
We've been told by Ozbourne's head coaches at Elite MMA Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ozbourne misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Correia was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ozbourne defending well as Correia loads up on a big left hand.
Jab from Ozbourne.
Ozbourne avoids the body shot from Correia.
Good standup being displayed there by Ozbourne as he connects with a hook.
Correia misses with a leg kick.
Correia tries to work over Ozbourne's front leg with a kick but Ozbourne checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Correia misses with a looping left.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Correia.
Ozbourne looks to land a left hand but Correia moved out of range nicely.
Correia throws a body kick that misses
and Ozbourne cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Ozbourne lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#ROC#Correia is rocked!#CL#
Ozbourne clinches up against the cage.
Correia is still on wobbly legs! Can Ozbourne finish him?#BC#
Ozbourne escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Correia seems to have recovered his senses.
Correia misses with a right hand #KD#
and Ozbourne counters with a nice right hand that sends Correia toppling to the canvas! Correia scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Ozbourne finish him?!
Correia scores with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Correia scores with a jab to the head.
Correia lands a nice hook to Ozbourne's body. Ozbourne takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ozbourne takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL#
Ozbourne moves into the clinch.
Ozbourne looking to throw knees to the head but Correia is blocking nicely.
Ozbourne lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ozbourne tries a body shot but Correia blocks it.
Ozbourne blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Correia misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Correia lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ozbourne backwards. #CUT2#It looks like Ziggy Ozbourne has been cut.
Correia misses with the head strike.
Correia misses with some punches.
Correia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Correia throws a punch but it's blocked by Ozbourne.
Correia is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Ozbourne stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Correia lands a hook that snaps the head of Ozbourne backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ozbourne.
Correia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ozbourne fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Correia cracks Ozbourne with a nice body shot.
Ozbourne is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A short body shot lands from Correia as the two fighters clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Correia.#BC2#
Correia breaks from the clinch.
Ozbourne thumps Correia with a low kick.
Ozbourne lands a right hook to the body. #CL#
Correia gets tackled into the cage by Ozbourne. Ozbourne maintains the clinch.
Ozbourne misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Correia.
Correia misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Correia misses with a punch on the inside.
Correia scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ozbourne blocking some punches.
Ozbourne misses with a punch to the body.
Ozbourne blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Correia has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ozbourne seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Correia can turn it around.
Ozbourne swings wildly with an uppercut but Correia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Correia blocks an uppercut.
Correia dodges an elbow strike from Ozbourne.
Ozbourne swings wildly with an uppercut but Correia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Correia wants to get back to striking at distance but Ozbourne won't allow it.
Correia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Correia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ozbourne.
Ozbourne tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ozbourne blocks an uppercut.
Correia throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Correia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Correia.
Ozbourne lands a right hand that snaps the head of Correia backwards. #BC2#
Correia pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Correia throws a jab but it's blocked by Ozbourne.
Correia lands with a nice body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ozbourne tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Correia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Correia thumps Ozbourne with a low kick.
Correia drops his hands momentarily and Ozbourne takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #KD2#
Correia feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Ozbourne sprawling to the canvas! Ozbourne rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Correia finish him?! #ROC2#Ozbourne is rocked!
Correia knocks out Ozbourne with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Correia before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Correia picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paulo Correia!
In his post fight interview, Paulo Correia started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: BBFC FIGHT NIGHT 14
Date: May 14, 2021

#R1#
Correia lands with a hook. Mendoza tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mendoza jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mendoza misses with a series of wild punches.
Correia looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mendoza misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Correia scores with a nice right hand.
Correia scores with a three punch combo! #CUT2#It looks like Enzo Mendoza has been cut.
Correia throws a right hand that Mendoza ducks under and follows up with a left that Mendoza also avoids with ease.
Correia swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Correia fails to land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mendoza staying out of range there.
Correia misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big right from Mendoza misses.
Mendoza connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Correia's hands.#T1#
Correia throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mendoza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mendoza misses the jab.
And Correia responds with a good body kick, but Mendoza manages to step out the way in time.
Correia is looking to slow Mendoza down with leg kicks.
Correia throws a lazy uppercut
and Mendoza cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big right from Correia misses.
Correia throws a big shot that misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Correia.
A decent looking cross lands there for Correia.
Mendoza moves out of range as Correia strikes.
Mendoza slips under a jab from Correia.
Correia throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Correia misses with a few strikes there.
Paulo Correia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Correia misses with the combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Correia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mendoza.
Correia unleashes a big counter combination but Mendoza bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Correia gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mendoza misses with a body punch.
Mendoza tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Mendoza breaks from the clinch.
Mendoza slips under a jab.
Correia swinging wildly here.
Correia throws a right hand that Mendoza ducks under and follows up with a left that Mendoza also avoids with ease.
Mendoza seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Correia fails with an attempt to clinch. #T3#
Correia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Correia misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL2#
Correia clinches up against the cage.
Correia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Correia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mendoza can't break the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Mendoza has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Correia leaning against his opponent.
A right hand to the body from Correia.
Mendoza wants to get back to striking at distance but Correia won't allow it. #TD2#
Correia manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Correia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mendoza's guard. #REVB#
Correia controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Let's hope that Correia 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.#T4#
Correia stands and throws Mendoza's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mendoza is trying to get back to his feet.
Mendoza knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Correia on the ground.
Correia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mendoza keeps working.
Correia is staying tight to Mendoza's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Correia's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Correia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Enzo Mendoza's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Correia misses the target.
Mendoza throws a big counter combination but Correia scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mendoza staying out of range there.
Correia tries to bum rush Mendoza with a series of wild strikes but Mendoza uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mendoza was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Correia looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Correia scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Correia misses with a looping left.
Paulo Correia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Correia misses with a straight right.
Correia throws a combination that misses
and Mendoza counters with a left and a right that stings Correia.
Correia lands a two punch combo.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mendoza rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Correia moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mendoza walks into a stiff left hand from Correia.
Mendoza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Correia was well out of range. Poor timing from Mendoza.#T1#
Mendoza throws a lazy right hand but Correia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Correia stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Correia falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mendoza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Correia works over Mendoza's head and body with a nice combination.#CL2#
Correia pushes Mendoza up against the cage in a clinch.
Correia taking a breather.
Correia misses with a body punch.
Correia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Correia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mendoza's elbow.
Correia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Correia leaning against his opponent. #T2#
Correia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mendoza's elbow.
Mendoza is trying to break the clinch but Correia has him pressed against the cage.
Correia struggles to land a body shot inside as Mendoza controls his hands.
Mendoza prevents a body shot from Correia.
Mendoza is trying to break the clinch but Correia is controlling him.
Correia works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mendoza tries a body shot but Correia blocks it.
Correia jumps guard but Mendoza stands there with Correia around his waist. Correia gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Good body shot from Correia.
Mendoza wants to break free but Correia has control.
Correia tries to throw a body punch but Mendoza avoids it by throwing Correia back against the cage.
Correia taking a breather.
Correia has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mendoza seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Correia can turn it around.#T3#
Correia lands with a light punch inside.
Correia keeps control of Mendoza as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mendoza tries a body shot but Correia blocks it.
Mendoza tries to break free but Correia pushes him back against the cage.
Mendoza letting Correia take a breather here.
Correia misses with a body punch.
Mendoza blocking some punches.
Correia prevents a body shot from Mendoza. #BC#
Mendoza breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mendoza misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Correia fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mendoza steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Correia.
Mendoza is looking for a counter combo.
Mendoza swinging wildly here.
Mendoza avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Correia on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mendoza looks to land a combination but Correia avoids it well.
Mendoza throws a solid leg kick but Correia takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mendoza.
Correia throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mendoza throws a nice looking combination but Correia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Correia goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Correia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Enzo Mendoza's cut.
That's time! Mendoza's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Correia throws a right and a left that Mendoza avoids nicely.
Correia misses with a few strikes there.
Mendoza misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Correia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mendoza misses with an uppercut. Correia saw that one coming.
Mendoza steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Correia.
Correia takes a swing at Mendoza's ribcage but misses.
Mendoza misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Correia is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Correia throws a jab but it's blocked by Mendoza.
Mendoza blocks a jab.
Correia connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Mendoza tumbling to the canvas! Correia pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Mendoza was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Paulo Correia!
In his post fight interview, Paulo Correia started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: BBFC FIGHT NIGHT 8
Date: Mar 26, 2021

#R1#
Correia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nichols.
Correia swinging wildly here.
Nichols buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nichols dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Correia. That did some damage!
Nichols lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nichols lands a glancing blow to the side of Correia's head.
Nichols moves out of range as Correia strikes.
Nichols swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Correia misses.
Nichols misses with a body shot.
Nichols tries a head kick but it misses.
Andrew Nichols seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nichols ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Correia moves away.
Nichols misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Correia misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nichols. Correia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Correia looks to land a left hand but Nichols moved out of range nicely.
Nichols waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Correia.
Correia wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T1#
Correia misses with a few strikes there.
Nichols connects with a solid leg kick.
Correia throws a nice looking combination but Nichols bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nichols tries a quick counter leg kick but Correia is wise to it.
Nichols is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nichols slips a straight right by Correia.
Nichols misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Correia.
Nichols steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Correia. That one must have hurt.
Correia misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nichols was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nichols looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Correia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nichols moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Correia swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nichols throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nichols goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
It looked like Correia wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Correia lands with a nice combination. Nichols backs away looking to recover.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Correia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nichols misses the jab.
Correia thuds his shin into the meat of Nichols's side.
Correia connects with a solid leg kick. #T2#
Nichols connects with a leg kick.
Nichols thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nichols dodges the punch combination from Correia.
Correia fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A combination from Correia does no damage.
Nichols misses with a head kick.
Nichols takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Correia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nichols.
Nichols let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Correia throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Correia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nichols.
A looping hook to the body misses from Correia. Nichols does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nichols lands with a good body shot.
Correia scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nichols with a hook.#T3#
Nichols looks to score with a jab to the body but Correia is just out of range.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Correia has knocked Nichols down with a huge combo! Correia steps away and waves a wobbly Nichols back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Nichols is rocked!
Nichols walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Nichols limp body while Correia jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paulo Correia!
Paulo Correia 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: BBFC FIGHT NIGHT 2
Date: Feb 12, 2021

#R1#
Correia throws a one two combo.
Correia misses with a combination
and Bob cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Correia misses with a leg kick
and Bob counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Correia falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Scooter Bob!
Our winner, Scooter Bob, 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: Checkmate Contenders 9
Date: Dec 26, 2020

#R1#
Correia on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A left lands for Correia.
Correia misses with a wild combination.
Pravda thuds his shin into the meat of Correia's side.
Correia throws a looping overhand right but Pravda ducks down to avoid it.
Pravda with a poor takedown
and Correia counters with a stiff right hand.
Correia connects with a single shot there.
Correia misses with a straight left.
No joy there for Pravda, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Correia misses with a wild combination.
Pravda darts in looking for a takedown but Correia gets double underhooks and turns Pravda into the cage.
Correia looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pravda prevents a body shot from Correia.
Pravda can't find room to land a body shot as Correia controls the action. #T1#
Pravda has Correia pressed against the cage.
Pravda being controlled against the cage.
Come on Correia - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Correia stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Correia receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Pravda trying to land knees to the body.
Correia controlling the action here for a moment.
Pravda's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Correia has Pravda pressed against the cage, preventing Pravda from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Correia slowing the pace effectively.
Correia is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Correia continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Paulo Correia.
No joy there for Pravda, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL2#
Correia darts in and clinches Pravda up against the cage.
Correia tries to work over Pravda's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pravda.
Correia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Pravda breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Correia pulls out of a head kick attempt. #TD#
Pravda looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Correia!
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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Correia manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T3#
Pravda is trying to control the action in half guard but Correia is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pravda missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pravda tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pravda controlling the pace.
Correia tries to roll over but Pravda keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pravda in particular looking to stall.
Correia wants to improve his position but Pravda is controlling well.
Pravda sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Correia defending well though.
Correia trying to hold on to Pravda's head to control him but Pravda postures up.
Pravda keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pravda is trying to control. Correia wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Correia is looking for a sweep. Pravda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Correia has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pravda is working away from the top position though.
Correia slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pravda wants to control from the top but Correia keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Correia holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Some wild striking there from Correia.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Paulo Correia will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Pravda shoots in for a takedown but Correia shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice body kick from Correia.#CL#
Pravda drives through and clinches with Correia against the cage.
Correia stalling against the cage.
Pravda looking for a takedown.
Pravda blocks an uppercut.
Correia is trying to pull guard but Pravda turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Pravda has a couple of punches blocked by Correia.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Correia misses with a punch to the body.
Pravda lands a left hand.
Correia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Correia on the inside. #T1#
Correia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pravda's elbow.
Correia lands a nice uppercut.
Come on Correia - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Pravda is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A right hand to the body from Correia.
Pravda lands a body shot.
Correia misses with a short punch on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pravda - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Pravda is trying to pull guard but Correia has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Volodymyr Pravda. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Correia fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC#
Pravda breaks the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Correia.
Pravda changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Correia tries to avoid it but Pravda manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Correia to the ground. Correia escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pravda misses with a takedown
and Correia counters with a straight right hand.
Correia throws a hook but Pravda blocks it.
Correia's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Correia duly obliges.
Volodymyr Pravda is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Correia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pravda sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD2#
Correia drops Pravda with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Pravda looks back up at him and smiles so Correia waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Pravda is rocked!
Correia shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Pravda takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Correia sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Pravda bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paulo Correia!
A less than humble Paulo Correia misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Checkmate Fight Night 14
Date: Nov 28, 2020

#R1##TD2#
Ukkonen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Correia on his heels. He'll look to pass Correia's guard now, I'm sure.
Ukkonen trying to control but Correia is working from the bottom.
Correia lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Ukkonen is looking for a triangle but Correia pushes his legs off easily.
Correia wants to pass the guard but Ukkonen is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Correia is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Correia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ukkonen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ukkonen pulls Correia in close to prevent any damage. #T1##SUB2#
Ukkonen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Correia looking to pass the guard.
Correia looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Ukkonen throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Correia escapes and throws Ukkonen's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SUB#
Correia is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ukkonen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Correia wants to control but Ukkonen is keeping him busy.
Ukkonen tries to buck Correia off but Correia is having none of it.
Correia wants to control but Ukkonen is keeping him busy.
Ukkonen is looking for a sweep.
Ukkonen stops Correia from passing to mount.
Ukkonen seems a little lost for a moment, as Correia dominates the positioning.
Ukkonen is looking for a sweep.
Ukkonen throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land. #T3#
Ukkonen is looking to regain half guard here but Correia keeps moving and retains side control.
Ukkonen is trying to control Correia's posture but Correia avoids it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Correia tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Ukkonen tries to buck Correia off but Correia is having none of it.
Ukkonen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ukkonen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Correia controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Ukkonen isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Correia stacks Ukkonen 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 Correia!#T4#
Correia has knee on belly and moves into mount. #SUB#
Ukkonen is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Correia locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Ukkonen is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paulo Correia!
Paulo Correia 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: Checkmate Contenders 7
Date: Nov 04, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Correia lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT2#It looks like Greg Connor has been cut.
Correia lands a glancing blow to the side of Connor's head.#ROC2#Connor is rocked!
Connor has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#CL2#
Correia moves into the clinch.
Connor throws a head punch that misses.
Connor missing with knees to the body.
Connor misses with a punch on the inside.
Connor tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Correia avoids it.
Connor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Correia tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Connor just stands there and leans against the cage.
Correia lands a nice shot to the body.
Correia cracks Connor with a nice body shot.
Correia managing to block the knees to the body from Connor.
Correia lands a body punch in the clinch.
Correia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Connor lands a left hand.
Correia is working Connor over against the cage.
Correia is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Correia on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Connor has a couple of punches blocked by Correia. #T1#
Correia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Correia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Correia can't find room to land a body shot as Connor controls the action.
Connor missing with knees to the body.
Connor throws a head punch that misses.
Correia takes a knee to the side of the body.
Connor tries to land a knee to the head but Correia blocks with his arms.
Connor looking to throw knees to the head but Correia is blocking nicely.
Correia stalling in the clinch but Connor improves position.
Connor blocks a body shot from Correia.
Correia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Connor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Connor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Connor misses with some punches.
Correia manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Correia scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Connor misses with the head strike.
Connor landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt. #T2#
Correia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Connor.
Connor misses with the head strike.
Correia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Correia blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Connor unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Correia has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Connor seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Correia can turn it around.
Correia leaning against his opponent.
A short right from Connor on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Correia creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Connor misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Correia.
Correia scores with a hook to the body.
Correia managing to block the knees to the body from Connor.
Connor tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Correia slowing the pace effectively.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Correia.
A head punch on the inside from Connor fails to land.
Connor missing with knees to the body.
Correia blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Connor putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Correia in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Connor gets through Correia's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Correia trying to control the position but instead, Connor has worked for underhooks and has pushed Correia into the cage.
Connor has a couple of punches blocked by Correia.
Connor throws a punch but it's blocked by Correia.
Correia managing to block the knees to the body from Connor.
Connor has a couple of punches blocked by Correia.
Correia misses with a punch on the inside.
Correia lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Correia stalling the fight.
Correia jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Connor walks away with a smile on his face. Correia gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Connor catches Correia with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A cross from Correia lands.
Connor throws a right hand that misses
and Correia counters with a stiff right hand.
A big right from Connor misses. #T4#
Correia swings widly with a right hand
and Connor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Correia throws a good cross that connects.
Correia misses with the combination.
Correia throws a right and a left that both miss.
Connor throwing a counter right hand but Correia manages to avoid it.
Connor throws a jab but it's blocked by Correia.
Correia misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Correia takes one on the button.
Connor throws the left hand but Correia avoids the punch easily.
Correia takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A punch lands to the side of Correia 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Correia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Connor.
Correia was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Correia scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Connor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Correia manages to avoid it.
A nice side step and Correia releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Connor throws a hook but Correia blocks it.
Connor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Correia moves away.
Correia blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Greg Connor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Greg Connor'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#
Connor throws an off balance right hand
and Connor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Connor throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Correia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oh Connor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice defenses there by Correia.#CL#
Connor gets a clinch.
Connor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Correia pushes Connor back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Connor tries to land knees in the clinch but Correia avoids the damage to the body.
Connor seems to have got his legs back now.
Correia is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Correia cracks Connor with a nice body shot.
Correia lands with a right to the head.
Correia can't find room to land a body shot as Connor controls the action.
Connor lands a knee to the head.
Correia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Correia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Connor's elbow.
Connor tries to land a knee to the head but Correia blocks with his arms.
Connor misses with a punch on the inside.
Connor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Correia blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Correia is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Correia lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Connor.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Connor.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Connor as Correia tries to tie him up.
Correia is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Correia misses with a punch to the body.
Correia softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Connor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Correia backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Connor.
Greg Connor has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Connor.
Connor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Correia lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Correia.
A short left from Connor.
Correia pushes Connor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Connor. #T2#
Correia is working Connor over against the cage.
Correia struggles to land a body shot inside as Connor controls his hands.
Connor swings wildly with an uppercut but Correia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Correia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Correia lands a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Correia lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Correia dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Connor throws a punch but it's blocked by Correia.
A left hand lands to the body for Connor.
Connor landing knees to the head.
Correia blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Correia displaying some good clinch control by pressing Connor up against the cage.
Correia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Correia working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
Connor has a couple of punches blocked by Correia.
Connor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Correia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Connor misses with some punches.
Correia managing to block the knees to the body from Connor.
The referee is keeping an eye on Correia - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A head punch on the inside from Connor fails to land.
Correia tries to work over Connor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Correia tries to pull guard but Connor forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Connor throws a punch but it's blocked by Correia.
Correia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Correia scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Correia.
Correia lands a body shot in the clinch. #TD2#
Correia manages to pull guard.
Correia looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Connor postures up. #T4#
Connor tries to stand but Correia is controlling from the bottom.
Connor trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Correia holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Correia working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Connor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Connor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Connor wants to stand but Correia is controlling his posture from full guard.
Correia wants to sweep here but Connor controlling him for the moment.
Connor is looking to stand up but Correia won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Paulo Correia will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Greg Connor'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Connor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Correia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Connor comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Good exchange - Connor coming out on top.
Connor misses with a straight left.
Correia fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Connor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Correia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Connor is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Correia fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #KD2#
Correia lands a left and a right that send Connor crashing to the mat, dazed. Correia thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Correia misses with a series of wild punches.
Correia throws a left and a right that both miss
and Connor counters with a one-two to the body.
Correia slips under a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Connor, as that shot connected.
Paulo Correia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Connor pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Connor moves into the clinch.
Correia trying to control the position but instead, Connor has worked for underhooks and has pushed Correia into the cage.
Connor lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Correia.
Correia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
A shot in the inside from Connor.
Correia blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Correia.
Correia jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Connor walks away with a smile on his face. Correia gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Connor jabs Correia to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Correia throws a shot from downtown. Connor moves away and avoids it.
Correia throws the kick towards the body but Connor avoids it.#CL#
Connor drives through and clinches with Correia against the cage.
Connor lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Correia blocks an uppercut.
Correia has Connor pressed against the cage.
Connor landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Correia misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Correia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Connor lands a nice knee to the body.
Connor lands a knee to the body.
Connor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Connor working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Connor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Connor tries a knee to the head but Correia blocks it.
Connor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Connor tries to land knees in the clinch but Correia avoids the damage to the body.
Correia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Correia is trying to maintain a safe position but Connor gets an underhook and turns Correia into the cage.
Correia jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Connor walks away with a smile on his face. Correia gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Connor stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Correia.
Correia swinging wildly here.
Connor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Connor stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Connor looks to land a left hand but Correia moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Connor moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Connor.
Connor working aggressively here.
Correia lands a body shot in the clinch.
Connor swings wildly with an uppercut but Correia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Correia scores with a hook to the body.
Correia lands a body shot in the clinch.
Correia tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Greg Connor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulo Correia.
Still in the clinch, Connor scores with a nice short uppercut.
Correia throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Connors head. #CUT2#Greg Connor's cut is getting worse.
Connor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Correia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Correia lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
Connor working aggressively here.
Connor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Correia.
Correia looking to stall.
Correia jumps guard but Connor stands there with Correia around his waist. Correia gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Connor tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Correia avoids 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!
Correia lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Connor.
Correia has Connor pressed against the cage.
Connor throws a head punch that misses.
Connor lands a body punch.
Correia jumps guard but Connor stands there with Correia around his waist. Correia gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Correia is trying to pull guard but Connor turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Connor lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Greg Connor showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Connor 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 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Greg Connor!
Greg Connor bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Checkmate Championship 11
Date: Oct 03, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Correia swinging wildly here.
Busch looks to land a combination but Correia avoids it well.
A left lands for Correia.
Busch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Correia tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Busch now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Paulo Correia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Correia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Correia looks to land a combination but Busch avoids it well.
Busch misses with a straight left.
Busch throws a predictable looking body shot #CL#
and Correia counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Correia doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Busch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Busch scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Correia doesn't seem bothered though.
A nice leg kick lands there from Correia. #T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Correia, as that shot connected.
Correia misses with a combination
and Busch counters with a nice body shot.
Correia throws a lazy uppercut
and Busch counters with a nice uppercut.
Correia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Busch throws out the jab. #KD#
Correia drops Busch with a nice combination! Correia dives into Busch's guard, looking to finish! #ROC#Busch is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Correia postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Busch is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Correia, into his guard. #REVB#
Busch is still in real trouble! Can Correia finish him?
Busch really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Correia. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Correia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Busch's guard. #REVR#
Correia advances to half guard.
Busch seems to have recovered his senses.
Correia trying to pass the guard but Busch defending well. #T2#
Correia is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Correia prevents Busch from improving his position.
Correia is looking to advance position but Busch won't allow it. #SUB#
Correia is looking for a kimura but Busch is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Correia to get the leverage.
Busch has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Hardcore MMA . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Correia is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Busch tries to kick Correia off in order to stand up. Correia Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #T3#
Busch is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Correia taking a breather here.
Busch is trying to control Correia's posture but Correia avoids it.
Busch is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Correia asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Busch is trying to control Correia's posture but Correia avoids it. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Correia looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Correia looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Correia trying to control the action but Busch is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Correia dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Correia connects with a solid leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Busch.
A little jabbing left from Busch on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Correia fails with an attempt to clinch.
Busch looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Busch misses with a right hand
letting Correia counter with a right hand.
Correia fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Busch on the side of the head.
Busch connects with the punch.
Paulo Correia is winning the standup battle so far.
Correia ducks under a wild hook from Busch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Busch lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Correia throws a combination that misses
and Busch counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Correia has Busch up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Correia.
I was talking to Correia's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T1#
Correia can't find room to land a body shot as Busch controls the action.
Correia lands a body punch in the clinch.
Busch lands a left hand.
Busch stalling in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Busch as the two fighters clinch.
Correia content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Correia misses with a punch to the body.
Busch tries to circle away but Correia has him pinned against the cage.
Correia looking to slow down the pace here.#BC2#
Busch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Busch lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Correia circles away quickly and effectively.#T2#
Correia tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Paulo Correia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Correia lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Correia connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Correia motions for Busch to come forward. Correia throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Correia moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Correia.
Busch struggles to land a body shot inside as Correia controls his hands.
Correia tries to throw a body punch but Busch avoids it by throwing Correia back against the cage.
Correia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Busch misses with a body punch.
Busch is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Correia tries a body shot but Busch blocks it. #T3#
Correia misses with a body punch.
Correia blocks an uppercut.
Correia stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Busch blocks a body shot from Correia.
Correia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Correia throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Busch has a couple of punches blocked by Correia.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Busch blocks a body shot from Correia.
Correia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Correia tries to work over Busch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Busch lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Correia is leaning against Busch and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Busch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Busch misses with a short punch on the inside.
Correia tries a body shot but Busch blocks it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Busch as Correia tries to tie him up.
Correia stalling in the clinch.
Correia is trying to maintain a safe position but Busch gets an underhook and turns Correia into the cage.
Correia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Busch can do to turn this around?
Busch scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Busch has had enough of the clinch but Correia keeps him there for the moment.
Busch lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Correia.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Busch misses with a punch to the body.
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 Paulo Correia will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Busch cracks Correia with an open hand slap.
Correia throws the kick towards the body but Busch avoids it.
A jab from Busch misses.
Correia lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Busch throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Correia to counter with a crisp jab.
Correia looks to clinch
letting Busch counter with a right hand.
Correia throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Correia swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Busch as he checks the leg kick.
Correia looks to land a combination but Busch avoids it well.
Correia throws out a loose jab but Busch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Correia throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Busch counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Correia lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Correia bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Busch's head backwards.
Correia works the jab nicely.#ROC#Busch is rocked!
Correia throws out a loose jab but Busch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Busch is still on wobbly legs! Can Correia finish him?
Correia throws a leg kick that is checked
and Busch counters with a nice uppercut.
Busch seems to have recovered his senses.
Correia connects with a jab.#KD#
Correia bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Busch! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Correia not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Correia works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Correia with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
Correia uses his free foot to push down on Busch's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Busch.
Correia takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Busch is squirming around, avoiding Correia's attempts to control the action.
Correia takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Correia throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Correia can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Busch is looking to escape.
Paulo Correia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Correia tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Correia looking to control but Busch is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Simon Busch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Correia tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Busch can't escape the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Busch can do anything to dispel that myth.
Correia looking to control but Busch is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Correia takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here. #SUB#
Correia working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Correia is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #SUB#
Correia looking for the RNC.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Correia showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Correia 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Correia!
A less than humble Paulo Correia misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Checkmate Championship 8
Date: Sep 05, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A leg kick checked by Aztec.#CL2#
Correia has taken the fight to the clinch.
Aztec wants to break free but Correia has control.
Correia is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Aztec is trying to force a seperation but Correia has the dominant position.
Aztec can't break the clinch.
Correia trying to stall but Aztec improves his position.
Correia has Aztec pressed against the cage, preventing Aztec from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've been hearing reports that Aztec has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Correia jumps guard but Aztec turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Aztec can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Correia can't find room to land a body shot as Aztec controls the action.
Aztec is trying to break free.
Correia tries to work over Aztec's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Aztec breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Correia throws a lazy body kick
and Correia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Correia throws a series of strikes that have Aztec backpedaling.
Correia falls off balance throwing a combination
and Aztec cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#Correia is rocked!
Correia misses with the body kick
and Aztec counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Correia is still on wobbly legs! Can Aztec finish him?
Correia misses with an uppercut
and Aztec counters with a huge left! Correia is in big trouble! He's backing up but Aztec isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Correia from any more damage. A dominating finish by Aztec!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chief Aztec!
Chief Aztec retains his lightweight title!
A victorious Chief Aztec thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Checkmate Contenders 5
Date: Aug 01, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sha pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sha throws a shot from downtown. Correia moves away and avoids it.
Sha scores with a crisp jab that stopped Correia in his tracks. #CUT2#It looks like Paulo Correia has been cut.
Correia throws a hook but Sha avoids it easily.
Paulo Correia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Correia throws a right hand that Sha ducks under and follows up with a left that Sha also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Sha takes the fight into the clinch.
Sha makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
I was talking to Correia's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short body shot lands from Sha as the two fighters clinch.
Correia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Correia misses with the head strike.
Correia lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sha misses with a punch on the inside.
Correia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Sha fails to land.
Correia stalling against the cage.
Sha misses with the head strike.
Correia blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
A right hook to the body lands for Sha.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sha.
Correia is trying to pull guard but Sha turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sha tries a body shot but Correia blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sha.
Sha has a couple of punches blocked by Correia.
Correia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Correia lands with a left to the head.
Correia gets through Sha's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Correia.
Correia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sha misses with the head strike.
Correia tries to work over Sha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sha presses Correia against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sha throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Sha fails to land.
Sha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sha swings wildly with an uppercut but Correia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sha has a couple of punches blocked by Correia. #T2#
Correia struggles to land a body shot inside as Sha controls his hands.
Correia misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Sha fails to land.
Correia gets through Sha's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sha can't find room to land a body shot as Correia controls the action.
Sha lands a shot to the body.
Sha misses with a punch on the inside.
Correia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Correia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Correia lands a left hand.
Sha struggles to land a body shot inside as Correia controls his hands.
Sha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sha lands a shoulder strike.
Sha works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T3#
Sha misses with a punch on the inside.
Correia lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Correia struggles to land a body shot inside as Sha controls his hands.
Sha prevents a body shot from Correia.
Correia controlling the action here for a moment.
Sha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Correia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Correia blocks an uppercut.
Sha lands a shoulder strike.
Sha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Correia has Sha pushed against the cage.
Correia lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Correia blocking some punches.
Sha working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
Correia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sha digs a right hand underneath Correia's ribcage. Correia let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Correia avoiding damage.
Correia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Sha.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sha makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sha misses with some punches.
Correia is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Correia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Correia lands with a left to the head.
Correia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Correia.
Correia lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sha backwards.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Correia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Sha.
A left hand lands to the body for Correia.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manja Sha dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paulo Correia's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Correia missing with a left hand there. Sha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A combination from Correia does no damage.
Sha throws a right hand that misses
and Correia counters with a two punch combo.
Sha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Correia tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Correia misses with a wild combination.
Sha lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sha fails to land with a series of punches.
Correia tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sha looks to score with a jab to the body but Correia is just out of range.
Sha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Correia sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1##KD#
A jab-cross combination lands for Correia and sends Sha crashing to the mat! Correia follows him down to the mat - Sha regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #ROC#Sha is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Manja Sha has been cut.
Correia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sha keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Correia trying to pass the guard but Sha defending well.
Correia stalling.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sha can do anything to dispel that myth.
Correia trying to control the action but Sha is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Sha is defending against the submission attempts here by Correia. #T2#
Sha won't allow Correia to pass to mount.
Correia stalling.
Correia trying to control from half guard but Sha is working away. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nice defenses there by Correia.
Correia misses with a hook.#T3#
Sha keeps the fight on the outside.
Correia is looking to slow Sha down with leg kicks.
Sha dodges the punch combination from Correia.
Correia connects with a crisp jab.
Sha slips under a jab from Correia.
Sha walks into a straight right hand from Correia.
Correia throws a shot from downtown. Sha moves away and avoids it.
Correia ducks under a wild hook from Sha.
Correia throws a leg kick but Sha checks it. #KD#
Correia drops Sha with a left right combo! Correia follows him down to the ground into side control.
Sha is still in real trouble! Can Correia finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Correia taking a breather here. #T4#
Sha seems to have recovered his senses.
Correia wants to control but Sha is keeping him busy.
Correia has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Correia sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Correia looking to control but Sha is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Correia dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Sha lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Correia circles away quickly and effectively.
Correia appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Paulo Correia is winning the standup battle so far.
Sha misses the body punch
and Correia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Sha looks to move away, Correia throws a big counter combo but Sha just gets out of the way.
Correia looks to land a combination but Sha avoids it well.
A lazy left from Sha finds it's target.
Correia lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sha at a distance.
Sha cracks Correia with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sha slips a jab and a cross from Correia.
A little jabbing left from Sha on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Correia looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Correia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sha can do to turn this around?
Correia lands with a nice combination. Sha backs away looking to recover.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sha pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Correia misses with a two punch combination.
Sha lands a slapping body shot. #T1#
Correia pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sha is out of range and Correia settles back down.
Sha is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Correia needs to keep his hands up - Sha had a free shot at his head there.#CL2#
Sha rushes Correia and presses him up against the cage.
Sha misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sha misses with some punches.
Sha lands with a left to the head.
Sha swings wildly with an uppercut but Correia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Correia lands a nice shot to the body.
Sha tries to throw a body punch but Correia avoids it by throwing Sha back against the cage.
Sha misses with a punch on the inside.
Correia pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sha working aggressively here.
Sha lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sha.
Sha tries a body shot but Correia blocks it.
Sha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Correia scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Correia is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Correia misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Sha fails to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sha swings wildly with an uppercut but Correia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Correia looking to slow down the pace here.
Sha misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Correia decides to pull guard.
Correia pulls Sha in close to prevent any damage.
Correia looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Correia has a closed guard, preventing Sha from standing up.
Correia is adopting a defensive guard.
Sha would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Sha preventing the sweep.
Correia pulls Sha in to control the position.
Sha tries to stand but Correia is controlling from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sha throws a hook to the side of Correia's head but Correia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Correia throws a big counter combination but Sha scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sha throws a poor cross that misses
and Correia counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sha on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sha. Correia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sha 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.
Sha misses the shot to the body.
Correia tried to score with a low kick but Sha checks it.
Correia jabs Sha to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Correia bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sha circles away from the clinch attempt.
Correia throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sha throws a hook to the side of Correia's head but Correia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Sha moves into range and clinches up with Correia.
Correia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Correia blocks an uppercut.

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 Paulo Correia.
I think Correia 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Correia!
After the fight, Paulo Correia 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: Checkmate Contenders 4
Date: Jul 01, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pietilainen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Correia tries to avoid it but Pietilainen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Correia to the ground. Correia escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pietilainen dodges the punch combination from Correia.
Pietilainen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Pietilainen clinches with his opponent.
Pietilainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Correia lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pietilainen backwards.
Correia content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Pietilainen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pietilainen tries for a takedown but Correia manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pietilainen tries to throw a body punch but Correia avoids it by throwing Pietilainen back against the cage. #TD#
Pietilainen has Correia pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Pietilainen pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Correia tumbling to the mat - Pietilainen dives into Correia's guard.
Pietilainen wants to control from the top but Correia keeps moving.
Correia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Correia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Correia working a defensive guard here.
Pietilainen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pietilainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Correia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pietilainen is really struggling to control Correia but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Pietilainen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Correia being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pietilainen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Correia wants to get back to his feet but Pietilainen is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pietilainen tries to clinch up.
Pietilainen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pietilainen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyosti Pietilainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Correia will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pietilainen wants to clinch up but Correia keeps it at a distance.
Pietilainen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Correia's waist but Correia gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pietilainen off to one side.
Pietilainen misses with a double jab #KD2#
and Correia counters with a crisp one two that drops Pietilainen! Correia thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Pietilainen to his feet! Pietilainen is in big trouble!#ROC2#Pietilainen is rocked!
Correia defending well as Pietilainen loads up on a big left hand.
As Pietilainen backs off Correia throws a huge counter combo but Pietilainen manages to avoid it all.
Oh Pietilainen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Correia listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kyosti Pietilainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pietilainen wants to clinch up but Correia keeps it at a distance.#T3#
Correia drops Pietilainen with a naaaaasty hook - Pietilainen is in real trouble here! Correia dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paulo Correia!
After the fight, Paulo Correia 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 21, 2019

#R1#
Ottaviano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sloppy strikes from Correia. Those never looked like landing.
Ottaviano fails to land with a series of punches. #CL#
Correia has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ottaviano is trying to push Correia away but Correia has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Correia lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Correia keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ottaviano's efforts to push away.
Correia just leaning against Ottaviano, taking a breather.
Correia cracks Ottaviano with a nice body shot.
Correia has Ottaviano pushed against the cage.
Ottaviano working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Correia as the two fighters clinch.
Correia definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Correia manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Correia has Ottaviano pushed against the cage.
Correia seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Ottaviano tries to break the clinch but Correia is controlling the position. #T1#
Correia keeps control of Ottaviano as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Correia lands with a left to the head.
Correia works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Correia - that landed with a thud.
Correia lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ottaviano wants to get back to striking at distance but Correia won't allow it.
Correia cracks Ottaviano with a nice body shot.
Ottaviano looks winded!
Correia misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Correia.
Correia will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ottaviano up against the cage.
Ottaviano is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Correia presses Ottaviano against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Correia works on Ottaviano's body with a couple of short punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Correia.
Correia pushes Ottaviano back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Correia lands a shot to the body.
Correia taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ottaviano is trying to push Correia away but Correia has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T2#
Correia lands a left hand.
Correia presses Ottaviano against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Correia.
Ottaviano is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A right hook to the body lands for Correia.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ottaviano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Correia lands a body shot.
Correia slows down the pace here.
Correia working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Correia slowing the pace effectively.
Correia stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Correia lands a nice shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Correia.
Correia content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Correia.
Correia scores with a hook to the body.#BC#
Correia's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Correia lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT#
It looks like Carlos Ottaviano has been cut.#T3#
Correia connects with a combination that backs up Ottaviano into the cage. Correia lands a flurry of punches that gets past Ottaviano's guard. Ottaviano is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Correia bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paulo Correia!
A less than humble Paulo Correia misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 13, 2019

#R1#
Correia connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Kevin tumbling to the canvas! Correia pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Kevin was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Paulo Correia!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 06, 2019

#R1#
Haarfagre gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Haarfagre tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Fourteen is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Haarfagre buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Haarfagre!! Haarfagre is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Fourteen throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Test Fourteen!
Test Fourteen 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.
Bruce Haarfagre was interviewed post fight and said 'A lesson to grow from'.

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