Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: TK 13
Date: Oct 13, 2021

#R1#
Nokia throws the kick towards the body but Chu avoids it.
Nokia is looking to slow Chu down with leg kicks.
Nokia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chu misses with a hook.
Nokia is trying to counter with his kicks.
Chu looks to land a left hand but Nokia moved out of range nicely.
Chu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nokia momentarily.
An inside leg kick from Nokia misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Nokia.
Nice shot by Chu.#CL#
Chu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Chu misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Nokia.
Nokia's coach down at Finnish Elite Sport and Fitness Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Nokia's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nokia is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chu is defending well for now.
Chu is struggling to control the position.
Nokia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Chu breaks the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nokia tries to score with a low kick but Chu moves his leg out of the way.
Chu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nokia.
Nokia goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T1#
Nokia throws a leg kick but Chu sees it coming and moves out of range.
Chu blocks a head kick by Nokia.
Chu misses with a wild body shot.
Nokia raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Chu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chu 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.
Nokia lands with a nice body kick.
Chu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nokia moves forwards but Chu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nokia looks for the body kick but Chu saw that one coming.
Chu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nokia swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nokia throws a head kick that misses.
Nokia on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Chu lands a head shot.
Nice body punch from Chu.
Chu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nokia counters with a leg kick.
Nokia looks to land a body kick but Chu moved away.
Nokia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brian Chu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chu misses with a left hand
and Nokia counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #T2#
Nokia goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nokia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nokia throws a body kick that misses.
Chu tries to clinch but Nokia moves out of range.
Nokia raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
That kick from Nokia tenderised Chu's leg. Chu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Chu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Chu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nokia motions for Chu to come forward. Nokia throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chu throws a good cross that connects.
Nokia moves away from the strike by Chu.
A jab from Chu misses.
A low kick from Chu is predictable there
and Nokia counters with a nice body kick.
A clash of legs there as Nokia blocks the low kick.
Chu slips a jab from Nokia.#CL#
Chu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chu avoiding damage as Nokia throws knees to the body.
Chu trying to land knees to the body.
Chu lands an elbow inside. #T3#
Nokia throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Chu throws a head punch that misses.
Chu managing to block the knees to the body from Nokia.
Nokia lands with a right to the head.
Chu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chu avoids the elbow strike from Nokia, against the cage.
Nokia tries to land knees in the clinch but Chu avoids the damage to the body.
Chu throws a head punch that misses.
Nokia tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chu avoids it.
Nokia misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Chu breaks the clinch.
Nokia is looking to land body kicks.
Chu misses with a left hand
and Nokia counters with a low kick, right behind Chu 's knee. #CL#
Chu moves into range and clinches up with Nokia.
Chu scores with a shot to the side of Nokia's head. #BC#
Chu breaks the clinch.
Chu doesn't manage to clinch there - Nokia circles away.
Chu throws a shot from downtown. Nokia moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Chu does it's job there.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chu fails to land with a series of punches.
Nokia moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nokia on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Chu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nokia on the side of the head.
Chu tries to clinch there but Nokia circles away.
Nokia follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Nokia ducks under a wild hook from Chu.
Chu avoids a kick to the body.
Nokia slips under a jab from Chu.
Chu scores with a nice right hand.
Nokia slips under a jab from Chu.
Chu sizes up Nokia with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nokia misses with a head kick.
Nokia staying out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chu connects with a crisp jab.
Chu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nokia.
Nokia counters with a body kick.#CL#
Chu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nokia, pushing him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Chu dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Chu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nokia checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Chu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nokia manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chu closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nokia counters with a body kick that stops Chu in his tracks momentarily.
Chu throws an off balance right hand
and Nokia makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Chu cracks a nice hook into Nokia's ribs.
Nokia blocks the body kick.
Chu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nokia manages to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Nokia checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Chu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chu swings widly with a right hand
letting Nokia counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Brian Chu has been cut.
Chu staying out of range there.
Nokia throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nokia throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Chu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chu thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Chu tries a head kick but it misses.
Nokia shapes to counter with a head kick.
Nokia shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Chu blocks a leg kick.
Nokia takes a swing at Chu's ribcage but misses.
Nokia lands a leg kick that knocks Chu off balance momentarily.
Nokia fakes the leg kick and cracks Chu in the body.
Chu will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#CL#
Chu moves into range and clinches up with Nokia.
Nokia lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nokia lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nokia tries to work over Chu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nokia misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Chu breaks the clinch.
A solid body kick from Nokia.
Nokia thumps Chu with a low kick.
Nokia fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chu.
Nokia checks a leg kick nicely.#T2#
Nokia misses with a low kick.
Nokia scores with a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chu misses with a two punch combination.
Chu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nokia takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Chu tries to close the distance and clinch but Nokia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nokia ducks under a wild hook from Chu.
Nokia tries a head kick but it misses.
Nokia slips under a jab.
A big left from Chu misses.
Nokia takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A big right from Chu misses.
Chu tests Nokia's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chu throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nokia counters with a solid body kick.
Nokia bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nokia throws a push kick but Chu slaps the foot to one side.
An attempted straight right counter from Chu misses the target.#T3#
Chu blocks a leg kick.
Chu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chu blocks the body kick.
Chu throwing a counter right hand but Nokia manages to avoid it.
Chu walks forward, straight into a front kick from Nokia.
Nokia lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nokia pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chu throws a jab but it's blocked by Nokia.
Nokia throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick from Nokia lands but Chu takes it in his stride.
Chu tries to clinch up.#CL#
Chu rushes Nokia and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nokia throws a punch but it's blocked by Chu.
Chu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chu pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nokia misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chu.
With the fighters up against the cage, Chu throws an elbow but misses.
Chu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T4#
Nokia throws a punch but it's blocked by Chu. #BC#
Chu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nokia moves out of range of the body kick.
Chu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nokia wants to slow Chu down by chopping away at his legs.
A counter left hand to the body from Chu misses its target.
Nokia misses with a head kick.
Chu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nokia.
Nokia looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Chu tries to clinch there but Nokia circles away.
Chu tries to clinch up but Nokia circles away and keeps his distance.
Chu moves to clinch but Nokia breaks away
and Nokia counters with a body kick that stops Chu in his tracks momentarily.
Nokia throws a front kick aimed at Chu's knee but Chu avoids it well.
Chu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nokia throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Chu's head.
Nokia blocks a low kick nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tesla Nokia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brian Chu's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Nokia throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nokia keeps Chu at a distance using the push kick.
Nokia keeps Chu at a distance using the push kick.
Chu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nokia's head.
Nokia will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Chu tries a low kick but Nokia avoids it.
And Nokia responds with a good body kick, but Chu manages to step out the way in time.#CL#
Chu closes the distance and clinches.
Nokia misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chu.
Nokia throws a punch but it's blocked by Chu.
A short uppercut from Nokia.
Chu is trying to maintain a safe position but Nokia gets an underhook and turns Chu into the cage.#BC#
Chu manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nokia checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nokia lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nokia with the inside leg kick.
Chu moves in looking to clinch but Nokia pushes him off.
Chu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nokia moves away from the strike by Chu. #T1#
Chu avoids a kick to the body.
Nokia throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nokia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chu.
Chu connects with a looping right hand. #CL#
Chu has Nokia up against the cage in a clinch.
Chu trying to stall but Nokia improves his position.
Chu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nokia stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nokia prevents a body shot from Chu.
Nokia tries to work over Chu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nokia tries to throw a body punch but Chu avoids it by throwing Nokia back against the cage.
Chu blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Chu.
Chu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nokia lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC#
Chu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
Nokia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nokia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nokia avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nokia 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 Chu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Chu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nokia checks a leg kick.
Nokia looks to throw the jab but Chu is out of range.
Chu moves out of range of the body kick from Nokia.
Nokia staying out of range there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nokia misses with a kick to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nokia darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nokia looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Chu tries to clinch but Nokia is having none of it.
Nokia is trying to counter with his kicks.
Chu throws a right hand that misses
and Nokia counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Nokia tries a head kick but it misses.
A big right from Chu misses. #T3#
A punch lands to the side of Chu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nokia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nokia is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Chu sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Chu misses with an uppercut.
A head kick misses from Nokia.
Chu misses with a left hand
and Nokia counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Chu throws a good cross that connects.
Nice straight punches there by Chu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chu.
Nokia throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nokia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nokia 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.
Chu misses with a straight right.
Chu avoids a kick to the body.
Chu blocks a head kick by Nokia.
Nokia dips to his left and cracks Chu with an uppercut!
Donk. Chu catches Nokia right on the button with a cross.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chu feints a jab promting Nokia to slip. Chu then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nokia slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Chu swinging wildly here.
Chu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nokia lands a high kick!
Nokia pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nokia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nokia misses with a looping left.
Nokia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chu.
Nokia has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nokia tries to work over Chu's front leg with a kick but Chu checks it.
As Nokia backs away, Chu returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nokia misses with an attempted mid kick.
Chu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nokia under the eye.
Nokia takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tesla Nokia.
I think Nokia has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tesla Nokia!
Tesla Nokia managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Finnish Elite Extreme Science, into his post fight interview.

Event: EFC 25
Date: Sep 09, 2021

#R1#
Cruz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nokia but Nokia pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice sprawl there from Nokia as Cruz shoots in.
Nokia is looking to counter with head kicks.
Nokia throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cruz.
Nokia lands a high kick!
Cruz shoots in but Nokia avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tesla Nokia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jared Cruz.
Cruz darts in looking for a takedown but Nokia gets double underhooks and turns Cruz into the cage.
Nokia appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cruz looks for a takedown but Nokia sprawls well.
Cruz tries for a takedown but Nokia circles away easily
and Nokia makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That kick from Nokia tenderised Cruz's leg. Cruz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nokia thows a body kick. Cruz tries to catch it but that hurt him. #TD2#
Cruz drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cruz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cruz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nokia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cruz is one step ahead there.
Cruz advances position into side control!#T1#
Cruz postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Nokia tries to improve position but can't.
Cruz scoring with punches from side control.
Nokia takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Nokia sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Nokia is trying to get back to full guard.
Nokia is refusing to be controlled, as Cruz sits in half guard.
Cruz thows a huge punch but Nokia dodges it nicely.
Cruz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cruz wants to take a breather but Nokia is having none of it. #T2#
Nokia tries to get to full guard but Cruz has control of the leg.
Nokia blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cruz.
Nokia blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cruz.
Nokia moves into full guard.
Cruz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nokia is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Cruz is in close to Nokia's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cruz has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at EFC Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cruz lands a couple of elbows.
Cruz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cruz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cruz lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3#
Nokia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cruz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Cruz on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nokia tries a head kick but it misses.
Cruz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nokia avoids it really well and circles away.
Nokia throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nokia leaves Cruz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Nokia.
Nokia throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cruz dives in for a single leg takedown but Nokia sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cruz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nokia counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Cruz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nokia circles away.#T4#
Nokia thuds his shin into the meat of Cruz's side.
Cruz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nokia avoids it really well and circles away.
Tesla Nokia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cruz walks forward, straight into a front kick from Nokia.
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!
Nokia plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Cruz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cruz or perhaps it was just good defense by Nokia, which made it look bad.
Cruz shoots and misses
and Nokia counters with an inside leg kick.
Cruz looks winded!
Nokia delivers a nice body kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cruz.
Nokia lands with a kick to the temple. Cruz shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tesla Nokia dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nokia scores with a leg kick. #TD2#
Cruz closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Cruz lands a nice forearm strike.
Cruz tries to score with some ground and pound. Nokia controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
You can see the frustration on Nokia's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jared Cruz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nokia regains half guard, as Cruz was trying to land strikes.
Cruz prevents Nokia from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nokia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cruz can do to turn this around?
Nokia keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cruz is keen to just control but Nokia is a slippery customer.
Cruz trying to mount his opponent but Nokia defends it. #T1#
Cruz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cruz prevents Nokia from improving his position.
Cruz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cruz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nice strikes from Cruz there.
Cruz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cruz winds up and cracks Nokia with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cruz throws a strike but Nokia avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Nokia trying to keep a closed guard but Cruz is proving a slippery customer.
Nokia working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cruz. #T2#
Cruz scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cruz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cruz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cruz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cruz throws an elbow that misses. Nokia uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cruz's guard. Nice move by Nokia!#REVR#
Cruz keeping full guard, as Nokia tries to pass.
Cruz is controlling Nokia's posture.
Cruz is trying to control the position but Nokia postures up.
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Nokia from controlling successfully.
Nokia won't allow Cruz to sweep him here. #T3#
Cruz being controlled here, momentarily.
Nokia trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Cruz looking for a sweep. Not yet Cruz, not yet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Nokia from controlling successfully.
Cruz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Cruz throwing shots but Nokia is blocking nicely.
Nokia manages to get to full guard.
Cruz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
Cruz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cruz postures up.
Cruz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nokia is keeping the position for now.
Cruz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nokia's head.
Nokia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cruz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nokia controls Cruz momentarily but Cruz frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nokia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cruz is one step ahead there.
Nokia utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jared Cruz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Cruz shoots for a takedown but Nokia saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Nokia.
Cruz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nokia's waist but Nokia gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cruz off to one side.
Nokia was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nokia leaves Cruz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tesla Nokia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jared Cruz.#TD2#
Cruz fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nokia sprawls well initially but Cruz persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Nokia is trying to control but can't.
Nokia is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cruz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cruz's back!
Nokia biding his time, controlling Cruz.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz just trying to survive but Nokia is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Nokia struggling to keep hold of the position.
Cruz manages to reverse the position and now he's in Nokia's guard. Nice work there by Cruz. #T1#
Nokia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nokia pulls Cruz in close to prevent any damage.
Nokia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nokia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cruz is one step ahead there.
Cruz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cruz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cruz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cruz landing some decent shots from guard.
Cruz lands a couple of elbows.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cruz throws a big right hand that misses.
Nokia preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cruz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Nokia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nokia 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.
Nokia preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tesla Nokia is winning the standup battle so far.
Cruz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cruz has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Nokia.#TD2#
Cruz manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Nokia on his heels. He'll look to pass Nokia's guard now, I'm sure.
Nokia looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Cruz is looking to work some ground and pound but Nokia has wrist control.
Cruz postures up in Nokia's guard and throws a big left but Nokia blocks it.
Nokia preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cruz postures up in Nokia's guard and throws a big left but Nokia blocks it.
Cruz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cruz trying to control but Nokia is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Cruz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nokia haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nokia with a nice cross.
Cruz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nokia counters with a nice body kick.
Cruz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nokia connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cruz on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nokia looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T4#
Nokia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cruz fails with a takedown attempt.
Cruz closes the distance and clinches up with Nokia, looking for a takedown. Cruz pushes Nokia against the cage but Nokia circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nokia throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cruz's head.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nokia but Nokia pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nokia throws a sloppy head kick and Cruz moves out of range easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nokia lands a leg kick that knocks Cruz off balance momentarily.
Cruz shoots for a takedown but Nokia saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cruz shoots in looking for a takedown. Nokia tries to sprawl out of it but Cruz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nokia manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A shot to the liver by Nokia. Beautiful body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tesla Nokia clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R4#
Cruz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nokia is fending him off so far but Cruz persists. Nope, Nokia circles away and we're back to standing.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Nokia.
Nokia looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A cross from Nokia lands.
Nokia is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#TD2#
Cruz shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Nokia manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Nokia controlling the position.
Cruz with a nice head shot there.
Nokia avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nokia knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cruz on the ground.
Nokia is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Cruz is refusing to be controlled, as Nokia sits in half guard.
Cruz preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Nokia is taking a breather. Cruz says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T1#
Cruz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cruz is looking to control Nokia's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cruz avoid being mounted?#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cruz is looking to improve his position.
Nokia is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Cruz is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Nokia throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cruz trying to hold on to Nokia's head to control him but Nokia postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nokia scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nokia with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice sprawl there from Nokia as Cruz shoots in.
Nokia delivers a nice body kick.
Cruz is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Nokia throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cruz.#T3#
Nokia feints and then cracks Cruz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cruz down.
Nokia throws a head kick but Cruz moves out of range.
Nokia lands a nice looking body kick.
Cruz looks for a takedown but Nokia sprawls well.
It appears Nokia was looking to counter with a kick there.
Tesla Nokia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jared Cruz.
Cruz dives in and grabs Nokia's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nokia pushes down on Cruz's head and hops out.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cruz or perhaps it was just good defense by Nokia, which made it look bad.
Jared Cruz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nokia lands a nice looking kick to the body. Cruz takes a step back to recover.
Good shot there by Nokia.
Cruz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nokia counters with a straight right hand.
Cruz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nokia sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cruz somewhat.#T4#
Both fighters circling a little - Nokia finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Nokia. Cruz shrugs it off though.
Cruz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cruz shoots in but Nokia avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nokia throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nokia lands with an overhand left.
Cruz shoots for a takedown but Nokia saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jared Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruz sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nokia looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cruz takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jared Cruz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tesla Nokia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nokia delivers a nice body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tesla Nokia showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nokia 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 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Tesla Nokia!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Tesla Nokia!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Tesla Nokia!

Tesla Nokia wins by unanimous decision!
Tesla Nokia made sure to mention his sponsor, Finnish Elite Extreme Science in his post fight interview.

Event: EFC 22
Date: Aug 05, 2021

#R1#
Mutka lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nokia backs up against the cage.
Nokia connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mutka's hands.
Mutka misses the shot to the body.
Nokia throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nokia scores with a leg kick.
Nokia lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mutka will feel that in the morning.#CL2#
Mutka gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Mutka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nokia throws a leg kick but Mutka sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nokia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nokia tries a head kick but it misses.
Mutka throws a big counter head kick but Nokia avoids it with no problem.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nokia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mutka is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nokia looks for the body kick but Mutka saw that one coming. #CL2#
Nokia tries to keep at a distance but Mutka has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mutka stalls.
A short right from Nokia. #T1#
Mutka digs a right hand underneath Nokia's ribcage. Nokia let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mutka is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nokia pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nokia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nokia working aggressively here.
Nokia definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nokia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nokia looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mutka avoiding damage as Nokia throws knees to the body.
Mutka fails to pull guard.
Mutka tries to land a knee to the head but Nokia blocks with his arms.
Mutka wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mutka fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tesla Nokia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konsta Mutka.
Nokia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mutka avoiding damage as Nokia throws knees to the body.
Mutka tries to land knees in the clinch but Nokia avoids the damage to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nokia.
A short left from Nokia.
Nokia doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Mutka on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mutka can't get the takedown.
Mutka avoiding damage as Nokia throws knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Nokia as the two fighters clinch.
Nokia tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mutka avoids it.
Nokia missing with knees to the body.
Nokia struggles to land a body shot inside as Mutka controls his hands.
Mutka slows down the pace here.
Nokia has Mutka pressed against the cage, preventing Mutka from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD2#
Mutka successfully pulls guard. #SUB2#
Mutka had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nokia defends it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mutka is pulling down on Nokia's head. It's preventing any offense from Nokia, at least for the moment.#T3#
Nokia engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nokia lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nokia postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mutka looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nokia is one step ahead there. #ES2#
Mutka wriggles free and stands up. #T4#
Nokia pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mutka is out of range and Nokia settles back down.
Nokia moves away from the strike by Mutka.
Nokia thinks about countering with a body kick.
Mutka lands a lovely overhand right.
Tesla Nokia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters circling a little - Nokia finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mutka takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Konsta Mutka has been cut.
Nokia looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mutka connects with a looping right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mutka throws a sloppy head kick and Nokia moves out of range easily.
Mutka avoids the body shot from Nokia.
Nokia sets himself, and Mutka steps forward looking for the clinch! Nokia avoids it this time.
Mutka takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nokia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mutka.
Mutka takes a swing at Nokia's ribcage but misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nokia 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 Mutka has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mutka and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nokia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mutka avoids the head kick by Nokia.
Nokia throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tesla Nokia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Konsta Mutka's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Mutka tries a head kick but it misses.
A solid body kick from Nokia.
Nokia misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nokia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nokia thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mutka if he has to take too many more of those.
Nokia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nokia throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Mutka goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Mutka lands with an uppercut that bounces Nokia off the cage and back into range.
Mutka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mutka blocks a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mutka misses with a head kick.
Nokia scores with a kick to the body.
Mutka tries to bum rush Nokia with a series of wild strikes but Nokia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Konsta Mutka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mutka lands a body shot.
No joy there for Mutka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mutka misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Mutka throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mutka slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mutka misses with an uppercut.
Nokia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mutka throws out the jab.
Nokia is looking to counter with a body kick.
A slow jab from Mutka misses its intended target.
Nokia's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mutka under the eye.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nokia. That's going to slow Mutka down.
Mutka cracks Nokia on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Nokia falls backwards against the cage. Mutka follows up with more strikes that drop Nokia to his knees. Mutka keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Nokia! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Konsta Mutka!

Event: EFC 19
Date: Jul 08, 2021

#R1#
Enkhtulga blocks the body kick.
Enkhtulga is looking for a counter combo.
Enkhtulga takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nokia throws a head kick but Enkhtulga moves out of range.
Nokia throws a wild body kick that Enkhtulga sees coming a mile off.
Nokia's coach down at Finnish Elite Sport and Fitness Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Nokia's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nokia is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nokia takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nokia throws a quick inside leg kick.
Enkhtulga goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nokia lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nokia looks for the body kick but Enkhtulga saw that one coming.
Enkhtulga shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Good leg kick by Nokia.
Nokia keeps Enkhtulga at a distance using the push kick.
Enkhtulga walks forward, straight into a front kick from Nokia.
A bone on bone clash there as Nokia blocks the leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A thudding body kick lands there by Enkhtulga!
Nokia tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
Nokia ducks under a wild hook from Enkhtulga.
Enkhtulga takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nokia moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nokia works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Enkhtulga chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nokia can pounce on him.
Nokia throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Enkhtulga uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nokia has time to react.
Nokia dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Enkhtulga. That did some damage!
Nokia throws a head kick but Enkhtulga moves out of range.
Enkhtulga ducks right into an uppercut from Nokia.
Enkhtulga is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Nokia throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nokia fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Enkhtulga has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Nokia. Enkhtulga shrugs it off though.
Nokia throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Enkhtulga's head.
Nokia takes a swing at Enkhtulga's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Nokia thows a body kick. Enkhtulga tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A slapping body kick lands there for Nokia.
Enkhtulga is breathing heavily.
Enkhtulga misses with a few strikes there.
Nokia turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Enkhtulga has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nokia.
Nokia walks into a left hand.
Nokia lands with a nice body kick.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Nokia! Enkhtulga is out on his feet! Nokia rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Enkhtulga is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Enkhtulga is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tesla Nokia!
Tesla Nokia really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Finnish Elite Extreme Science logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: EFC 16
Date: Jun 09, 2021

#R1#
Nokia throws a hook but Mishima avoids it easily.
A leg kick checked by Mishima.
Mishima fails to land with a series of punches.
Mishima looks to land a combination but Nokia avoids it well.
A clash of legs there as Mishima blocks the low kick.
We've been informed that Mishima has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Mishima takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mishima cracks Nokia with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mishima moves out of range as Nokia throws a body kick.
Mishima throws a right hand that Nokia ducks under and follows up with a left that Nokia also avoids with ease.
Mishima comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mishima swinging wildly here.
Mishima misses with a combination
and Nokia counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mishima's knee momentarily.
Nokia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mishima will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nokia connects with a high kick. #T1#
Mishima throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mishima blocks the body kick.
Mishima falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nokia counters with a leg kick.
Nokia turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mishima moves out of range of the body kick.
Nokia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mishima on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mishima avoids a kick to the body.
As Nokia backs off Mishima throws a huge counter combo but Nokia manages to avoid it all.
Mishima swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nokia moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nokia lands a slapping body shot.
Nokia shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nokia thows a body kick. Mishima tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Mishima looks winded!
Mishima avoids the head kick by Nokia.
Nokia is looking to land body kicks.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nokia tries to land a front kick but Mishima steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nokia really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
Nokia lunges at Mishima with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mishima's hand.
Nokia pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've been told by Nokia's head coaches at Finnish Elite Sport and Fitness Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mishima throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nokia tries to land a front kick but Mishima steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nokia tried to score with a low kick but Mishima checks it.
Nokia throws a body kick that misses.
A head kick by Nokia misses
and Mishima counters with a two punch combo.
Mishima throws a sloppy head kick and Nokia moves out of range easily.
Nokia lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mishima walks forward, straight into a front kick from Nokia.
Nokia scores with a push kick.
Nice body kick from Nokia.
Nokia throws a sloppy head kick and Mishima moves out of range easily.
Nokia throws a jab but it's blocked by Mishima.
Nokia throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nokia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T3#
A punch combination from Mishima misses.
Nokia thuds his shin into the meat of Mishima's side.
Nokia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nokia throws a head kick but Mishima moves out of range.
Nokia with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nokia throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mishima.
Nokia misses with a low kick as Mishima jumps back.
Nokia looks to land a right hand but Mishima moved out of range.
Nokia throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mishima dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nokia misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nokia lands a head shot.
Nokia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nokia lands with a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nokia throws a head kick that misses.
As Nokia backs off Mishima throws a huge counter combo but Nokia manages to avoid it all.#T4#
A head kick misses from Mishima.
Good work by Mishima as he checks the leg kick.
Nokia throws a push kick but Mishima slaps the foot to one side.
Nokia throws a leg kick but Mishima sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nokia throws an off balance right hand
and Mishima counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mishima moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A head kick misses from Nokia.
An inside leg kick from Mishima misses.
Nokia looks for the body kick but Mishima saw that one coming.
Mishima tries a head kick but it misses.
Nokia throws a low kick but Mishima moves out of range easily.
Mishima checks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nokia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mishima dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nokia. That did some damage!
Nokia connects with a leg kick.
Nokia tries a head kick but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tesla Nokia 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#
Nokia connects with a high kick.
Nokia feints and then cracks Mishima's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mishima down.
Nokia throws a push kick but Mishima slaps the foot to one side.
The fighters circling - Mishima throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mishima lands a nice shot to the body.
Nokia looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mishima replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Nokia blocks it well.
Mishima throws a right hand that Nokia ducks under and follows up with a left that Nokia also avoids with ease.
Nokia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mishima.
Mishima throws a sloppy head kick and Nokia moves out of range easily.
Nokia throws a jab when Mishima was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mishima tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mishima misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nokia.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Mishima might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Nokia has got the better of the exchanges.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Nokia - that will leave a mark!
Mishima takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nokia fakes the leg kick and cracks Mishima in the body.
Mishima is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nokia scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kazuya Mishima is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Nokia connects with the punch.
Nokia throws a sloppy head kick and Mishima moves out of range easily.
Tesla Nokia is winning the standup battle so far.
Mishima drops his hands momentarily and Nokia takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mishima throws a lazy right hand but Nokia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nokia misses with a straight left.
Mishima is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Mishima sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Mishima's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nokia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nokia misses with a kick to the body.
Nokia tries a head kick but it misses.
Mishima moves out of range as Nokia throws a body kick.
Nokia throws a push kick but Mishima slaps the foot to one side.
Nokia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mishima can do to turn this around?
Nokia goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nokia misses with a kick to the body.
Nokia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nokia fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
Mishima throws a sloppy head kick
and Nokia counters with a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mishima throws a sloppy head kick and Nokia moves out of range easily.
Nokia is looking to counter with a body kick.
Nokia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nokia throws a sloppy head kick and Mishima moves out of range easily.
Nokia tries to land a front kick but Mishima steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nokia throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nokia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mishima has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Nokia.
Nokia throws the kick towards the body but Mishima avoids it.
Nokia throws a leg kick that misses.
Nokia thuds his shin into the meat of Mishima's side.
Nokia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mishima stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nokia.
Nokia misses with a low kick.
Mishima throws a big counter head kick but Nokia avoids it with no problem.
Mishima throws a head kick that misses.
Nokia drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mishima sprawls and moves away.
Nokia scores with a spinning back kick!#T3#
Nokia throws the kick towards the body but Mishima avoids it.
Nokia throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mishima.
A head kick misses from Mishima.
A solid body kick from Nokia.
Nokia tries to score with a low kick but Mishima moves his leg out of the way.
Nokia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mishima slips under a jab.
Nokia lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mishima takes a step back to recover.
Nokia connects with a leg kick.
Nokia lands with a thumping leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Nokia.
Nokia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mishima manages to avoid it.
Nokia fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mishima is out of range.
Mishima only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nokia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mishima. #T4#
Nokia throws a body kick that misses.
Nokia slips a jab and a cross from Mishima.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nokia lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mishima's sensitive parts.
Nokia looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mishima takes a swing at Nokia's ribcage but misses.
Nokia goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nokia throws a leg kick but Mishima moved away.
A head kick misses from Nokia.
Mishima 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.
Nokia moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mishima moves out of range of the body kick from Nokia.
Nokia throws a body kick that misses
and Mishima counters with a one-two to the body.
Mishima avoids the head kick by Nokia.
Mishima tries a head kick but it misses.
Nokia throws a quick counter head kick but Mishima was just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tesla Nokia dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Nokia tries a head kick but it misses.
Mishima throws a chopping leg kick but Nokia manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mishima misses with a double jab.
Mishima ducks under a wild hook from Nokia.
Mishima is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Nokia avoids the head kick by Mishima.
Mishima pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big left from Nokia misses.
Mishima ducks under a wild hook from Nokia.
Mishima lands a nice looking body kick.
Mishima throws a sloppy head kick and Nokia moves out of range easily.
Nokia swings for the body but Mishima moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nokia looks for the body kick but Mishima saw that one coming.
Mishima looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Mishima takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nokia avoids the head kick by Mishima.
As Mishima backs away, Nokia returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nokia misses with a wild body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Nokia!
Nokia scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Nokia tries to move into range but Mishima moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mishima looks to throw the jab but Nokia is out of range.
Nokia lands a head kick!
A nice inside leg kick there by Nokia. That's going to slow Mishima down.
Nokia lands with a slapping head kick.
Nokia looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nokia lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nokia is looking to land body kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nokia.
Nokia misses the jab.
Mishima on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nokia. Nokia obviously looking to wear him down.
Mishima throws a low kick but Nokia avoids it.
Nokia changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nokia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Nokia throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nokia tries a head kick but it misses.
Mishima scores with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nokia blocks a head kick by Mishima.
Mishima throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A head kick misses from Mishima.
Nokia tries a head kick but it misses.
Nokia throws a head kick but Mishima moves out of range.
Mishima ducks right into an uppercut from Nokia.
Nokia looking to land some kicks to the body here.
You can see that Mishima has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Mishima looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nokia throws a head kick that misses.
Nokia fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice body kick from Nokia.
Nokia wants to land a leg kick but Mishima is out of range. #T3#
Nokia throws the kick towards the body but Mishima avoids it.
Nokia misses with a kick to the body.
Mishima throws a counter combo.
Mishima misses with a body shot.
Mishima has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Nokia.
Mishima misses with a wild combination.
Nokia throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mishima throws a counter combo.
Mishima takes one to the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Mishima.
Nokia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nokia throws a head kick but Mishima moves out of range.
Mishima tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nokia looks to score with a jab to the body but Mishima is just out of range.
Nokia misses with a head kick. #T4#
Nokia throws a head kick that misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Nokia.
Mishima ducks under a wild hook from Nokia.
Nokia throws a head kick but Mishima moves out of range.
Mishima feints a jab promting Nokia to slip. Mishima then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nokia slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mishima swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mishima connects with a right hand. Nokia shakes it off.
A head kick misses from Mishima.
Nokia throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Mishima blocks a jab.
Mishima throws a sloppy head kick and Nokia moves out of range easily.
A nice leg kick from Nokia, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nokia misses with a leg kick.
Nokia throws a body kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tesla Nokia clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R4#
Mishima takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nokia looks to land a body kick but Mishima moved away.
Mishima throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice body kick there by Nokia.
Nokia blocks a low kick nicely.
Mishima has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nokia.
Mishima tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mishima tries to move into range but Nokia moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nokia thuds his shin into the meat of Mishima's side.
Nokia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nokia goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nokia moves out of range as Mishima throws a body kick.
Nokia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mishima is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Nokia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mishima. #T1#
Nokia with the inside leg kick.
Mishima ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mishima throws a push kick but Nokia slaps the foot to one side.
Mishima throws a head kick that half lands.
Nokia looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mishima lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mishima tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mishima keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nokia blocks a head kick by Mishima.
Mishima throws a leg kick that misses.
Nokia changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mishima blocks a head kick by Nokia.
Mishima swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nokia blocks the body kick.
Nokia connects with a leg kick.
Mishima tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nokia was well out of range. Poor timing from Mishima.#T2#
Nokia misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nokia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nokia connects with an inside leg kick.
Mishima misses with a combination
and Nokia makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Mishima really felt that one!
Mishima looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nokia.
Mishima ducks under a wild hook from Nokia.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mishima crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Nokia - the referee stops the clock and Mishima gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Nokia. Mishima manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nokia throws a head kick that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Mishima. Those never looked like landing.
Nokia blocks a head kick by Mishima.
Nokia throws a quick counter kick to the body but Mishima avoids it.
Mishima misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nokia.
Nokia throws a head kick that Mishima semi-blocks. #T3#
Nokia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mishima was well out of range. Poor timing from Nokia.
Mishima takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nokia misses with a low kick.
Nokia backing away here, and Mishima unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nokia connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mishima. Mishima circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mishima throws a body shot but no joy.
Nokia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mishima pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nokia tried to counter with a leg kick but Mishima avoided it.
Nokia throws out a leg kick but Mishima moves out of range and Nokia only half commits.
Mishima works Nokia's body with a nice hook.
Nokia is looking to chop away at Mishima's legs.
Nokia with a nice calf kick.
Mishima swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donk. Mishima catches Nokia right on the button with a cross.
Nokia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nokia is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T4#
Mishima lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nokia throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mishima's head.
Mishima takes one on the button.
Mishima wants to slow Nokia down by chopping away at his legs.
Mishima misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nokia.
Nokia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mishima throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mishima blocks a low kick nicely.
Nokia throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nokia pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mishima blocks a head kick by Nokia.
Mishima avoids a kick to the body.
That kick from Nokia tenderised Mishima's leg. Mishima is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nokia lands a high kick!
Kazuya Mishima has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tesla Nokia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nokia with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tesla Nokia showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nokia 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 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Tesla Nokia!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Tesla Nokia!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Tesla Nokia!

Tesla Nokia wins by unanimous decision!
After the big win, Tesla Nokia made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Finnish Elite Extreme Science and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: EFC 13
Date: May 07, 2021

#R1#
Mcbasketball walks into a jab.
Nokia lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mcbasketball slips under a jab.
Mcbasketball 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.
Mcbasketball slips under a jab.
Nokia pushes Mcbasketball away with a front kick.
Nokia connects with a high kick.
Nokia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Despite the aggression on Mcbasketball's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nokia lands a nice looking body kick.
Nokia throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nokia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mcbasketball.
Nokia lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nokia throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #T1#
Nokia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mcbasketball is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nokia lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mcbasketball's sensitive parts.
A big left from Nokia misses.
Mcbasketball avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good leg kick by Nokia.
Nokia throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nokia scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nokia connects with an inside leg kick.
Nokia scores with a nice body kick.
Nokia throws a hook to the side of Mcbasketball's head but Mcbasketball sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Nokia dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mcbasketball. That did some damage!
Mcbasketball has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nokia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mcbasketball was well out of range. Poor timing from Nokia.
Nokia throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mcbasketball.
Mcbasketball walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nokia with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tesla Nokia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcbasketball blocks the body kick.
Mcbasketball is looking for the big counter here.
Mcbasketball avoids the head kick by Nokia.
Nokia with the inside leg kick.
Mcbasketball slips a straight right by Nokia.
Mcbasketball lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A head kick from Nokia lands but Mcbasketball takes it in his stride.
Nokia loads up on a big right hand but Mcbasketball slips the punch.#T3#
Nokia lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nokia throws a head kick that misses.
Mcbasketball lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A head kick misses from Nokia.
Nokia throws a head kick but Mcbasketball moves out of range.
Mcbasketball tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nokia throws a hook but Mcbasketball blocks it.
Nokia looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Nokia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mcbasketball is looking for the big counter here.
Nokia 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.
Mcbasketball moves out of range of the body kick from Nokia.
Despite the aggression on Mcbasketball's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Nokia.
Nokia pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T4#
Nokia looks for the body kick but Mcbasketball saw that one coming.
Nokia lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nice body kick from Nokia.
Nokia feints and then cracks Mcbasketball's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mcbasketball down.
Mcbasketball's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mcbasketball takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mcbasketball tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mcbasketball has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Nokia.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nokia lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nokia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mcbasketball has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nokia.
Nice body kick there by Nokia.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tesla Nokia dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Mcbasketball has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nokia.
Nokia is looking to land body kicks.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Nokia - that will leave a mark!
Mcbasketball avoids a kick to the body.
Mcbasketball is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mcbasketball avoids the head kick by Nokia.
Nokia sets himself, and Mcbasketball steps forward looking for the clinch! Nokia avoids it this time.
Mcbasketball on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nokia. Nokia obviously looking to wear him down.
Nokia misses with an uppercut. Mcbasketball saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nokia lands a leg kick that knocks Mcbasketball off balance momentarily.
Nokia misses with a hook.
Nokia sets himself, and Mcbasketball steps forward looking for the clinch! Nokia avoids it this time.
Cranjis Mcbasketball is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nokia throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mcbasketball.
Nokia listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
Nokia looks to land a body kick but Mcbasketball moved away.
Nokia misses with a body kick.
Nokia is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nokia throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nokia throws a head kick that misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mcbasketball crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Nokia - the referee stops the clock and Mcbasketball gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Nokia. Mcbasketball manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Mcbasketball walks into a straight right hand from Nokia.
Nokia buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nokia fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nokia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nokia throws a head kick that misses.
Tesla Nokia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Nokia looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mcbasketball is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nokia is looking to land body kicks.
Nokia fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mcbasketball takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mcbasketball ducks under a wild hook from Nokia.
Mcbasketball tries to counter with a clinch but Nokia shakes him off and moves away.
Tesla Nokia is winning the standup battle so far.
Mcbasketball ducks right into an uppercut from Nokia.
Mcbasketball checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Despite the aggression on Mcbasketball's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nokia lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mcbasketball takes a step back to recover.
Nokia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nokia throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Mcbasketball counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T3#
Nokia keeping moving, preventing Mcbasketball from controlling successfully.
Nokia looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Mcbasketball postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Nokia is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mcbasketball, into his guard. #REVR#
Nokia postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Mcbasketball looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mcbasketball has momentary wrist control but Nokia slips an elbow through the middle.
Nokia has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
Mcbasketball bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nokia's guard. #REVB#
Mcbasketball won't allow Nokia to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nokia is pulling down on Mcbasketball's head to control his posture.
Nokia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mcbasketball can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Mcbasketball drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nokia dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Mcbasketball is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nokia will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nokia stands up over Mcbasketball, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nokia lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nokia is looking to work some ground and pound but Mcbasketball has wrist control.
Nokia cracks Mcbasketball with a solid left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tesla Nokia dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Nokia pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
As Nokia backs off Mcbasketball throws a huge counter combo but Nokia manages to avoid it all.
Nokia misses with a body kick.
Mcbasketball checks the leg kick.
Mcbasketball unleashes a big counter combination but Nokia bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nokia scores with a spinning back kick!
Nokia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mcbasketball takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nokia walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mcbasketball checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nokia throws a front kick that sends Mcbasketball stumbling back into the cage.
Nokia throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nokia misses with an attempted mid kick. #T1#
Nokia thows a body kick. Mcbasketball tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nokia throws a jab when Mcbasketball was well out of range.
Mcbasketball throws a counter combo.
Mcbasketball blocks a head kick by Nokia.
Mcbasketball checks a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Nokia.
Mcbasketball is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nokia throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mcbasketball.
Mcbasketball moves out of range as Nokia throws a body kick.
Mcbasketball is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mcbasketball ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nokia throws the kick towards the body but Mcbasketball avoids it.
Nokia throws a jab but it's blocked by Mcbasketball.
Mcbasketball unleashes a big counter combination but Nokia bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T2#
Nokia lands a front kick.
Nokia throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mcbasketball is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Good leg kick by Nokia.
Mcbasketball blocks a head kick by Nokia.
Mcbasketball steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Nokia.
Nokia throws a jab when Mcbasketball was well out of range.
Nokia misses with a hook.
Nokia punishes Mcbasketball's body with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nokia lands a head shot.
Mcbasketball takes a head kick and keeps coming. #T3#
Nokia misses with a body kick.
Nokia tries to land a front kick but Mcbasketball steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nokia tries a head kick but it misses.
Nokia misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Mcbasketball counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nokia won't be happy with that.
Nokia tries to bench press Mcbasketball off him but Mcbasketball keeps the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Mcbasketball tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mcbasketball has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Nokia is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Mcbasketball wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nokia, who protects the arm well. #T4##SUB2#
Mcbasketball is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nokia has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Mcbasketball is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Nokia is trying to escape and Mcbasketball transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Nokia is forced to tap! Nice work there by Mcbasketball! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cranjis Mcbasketball!
Cranjis Mcbasketball bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: EFC 11
Date: Mar 28, 2021

#R1#
Eagle throws a nice looking combination but Nokia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Eagle takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Eagle wants to clinch
and Nokia counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nokia throws a sloppy head kick and Eagle moves out of range easily.
Eagle tries to clinch up but Nokia circles away and keeps his distance.
Eagle has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nokia finds it's way round the side to connect with Eagle's head.
Nokia definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Eagle on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Eagle ducks under a wild hook from Nokia.#TD2#
Eagle drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Eagle missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nokia preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nokia pulls Eagle in close to prevent any damage.
Eagle makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nokia trying to keep a closed guard but Eagle is proving a slippery customer. #T1#
Eagle with a flurry of punches that miss.
Eagle postures up in Nokia's guard and throws a big left but Nokia blocks it.
Eagle connects with a couple of short punches.
Eagle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nokia keeping moving, preventing Eagle from controlling successfully.
Eagle with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nokia keeping moving, preventing Eagle from controlling successfully.
Eagle postures up.
Eagle trying to control but Nokia is working from the bottom.
Eagle is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nokia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Nokia seems keen to control Eagle's posture.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nokia missing with a left hand there. Eagle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nokia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Nokia.
Nokia misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Eagle decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nokia's guard.
Eagle postures up in Nokia's guard and throws a big left but Nokia blocks it.
Eagle with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Eagle lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nokia is pulling down on Eagle's head. It's preventing any offense from Eagle, at least for the moment.
Nokia trying to control the position. #T3#
Eagle looking to sit in guard and control but Nokia gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Nokia has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Eagle had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nokia defends it easily.
Nokia keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Eagle's head.
Eagle tries to strike from the bottom.
Eagle working a defensive guard here.
Nokia throwing strikes but missing.
Eagle lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Eagle trying to control but Nokia is working from the bottom. #T4#
Nokia is trying to control the position but Eagle postures up.
Eagle postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Eagle throwing strikes from guard but Nokia blocks nicely.
Eagle working some strikes from top position.
Eagle 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.
Nokia is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Eagle throws a big right hand that misses.
Eagle postures up in Nokia's guard and throws a big left but Nokia blocks it.
Nokia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Eagle wants to pass the guard but Nokia is keeping the position.
Nokia keeping moving, preventing Eagle from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

The Eagle dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Eagle fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nokia pushes Eagle away with a front kick.
A big left from Nokia misses.
Eagle keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Eagle misses with an uppercut. Nokia saw that one coming.
A head kick from Nokia lands but Eagle takes it in his stride. #CL2#
Eagle closes the distance and clinches.
Nokia lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#It looks like The Eagle has been cut.#TD2#
Eagle ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Eagle no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Eagle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The Eagle has got the better of the ground game so far.
Eagle tries to strike from the bottom.
Eagle trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Eagle looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nokia will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Eagle looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nokia in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Nokia connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Eagle looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nokia working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Eagle's head.
Nokia postures up. #SUB2#
Eagle is looking for a triangle but Nokia pushes his legs off easily.
Nokia chips away with some ground and pound.
Nokia lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Eagle keeping moving, preventing Nokia from controlling successfully.
Nokia working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nokia throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nokia landing with the ground and pound.
Nokia lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2#
Nokia lands a couple of elbows.
Nokia really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Eagle had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nokia defends it easily.
Nokia scoring with some ground and pound.
Nokia lands a couple of digs.
Nokia wants to control from the top but Eagle keeps moving. #SUB2#
Eagle has his foot on Nokia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nokia works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nokia with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nokia distracts Eagle with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nokia's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eagle throwing strikes off his back to little effect. #SUB2#
Eagle looking for a guillotine here but Nokia defends easily.
Nokia lands a couple of digs.#T3#
Nokia stands up over Eagle, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Eagle has his foot on Nokia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nokia works his way back into a safe position though.
Nokia working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Eagle keeping moving, preventing Nokia from controlling successfully.
Nokia makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Eagle throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Nokia trying to control the position from guard on top but Eagle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nokia lands a couple of digs.
Eagle bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nokia's guard. #REVB#
Nokia trying to control the position. #T4#
Eagle throwing strikes but missing.
Eagle connects with a couple of short punches.
Eagle forces his way into half guard.
Nokia wants to get back to full guard.
Nokia on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Eagle lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tesla Nokia dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on The Eagle's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Nokia misses with an uppercut.
A solid body kick from Nokia.
Eagle takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nokia throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nokia throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Eagle counters with a single leg into guard. Nokia didn't expect that.
Eagle has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Eagle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Eagle distracts Nokia with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Eagle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nokia works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nokia keeping full guard, as Eagle tries to pass.
Nokia wants to sweep but no luck.
Nokia trying to keep a closed guard but Eagle is proving a slippery customer.
Nokia managing to control the position. #T1#
Nokia trying to keep a closed guard but Eagle is proving a slippery customer.
Eagle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nokia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Eagle connects with a couple of short punches.
Eagle preventing the sweep.
Eagle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nokia works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Eagle connects with a couple of short punches.
Eagle won't allow Nokia to sweep him here.
Nokia is trying to keep Eagle in close.
Eagle postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Eagle throwing strikes but missing.
Eagle throws a big elbow that misses.
Nokia utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Eagle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nokia tries a head kick but it misses.
Tesla Nokia is winning the standup battle so far.
Eagle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The Eagle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Eagle wants to clinch.
Nokia throws a jab but it's blocked by Eagle.
Eagle tries to counter with a clinch but Nokia shakes him off and moves away.
Eagle is looking to clinch but Nokia is avoiding it.
Nokia throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Nokia.
Nokia lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Nokia - that will leave a mark!
Both fighters circling a little - Nokia finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nokia misses the jab.
Eagle is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Eagle throws a nice looking combination but Nokia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It appears Nokia was looking to counter with a kick there.
Nokia moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Tesla Nokia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nokia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Eagle looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nokia throws a low kick, looking for Eagle's leg but Eagle calmly moves out of range.
Eagle tries to counter by closing the distance.
Eagle looks to score with a jab to the body but Nokia is just out of range.
Tesla Nokia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Eagle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nokia was well out of range. Poor timing from Eagle.#CL2#
Eagle instigates a clinch.
Nokia misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Eagle.
Nokia avoiding damage.
Eagle blocks a body shot from Nokia. #T4#
Nokia is working Eagle over against the cage.
Eagle throws a punch but it's blocked by Nokia.
Eagle is trying to pull guard but Nokia has him pressed against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Eagle lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Nokia is looking to improve his position.
Nokia keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Eagle landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Eagle is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nokia blocking the ground and pound attempt from Eagle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Tesla Nokia did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on The Eagle's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R4#
Eagle misses with a double jab. #CL2#
Eagle clinches up against the cage.
Nokia is struggling to control the position.
Eagle tries to pull guard but Nokia won't allow it.
Nokia controlling the action here for a moment.
Nokia tries to land knees in the clinch but Eagle avoids the damage to the body.
Eagle looking for a takedown.
Eagle is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nokia to keep the fight standing.
Tesla Nokia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Eagle.#TD2#
Eagle gets a trip takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nokia keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nokia is looking for a sweep. Eagle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nokia wants to control but Eagle is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nokia tries to roll over but Eagle keeps him under control.#T1#
Eagle looks to land a strike but Nokia avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Eagle throws a big right hand that misses.
Eagle keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nokia's head.
Eagle throwing strikes from guard but Nokia blocks nicely.
Eagle postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Eagle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nokia works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nokia wants to stand but Eagle is controlling the position.
Nokia has his hands on Eagle's head, controlling the position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Eagle connects with a couple of short punches.
Eagle working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Eagle postures up.
Nokia preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Eagle lands a couple of elbows.
Eagle works over Nokia with some ground and pound from guard.
Eagle trying to control but Nokia is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nokia is on top in guard. #REVR#
Eagle looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3##SUB2#
Eagle working for a triangle but Nokia defends it easily.
Eagle is trying to keep Nokia in close.
Eagle is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#SUB2#
Nokia avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nokia chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Eagle had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nokia defends it easily.
Eagle keeping moving, preventing Nokia from controlling successfully. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Eagle is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nokia defends well.#SUB2#
Eagle looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nokia postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nokia throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Eagle throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nokia wants to control from the top but Eagle keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Eagle trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Eagle is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#

And that's the end of the fight!
The Eagle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Tesla Nokia!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Tesla Nokia!

Tesla Nokia wins by majority decision!
Tesla Nokia took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Finnish Elite Extreme Science for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: EFC7: Bell vs Kimber
Date: Feb 21, 2021

#R1#
Baldeli misses with a few strikes there.
Nokia throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A punch combination from Baldeli misses.
Nokia really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Nokia.
Nokia slips a jab and a cross from Baldeli.
Baldeli looks winded!
Baldeli moves away from the strike by Nokia.
Nokia lands with a kick to the ribs.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Nokia - that will leave a mark! #CL#
Nokia moves into the clinch.
Nokia definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nokia just misses with a elbow thrown towards Baldeli's brow.
Baldeli takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nokia slows down the pace here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nokia holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Baldeli avoids a wild elbow strike from Nokia.
Baldeli tries to pull guard but Nokia holds him up against the cage and eventually Baldeli drops back down to his feet.
Nokia is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #T1#
The referee calls for Nokia to work.
Stalling in the clinch from Nokia.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tesla Nokia.#CL#
Baldeli tries to keep at a distance but Nokia has taken the fight into the clinch.
Baldeli is trying to force a seperation but Nokia has the dominant position.
Baldeli prevents a body shot from Nokia.
Nokia has Baldeli pressed against the cage.
Baldeli working hard to break the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Nokia - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nokia trying to land knees to the body.
Nokia trying to land knees to the body.
Baldeli tries to pull guard but Nokia holds him up against the cage and eventually Baldeli drops back down to his feet. #T2#
Baldeli avoiding damage as Nokia throws knees to the body.
Nokia is struggling to control the position.
Nokia misses with some punches.
Nokia is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The referee calls for Nokia to work.
Baldeli has had enough of the clinch but Nokia keeps him there for the moment.
Nokia dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nokia has Baldeli pushed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tesla Nokia.
Baldeli swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nokia throws a quick counter head kick but Baldeli was just out of range.
Baldeli takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nokia lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nokia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baldeli.#T3#
Baldeli misses with a body shot.
Nokia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Baldeli has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Nokia.
Nokia thuds his shin into the meat of Baldeli's side.
Nokia lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A thudding body kick lands there by Nokia! #CL#
Nokia gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nokia leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nokia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nokia pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nokia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nokia has a couple of punches blocked by Baldeli.
Baldeli has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Nokia.
Nokia displaying some good clinch control by pressing Baldeli up against the cage.#T4#
Nokia is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Baldeli is defending well for now.
Nokia has Baldeli pushed against the cage.
Nokia is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Nokia seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nokia takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
We've been informed that Baldeli has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tesla Nokia.
Baldeli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nokia looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nokia scores with a head kick. Baldeli tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nokia scores with a nice body kick.
Nokia scores with a kick to the midsection.
Baldeli moves out of range of the strikes.
Nokia throws a powerful right kick. Baldeli tried to block low but the kick was high! Baldeli was taken right off of his feet! Nokia jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tesla Nokia!

Event: EFC4: McGregson vs Eagle 2
Date: Jan 16, 2021

#R1#
Nokia takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nokia throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Leopoldnise throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nokia throws out a counter right but Leopoldnise avoids it with no problem.
Leopoldnise doesn't manage to clinch there - Nokia circles away.
Leopoldnise tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Leopoldnise tries to clinch up.
Leopoldnise throws a head kick but Nokia moves out of range.
Nokia is trying to counter with his kicks.
Nokia throws a nice head kick!
A combination from Leopoldnise does no damage. #CL2#
Nokia drives through and clinches with Leopoldnise against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Nokia.
Nokia struggles to land a body shot inside as Leopoldnise controls his hands.
A frustrated look appears on Leopoldnise's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nokia just leaning against Leopoldnise, taking a breather.
Nokia is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nokia continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Leopoldnise on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nokia slowing the pace effectively.
Nokia throws an elbow that misses. #T1#
The referee is keeping an eye on Nokia - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nokia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nokia content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tesla Nokia.
Nokia stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nokia wants it to stay on the feet.
Leopoldnise scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice sprawl there from Nokia as Leopoldnise shoots in.
We've been told by Leopoldnise's head coaches at Hotrod Express MMA Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Leopoldnise avoids the head kick by Nokia.
A slapping body kick lands there for Nokia.#CL2#
Nokia moves into the clinch.
Leopoldnise on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Leopoldnise wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nokia is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nokia tries to land knees in the clinch but Leopoldnise avoids the damage to the body.
Nokia avoiding damage.
Leopoldnise tries to pull guard but Nokia holds him up against the cage and eventually Leopoldnise drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Leopoldnise. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leopoldnise is trying to force a seperation but Nokia has the dominant position.#T2#
Nokia lands a nice elbow.
The referee calls for Nokia to work.
Nokia swings wildly with an uppercut but Leopoldnise uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nokia missing with knees to the body.
Leopoldnise blocks an uppercut.
Nokia avoiding damage.
Nokia misses with a punch to the body.
Nokia stalling.
The referee calls for Nokia to work.
Nokia taking a breather.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nokia pressing his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tesla Nokia.
Nokia scores with a head kick. #T3#
Nokia thows a body kick. Leopoldnise tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A head kick misses from Nokia.
Leopoldnise fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Leopoldnise crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Nokia - the referee stops the clock and Leopoldnise gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Nokia. Leopoldnise manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Leopoldnise shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nokia sprawls well. Nokia wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Leopoldnise gets slowly back to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Leopoldnise.
Leopoldnise shoots in but Nokia avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Nokia pushes Leopoldnise up against the cage in a clinch.
Nokia prevents Leopoldnise from breaking the clinch.
Leopoldnise blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nokia throws an elbow but misses. #T4#
Leopoldnise being controlled against the cage.
Leopoldnise blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Come on Nokia - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nokia creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nokia displaying some good clinch control by pressing Leopoldnise up against the cage.
Nokia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nokia throws a head punch that misses.
Nokia manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nokia working aggressively here.
Leopoldnise blocks a body shot from Nokia.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tesla Nokia dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Leopoldnise shoots in but no luck this time.
Nokia moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Leopoldnise takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #CL2#
Leopoldnise gets tackled into the cage by Nokia. Nokia maintains the clinch.
Leopoldnise letting Nokia take a breather here.
Nokia throws an elbow that misses.
Nokia has a couple of punches blocked by Leopoldnise.
Leopoldnise tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nokia swings wildly with an uppercut but Leopoldnise uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nokia effectively controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nokia effectively controlling the action here.
Nokia misses with an elbow over the top.
Nokia misses with an elbow strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Nokia - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T1#
Nokia lands a left hand.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nokia takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Leopoldnise wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nokia is struggling to control the position.
Nokia missing with knees to the body.
Nokia misses with a punch on the inside.
Leopoldnise is trying to break the clinch but Nokia is controlling him.
Leopoldnise is trying to break the clinch but Nokia has him pressed against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nokia.
Nokia has Leopoldnise pushed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tesla Nokia.
Leopoldnise stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Leopoldnise misses with a low kick.
Nokia replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Leopoldnise blocks it well.
Nokia throws a looping overhand right but Leopoldnise ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Nokia misses with a body shot.
Leopoldnise changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nokia leaves Leopoldnise with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Leopoldnise. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leopoldnise tries to clinch up but Nokia circles away and keeps his distance.
Leopoldnise slips a straight right by Nokia.
Leopoldnise fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Leopoldnise shoots in for a takedown but Nokia shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nokia swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Leopoldnise will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #CL2#
Nokia has closed the distance and engaged Leopoldnise in a clinch.
Leopoldnise looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nokia pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nokia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nokia slowing the pace effectively.
Nokia can't find room to land a body shot as Leopoldnise controls the action.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T3#
Leopoldnise wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nokia has Leopoldnise pressed against the cage.
Leopoldnise wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tesla Nokia seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Leopoldnise avoiding damage as Nokia throws knees to the body.
Nokia manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Leopoldnise on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nokia has Leopoldnise pushed against the cage.
Leopoldnise tries to pull guard but Nokia won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Leopoldnise's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tesla Nokia.
Leopoldnise wants to clinch up but Nokia keeps it at a distance.
Leopoldnise sets himself, and Nokia steps forward looking for the clinch! Leopoldnise avoids it this time.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#CL2#
Nokia fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Leopoldnise, pushing him back against the cage.
Nokia's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Nokia stalls.
Nokia leaning against his opponent.
Nokia receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Leopoldnise tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nokia just stands there and leans against the cage.
Leopoldnise has a couple of punches blocked by Nokia.
Nokia keeps control of Leopoldnise as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Leopoldnise avoids the elbow strike from Nokia, against the cage.
Nokia displaying some good clinch control by pressing Leopoldnise up against the cage.
Leopoldnise tries to circle away but Nokia has him pinned against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nokia is pushing Leopoldnise up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Leopoldnise tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nokia smiles and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tesla Nokia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Leopoldnise misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Nokia holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Leopoldnise tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nokia just stands there and leans against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Nokia - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tesla Nokia.
Leopoldnise digs a good hook to Nokia's body.
Leopoldnise lands an overhand right.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Leopoldnise has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leopoldnise has had enough of the clinch but Nokia keeps him there for the moment.
Nokia controlling the action here for a moment.
Nokia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nokia slowing the pace effectively.
Nokia misses with some punches. #T1#
Nokia stops a takedown attempt from Leopoldnise.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Leopoldnise. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nokia looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Nokia.
Leopoldnise being controlled against the cage.
Nokia's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The crowd are getting on Nokia's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Leopoldnise tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nokia throws a punch but it's blocked by Leopoldnise.
Leopoldnise working hard to break the clinch.
Nokia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leopoldnise's elbow.
Leopoldnise avoiding damage as Nokia throws knees to the body.
Nokia throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Leopoldnise tries to circle away but Nokia has him pinned against the cage.
Nokia effectively controlling the action here.#T2#
Nokia effectively controlling the action here.
Leopoldnise has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nokia is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nokia misses with the head strike.
Nokia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Leopoldnise can't break the clinch.
Leopoldnise drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Leopoldnise blocking some punches.
Nokia stalls.
Nokia slows down the pace here.
Leopoldnise has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T3#
Leopoldnise looking to slow down the pace here.
Leopoldnise avoids the elbow strike from Nokia, against the cage.
Leopoldnise tries to work over Nokia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Leopoldnise blocking some punches.
Nokia manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nokia is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nokia holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tesla Nokia.
Nokia scores with a kick to the body.
Leopoldnise tries to clinch but Nokia moves out of range.
Leopoldnise tries to clinch up.
Nokia throws a sloppy head kick and Leopoldnise moves out of range easily. #T4#
Leopoldnise shoots in and drives through. Nokia sprawls well.
That kick from Nokia tenderised Leopoldnise's leg. Leopoldnise is trying to keep his angry face on.
Leopoldnise wants to clinch.
Nokia flicks out a counter leg kick but Leopoldnise steps away.
Nokia shoots in but no luck this time.
Leopoldnise lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nokia circles away quickly and effectively.
Leopoldnise throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nokia throws out a counter right but Leopoldnise avoids it with no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Leopoldnise tries to clinch up but Nokia circles away and keeps his distance.
Nokia appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Leopoldnise fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Leopoldnise. Those never looked like landing.
Leopoldnise misses with a low kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leopoldnise misses with a series of wild punches.
Tesla Nokia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nokia lands a nice leg kick that just misses Leopoldnise's sensitive parts.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tesla Nokia!

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