Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GAMMA#1056 Nuufo v Giant
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1#
Valentine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lankinen.
Valentine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lankinen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Valentine takes the fight into the clinch.
Lankinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Valentine misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lankinen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Valentine up against the cage.
Valentine is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Valentine lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine lands a nice uppercut.
Valentine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Valentine lands with a light punch inside.
Valentine swings wildly with an uppercut but Lankinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lankinen lands a left hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Valentine. #T1##TD#
Valentine works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SUB#
Valentine drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lankinen manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Valentine has Lankinen in his guard.#REVB#
Valentine is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Valentine wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Valentine is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Valentine is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lankinen is aware though and is defending well.
Lankinen is looking to work some ground and pound but Valentine has wrist control.
Valentine wants to sweep here but Lankinen controlling him for the moment.
Lankinen looking to pass the guard. #T2##SUB#
Valentine working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lankinen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lankinen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Valentine looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Valentine is looking for a triangle but Lankinen pushes his legs off easily.
Lankinen wants to control from the top but Valentine keeps moving.
Lankinen throwing strikes but missing.
Lankinen lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Valentine working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lankinen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lankinen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lankinen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Valentine works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Lankinen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lankinen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lankinen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lankinen won't allow Valentine to sweep him here. #SUB#
Valentine has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lankinen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lankinen with a nice head shot there.
Lankinen scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Valentine is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lankinen defends well.
Lankinen trying to control but Valentine is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB#
Lankinen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Valentine has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lankinen has managed to get both his arms back between Valentine's legs - danger averted.
Lankinen looking to sit in guard and control but Valentine gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Valentine postures up in Lankinen's guard and throws a big left but Lankinen blocks it.
Valentine looking to sit in guard and control but Lankinen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Valentine bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lankinen's guard. #REVR#
Valentine trying to control but Lankinen is working from the bottom.
Valentine prevents Lankinen from getting back to his feet.
Lankinen keeping full guard, as Valentine tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lou Valentine dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Nice sprawl there from Lankinen as Valentine shoots in.
Lankinen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lankinen misses with a straight right.
A counter left hand to the body from Valentine misses its target.
Valentine fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lankinen throws a big shot that misses.
Valentine is looking to counter punch.
Valentine lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine digs a good hook to Lankinen's body.
Valentine takes a swing at Lankinen's ribcage but misses.
Lankinen throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Valentine misses the target.#T1#
Valentine misses with a body kick.
Lankinen throws out a counter right but Valentine avoids it with no problem.
Valentine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lankinen manages to avoid it.
Valentine throws a sloppy head kick and Lankinen moves out of range easily.
Lankinen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've been informed that Lankinen has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Lankinen throws an off balance right hand
and Valentine counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Nova Lankinen has been cut.
Lankinen cracks Valentine with a right hand to the side of the head.
Valentine connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Valentine moves out of range as Lankinen strikes.
Lankinen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Valentine counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lankinen throws a poor cross that misses
and Valentine finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#T2#
Valentine lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lankinen's sensitive parts.
Valentine fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nova Lankinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lankinen misses with a straight right.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lankinen, as that shot connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lankinen scores with a nice head shot.
Lankinen throws a big shot that misses.
Valentine is looking to land body kicks.
Lou Valentine is winning the standup battle so far.
Lankinen throws a shot from downtown. Valentine moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Good shot there by Valentine.
An inside leg kick lands from Valentine.
Valentine throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lankinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circling - Lankinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Valentine swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lankinen misses with a right hand
and Valentine counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lankinen catches Valentine with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Valentine throws a series of strikes that have Lankinen backpedaling.
Lankinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Valentine.#T4#
A jab from Lankinen misses. #KD#
Valentine cracks Lankinen with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Valentine has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Lankinen to stand back up!#ROC#Lankinen is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lankinen throws a right and a left that Valentine avoids nicely.
Lankinen is still on wobbly legs! Can Valentine finish him?
Valentine swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lankinen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lankinen seems to have recovered his senses.
Lankinen cracks Valentine with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Valentine lands a front kick.
Valentine throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lankinen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A leg kick checked by Lankinen.
Lankinen lands a glancing blow to the side of Valentine's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lou Valentine dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nova Lankinen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Valentine swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lankinen counters with a thumping low kick.
A head kick misses from Valentine.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lankinen! But no joy.
Valentine tries to clinch up.
Valentine lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lankinen's sensitive parts.
Valentine cracks Lankinen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#TD#
Valentine closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lankinen is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Valentine is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lankinen is just riding it out for now. Valentine eventually gives up the hold.
Lankinen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Valentine is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Valentine not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Lankinen is defending against the submission attempts here by Valentine. #SUB#
Valentine is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Valentine is looking for a kimura but Lankinen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Valentine to get the leverage. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Valentine is keen to just control but Lankinen is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Valentine is trying to work for a kimura but Lankinen is defending well. #SUB#
Valentine is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lankinen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Valentine. #SUB#
Valentine wants to work for an arm triangle but Lankinen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T3#
Lankinen wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Valentine is looking for a kimura but Lankinen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Valentine to get the leverage.
Valentine throwing shots but Lankinen is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Valentine 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.
Lankinen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Valentine's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Valentine's back!
Nova Lankinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lankinen has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Valentine. #T4#
Lankinen has the hooks in. Valentine is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Lankinen landing with strikes.
I really don't envy Valentine right now.
Valentine is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Hare of the Dog Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Lankinen working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Valentine tries to escape but Lankinen has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Lou Valentine is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Valentine wants to control his opponent's hands but Lankinen gets his hands free.
Lou Valentine overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Valentine rolls, trying to escape but Lankinen keeps control of the position. #SUB2#
Valentine is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Lankinen gets his way!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Valentine is really stuck here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lou Valentine showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Valentine 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: GAMMA#1048 Milo v Oscar
Date: Mar 23, 2024

#R1#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bond.
Lankinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bond was well out of range. Poor timing from Lankinen.
Bond scores with a jab to the body.
Bond thuds his shin into the meat of Lankinen's side.
We've been told by Bond's head coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bond fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lankinen.
Lankinen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bond tries to land a front kick but Lankinen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lankinen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bond jabs Lankinen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bond scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT#It looks like Nova Lankinen has been cut.
Bond uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lankinen.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lankinen. #T1#
Bond swings for the body but Lankinen moves out of range.
Bond lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bond misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lankinen.
Lankinen misses with a hook
letting Bond counter with a right hand.
Bond scores with a shot to the body.
A nice combination there by Lankinen. #CUT2#It looks like Gunner Bond has been cut.
Lankinen throws a lazy right hand but Bond sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bond pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bond swings for the body but Lankinen moves out of range. #T2#
Lankinen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bond is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lankinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bond.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lankinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bond was well out of range. Poor timing from Lankinen.
Bond scores with a hook.
Bond lands a head shot.#ROC#Lankinen is rocked!
Bond connects with a solid leg kick. #KD#
Bond lands a big right hand that sends Lankinen crashing to the mat! Bond stays standing though and waves Lankinen back to his feet!
Lankinen is still on wobbly legs! Can Bond finish him?
A slapping body kick lands there for Bond.
Bond throws a pinpoint strike between Lankinen's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Lankinen crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Bond scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gunner Bond!
After winning the bout, Gunner Bond thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GAMMA#1041 Hawk v Cross
Date: Feb 10, 2024

#R1#
Weight throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lankinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Welter Weight has been cut.
Lankinen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#KD#
Lankinen lands a big uppercut and Weight crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Weight looks OK. Lankinen waves Weight back to his feet!#ROC#Weight is rocked!
Weight lands a jab.
Weight is still on wobbly legs! Can Lankinen finish him?#CUT2#It looks like Nova Lankinen 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!
Lankinen cracks Weight with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Weight falls to his knees and Lankinen doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nova Lankinen!
Nova Lankinen thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GAMMA#1036 Beau v Wrecks
Date: Jan 13, 2024

#R1#
Santo Amaro jabs Lankinen right on the nose. Lankinen blinks but takes it well.#CUT#It looks like Nova Lankinen has been cut.
Santo Amaro thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Lankinen. Santo Amaro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lankinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Santo Amaro looks to land a left hand but Lankinen moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Lankinen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lankinen ducks under a wild hook from Santo Amaro.
Lankinen moves out of range as Santo Amaro strikes.
Lankinen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lankinen slips under a jab.
Lankinen is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Santo Amaro misses.
Santo Amaro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lankinen misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Santo Amaro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Santo Amaro throws a body kick that misses. #T1#
Santo Amaro blocks the body kick.
Lankinen slips a jab from Santo Amaro.
Lankinen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lankinen thuds his right hand into Santo Amaro's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Santo Amaro throws a hook but Lankinen blocks it.
Nice straight punches there by Santo Amaro. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Santo Amaro.
Lankinen lands a nice hook to Santo Amaro's body. Santo Amaro takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lankinen misses with a low kick.
Lankinen ducks under a wild hook from Santo Amaro.
Lankinen lands with a straight right. Santo Amaro didn't see that one coming.#T2#
A cross from Santo Amaro lands.
Lankinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lankinen misses with a left hand
and Santo Amaro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lankinen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Santo Amaro counters with a nice uppercut.
Santo Amaro throws a hook but Lankinen blocks it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
The crowd cheers as Santo Amaro lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lankinen doesn't seem phased though.
Lankinen swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL#
and Santo Amaro counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Santo Amaro.
Still in the clinch, Santo Amaro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lankinen blocks an uppercut.
Lankinen pushes Santo Amaro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Santo Amaro. #T3#
Lankinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lankinen. #BC2#
Lankinen manages to break the clinch.
Lankinen slips a jab from Santo Amaro.
Nice straight punches there by Lankinen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lankinen.
Santo Amaro throws out a loose jab but Lankinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Santo Amaro is looking to clinch.
Lankinen moves away from the strike by Santo Amaro.
It seemed like Lankinen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lankinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lankinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Santo Amaro is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T4#
Santo Amaro staying out of range there.
Santo Amaro scores with a shot to the body.
Lankinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Santo Amaro throws out the jab.
Lankinen flicks out a counter leg kick but Santo Amaro steps away.
Lankinen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lankinen misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Lankinen.
Lankinen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Santo Amaro has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Some bone on bone action there as Santo Amaro checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Junqueiro Santo Amaro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nova Lankinen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Lankinen blocks a jab.
Santo Amaro takes a swing at Lankinen's ribcage but misses.
Lankinen throws out a counter right but Santo Amaro avoids it with no problem.
Santo Amaro checks a leg kick nicely.
Santo Amaro scores with a nice head shot.
Santo Amaro lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lankinen looks to throw the jab but Santo Amaro is out of range.
Santo Amaro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lankinen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lankinen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Santo Amaro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lankinen can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santo Amaro throws a hook but Lankinen blocks it.
Santo Amaro bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lankinen's head backwards.
Santo Amaro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lankinen. #T1#
A good leg kick by Lankinen.
Junqueiro Santo Amaro is winning the standup battle so far.
Santo Amaro throws a body shot but no joy.
Lankinen throws a jab when Santo Amaro was well out of range.
Santo Amaro appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Santo Amaro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lankinen throws out a counter right but Santo Amaro avoids it with no problem.
A good leg kick by Santo Amaro.
Lankinen slips under a jab from Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lankinen.
A telegraphed right hand from Santo Amaro misses the target.
Lankinen misses the jab.#T2#
Santo Amaro slips a straight right by Lankinen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Santo Amaro. Lankinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Santo Amaro misses with a body punch
and Lankinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lankinen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Santo Amaro has time to react.
Santo Amaro misses with a jab to the body
and Lankinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Santo Amaro takes one on the button.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lankinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Santo Amaro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lankinen looks to land a left hand but Santo Amaro moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Lankinen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Santo Amaro counters with a leg kick.
Santo Amaro misses with a body kick.
Santo Amaro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lankinen.
Lankinen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Santo Amaro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lankinen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lankinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Santo Amaro fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lankinen, pushing him back against the cage.
Santo Amaro swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Lankinen breaks from the clinch.
Lankinen misses with a left hand
enabling Santo Amaro to counter with a crisp jab.
Lankinen misses with a body shot. #T4#
Santo Amaro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've been informed that Lankinen has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Santo Amaro throws a big shot that misses.
Santo Amaro throws a jab but it's blocked by Lankinen.
Santo Amaro lands a nice hook to Lankinen's body. Lankinen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Santo Amaro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lankinen misses with a straight right.
Lankinen lands with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santo Amaro avoids the head kick by Lankinen.
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 Junqueiro Santo Amaro will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nova Lankinen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Santo Amaro looks to land a combination but Lankinen avoids it well.
Lankinen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lankinen looks to land a left hand but Santo Amaro moved out of range nicely.
Santo Amaro is looking to counter punch.
Lankinen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Santo Amaro buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Good shot there by Santo Amaro.
Lankinen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Santo Amaro on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lankinen lands a jab to the nose.
Danga de danga de dang - Santo Amaro scores with a four punch combination!
Lankinen moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Santo Amaro 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.
Lankinen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lankinen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lankinen throws a leg kick which misses Santo Amaro's front leg but catches the back leg as Santo Amaro tries to avoid it.
Santo Amaro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Santo Amaro.
Lankinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Santo Amaro.#T2#
Santo Amaro scores with a punch to the head.#CUT#That has opened up Nova Lankinen's cut even more.
Santo Amaro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lankinen scores with the left hand. Santo Amaro knows he should have avoided that one.
Santo Amaro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Junqueiro Santo Amaro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Santo Amaro works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santo Amaro looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Santo Amaro connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lankinen momentarily.
Santo Amaro checks a leg kick.
Santo Amaro throws an off balance right hand
and Lankinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Lankinen misses with a straight left.
Santo Amaro misses with a looping right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lankinen! But no joy.
Lankinen lands an overhand right.
Santo Amaro swings widly with a right hand
and Lankinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Santo Amaro throws a sloppy head kick and Lankinen moves out of range easily.
Santo Amaro on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lankinen. Lankinen obviously looking to wear him down.
Lankinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Santo Amaro tried to counter with a leg kick but Lankinen avoided it.
Santo Amaro lands a leg kick that knocks Lankinen off balance momentarily.
Nova Lankinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Santo Amaro throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lankinen.
An inside leg kick lands from Santo Amaro.
Lankinen misses the jab.
Santo Amaro swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Santo Amaro throws the left hand but Lankinen avoids the punch easily.
A punch lands to the side of Lankinen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lankinen tries to score with a low kick but Santo Amaro moves his leg out of the way.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santo Amaro scores with a jab. Lankinen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Santo Amaro scores with a hook to the body. Lankinen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lankinen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Santo Amaro tests Lankinen's chin there with a solid looking shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Junqueiro Santo Amaro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Santo Amaro 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Junqueiro Santo Amaro!
A relieved looking Junqueiro Santo Amaro 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: GAMMA#1031 Tam v Nova
Date: Dec 16, 2023

#R1#
Yu Tai fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Nova Lankinen has been cut.
Lankinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yu Tai manages to avoid it.
Lankinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yu Tai throws out the jab.
Yu Tai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lankinen.
A little feinted left hand from Yu Tai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Yu Tai swings for the body but Lankinen moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lankinen! But no joy.
Yu Tai throws a shot to the body.
Lankinen misses with a lunging right hand
and Yu Tai makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A jab from Lankinen misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lankinen misses with a wild body shot.
Yu Tai walks into a jab.
Yu Tai lands with a cross. #T1#
Yu Tai lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lankinen will feel that in the morning.#KD#
Yu Tai drops Lankinen with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Lankinen looks back up at him and smiles so Yu Tai waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Lankinen is rocked!
Some wild striking there from Yu Tai.
Yu Tai is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Lankinen hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tam Yu Tai!
Tam Yu Tai retains his welterweight title!
After winning the bout, Tam Yu Tai thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GAMMA#1027 Tam v Custer
Date: Nov 25, 2023

#R1#
Lankinen circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lankinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barrengarry lands a jab to Lankinen's midsection.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Lankinen 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.
Barrengarry uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lankinen has time to react.#CUT#It looks like Nova Lankinen has been cut.
Lankinen's corner calls for a 1-2. Lankinen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT2#It looks like Logan Barrengarry has been cut.
Lankinen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barrengarry's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Lankinen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barrengarry slips a straight right by Lankinen.
Barrengarry throws a lazy right hand but Lankinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1##CL#
Barrengarry has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lankinen blocks a body shot from Barrengarry.
Barrengarry lands a shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Barrengarry.
Barrengarry misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barrengarry.
Lankinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barrengarry's elbow.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lankinen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lankinen continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barrengarry.
Barrengarry lands an uppercut.
Barrengarry lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lankinen backwards.
Lankinen lands with a left to the head.
Barrengarry 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.
Barrengarry blocking some punches.
Barrengarry swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barrengarry misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Good body shot from Barrengarry.
Barrengarry misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lankinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Lankinen breaks the clinch.
Barrengarry lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Barrengarry misses with the combination.
Lankinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barrengarry scores with a hook.
Barrengarry walks into a straight right hand from Lankinen.
Lankinen lands the left hand.
Barrengarry throws a right hand that misses
and Lankinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Lankinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barrengarry throws out the jab.
Barrengarry bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lankinen's head.
No joy there for Lankinen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barrengarry misses with a kick to the body.
A left lands for Barrengarry.
Barrengarry lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Barrengarry is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lankinen.
It seemed like Lankinen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lankinen misses with a straight left. #T4#
Lankinen digs a good body shot into Barrengarry's ribs.
Barrengarry throws the left hand but Lankinen avoids the punch easily.
Lankinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lankinen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barrengarry scores with a nice right hand.
Barrengarry misses with a series of wild punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lankinen! But no joy.
Lankinen tries to bum rush Barrengarry with a series of wild strikes but Barrengarry uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As Lankinen tries to get set, Barrengarry tries to push him back and clinch up but Lankinen manages to avoid the attempt.
Barrengarry tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
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 Logan Barrengarry will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Lankinen misses the target.
Lankinen wants to land a leg kick but Barrengarry is out of range.
Barrengarry looks to score with a jab to the body but Lankinen is just out of range.
Lankinen throws a hook but Barrengarry blocks it.
Barrengarry was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barrengarry jabs at Lankinen's body.
Lankinen throws a jab when Barrengarry was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lankinen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barrengarry can pounce on him.
A lazy body kick from Barrengarry
and Lankinen counters with a right hand to the body.
Barrengarry slips under a jab from Lankinen.#T1#
Barrengarry is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Barrengarry throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Lankinen to counter with a crisp jab.
A lazy left from Lankinen finds it's target.
Lankinen throws a hook but Barrengarry avoids it easily.
Barrengarry misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Lankinen to counter with a crisp jab.
Lankinen drops Barrengarry with a big left hand! Barrengarry is injured, injured bad! Lankinen jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nova Lankinen!
Nova Lankinen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GAMMA#1022 Maline vs Herbert
Date: Oct 28, 2023

#R1#
Lankinen misses with a hook. Almunecar ducked under it nicely.
Almunecar moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT2#It looks like Alcide Almunecar has been cut.
Lankinen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Almunecar.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lankinen avoiding damage. #BC#
Almunecar manages to break the clinch.
Lankinen misses with a hook.
Almunecar is looking to counter with head kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Lankinen.
Almunecar throws a head kick that misses
and Lankinen counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Lankinen looks to land a left hand but Almunecar moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Almunecar pushes Lankinen up against the cage in a clinch.
Lankinen working aggressively here.
Almunecar scores with a hook to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lankinen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Almunecar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Lankinen 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.
Lankinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Almunecar misses with a punch to the body.
Lankinen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Almunecar's efforts to push away.
Almunecar scores with a shot to the side of Lankinen's head.
Almunecar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lankinen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Almunecar misses with a punch to the body.
Almunecar blocks a body shot from Lankinen.
Almunecar throws a head punch that misses.
Almunecar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Almunecar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lankinen backwards.
A short right from Lankinen.
Lankinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Almunecar uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Almunecar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Almunecar misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lankinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Almunecar throws a shot from downtown. Lankinen moves away and avoids it.
Almunecar misses with a shot to the body
enabling Lankinen to counter with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Lankinen misses the target.
Almunecar throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Lankinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Almunecar misses with a straight right. #T3#
Lankinen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#ROC2#Almunecar is rocked!
Almunecar fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lankinen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Oh Almunecar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Almunecar drops his hands momentarily and Lankinen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT2#Alcide Almunecar's cut is getting worse.
Almunecar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Lankinen.
Lankinen slips under a jab.
Almunecar seems to have got his legs back now.
Lankinen misses with a left hand
and Almunecar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Almunecar misses with a straight right.
Lankinen pounces like a tiger and cracks Almunecar with a vicious hook! Almunecar is down but not out! Lankinen follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nova Lankinen!
Nova Lankinen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GAMMA#1018 Buster v Milo
Date: Sep 30, 2023

#R1#
Lankinen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by De Fiore.
De Fiore tries a head kick but it misses.
Lankinen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lankinen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice body kick from De Fiore.
Lankinen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL#
De Fiore clinches with his opponent. #BC#
De Fiore pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
De Fiore scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lankinen in his tracks.
De Fiore is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A slow jab from Lankinen misses its intended target.
De Fiore is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
De Fiore stuns Lankinen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from De Fiore.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lankinen checks a leg kick.
Lankinen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
De Fiore connects with a right hand. Lankinen shakes it off.
De Fiore connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
De Fiore scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lankinen doesn't seem bothered though.
De Fiore throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lankinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Attilio De Fiore has been cut.
An inside leg kick lands from De Fiore.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Fiore. Lankinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Fiore walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lankinen staying out of range there.
De Fiore really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
De Fiore moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
De Fiore just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Lankinen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A cross from Lankinen lands.
De Fiore is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lankinen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice cross by De Fiore.
De Fiore takes a swing at Lankinen's ribcage but misses.
Lankinen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lankinen throws an overhand right that lands on De Fiore's shoulder, as De Fiore tries to avoid the shot.
De Fiore lands with a slapping head kick. #T2#
De Fiore misses with a double jab.
Lankinen throws an off balance right hand
and De Fiore counters with a nice leg kick.
De Fiore misses with a left hand
and Lankinen counters with a nice uppercut.
Lankinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lankinen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lankinen misses with a looping left.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Lankinen 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.
De Fiore looks to score with a jab to the body but Lankinen is just out of range.
Lankinen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from De Fiore with a body shot.
De Fiore misses with a hook.
De Fiore listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
De Fiore with a nice calf kick.
Lankinen checks the leg kick.
De Fiore moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lankinen looks to land a left hand but De Fiore moved out of range nicely.
De Fiore throwing a counter right hand but Lankinen manages to avoid it.
De Fiore waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lankinen.
De Fiore cracks Lankinen with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've been told by De Fiore's head coaches at Hammer House of Horror that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
De Fiore is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T3#
Lankinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Fiore feints and then cracks Lankinen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lankinen down.
De Fiore misses with a body shot.
Lankinen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lankinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Fiore.
De Fiore throws a leg kick but Lankinen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lankinen thinks about the counter body kick.
De Fiore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lankinen.
De Fiore fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lankinen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
De Fiore lands a nice hook to Lankinen's body. Lankinen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
De Fiore misses with a wild combination.
It seemed like Lankinen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
De Fiore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A lazy body kick from De Fiore
and Lankinen counters with a nice uppercut.
De Fiore dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lankinen. That did some damage!
Lankinen misses with an uppercut.
De Fiore scoring well with a low kick there. #T4#
Lankinen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
De Fiore is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lankinen connects with a good right hand that stumbles De Fiore. De Fiore circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
De Fiore scoring well with a low kick there.
De Fiore lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lankinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
De Fiore connects with a solid leg kick.
De Fiore misses with an uppercut
and Lankinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
De Fiore cracks Lankinen with a right hand to the side of the head.
De Fiore connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
De Fiore lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Fiore uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lankinen.
A nice leg kick from De Fiore, right into the meat of the thigh.
De Fiore misses with a double jab.
Lankinen lands a glancing blow to the side of De Fiore's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Attilio De Fiore dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Attilio De Fiore'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#
Lankinen misses with an uppercut. De Fiore saw that one coming.
De Fiore swinging wildly here.
De Fiore's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lankinen under the eye.
De Fiore jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
De Fiore throws a big shot that misses.
Lankinen throws out a counter right but De Fiore avoids it with no problem.
De Fiore delivers a nice body kick.
De Fiore throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lankinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lankinen 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.
Lankinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De Fiore fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lankinen just manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping body kick lands there for De Fiore.
De Fiore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Lankinen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A low kick lands for De Fiore.
De Fiore works Lankinen's body with a nice hook.
De Fiore fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lankinen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
De Fiore lands with an overhand left.
De Fiore misses with a hook.
Lankinen connects with an inside leg kick.
Lankinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Fiore misses with a looping right.
Lankinen feints a counter leg kick.
De Fiore works the jab nicely.
De Fiore catches Lankinen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lankinen looks to land a right hand but De Fiore moved out of range.
Lankinen blocks the body kick.
De Fiore fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lankinen checks it well.
A jab from De Fiore does it's job there.
A swing and a miss from De Fiore.
De Fiore lands the left hand.
Lankinen walks into a jab.
De Fiore lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lankinen's sensitive parts. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Fiore throws the left hand but Lankinen avoids the punch easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by De Fiore.
De Fiore avoids the body shot from Lankinen.
De Fiore is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lankinen can do to turn this around?
Lankinen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A nice inside leg kick there by De Fiore. That's going to slow Lankinen down.
De Fiore bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
De Fiore throws an overhand right that lands on Lankinen's shoulder, as Lankinen tries to avoid the shot.
De Fiore tried to score with a low kick but Lankinen checks it.
De Fiore misses with a body kick.
De Fiore catches Lankinen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lankinen throws a big shot that misses.
Lankinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lankinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Lankinen misses the target. #T3#
De Fiore lands a two punch combo.
De Fiore goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lankinen throws out a loose jab but De Fiore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lankinen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
De Fiore uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lankinen.
De Fiore ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lankinen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
De Fiore is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lankinen.
Lankinen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lankinen throws out a loose jab but De Fiore uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Fiore throws a sloppy body shot
and Lankinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#Attilio De Fiore's cut is getting worse.
De Fiore throws a hook but Lankinen blocks it.
Lankinen feints a counter leg kick.
De Fiore moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
De Fiore misses with a lunging right hand
and Lankinen counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Fiore throws out a loose jab but Lankinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Attilio De Fiore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from De Fiore misses
and Lankinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A low kick from De Fiore misses
and Lankinen counters with a three punch combo that has De Fiore backing up. De Fiore nods at Lankinen to acknowledge the strikes.#T4#
Lankinen throws a lazy right hand but De Fiore sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
De Fiore scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
De Fiore throws a head kick that misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by De Fiore!
Lankinen blocks a head kick by De Fiore.
De Fiore throws a low kick but Lankinen avoids it.
Lankinen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
De Fiore misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
De Fiore swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lankinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lankinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Fiore.
Lankinen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and De Fiore counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Fiore moves away from the strike by Lankinen.
De Fiore fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
De Fiore cracks Lankinen with a good jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Attilio De Fiore dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Attilio De Fiore'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Lankinen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Lankinen scores with a nice right hand.
Lankinen swats away the attempt to clinch by De Fiore.
Lankinen throws a predictable looking body shot
and De Fiore counters with a leg kick.
De Fiore stuns Lankinen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
De Fiore with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lankinen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
De Fiore with a nice cross.
De Fiore misses with a double jab
and Lankinen counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by De Fiore.
Lankinen scores with a punch to the head.
De Fiore slips under a jab.#T1#
Lankinen takes one to the chin there.
Lankinen staying out of range there.
Nice jab there from De Fiore.
Lankinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Fiore swings for the body but Lankinen moves out of range.
Lankinen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
De Fiore misses with a body shot.
Lankinen throws a shot from downtown. De Fiore moves away and avoids it.
De Fiore pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lankinen is out of range and De Fiore settles back down.
De Fiore misses with a hook. Lankinen ducked under it nicely.
Lankinen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
De Fiore lands with a shot to the body.
De Fiore misses with a head kick.
Lankinen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lankinen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lankinen misses with a straight right. #T2#
De Fiore tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Lankinen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
De Fiore connects with an inside leg kick.
De Fiore misses with a body shot.
Lankinen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
De Fiore scores with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Fiore scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
De Fiore misses with an uppercut
and De Fiore takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#Attilio De Fiore's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
De Fiore swings widly with a right hand
and Lankinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#De Fiore is rocked!
De Fiore tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Oh De Fiore is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
De Fiore scores with a hook to the body. Lankinen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lankinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Fiore.
Lankinen throws out a counter right but De Fiore avoids it with no problem.
De Fiore seems to have got his legs back now.
Lankinen stuns De Fiore with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
De Fiore throws the kick towards the body but Lankinen avoids it.
De Fiore connects with a jab.#KD2#
Lankinen sends De Fiore crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Lankinen is motioning to the referee to let De Fiore up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT2#Jeez, Attilio De Fiore's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Lankinen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3#
De Fiore lands a leg kick that knocks Lankinen off balance momentarily.
Lankinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from De Fiore misses the target.
De Fiore throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lankinen.
De Fiore with a hook.
De Fiore throws a sloppy head kick
and Lankinen counters with a big right hand! Oh De Fiore is in trouble here! Lankinen follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nova Lankinen!
Nova Lankinen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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

#R1#
Lankinen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Queen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cyrus Deangelo Queen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Queen lands with an uppercut that bounces Lankinen off the cage and back into range.#CUT2#It looks like Nova Lankinen has been cut.
Queen misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Lankinen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#KD2#
Queen lands a big head kick that sends Lankinen tumbling to the mat! Queen takes a step backwards and waves Lankinen back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Lankinen is rocked!
Queen staying out of range there.
Oh Lankinen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Queen misses with a body kick.
Lankinen seems to have got his legs back now.
Queen misses with a body punch
and Lankinen counters with a straight right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Queen. That snapped Lankinen's head back.
Lankinen finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Queen's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Lankinen falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cyrus Deangelo Queen!
An out of breath Cyrus Deangelo Queen 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 275
Date: Aug 11, 2023

#R1#
Lankinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fochi.
Lankinen swings for the body but Fochi moves out of range.
Fochi scores with a jab to the body.
Lankinen scores with a nice strike.
Lankinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lankinen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fochi throws a poor cross that misses
and Lankinen counters with a straight right hand.
Lankinen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fochi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lankinen moves away.
Lankinen throws a shot to the body.
Lankinen misses with a hook.#T1#
Fochi throws a hook but Lankinen avoids it easily.
Lankinen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Fochi 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.
Fochi defending well as Lankinen loads up on a big left hand.
Fochi with the counter takedown but Lankinen avoids it easily.
Fochi throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Lankinen to counter with a crisp jab.
Fochi staying out of range there.#TD2#
Fochi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fochi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lankinen keeps working.
Lankinen is looking for a sweep.
Fochi is looking to take a break and control but Lankinen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Fochi has knee on belly momentarily but Lankinen bucks him off and regains half guard.
Fochi controlling the pace.
Lankinen is refusing to be controlled, as Fochi sits in half guard.
Fochi controlling the action here.
Lankinen tries to get to full guard but Fochi has control of the leg. #T3#
Lankinen is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Chuckles Strenght and Conditioning, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fochi is trying to control. Lankinen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fochi is pressing down on Lankinen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lankinen is holding on for now.
Fochi keeps trying to improve his position.
Fochi wants to control but Lankinen is keeping him busy.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Fochi is pressing down on Lankinen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lankinen is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Fochi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lankinen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fochi trying to control from Lankinen's half guard. Lankinen has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Lankinen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lankinen keeping full guard, as Fochi tries to pass.
Fochi looking to sit in guard and control but Lankinen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fochi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fochi looking to pass the guard.
Fochi advances position into side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nova Lankinen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Fochi misses with a jab to the body
and Lankinen counters with a stiff right hand.
Fochi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lankinen rather than just go for the knockout.
Fochi misses with an uppercut.
Fochi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fochi avoids the body shot from Lankinen.
Fochi misses with a body punch
and Lankinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lankinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Michael Fochi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fochi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lankinen defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lankinen scores with a jab.#T1#
Fochi throws a poor cross that misses #KD#
and Lankinen counters with a nice right hand that sends Fochi toppling to the canvas! Fochi scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Lankinen finish him?!#ROC#Fochi is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Michael Fochi has been cut.
A big right from Lankinen misses.
It seemed like Fochi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fochi is still on wobbly legs! Can Lankinen finish him?
Lankinen drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Fochi's head, knocking him out cold! Lankinen is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nova Lankinen!
An out of breath Nova Lankinen 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 271
Date: Jul 30, 2023

#R1#
Lankinen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Barrengarry chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Logan Barrengarry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lankinen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Barrengarry back to the cage. Lankinen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Barrengarry misses with a series of wild punches.
Lankinen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Lankinen 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.
Lankinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barrengarry.
Lankinen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barrengarry swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lankinen swings widly with a right hand
and Lankinen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Nova Lankinen has been cut.
Lankinen avoids a kick to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Barrengarry 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Barrengarry waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lankinen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barrengarry looks to score with a jab to the body but Lankinen is just out of range.
Barrengarry just misses with a punch to the body.
Lankinen lands a high kick! #T1#
Nice defenses there by Lankinen.#KD#
Barrengarry lands a big head kick that sends Lankinen tumbling to the mat! Barrengarry takes a step backwards and waves Lankinen back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Lankinen is rocked!
Barrengarry throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lankinen counters with a stiff right hand.
Barrengarry moves in looking to clinch but Lankinen pushes him off.
Barrengarry lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lankinen avoids the head kick by Barrengarry.
Barrengarry throws a jab but it's blocked by Lankinen.
Lankinen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lankinen slips a straight right by Barrengarry.
Barrengarry misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lankinen.
Barrengarry throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barrengarry has been working on his boxing with his coaches at House of 1000 Corpses in the buildup to the fight.
Barrengarry is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lankinen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T2#
Barrengarry throws an overhand right that lands on Lankinen's shoulder, as Lankinen tries to avoid the shot.
Lankinen throws a leg kick that is checked#KD#
and Barrengarry counters with a nice right hand that sends Lankinen toppling to the canvas! Lankinen scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Barrengarry finish him?!
Lankinen is still on wobbly legs! Can Barrengarry finish him?
Barrengarry scores with a kick to the body.
Barrengarry lands a jab to Lankinen's midsection.
Lankinen looks winded!
Lankinen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
BAM! Barrengarry delivers a spinning backfist that drops Lankinen like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Logan Barrengarry!
Logan Barrengarry thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 265
Date: Jul 05, 2023

#R1#
Barbosa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lankinen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barbosa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lankinen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Despite the aggression on Lankinen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Lankinen 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.#CL#
Barbosa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lankinen, pushing him back against the cage.
Barbosa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lankinen backwards.
Barbosa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lankinen looking to stall.
Lankinen gets through Barbosa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Antonio Barbosa has been cut.
Barbosa lands a left hand.
Lankinen lands a left hand.
Barbosa digs a right hand underneath Lankinen's ribcage. Lankinen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Barbosa struggles to land a body shot inside as Lankinen controls his hands.
Barbosa tries a body shot but Lankinen blocks it.
Barbosa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lankinen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
Still in the clinch, Barbosa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lankinen blocks a body shot from Barbosa.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lankinen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbosa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lankinen backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Barbosa misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lankinen.
I was talking to Barbosa's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barbosa.
Barbosa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lankinen looking to stall.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lankinen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barbosa.
Barbosa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barbosa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lankinen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Barbosa's brow.
Lankinen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Barbosa digs a right hand underneath Lankinen's ribcage. Lankinen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Still in the clinch, Barbosa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barbosa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lankinen.
Lankinen leaning against his opponent.
A short body shot lands from Barbosa as the two fighters clinch.
Lankinen looks winded!
Lankinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lankinen tries to break the clinch but Barbosa is controlling the position.
Barbosa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lankinen is trying to break free.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barbosa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Lankinen blocks a body shot from Barbosa.
Barbosa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lankinen is trying to break the clinch but Barbosa is controlling him.
Lankinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Barbosa.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbosa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lankinen backwards.
Lankinen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barbosa.
Barbosa tries to work over Lankinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barbosa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barbosa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Barbosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barbosa tries to work over Lankinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barbosa lands a right hand.
Barbosa struggles to land a body shot inside as Lankinen controls his hands.
Lankinen takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barbosa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Barbosa on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Barbosa.
Barbosa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Lankinen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Lankinen gets tackled into the cage by Barbosa. Barbosa maintains the clinch.
Barbosa avoids a wild elbow strike from Lankinen.#T3#
Lankinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbosa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Barbosa misses with a punch to the body.
Lankinen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Barbosa up against the cage.
Lankinen wants to stall.
A short uppercut from Barbosa.
A short right from Barbosa on the inside.
Barbosa lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lankinen.
Barbosa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lankinen backwards.
Barbosa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lankinen's efforts to push away.
Lankinen lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
Lankinen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Barbosa moves into range and clinches up with Lankinen.
A short right from Barbosa on the inside.
Barbosa avoids the elbow strike from Lankinen, against the cage.
Lankinen trying to control the position but instead, Barbosa has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lankinen into the cage.#T4#
Barbosa tries a body shot but Lankinen blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Barbosa.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbosa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barbosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lankinen's elbow.
Barbosa keeps control of Lankinen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short uppercut from Barbosa.
Lankinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lankinen lands with a left to the head.
Barbosa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lankinen backwards.
Barbosa lands a body shot.
Barbosa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barbosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lankinen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A body shot lands from Barbosa.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbosa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Barbosa.
Lankinen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Barbosa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barbosa.
Good body shot from Barbosa.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Barbosa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Barbosa's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Barbosa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barbosa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lankinen can do to turn this around?
Barbosa doesn't manage to clinch there - Lankinen circles away.
Lankinen keeps the fight on the outside.
Lankinen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barbosa tries to clinch up.
Antonio Barbosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbosa tries to clinch but Lankinen moves out of range.
Lankinen blocks a head kick by Barbosa.
As Barbosa backs off Lankinen throws a huge counter combo but Barbosa manages to avoid it all.
Barbosa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Barbosa tries to clinch but Lankinen is having none of it.
Barbosa looks to score with a jab to the body but Lankinen is just out of range.
A big right from Lankinen misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa darts in trying to clinch
and Lankinen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL#
Barbosa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lankinen, pushing him back against the cage.#T1#
Lankinen tries to land knees in the clinch but Barbosa avoids the damage to the body.
Lankinen looking to stall.
Lankinen has Barbosa pushed against the cage.
Lankinen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lankinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barbosa lands a body shot.
Barbosa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lankinen is leaning against Barbosa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Barbosa has a couple of punches blocked by Lankinen.
Barbosa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lankinen has a couple of punches blocked by Barbosa.
Lankinen throws a head punch that misses.
Barbosa misses with a punch on the inside.
Barbosa throws a punch but it's blocked by Lankinen.
Barbosa working aggressively here.
A body shot lands from Lankinen.
Barbosa has Lankinen pressed against the cage, preventing Lankinen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Barbosa misses with a punch on the inside.
Barbosa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lankinen.
Barbosa lands a hook that snaps the head of Lankinen backwards. #T2#
Barbosa swings wildly with an uppercut but Lankinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbosa tries to throw a body punch but Lankinen avoids it by throwing Barbosa back against the cage.
Barbosa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lankinen lands with a left to the head.
Barbosa tries a body shot but Lankinen blocks it.
Barbosa lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short body shot lands from Lankinen as the two fighters clinch.
Barbosa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barbosa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barbosa struggles to land a body shot inside as Lankinen controls his hands.
Barbosa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lankinen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lankinen misses with some punches.
Barbosa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lankinen backwards.
Lankinen lands a shoulder strike.
Lankinen throws a head punch that misses.
Lankinen wants to stall.
Barbosa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lankinen takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Barbosa lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Barbosa fails to land.
Barbosa lands a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Barbosa as the two fighters clinch.
Lankinen is breathing heavily.
Barbosa digs a right hand into Lankinen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lankinen's gas tank.
A short body shot lands from Barbosa as the two fighters clinch.
Barbosa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lankinen.
Barbosa blocks a body shot from Lankinen.
Barbosa digs a right hand into Lankinen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lankinen's gas tank.
Barbosa struggles to land a body shot inside as Lankinen controls his hands.
A short left from Barbosa.
Barbosa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Barbosa lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Barbosa as the two fighters clinch.
Barbosa lands a shot to the body.
Barbosa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lankinens head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbosa misses with a body punch.
A short left from Barbosa. #ROC#Lankinen is rocked!
Barbosa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lankinen blocks a body shot from Barbosa. #T4#
Lankinen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Barbosa cracks Lankinen with a nice body shot.
Barbosa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Barbosa lands a shoulder strike.
Lankinen is still on wobbly legs! Can Barbosa finish him?
Barbosa lands a shoulder strike.
Barbosa pushes Lankinen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barbosa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lankinen is trying to break the clinch but Barbosa is controlling him.
Barbosa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Barbosa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barbosa pushes Lankinen against the cage. Barbosa is working some dirty boxing. Barbosa pushes off with a quick right hook! Lankinen goes down! Lankinen tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Barbosa moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antonio Barbosa!
Antonio Barbosa 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 257
Date: Jun 02, 2023

#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Capac.
Capac takes a swing at Lankinen's ribcage but misses.
Manco Capac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lankinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Capac on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lankinen moves out of range as Capac strikes.
Lankinen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Capac misses with a straight right.
Capac fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Capac goes for a double leg but Lankinen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lankinen continues to drive forward.
Lankinen stalling.
Capac gets through Lankinen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Nova Lankinen has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lankinen.
Lankinen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lankinen scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Capac fails to land.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Capac throws a punch but it's blocked by Lankinen.
Lankinen taking a breather. #T1#
Lankinen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Capac tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lankinen avoids it.#BC2#
Lankinen breaks the clinch.
Lankinen throws a shot from downtown. Capac moves away and avoids it.
Capac shoots in and drives through. Lankinen sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manco Capac. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Capac lands a jab to Lankinen's midsection.
Capac scores with a nice right hand.
Capac throws a hook but Lankinen avoids it easily.
Capac digs a good body shot into Lankinen's ribs.
Capac lands a really nice looking cross but Lankinen seems unphased.
Lankinen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Capac throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lankinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Capac. #T2#
Capac fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A combination from Lankinen does no damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice straight punches there by Capac. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Capac.
Capac misses with a body shot
and Lankinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Manco Capac has been cut.
Capac scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Capac waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lankinen.
Capac connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Capac takes a jab right on the kisser.
Capac fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lankinen manages to avoid it.
Capac connects with a right hand. Lankinen shakes it off.
A jab from Lankinen misses. #TD#
Capac gets the takedown into side control. #T3##SUB#
Capac goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Lankinen rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Capac's guard! Nice work there by Lankinen!
Capac seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Capac is trying to keep Lankinen in close.
Capac looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lankinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Capac is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lankinen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Capac is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Capac working for a triangle but Lankinen defends it easily.
Lankinen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Capac swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Capac looking to control but Lankinen passes into half guard. #T4#
Lankinen moves nicely into side control.
Capac tries to bench press Lankinen off him but Lankinen keeps the position. #SUB2#
Lankinen has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Capac is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Lankinen yanks on the arm and Capac is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Lankinen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nova Lankinen!
An out of breath Nova Lankinen 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 252
Date: May 12, 2023

#R1#
Lankinen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Asakura misses with a straight right.
Asakura gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Asakura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Tyson Asakura has been cut.
Asakura misses with a left hand
and Lankinen counters with a left to the body.
Tyson Asakura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lankinen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Asakura finds it's way round the side to connect with Lankinen's head.
A swing and a miss from Lankinen.
Asakura jabs Lankinen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lankinen throws a hook but Asakura blocks it.
Lankinen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Asakura backing away here, and Lankinen unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Asakura with the inside leg kick.
Asakura lands a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asakura is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lankinen.
Lankinen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Asakura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Asakura fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lankinen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Asakura closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Lankinen counter with a right hand.
Asakura misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lankinen throws out a counter right but Asakura avoids it with no problem.
Asakura throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lankinen moves away from the strike by Asakura.
Asakura throws a shot to the body.
Asakura misses with a lunging right hand
and Lankinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Asakura swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lankinen.
Asakura scores with a jab.
Asakura lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Asakura lands with a good body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asakura connects with a single shot there.#T2#
Asakura throws a good cross that connects.
Asakura tries to clinch up.
Asakura throws a lazy uppercut
and Lankinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nova Lankinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lankinen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Asakura to score with a decent uppercut.#TD#
Lankinen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Asakura to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lankinen has a closed guard, preventing Asakura from standing up.
Asakura has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Asakura is looking to advance position but Lankinen has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Asakura is squirming around, avoiding Lankinen's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Lankinen prevents Asakura from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lankinen controlling from mount.
Lankinen has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Asakura's face.
Asakura in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Asakura working to try and regain half guard.
Lankinen throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Lankinen landing punches.
Lankinen throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier. #T4#
Asakura is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lankinen throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Asakura tries to reverse the position but Lankinen maintains control.
Lankinen scoring with strikes but Asakura is staying in there.
Lankinen throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Lankinen wants to control the pace but Asakura is squirming around nicely.
Asakura tries to reverse the position but Lankinen maintains control.
Asakura in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Asakura taking shots to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lankinen looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Asakura 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.

That was a close round but I would say that Tyson Asakura will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tyson Asakura's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Asakura misses with a right hand
and Lankinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lankinen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Asakura momentarily.
Asakura lands with an overhand left.
Asakura swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lankinen counters with a nice uppercut.
Asakura throws a combination that misses
and Lankinen counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#Tyson Asakura's cut is getting worse.
Asakura fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Asakura throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lankinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lankinen 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.
Lankinen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lankinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Asakura sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asakura lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Asakura misses with a hook.
Lankinen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Asakura fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Asakura lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
A clash of legs there as Lankinen blocks the low kick.
Asakura backing away here, and Lankinen unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Lankinen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Asakura scores with a punch to the head.
Some wild striking there from Asakura.
Asakura throws a big shot that misses.
Lankinen throws an off balance right hand
and Asakura counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Asakura's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lankinen under the eye.
Asakura misses with a body punch
and Lankinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Asakura misses with a lunging right hand
and Lankinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Asakura scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lankinen in his tracks.
Lankinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Asakura.
Asakura misses with a hook.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asakura cracks Lankinen with a good jab.
Asakura falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lankinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Asakura has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#CL#
Asakura closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Asakura with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Asakura tries a knee to the head but Lankinen blocks it. #BC2#
Lankinen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Asakura misses with a combination
and Lankinen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lankinen misses with a two punch combination.
Tyson Asakura is winning the standup battle so far.
Lankinen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Asakura misses with a straight right.
Asakura throws a leg kick
letting Lankinen counter with a right hand. #T3#
No joy there for Asakura, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Asakura misses with a hook.
Asakura misses with a hook.
Asakura misses with a hook
and Lankinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#Tyson Asakura's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Asakura misses with a lunging right hand
and Lankinen counters with a low kick, right behind Asakura 's knee.
Lankinen circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lankinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Asakura uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Asakura looks to throw the jab but Lankinen is out of range.
Lankinen scores with a jab to the head.
Asakura swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little jabbing left from Lankinen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Lankinen moves out of range as Asakura strikes.
It seemed like Lankinen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Asakura misses with a body shot.
Lankinen throws out a counter right but Asakura avoids it with no problem.
Lankinen keeps the fight on the outside.
A big left from Lankinen misses.
Nice defenses there by Lankinen.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Asakura.
Asakura is looking to take a break and control but Lankinen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lankinen struggling a bit here.
Lankinen is looking for a sweep.
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 Tyson Asakura will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tyson Asakura'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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Asakura throws a body shot but no joy.
Asakura tries to clinch up
and Lankinen counters with a nice uppercut.
Lankinen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lankinen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Asakura.
Lankinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Asakura.
Asakura tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lankinen counters with a straight right hand.
Lankinen lands a lovely overhand right.#ROC2#Asakura is rocked!#CUT2#Jeez, Tyson Asakura's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Lankinen in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A jab lands there for Asakura.
Oh Asakura is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Asakura is looking to slow Lankinen down with leg kicks.
Asakura seems to have got his legs back now.
Lankinen takes one on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left lands for Lankinen.#T1#
Asakura misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lankinen counters with a crisp right that sends Asakura to the canvas! Lankinen follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nova Lankinen!
A victorious Nova Lankinen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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

#R1#
Rahman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lankinen on the side of the head.
Lankinen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rahman throws a jab but it's blocked by Lankinen.
Rahman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lankinen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rahman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lankinen counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Abdul Rahman has been cut.
Rahman throws a lazy uppercut #KD2#
and Lankinen counters with a crisp right hand that drops Rahman! Lankinen lets Rahman back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Rahman is rocked!
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!
Lankinen drops Rahman with a naaaaasty hook - Rahman is in real trouble here! Lankinen dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nova Lankinen!
During a confident post fight interview, Nova Lankinen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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

#R1#
Mein Armbach's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mein Armbach duly obliges.
Lankinen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mein Armbach lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mein Armbach fails to land with a series of punches. #CL#
Mein Armbach has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lankinen tries to stall but Mein Armbach uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mein Armbach is trying to push Lankinen away but Lankinen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lankinen working aggressively here. #BC2#
Lankinen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mein Armbach misses with a looping left.
Lankinen connects with an inside leg kick.
Lankinen throws a low kick but Mein Armbach avoids it.
Mein Armbach works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lankinen keeps the fight on the outside.
A left lands for Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach scores with a nice head shot.
Lankinen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach wants to clinch up but Lankinen keeps it at a distance.
Mein Armbach backing away here, and Lankinen unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Mein Armbach tries to clinch up.
Mein Armbach lands a right hook to the body. #CL#
Mein Armbach gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lankinen pushes Mein Armbach back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lankinen slows down the pace here.
Lankinen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mein Armbach throws a head punch that misses.
Mein Armbach tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lankinen's elbow. #BC#
Mein Armbach manages to break the clinch.
Lankinen blocks a head kick by Mein Armbach.
Lankinen scores with a shot to the body.
Mein Armbach is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lankinen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Lankinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mein Armbach changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T2#
Mein Armbach lands a lovely overhand right.
Mein Armbach misses with a hook. Lankinen ducked under it nicely.
It looks like Mein Armbach has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Mein Armbach stuns Lankinen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lankinen avoids the head kick by Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach closes the distance and lands a one-two.
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!
Lankinen throws a head kick but Mein Armbach moves out of range.
Mein Armbach tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lankinen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A nice side step and Lankinen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL#
Mein Armbach rushes Lankinen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Mein Armbach escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bender Mein Armbach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mein Armbach pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lankinen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lankinen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lankinen misses with a leg kick.
Mein Armbach throws a series of punches but Lankinen moves out of range.
Mein Armbach tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lankinen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mein Armbach fails with an attempt to clinch. #T3#
Mein Armbach will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lankinen swats away the attempt to clinch by Mein Armbach.
Lankinen lands with a hook. Mein Armbach tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mein Armbach throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lankinen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mein Armbach throws a head kick that misses.
Lankinen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mein Armbach tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lankinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Mein Armbach.
Lankinen blocks a head kick by Mein Armbach.
Lankinen throws a hook but Mein Armbach avoids it easily.
Lankinen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A big left from Lankinen misses.
Lankinen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lankinen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T4#
Mein Armbach connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A jab from Lankinen does it's job there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lankinen fails to land with a series of punches.
Mein Armbach pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lankinen avoids the head kick by Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach missing with a left hand there. Lankinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mein Armbach misses with a head kick.
It seemed like Lankinen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lankinen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mein Armbach backs up against the cage. #CL#
Mein Armbach has managed to clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lankinen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mein Armbach wants to break free but Lankinen has control.
Mein Armbach wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lankinen has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Mein Armbach pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Mein Armbach moves into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bender Mein Armbach dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Mein Armbach steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lankinen.
A head kick misses from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lankinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab lands there for Lankinen.#CL#
Lankinen tries to keep at a distance but Mein Armbach has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lankinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Mein Armbach uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Mein Armbach breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A right-left combo lands from Mein Armbach. #CL#
Mein Armbach has closed the distance and engaged Lankinen in a clinch.
Mein Armbach lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lankinen stalling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lankinen swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Mein Armbach manages to break the clinch.
Mein Armbach misses with a wild combination.
Bender Mein Armbach is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Mein Armbach tries a head kick but it misses.
Mein Armbach misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lankinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Mein Armbach.
Lankinen misses with a double jab.
Mein Armbach tries a head kick but it misses.
Mein Armbach misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lankinen cracks Mein Armbach with an open hand slap.
Mein Armbach throws a head kick but Lankinen moves out of range.
Lankinen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lankinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lankinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mein Armbach sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mein Armbach throws a head kick that misses.
Mein Armbach tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mein Armbach displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lankinen throws out the jab. #T2#
Mein Armbach throws a sloppy head kick
and Lankinen counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mein Armbach tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lankinen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lankinen! But no joy.
Mein Armbach misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mein Armbach takes one on the button.
A punch lands to the side of Lankinen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lankinen misses with a double jab.
Mein Armbach tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It seemed like Lankinen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Mein Armbach moves into the clinch.
Lankinen is pushing Mein Armbach up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mein Armbach misses with some punches.
Mein Armbach is looking to break free of the clinch but Lankinen has double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mein Armbach.
Lankinen looking to throw knees to the head but Mein Armbach is blocking nicely.
Mein Armbach fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Lankinen throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lankinen. #BC#
Mein Armbach breaks the clinch. #CL#
Mein Armbach has Lankinen up against the cage in a clinch.
Lankinen stalling the fight.
Mein Armbach wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short left from Lankinen.
Lankinen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mein Armbach backwards.
Mein Armbach lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Lankinen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Mein Armbach clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Mein Armbach's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A swing and a miss from Lankinen.
Mein Armbach misses with a hook
and Lankinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lankinen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mein Armbach.#CL#
Mein Armbach fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lankinen, pushing him back against the cage.#T4#
A short right from Lankinen on the inside.
Mein Armbach tries to break free but Lankinen pushes him back against the cage.
Lankinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lankinen looking to stall. #BC#
Mein Armbach manages to break the clinch.
Lankinen avoids the head kick by Mein Armbach.
Lankinen unleashes a big counter combination but Mein Armbach bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Lankinen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mein Armbach throws a head kick that misses
and Lankinen counters with a good, hard body kick but Mein Armbach shrugs it off.
Mein Armbach drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lankinen swats away the attempt to clinch by Mein Armbach.
Lankinen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mein Armbach tries to clinch but Lankinen is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Nova Lankinen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Mein Armbach looks to land a right hand but Lankinen moved out of range.#CL#
Mein Armbach closes the distance and clinches.
Lankinen lands a right hand.
Lankinen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mein Armbach is trying to break the clinch but Lankinen has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Mein Armbach breaks the clinch.
Donk. Lankinen catches Mein Armbach right on the button with a cross.
Mein Armbach misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lankinen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Mein Armbach rushes Lankinen and presses him up against the cage.
Lankinen slowing the pace effectively.
Lankinen stalling against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mein Armbach tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Lankinen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mein Armbach fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mein Armbach ducks under a wild hook from Lankinen.
Mein Armbach dips to his left and cracks Lankinen with an uppercut!#T1#
Mein Armbach throws a head kick that misses
and Lankinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mein Armbach tries a head kick but it misses.
Mein Armbach moves out of range of the strikes.
Mein Armbach pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lankinen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bender Mein Armbach is winning the standup battle so far.
Mein Armbach is looking to clinch.
Mein Armbach is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lankinen keeps the fight on the outside.
Lankinen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lankinen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mein Armbach wants to clinch up but Lankinen keeps it at a distance.
Mein Armbach pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mein Armbach displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lankinen throws out the jab.
A punch combination from Mein Armbach misses.
Mein Armbach throws a head kick that misses.
Lankinen throws out a counter right but Mein Armbach avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Mein Armbach misses with a right hand
and Lankinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mein Armbach throws a good cross that connects.
Mein Armbach with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lankinen to score with a decent uppercut.
Mein Armbach fails with an attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Mein Armbach.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mein Armbach wants to clinch up but Lankinen keeps it at a distance.
Mein Armbach tries to clinch up but Lankinen circles away and keeps his distance.
Mein Armbach rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Lankinen counter with a right hand. #ROC2#Mein Armbach is rocked!
Lankinen walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Mein Armbach drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Lankinen swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Mein Armbach's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nova Lankinen!
Our winner, Nova Lankinen, 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 233
Date: Feb 22, 2023

#R1#
Benny connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lankinen's hands.
Benny rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lankinen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little jabbing left from Lankinen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Benny throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Lankinen to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Benny forces Lankinen back against the cage and clinches.
Lankinen stalling.
Benny lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short left from Benny.
A hook to the body from Benny.
Benny presses Lankinen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Benny goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Benny keeps control of Lankinen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lankinen is struggling to control the position.#BC2#
Lankinen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Benny scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benny just misses with a punch to the body.
Benny connects with the punch.#CUT#It looks like Nova Lankinen has been cut.
Benny swings for the body but Lankinen moves out of range. #T1#
Lankinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Benny steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lankinen.
Benny digs a good hook to Lankinen's body. #CL#
Benny has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lankinen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Benny lands a hook that snaps the head of Lankinen backwards.
Lankinen working aggressively here.
Lankinen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Benny.
Benny is leaning against Lankinen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Lankinen.
Lankinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Benny doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Benny tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Benny scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lankinen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benny lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lankinen.
Benny misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Benny throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lankinens head.
Benny lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T2#
Benny misses with a punch to the body.
Lankinen tries to work over Benny's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lankinen stalls.
Lankinen gets through Benny's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Benny tries a body shot but Lankinen blocks it.
Benny lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Lankinen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#KD#
Benny feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Lankinen sprawling to the canvas! Lankinen rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Benny finish him?! #ROC#Lankinen is rocked!
Jab from Benny.
Lankinen is still on wobbly legs! Can Benny finish him?
Benny circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Lankinen to the canvas! Lankinen doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Benny keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). D.C. Benny!
D.C. Benny thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 224
Date: Jan 18, 2023

#R1#
Lankinen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Asakura connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lankinen scrambles back to his feet.
Lankinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lankinen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lankinen walks into a jab.
Lankinen tries a head kick but it misses.
Lankinen lands a right hook to the body.
Lankinen ducks under a wild hook from Asakura.
Asakura lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lankinen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Asakura misses with a double jab.
Asakura lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Asakura throws a poor cross that misses
and Lankinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Tyson Asakura has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asakura throws a left and a right that both miss
and Asakura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Asakura uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lankinen.
Lankinen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Asakura.
Asakura misses with a low kick. #T1#
Asakura clobbers Lankinen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Asakura lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lankinen's sensitive parts.
Asakura misses with a hook. Lankinen ducked under it nicely.
Asakura misses with a hook.
Lankinen looks to land a right hand but Asakura moved out of range.
Asakura is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lankinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Asakura sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Asakura swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nova Lankinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Asakura throws a shot from downtown. Lankinen moves away and avoids it.
Asakura tries to clinch up.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lankinen! But no joy.
Asakura scores with a hook.
Asakura swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lankinen.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T2#
Asakura lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC#
Asakura breaks from the clinch.
Asakura throws a lazy uppercut
and Lankinen counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lankinen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Asakura connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lankinen scrambles back to his feet.
Asakura moves out of range of the strikes.
Lankinen scores with a nice head shot.
Asakura attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Asakura scores with a nice right hand. #CUT#It looks like Nova Lankinen has been cut.
Lankinen throws a jab when Asakura was well out of range.
Asakura throws a jab when Lankinen was well out of range.
It seemed like Lankinen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lankinen looks to throw the jab but Asakura is out of range.
Asakura tries to clinch but Lankinen is having none of it.
Nice uppercut lands for Asakura. That snapped Lankinen's head back.
Lankinen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Asakura on the side of the head.#T3#
Asakura connects with a single shot there.
Lankinen misses with an uppercut.
Lankinen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Asakura lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
It looks like Asakura has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Lankinen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lankinen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Asakura missing with a left hand there. Lankinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lankinen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A lazy left from Asakura finds it's target.#CL#
Asakura gets a clinch.
Knees to the body from Asakura.
Lankinen stalls.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Asakura breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Danga de danga de dang - Asakura scores with a four punch combination!#T4#
Lankinen is looking to chop away at Asakura's legs.
Asakura is looking to clinch but Lankinen is avoiding it.
Lankinen staying out of range there.
Asakura moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Asakura misses.
It seemed like Lankinen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Asakura tries to clinch there but Lankinen circles away.
Asakura is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Asakura throws a hook but Lankinen blocks it.#TD#
Asakura fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lankinen to the ground. Asakura is now in Lankinen's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asakura trying to control the position from guard on top but Lankinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lankinen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Asakura dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Asakura's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Lankinen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tyson Asakura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asakura moves in looking to clinch but Lankinen pushes him off.
A little jabbing left from Lankinen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jab from Asakura.
No joy there for Asakura, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lankinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Asakura.
Tyson Asakura is winning the standup battle so far.
Lankinen checks a leg kick.
Asakura lands a jab-cross combination.
Lankinen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Asakura feints a jab promting Lankinen to slip. Asakura then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lankinen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#ROC#Lankinen is rocked!
Lankinen misses with a hook.
It looked like Asakura was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lankinen misses with a hook
and Asakura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lankinen is still on wobbly legs! Can Asakura finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lankinen misses with a hook to the body
and Asakura counters with a stiff right hand.
Asakura tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lankinen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Asakura tries to bum rush Lankinen with a series of wild strikes but Lankinen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Asakura scores with a decent looking hook.
Lankinen throws out a loose jab but Asakura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lankinen seems to have recovered his senses.
Asakura turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lankinen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Asakura is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lankinen.
Asakura sizes up Lankinen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Asakura lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lankinen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lankinen 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.
Asakura throws a lazy uppercut
and Lankinen counters with a nice body shot.
Asakura stuns Lankinen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lankinen lands with a straight right. Asakura didn't see that one coming.
Asakura shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lankinen as he jumps to the side. #T2#
Asakura tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Asakura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Asakura fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Asakura lands a nice looking body shot. #CL#
Asakura clinches up against the cage.
Asakura blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Lankinen breaks from the clinch.
Asakura listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Asakura scores with a decent looking hook.
Lankinen throws a lazy right hand but Asakura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lankinen moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Asakura pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lankinen! But no joy.#CL#
Asakura moves into range and clinches up with Lankinen.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lankinen.
Asakura misses with a punch to the body.
Asakura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lankinen can do to turn this around?
Lankinen lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
Lankinen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lankinen misses with a wild body shot.
Asakura was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lankinen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Asakura moves out of range as Lankinen strikes.
Lankinen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lankinen scores with a hook to the body. Asakura takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lankinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lankinen misses with an uppercut
letting Asakura counter with a right hand.
Asakura feints a jab promting Lankinen to slip. Asakura then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lankinen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Asakura misses with a jab, cross combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lankinen! But no joy.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asakura with a jab.
Asakura is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lankinen tests Asakura's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lankinen throws a jab when Asakura was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Asakura misses the target.
Asakura is looking to score with low kicks.
Lankinen throws a hook but Asakura blocks it.
Lankinen slips a jab from Asakura.
Lankinen throws out a counter right but Asakura avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Asakura closes the distance and clinches.
Lankinen lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Lankinen breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Asakura 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#
Asakura keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Asakura. Lankinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lankinen missing with a left hand there. Asakura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lankinen blocks a low kick nicely.
Lankinen moves out of range as Asakura strikes.
Asakura shoots for a double leg takedown but Lankinen sprawls well. He's pushed Asakura's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Asakura throws a looping overhand right but Lankinen ducks down to avoid it.
Asakura slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Asakura bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lankinen's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lankinen misses with a hook. Asakura ducked under it nicely.
Lankinen scores with a punch to the head.
Lankinen defending well as Asakura loads up on a big left hand.
Asakura misses with a few strikes there.
Lankinen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
Good work by Asakura as he checks the leg kick.
Lankinen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Asakura bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Asakura lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Asakura misses with a jab to the body
enabling Lankinen to counter with a crisp jab.
Lankinen looks to throw the jab but Asakura is out of range.
Asakura throws a lazy uppercut
and Lankinen counters with a left and a right that stings Asakura.
Asakura throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Asakura misses with a hook to the body
and Lankinen counters with a crisp 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!
Asakura throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Lankinen to counter with a crisp jab.
Lankinen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Asakura lands with an overhand left.#T2#
Asakura connects with a solid leg kick.
Asakura throws a hook but Lankinen blocks it.
Lankinen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Asakura swings widly with a right hand
and Lankinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Asakura misses its intended target.
Asakura misses with a body shot.
Asakura lands a nice looking body shot.
Asakura connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lankinen's hands.
Nice uppercut lands for Asakura. That snapped Lankinen's head back. #TD#
Asakura fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lankinen sprawls well initially but Asakura persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lankinen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lankinen has his hands on Asakura's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Asakura wanted to stand there but Lankinen had control of the position.
Asakura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Asakura is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lankinen keeping full guard, as Asakura tries to pass.
Lankinen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nova Lankinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Asakura has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Asakura trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lankinen's guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lankinen slips a straight right by Asakura.
Lankinen drops his hands momentarily and Asakura takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Asakura throws a leg kick that misses.
Asakura is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lankinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Asakura.
It seemed like Lankinen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Asakura lands with an uppercut that bounces Lankinen off the cage and back into range.
Lankinen cracks Asakura with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lankinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Asakura.
Lankinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Asakura.
Tyson Asakura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Asakura sizes up Lankinen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyson Asakura showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Asakura 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson Asakura!
A very excited looking Tyson Asakura 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 218
Date: Dec 28, 2022

#R1#
Feet throws a lazy uppercut
and Lankinen counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Seemah Feet has been cut.
Feet goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lankinen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lankinen staying out of range there.
Feet scores with a body shot.
Feet lands with a nice body punch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Feet.
Nice defenses there by Feet.
Feet misses with a right hand
and Lankinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Feet scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Feet swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Good shot there by Feet.
Feet throws a head kick but Lankinen moves out of range.
Lankinen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Seemah Feet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lankinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Feet lands a nice hook to Lankinen's body. Lankinen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lankinen 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.
Feet fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Feet misses with an uppercut.
Lankinen throws out a powerful jab.
Feet misses with a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lankinen! But no joy.
Feet misses with a hook
and Lankinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lankinen misses with a low kick.
Lankinen avoids the body shot from Feet.
Lankinen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Feet.
Feet gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lankinen.
Feet catches Lankinen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Feet misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Feet thows a leg kick but Lankinen checks it
letting Lankinen counter with a right hand.
Lankinen looks to land a left hand but Feet moved out of range nicely.
Feet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lankinen moves away.
Despite the aggression on Lankinen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Feet throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lankinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Feet shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A slow jab from Lankinen misses its intended target.
Feet throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lankinen on the side of the head.
Nova Lankinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Feet walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lankinen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Feet keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lankinen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Feet.
Feet uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lankinen.
Feet throwing a counter right hand but Lankinen manages to avoid it.
A jab from Lankinen misses. #T3#
Lankinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Feet is just out of range.
Feet takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Feet closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Feet breaks the clinch.
Lankinen misses the shot to the body.
Feet shoots in for a takedown but Lankinen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
As Feet backs off Lankinen throws a huge counter combo but Feet manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seemah Feet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lankinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Feet throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lankinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lankinen takes a swing at Feet's ribcage but misses.
Lankinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Feet is just out of range.
Feet tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lankinen defends well and Feet ends up having to push Lankinen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Feet.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T4##BC#
Feet manages to break the clinch.
Feet tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Feet fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lankinen on the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Feet.
Feet shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Feet takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Feet shoots in looking for a takedown. Lankinen tries to sprawl out of it but Feet keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lankinen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Feet 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.

Seemah Feet dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Seemah Feet'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#
Good leg kick by Feet. #CUT#It looks like Nova Lankinen has been cut.
Feet throws a head kick but Lankinen moves out of range.
Feet tries to land a front kick but Lankinen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lankinen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Feets jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Good standup being displayed there by Lankinen as he connects with a hook.
Feet scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CL#
Feet gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Feet gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Feet not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Feet 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.
We've been hearing good reports from Feet'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 ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Feet is trying to work for a kimura but Lankinen is defending well. #T1##SUB#
Feet is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Feet is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lankinen tries to roll over but Feet keeps him under control.
Feet is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Feet moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Lankinen has worked his arm free - good work by Lankinen! #SUB#
Feet swings around for an armbar but Lankinen sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Feet's guard.
Lankinen slips nicely into half guard.
Feet tries to roll over but Lankinen keeps him under control.
Lankinen working Feet over with strikes.
Feet wants to improve his position but Lankinen is controlling well.
Lankinen is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Feet!
Lankinen with a couple of short strikes.#T3#
Feet working to try and regain half guard.
Lankinen lands a big shot there that rocks Feet but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Feet is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Feet is looking to improve his position but Lankinen isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Feet sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lankinen slips a nice elbow through Feet's hands, connecting with Feet's forehead.
Lankinen is pressing down on Feet's thigh, looking to free his foot. Feet is holding on for now. #SUB#
Feet looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Lankinen is nestled in close to Feet, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Feet is looking for a sweep. Lankinen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lankinen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Feet is refusing to be controlled, as Lankinen sits in half guard.
Feet wants to improve his position but Lankinen is controlling well.
Feet gets back to full guard.
Lankinen chips away with some ground and pound.
Lankinen working some strikes from top position.
Lankinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Feet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lankinen won't allow Feet to sweep him here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Nova Lankinen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
A big left from Feet misses.
Feet throws a jab when Lankinen was well out of range.
Feet lands a nice shot that snaps Lankinen's head back.
Feet lands a right hook to the body.
Lankinen avoids the body shot from Feet.
Lankinen loads up on a big right hand but Feet slips the punch.
Feet smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Feet fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Lankinen. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick from Feet, right into the meat of the thigh.
Feet misses the shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Feet.
Jab from Feet.#T1#
Feet listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Feet misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lankinen counters with a stiff right hand.
Feet tries for a takedown but Lankinen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lankinen throws out a counter right but Feet avoids it with no problem.
Lankinen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Feet counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Feet connects with a crisp jab.
Feet throws a head kick that misses.
Nice jab there from Feet.
Feet paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Feet wants to clinch up but Lankinen keeps it at a distance.
Lankinen is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Lankinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Feet moves away.
Feet turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Feet lands a jab to the nose.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Feet throws a sloppy head kick and Lankinen moves out of range easily.
Feet tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lankinen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Feet takes one to the chin there.
Feet closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lankinen circles away.
Lankinen throws out a counter right but Feet avoids it with no problem.
Feet misses with a straight right.
Feet tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Feet tries to score with a low kick but Lankinen moves his leg out of the way.
Lankinen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Feet wants to clinch.
Feet scores with a punch to the head.#T3#
Lankinen lands an overhand right.#CL#
Feet closes the distance and clinches.
Lankinen lands a hook that snaps the head of Feet backwards.
Lankinen blocks a body shot from Feet.
Feet lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lankinen backwards.
Lankinen lands with a right to the head.
Lankinen is pressed up against the cage. Feet has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lankinen down to the mat. Lankinen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seemah Feet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Feet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Feet throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Feet throws an off balance right hand #KD2#
and Lankinen counters with a nice right hand that sends Feet toppling to the canvas! Feet scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Lankinen finish him?!#ROC2#Feet is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lankinen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Oh Feet is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lankinen throws an uppercut from hell that sends Feet clean off his feet! He's out cold! Lankinen stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nova Lankinen!
A victorious Nova Lankinen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 210
Date: Dec 02, 2022

#R1##CL#
Barbosa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Barbosa scores with a shoulder strike.
Barbosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barbosa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barbosa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barbosa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barbosa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lankinen tries to break the clinch but Barbosa is controlling the position.
Lankinen blocks a body shot from Barbosa.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barbosa.
Lankinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barbosa lands a shoulder strike.
Barbosa can't find room to land a body shot as Lankinen controls the action.
Barbosa tries to work over Lankinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barbosa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lankinen misses with the head strike.
Barbosa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lankinen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Barbosa.
Barbosa working aggressively here.
Lankinen taking a breather.
I was talking to Barbosa's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Barbosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbosa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lankinen or not.
Barbosa tries a body shot but Lankinen blocks it.
Lankinen holding his opponent close, against the cage. #T1#
Lankinen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short right from Lankinen.
Barbosa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lankinen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barbosa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barbosa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Barbosa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lankinen is trying to break the clinch but Barbosa is controlling him.
Nice body punch from Barbosa.
Lankinen is trying to maintain a safe position but Barbosa gets an underhook and turns Lankinen into the cage.
Lankinen looking to stall.
Lankinen blocks a body shot from Barbosa.
Barbosa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barbosa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Barbosa.
Barbosa lands a nice shot to the body.
Barbosa lands a nice shot to the body.
Come on Lankinen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Lankinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Barbosa.
Lankinen stalling in the clinch but Barbosa improves position. #T2#
Barbosa tries to throw a body punch but Lankinen avoids it by throwing Barbosa back against the cage.
Barbosa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lankinen backwards. #CUT#It looks like Nova Lankinen has been cut.
Lankinen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Barbosa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barbosa is working Lankinen over against the cage.
Lankinen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbosa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lankinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barbosa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Barbosa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lankinen backwards.
Barbosa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lankinen blocks an uppercut.
Barbosa blocking some punches.
Lankinen blocks a body shot from Barbosa.
Barbosa tries to work over Lankinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barbosa tries to work over Lankinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lankinen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lankinen.
Barbosa lands a nice shot to the body.
Lankinen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Barbosa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Lankinen fails to land.
Lankinen blocks a body shot from Barbosa.
Barbosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lankinen's elbow.
Lankinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barbosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lankinen misses with the head strike.
Barbosa gets through Lankinen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barbosa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barbosa pushes Lankinen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Barbosa as the two fighters clinch.
Lankinen takes a shot to the head.
Barbosa lands with a light punch inside.
Barbosa misses with the head strike.
A short right from Barbosa on the inside.
Barbosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lankinen blocks an uppercut.
Lankinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barbosa's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barbosa.
Barbosa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Barbosa lands with a right to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barbosa lands with a light punch inside.
Barbosa working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
Barbosa misses with a punch on the inside.
Lankinen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lankinen blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Lankinen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lankinen moves out of range of the body kick from Barbosa.
Barbosa looks to clinch
and Lankinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barbosa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lankinen.
Barbosa tries to clinch up but Lankinen circles away and keeps his distance.
Barbosa moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #CL#
Barbosa forces Lankinen back against the cage and clinches.
Lankinen misses with an elbow over the top.
Barbosa struggles to land a body shot inside as Lankinen controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Barbosa.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lankinen blocking some punches.
Barbosa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lankinen.
Barbosa presses Lankinen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC2#
Lankinen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Barbosa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nova Lankinen'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#
Barbosa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Barbosa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lankinen circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Barbosa moves into the clinch successfully.
Lankinen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Barbosa tries to work over Lankinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lankinen misses with an elbow strike.
Lankinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lankinen misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Barbosa.
Barbosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barbosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barbosa is leaning against Lankinen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa throws a head punch that misses.
Barbosa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lankinen can do to turn this around?
Barbosa misses with a punch on the inside.
Barbosa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lankinen effectively controlling the action here.
Barbosa misses with a punch on the inside.
Barbosa lands a body punch in the clinch. #T1#
Barbosa digs a right hand into Lankinen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lankinen's gas tank.
Barbosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hand to the body from Barbosa.
Lankinen is breathing heavily.
Lankinen wants to break free but Barbosa has control.
Barbosa working aggressively here.
Barbosa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lankinen or not.
Barbosa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barbosa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barbosa throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Barbosa fails to land.
Lankinen wants to break free but Barbosa has control.
Barbosa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barbosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lankinen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Barbosa is keeping busy.
Lankinen wants to stall.
Barbosa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lankinen lands a nice uppercut.
Barbosa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barbosa lands a right hand.
Barbosa works on Lankinen's body with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Barbosa digs a right hand underneath Lankinen's ribcage. Lankinen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Barbosa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Barbosa.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lankinen prevents a body shot from Barbosa.
Lankinen lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lankinen.
Barbosa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lankinen is trying to force a seperation but Barbosa has the dominant position.
Barbosa lands a right hand.
Barbosa lands a shot to the body.
Barbosa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Barbosa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short body shot lands from Barbosa as the two fighters clinch.
Barbosa lands a right hand.
Still in the clinch, Barbosa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barbosa presses Lankinen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Barbosa misses with a punch to the body.
Barbosa struggles to land a body shot inside as Lankinen controls his hands.
Barbosa lands an uppercut.
Barbosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lankinen tries to break the clinch but Barbosa is controlling the position.
Barbosa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
A shot in the inside from Barbosa.
Barbosa lands with a short punch from the clinch. #ROC#Lankinen is rocked!
Barbosa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lankinen is still on wobbly legs! Can Barbosa finish him?
Barbosa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lankinens head.
Barbosa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Barbosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barbosa lands a hook that snaps the head of Lankinen backwards.
Lankinen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Barbosa fails to land.
A body shot lands from Barbosa.
Barbosa pushes Lankinen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barbosa creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Lankinen with a big uppercut! Lankinen tries to clinch up but Barbosa pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Lankinen to the mat! Lankinen covers up and Barbosa unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Antonio Barbosa!
Antonio Barbosa thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 201
Date: Nov 06, 2022

#R1#
Lankinen misses with a series of wild punches.
Lankinen missing with a left hand there. Hardaway was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hardaway swings for the body but Lankinen moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Lankinen misses.
Samuel Hardaway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardaway ducks under a wild hook from Lankinen.
Lankinen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hardaway uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lankinen has time to react.#CUT#It looks like Nova Lankinen has been cut.
Hardaway lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hardaway has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Glory 4 Boxing in the buildup to the fight.
Hardaway misses with a hook. Lankinen ducked under it nicely.
Lankinen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardaway throws a head kick that misses
and Lankinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hardaway bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A head kick misses from Hardaway.
Hardaway jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T1#
Lankinen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hardaway misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hardaway misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hardaway throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lankinen slips under a jab.
Hardaway lands with a slapping head kick.
Hardaway's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hardaway duly obliges.
Hardaway avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lankinen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hardaway doesn't seem bothered though.
Hardaway throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hardaway getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardaway throws a combination that misses
and Hardaway takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Hardaway 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.
Hardaway takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lankinen blocks a jab.
Hardaway on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lankinen throws an overhand right that lands on Hardaway's shoulder, as Hardaway tries to avoid the shot.
Hardaway throws a hook but Lankinen avoids it easily.
Lankinen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hardaway.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hardaway. Lankinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hardaway dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lankinen. That did some damage!
Lankinen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hardaway throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hardaway lands a nice looking body kick.#T3#
Lankinen misses with a series of wild punches.
Lankinen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hardaway throws a right hand that Lankinen ducks under and follows up with a left that Lankinen also avoids with ease.
A jab lands there for Lankinen.
Hardaway throws a right hand that Lankinen ducks under and follows up with a left that Lankinen also avoids with ease.
Lankinen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hardaway finds it's way round the side to connect with Lankinen's head.
Hardaway getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hardaway throws a sloppy head kick #KD2#
and Lankinen counters with a nice right hand that sends Hardaway toppling to the canvas! Hardaway scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Lankinen finish him?!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardaway misses with an uppercut. Lankinen saw that one coming.
Nice uppercut there from Lankinen.#ROC2#Hardaway is rocked!#T4##KD2#
Lankinen cracks Hardaway with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Hardaway looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Lankinen finish him?
Oh Hardaway is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lankinen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hardaway jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lankinen pounces like a tiger and cracks Hardaway with a vicious hook! Hardaway is down but not out! Lankinen follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nova Lankinen!
Nova Lankinen 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 192
Date: Oct 09, 2022

#R1#
A slow jab from Mein Armbach misses its intended target.
Bender Mein Armbach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mein Armbach connects with a looping right hand.
Mein Armbach digs a good body shot into Lankinen's ribs.
Mein Armbach dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mein Armbach cracks Lankinen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL2#
Lankinen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mein Armbach gets underhooks to prevent Lankinen's takedown attempt.
Mein Armbach misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lankinen blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Lankinen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lankinen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mein Armbach tries to avoid it but Lankinen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mein Armbach to the ground. Mein Armbach escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mein Armbach is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lankinen.
Lankinen slips under a jab.
Mein Armbach swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Lankinen moves into range and clinches up with Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach gets through Lankinen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mein Armbach pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mein Armbach throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Lankinen can't find room to land a body shot as Mein Armbach controls the action.
Lankinen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mein Armbach pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bender Mein Armbach has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nova Lankinen.
Mein Armbach loads up on a big right hand but Lankinen slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mein Armbach. Lankinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mein Armbach displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lankinen. #CL2#
Lankinen pushes Mein Armbach up against the cage in a clinch.
Lankinen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mein Armbach fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mein Armbach jabs at Lankinen's body.
Mein Armbach ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lankinen moves away.
Lankinen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mein Armbach misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Mein Armbach jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lankinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach misses with a looping left.
Nice sprawl there from Mein Armbach as Lankinen shoots in.
Lankinen lands with a kick to the temple. Mein Armbach shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mein Armbach throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Lankinen has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Lankinen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lankinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mein Armbach lands with a hook. Lankinen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mein Armbach lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #TD#
Mein Armbach darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Lankinen is trying to stand. #T3#
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. Mein Armbach connects with a nice short shot to Lankinen's temple.
Mein Armbach looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mein Armbach scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lankinen trying to control but Mein Armbach postures up.
Mein Armbach trying to mount his opponent but Lankinen defends it.
Lankinen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mein Armbach prevents Lankinen from improving his position.
Lankinen tries to kick Mein Armbach off but Mein Armbach keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mein Armbach lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T4#
Mein Armbach wants to pass to mount but Lankinen is defending the position.
Mein Armbach 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.
Lankinen is trying to control but can't.
Mein Armbach looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mein Armbach trying to mount his opponent but Lankinen defends it.
Mein Armbach landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mein Armbach slows the pace down in half guard.
Mein Armbach 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.
Mein Armbach missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bender Mein Armbach dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Mein Armbach takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD#
Mein Armbach shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lankinen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lankinen keeping moving, preventing Mein Armbach from controlling successfully.
Bender Mein Armbach overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mein Armbach postures up and lands a big shot to Lankinen's brow.
Mein Armbach slips nicely into half guard.
Ground and pound from Mein Armbach.
Lankinen is looking to control Mein Armbach's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lankinen avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mein Armbach drops an elbow to the side of Lankinen's head.
Lankinen is trying to get back to full guard.
Lankinen trying to control but Mein Armbach postures up. #T1#
Lankinen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lankinen can do to turn this around?
Mein Armbach wants to control but Lankinen is keeping him busy.
Lankinen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mein Armbach's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mein Armbach's back!#SUB2#
Lankinen is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Mein Armbach is defending well though. Lankinen let's go of the attempt for now.
Lankinen struggling to keep hold of the position. #SUB2#
Lankinen looking to break Mein Armbach's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Mein Armbach remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Lankinen will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Mein Armbach wants to escape the position. #T2#
Lankinen is trying to stick to Mein Armbach's back but Mein Armbach is turning into Lankinen. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lankinen's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach looking to pass the guard.
Lankinen has his hands on Mein Armbach's head, controlling the position.
Lankinen has momentary wrist control but Mein Armbach slips an elbow through the middle.
Mein Armbach content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mein Armbach throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lankinen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mein Armbach working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mein Armbach postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mein Armbach throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Mein Armbach postures up.
Mein Armbach trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mein Armbach passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lankinen taking punishment in the form of punches.
Mein Armbach tries to advance to mount but Lankinen denies him.
Mein Armbach sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Lankinen is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Mein Armbach works to advance to full mount. Lankinen defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Mein Armbach landing strikes from the mount.
Lankinen tries to reverse the position but Mein Armbach maintains control.
Mein Armbach breaks from Lankinen's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Mein Armbach postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lankinen looks a forlorn figure. #T4#
Lankinen is in a horrible position here. Mein Armbach smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Lankinen swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mein Armbach wants to control the pace but Lankinen is squirming around nicely.
Mein Armbach landing punches.
Lankinen working to try and regain half guard.
Mein Armbach lands a heavy elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bender Mein Armbach 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#
Mein Armbach thuds a left hand into Lankinen's body.#TD2#
Lankinen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lankinen won't allow Mein Armbach to sweep him here.
Mein Armbach keeping moving, preventing Lankinen from controlling successfully.
Lankinen working some strikes from top position.
Mein Armbach wants to sweep here but Lankinen controlling him for the moment.
Lankinen trying to control but Mein Armbach is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mein Armbach keeping full guard, as Lankinen tries to pass.
Mein Armbach looking for a sweep. Not yet Mein Armbach, not yet. #T1#
Mein Armbach avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Mein Armbach escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lankinen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Mein Armbach working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lankinen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lankinen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lankinen won't allow Mein Armbach to sweep him here.
Mein Armbach wants to hit a sweep here but Lankinen passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mein Armbach there!
Mein Armbach working to try and regain half guard. #T2#
Mein Armbach is working hard here to advance position.
Mein Armbach in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Mein Armbach is trying to escape the mount.
Lankinen lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Mein Armbach keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lankinen working Mein Armbach over with strikes here. #T3#
Lankinen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lankinen with shots to the head and body - Mein Armbach looks very uncomfortable down there.
Mein Armbach is in a horrible position here. Lankinen smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Mein Armbach tries to lock up and control but Lankinen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nova Lankinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lankinen lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Mein Armbach manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Lankinen working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Mein Armbach's thigh. Mein Armbach counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Bender Mein Armbach is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lankinen wants to stand but Mein Armbach has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T4#
Lankinen throws a big elbow that misses.
Lankinen throwing strikes from guard but Mein Armbach blocks nicely.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lankinen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mein Armbach being controlled here, momentarily.
Lankinen works a leg free and moves into half guard.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bender Mein Armbach!
In his post fight interview, Bender Mein Armbach gave a big smile as he said 'I Hiav vays of making you taap!! You looze zen You Snooze... Muahhhaahaaa!! '.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 178
Date: Sep 03, 2022

#R1#
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
Lankinen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lankinen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lankinen lands a nice hook to Lee's body. Lee takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lankinen wants to slow Lee down by chopping away at his legs.
Lankinen throws a quick inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Lankinen.
Lee checks a low kick from Lankinen.
Lankinen throws a jab when Lee was well out of range.
Lee digs a good body shot into Lankinen's ribs.
Lankinen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Lankinen throws a low kick but Lee moves out of range easily.
Lee throws a shot from downtown. Lankinen moves away and avoids it.
A shot to the liver by Lee. Beautiful body shot.
Lankinen throws a chopping leg kick but Lee manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#CL2#
Lee closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee tries to stall but Lankinen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lankinen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Lee. #TD2#
Lee jumps guard.
Lankinen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Lankinen is posturing up here but Lee has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Lankinen tries to roll out but it's too tight and Lankinen has to tap! Slick submission there by Lee!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mister Lee!
A very excited looking Mister Lee 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 167
Date: Aug 03, 2022

#R1#
Lankinen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lankinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jinx throws out the jab.
Lankinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jinx.
Jinx looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jinx lands a jab to the head.
A low kick lands for Jinx.
Lankinen slips a jab from Jinx.
Lankinen looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Jinx scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jinx lands a jab to the nose.
Lankinen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jinx.
Lankinen dives in and grabs Jinx's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jinx pushes down on Lankinen's head and hops out.
Jinx misses with a hook to the body
and Lankinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Leroy Jinx has been cut.
Jinx takes a swing at Lankinen's ribcage but misses.
Jinx fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lankinen manages to avoid it.
Jinx thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lankinen shapes to counter with a head kick.#T1#
Lankinen misses with a lunging right hand
and Jinx counters with a stiff right hand.
Lankinen ducks under a wild hook from Jinx.
Jinx throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lankinen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lankinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jinx.
Lankinen throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jinx darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jinx swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lankinen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lankinen moves out of range as Jinx strikes.
Lankinen with the counter takedown but Jinx avoids it easily.
Jinx throws a hook to the side of Lankinen's head but Lankinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jinx scores with the left hand. Lankinen knows he should have avoided that one. #T2#
Jinx throws a leg kick that misses.
Jinx misses with a low kick.
Jinx misses with a hook. Lankinen ducked under it nicely.
Lankinen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jinx keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice cross by Jinx.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lankinen walks into a straight right hand from Jinx.
Jinx bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jinx throws a chopping leg kick but Lankinen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jinx throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jinx throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lankinen throws a fast counter high kick but Jinx manages to duck under it in time.
Jinx throws a leg kick which misses Lankinen's front leg but catches the back leg as Lankinen tries to avoid it. #T3#
Lankinen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jinx can pounce on him.
Lankinen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A countering left hand to the body from Lankinen misses.
Jinx misses with a straight left.
Leroy Jinx seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jinx scores with a sloppy right hand. Lankinen should have avoided that one.
A jab from Jinx misses.
Lankinen takes a swing at Jinx's ribcage but misses.
Jinx throws a jab when Lankinen was well out of range.
Lankinen is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Jinx is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The fighters circling - Jinx throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lankinen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lankinen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lankinen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lankinen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The fighters circling - Jinx throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Jinx looks to throw the jab but Lankinen is out of range.
Lankinen flicks out a counter leg kick but Jinx steps away.
Jinx misses with a lunging right hand
and Lankinen counters with an inside leg kick.
Lankinen moves out of range as Jinx strikes.
Jinx throws an off balance right hand
and Lankinen counters with a straight right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lankinen ducks under a wild hook from Jinx.
Jinx checks the leg kick.
Lankinen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jinx sprawls well. Jinx wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lankinen gets slowly back to his feet.
Jinx is looking to counter punch.
A good leg kick by Jinx.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leroy Jinx dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leroy Jinx's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Jinx connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jinx scores with a body shot.
Lankinen lands a body shot.
Jinx misses with a hook.
Lankinen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lankinen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lankinen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jinx slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lankinen slips a straight right by Jinx.
Leroy Jinx is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jinx lands a jab to the head.
Lankinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Jinx scores with a jab to the jaw.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Lankinen might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Jinx has got the better of the exchanges.
Lankinen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jinx but Jinx pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1#
Jinx goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A big left from Jinx misses.
Jinx lands a nice looking body shot.
Jinx looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jinx pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Jinx.
Lankinen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jinx can pounce on him.
Leroy Jinx is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lankinen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jinx lands with a hook. Lankinen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jinx feints and then cracks Lankinen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lankinen down.
Lankinen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jinx rather than just go for the knockout.#T2#
Jinx is looking to slow Lankinen down with leg kicks.
Jinx is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lankinen can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Jinx misses.
Jinx looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A swing and a miss from Jinx.
Jinx throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lankinen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jinx lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jinx lands a jab to Lankinen's midsection.
Lankinen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jinx cracks Lankinen with a good jab.
Jinx fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lankinen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice defenses there by Lankinen.
Lankinen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3#
Jinx takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lankinen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
It looked like Jinx was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lankinen.
Lankinen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lankinen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jinx is looking to chop away at Lankinen's legs.
Jinx with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jinx lands a head shot.
Lankinen checks a low kick from Jinx.
Jinx slips a jab from Lankinen.
Jinx swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jinx throws a lazy right hand but Lankinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jinx throws a head kick but Lankinen moves out of range. #T4#
Jinx swings for the body but Lankinen moves out of range.
Jinx throws out a loose jab but Lankinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jinx looks to land a right hand but Lankinen moved out of range.
It seemed like Lankinen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jinx misses with a wild combination.
Lankinen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lankinen is trying desperately to land a takedown but Jinx is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Lankinen.
Jinx punishes Lankinen's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice uppercut there from Jinx.
A swing and a miss from Jinx.
Lankinen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lankinen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jinx 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 Lankinen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lankinen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jinx scores with a nice right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jinx. Lankinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lankinen! But no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leroy Jinx dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Leroy Jinx's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
A slow jab from Jinx misses its intended target.
Nova Lankinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lankinen checks a leg kick.
Lankinen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lankinen scoring well with a low kick there.
The fighters circling - Jinx throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jinx misses with a body punch
and Lankinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jinx throws a leg kick
and Lankinen counters with a nice leg kick.
Jinx scores with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jinx. Lankinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Lankinen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jinx throws out a loose jab but Lankinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lankinen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jinx throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lankinen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jinx getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jinx cracks Lankinen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1#
Lankinen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jinx. Jinx obviously looking to wear him down.
Jinx fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lankinen on the side of the head.
Jinx lands a body shot.
Lankinen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lankinen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jinx throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lankinen tries a quick counter leg kick but Jinx is wise to it.
A good leg kick by Jinx.
Jinx throws a lazy head kick
enabling Lankinen to counter with a crisp jab.
Jinx throws out a loose jab but Lankinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jinx jabs at Lankinen's body.
Jinx misses with an uppercut.
Jinx throws an overhand right that lands on Lankinen's shoulder, as Lankinen tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Lankinen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jab by Lankinen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jinx scores with a jab to the body.
Jinx swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lankinen lands a glancing blow to the side of Jinx's head.#CUT2#Leroy Jinx's cut is getting worse.
Jinx lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jinx dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lankinen misses with a low kick.
Jinx is looking to counter with head kicks.
Jinx misses with a left hand
and Lankinen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lankinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lankinen looks to land a right hand but Jinx moved out of range.#T3#
Jinx scores with a hook to the body. Lankinen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lankinen throws a head kick that misses.
Jinx lands with a hook. Lankinen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jinx lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lankinen at a distance.
Jinx looks to land a left hand but Lankinen moved out of range nicely.
Leroy Jinx is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lankinen slips under a jab.
Jinx lands a lovely overhand right.
A combination from Lankinen does no damage.
It looked like Jinx wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lankinen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lankinen throws out a leg kick but Jinx moves out of range and Lankinen only half commits.
Jinx throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Despite the aggression on Lankinen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T4#
A low kick lands for Jinx.
Lankinen on the wrong end of a nice jab.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lankinen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lankinen sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Jinx is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Lankinen connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jinx some visible discomfort.
Lankinen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jinx defending against the ground and pound.
Lankinen in side control, throwing shots but Jinx defends.
Jinx is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Lankinen asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Lankinen throws an elbow but Jinx slips to the side and avoids it well.
Lankinen throws a strike aimed at the side of Jinx's head but Jinx avoids it well.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26

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

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 159
Date: Jul 04, 2022

#R1#
Christiano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Christiano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lankinen throws out the jab.
Lankinen blocks a low kick nicely.
Christiano ducks under a wild hook from Lankinen.
Christiano misses with a body kick.
Lankinen throws a hook but Christiano avoids it easily.
Lankinen misses with a wild body shot.
Christiano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Christiano swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lankinen.
Lankinen cracks Christiano with an open hand slap.
The fighters circling - Lankinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Christiano throws a hook to the side of Lankinen's head but Lankinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Christiano lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Christiano misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lankinen misses with a low kick as Christiano jumps back.
A low kick from Christiano misses
and Lankinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lankinen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Christiano is out of range and Lankinen settles back down.
Christiano is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lankinen takes one to the chin there.
Christiano slips under a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lankinen avoids the body shot from Christiano.
Lankinen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Christiano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Christiano. That's going to slow Lankinen down.
Lankinen throws a head kick but Christiano moves out of range.
Lankinen throws a shot from downtown. Christiano moves away and avoids it.
Lankinen needs to keep his hands up - Christiano had a free shot at his head there.
Christiano lands a right hook to the body.
Lankinen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Christiano has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FIST OF FURY in the buildup to the fight.
Lankinen throws a hook but Christiano blocks it.
Christiano drops his hands momentarily and Lankinen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lankinen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Christiano counters with a low kick, right behind Lankinen 's knee.
Christiano throws a jab but it's blocked by Lankinen.
Christiano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lankinen.
Christiano pushes Lankinen away with a front kick.
Christiano slips under a jab from Lankinen.
Christiano throws a shot from downtown. Lankinen moves away and avoids it.
Christiano looks to throw the jab but Lankinen is out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Christiano misses the shot to the body.
Christiano throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lankinen counters with a low kick, right behind Christiano 's knee.
Lankinen tries to land a leg kick but Christiano saw it coming and moves away.
Christiano staying out of range there.
Juan Christiano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Christiano throws a wild body kick that Lankinen sees coming a mile off.#T2#
Christiano scores with a sloppy right hand. Lankinen should have avoided that one.
Lankinen avoids the head kick by Christiano.
Christiano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lankinen takes one on the button.
Christiano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lankinen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lankinen fails with the takedown.
Christiano misses the shot to the body.
Lankinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Christiano manages to avoid it.
Lankinen just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromChristiano.
Lankinen throws a lazy right hand but Christiano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Christiano throws a jab when Lankinen was well out of range.
Christiano will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lankinen throws a low kick but Christiano moves out of range easily.
Christiano throws a jab but it's blocked by Lankinen.
A bone on bone clash there as Christiano blocks the leg kick.
Christiano slips under a jab from Lankinen.
Lankinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Lankinen misses with an uppercut. Christiano saw that one coming.
Lankinen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Christiano's sensitive parts. #T3#
Christiano misses with a looping left.
Lankinen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Christiano.
Christiano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A good leg kick by Christiano.
Lankinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Christiano lunges at Lankinen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lankinen's hand.
Lankinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Christiano is just out of range.
Lankinen moves out of range of the body kick from Christiano.
Lankinen throws a leg kick but Christiano sees it coming and moves out of range.
Christiano feints and then cracks Lankinen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lankinen down.
Christiano pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Christiano throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Christiano lands a leg kick that knocks Lankinen off balance momentarily.
Lankinen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Christiano throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Christiano throws a quick inside leg kick.
Christiano throws a hook to the side of Lankinen's head but Lankinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Christiano 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.
That kick from Christiano tenderised Lankinen's leg. Lankinen is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Lankinen.
Christiano throws a low kick, looking for Lankinen's leg but Lankinen calmly moves out of range.
Lankinen throws a poor cross that misses
and Christiano counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lankinen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Christiano moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Christiano cracks Lankinen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lankinen walks into a straight right hand from Christiano.
Lankinen connects with a nice looking jab.
Lankinen throws a low kick, looking for Christiano's leg but Christiano calmly moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Lankinen blocks the leg kick.
A jab from Christiano misses.
Lankinen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Christiano has time to react.
Lankinen throws a leg kick but Christiano checks it.
Lankinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lankinen wants to land a leg kick but Christiano is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Christiano explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Lankinen throws a hook to the side of Christiano's head but Christiano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Christiano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lankinen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Christiano dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Christiano moves out of range of the strikes.
Christiano connects with a jab.
Lankinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Christiano.
Lankinen throws out a counter right but Christiano avoids it with no problem.
Christiano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Christiano keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A jab from Lankinen misses.
Christiano misses with a hook.
Christiano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lankinen can do to turn this around?
Lankinen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lankinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Christiano.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Lankinen might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Christiano has got the better of the exchanges.
A leg kick checked by Lankinen.
Lankinen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Christiano on the side of the head.
Lankinen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lankinen throws a jab when Christiano was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christiano buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lankinen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Christiano shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Christiano misses the shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lankinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Christiano takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Christiano attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T1#
Christiano looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Christiano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lankinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lankinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Christiano with a jab.
A leg kick checked by Christiano.
Christiano throws a leg kick but Lankinen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lankinen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Christiano with the inside leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Christiano throws a solid leg kick but Lankinen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Christiano.
Christiano connects with a body shot.
Christiano tries to work over Lankinen's front leg with a kick but Lankinen checks it.
Lankinen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Christiano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Lankinen misses.
Christiano misses the shot to the body.
Christiano throws a quick inside leg kick.
Christiano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Christiano tests Lankinen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Christiano scores with a sloppy right hand. Lankinen should have avoided that one. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lankinen is defended easily by Christiano.
Lankinen misses with a few strikes there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lankinen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lankinen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Christiano throws a quick inside leg kick.
Christiano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lankinen.
Christiano scores with a jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lankinen checks a leg kick.
Lankinen walks into a left hand.
Christiano throws a jab when Lankinen was well out of range.
Lankinen slips a jab from Christiano.
Lankinen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lankinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Christiano.
A jab from Christiano finds it's way through Lankinen's defenses. #T3#
Christiano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lankinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Christiano.
Lankinen wants to slow Christiano down by chopping away at his legs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Christiano.
Lankinen throws a hook but Christiano avoids it easily.
Christiano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lankinen.
Lankinen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lankinen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Christiano attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lankinen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lankinen misses the jab.
The fighters circling - Christiano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lankinen throws a lazy right hand but Christiano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Christiano was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Christiano misses.
Christiano misses the shot to the body.
Lankinen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Christiano connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lankinen scrambles back to his feet.
Christiano takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lankinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Christiano misses with a looping left.
Lankinen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Christiano doesn't seem bothered though.
Christiano looks to throw the jab but Lankinen is out of range. #T4#
Lankinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Juan Christiano is winning the standup battle so far.
Lankinen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good work by Lankinen as he checks the leg kick.
Lankinen tries a head kick but it misses.
Christiano clobbers Lankinen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lankinen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lankinen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lankinen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lankinen.
Lankinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Christiano was well out of range. Poor timing from Lankinen.
Nice shot lands for Christiano.
Christiano misses with a low kick.
Lankinen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Christiano just misses with a punch to the body.
Christiano stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Christiano wants it to stay on the feet.
Juan Christiano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nova Lankinen.
Christiano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Christiano looks to land a right hand but Lankinen moved out of range.
Lankinen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Christiano. That did some damage!
Christiano throws a sloppy head kick and Lankinen moves out of range easily.
Christiano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lankinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Christiano.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Christiano dominated that second round.
That's time! Christiano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Lankinen checks a low kick from Christiano.
Nova Lankinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Christiano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A decent looking cross lands there for Christiano.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Christiano.
Lankinen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Christiano looks to land a body kick but Lankinen moved away.
Lankinen connects with a nice looking jab.
Christiano swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Lankinen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Christiano won't be happy with that.
Lankinen in side control, throwing shots but Christiano defends. #SUB2#
Lankinen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lankinen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lankinen working the ground and pound but Christiano is defending the strikes.
Lankinen working the ground and pound but Christiano is defending the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Christiano avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Lankinen.
The ground and pound from Lankinen seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Lankinen looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Christiano is avoiding damage well.
An elbow from Lankinen crashes against the mat.
Christiano is trying to control Lankinen's posture but Lankinen avoids it. #SUB2#
Lankinen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Christiano knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Christiano on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Christiano stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Christiano is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Lankinen goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Christiano rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Lankinen's guard! Nice work there by Christiano! #T2#
Christiano wants to get up but he can't break Lankinen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Lankinen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Christiano gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Christiano would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Lankinen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SU#
Christiano stands up from Lankinen's guard - Christiano perhaps looking for a knockout.
Lankinen throws a good cross that connects.
Christiano scores with a leg kick. #T3#
Lankinen throws a jab when Christiano was well out of range.
Christiano pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lankinen is out of range and Christiano settles back down.
Lankinen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Christiano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lankinen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Christiano.
Lankinen slips under a jab from Christiano.
A punch lands to the side of Christiano 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lankinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Christiano tries a head kick but it misses.
Lankinen tries a quick counter leg kick but Christiano is wise to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Christiano. Lankinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lankinen misses with a low kick.
Christiano lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lankinen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A jab from Lankinen does it's job there.
Christiano comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T4#
Lankinen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Christiano defends well and Lankinen ends up having to push Christiano into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Christiano ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lankinen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lankinen throws a jab when Christiano was well out of range.
Lankinen misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Christiano wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Christiano finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lankinen throws a jab when Christiano was well out of range.
Christiano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lankinen.
An attempted straight right counter from Christiano misses the target.
Christiano lands a glancing blow to the side of Lankinen's head.
Lankinen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Christiano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Christiano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Christiano scores with a decent looking hook.
Christiano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Christiano.
A slapping leg kick lands for Christiano.
Juan Christiano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lankinen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lankinen swings away with a leg kick that misses.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Christiano!
Our winner, Juan Christiano, 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 153
Date: Jun 12, 2022

#R1#
Lankinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lankinen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wagner lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wagner scores with a body shot.
Wagner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice side step and Lankinen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wagner dips to his left and cracks Lankinen with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick lands for Wagner.
Konrad Wagner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wagner throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nice defenses there by Lankinen.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lankinen! But no joy.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Wagner misses the target.
Wagner looks to land a right hand but Lankinen moved out of range.
It seemed like Lankinen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lankinen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Wagner.
Wagner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wagner loads up on a big right hand but Lankinen slips the punch.
Wagner misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lankinen! But no joy.
Lankinen misses the shot to the body.
Wagner throwing a counter right hand but Lankinen manages to avoid it.
Lankinen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wagner throwing a counter right hand but Lankinen manages to avoid it.
Wagner keeps Lankinen at a distance using the push kick. #T2#
Lankinen connects with a right hand. Wagner shakes it off.
Wagner 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.
A jab from Wagner misses.
Wagner walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lankinen throws a combination that misses
and Wagner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lankinen throws a head kick that misses.
Wagner thows a leg kick but Lankinen checks it
and Lankinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wagner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lankinen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A left lands for Wagner.#CUT#It looks like Nova Lankinen has been cut.#T3#
Lankinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Wagner.
Wagner finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lankinen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Konrad Wagner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wagner throws a leg kick but Lankinen moved away.
Lankinen with the counter takedown but Wagner avoids it easily.
A jab from Lankinen does it's job there.
Wagner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lankinen throws out a counter right but Wagner avoids it with no problem.
A good leg kick by Wagner.
Wagner throws a hook to the side of Lankinen's head but Lankinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wagner slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wagner tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lankinen is able to avoid easily.#T4#
Some wild striking there from Lankinen.
Wagner connects with a jab.
Wagner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good standup being displayed there by Lankinen as he connects with a hook.
Wagner misses the jab.
It seemed like Lankinen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wagner throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lankinen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Konrad Wagner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nova Lankinen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Wagner misses with a leg kick.
Wagner tried to score with a low kick but Lankinen checks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lankinen! But no joy.
Wagner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lankinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Wagner.
Lankinen misses with a two punch combination.
Wagner throws a lazy body kick
and Lankinen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wagner blocks a low kick nicely.
It looked like Wagner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wagner cracks Lankinen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wagner buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wagner throws an overhand right that lands on Lankinen's shoulder, as Lankinen tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lankinen! But no joy.
Konrad Wagner is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Lankinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wagner moves away.
Lankinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wagner.
Wagner scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lankinen doesn't seem bothered though.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Lankinen might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Wagner has got the better of the exchanges.
Lankinen dives in for a single leg takedown but Wagner sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wagner throws a big shot that misses.
Wagner misses the jab.
Lankinen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CUT2#It looks like Konrad Wagner has been cut.
Wagner just misses with a punch to the body.
Lankinen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wagner defends it well.#T2#
Lankinen ducks under a wild hook from Wagner.
Lankinen lands a jab to the head.
Wagner cracks a nice hook into Lankinen's ribs.
Lankinen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wagner.
An inside leg kick from Wagner misses.
Lankinen lands a head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wagner takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T3#
Lankinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lankinen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Wagner tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lankinen avoids the body shot from Wagner.
A low kick from Wagner is predictable there #TD2#
so Lankinen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lankinen is looking to work some ground and pound but Wagner has wrist control.
Wagner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lankinen can do to turn this around?
Lankinen throws a big elbow that misses.
Lankinen throwing strikes from guard but Wagner blocks nicely.
Wagner preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lankinen lands a couple of elbows.
Lankinen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Lankinen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wagner works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lankinen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lankinen throws a strike but Wagner rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lankinen is on top in guard. #REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wagner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lankinen chips away with some ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lankinen working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Lankinen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lankinen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lankinen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lankinen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lankinen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lankinen chips away with some ground and pound.
Lankinen throws an elbow that misses. Wagner uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lankinen's guard. Nice move by Wagner!#REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Nova Lankinen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Wagner fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lankinen checks it well.
Lankinen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wagner throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lankinen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wagner lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wagner looks to land a right hand but Lankinen moved out of range.
It seemed like Lankinen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wagner throws a sloppy head kick and Lankinen moves out of range easily.
Lankinen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lankinen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wagner circles away quickly and effectively.
Wagner appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lankinen takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T1#
Lankinen checks a leg kick.
Lankinen misses with a lunging right hand
and Wagner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wagner explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lankinen, as that shot connected.
A low kick from Wagner misses
and Lankinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
An inside leg kick lands from Wagner.
Wagner wants to land a leg kick but Lankinen is out of range.
Lankinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2##KD2#
Oooooh!!! Lankinen has knocked Wagner down with a huge combo! Lankinen steps away and waves a wobbly Wagner back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Wagner is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wagner wants to land a leg kick but Lankinen is out of range.
Lankinen throws out a counter right but Wagner avoids it with no problem.
Oh Wagner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wagner misses with an uppercut. Lankinen saw that one coming.
Wagner seems to have got his legs back now.
Wagner bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lankinen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wagner lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lankinen throws a series of punches but Wagner moves out of range.
Lankinen takes a swing at Wagner's ribcage but misses.
Wagner appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T3#
Wagner lands a nice shot that snaps Lankinen's head back.
Wagner throws out a powerful jab.
Wagner looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lankinen throws a shot from downtown. Wagner moves away and avoids it.
Wagner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Lankinen has knocked Wagner down with a huge combo! Lankinen steps away and waves a wobbly Wagner back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Lankinen.
A head kick misses from Lankinen.
Wagner misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Lankinen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
No joy there for Lankinen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lankinen cracks Wagner with an open hand slap.
Lankinen blocks a head kick by Wagner.
Lankinen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lankinen misses with a shot to the body
and Wagner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lankinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wagner.
Lankinen steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Wagner. That one must have hurt.
Wagner walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lankinen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nova Lankinen really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Wagner takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wagner connects with a body shot.
Lankinen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wagner misses with a straight right.
Wagner moves out of range as Lankinen strikes.
Lankinen swinging wildly here.
Wagner throws a big counter combination but Lankinen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Wagner lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lankinen doesn't seem phased though.#T1#
Wagner throws a leg kick which misses Lankinen's front leg but catches the back leg as Lankinen tries to avoid it.
Lankinen needs to keep his hands up - Wagner had a free shot at his head there.
Wagner throws a leg kick that misses.
Lankinen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lankinen misses the jab.
Wagner throws a quick counter head kick but Lankinen was just out of range.
Wagner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lankinen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wagner's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lankinen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wagner scrambles back to his feet.#T2#
Wagner connects with a high kick.
Wagner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lankinen throws out the jab.
Lankinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wagner lands with a nice body kick.
Lankinen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wagner counters with an inside leg kick.
Wagner with a nice cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lankinen ducks under a wild hook from Wagner.
Lankinen unleashes a big counter combination but Wagner bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T3#
Lankinen moves out of range of the body kick from Wagner.
Wagner throws a looping overhand right but Lankinen ducks down to avoid it.
Wagner's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lankinen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wagner scrambles back to his feet.
Wagner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good work by Lankinen as he checks the leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Wagner. That snapped Lankinen's head back. #CUT#That has opened up Nova Lankinen's cut even more.
Lankinen misses with a looping left.
Wagner looks to throw the jab but Lankinen is out of range.
Lankinen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T4#
Lankinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wagner.
Wagner bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Wagner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lankinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Wagner.
Lankinen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wagner throws a head kick but Lankinen moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Lankinen misses.
Lankinen missing with a left hand there. Wagner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wagner tried to counter with a leg kick but Lankinen avoided it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lankinen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wagner circles away quickly and effectively.
Lankinen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wagner checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wagner was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Konrad Wagner had his way with Nova Lankinen in that 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!#R5#
Wagner turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wagner walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lankinen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wagner scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A slow jab from Wagner misses its intended target.
Wagner with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick lands for Wagner.
Wagner throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lankinen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lankinen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Wagner.
Wagner staying out of range there.#T1#
Lankinen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wagner lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wagner throws a body shot but no joy.
No luck for Lankinen with that takedown attempt.
Lankinen misses with a series of wild punches. #T2#
Lankinen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lankinen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lankinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wagner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice leg kick from Lankinen, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lankinen moves out of range as Wagner strikes.
Lankinen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wagner swings for the body but Lankinen moves out of range.
Wagner throws a head kick but Lankinen moves out of range.
Wagner misses with a straight right. #T3#
Lankinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wagner scores with a spinning back kick!
Lankinen moves away from the strike by Wagner.
Lankinen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wagner can pounce on him.
Lankinen slips a straight right by Wagner.
Wagner slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lankinen tests Wagner's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Lankinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lankinen walks into a left hand.
Wagner connects with a single shot there.
Lankinen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wagner's head.
Lankinen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lankinen misses with an uppercut. Wagner saw that one coming.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wagner lands with a good body shot.
Lankinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Konrad Wagner!
Konrad Wagner retains his welterweight title!
Konrad Wagner thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 145
Date: May 15, 2022

#R1#
Rahman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Lankinen.
Lankinen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rahman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lankinen manages to avoid it.
Lankinen throws out a counter right but Rahman avoids it with no problem.
Abdul Rahman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rahman misses with a body shot.
Lankinen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lankinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rahman.
Lankinen ducks under a wild hook from Rahman.
Rahman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lankinen blocks a jab.
Lankinen feints and then cracks Rahman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rahman down.
Lankinen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT2#It looks like Abdul Rahman has been cut.
Lankinen misses with a left hand
enabling Rahman to counter with a crisp jab.
Lankinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lankinen unleashes a big counter combination but Rahman bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Lankinen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lankinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rahman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lankinens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1#
Rahman throws a body punch but Lankinen moves out of range.
Lankinen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A nice leg kick from Lankinen, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lankinen slips a jab and a cross from Rahman.
Rahman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lankinen tries to work over Rahman's front leg with a kick but Rahman checks it.
Lankinen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rahman. Rahman obviously looking to wear him down.
Lankinen avoids the body shot from Rahman.
Rahman takes one on the button.
Rahman darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #KD#
Rahman drops Lankinen with a beautiful combination! Lankinen stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Rahman is looking for the KO!#ROC#Lankinen is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Nova Lankinen has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rahman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rahman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lankinen circles away quickly and effectively.
Lankinen flicks out a counter leg kick but Rahman steps away.
Rahman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lankinen under the eye.
Lankinen slips under a jab.#T2#
Lankinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rahman.
Lankinen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Rahman as he connects with a hook.
Lankinen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A big left from Rahman misses.
As Rahman backs off Lankinen throws a huge counter combo but Rahman manages to avoid it all.
Rahman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lankinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Rahman.
Lankinen slips under a jab from Rahman.
Rahman throws a lazy right hand but Lankinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rahman scores with a hook.
Rahman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rahman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lankinen walks into a left hand.
Rahman connects with the punch.
Rahman is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rahman throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3#
Lankinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rahman.
Lankinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rahman.
Lankinen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lankinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rahman.
Rahman misses with an uppercut. Lankinen saw that one coming.
Rahman misses with a right hand
and Lankinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rahman lands with a hook. Lankinen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rahman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Lankinen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lankinen moves away from the strike by Rahman.
Rahman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rahman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rahman throws a right hand that Lankinen ducks under and follows up with a left that Lankinen also avoids with ease.
Lankinen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Abdul Rahman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rahman throws a looping overhand right but Lankinen ducks down to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rahman tests Lankinen's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Lankinen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rahman misses with a body punch
and Lankinen counters with a nice uppercut.
Rahman falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Lankinen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Rahman! #SUB2#
Lankinen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lankinen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lankinen working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Lankinen throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Rahman is trying to control Lankinen's posture but Lankinen avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lankinen in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Lankinen creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Rahman sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abdul Rahman dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Rahman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lankinen throws out the jab.
Rahman lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rahman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lankinen's head.
Lankinen drops his hands momentarily and Rahman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rahman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Despite the aggression on Lankinen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Good standup being displayed there by Rahman as he connects with a hook.
Rahman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lankinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rahman.
Rahman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice sprawl there from Rahman as Lankinen shoots in.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rahman moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lankinen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rahman on the side of the head.
Lankinen throws an overhand right that lands on Rahman's shoulder, as Rahman tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Lankinen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rahman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lankinen can do to turn this around?
Rahman lands a glancing blow to the side of Lankinen's head.
Lankinen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rahman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lankinen dodges the punch combination from Rahman.
Lankinen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rahman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lankinen counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#Rahman is rocked!#CUT2#Abdul Rahman's cut is getting worse.
A cross from Rahman lands.
Oh Rahman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lankinen is stalking Rahman. Rahman circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Lankinen, and it's lights out! Rahman really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nova Lankinen!
Nova Lankinen thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 138
Date: Apr 20, 2022

#R1#
Matsuzaka rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lankinen counters with a straight right hand.
Matsuzaka moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lankinen lunges at Matsuzaka with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Matsuzaka's hand.
Lankinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lankinen looks to land a left hand but Matsuzaka moved out of range nicely.
Matsuzaka swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Matsuzaka has been working on his boxing with his coaches at GWad's Playpen in the buildup to the fight.
Lankinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matsuzaka slips under a jab from Lankinen.
Matsuzaka throws an overhand right that lands on Lankinen's shoulder, as Lankinen tries to avoid the shot.
Lankinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matsuzaka.
Lankinen misses with a straight left.
Matsuzaka slips a straight right by Lankinen.
Jab, jab by Matsuzaka - just one landing.
Matsuzaka misses with a low kick.
Matsuzaka with a hook.
Lankinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lankinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matsuzaka 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!
Lankinen loads up on a big right hand but Matsuzaka slips the punch.
Matsuzaka finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lankinen! But no joy.
Lankinen goes for a double leg but Matsuzaka avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Matsuzaka continues to drive forward.#T1#
Lankinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matsuzaka.
Lankinen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Matsuzaka swinging wildly here.
Keisuke Matsuzaka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matsuzaka lands a leg kick that knocks Lankinen off balance momentarily.
Lankinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matsuzaka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lankinen.
Lankinen with a jab.
Lankinen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Matsuzaka stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lankinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matsuzaka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Matsuzaka misses the target.
Matsuzaka moves out of range as Lankinen strikes.
Lankinen cracks Matsuzaka with an open hand slap.
Nice jab there from Lankinen.
Matsuzaka looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Matsuzaka, as that shot connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lankinen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lankinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
A slow jab from Lankinen misses its intended target.
Lankinen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Matsuzaka lands with an uppercut that bounces Lankinen off the cage and back into range.
Lankinen takes one to the chin there.
Lankinen blocks the body kick.
Matsuzaka takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Matsuzaka 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.
Matsuzaka jabs Lankinen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Matsuzaka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lankinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matsuzaka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lankinen lands with a cross.
Lankinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lankinen moves out of range of the body kick from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka scores with a jab to the head.
Matsuzaka tries to work over Lankinen's front leg with a kick but Lankinen checks it.
Lankinen throws a body punch but Matsuzaka moves out of range. #CL#
Matsuzaka has taken the fight to the clinch.
Matsuzaka scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Matsuzaka pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T3##TD2#
Lankinen gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Lankinen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lankinen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lankinen missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Lankinen is looking for a kimura here.
Lankinen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lankinen throwing shots but Matsuzaka is blocking nicely.
Lankinen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Matsuzaka is trying to maintain the position but Lankinen is very close to passing his half guard.
Lankinen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Matsuzaka defending well though.
Ground and pound from Lankinen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lankinen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Matsuzaka's head. #T4#
Lankinen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lankinen throwing shots but Matsuzaka is blocking nicely.
Matsuzaka trying to hold on to Lankinen's head to control him but Lankinen postures up.
Lankinen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lankinen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lankinen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Matsuzaka's head.
Lankinen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lankinen thows a huge punch but Matsuzaka dodges it nicely.
Lankinen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lankinen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Matsuzaka is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nova Lankinen 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#
Matsuzaka thuds his right hand into Lankinen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Matsuzaka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matsuzaka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Matsuzaka lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Matsuzaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lankinen.
Matsuzaka looks to score with a jab to the body but Lankinen is just out of range.
Matsuzaka with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lankinen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Matsuzaka defends well and Lankinen ends up having to push Matsuzaka into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Lankinen gets a double leg takedown into Matsuzaka's guard.
Lankinen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Matsuzaka wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lankinen is looking to work some ground and pound but Matsuzaka has wrist control.
Lankinen throws a big right hand that misses.
Lankinen is looking to work some ground and pound but Matsuzaka has wrist control.
Lankinen with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Matsuzaka preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Matsuzaka wants to sweep but no luck.
Lankinen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lankinen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lankinen with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lankinen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lankinen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lankinen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Matsuzaka's head.
Lankinen throws a big elbow that misses.
Matsuzaka is adopting a defensive guard.
Lankinen won't allow Matsuzaka to get back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lankinen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Lankinen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lankinen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lankinen working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Lankinen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lankinen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lankinen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lankinen postures up in Matsuzaka's guard and throws a big left but Matsuzaka blocks it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lankinen throwing strikes from guard but Matsuzaka blocks nicely.
Lankinen lands a couple of elbows.
Lankinen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lankinen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lankinen postures up.
Matsuzaka working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lankinen.
Lankinen landing with the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lankinen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Matsuzaka wants to sweep here but Lankinen controlling him for the moment.
Lankinen is working Matsuzaka over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lankinen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lankinen throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lankinen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lankinen throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Lankinen drops back looking for a leg! Matsuzaka is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Matsuzaka manages to kick Lankinen off! Lankinen jumps back into Matsuzaka's guard.
Lankinen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lankinen postures up in Matsuzaka's guard and throws a big left but Matsuzaka blocks it.
Lankinen throws an elbow that misses. Matsuzaka uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lankinen's guard. Nice move by Matsuzaka!#REVR#
Lankinen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Matsuzaka manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Lankinen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lankinen wants to pass the guard but Matsuzaka is keeping the position.
Lankinen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lankinen lands a couple of digs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matsuzaka utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lankinen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lankinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lankinen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nova Lankinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Lankinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Lankinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsuzaka moves away.
Good shot there by Lankinen.
Matsuzaka throws a hook but Lankinen avoids it easily.
Matsuzaka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lankinen.
Nice shot lands for Matsuzaka.
Lankinen misses with an uppercut
and Matsuzaka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matsuzaka throws a shot from downtown. Lankinen moves away and avoids it.
Lankinen connects with a crisp jab.
Lankinen connects with a single shot there.
Lankinen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Lankinen.
Matsuzaka throws a quick counter kick to the body but Lankinen avoids it.
Lankinen scores with a jab.
Matsuzaka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lankinen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lankinen checks a leg kick.
Keisuke Matsuzaka is winning the standup battle so far.
Matsuzaka takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Matsuzaka throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lankinen scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Matsuzaka moves in looking to clinch but Lankinen pushes him off.
Matsuzaka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lankinen.
Lankinen 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.
Matsuzaka tries to move into range but Lankinen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lankinen looks to land a right hand but Matsuzaka moved out of range.
Lankinen thuds a left hand into Matsuzaka's body.
Lankinen shoots and misses
and Matsuzaka makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Matsuzaka moves in looking to clinch but Lankinen pushes him off.
An inside leg kick from Matsuzaka misses.
A big right from Lankinen misses.
A big right from Lankinen misses.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook. Lankinen ducked under it nicely.
Lankinen feints the counter takedown.
Matsuzaka ducks under a wild hook from Lankinen.
It looked like Matsuzaka was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lankinen.
Lankinen slips under a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Lankinen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nova Lankinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lankinen lands an overhand right.
Lankinen lands with a hook. Matsuzaka tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Keisuke Matsuzaka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Matsuzaka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lankinen.
The crowd cheers as Lankinen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Matsuzaka doesn't seem phased though.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Lankinen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Matsuzaka quickly recovers to half guard.
Lankinen winds up and cracks Matsuzaka with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lankinen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Matsuzaka's head.
Matsuzaka blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lankinen.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lankinen is thwarting Matsuzaka's attempts to control the position.
Lankinen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Matsuzaka's head.
Lankinen throwing shots but Matsuzaka is blocking nicely.
Lankinen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lankinen wants to pass the guard but Matsuzaka is defending well.
Lankinen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nova Lankinen has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Matsuzaka is looking to control Lankinen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Matsuzaka avoid being mounted?
Lankinen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lankinen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Matsuzaka moves into full guard.
Lankinen throws a big elbow that misses.
Lankinen is working Matsuzaka over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lankinen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lankinen throws a big right hand that misses.
Matsuzaka looking to control.
Lankinen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
Lankinen is looking to work some ground and pound but Matsuzaka has wrist control.
Lankinen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lankinen throwing strikes from guard but Matsuzaka blocks nicely.
Lankinen with a nice head shot there.
Lankinen lands a couple of digs.
Matsuzaka has Lankinen pulled in close to control his posture.
Lankinen slips nicely into half guard.
Lankinen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lankinen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lankinen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nova Lankinen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lankinen 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nova Lankinen!
Our winner, Nova Lankinen, 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 127
Date: Mar 13, 2022

#R1#
Some bone on bone action there as Queen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Queen checks a leg kick.#CL2#
Lankinen drives through and clinches with Queen against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lankinen.
Queen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Queen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lankinen blocking some punches.
Lankinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lankinen working aggressively here.
Lankinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Queen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Queen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Queen tries to work over Lankinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lankinen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lankinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Queen controls his hands. #BC2#
Lankinen breaks the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Lankinen.
Queen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lankinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Queen.
It seemed like Lankinen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lankinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Queen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Queen.
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!
Queen misses with a straight left. #T1#
Queen throws a big shot that misses.
Lankinen throws a head kick that Queen semi-blocks.
Queen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Panda Sprawl n Brawl in the buildup to the fight.
Lankinen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lankinen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lankinen throws a sloppy head kick and Queen moves out of range easily.
Queen misses with a low kick as Lankinen jumps back.
Lankinen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lankinen ducks under a wild hook from Queen.
Lankinen looks to throw the jab but Queen is out of range.
Lankinen connects with the punch.
Lankinen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lankinen moves out of range of the strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Queen.
Queen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lankinen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Queen lands with a thumping leg 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!
Lankinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Queen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Queen thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
A big left from Lankinen misses.
Lankinen throws a leg kick that misses.
Lankinen defending well as Queen loads up on a big left hand.
Queen checks a leg kick.
Lankinen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Queen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lankinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Queen was well out of range. Poor timing from Lankinen.
Lankinen misses with a head kick.
Queen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lankinen throws a low kick but Queen avoids it.
Lankinen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Queen tries to work over Lankinen's front leg with a kick but Lankinen checks it.
Lankinen staying out of range there.
Lankinen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lankinen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lankinen moves out of range as Queen strikes.
Lankinen scores with a nice right hand. #T3#
Queen staying out of range there.
Queen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lankinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lankinen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lankinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Queen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lankinen.
Lankinen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Queen. Queen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lankinen misses with a body punch
and Queen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lankinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lankinen clobbers Queen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nova Lankinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lankinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Queen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lankinen.
Queen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A low kick from Lankinen misses
and Queen counters with a straight right hand.
Lankinen throws a nice looking combination but Queen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Queen throwing a counter right hand but Lankinen manages to avoid it.
Queen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Queen throws a lazy right hand but Lankinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Queen pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Queen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lankinen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Queen's knee momentarily.
Lankinen is looking to clinch.
Queen is looking to counter punch.
Lankinen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Queen's head.
Lankinen cracks Queen with a good jab.#CL2#
Lankinen clinches up against the cage.
Queen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Queen misses with a punch to the body.
Queen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Queen lands a shoulder strike. #CUT#It looks like Nova Lankinen has been cut.
Queen tries to work over Lankinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Queen tries to throw a body punch but Lankinen avoids it by throwing Queen back against the cage.
Lankinen blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Lankinen.
Queen throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lankinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Queen.
Lankinen misses with some punches.
Queen swings wildly with an uppercut but Lankinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Queen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lankinen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nova Lankinen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nova Lankinen'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#
Queen looks to land a left hand but Lankinen moved out of range nicely.
Lankinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Queen.
A low kick from Lankinen is predictable there
enabling Queen to counter with a crisp jab.
Lankinen scores with the left hand. Queen knows he should have avoided that one.
Lankinen connects with a looping right hand.
Lankinen scores with a jab to the head.
Lankinen misses the shot to the body.
Lankinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Queen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lankinen throws a right hand that misses
and Queen counters with a straight right hand.
Lankinen scores with a punch to the head.
Queen cracks Lankinen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Queen ducks under a wild hook from Lankinen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lankinen jabs Queen right on the nose. Queen blinks but takes it well.
Lankinen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lankinen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lankinen lands a head kick. Queen smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T1#
Lankinen throws the left hand but Queen avoids the punch easily.
Queen throws an overhand right that lands on Lankinen's shoulder, as Lankinen tries to avoid the shot.
Nova Lankinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lankinen connects with a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Queen.
Lankinen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Queen looks to score with a jab to the body but Lankinen is just out of range.
Nice cross by Queen.
Lankinen throws an overhand right that lands on Queen's shoulder, as Queen tries to avoid the shot.
Queen is looking to counter punch.
Lankinen misses with a hook to the body
and Queen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A slow jab from Queen misses its intended target.
Queen tries to work over Lankinen's front leg with a kick but Lankinen checks it.
Lankinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Queen manages to avoid it.
Queen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lankinen manages to avoid it.
Lankinen throws a series of punches but Queen avoids them all with ease.
Lankinen misses with a straight right. #T2#
Queen scores with a body shot.
Lankinen misses with a straight left.
Lankinen tries to clinch up
and Queen counters with a good low kick that Lankinen was not able to check.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lankinen misses with a straight right.
Lankinen cracks Queen with a good jab.
Queen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lankinen misses with the combination.
Lankinen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Queen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lankinen.
Lankinen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Queen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Lankinen moves into range and clinches up with Queen.#T3#
Lankinen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lankinen lands with a short shot to the head.
Lankinen throws a head punch that misses.
Queen works on Lankinen's body with a couple of short punches.
Lankinen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Queen backwards.
Queen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Queen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Queen.
Nova Lankinen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lankinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lankinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lankinen working aggressively here.
Queen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lankinen has a couple of punches blocked by Queen.
Lankinen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short left from Lankinen.
Lankinen has a couple of punches blocked by Queen.
Lankinen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Queen has a couple of punches blocked by Lankinen.
Lankinen lands with a short shot to the head.
Lankinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lankinen misses with some punches. #T4#
Queen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Lankinen.
Lankinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Queen blocks an uppercut.
Queen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lankinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Queen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Queen can't find room to land a body shot as Lankinen controls the action.
Lankinen blocking some punches.
Lankinen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lankinen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Queen pushes Lankinen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lankinen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Queen backwards.
Nice body punch from Queen - that landed with a thud.
Queen misses with a punch on the inside.
Queen blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Lankinen - that landed with a thud.
A shot in the inside from Lankinen.
Queen blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Lankinen breaks from the clinch.
Queen misses with a hook.
Lankinen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nova Lankinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nova Lankinen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Queen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lankinen.
Queen ducks under a wild hook from Lankinen.
Queen slips a jab from Lankinen.
Queen throwing a counter right hand but Lankinen manages to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lankinen.
Queen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lankinen throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Queen to counter with a crisp jab.
Lankinen scores with a punch to the head.
Lankinen misses the jab.
Lankinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Queen manages to avoid it.
Lankinen throws a hook but Queen avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lankinen throws a hook but Queen blocks it.
Lankinen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Queen is out of range.
Lankinen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Queen counters with a nice body shot.
A big right from Queen misses.
Lankinen throws the left hand but Queen avoids the punch easily.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Queen.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lankinen.
Queen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Queen takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lankinen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A jab from Queen misses.
Queen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lankinen manages to avoid it.
Lankinen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Queen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Queen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lankinen can pounce on him.
Queen throws an overhand right that lands on Lankinen's shoulder, as Lankinen tries to avoid the shot.
Lankinen throws a leg kick but Queen checks it.
Nice body punch from Lankinen.
Lankinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Queen was well out of range. Poor timing from Lankinen.
Queen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ceedee Queen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Queen loads up on a big right hand but Lankinen slips the punch.
Lankinen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Queen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lankinens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Queen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lankinen's head.
Lankinen loads up on a big right hand but Queen slips the punch.
Lankinen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lankinen misses with a hook. Queen ducked under it nicely.
Lankinen misses with a straight left.
Lankinen lands with a slapping head kick.
Lankinen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A decent looking cross lands there for Queen.#CL2#
Lankinen has Queen up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Queen.
Queen cracks Lankinen with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Lankinen breaks from the clinch. #T3#
Lankinen misses with a wild body shot.
Queen throws a jab but it's blocked by Lankinen.
Lankinen staying out of range there.
Lankinen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lankinen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lankinen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Queen at a distance.
Queen defending well as Lankinen loads up on a big left hand.
Queen misses with a hook
and Lankinen counters with a big head kick but Queen shrugs it off.
A slow jab from Lankinen misses its intended target.
Lankinen misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Queen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lankinen throws a low kick but Queen moves out of range easily.
Nice defenses there by Queen.
Queen misses with a wild body shot.
Queen avoids the body shot from Lankinen.
Queen looks to throw the jab but Lankinen is out of range. #T4#
Queen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lankinen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Queen momentarily.
Lankinen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Queen's hands.
Lankinen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lankinen throws a lazy head kick
and Queen 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!
Queen lands a really nice looking cross but Lankinen seems unphased.
Lankinen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lankinen misses with a straight left.
A counter left hand to the body from Queen misses its target.
Queen throws a hook but Lankinen blocks it.
Lankinen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Queen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lankinen.
Lankinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Queen throws a body punch but Lankinen moves out of range.
Lankinen throws a right hand that misses
enabling Queen to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#Lankinen is rocked!
Lankinen misses the shot to the body.
Lankinen is still on wobbly legs! Can Queen finish him?
Lankinen throws a head kick that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nova Lankinen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lankinen 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nova Lankinen!
A very excited looking Nova Lankinen 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 118
Date: Feb 11, 2022

#R1#
The fighters circling - Warrior throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Warrior misses the jab.
Lankinen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Warrior moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lankinen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Warrior throws a body shot but no joy.
Despite the aggression on Lankinen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Warrior lands a nice hook to Lankinen's body. Lankinen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Warrior looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lankinen scores with a sloppy right hand. Warrior should have avoided that one.
Lankinen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Warrior connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lankinen scrambles back to his feet.#CUT#It looks like Nova Lankinen has been cut.
Warrior tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lankinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Warrior.
Nice cross by Lankinen.
Warrior looks to land a left hand but Lankinen moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Lankinen.
Lankinen defending well as Warrior loads up on a big left hand.
Lankinen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lankinen swings for the body but Warrior moves out of range.
Warrior looks to score with a jab to the body but Lankinen is just out of range.
Warrior connects with a jab.
Lankinen avoids the body shot from Warrior.
Warrior tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lankinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Warrior.
Warrior loads up on a big right hand but Lankinen slips the punch.
Lankinen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lankinen throws a body punch but Warrior moves out of range. #T2#
Warrior misses with a lunging right hand
and Lankinen counters with a three punch combo that has Warrior backing up. Warrior nods at Lankinen to acknowledge the strikes.#ROC2#Warrior is rocked!
Warrior is aggressively charging in as Lankinen backs up avoiding any damage. Lankinen tosses out a jab and Warrior runs right into it face first! Warrior is out cold! Lankinen dropped down on all fours and is barking in Warrior's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nova Lankinen!
During a confident post fight interview, Nova Lankinen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 110
Date: Jan 14, 2022

#R1#
Lankinen dodges the punch combination from Mason.
Mason fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Mason closes the distance and clinches.
Lankinen working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Lankinen fails to land.
Lankinen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lankinen has a couple of punches blocked by Mason.
Mason has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lankinen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lankinen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lankinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mason takes a shot to the head.
Lankinen misses with the head strike.
Lankinen stops a takedown attempt from Mason.
Nova Lankinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bea Mason.#BC#
Lankinen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mason 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.
Mason avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Lankinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Lankinen backs off Mason throws a huge counter combo but Lankinen manages to avoid it all.
Lankinen connects with a body shot.
Lankinen slaps away a takedown attempt from Mason, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lankinen tries to bum rush Mason with a series of wild strikes but Mason uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lankinen 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. #CUT#It looks like Bea Mason has been cut.
Lankinen lands the left hand.
Mason takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lankinen misses with a combination #TD2#
and Mason counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mason stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lankinen swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Lankinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mason trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mason postures up in Lankinen's guard and throws a big left but Lankinen blocks it.
Mason tries to free his leg and advance position but Lankinen is retaining full guard.
Mason trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lankinen manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Mason wants to stand and escape but Lankinen is having none of it.
We've been hearing that Lankinen has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Mason working a defensive guard but Lankinen manages to pass into side control anyway. #T3#
Mason is trying to improve his position.
Lankinen working the ground and pound.
Lankinen has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Lankinen working the ground and pound effectively.
Mason is trying to escape the mount. #T4#
Lankinen is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Lankinen connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Lankinen landing shots from mount.
Mason tries to reverse the position but Lankinen maintains control.
Mason tries to hold on but Lankinen pushes him away.
Lankinen lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #ROC#Mason is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lankinen working Mason over with strikes here.
Mason is still in real trouble! Can Lankinen finish him?
Lankinen postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Mason bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Lankinen and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nova Lankinen!
A very excited looking Nova Lankinen 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 100
Date: Dec 03, 2021

#R1#
Lankinen throws a solid leg kick but Valentine takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lankinen.
Valentine doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Valentine connects with a right hand. Lankinen shakes it off.#CUT2#It looks like Nova Lankinen has been cut.
Valentine circles away from the clinch attempt.
Valentine flicks out a counter leg kick but Lankinen steps away.
Lankinen lands a body shot.
Valentine checks a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lankinen.
Lankinen jabs Valentine right on the nose. Valentine blinks but takes it well.
Valentine has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Valentine there as he acknowledges the shot.
Valentine throws a sloppy head kick and Lankinen moves out of range easily.
A jab from Lankinen does it's job there.
Lankinen misses with a straight left.
Valentine only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Lankinen lands a head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lankinen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It seemed like Valentine was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lankinen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Valentine has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T1#
Lankinen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Valentine counters with an outside leg kick.
Lankinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valentine fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Valentine walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lankinen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Valentine is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lankinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valentine.
Valentine takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Valentine closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Valentine misses with a low kick.
Lankinen misses with a lunging right hand
and Valentine counters with a slapping leg kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Valentine 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valentine blocks a leg kick.
Valentine tries a quick counter leg kick but Lankinen is wise to it.
Lankinen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Valentine on the side of the head. #T2#
Lankinen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #TD#
Valentine tries to sprawl but Lankinen drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Valentine is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Valentine actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Valentine actively working from the bottom here.
Valentine trying to control from the bottom.
Lankinen wants to pass to mount but Valentine is defending the position. #SUB2#
Valentine looking for submissions off his back.#T3##SUB2#
Valentine looking for submissions off his back.
Valentine wants to control but Lankinen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lankinen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Valentine is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Valentine gets back to full guard.
Lankinen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Lankinen looking to pass the guard.
Lankinen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Valentine is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lankinen defends well.
Lankinen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Valentine looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Lankinen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lankinen trying to control but Valentine is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nova Lankinen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nova Lankinen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Lankinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lankinen throws a head kick that Valentine semi-blocks.
Valentine gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lankinen.
Nova Lankinen is winning the standup battle so far.
Lankinen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Valentine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Valentine turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lankinen tries to clinch up but Valentine circles away and keeps his distance.
A low kick from Lankinen is predictable there
and Valentine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Valentine misses with a looping right.
Lankinen throws a big shot that misses.
Lankinen tries a low kick but Valentine avoids it.
Valentine lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lankinen misses with a shot to the body
and Valentine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lankinen misses with a low kick as Valentine jumps back.
Lankinen misses with an uppercut
and Valentine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#Lankinen is rocked!
Lankinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valentine can do to turn this around?#T1#
Lankinen throws a looping overhand right but Valentine ducks down to avoid it.
Oh Lankinen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Valentine uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lankinen.
Lankinen seems to have got his legs back now.
Lankinen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Valentine counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#Nova Lankinen's cut is getting worse.
Lankinen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Valentine. That did some damage!
Valentine moves forwards but Lankinen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lankinen throws a leg kick
and Valentine counters with a good low kick that Lankinen was not able to check.
Lankinen misses with an uppercut #KD2#
and Lankinen is countered with a crisp right hand from Valentine that sends him to the canvas! Valentine follows him to the mat into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lankinen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Valentine is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lankinen wants to get back to full guard.
Valentine throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Valentine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lankinen keeps working. #T2#
Lankinen trying to control here.
Valentine not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Valentine stalling away here and it's allowed Lankinen to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Valentine looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lankinen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Valentine.
Valentine stopping the sweep attempt from Lankinen.#SUB#
Lankinen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Valentine can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Valentine trying to control the position from guard on top but Lankinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valentine looking to pass the guard.
Lankinen looking for a sweep. Not yet Lankinen, not yet.
Valentine wants to control from the top but Lankinen keeps moving.
Lankinen wants to sweep but no luck.
Valentine in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Valentine passes Lankinen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lankinen wants to get back to full guard.#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.
Nova Lankinen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Valentine wants to take a breather but Lankinen is having none of it.
Valentine works his foot free and advances to mount.
Lankinen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lankinen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lankinen regains half guard.
Valentine trying to control the action but Lankinen is working from the bottom.
Lankinen wants to control but Valentine is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lou Valentine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nova Lankinen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Valentine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lankinen.
No joy there for Lankinen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lankinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Valentine appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Lankinen pushes Valentine up against the cage in a clinch.
Lankinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Valentine is trying to drag Lankinen to the mat but Lankinen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Valentine tries a body shot but Lankinen blocks it.
Valentine has a couple of punches blocked by Lankinen.
Lankinen presses Valentine against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Valentine.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lankinen.
Lankinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Valentine is trying to drag Lankinen to the mat but Lankinen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A nice right hand lands inside from Valentine. #BC#
Lankinen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Lankinen misses with a body shot.
Valentine let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lankinen avoids the body shot from Valentine.
Lankinen throws a big shot that misses.
Valentine catches Lankinen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice uppercut there from Lankinen.
Lankinen wants to slow Valentine down by chopping away at his legs.
Lankinen avoids the head kick by Valentine.
Lankinen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lankinen throws a right hand that misses
and Valentine counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Valentine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Valentine lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lankinen backwards.
Valentine tries to pull guard but Lankinen won't allow it.
Nova Lankinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lou Valentine.#T2#
Lankinen goes for a takedown attempt but Valentine pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lankinen misses with a body punch
and Valentine counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#Nova Lankinen's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Lankinen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valentine throws an off balance right hand
and Lankinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lankinen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Valentine chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lankinen can pounce on him.
Valentine avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Valentine misses.
Valentine is looking to chop away at Lankinen's legs.
Lankinen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Valentine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lankinen.
Valentine misses with a low kick.
Lankinen takes a swing at Valentine's ribcage but misses.
Lankinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lankinen swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Valentine checks a leg kick.
Lankinen misses with a leg kick
and Valentine counters with a nice leg kick.
Valentine scores with a shot to the body.
Lankinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Valentine.
It seemed like Valentine was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lankinen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Valentine fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lankinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valentine manages to avoid it.
Valentine tries a low kick but Lankinen avoids it.
Valentine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valentine lands a jab.
Lankinen fails with the takedown#KD2#
and Valentine counters with a beautiful punch that sends Lankinen to the canvas! #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valentine trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Valentine is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Valentine drops back looking for a leg! Lankinen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lankinen manages to kick Valentine off! Valentine jumps back into Lankinen's guard.
Valentine throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lankinen is on top in guard. #REVR#
Lankinen slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Valentine.
Valentine is trying to get back to full guard.

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

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

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 92
Date: Oct 27, 2021

#R1#
Queen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lankinen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Good exchange - Queen coming out on top.
Lankinen misses with a hook. Queen ducked under it nicely.
Lankinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Queen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Panda Sprawl n Brawl in the buildup to the fight.
Lankinen misses with an uppercut. Queen saw that one coming.
Queen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL2#
Lankinen rushes Queen and presses him up against the cage.
Lankinen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Queen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lankinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Queen.
Lankinen tries to work over Queen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lankinen misses with the head strike.
Queen takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lankinen.
Queen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Queen breaks the clinch.
Lankinen is looking to chop away at Queen's legs.
Lankinen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Queen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lankinen.
Queen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lankinen is out of range. #T1#
Lankinen looks to land a right hand but Queen moved out of range.
Lankinen misses with a looping left.
Lankinen misses with a looping left.
A big left from Queen misses.
Queen takes one to the side of the head. #CL2#
Lankinen forces Queen back against the cage and clinches.
Lankinen misses with some punches.
Lankinen misses with some punches.
Queen blocks a body shot from Lankinen.
Lankinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Queen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lankinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lankinen has a couple of punches blocked by Queen.
Lankinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lankinen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Queen tries to throw a body punch but Lankinen avoids it by throwing Queen back against the cage.
Lankinen is working Queen over against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Lankinen.
Lankinen misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Queen blocks an uppercut.
Lankinen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Queen backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Queen tries a body shot but Lankinen blocks it.
Lankinen throws a head punch that misses.
Lankinen blocks an uppercut.
Queen tries to throw a body punch but Lankinen avoids it by throwing Queen back against the cage.
Queen can't find room to land a body shot as Lankinen controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Queen.
Queen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Queen.
Lankinen lands a right hand.
Queen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Queen lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Lankinen.
Lankinen misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Lankinen - that landed with a thud.
Lankinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lankinen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Queen is breathing heavily.
Queen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lankinen's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lankinen. #T3#
Queen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lankinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lankinen throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Queen breaks from the clinch.
Queen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lankinens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lankinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Queen is just out of range.
Queen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Queen walks into a stiff left hand from Lankinen.
Lankinen cracks Queen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Queen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nova Lankinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lankinen throws a poor cross that misses
and Queen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Queen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lankinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lankinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Queen.
Lankinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Queen throws out the jab.
Nice defenses there by Queen.
Queen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Queen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lankinen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL2#
Lankinen clinches. #T4#
Lankinen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lankinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lankinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Queen controls his hands.
Lankinen blocking some punches.
Lankinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Queen.
A hook to the body from Lankinen.
Queen blocking some punches.
Queen working aggressively here.
Lankinen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lankinen misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Lankinen fails to land.
Lankinen lands a nice shot to the body.
Lankinen misses with the head strike.
Lankinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lankinen throws a head punch that misses.
Queen prevents a body shot from Lankinen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Queen misses with a punch to the body.
Lankinen has Queen pressed against the cage, preventing Queen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lankinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Queen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lankinen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nova Lankinen dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Queen with a nice cross.
Queen takes a jab right on the kisser.
A combination from Lankinen does no damage.
It looked like Queen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lankinen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Queen on the side of the head.
Queen throws a leg kick but Lankinen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A big right from Lankinen misses.
Lankinen thumps Queen with a low kick.
Lankinen looks to land a left hand but Queen moved out of range nicely.
Lankinen scores with a jab.
Lankinen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lankinen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Queen counters with a nice leg kick.
Queen looks to land a left hand but Lankinen moved out of range nicely.
A clash of legs there as Lankinen blocks the low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Queen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A shot to the liver by Queen. Beautiful body shot.
Lankinen misses with a wild body shot.
Queen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Queen misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Lankinen.
Queen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Queen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lankinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Queen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lankinen.
Lankinen misses with a hook. Queen ducked under it nicely.
Queen clobbers Lankinen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Queen walks into a stiff left hand from Lankinen.
Queen lands a leg kick that knocks Lankinen off balance momentarily.
Lankinen throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Queen counter with a right hand.
Queen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lankinen.
Queen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lankinen throws a hook to the side of Queen's head but Queen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lankinen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Queen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Lankinen.
Queen blocks a jab.
Lankinen misses with a wild combination.
Queen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lankinen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Queen moves out of range as Lankinen strikes.
Nova Lankinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lankinen cracks Queen with an open hand slap.
Lankinen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Queen on the side of the head.
Queen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lankinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Queen.
Queen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lankinen.
Lankinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Queen.
Queen swings for the body but Lankinen moves out of range.
Lankinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Queen. #T3#
Queen slips a jab from Lankinen.
That kick from Queen tenderised Lankinen's leg. Lankinen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lankinen slips under a jab from Queen.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lankinen! But no joy.
Lankinen throws a right and a left that Queen avoids nicely.
Lankinen lands with a shot to the body.
Lankinen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Queen counters with an inside leg kick.
Lankinen misses with a hook to the body
and Queen counters with a nice leg kick.
Queen loads up on a big right hand but Lankinen slips the punch.
Lankinen swings for the body but Queen moves out of range.
Queen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lankinen throws out the jab.
Lankinen throws an off balance right hand
and Queen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Queen throws a body shot but no joy.
Lankinen staying out of range there.
Lankinen throws a lazy right hand but Queen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Queen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T4#
The fighters circling - Queen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lankinen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Queen scores with a decent looking hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice cross by Lankinen.
Lankinen misses with a hook.
Queen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lankinen tries to bum rush Queen with a series of wild strikes but Queen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like Queen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lankinen.
Lankinen misses with a combination
and Queen counters with a low kick, right behind Lankinen 's knee.
Lankinen throws a poor cross that misses
and Queen counters with a straight right hand.
Queen throws a front kick aimed at Lankinen's knee but Lankinen avoids it well.
Lankinen throws the left hand but Queen avoids the punch easily.
Lankinen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Queen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lankinen doesn't seem bothered though.
Queen moves away from the strike by Lankinen.
An attempted straight right counter from Queen misses the target.
Queen misses with a straight left.
Good leg kick by Queen.
Lankinen checks a leg kick nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Queen 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 Lankinen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lankinen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Nova Lankinen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Lankinen tries to clinch but Queen is having none of it.
Lankinen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Queen defending well as Lankinen loads up on a big left hand.
Queen keeps Lankinen at a distance using the push kick.
Queen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lankinen manages to avoid it.
Lankinen misses with a hook.
Lankinen throws a hook but Queen blocks it.
Queen is looking to counter punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Queen. That's going to slow Lankinen down.
Lankinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lankinen blocks a low kick nicely.
Lankinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Queen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lankinen lands with a hook. Queen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lankinen lands with an overhand left.
Queen misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Lankinen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lankinen lands a head shot.
Queen takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Queen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Queen blocks a jab.
Queen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lankinen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Queen scrambles back to his feet.
Lankinen lands with a right hand.
Queen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lankinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Queen.
Queen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Queen misses the jab.
Lankinen checks a leg kick nicely.
Queen with a nice calf kick.
Lankinen swings widly with a right hand
and Queen counters with an outside leg kick.
Lankinen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Queen's head backwards.
Lankinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Queen.
Lankinen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Queen has time to react.
Queen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good standup being displayed there by Queen as he connects with a hook.
Ceedee Queen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Queen works Lankinen's body with a nice hook.
Lankinen looks to land a left hand but Queen moved out of range nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Queen.
Queen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lankinen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Queen in his tracks. #CL2#
Lankinen has managed to clinch.
Queen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Queen.
Queen throws a head punch that misses.
Queen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lankinen.
Queen lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lankinen.
Lankinen blocks a body shot from Queen.
Lankinen misses with the head strike.
Queen lands a body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Queen.
Lankinen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short left from Queen.
A right handed body shot lands from Queen. #T3#
Lankinen misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Lankinen fails to land.
Nova Lankinen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lankinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Queen tries a body shot but Lankinen blocks it.
Lankinen blocks a body shot from Queen.
Lankinen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lankinen pushes Queen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Queen blocks an uppercut.
Lankinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Queen manages to break the clinch.
Queen throws a low kick but Lankinen moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Lankinen rushes Queen and presses him up against the cage.
Lankinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Queen throws a head punch that misses.
Lankinen has a couple of punches blocked by Queen.
A short left from Lankinen.
Lankinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Queen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Queen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Lankinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Queen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lankinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Queen can't find room to land a body shot as Lankinen controls the action.
Queen gets through Lankinen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Queen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Queen tries to throw a body punch but Lankinen avoids it by throwing Queen back against the cage.
Queen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lankinen takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Queen wants to break free but Lankinen has control.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lankinen.
Lankinen misses with a body punch. #BC#
Queen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lankinen misses with a straight left.
Queen throws a jab when Lankinen was well out of range.
Lankinen scores with a three punch combo!
Queen misses with a wild body shot.
Queen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nova Lankinen.
Well Lankinen 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 01, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doomsday takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Doomsday moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sims throws a series of punches but Doomsday avoids them all with ease.
Sims sets himself, and Doomsday steps forward looking for the clinch! Sims avoids it this time.
Nice body punch from Sims.
Sims connects with a body shot.
Sims connects with a body shot that sends Doomsday's belly button to the back.
Trevor Sims seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sims cracks Doomsday with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sims thuds a left hand into Doomsday's body.
Sims scores with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sims lands a nice hook to Doomsday's body. Doomsday takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Sims connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Doomsday's hands.#TD2#
Doomsday is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sims's half guard.
Doomsday with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Doomsday working over Sims with some ground and pound. Sims looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Doomsday has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Doomsday passes into side control, despite Sims's attempt to control the position.
Sims can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Doomsday takes a little break here. Sims wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Doomsday working away.
Sims sneaks back into half guard.
Sims has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Doomsday is working away from the top position though.
Sims is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T3#
Sims controlling the position well.
Sims trying to hold on to Doomsday's head to control him but Doomsday postures up.
Doomsday performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Doomsday uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sims.
Doomsday tries to counter by closing the distance.
Sims keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sims wants to land a leg kick but Doomsday is out of range.
Sims stuffs the takedown.
Sims swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Doomsday is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sims sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sims throws a body punch but Doomsday moves out of range.
As Sims backs off Doomsday throws a huge counter combo but Sims manages to avoid it all.
It looks like Sims has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sims lands a jab to the nose.
Sims digs a good body shot into Doomsday's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trevor Sims dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Sims lands a lovely overhand right.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Doomsday.
Sims is trying to escape the position but Doomsday is controlling the position.
You can see the frustration on Sims's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Doomsday scores with a couple of short elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sims struggling a bit here.
Doomsday trying to control the position but Sims is working away. #T1#
Doomsday working away.
Sims is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Doomsday is controlling him well.
The referee asks Doomsday politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Doomsday prefers to stall for the moment though.
Sims wants to control but Doomsday postures up.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice body punch from Sims. #TD2#
Doomsday closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sims quickly recovers to half guard.#T2##SUB2#
Doomsday is looking for submissions but instead, Sims has regained full guard.
Sims looking to control.
Doomsday is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Sims looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Sims has his foot on Doomsday's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Doomsday works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Doomsday not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doomsday postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sims misses the shot to the body.
Trevor Sims is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sims connects with a crisp jab.
Sims misses with a wild body shot.
A low kick from Sims is predictable there #TD2#
and Doomsday counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sims wants to control but Doomsday is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sims is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Doomsday is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T4#
Sims is looking to improve his position.
Doomsday perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Doomsday is thwarting Sims's attempts to control the position.
Doomsday prevents Sims from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kronos Doomsday showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Doomsday gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sims.
Sims lands a glancing blow to the side of Doomsday's head.
Kronos Doomsday is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sims lands a jab to the head.
Sims throws a good cross that connects.
Sims swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Doomsday tries to counter it with a takedown but Sims pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Trevor Sims is winning the standup battle so far.
Sims throws a shot from downtown. Doomsday moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sims throws a lazy right hand but Doomsday sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And Doomsday tries to counter it with a takedown but Sims pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sims looks to score with a jab to the body but Doomsday is just out of range.
Sims lands with an overhand left.#T1#
Sims tests Doomsday's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Doomsday gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sims counters with a right hand to the body.
Sims is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Doomsday can do to turn this around?
Sims fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Doomsday manages to avoid it.
Doomsday throws a counter combo.
Sims cracks Doomsday with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sims!
Sims scores with a decent looking hook.#T2#
Sims misses with a body kick.
Doomsday wants to counter the offense by Sims and move into the clinch position.
Doomsday tries to move into range but Sims moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sims. Doomsday does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sims throws a hook but Doomsday avoids it easily.
Sims cracks a nice hook into Doomsday's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sims motions for Doomsday to come forward. Sims throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Doomsday steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Sims cracks Doomsday with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sims connects with a crisp jab. #T3#
Sims misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Doomsday.
Sims stalks Doomsday and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Doomsday's face. Doomsday staggers backwards, shaken.#TD2#
Doomsday gets the takedown into side control.
Doomsday in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T4#
Doomsday wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sims keeps working.
Doomsday is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Sims will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Doomsday working away.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Kronos Doomsday 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.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trevor Sims!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 02, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sims misses with a takedown attempt - Walker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Liam Walker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walker is looking to score with low kicks.
Sims changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Walker tries to avoid it but Sims manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Walker to the ground. Walker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Sims closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Walker did well to prevent Sims getting side control.
Walker keeping control of the position.
Sims not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Walker is looking for a sweep. Sims is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sims throws a strike but Walker avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T1#
Sims trying to control the position from guard on top but Walker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sims postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Walker working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Walker misses with a left hand
and Sims counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sims shoots in for a takedown but Walker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Liam Walker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trevor Sims.
Walker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Walker wants it to stay on the feet.
Sims takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT#It looks like Trevor Sims has been cut.
Walker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sims misses with a takedown attempt
and Walker counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Walker lands a nice shot that snaps Sims's head back. #ROC#Sims is rocked!
Walker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sims is still on wobbly legs! Can Walker finish him?
Are you kidding me?! Walker ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Sims clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Liam Walker!

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