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Event: C298: Queiroz vs Mahogany II     
Date:   Apr 21, 2024
#R1#
The Bouncer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The Bouncer misses with a right hand
and Talvela counters with a left to the body.
Nice jab there from Talvela.
Talvela blocks a low kick nicely.
Talvela has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Talvela there as he acknowledges the shot.
The Bouncer throws a poor cross that misses
and Talvela counters with a stiff right hand.
The Bouncer lands a head kick. Talvela smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Talvela throws a quick inside leg kick.
Talvela lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Talvela shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says The Bouncer as he avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Talvela shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has The Bouncer pinned against the cage. The Bouncer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The Bouncer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Talvela on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Talvela ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good shot there by The Bouncer.#CL#
Talvela drives through and clinches with The Bouncer against the cage.
The Bouncer blocks an uppercut.
Talvela swings wildly with an uppercut but The Bouncer uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
The Bouncer wants to break free but Talvela has control.
Talvela misses with a punch to the body.
The Bouncer tries to break free but Talvela pushes him back against the cage.
Talvela lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The Bouncer prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paavo Talvela. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Talvela manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Talvela clinches up against the cage.
Talvela tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The Bouncer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Talvela swings wildly with an uppercut but The Bouncer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Talvela misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Bouncer. #T2#
The Bouncer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
The Bouncer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Talvela rushes The Bouncer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Talvela has a couple of punches blocked by The Bouncer.
Talvela has a couple of punches blocked by The Bouncer.
The Bouncer is looking to break free of the clinch but Talvela has double underhooks.
Talvela swings wildly with an uppercut but The Bouncer uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Bouncer can't break the clinch.
Talvela misses with a body punch. #BC2#
The Bouncer breaks from the clinch.
Talvela throws a hook but The Bouncer blocks it.
Talvela avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! The Bouncer crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Talvela - the referee stops the clock and The Bouncer gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Talvela. The Bouncer manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The Bouncer connects with an inside leg kick.#T3#
The Bouncer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL#
Talvela clinches.
Talvela lands with a light punch inside.
The Bouncer blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
The Bouncer breaks from the clinch.
Talvela jabs The Bouncer right on the nose. The Bouncer blinks but takes it well.
Talvela showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from The Bouncer.
The Bouncer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Paavo Talvela seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Bouncer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The Bouncer fakes the leg kick and cracks Talvela in the body.
Talvela scores with the left hand. The Bouncer knows he should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Bouncer takes a jab right on the kisser.
The Bouncer misses with a right hand
and The Bouncer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Talvela connects with a jab.
Talvela connects with an inside leg kick.#T4#
A low kick from The Bouncer is predictable there
and The Bouncer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The Bouncer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Talvela sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That kick from Talvela tenderised The Bouncer's leg. The Bouncer is trying to keep his angry face on.
The Bouncer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from The Bouncer.
The Bouncer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The Bouncer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Talvela was well out of range. Poor timing from The Bouncer.
Talvela uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Bouncer.
Talvela throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Bouncer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The Bouncer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from The Bouncer there as he acknowledges the shot.
Talvela moves away from the strike by The Bouncer.
Talvela is looking to clinch.
Talvela lands a jab to the head.
The Bouncer lands with a kick to the temple. Talvela shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Bouncer works the jab nicely.
The Bouncer misses the jab.
The Bouncer throws a hook but Talvela avoids it easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Talvela. #ROC#The Bouncer is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paavo Talvela dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Talvela jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The Bouncer defending well as Talvela loads up on a big left hand.
Talvela checks the leg kick nicely there.
Talvela looks to land a combination but The Bouncer avoids it well.
The Bouncer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Talvela lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The Bouncer misses with a hook.
Talvela jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The Bouncer misses with the combination.
Talvela feinted with a counter takedown.
Talvela takes a kick to the side of the head.
Talvela is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
The Bouncer waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Talvela. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Talvela to the canvas! Can he finish him!? #ROC2#Talvela is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
The Bouncer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Talvela has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, The Bouncer has managed to get both his arms back between Talvela's legs - danger averted.
Oh Talvela is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The Bouncer won't allow Talvela to sweep him here.
Talvela seems to have got his legs back now.#T1##SU2#
The Bouncer stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Talvela moves away from the strike by The Bouncer.
Benny The Bouncer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Talvela tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Bouncer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jab, jab by Talvela - just one landing.
Talvela thumps The Bouncer with a low kick.
Talvela moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Talvela misses with a jab, cross combination.
The Bouncer connects with an inside leg kick.
The Bouncer throws a leg kick but Talvela sees it coming and moves out of range.
The Bouncer misses with a straight right.
Talvela steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Bouncer.
Talvela doesn't manage to clinch there - The Bouncer circles away.
The Bouncer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Talvela tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Talvela ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The Bouncer throws a hook but Talvela avoids it easily.#T2##TD#
Talvela closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming The Bouncer to the mat! The Bouncer manages to get full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Talvela looking to pass the guard.
Talvela throws a big elbow that misses.
The Bouncer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Talvela throws a strike but The Bouncer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Talvela is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The Bouncer wants to get up but he can't break Talvela's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Talvela is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The Bouncer won't allow Talvela to sweep him here. #T3#
Talvela looking to control. #SUB#
Talvela has his foot on The Bouncer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. The Bouncer works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Talvela is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Talvela looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Talvela looking for subs off his back but The Bouncer has passed one foot through into half guard.
Talvela is looking to improve his position.
The Bouncer wants to get back to his feet. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Talvela actively working from the bottom here.#SU2#
The Bouncer postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Talvela to stand up.
The Bouncer misses with a straight left.
The Bouncer throws a body shot but no joy.
Talvela walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Talvela avoids the body shot from The Bouncer.
The Bouncer scores with a punch to the head.
The Bouncer takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The Bouncer lands a nice looking body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Benny The Bouncer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
The Bouncer just misses with a punch to the body.
Talvela scores with a leg kick.
The Bouncer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Talvela on the side of the head.
The Bouncer with a nice cross.
The Bouncer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The Bouncer walks into a straight right hand from Talvela.
The Bouncer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The Bouncer loads up on a big right hand but Talvela slips the punch.
Talvela takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Talvela defending well as The Bouncer loads up on a big left hand.
The Bouncer blocks a head kick by Talvela.
The Bouncer needs to keep his hands up - Talvela had a free shot at his head there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Talvela drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

The Bouncer explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Talvela uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Bouncer.#T1#
The Bouncer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Talvela misses with a left hand
and The Bouncer counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circling - The Bouncer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The Bouncer scores with a nice strike.
Talvela throws a hook but The Bouncer avoids it easily.
Talvela swings away with a leg kick that misses.#TD#
Talvela scores with a takedown into The Bouncer's guard.

The Bouncer has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Talvela has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Talvela has a couple of punches blocked by The Bouncer.
Talvela throws a punch but it's blocked by The Bouncer. #BC2#
The Bouncer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The Bouncer misses the jab.
Talvela misses with a looping left.
The Bouncer keeps the fight on the outside.#T2#
The Bouncer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Talvela is out of range.
Talvela changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The Bouncer misses with a hook.
The Bouncer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Talvela.
The Bouncer attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Talvela appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Talvela wants to clinch.
Talvela bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of The Bouncer's head.
The Bouncer throws a big shot that misses.
The Bouncer tries a head kick but it misses. #CL#
Talvela gets a clinch.
Talvela pushes The Bouncer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T3#
The Bouncer is trying to break the clinch but Talvela is controlling him.
The Bouncer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Talvela throws a head punch that misses.
Talvela tries to work over The Bouncer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Talvela working aggressively here.
Talvela tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Bouncer is trying to force a seperation but Talvela has the dominant position.
Talvela fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Talvela swings wildly with an uppercut but The Bouncer uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
The Bouncer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The Bouncer connects with a looping right hand.
Talvela ducks under a wild hook from The Bouncer.
Nice cross by The Bouncer.#T4#
Talvela tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. The Bouncer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from The Bouncer misses its intended target.
The Bouncer looks to throw the jab but Talvela is out of range.
Talvela throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Talvela keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Bouncer.
The Bouncer takes a swing at Talvela's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Talvela darts in and clinches The Bouncer up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Talvela working aggressively here.
The Bouncer is trying to push Talvela away but Talvela has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The Bouncer prevents a body shot from Talvela.
Talvela misses with a short punch on the inside.
Talvela has a couple of punches blocked by The Bouncer.
Talvela misses with a hook to the ribs.
Talvela pushes The Bouncer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Benny The Bouncer.
I think The Bouncer 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29

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

 
Event: C293: Matsuzaka vs Diaz     
Date:   Apr 07, 2024
#R1#
Avila misses with a low kick.
Talvela scores with the left hand. Avila knows he should have avoided that one.
Avila takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Talvela changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Avila tries to avoid it but Talvela manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Avila to the ground. Avila escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice defenses there by Talvela.
The crowd cheers as Talvela lands an impressive looking overhand right. Avila doesn't seem phased though.
Avila takes a kick to the side of the head.
Talvela misses with a looping right.
Talvela misses with a low kick.
Avila tries to land a front kick but Talvela steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avila stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Avila wants it to stay on the feet.
Talvela connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Talvela looks to land a left hand but Avila moved out of range nicely.
Avila swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Avila misses with a body shot.
Talvela throws a half hearted mid kick.
Avila let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Talvela misses the shot to the body.
Avila lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Avila checks the leg kick nicely there.
Talvela shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paavo Talvela. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Talvela moves out of range of the body kick.
Talvela throws a head kick that misses.
Avila throws a head kick that misses.
Talvela throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Avila stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Talvela lands a jab.
Talvela bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Julian Avila is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Talvela scores with the left hand. Avila knows he should have avoided that one.
Talvela dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Avila misses.
Avila steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Talvela.#T2#
Talvela takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Talvela fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Avila throws a hook to the side of Talvela's head but Talvela sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Avila tests Talvela's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Avila takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
An inside leg kick lands from Talvela.
Talvela looks to score with a jab to the body but Avila is just out of range.
Avila looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Avila on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Avila loads up on a big right hand but Talvela slips the punch.
Talvela was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Talvela waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Avila.
Avila throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Talvela sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Talvela avoids a kick to the body.
Avila misses with a kick to the body. #T3#
Avila bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Avila throws out a counter right but Talvela avoids it with no problem.#TD#
Talvela shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Talvela showed some decent athleticism there.
Avila wants to control but Talvela is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Talvela missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Talvela thows a huge punch but Avila dodges it nicely.
Avila really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Talvela. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Avila is trying is best to control the position here.
Talvela takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Talvela lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Talvela is thwarting Avila's attempts to control the position.
Talvela has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T4#
Talvela throwing shots but Avila is blocking nicely.
Avila wants to control but Talvela is keeping busy.
Avila keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Talvela not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Talvela throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Talvela throwing shots but Avila is blocking nicely.
Talvela wants to take a breather but Avila is having none of it.
Talvela thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Avila controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Avila is looking to control Talvela's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Avila avoid being mounted?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paavo Talvela dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Avila tries to land a front kick but Talvela steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Talvela explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A looping hook to the body misses from Talvela. Avila does a little dance to reset his feet.
Talvela misses with an attempted mid kick.
A left lands for Talvela.
Paavo Talvela is winning the standup battle so far.
Talvela with the inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Avila, right into the meat of the thigh.
Talvela will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It seemed like Avila was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Talvela connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Avila's hands.
Avila stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Talvela.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talvela connects with a jab.
Talvela looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Avila feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Talvelas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Avila throws a sloppy head kick and Talvela moves out of range easily.
Talvela was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Avila looks to score with a jab to the body but Talvela is just out of range.#KD2#
Avila lands a left and a right that send Talvela crashing to the mat, dazed. Avila thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#It looks like Paavo Talvela has been cut.
Nice cross by Talvela.
Talvela fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Avila manages to avoid it.
Talvela connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Avila momentarily.
Avila smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Avila bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Talvela throws a sloppy body shot
and Avila counters with a straight right hand.
Talvela chopping away at his opponent's legs. #TD#
Talvela bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Avila bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Talvela throws a jab but it's blocked by Avila.
Talvela tries for a takedown but Avila sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T2#
Talvela throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Avila goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Talvela seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Talvela connects with a solid leg kick.
Avila throws a shot from downtown. Talvela moves away and avoids it.
Avila moves away from the strike by Talvela.
Avila doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Avila throws a right hand that misses
and Talvela counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Avila moves forwards but Talvela connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Avila pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Donk. Talvela catches Avila right on the button with a cross.
Talvela is looking to slow Avila down with leg kicks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Avila.
Avila misses with a body kick.
Talvela catches Avila with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Avila bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Talvela throws a quick inside leg kick.
Talvela connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Avila scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Avila throws a hook but Talvela avoids it easily.
Talvela attempts a counter takedown but Avila avoids it well and moves away.
Talvela jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Talvela scores with a nice strike.
Avila looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Avila stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paavo Talvela. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Avila takes one to the chin there.
Talvela dips to his left and cracks Avila with an uppercut!
Avila keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Avila on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Talvela. Talvela obviously looking to wear him down.
Paavo Talvela seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Talvela moves out of range of the strikes.
Avila moves out of range of the strikes.
Avila is trying to counter with his kicks.
Avila bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Horrible takedown attempt by Talvela or perhaps it was just good defense by Avila, which made it look bad.
Talvela turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Avila looks to throw the jab but Talvela is out of range.
Avila looks to land a body kick but Talvela moved away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Avila connects with a single shot there.
Talvela is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Avila can do to turn this around?
Talvela changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Avila pivots, looking for a leg kick but Talvela is out of range and Avila settles back down.
Talvela tries to counter with a takedown but Avila is quick to defend against it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Paavo Talvela will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Paavo Talvela's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Avila lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice shot by Talvela.
Avila blocks a jab.
Talvela takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The fighters circling - Talvela throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Avila checks a leg kick nicely.
Talvela misses with a looping right.
A jab lands there for Talvela.
Avila misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talvela throws a leg kick
and Avila counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice takedown defense from Avila. No joy for Talvela on that attempt.
Talvela tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Avila was well out of range. Poor timing from Talvela.
Good shot there by Talvela.
Some bone on bone action there as Talvela checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T1#
Avila walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Avila misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Talvela lands with a kick to the ribs.
A nice leg kick from Talvela, right into the meat of the thigh.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Talvela, as that shot connected.
Talvela walks forward, straight into a front kick from Avila.
Avila throws a wild body kick that Talvela sees coming a mile off.
Avila wants to slow Talvela down by chopping away at his legs.
Avila's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Avila blocks the body kick.
Avila looks to land a right hand but Talvela moved out of range.
Avila takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Talvela is looking to chop away at Avila's legs. #T2#
Talvela misses with a hook
and Avila counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Avila keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Avila stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Avila wants it to stay on the feet.
Avila shapes to counter with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A solid body kick from Talvela.
Avila on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Avila takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Talvela.
Talvela throws a right hand that misses
letting Avila counter with a right hand.
Avila has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Avila keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Talvela.
A jab from Talvela finds it's way through Avila's defenses.
Avila throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #TD#
Avila gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Avila has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3#
Avila controls Talvela momentarily but Talvela frees himself.
Talvela being controlled here momentarily.
Avila working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Talvela. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Avila trying to control the position.
Avila controlling the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Talvela postures up in Avila's guard and throws a big left but Avila blocks it.
Talvela missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Talvela connects with a solid leg kick.
Talvela throws a leg kick which misses Avila's front leg but catches the back leg as Avila tries to avoid it.
Talvela scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Talvela swings widly with a right hand
and Avila counters with a solid body kick.
Talvela throws a right and a left that both miss.
Avila appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Talvela dips to his left and cracks Avila with an uppercut!
Avila connects with a jab.
Julian Avila has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Talvela swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27

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

 
Event: C290: Gunnar vs Nakagawa III     
Date:   Mar 24, 2024
#R1#
Talvela changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Matsuzaka tries to avoid it but Talvela manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Matsuzaka to the ground. Matsuzaka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Matsuzaka misses with a straight left.
Talvela throws out a counter right but Matsuzaka avoids it with no problem.
Matsuzaka looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Matsuzaka keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Talvela slips under a jab.
Matsuzaka takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Matsuzaka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Talvela takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Talvela walks into a stiff left hand from Matsuzaka.
Talvela misses the jab.
Matsuzaka fires out a quick counter leg kick but Talvela just manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talvela displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matsuzaka throws out the jab.
Matsuzaka tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Talvela misses with a few strikes there.
Matsuzaka lunges at Talvela with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Talvela's hand. #T1#
Talvela bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matsuzaka lands a slapping body shot.
Matsuzaka misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Talvela counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Matsuzaka!
Matsuzaka is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Talvela's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Talvela thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Matsuzaka's head.
Matsuzaka won't allow Talvela to pass to mount.
Matsuzaka keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Talvela thows a huge punch but Matsuzaka dodges it nicely.
Matsuzaka avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Talvela.
Matsuzaka wants to control but Talvela is keeping busy.
Still in half guard, Talvela seems content to control.
Talvela seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Matsuzaka does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Talvela thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Matsuzaka's head.
Matsuzaka tries to get to full guard but Talvela has control of the leg.
Talvela looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Matsuzaka is trying to maintain the position but Talvela is very close to passing his half guard.
Talvela takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Matsuzaka is refusing to be controlled, as Talvela sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matsuzaka wants to control but Talvela is keeping busy.
Talvela not doing much here.
Talvela thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Matsuzaka's head. #T3#
Talvela throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Talvela thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Matsuzaka's head.
Well, if Talvela is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Matsuzaka just misses with a punch to the body.
Talvela 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.
Talvela closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Talvela looks to throw the jab but Matsuzaka is out of range.
Matsuzaka is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Talvela.
Talvela is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Talvela on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Matsuzaka. Matsuzaka obviously looking to wear him down. #T4#
Talvela fails with a takedown attempt.
Talvela has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Talvela there as he acknowledges the shot.
Keisuke Matsuzaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Talvela throws a hook but Matsuzaka blocks it.
Matsuzaka seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Talvela misses with a lunging right hand
and Matsuzaka counters with a low kick, right behind Talvela 's knee.
Talvela moves away from the strike by Matsuzaka. #TD2#
Talvela looking to score a takedown here. Matsuzaka is defending well but Talvela drives through and ends up in Matsuzaka's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Talvela sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Matsuzaka's guard.
Talvela is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Talvela wants to lay and pray for a moment but Matsuzaka keeps working.
Matsuzaka blocking the ground and pound attempt from Talvela.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Paavo Talvela will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Matsuzaka paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sloppy strikes from Talvela. Those never looked like landing.
Good standup being displayed there by Matsuzaka as he connects with a hook.
Matsuzaka throws a body shot but no joy.
Keisuke Matsuzaka is winning the standup battle so far.
A low kick lands for Matsuzaka.
Talvela misses with a combination
and Matsuzaka counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Talvela 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 Matsuzaka has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Matsuzaka and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talvela blocks a jab.
Talvela takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Talvela uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka looks to land a right hand but Talvela moved out of range.#T1#
Matsuzaka cracks a nice hook into Talvela's ribs.
Talvela steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka throws a shot from downtown. Talvela moves away and avoids it.
Matsuzaka avoids the body shot from Talvela.
Matsuzaka lands with an uppercut that bounces Talvela off the cage and back into range.
Matsuzaka throws a lazy uppercut
letting Talvela counter with a right hand.
Matsuzaka misses with a leg kick.
Matsuzaka throws an overhand right that lands on Talvela's shoulder, as Talvela tries to avoid the shot.
Matsuzaka throws a leg kick which misses Talvela's front leg but catches the back leg as Talvela tries to avoid it.
Keisuke Matsuzaka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A left lands for Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka misses with a right hand
and Talvela counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Talvela lands a nice leg kick that just misses Matsuzaka's sensitive parts.
A telegraphed right hand from Matsuzaka misses the target.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook.
Talvela is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
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!
Talvela misses with a double jab.
Talvela uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka misses with a low kick.
Talvela scores with a jab to the body.
Matsuzaka walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Talvela swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka looks to score with a jab to the body but Talvela is just out of range.
Talvela changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Matsuzaka misses with a jab to the body
and Talvela counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Matsuzaka works Talvela's body with a nice hook.
Matsuzaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Talvela moves away.
Talvela only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Matsuzaka misses with a shot to the body
and Talvela counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matsuzaka displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Talvela.
Talvela scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Matsuzaka looks to score with a jab to the body but Talvela is just out of range.
Matsuzaka thuds his right hand into Talvela's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Talvela misses with a takedown attempt
and Matsuzaka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Talvela fails with the takedown#CL#
and Matsuzaka counters by moving into the clinch.
Keisuke Matsuzaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paavo Talvela.#T4#
A short left from Matsuzaka.
A right hook to the body lands for Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka struggles to land a body shot inside as Talvela controls his hands.
Matsuzaka scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsuzaka prevents Talvela from breaking the clinch.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice elbow from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Matsuzaka creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Matsuzaka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Matsuzaka.
Still in the clinch, Matsuzaka scores with a nice short uppercut.
Talvela avoids the elbow strike from Matsuzaka, against the cage.
Talvela is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Matsuzaka is defending well.
Matsuzaka works on Talvela's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Talvela escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Talvela swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keisuke Matsuzaka dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Matsuzaka throws a lazy uppercut
letting Talvela counter with a right hand.
Talvela lands with an overhand left.
Matsuzaka goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Matsuzaka throws a nice inside leg kick.
Matsuzaka scores with a punch to the head.
Matsuzaka avoids the head kick by Talvela.
Matsuzaka lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Matsuzaka.
Talvela ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsuzaka moves away.
Matsuzaka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matsuzaka turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Matsuzaka throws a hook but Talvela avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Matsuzaka misses its intended target.
Talvela feints a counter leg kick.
Matsuzaka throws a nice looking combination but Talvela bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Talvela feints a counter leg kick.
Talvela ducks under a wild hook from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka misses with an uppercut
and Talvela counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matsuzaka swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Talvela counter with a right hand.
Matsuzaka swings for the body but Talvela moves out of range.
Matsuzaka checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Matsuzaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Talvela moves away.
Talvela tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Matsuzaka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Talvela can do to turn this around?
Talvela moves forwards but Matsuzaka connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Talvela is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matsuzaka. #T2#
Matsuzaka looks to score with a jab to the body but Talvela is just out of range.
Talvela throws out a counter right but Matsuzaka avoids it with no problem.
Matsuzaka misses with a wild combination.
A swing and a miss from Talvela.
Matsuzaka feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Matsuzaka throws a lazy right hand but Talvela sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matsuzaka scores with a nice strike.
Matsuzaka scores with a hook to the body. Talvela takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Talvela's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Matsuzaka misses with a hook to the body
and Talvela counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Talvela steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook.
Talvela throws a jab but it's blocked by Matsuzaka. #T3#
Talvela blocks a jab.
Matsuzaka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Talvela is looking to slow Matsuzaka down with leg kicks.
Matsuzaka looks to land a left hand but Talvela moved out of range nicely.
Matsuzaka lands with a hook. Talvela tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Talvela fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Matsuzaka avoids it really well and circles away.
Talvela tries to bum rush Matsuzaka with a series of wild strikes but Matsuzaka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Matsuzaka misses with a combination
letting Talvela counter with a right hand. #T4#
A big right from Matsuzaka misses.
Matsuzaka lands with a kick to the ribs.
Matsuzaka with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Matsuzaka cracks Talvela with a good jab.
Matsuzaka wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Talvela misses with a takedown
and Matsuzaka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsuzaka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Talvela.
Talvela throws a shot from downtown. Matsuzaka moves away and avoids it.
Talvela drops his hands momentarily and Matsuzaka takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keisuke Matsuzaka clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Matsuzaka lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Matsuzaka lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Talvela looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Matsuzaka is fending him off so far but Talvela persists. Nope, Matsuzaka circles away and we're back to standing.
Talvela staying out of range there.
Matsuzaka lands a jab.
Talvela looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Matsuzaka is fending him off so far but Talvela persists. Nope, Matsuzaka circles away and we're back to standing.
Matsuzaka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Talvela.
Talvela lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talvela has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Matsuzaka finds it's way round the side to connect with Talvela's head.
Matsuzaka throws an off balance right hand
and Talvela counters with an inside leg kick.
Talvela swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Matsuzaka counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Matsuzaka scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Matsuzaka takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Talvela throws a sloppy head kick and Matsuzaka moves out of range easily.
Talvela misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Matsuzaka is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Talvela.
Keisuke Matsuzaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paavo Talvela.
Talvela is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Matsuzaka throws an overhand right that lands on Talvela's shoulder, as Talvela tries to avoid the shot.
Matsuzaka connects with an inside leg kick.
Talvela slips a straight right by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka misses with a wild body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matsuzaka.
Talvela has his takedown stuffed
and Matsuzaka counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T2#
Nice uppercut lands for Matsuzaka. That snapped Talvela's head back.
Talvela throws out a loose jab but Matsuzaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Talvela connects with a solid leg kick.
Matsuzaka connects with a jab.
A left lands for Matsuzaka.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsuzaka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Talvela manages to avoid it.
Talvela takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Talvela fails to land the takedown.
Talvela has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3#
Talvela misses with a lunging right hand
and Matsuzaka counters with a nice low kick that buckles Talvela's knee momentarily.
Matsuzaka lands with a good body shot.#TD2#
Talvela closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Matsuzaka's guard.
Talvela tries to free his leg and advance position but Matsuzaka is retaining full guard.
Talvela trying to control the position from guard on top but Matsuzaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Talvela trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Talvela lands a couple of elbows.
Matsuzaka on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Matsuzaka tries to get out of the position.
Talvela postures up in Matsuzaka's guard and throws a big left but Matsuzaka blocks it.
Talvela cracks Matsuzaka with a solid left hand.
Matsuzaka trying to control the position here.
Talvela wants to control from the top but Matsuzaka keeps moving. #T4#
Matsuzaka knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Talvela on the ground.
Talvela lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Talvela trying to control but Matsuzaka is working from the bottom. #ES#
Matsuzaka kicks Talvela off and gets to his feet.
Talvela misses with a hook
and Matsuzaka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD2#
Talvela fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Matsuzaka sprawls well initially but Talvela persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Matsuzaka won't allow Talvela to pass to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keisuke Matsuzaka had his way with Paavo Talvela in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
Matsuzaka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Talvela was well out of range. Poor timing from Matsuzaka.
Paavo Talvela has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Talvela blocks a leg kick.
Talvela gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Matsuzaka counters with a stiff right hand.
Talvela fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Matsuzaka avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talvela waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka lands with a hook. Talvela tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Matsuzaka misses with a double jab.
A little jabbing left from Talvela on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Talvela keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
A nice leg kick from Talvela, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick from Talvela, right into the meat of the thigh.
A swing and a miss from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka sizes up Talvela with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Matsuzaka ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Good shot there by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka misses with a wild combination. #TD2#
Talvela closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Matsuzaka did well to prevent Talvela getting side control.

Matsuzaka pushes Talvela off and gets back to his feet.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsuzaka lands a head shot.
Talvela will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Keisuke Matsuzaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paavo Talvela.
Talvela gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Matsuzaka.
Talvela misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Talvela is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Talvela slips a straight right by Matsuzaka.
Nice body punch from Matsuzaka.
Talvela takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Talvela fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Matsuzaka seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T3#
Matsuzaka lands a glancing blow to the side of Talvela's head.
Talvela fails with a takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matsuzaka. Talvela does a little dance to reset his feet.
Talvela swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Talvela uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matsuzaka.#TD2#
Talvela drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Keisuke Matsuzaka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Talvela throwing strikes from guard but Matsuzaka blocks nicely.
Talvela has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Matsuzaka wants to sweep here but Talvela controlling him for the moment.
Talvela throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
Talvela loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Matsuzaka avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Talvela cracks Matsuzaka with a solid left hand.
Matsuzaka working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Talvela.
Matsuzaka trying to control the position.
Talvela trying to control but Matsuzaka is working from the bottom.
Talvela might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Matsuzaka haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Matsuzaka preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Talvela postures up in Matsuzaka's guard and throws a big left but Matsuzaka blocks it.
Paavo Talvela has got the better of the ground game so far.
Talvela connects with a couple of short punches.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 49:46
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 49:46
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keisuke Matsuzaka!
Keisuke Matsuzaka retains his welterweight title!
Keisuke Matsuzaka bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 
Event: C283: Matsuzaka vs Talvela II     
Date:   Mar 03, 2024
#R1#
Matsuzaka lands a jab to the head.
Talvela ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Talvela on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Matsuzaka misses with a few strikes there.
Matsuzaka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Talvela manages to avoid it.
Talvela takes a swing at Matsuzaka's ribcage but misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Matsuzaka checks a leg kick.
Matsuzaka throws a shot from downtown. Talvela moves away and avoids it.
Paavo Talvela seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Talvela.
The fighters circling - Talvela throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matsuzaka keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Talvela throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matsuzaka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Talvela moves away from the strike by Matsuzaka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talvela tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matsuzaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Talvela.
Talvela throws a left and a right that both miss
and Matsuzaka counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Talvela thinking.
Nice defenses there by Matsuzaka.
A big right from Talvela misses.
Matsuzaka looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Talvela blocks a head kick by Matsuzaka.
Talvela pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Matsuzaka back to the cage. Talvela follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T1#
The fighters circling - Matsuzaka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Talvela throws a hook but Matsuzaka avoids it easily.
Talvela throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Talvela throws a head kick that Matsuzaka semi-blocks.
Talvela looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Talvela tests Matsuzaka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Talvela misses with a straight left.
Keisuke Matsuzaka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matsuzaka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Talvela.
Matsuzaka gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Talvela.
A big right from Matsuzaka misses.
Matsuzaka misses with a low kick.
Talvela keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matsuzaka.
Talvela looks to land a body kick but Matsuzaka moved away.
Talvela shoots in looking for a takedown. Matsuzaka tries to sprawl out of it but Talvela keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Matsuzaka manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2#
Matsuzaka misses with an attempted mid kick.
Matsuzaka missing with a left hand there. Talvela was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circling - Matsuzaka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Talvela jabs Matsuzaka right on the nose. Matsuzaka blinks but takes it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsuzaka misses with an uppercut
and Talvela counters with a good, hard body kick but Matsuzaka shrugs it off.
Talvela slips under a jab from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Matsuzaka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Talvela.
Matsuzaka throws an off balance right hand
and Talvela counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Talvela on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Matsuzaka defending well as Talvela loads up on a big left hand.
Matsuzaka lands with a hook. Talvela tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Talvela smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Matsuzaka throws a body kick that misses. #T3#
Talvela misses with an uppercut.
Matsuzaka looks to throw the jab but Talvela is out of range.
Talvela throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Matsuzaka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Talvela throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matsuzaka is looking to counter punch.
Matsuzaka chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Talvela can pounce on him.
Talvela connects with a right hand. Matsuzaka shakes it off.
Talvela throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Talvela misses with a shot to the body
and Matsuzaka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matsuzaka. Talvela does a little dance to reset his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Talvela misses.
Sloppy strikes from Talvela. Those never looked like landing.
Matsuzaka scores with a jab to the head.
Sloppy strikes from Matsuzaka. Those never looked like landing.
Matsuzaka moves away from the strike by Talvela.
Talvela lands with a straight right. Matsuzaka didn't see that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A low kick from Talvela is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Matsuzaka misses with a low kick. #T4#
Matsuzaka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Talvela.
Talvela keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka lands a body shot.
Talvela defending well as Matsuzaka loads up on a big left hand.
Matsuzaka misses with a straight left.
Matsuzaka moves out of range as Talvela strikes.
Matsuzaka tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Talvela manages to circle out of the way.
Talvela goes for a double leg but Matsuzaka avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Matsuzaka continues to drive forward.
Keisuke Matsuzaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paavo Talvela.
Talvela misses with a looping left.
Talvela is looking to chop away at Matsuzaka's legs.
Nice jab there from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Talvela on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheers as Talvela lands an impressive looking overhand right. Matsuzaka doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Talvela avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Talvela looks to throw the jab but Matsuzaka is out of range.
Talvela throws a jab but it's blocked by Matsuzaka.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Keisuke Matsuzaka will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Talvela misses with a low kick.
Talvela staying out of range there.
Talvela uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matsuzaka.
A telegraphed right hand from Matsuzaka misses the target.
Talvela drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Matsuzaka defends it well.
Talvela throws a body punch but Matsuzaka moves out of range.
Matsuzaka avoids the head kick by Talvela.
Matsuzaka is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Talvela.
Talvela keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Matsuzaka as Talvela shoots in.
Matsuzaka throws the left hand but Talvela avoids the punch easily.
Keisuke Matsuzaka is winning the standup battle so far.
Matsuzaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Talvela throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talvela bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Talvela dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Talvela keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matsuzaka.
Talvela doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Matsuzaka counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
Talvela looks to score with a jab to the body but Matsuzaka is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Matsuzaka misses the target.
Matsuzaka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Talvela.
Matsuzaka wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Talvela swings widly with a right hand
letting Matsuzaka counter with a right hand.
Talvela throws a hook to the side of Matsuzaka's head but Matsuzaka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matsuzaka on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Matsuzaka lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Matsuzaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Talvela moves away.
Talvela looks to throw the jab but Matsuzaka is out of range.
Matsuzaka lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Talvela walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Matsuzaka checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice defenses there by Talvela.
Talvela rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Matsuzaka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Matsuzaka throws a jab but it's blocked by Talvela.
Talvela cracks Matsuzaka with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Matsuzaka drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Matsuzaka dodges the punch combination from Talvela.
Matsuzaka lands a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matsuzaka. Talvela does a little dance to reset his feet.
Talvela paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A thudding body kick lands there by Talvela!
Matsuzaka takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Matsuzaka throws out a loose jab but Talvela uses good head movement to avoid it.
Talvela throws out a counter right but Matsuzaka avoids it with no problem.
Talvela will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
An attempted straight right counter from Matsuzaka misses the target.
Talvela misses with an uppercut
letting Matsuzaka counter with a right hand.
Talvela staying out of range there.
Talvela misses with a right hand
and Matsuzaka counters with a nice uppercut.
Matsuzaka with a nice calf kick.
A jab from Talvela misses.
The crowd cheers as Talvela lands an impressive looking overhand right. Matsuzaka doesn't seem phased though.#T3#
Matsuzaka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Talvela manages to avoid it.
Talvela tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Matsuzaka lands a nice shot that snaps Talvela's head back.
Talvela tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matsuzaka throws a half hearted mid kick.
Talvela looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Matsuzaka scores with a punch to the head.
Talvela throws a lazy uppercut
and Matsuzaka counters with a stiff right hand.
Matsuzaka darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Talvela scores with a push kick.
Talvela misses the jab.#TD2#
Talvela drives through with a takedown into Matsuzaka's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Matsuzaka uses the cage to get back to his feet.
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!
Matsuzaka tries a head kick but it misses.
Talvela misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Matsuzaka swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Talvela counters with a stiff right hand.
Matsuzaka misses with a jab to the body
enabling Talvela to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Talvela blocks a jab.
Talvela throws a wild body kick that Matsuzaka sees coming a mile off.
The fighters circling - Talvela throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matsuzaka looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Talvela throws a hook to the side of Matsuzaka's head but Matsuzaka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Talvela gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Talvela lands with a cross.
Matsuzaka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Talvela throws out the jab.
It looked like Matsuzaka wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Talvela takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Talvela avoids the body shot from Matsuzaka.
Talvela slips under a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matsuzaka lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Talvela throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Matsuzaka holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Talvela is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Matsuzaka is defending well.
Keisuke Matsuzaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paavo Talvela.
Talvela tries to break free but Matsuzaka pushes him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Keisuke Matsuzaka will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Talvela staying out of range there.
Talvela uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matsuzaka.
Talvela lands with a nice body punch.
Talvela moves out of range as Matsuzaka strikes.
Matsuzaka throws a sloppy body shot
and Talvela counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Matsuzaka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Talvela throws a nice inside leg kick.
Talvela shoots in and drives through. Matsuzaka sprawls well.
Talvela throws a jab when Matsuzaka was well out of range.
Talvela listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Matsuzaka scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuzaka fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Talvela.
Talvela scores with a body shot.
Talvela avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matsuzaka slips a jab from Talvela.
A telegraphed right hand from Talvela misses the target. #T1#
Talvela misses with a hook.
Matsuzaka throws a lazy right hand but Talvela sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Talvela walks into a jab.
Matsuzaka delivers a nice body kick.
Talvela throws a push kick but Matsuzaka slaps the foot to one side.
Matsuzaka tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Talvela manages to circle out of the way.
Matsuzaka lands with a nice body kick.
Talvela takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Matsuzaka chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Matsuzaka has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Talvela.
Matsuzaka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Some wild striking there from Talvela.
Talvela tries a head kick but it misses.
Talvela misses with a body shot.
Talvela on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Matsuzaka. Matsuzaka obviously looking to wear him down. #T2#
Talvela takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No luck for Talvela with that takedown attempt.
Talvela scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A jab from Matsuzaka does it's job there.
Talvela finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A clash of legs there as Talvela blocks the low kick.
Talvela uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matsuzaka.
Talvela scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Matsuzaka misses with a jab to the body
and Talvela counters with a good low kick that Matsuzaka was not able to check.
Matsuzaka throws a looping overhand right but Talvela ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Talvela! But no joy.
Matsuzaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matsuzaka is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Talvela.
Matsuzaka takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Talvela misses with an uppercut
and Matsuzaka counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Matsuzaka just misses with a punch to the body.
Talvela throws a head kick that misses.
Talvela uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka scores with a nice strike.
Talvela misses with a hook. Matsuzaka ducked under it nicely.
Talvela throws a poor cross that misses
and Matsuzaka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Talvela misses the target.
A low kick from Matsuzaka is predictable there
and Matsuzaka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matsuzaka walks into a stiff left hand from Talvela.
Talvela throws a front kick aimed at Matsuzaka's knee but Matsuzaka avoids it well.
Talvela misses with a left hand
and Matsuzaka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Talvela connects with a crisp jab.
Matsuzaka swings for the body but Talvela moves out of range.
Talvela throws the left hand but Matsuzaka avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Matsuzaka lands a lovely overhand right.
Talvela has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matsuzaka misses the shot to the body.
Talvela is looking to score with low kicks.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Matsuzaka, as that shot connected. #TD2#
Talvela decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Talvela lands with a punch from half guard.
Talvela sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Matsuzaka defending well though.
Matsuzaka is trying to control but can't.
Matsuzaka on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Matsuzaka tries to get out of the position.
Talvela throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Talvela seems to be working for a kimura but Matsuzaka defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Talvela is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Keisuke Matsuzaka did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4#
Talvela misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsuzaka.
A telegraphed right hand from Talvela misses the target.
A shot to the liver by Matsuzaka. Beautiful body shot.
Talvela tests Matsuzaka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Matsuzaka keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Talvela jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Talvela cracks Matsuzaka with an open hand slap.
Talvela throws a looping overhand right but Matsuzaka ducks down to avoid it.
Talvela takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Talvela fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Matsuzaka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuzaka misses with a wild body shot.
Matsuzaka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Talvela.
Talvela steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Talvela misses with a body shot. #T1#
Talvela scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice defenses there by Matsuzaka.
Talvela drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Matsuzaka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Talvela lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Talvela pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Talvela slips a straight right by Matsuzaka.
Talvela looks to land a right hand but Matsuzaka moved out of range.
Matsuzaka feints and then cracks Talvela's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Talvela down.
Matsuzaka wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Talvela thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matsuzaka blocks a leg kick.
Matsuzaka connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A big left from Matsuzaka misses.
Matsuzaka lands with a hook. Talvela tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T2#
Talvela thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matsuzaka is looking to counter the offense by Talvela and move into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Talvela misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Matsuzaka throws a hook but Talvela blocks it.
Talvela misses with the combination.
Talvela throws a head kick that misses.
Talvela moves out of range of the body kick.
A cross from Matsuzaka lands.
Talvela misses with a hook.
Talvela misses with a two punch combination.
Matsuzaka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Talvela.
Talvela throws a hook but Matsuzaka blocks it.
Matsuzaka looks for the body kick but Talvela saw that one coming.
Talvela misses with a low kick.
Matsuzaka appears to be looking for a big counter.#T3#
Talvela fails to land with a series of punches.
Matsuzaka was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Talvela misses with a body shot.
Matsuzaka is looking to slow Talvela down with leg kicks.
Talvela throws a poor cross that misses
and Matsuzaka counters with a good, hard body kick but Talvela shrugs it off.
Matsuzaka fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Talvela avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Talvela throws a right hand that Matsuzaka ducks under and follows up with a left that Matsuzaka also avoids with ease.
Talvela is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Talvela takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Matsuzaka chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Talvela can pounce on him.
Matsuzaka wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Talvela attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Talvela throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matsuzaka dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Talvela. That did some damage!
Matsuzaka scores with a head kick. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsuzaka ducks under a wild hook from Talvela.
Matsuzaka ducks under a wild hook from Talvela.
Matsuzaka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matsuzaka will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Talvela looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Matsuzaka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Talvela sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matsuzaka swings for the body but Talvela moves out of range.
Talvela throws a series of punches but Matsuzaka moves out of range.
Matsuzaka misses with a low kick.
Matsuzaka misses with a low kick as Talvela jumps back.
Talvela throws out a loose jab but Matsuzaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Matsuzaka darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Talvela fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Matsuzaka.
Talvela scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Keisuke Matsuzaka will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Matsuzaka slips under a jab.
Paavo Talvela has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matsuzaka has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Matsuzaka there as he acknowledges the shot.
Talvela slips a straight right by Matsuzaka.
Talvela tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Talvela misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Matsuzaka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matsuzaka misses with a body kick.
Talvela displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matsuzaka throws out the jab.
Talvela tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Talvela throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Talvela cracks Matsuzaka with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Matsuzaka walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
It looked like Matsuzaka wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Talvela doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Talvela takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Talvela takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T1#
Matsuzaka misses with a wild body shot.
Matsuzaka throws a shot from downtown. Talvela moves away and avoids it.
Matsuzaka moves away from the strike by Talvela.
Matsuzaka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matsuzaka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Talvela.
Talvela misses with a jab to the body
and Matsuzaka counters with a nice uppercut.
Talvela fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matsuzaka.
Talvela closes this distance looking for a takedown but Matsuzaka circles away.
Matsuzaka wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Talvela misses with a hook
and Matsuzaka counters with a nice uppercut.
Matsuzaka takes one to the side of the head.
Matsuzaka throws a looping overhand right but Talvela ducks down to avoid it.
Talvela throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Matsuzaka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Talvela misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Matsuzaka lands with a good body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fighters circling - Talvela throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matsuzaka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Talvela slips a jab from Matsuzaka.
Talvela slips a jab from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka ducks right into an uppercut from Talvela.
Matsuzaka fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Matsuzaka chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Talvela can pounce on him.
Talvela throws a leg kick but Matsuzaka sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Matsuzaka connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Matsuzaka scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Talvela connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Matsuzaka momentarily.
Matsuzaka lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Talvela throws a chopping leg kick but Matsuzaka manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T3#
Talvela misses with a shot to the body
and Matsuzaka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matsuzaka slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Talvela takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Matsuzaka lands a glancing blow to the side of Talvela's head.
Matsuzaka digs a good body shot into Talvela's ribs.
Matsuzaka lands a jab to Talvela's midsection.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Talvela.
Keisuke Matsuzaka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Talvela is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Matsuzaka lands a nice shot to the body.
Matsuzaka moves into range and connects with a jab.
Talvela's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Talvela fails with the takedown
and Talvela takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Keisuke Matsuzaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paavo Talvela.
Talvela walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matsuzaka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matsuzaka tries to counter by clinching up but Talvela breaks away and moves out of range.
Talvela fails with the takedown
and Matsuzaka counters with a nice leg kick.
Talvela takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Matsuzaka with the inside leg kick.
Talvela misses with a takedown attempt
and Matsuzaka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Talvela on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Matsuzaka bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Talvela's head backwards.
Matsuzaka lands a nice hook to Talvela's body. Talvela takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Talvela walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Matsuzaka checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Talvela throws a shot from downtown. Matsuzaka moves away and avoids it.
Talvela throws a poor cross that misses
letting Matsuzaka counter with a right hand.
Matsuzaka lands with a cross.
Talvela steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Matsuzaka. That one must have hurt.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 46:49
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 50:46
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 50:47

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Keisuke Matsuzaka!
Keisuke Matsuzaka retains his welterweight title!
Keisuke Matsuzaka spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 
Event: C278: Gunnarsson vs Nakagawa     
Date:   Feb 11, 2024
#R1#
Talvela doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Talvela walks into a stiff left hand from Rolf.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rolf.
Talvela tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Talvela gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Rolf is keen to just control but Talvela is a slippery customer.
Talvela works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rolf wants to control from the top but Talvela keeps moving.
Rolf forces his way into half guard.
Talvela is refusing to be controlled, as Rolf sits in half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Rolf is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Talvela is staying active underneath Rolf, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rolf is looking to advance position but Talvela won't allow it.
Rolf has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Rolf is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Talvela can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Talvela working to try and regain half guard. #SUB2#
Rolf goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Talvela is on top in guard. #T2#
Talvela won't allow Rolf to sweep him here.
Talvela postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Talvela working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Talvela keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rolf's head.
Talvela controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Our spies down at at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch inform us that Rolf has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Rolf wants to hit a sweep here but Talvela passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Rolf there! #T3#
Rolf tries to reverse the position but Talvela maintains control.
Talvela working the ground and pound effectively.
Rolf tries to hold on but Talvela postures up.
Rolf manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Talvela working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Rolf is looking for a sweep. Talvela is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Ground and pound from Talvela.
Rolf wants to get back to full guard.
Rolf trying to hold on to Talvela's head to control him but Talvela postures up.
Rolf is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Talvela is nestled in close to Rolf, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rolf wants to sweep but Talvela has passed to side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Paavo Talvela will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Talvela displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rolf throws out the jab.
Rolf scores with a body shot.
Rolf moves away from the strike by Talvela.
Decent striking displayed by Talvela there.
Rolf connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Talvela throws a leg kick
letting Rolf counter with a right hand.
Talvela moves out of range as Rolf strikes.
Talvela swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rolf.
Rolf ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Rolf darts in and clinches Talvela up against the cage.
Rolf misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Talvela breaks from the clinch.
Rolf bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rolf. Talvela does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rolf fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Rolf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Talvela.
Rolf swings for the body but Talvela moves out of range.
Rolf misses the body punch
and Talvela counters with a two punch combo.
Talvela thumps Rolf with a low kick.
Rolf changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rolf misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Rolf gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Talvela gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rolf. #BC#
Talvela pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Talvela tries a head kick but it misses.
Rolf throws a jab when Talvela was well out of range.
Talvela half committed to a counter leg kick.
Rolf misses with a hook
and Talvela counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rolf avoids the head kick by Talvela. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rolf looks to land a right hand but Talvela moved out of range.#TD2#
Rolf looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Talvela controls Rolf momentarily but Rolf frees himself.
Rolf passes Talvela's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Talvela wants to improve his position but Rolf is controlling well.
Talvela won't allow Rolf to pass to mount.
Talvela is looking for a sweep. Rolf is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Talvela is working hard here to advance position.
Talvela works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3#
Rolf slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Rolf wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Talvela, who protects the arm well.
Rolf advances to mount.
Rolf wants to control the pace but Talvela is squirming around nicely.
Talvela working to try and regain half guard.
Rolf looking to control but Talvela is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Talvela slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Rolf wants to take a breather but Talvela is having none of it.
Jakob Rolf has got the better of the ground game so far.
Talvela wants to control but Rolf is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Talvela wants to improve his position but Rolf is controlling well.
Rolf trying to pass the guard but Talvela defending well.
Rolf is trying to control. Talvela wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jakob Rolf showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Rolf's corner calls for a 1-2. Rolf obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rolf blocks a low kick nicely.#TD2#
Talvela gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Talvela looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rolf trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Talvela escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rolf gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rolf tries to free his leg and advance position but Talvela is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rolf drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Talvela dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Rolf is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1#
Rolf wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Talvela is now in half guard.
Rolf is looking for a sweep. Talvela is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rolf controlling the position for now.#SUB2#
Talvela moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Rolf.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rolf is looking to regain half guard here but Talvela keeps moving and retains side control.
Rolf wants to control but Talvela postures up.
Talvela working the head and body with strikes.
Rolf is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Talvela working the ground and pound from side control.
Talvela lands an elbow.
Rolf manages to work his way to half guard, despite Talvela's best efforts.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Rolf wants to control but Talvela is keeping busy.
Talvela prevents Rolf from improving his position.
Rolf keeping hold of Talvela's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB2#
Rolf looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rolf has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Talvela is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Rolf is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Talvela pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Rolf looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rolf is trying to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Talvela connects with a nice short shot to Rolf's temple.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Paavo Talvela!
A very excited looking Paavo Talvela rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Jakob Rolf was interviewed post fight and said 'ASS!!! (https://youtu.be/c2ia8T4E2Mc)'.

 
Event: C274: Talvela vs Perkele II     
Date:   Jan 28, 2024
#R1#
Perkele throws a looping overhand right but Talvela ducks down to avoid it.
Talvela has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Heavy Metal in the buildup to the fight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Perkele. That's going to slow Talvela down.
Perkele lands a lovely overhand right.
Perkele lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Talvela has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Perkele.
Perkele missing with a left hand there. Talvela was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Perkele throws a lazy right hand but Talvela sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Talvela slips under a jab.
Talvela appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A low kick from Talvela is predictable there
letting Perkele counter with a right hand.
Perkele throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perkele lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Talvela connects with a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Perkele, as that shot connected.
Perkele scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Talvela avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Perkele missing with a left hand there. Talvela was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice leg kick lands there from Talvela.
Perkele waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Talvela.
Talvela was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Perkele scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Talvela doesn't seem bothered though.
Perkele throws a big shot that misses.
Talvela was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Perkele walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Talvela checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #TD#
Talvela changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Perkele looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Talvela tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Talvela has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Perkele struggling a bit here.
Talvela in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T2#
Talvela working the ground and pound but Perkele is defending the strikes.
Talvela staying calm.
Talvela in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Talvela trying to control the action but Perkele is working from the bottom.
Talvela working away.
Perkele is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Talvela off and has taken his back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Talvela rolls, trying to escape but Perkele keeps control of the position.
Perkele controls the action.#T3#
Talvela tries to escape but Perkele has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Perkele keeps control of the position easily here as Talvela tries to buck him off.
Talvela rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Talvela tries to roll over but Perkele keeps him under control.
Talvela is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Perkele seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Talvela tries to get to full guard but Perkele has control of the leg.
Perkele tries to pass the half guard into mount. Talvela knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Perkele is trying to control. Talvela wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Perkele controlling the action here.#SUB#
Talvela is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Perkele pulls his head out easily.
Perkele controlling the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ispa Perkele dominated that round.
That's time! Talvela's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Talvela has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Perkele finds it's way round the side to connect with Talvela's head.
Perkele misses with a leg kick.
Perkele feints and then cracks Talvela's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Talvela down.
Perkele misses with an attempted mid kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Perkele. That's going to slow Talvela down.
Perkele cracks a nice hook into Talvela's ribs.
Perkele jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talvela moves out of range as Perkele strikes.
Talvela swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Talvela moves out of range of the body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Talvela misses the target.
Talvela blocks a jab.
Talvela half committed to a counter leg kick.
Perkele scores with a crisp jab that stopped Talvela in his tracks. #T1#
Perkele misses the jab.
Perkele jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Talvela wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Perkele throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Talvela appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Perkele misses with a low kick.
Talvela avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Perkele blocks a leg kick.
Talvela tries to land a leg kick but Perkele saw it coming and moves away.
Talvela moves away from the strike by Perkele.
Talvela throws a hook to the side of Perkele's head but Perkele sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Perkele misses with a leg kick
and Talvela counters with a stiff right hand.
Talvela avoids the head kick by Perkele.
A bone on bone clash there as Perkele blocks the leg kick.
Perkele misses with a lunging right hand
letting Talvela counter with a right hand. #T2#
A slow jab from Perkele misses its intended target.
Talvela was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Talvela on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Perkele. Perkele obviously looking to wear him down.
Perkele misses with a straight left.
Perkele throws a quick inside leg kick.
Perkele ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ispa Perkele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Talvela looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Perkele's corner calls for a 1-2. Perkele obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Perkele feints and then cracks Talvela's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Talvela down.
Good work by Perkele as he checks the leg kick.
Perkele swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Perkele fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Talvela is out of range.
Ispa Perkele is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Perkele throws a jab but it's blocked by Talvela.
Talvela throwing a counter right hand but Perkele manages to avoid it.
Ispa Perkele seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Perkele scores with a nice body kick. #T3#
Perkele rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Perkele takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Perkele scores with a leg kick.
A low kick lands for Perkele.
Perkele lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Perkele connects with a leg kick.
Perkele throws a shot from downtown. Talvela moves away and avoids it.
Talvela takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Perkele throws a hook but Talvela avoids it easily.
Talvela throws a big counter combination but Perkele scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Perkele misses with a lunging right hand
and Talvela counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Talvela thumps Perkele with a low kick.
Perkele throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Talvela was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A jab from Perkele misses. #T4#
Perkele scores with a nice strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Perkele motions for Talvela to come forward. Perkele throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Talvela uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Perkele.
Talvela looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Perkele has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Talvela keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Talvela takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Perkele misses with an uppercut
and Talvela counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Perkele thinking.
Talvela walks forward, straight into a front kick from Perkele.
Perkele's corner calls for a 1-2. Perkele obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Talvela takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Perkele attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Talvela connects with an inside leg kick.
Perkele stuns Talvela with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ispa Perkele showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Perkele lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Perkele defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Talvela.
Perkele rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Talvela counters with a straight right hand.
Talvela takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Perkele throws a nice looking combination but Talvela bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Talvela is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Talvela takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Perkele throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Talvela on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talvela looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Perkele looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Talvela swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Perkele looks to land a right hand but Talvela moved out of range.
Perkele is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Talvela. #T1#
Perkele throws the left hand but Talvela avoids the punch easily.
Talvela lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Perkele lands a nice hook to Talvela's body. Talvela takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Perkele comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Perkele feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Talvelas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Perkele is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Talvela misses with the combination.
Perkele throws a hook but Talvela blocks it.
Talvela swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Perkele throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Talvela appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Perkele jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Talvela half committed to a counter leg kick.
Talvela misses with a few strikes there. #T2#
Talvela throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice takedown defense from Perkele. No joy for Talvela on that attempt.
Perkele throws out a loose jab but Talvela uses good head movement to avoid it.
Perkele with a jab.
Perkele throws a shot from downtown. Talvela moves away and avoids it.
Talvela throwing a counter right hand but Perkele manages to avoid it.
Perkele throws a good cross that connects.
Talvela throws a hook to the side of Perkele's head but Perkele sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Perkele appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Perkele misses the shot to the body.
Talvela half committed to a counter leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Talvela.
A looping hook to the body misses from Talvela. Perkele does a little dance to reset his feet.
Talvela on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Perkele, as that shot connected. #T3#
Perkele slips a jab from Talvela.
Perkele dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Perkele throws a looping overhand right but Talvela ducks down to avoid it.
Perkele pushes Talvela away with a front kick.
Perkele with a nice cross.
Talvela throws an overhand right that lands on Perkele's shoulder, as Perkele tries to avoid the shot.
Perkele looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Perkele misses with a lunging right hand
and Talvela counters with a stiff right hand.
Perkele bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Talvela is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Perkele cracks Talvela with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
No joy there for Perkele, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jab from Perkele.
A looping hook to the body misses from Perkele. Talvela does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Perkele fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Perkele connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Talvela's hands.
Perkele pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Talvela.
Perkele throws an overhand right that lands on Talvela's shoulder, as Talvela tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Talvela misses the target.
Perkele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Talvela moves away.
Perkele misses with a low kick.
As Perkele looks to move away, Talvela throws a big counter combo but Perkele just gets out of the way.
Talvela looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The fighters circle momentarily. Perkele darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Perkele tried to score with a low kick but Talvela checks it.
Talvela lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Talvela keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Perkele.
Talvela 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ispa Perkele really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Perkele throws a nice inside leg kick.
Perkele misses with an uppercut
and Talvela counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Perkele throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Perkele misses with the body kick
letting Talvela counter with a right hand.
Perkele lets loose with a powerful body kick. Talvela will feel that in the morning.
Perkele looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Talvela throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Talvela avoids the body shot from Perkele.
Talvela lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talvela scores with the left hand. Perkele knows he should have avoided that one.
Talvela avoids the body shot from Perkele. #TD#
Talvela shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Perkele wants to control but Talvela is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Talvela not doing much here.
Perkele keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Talvela prevents Perkele from improving his position.
Talvela is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Perkele is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Talvela thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Well, if Talvela is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Perkele is positioning himself well to prevent Talvela advancing to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Talvela has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Talvela not landing any meaningful shots this time. #ES2#
Perkele kicks Talvela off and gets back to his feet.
Perkele motions for Talvela to come forward. Perkele throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Talvela looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T3#
Perkele checks a low kick from Talvela.
Perkele throws a nice inside leg kick.
Perkele jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Talvela throwing a counter right hand but Perkele manages to avoid it.
Perkele scores with a punch to the head.
Nice defenses there by Talvela.
Talvela was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Perkele scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Talvela slips under a jab from Perkele.
Perkele on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Talvela. Talvela obviously looking to wear him down.
Perkele connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Perkele throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Talvela on the side of the head.
Perkele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Talvela moves away.#T4#
Talvela takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A solid leg kick lands there for Perkele.
Perkele scores with the left hand. Talvela knows he should have avoided that one.
Talvela scores with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Perkele.
A head kick from Perkele lands but Talvela takes it in his stride.
Perkele lands a jab.
Perkele cracks Talvela with an open hand slap.
Perkele lands with a hook. Talvela tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Perkele dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Perkele lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ispa Perkele dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R5#
Perkele throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Talvela feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Paavo Talvela has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Perkele misses with a head kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Perkele checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Talvela misses with a two punch combination.
Perkele was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Perkele jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Perkele throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Talvela counters with a left and a right that stings Perkele.
Talvela misses with a lunging right hand
and Perkele counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Talvela thinking.
Perkele looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perkele lands with a cross.
Perkele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Talvela was well out of range. Poor timing from Perkele.
Perkele scoring well with a low kick there.
Perkele moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1#
Talvela takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Perkele changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Perkele throws a looping overhand right but Talvela ducks down to avoid it.
As Perkele backs away, Talvela returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Perkele swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Talvela drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Talvela uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Perkele.
Perkele throws a looping overhand right but Talvela ducks down to avoid it.
Perkele scores with a sloppy right hand. Talvela should have avoided that one.
Talvela closes the distance and clinches up with Perkele, looking for a takedown. Talvela pushes Perkele against the cage but Perkele circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Perkele. Talvela does a little dance to reset his feet.
Talvela takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2#
Perkele misses with a lunging right hand
and Talvela counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Perkele misses with a two punch combination.
Talvela on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Talvela throws a combination that misses
and Talvela takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Perkele with a nice cross.
Talvela fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Perkele lands a lovely overhand right.
Talvela dodges the punch combination from Perkele. #T3#
A cross from Perkele lands.
Perkele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Talvela was well out of range. Poor timing from Perkele.
Talvela throws an overhand right that lands on Perkele's shoulder, as Perkele tries to avoid the shot.
Talvela takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Donk. Perkele catches Talvela right on the button with a cross.
Talvela avoids the body shot from Perkele.
Perkele throws the left hand but Talvela avoids the punch easily.
Perkele wants to land a leg kick but Talvela is out of range.
Perkele wants to land a leg kick but Talvela is out of range.
A quick step to the side and Talvela tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Perkele's jab looks to have found its range, popping Talvela under the eye.#T4#
Talvela on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Perkele. Perkele obviously looking to wear him down.
Talvela fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Perkele lands a nice hook to Talvela's body. Talvela takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Perkele chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Perkele gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Talvela makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Perkele connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Talvela momentarily.
Perkele fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Talvela takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A slow jab from Talvela misses its intended target.
Perkele misses with a series of wild punches.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 45:50
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 45:50
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ispa Perkele!
Ispa Perkele is the new welterweight champion!
A victorious Ispa Perkele thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 
Event: C268: Kreischer vs Hoost     
Date:   Jan 14, 2024
#R1#
Monkey throws out a loose jab but Talvela uses good head movement to avoid it.
Monkey works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Talvela steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Monkey.
Talvela swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Talvela throws a nice inside leg kick.
Spider Monkey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Talvela waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Monkey.
Monkey throws a predictable looking body shot
and Talvela counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Monkey thinking.
A big right from Monkey misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monkey throws a leg kick but Talvela sees it coming and moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Monkey 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 Talvela has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Talvela and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T1#
Talvela keeps the fight on the outside.
Monkey throws a lazy body kick
and Talvela counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Monkey tests Talvela's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Monkey moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Monkey misses with a shot to the body
and Talvela counters with a good low kick that Monkey was not able to check.
Talvela connects with an inside leg kick.
Talvela misses with an uppercut. Monkey saw that one coming.
Monkey scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T2#
Talvela connects with a right hand. Monkey shakes it off.
Talvela has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Heavy Metal in the buildup to the fight.
Talvela turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Talvela slips a straight right by Monkey.
Talvela is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Monkey.
Monkey scores with a nice right hand.
Monkey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Talvela sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Talvela on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Talvela scoring well with a low kick there.
Talvela waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Monkey.
Monkey moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T3#
Monkey looks to clinch
enabling Talvela to counter with a crisp jab.
Talvela loads up on a big right hand but Monkey slips the punch.
Spider Monkey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Monkey clinches up with Talvela and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Talvela gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Talvela thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Monkey keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T4#
Talvela is trying to control the action in half guard but Monkey is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Monkey wants to control but Talvela is keeping busy.
Monkey works his way to full guard. Good work.
Talvela controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Talvela throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paavo Talvela dominated that round.
That's time! Talvela's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Monkey misses with a looping right.
Talvela missing with a left hand there. Monkey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Talvela blocks a low kick nicely.
Talvela has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Monkey.
Monkey throws a leg kick that is checked
and Talvela counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Monkey chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monkey throws a lazy uppercut
and Talvela counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Monkey closes the distance and pushes Talvela back into the cage.#TD2#
Monkey ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Monkey no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Monkey has Talvela pulled in close to control his posture. #T1#
Talvela postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Monkey pulls Talvela in close to his closed guard and prevents Talvela from doing any damage or advancing position.
Talvela working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Talvela trying to control the position from guard on top but Monkey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Talvela postures up in Monkey's guard and throws a big left but Monkey blocks it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Talvela throws a jab but it's blocked by Monkey.
Monkey feints and then cracks Talvela's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Talvela down.
Monkey cracks Talvela with an open hand slap.
Monkey slips a straight right by Talvela.#T3#
A slow jab from Talvela misses its intended target.
Monkey looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Talvela appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Good exchange - Monkey coming out on top.
Monkey misses with a left hand
and Talvela counters with a left and a right that stings Monkey.
Talvela checks a leg kick.
Talvela swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Talvela displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Monkey throws out the jab.
Talvela moves out of range of the body kick.
Monkey thumps Talvela with a low kick.#T4#
Talvela shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Monkey eats them both and turns towards Talvela to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Monkey fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Talvela has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monkey throws a lazy body kick
and Talvela counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#Monkey is rocked!
Monkey fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Monkey is still on wobbly legs! Can Talvela finish him?#TD#
Talvela dives in and gets a big takedown. He lands in full mount and immediately unloads a series of heavy strikes! Monkey has had enough and taps out.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Paavo Talvela!
Paavo Talvela retains his welterweight title!
Paavo Talvela decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 
Event: C267: Matsuzaka vs Talvela     
Date:   Jan 07, 2024
#R1#
Matsuzaka lands with a thumping leg kick.
Matsuzaka swings widly with a right hand
and Talvela counters with a left to the body.
Matsuzaka lunges at Talvela with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Talvela's hand.
Donk. Matsuzaka catches Talvela right on the button with a cross.
Talvela throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Matsuzaka.
Talvela doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Matsuzaka looks to land a right hand but Talvela moved out of range.
Talvela looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Matsuzaka takes one on the button.
Matsuzaka looks to throw the jab but Talvela is out of range.
Matsuzaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Talvela swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Matsuzaka stuns Talvela with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Talvela takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Good work by Talvela as he checks the leg kick.
Talvela changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Talvela looks to land a combination but Matsuzaka avoids it well.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Matsuzaka, as that shot connected.
Keisuke Matsuzaka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A clash of legs there as Talvela blocks the low kick.
Matsuzaka walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Talvela checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Keisuke Matsuzaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Talvela throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Matsuzaka. #CL#
Matsuzaka instigates a clinch.
I was talking to Matsuzaka's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Matsuzaka lands an elbow inside that Talvela shrugs off. #BC2#
Talvela's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Matsuzaka throws a hook to the side of Talvela's head but Talvela sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Talvela looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Matsuzaka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Talvela throws out the jab.
Matsuzaka with a nice cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsuzaka wants to slow Talvela down by chopping away at his legs.
Matsuzaka misses with a wild body shot.
Matsuzaka tries to clinch up.
Matsuzaka scores with a body shot.
Talvela walks into a straight right hand from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka throws a lazy uppercut
and Talvela counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice straight punches there by Matsuzaka. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T3#
Matsuzaka fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Talvela looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Matsuzaka doesn't manage to clinch there - Talvela circles away.
Despite the aggression on Talvela's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Talvela misses with a lunging right hand
and Matsuzaka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matsuzaka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Talvela swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Talvela keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matsuzaka misses with a right hand
and Talvela counters with a nice uppercut.
Talvela scores with a crisp jab that stopped Matsuzaka in his tracks.
Talvela avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Talvela misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsuzaka.
A little feinted left hand from Matsuzaka on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matsuzaka throws a leg kick but Talvela sees it coming and moves out of range. #T4#
Talvela moves away from the strike by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Matsuzaka is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Matsuzaka throws a series of strikes that have Talvela backpedaling.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Decent striking displayed by Matsuzaka there.
Talvela swings for the body but Matsuzaka moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Talvela misses the target.
Matsuzaka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matsuzaka misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Talvela was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Talvela scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Matsuzaka doesn't seem bothered though.
Talvela pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keisuke Matsuzaka dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Matsuzaka tries to clinch but Talvela is having none of it.
Talvela looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Talvela lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Talvela connects with a nice looking jab.
Matsuzaka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Talvela swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Talvela checks a low kick from Matsuzaka.#CL#
Matsuzaka clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Talvela pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matsuzaka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Talvela can do to turn this around?
Matsuzaka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Talvela works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Matsuzaka connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Matsuzaka digs a good body shot into Talvela's ribs.
Matsuzaka tries to clinch up.#CL#
Matsuzaka has taken the fight to the clinch.
Talvela throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Matsuzakas head.
Matsuzaka lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Talvela takes a shot to the head.
Matsuzaka gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Talvela.
Matsuzaka trying to stall but Talvela improves his position.
Matsuzaka looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Talvela fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matsuzaka misses with a body punch. #TD2#
Talvela gets control of Matsuzaka's arms and successfully pulls guard. Talvela will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Talvela bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Matsuzaka's guard. #REVB#
Matsuzaka keeping moving, preventing Talvela from controlling successfully. #T2#
Matsuzaka utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Talvela pushing down on Matsuzaka's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Talvela takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Matsuzaka wants to get back to full guard.
Matsuzaka wants to get back to full guard but Talvela has mounted him!
Talvela looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Talvela punching from mount but Matsuzaka doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Talvela pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Talvela landing punches.
Talvela landing shots from mount.
Matsuzaka wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Talvela. #T3#
Talvela misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Matsuzaka in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Talvela unloading with bombs!
Talvela lands a nice shot to the head.
Talvela looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here. #ROC2#Matsuzaka is rocked!
Talvela looking to control but Matsuzaka is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Oh Matsuzaka is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Talvela landing strikes from the mount.
Talvela connects with a bit shot that sees Matsuzaka covering up! More strikes from Talvela and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Talvela is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paavo Talvela!
Paavo Talvela is the new welterweight champion!
A relieved looking Paavo Talvela thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 
Event: C263: Lehto vs Kreischer     
Date:   Dec 31, 2023
#R1#
Yrkje turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
No luck for Talvela with that takedown attempt.
Talvela has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Yrkje.
Yrkje wants to land a leg kick but Talvela is out of range.
It looked like Talvela wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Talvela throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yrkje throws a counter combo.
Yrkje lands a leg kick that knocks Talvela off balance momentarily.
Talvela has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Heavy Metal in the buildup to the fight.
Yrkje fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yrkje connects with an inside leg kick.
Yrkje scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Talvela doesn't seem bothered though.
Talvela moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Yrkje connects with a solid leg kick.
Talvela uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yrkje.
A little feinted left hand from Talvela on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Donk. Yrkje catches Talvela right on the button with a cross.
Yrkje misses with a straight left.
Talvela was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Yrkje moves away from the strike by Talvela.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yrkje. #T1#
Yrkje is looking to chop away at Talvela's legs. #CL2#
Yrkje has managed to clinch.
Yrkje tries to stall but Talvela uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short left from Yrkje.
Talvela has a couple of punches blocked by Yrkje.
Yrkje tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Talvela's elbow.
Talvela tries for a takedown but Yrkje manages to get underhooks.
Yrkje looking to slow down the pace here.
Yrkje lands a left hand.
Talvela wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paavo Talvela. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yrkje has a couple of punches blocked by Talvela.
A nice left hand lands by Yrkje.
Yrkje has a couple of punches blocked by Talvela.
Yrkje prevents a takedown attempt there. #BC#
Talvela manages to break the clinch.
Talvela just misses with a punch to the body.
Yrkje lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Talvela lands a jab to the nose.#CUT#It looks like Toby Keith Yrkje has been cut.#T2#
Yrkje avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Talvela slips under a jab from Yrkje.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Yrkje. That's going to slow Talvela down.
Yrkje lands a leg kick that knocks Talvela off balance momentarily.
Talvela throws the left hand but Yrkje avoids the punch easily.
Talvela blocks a leg kick.
Yrkje swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yrkje throws a nice outside leg kick.
Yrkje swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Talvela displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yrkje throws out the jab.
Yrkje lands with a kick to the ribs.
Talvela is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Yrkje throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yrkje throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Yrkje catches Talvela with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Talvela uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yrkje. #T3#
Yrkje swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Talvela stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yrkje.
Yrkje connects with a solid leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Yrkje. Talvela shrugs it off though.
Talvela stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yrkje.
Talvela is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Talvela throws a right and a left that Yrkje avoids nicely.
Yrkje throws a hook but Talvela avoids it easily.
Yrkje scores with a nice strike.
Toby Keith Yrkje seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Talvela takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Talvela lands a jab to the head.
Yrkje throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yrkje fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Talvela.
Yrkje fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Talvela on the side of the head.
A punch combination from Talvela misses. #T4#
Yrkje lands a slapping body shot.
Yrkje misses with a leg kick
and Talvela counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yrkje connects with a solid leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yrkje. Talvela does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yrkje catches Talvela with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Talvela takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Yrkje throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Yrkje connects with an inside leg kick.
No joy there for Talvela, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yrkje lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Yrkje swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Talvela throws a jab when Yrkje was well out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yrkje scoring well with a low kick there.
Yrkje bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Talvela's head.
Yrkje has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Talvela checks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Talvela misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Toby Keith Yrkje dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Toby Keith Yrkje's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Yrkje dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Talvela. That did some damage!
Yrkje connects with a solid leg kick.
Talvela takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Yrkje slips a straight right by Talvela.
Yrkje works Talvela's body with a nice hook.
Yrkje swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yrkje throws a big shot that misses.
Talvela was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Yrkje throws a low kick but Talvela moves out of range easily.
Yrkje tries to close the distance and clinch but Talvela swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yrkje has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Talvela works the jab nicely.
Talvela lunges at Yrkje with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yrkje's hand.
Yrkje fails to land with a series of punches.
Talvela is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Yrkje misses with a looping right.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Yrkje in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Talvela misses with the combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Talvela throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Yrkje scores with a jab to the head.
Yrkje has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A low kick lands for Yrkje.
Yrkje fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yrkje scores with a jab.
Yrkje scoring well with a low kick there.
Yrkje misses with a looping left.
Talvela checks a leg kick.
Toby Keith Yrkje seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yrkje throws the kick towards the body but Talvela avoids it.
Yrkje scores with a sloppy right hand. Talvela should have avoided that one.
Talvela blocks a jab.
Yrkje throws an overhand right that lands on Talvela's shoulder, as Talvela tries to avoid the shot.
A good leg kick by Yrkje.
Yrkje scores with a push kick.
Talvela keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yrkje.
Decent striking displayed by Talvela there.
Toby Keith Yrkje is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Yrkje pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yrkje misses with a hook
enabling Talvela to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#That has opened up Toby Keith Yrkje's cut even more.
Yrkje uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Talvela.
Talvela misses with a head kick.
Yrkje misses with an uppercut. Talvela saw that one coming.
Yrkje lands with an uppercut that bounces Talvela off the cage and back into range.
Talvela scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yrkje doesn't seem bothered though.
Yrkje misses with a body shot.
Nice shot lands for Yrkje.
Donk. Yrkje catches Talvela right on the button with a cross.
Talvela ducks under a wild hook from Yrkje.
Talvela moves out of range as Yrkje throws a body kick.
Yrkje lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Talvela throws a good cross that connects.
Yrkje throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Talvela.#T3#
Talvela walks into a jab.
Talvela throws a solid leg kick but Yrkje takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Talvela.
Yrkje is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Talvela with a body shot.
Talvela bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Talvela lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Talvela connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Yrkje tumbling to the canvas! Talvela pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Yrkje was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Paavo Talvela!
A relieved looking Paavo Talvela thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 
Event: C261: Matsuzaka vs Perkele II     
Date:   Dec 24, 2023
#R1#
Norling lands a nice leg kick that just misses Talvela's sensitive parts.
Norling misses with a leg kick
enabling Talvela to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Nils Norling has been cut.
Talvela has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Talvela there as he acknowledges the shot.
Norling throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Norling connects with a good right hand that stumbles Talvela. Talvela circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Talvela lands with an uppercut that bounces Norling off the cage and back into range.
Talvela smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#KD2#
Talvela cracks Norling with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Norling looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Talvela finish him? #ROC2#Norling is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Talvela drops Norling with a straight right hand, right on the button! Talvela follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paavo Talvela!
After winning the bout, Paavo Talvela thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 
Event: C256: Matsuzaka vs Magrath II     
Date:   Dec 03, 2023
#R1#
Talvela moves away from the strike by Perkele.
Perkele scores with a punch to the head.
Perkele scores with a punch to the head.
Talvela throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Talvela has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Perkele looks to score with a jab to the body but Talvela is just out of range.
Perkele misses the jab.
Talvela throws an overhand right that lands on Perkele's shoulder, as Perkele tries to avoid the shot.
Perkele lands a head shot.
Perkele scores with a punch to the head.
Talvela misses with a straight left.
Perkele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Talvela moves away.
Perkele thows a left - swing and a miss!
Talvela cracks Perkele with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Perkele, as that shot connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Perkele misses with an uppercut.
Perkele wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Perkele throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Talvela stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Perkele throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Talvela stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Talvela misses with a double jab
letting Perkele counter with a right hand.
Talvela missing with a left hand there. Perkele was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Talvela misses with a looping left.
Perkele pushes Talvela away with a front kick.
It looks like Perkele has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Talvela misses with a series of wild punches.
Perkele lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Talvela at a distance.
Perkele throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Talvela counters with a stiff right hand.
Perkele takes one on the button.
Perkele slips a jab from Talvela.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Perkele throws a poor cross that misses
and Talvela counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Perkele with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Perkele swinging wildly here.
Talvela takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Perkele connects with a body shot.
Talvela misses with a looping left.
Talvela connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Talvela misses the target.
Talvela closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Perkele throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Perkele's jab looks to have found its range, popping Talvela under the eye.
Talvela avoids the body shot from Perkele.
Perkele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Perkele scores with the left hand. Talvela knows he should have avoided that one.
Perkele with the inside leg kick.
Talvela uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Perkele.
Talvela takes one to the chin there.
Perkele dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Talvela. That did some damage!
A nice leg kick lands there from Perkele.
Talvela checks a low kick from Perkele.
Perkele comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A left lands for Perkele.
Perkele scoring well with a low kick there.
Perkele rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Perkele takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Perkele looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Talvela misses with a hook. Perkele ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Perkele throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Perkele misses with a looping left.#T4#
Talvela cracks Perkele with a good jab.
Talvela might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Perkele throws a hook but Talvela blocks it.
Talvela looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A head kick misses from Talvela.
Perkele half committed to a counter leg kick.
Perkele scores with a hook.
Talvela takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Perkele throws an off balance right hand
and Talvela counters with a straight right hand.
Perkele lands an overhand right.
Perkele connects with a single shot there.
Talvela checks the leg kick nicely there.
Talvela is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perkele fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Talvela on the side of the head.
Talvela misses the shot to the body.
Talvela scores with a hook.
Perkele throws a push kick but Talvela slaps the foot to one side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ispa Perkele dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Perkele lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Perkele throws a nice inside leg kick.
Talvela walks into a left hand.
Perkele takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Perkele throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Talvela sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Talvela swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Perkele scores with a jab to the jaw.
Talvela fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Perkele manages to avoid it.
Talvela has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Perkele finds it's way round the side to connect with Talvela's head.
Perkele misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talvela lands with a nice body punch.
Talvela blocks a jab.
Talvela misses with a looping right.
Talvela pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
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!
Perkele throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Talvela loads up on a big right hand but Perkele slips the punch.
Perkele tests Talvela's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Talvela ducks right into an uppercut from Perkele.
Perkele uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Talvela.
Perkele is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Perkele throws a shot from downtown. Talvela moves away and avoids it.
Talvela paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Talvela avoids the body shot from Perkele.
Talvela slips a jab from Perkele.
Perkele scores with a nice strike.
Talvela throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Perkele sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Perkele looks to score with a jab to the body but Talvela is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Talvela.
Perkele comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T2#
Perkele throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Talvela rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Perkele moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Perkele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Talvela moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Perkele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Perkele ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Perkele jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Perkele does it's job there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Perkele!
Perkele fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Talvela checks it well.
Talvela lands with an overhand left.
Perkele is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Talvela can do to turn this around?
Perkele lands a body shot.
Talvela missing with a left hand there. Perkele was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A counter left hand to the body from Perkele misses its target.
Perkele throws a head kick that misses
and Talvela counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Perkele slips a jab and a cross from Talvela.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Talvela might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Perkele has got the better of the exchanges.#T3#
Talvela doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Talvela throws a looping overhand right but Perkele ducks down to avoid it.
Perkele takes a swing at Talvela's ribcage but misses.
Talvela throws out a counter right but Perkele avoids it with no problem.
Perkele scores with a jab to the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Perkele.
Talvela missing with a left hand there. Perkele was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Perkele connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Talvela's hands.
Ispa Perkele is winning the standup battle so far.
Talvela defending well as Perkele loads up on a big left hand.
Perkele lands with a kick to the ribs.
Perkele with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Talvela tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Talvela's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Talvela misses with a two punch combination.
Perkele lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ispa Perkele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Perkele jabs. That one connects to the head 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!
Talvela steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Perkele.
Talvela has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Talvela misses with a looping left.
Perkele jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Talvela tries to move into range but Perkele moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Perkele lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Talvela takes one on the button.
Talvela on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Talvela doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Talvela misses the jab.
Talvela on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Talvela gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Perkele.
Perkele misses with a hook. Talvela ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Talvela.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ispa Perkele dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Nice shot by Perkele.
Paavo Talvela has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Perkele falls off balance throwing a combination
and Talvela cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Perkele swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Perkele cracks a nice hook into Talvela's ribs.
Talvela scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Talvela displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Perkele throws out the jab.
Talvela misses with a straight left.
Perkele slips under a jab.
Talvela on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Perkele.
A punch combination from Talvela misses.
Talvela on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Perkele lands a really nice looking cross but Talvela seems unphased. #T1#
Perkele throws a right hand that misses
and Talvela counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Talvela slips under a jab.
Talvela tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Perkele.
Perkele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Perkele lands with a shot to the body.
Talvela misses the shot to the body.
Talvela ducks under a wild hook from Perkele.
Good standup being displayed there by Perkele as he connects with a hook.
Talvela misses with a head kick.
Perkele throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Talvela on the side of the head.
Perkele fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Perkele ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T2#
Talvela fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Perkele is out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Perkele looks to throw the jab but Talvela is out of range.
Jab from Perkele.
Perkele avoids the head kick by Talvela.
Perkele takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Perkele tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A leg kick checked by Perkele.
Perkele scores with a nice head shot.
Perkele connects with a looping right hand.
Talvela doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Perkele throws a leg kick which misses Talvela's front leg but catches the back leg as Talvela tries to avoid it.
Talvela throws a big shot that misses.
Perkele moves into range and connects with a jab.
Perkele throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Perkele takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Perkele scores with a nice strike.
An inside leg kick lands from Perkele.
A slow jab from Perkele misses its intended target.
Perkele lands a head shot.
Perkele throws a hook but Talvela avoids it easily.
A jab from Perkele misses.
Perkele jabs at Talvela's body.
Perkele misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Talvela! But no joy.
Perkele connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Perkele tests Talvela's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Perkele lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T4#
Perkele uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Talvela.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Talvela takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Perkele bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Talvela's head.
Perkele fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Talvela swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Perkele feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Perkele getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Talvela misses with a jab, cross combination.
Perkele scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Talvela walks into a straight right hand from Perkele.
Perkele lands a slapping body shot.
The fighters circling - Perkele throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Perkele ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body kick there by Perkele.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ispa Perkele!
An out of breath Ispa Perkele thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 
Event: C252: Myers vs Otori     
Date:   Nov 26, 2023
#R1#
Marciano tried to score with a low kick but Talvela checks it.
Marciano throws a looping overhand right but Talvela ducks down to avoid it.
Talvela misses with a hook. Marciano ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Talvela.
Talvela misses with an uppercut. Marciano saw that one coming.
A big right from Talvela misses.
Marciano's corner calls for a 1-2. Marciano obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Marciano looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Talvela walks forward, straight into a front kick from Marciano.
Marciano thumps Talvela with a low kick.
Talvela slips a straight right by Marciano.
Marciano moves away from the strike by Talvela.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Marciano.
Marciano has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
Marciano with a nice cross.
Marciano with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Talvela loads up on a big right hand but Marciano slips the punch.
Talvela takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Talvela has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Marciano scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Donk. Marciano catches Talvela right on the button with a cross.
Marciano looks to throw the jab but Talvela is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Marciano.
Talvela misses with a double jab
enabling Marciano to counter with a crisp jab.
Marciano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Talvela sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice combination there by Marciano.
Marciano throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Talvela misses with an uppercut. Marciano saw that one coming.
Talvela takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A jab lands there for Marciano.
A swing and a miss from Talvela.
Talvela throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marciano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Talvela looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Talvela lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Talvela.
Talvela lands a leg kick that knocks Marciano off balance momentarily.#T2#
Marciano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marciano throws a body kick that misses.
Mikey Marciano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Talvela misses with an uppercut. Marciano saw that one coming.
Marciano swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Talvela missing with a left hand there. Marciano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marciano is looking to counter punch.
Marciano is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A slow jab from Marciano misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Talvela on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab from Marciano finds it's way through Talvela's defenses.
Marciano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Talvela throws out the jab.
Marciano lands with a straight right. Talvela didn't see that one coming.
Marciano checks a low kick from Talvela.
Talvela fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marciano manages to avoid it.
Marciano takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Good exchange - Marciano coming out on top.
Marciano throws a chopping leg kick but Talvela manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Marciano lands with a thumping leg kick.
Marciano walks into a straight right hand from Talvela.
Marciano tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Marciano tries to close the distance and clinch up but Talvela swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T3#
Talvela throws out a leg kick but Marciano moves out of range and Talvela only half commits.
Marciano checks a low kick from Talvela.
Decent striking displayed by Marciano there.
Talvela blocks a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Marciano.
An inside leg kick lands from Talvela.
Marciano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Talvela misses the jab.
Talvela lands a slapping body shot.
Talvela dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Marciano. That did some damage!
Marciano looks to score with a jab to the body but Talvela is just out of range.
Marciano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marciano lets loose with a powerful body kick. Talvela will feel that in the morning.
Marciano finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice defenses there by Marciano.
Talvela lands the left hand.#T4#
Talvela lunges at Marciano with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Marciano's hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marciano cracks a nice hook into Talvela's ribs.
Talvela misses with a low kick.
Talvela is looking to score with low kicks.
Marciano works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Marciano looks to score with a jab to the body but Talvela is just out of range.
Marciano gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Talvela counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Marciano moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Talvela trying to control the position from guard on top but Marciano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Talvela postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Talvela trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Marciano tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mikey Marciano dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Marciano defending well as Talvela loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Marciano wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Talvela throws a big shot that misses.
Talvela misses with a hook
and Marciano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Talvela looks to land a left hand but Marciano moved out of range nicely.
Talvela misses with a leg kick.
Marciano tries a head kick but it misses.
Marciano throws a chopping leg kick but Talvela manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Talvela loads up on a big right hand but Marciano slips the punch.
Marciano throws a nice looking combination but Talvela bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Talvela feints a counter leg kick.
Talvela pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice straight punches there by Marciano. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Marciano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Talvela gets a double leg takedown into Marciano's guard.
Talvela stays in close to Marciano's body and controls the position.
Marciano utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Marciano on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Marciano tries to get out of the position.
Talvela is looking to work some ground and pound but Marciano has wrist control.#T1#
Talvela trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Talvela trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Talvela is looking to work some ground and pound but Marciano has wrist control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Talvela stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marciano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Talvela makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Marciano preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Marciano wants to sweep here but Talvela controlling him for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Talvela accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Talvela has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Marciano wants to sweep but no luck.
Talvela working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Talvela postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Talvela postures up in Marciano's guard and throws a big left but Marciano blocks it.
Marciano seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Talvela loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Talvela stands and throws Marciano's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Talvela works to advance to full mount. Marciano defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Talvela putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Talvela has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Marciano's face. #ROC2#Marciano is rocked!
Marciano is squirming around, avoiding Talvela's attempts to control the action.
Oh Marciano is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marciano is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Talvela putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#T3#
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Talvela! Marciano is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Paavo Talvela!
An out of breath Paavo Talvela thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Mikey Marciano was interviewed post fight and said 'Rob these nuts.'.

 
Event: C241: Albatross vs Gebhardt     
Date:   Oct 22, 2023
#R1#
Talvela tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#TD2#
Talvela gets the takedown into side control.
Talvela creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Magrath sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Magrath is looking for a sweep.
Talvela working the body and head with strikes.
Magrath managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Talvela.
Talvela working the ground and pound.
Magrath defending against the ground and pound.
Talvela lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Magrath down.
Talvela has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Talvela is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Magrath has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ground and pound from Talvela seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Sloppy strikes there by Talvela.#T1#
Talvela working the ground and pound but Magrath is defending the strikes.
Talvela throws an elbow but Magrath slips to the side and avoids it well.
Magrath dodges the ground and pound from Talvela.
Talvela working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Talvela lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Magrath takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Talvela working the strikes but Magrath uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Magrath blocking the ground and pound attempt from Talvela.
Talvela is stalling here. Magrath is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Talvela seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Magrath has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Talvela tries to buck Magrath off but Magrath is having none of it.
Talvela is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Magrath is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Talvela is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
Talvela sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Talvela moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Talvela working for submissions but it's allowed Magrath to get to half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Magrath works his foot free and advances to mount.
Magrath trying to control but Talvela is having none of it.
Talvela wants to control but Magrath is having none of it.#T3#
Talvela is looking to improve his position but Magrath isn't that keen on the idea.
Magrath manages to capitalize on a mistake by Talvela to take his back!
Talvela has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Talvela manages to reverse the position and now he's in Magrath's guard. Nice work there by Talvela.
Talvela in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Talvela throwing strikes but missing.
Talvela content to stall in guard here.
Magrath trying to keep a closed guard but Talvela is proving a slippery customer. #T4#
Talvela looking to sit in guard and control but Magrath gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Magrath trying to control but Talvela is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Talvela has an active guard here but Magrath has managed to pass into half guard.
Talvela is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paavo Talvela dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A head kick from Magrath lands but Talvela takes it in his stride.
Talvela throws a leg kick but Magrath sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Magrath throws a looping overhand right but Talvela ducks down to avoid it.
As Magrath backs off Talvela throws a huge counter combo but Magrath manages to avoid it all.
Talvela misses with a wild body shot.
Magrath walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Talvela checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Magrath bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Talvela tries to land a leg kick but Magrath saw it coming and moves away.
Magrath works Talvela's body with a nice hook.
Good shot there by Magrath.
Talvela slips a straight right by Magrath.
Talvela loads up on a big right hand but Magrath slips the punch.
Talvela lands a leg kick that knocks Magrath off balance momentarily.
Magrath checks a leg kick.
Magrath misses with an uppercut.
Magrath throws out a loose jab but Talvela uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magrath throws a body punch but Talvela moves out of range.
Magrath has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Talvela.
Magrath ducks under a wild hook from Talvela.
Magrath connects with a solid leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Talvela 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 Magrath has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Magrath and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Magrath looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Magrath takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice jab there from Magrath. #T1#
Magrath waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Talvela.
Talvela misses with a looping right.
Magrath bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Magrath waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Talvela.
Magrath comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Magrath misses with a hook. Talvela ducked under it nicely.
Talvela attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Talvela motions for Magrath to come forward. Talvela throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Talvela lands a head shot.
A jab from Talvela finds it's way through Magrath's defenses.
Magrath lands with a shot to the body.
Magrath throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Talvela scores with a shot to the body.
Magrath connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Talvela's hands.
Talvela looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Magrath is fending him off so far but Talvela persists. Nope, Magrath circles away and we're back to standing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magrath motions for Talvela to come forward. Magrath throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Talvela uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jaxon Magrath is winning the standup battle so far.
Talvela checks the leg kick.
Talvela dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Magrath moves out of range of the strikes.
Magrath lands with a nice body punch.
Magrath throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T2#
Talvela needs to keep his hands up - Magrath had a free shot at his head there.
Talvela takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Talvela takes a jab right on the kisser.
Talvela keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Magrath.
Magrath wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The fighters circling - Talvela throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Magrath is looking to counter punch.
Magrath punishes Talvela's body with a nice straight punch.
Magrath lands with a thumping leg kick.
Talvela thuds his right hand into Magrath's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Magrath misses with a hook.
Talvela looks to throw the jab but Magrath is out of range.
Talvela ducks under a wild hook from Magrath.
Talvela with the counter takedown but Magrath avoids it easily.
Talvela scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Magrath misses the shot to the body.
Magrath avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Talvela motions for Magrath to come forward. Talvela throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Talvela throws out a loose jab but Magrath uses good head movement to avoid it.
Talvela takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Magrath throws a lazy right hand but Talvela sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circling - Magrath throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Talvela tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magrath was well out of range. Poor timing from Talvela.
Magrath is looking to chop away at Talvela's legs. #T3#
Magrath scores with a leg kick.
Talvela connects with a crisp jab.
Magrath slips a jab from Talvela.
Magrath takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Magrath throws a low kick but Talvela avoids it.
Magrath throws an overhand right that lands on Talvela's shoulder, as Talvela tries to avoid the shot.
Magrath getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Magrath throws a lazy right hand but Talvela sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Magrath throws a jab when Talvela was well out of range.
Magrath throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Magrath moves away from the strike by Talvela.
Good standup being displayed there by Talvela as he connects with a hook.
Magrath uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Talvela has time to react.
Magrath connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Talvela lands with a good body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Talvela tries to bum rush Magrath with a series of wild strikes but Magrath uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Talvela is looking to slow Magrath down with leg kicks.
Talvela misses with a takedown attempt - Magrath sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Magrath with a nice calf kick.
Talvela moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T4#
Magrath ducks under a wild hook from Talvela.
Talvela on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Magrath blocks a low kick nicely.
Magrath feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Talvela connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Magrath drops his hands momentarily and Talvela takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Talvela throws a jab but it's blocked by Magrath.
A shot to the liver by Magrath. Beautiful body shot.
Jaxon Magrath is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Magrath lands with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Talvela throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Magrath takes one on the button.
Nice shot by Magrath.
Magrath lands with a cross. #TD2#
Magrath tries to sprawl but Talvela drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Magrath makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Magrath.
Talvela throws a strike but Magrath rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.#SUB2#
Talvela looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Magrath has picked Talvela up and slammed him! Talvela can't keep hold of the triangle and Magrath manages to pass to side control!
Talvela is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jaxon Magrath will probably get the nod.
That's time! Magrath's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Talvela throws a body punch but Magrath moves out of range.
Magrath takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Talvela throws a low kick but it's checked well by Magrath.
A slow jab from Magrath misses its intended target.
Talvela moves away from the strike by Magrath.
Talvela misses with a low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Magrath on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Magrath looks to score with a jab to the body but Talvela is just out of range.
Talvela tries to score with a low kick but Magrath moves his leg out of the way.
Magrath throws a leg kick but Talvela sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Magrath blocks a low kick nicely.
Talvela is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Magrath misses the target.
A leg kick checked by Talvela.
Magrath takes a swing at Talvela's ribcage but misses.
Magrath getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talvela bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Talvela connects with a body shot.
Magrath gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Talvela.
Magrath turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Talvela ducks under a wild hook from Magrath.
Magrath throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Talvela takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T1#
Talvela moves out of range of the strikes.
Magrath uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Talvela.
Talvela slips under a jab.
Talvela swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Talvela staying out of range there.
Magrath moves into range and connects with a jab.
Talvela swings for the body but Magrath moves out of range.
Magrath was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Magrath scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Talvela jabs at Magrath's body.
Magrath just misses with a punch to the body.
Talvela was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nice shot lands for Magrath.
Talvela attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A head kick misses from Talvela.
Magrath ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Talvela swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Magrath throws a leg kick that misses.
Talvela avoids the body shot from Magrath.
Talvela misses with a series of wild punches.
Magrath swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Talvela tests Magrath's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magrath chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Magrath throws a body shot but no joy.
Magrath misses with a low kick as Talvela jumps back.
Magrath throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Talvela avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Magrath ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Talvela buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Talvela throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Magrath on the side of the head.
Magrath swings for the body but Talvela moves out of range.
Magrath ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Talvela ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Magrath throws a jab but it's blocked by Talvela.
Talvela fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Talvela's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Talvela walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Talvela scores with a leg kick.
Magrath throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Talvela sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Magrath tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Talvela is able to avoid easily.
Talvela misses with a looping left.
Magrath throws a looping overhand right but Talvela ducks down to avoid it.
Magrath misses with a looping right.#T3#
Magrath scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Talvela connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice sprawl there from Magrath as Talvela shoots in.
Magrath ducks under a wild hook from Talvela.
Magrath misses with a looping right.
Talvela fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Talvela attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Magrath swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Talvela connects with a looping right hand.
Talvela chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Talvela, as that shot connected.
Talvela misses the jab.
A big right from Magrath misses.
Talvela slips under a jab from Magrath.
Talvela throws a solid leg kick but Magrath takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Talvela.
Talvela lands a really nice looking cross but Magrath seems unphased.
Magrath lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Talvela moves away from the strike by Magrath.
Talvela appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A slow jab from Magrath misses its intended target.
Magrath throws out a powerful jab.
Talvela takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Talvela scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T4#
Magrath throws a leg kick which misses Talvela's front leg but catches the back leg as Talvela tries to avoid it.
Talvela fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Magrath is out of range.
Talvela ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magrath moves away.
Magrath loads up on a big right hand but Talvela slips the punch.
Talvela looks to land a right hand but Magrath moved out of range.
Magrath darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Magrath looks to land a left hand but Talvela moved out of range nicely.
Nice defenses there by Talvela.
Talvela shoots in and drives through. Magrath sprawls well.
Magrath misses with a low kick.
Talvela throws the left hand but Magrath avoids the punch easily.
Magrath misses with a wild body shot.
Talvela throws out a loose jab but Magrath uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magrath connects with an inside leg kick.
Talvela blocks a leg kick.
Talvela looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magrath looks to score with a jab to the body but Talvela is just out of range.
Magrath checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Magrath tried to score with a low kick but Talvela checks it.
Talvela looks to land a left hand but Magrath moved out of range nicely.
Magrath scores with a sloppy right hand. Talvela should have avoided that one.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaxon Magrath!
A very excited looking Jaxon Magrath made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 
Event: C238: Marciano vs Man III     
Date:   Oct 08, 2023
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Monkey.
Monkey keeps the fight on the outside.
Monkey throws a leg kick but Talvela checks it.
Monkey misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Talvela on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Monkey swings widly with a right hand
letting Talvela counter with a right hand.
Monkey lands a really nice looking cross but Talvela seems unphased.
Talvela has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Monkey.#TD#
Talvela scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Talvela working the head with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monkey is looking for a sweep.
Monkey takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#SUB#
Talvela looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Monkey struggling a bit here.#T1#
Talvela has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Talvela with the ground and pound from mount.
Monkey avoids a strike by Talvela and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Talvela's guard! Fantastic escape!
Monkey trying to control the position from guard on top but Talvela is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Monkey won't allow Talvela to sweep him here. #SUB#
Talvela escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Monkey gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Talvela is trying to control the position but Monkey postures up. #T2#
Monkey wants to pass the guard but Talvela is keeping the position.
Talvela being controlled here, momentarily.
Monkey trying to control the position from guard on top but Talvela is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Talvela looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Monkey has picked Talvela up and slammed him! Talvela can't keep hold of the triangle and Monkey manages to pass to side control!
Talvela is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Monkey is looking to take a break and control but Talvela is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Talvela is looking to reverse the position.
Monkey staying calm.
Monkey is looking to take a break and control but Talvela is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Monkey tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #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.
Talvela is looking to reverse the position.
Monkey trying to control the action but Talvela is working from the bottom.
Talvela is looking to reverse the position.
Monkey in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Monkey is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Paavo Talvela will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Monkey.
Talvela connects with a nice looking jab.
Monkey gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Talvela.
Monkey takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Talvela uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Monkey.
Talvela swings widly with a right hand
and Monkey counters with a stiff right hand.
Monkey pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Talvela checks a low kick from Monkey.
Monkey misses with a looping right.
Talvela lands a nice leg kick that just misses Monkey's sensitive parts.
Monkey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Talvela sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Monkey tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Talvela counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Talvela.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Talvela postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Monkey controls Talvela momentarily but Talvela frees himself.
Monkey keeping full guard, as Talvela tries to pass.
Monkey controls Talvela momentarily but Talvela frees himself.
Talvela is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Monkey keeping full guard, as Talvela tries to pass.
Talvela lands a couple of digs.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Talvela loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Monkey seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Talvela pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Monkey is keeping the position for now.
Talvela postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Talvela in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Monkey looking to control.
Monkey looking for a sweep. Not yet Monkey, not yet.
Monkey controls Talvela momentarily but Talvela frees himself. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Spider Monkey seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Monkey gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T3#
Talvela pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Monkey is keeping the position for now.
Talvela wants to control from the top but Monkey keeps moving.
Talvela postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Talvela throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Talvela throws a big elbow that misses.
Talvela trying to control the position from guard on top but Monkey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Talvela looking to sit in guard and control but Monkey gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T4#
Monkey showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Talvela can't keep his opponent in guard - Monkey advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Talvela wants to get back to full guard.
Talvela slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Monkey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Talvela is trying to keep Monkey in close.
Monkey stopping the sweep attempt from Talvela.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paavo Talvela dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Monkey tries to clinch there but Talvela circles away.
Talvela checks the leg kick nicely there.
Talvela throwing a counter right hand but Monkey manages to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Monkey - just one landing.
Monkey scores with a nice strike.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Monkey in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Monkey wants to land a leg kick but Talvela is out of range.
Talvela lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL#
Talvela closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Monkey tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Monkey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Talvela's elbow.
Monkey lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Talvela has Monkey pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Talvela pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Monkey tumbling to the mat - Talvela dives into Monkey's guard.
Paavo Talvela overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monkey utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Monkey 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.
Monkey utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Talvela looking to sit in guard and control but Monkey gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Talvela being controlled here, momentarily.
Monkey stopping the sweep attempt from Talvela.
Talvela wants to improve his position but instead Monkey has moved into half guard.
Monkey trying to mount his opponent but Talvela defends it. #T2#
Talvela trying to control but Monkey postures up. #SUB#
Talvela looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Monkey is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Talvela trying to control here. #SUB#
Talvela actively working from the bottom here.
Monkey is trying to control. Talvela wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Monkey is pressing down on Talvela's thigh, looking to free his foot. Talvela is holding on for now.
Talvela is looking for a sweep. Monkey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Monkey is trying to control the action in half guard but Talvela is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Monkey dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Talvela. That did some damage!
Monkey lands a nice looking kick to the body. Talvela takes a step back to recover. #TD#
Talvela changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Monkey looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Monkey takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T4#
Monkey dodges the ground and pound from Talvela.
Monkey tries to bench press Talvela off him but Talvela keeps the position.
Talvela scores with a couple of short elbows.
Monkey avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Talvela.
Monkey is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Talvela is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Talvela throws some wild stikes that Monkey manages to avoid easily.
Talvela trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Monkey is in all sorts of trouble here.
Spider Monkey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Paavo Talvela.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Talvela, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paavo Talvela!
A very excited looking Paavo Talvela made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 
Event: C230: Ji Woo vs Alderidge     
Date:   Sep 17, 2023
#R1##CL2#
Talvela closes the distance and clinches.
Benny fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Benny has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Benny misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Benny swings wildly with an uppercut but Talvela uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Benny.
Benny misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Benny struggles to land a body shot inside as Talvela controls his hands.
Talvela softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Benny misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Talvela's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Benny throws an overhand right that lands on Talvela's shoulder, as Talvela tries to avoid the shot.
Talvela fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talvela clobbers Benny with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #TD2#
Talvela is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Benny's half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Benny manages to get to full guard. #T1##SUB#
Talvela avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Talvela is looking to work some ground and pound but Benny has wrist control.
Benny trying to control the position here.
Talvela throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Talvela postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Benny pulls Talvela in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Benny had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Talvela defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Talvela makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Benny looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Benny is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Talvela postures up and lands a big shot to Benny's brow.
Benny tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Benny has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Talvela can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Talvela keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Benny's head.
Talvela chips away with some ground and pound.
Talvela makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Benny controls Talvela momentarily but Talvela frees himself.
Talvela is looking to work some ground and pound but Benny has wrist control.
Benny controlling the position.
Talvela lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Benny throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Talvela postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Benny looking to control. #SUB#
Talvela avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Benny looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Talvela passes into half guard.
Talvela winds up and cracks Benny with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Talvela lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nice strikes from Talvela there.
Talvela scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Benny looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ground and pound from Talvela.
Talvela lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Talvela drops an elbow to the side of Benny's head. #T4#
Benny trying to control but Talvela postures up.
Talvela not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Benny is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Talvela scores with a couple of nice shots.
Benny trying to control but Talvela postures up. #SUB2#
Talvela is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Benny doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Talvela. #SUB#
Benny looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Benny is looking to improve his position.
Talvela working the head and body with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benny wants to improve his position but Talvela is controlling well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paavo Talvela dominated that round.
That's time! Benny's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Benny thuds his right hand into Talvela's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Talvela has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Talvela moves into the clinch.
Talvela lands a nice shot to the body.
Benny working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Talvela tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from Benny.
Benny has a couple of punches blocked by Talvela.
Talvela blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Benny swings wildly with an uppercut but Talvela uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benny presses Talvela against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Talvela throws a punch but it's blocked by Benny.
Talvela lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left hand lands to the body for Benny.
Talvela throws a punch but it's blocked by Benny.
Benny softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Benny blocking some punches.
Benny doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Talvela blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Benny tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Talvela's elbow.
Talvela is leaning against Benny and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#TD2#
Talvela jumps guard.
Benny is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Talvela tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Benny looking to pass the guard.
Talvela keeping moving, preventing Benny from controlling successfully.
Talvela tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Benny wants to control from the top but Talvela keeps moving.
Talvela trying to keep a closed guard but Benny is proving a slippery customer. #T2##SUB2#
Talvela looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Benny wants to control from the top but Talvela keeps moving. #SUB2#
Benny got a little sloppy there for a moment and Talvela has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Benny has managed to get both his arms back between Talvela's legs - danger averted.
Benny wants to control from the top but Talvela keeps moving.
Benny slips nicely into half guard.
Benny controlling the action here. #SUB#
Benny wants to work for an arm triangle but Talvela is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Benny is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Talvela doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Benny.
Well, if Benny is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T3#
Talvela works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Talvela has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Benny can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Benny trying to control but Talvela is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Talvela looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Talvela pushes a forearm under Benny's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Benny is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paavo Talvela!
After winning the bout, Paavo Talvela thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 
Event: C222: Giovanni vs Obama II     
Date:   Aug 20, 2023
#R1#
Anubis throws a shot from downtown. Talvela moves away and avoids it.
Anubis chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A decent looking cross lands there for Anubis.
Talvela keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anubis.
Anubis throws a jab when Talvela was well out of range.
A nice leg kick from Anubis, right into the meat of the thigh.
Talvela scores with a jab to the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Talvela shoots in and drives through. Anubis sprawls well.
A nice inside leg kick there by Anubis. That's going to slow Talvela down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Anubis.
Talvela uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anubis.
Talvela cracks Anubis with an open hand slap.
A bone on bone clash there as Anubis blocks the leg kick.
Anubis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Anubis throws a hook but Talvela blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Talvela throws a series of punches but Anubis avoids them all with ease.
Good work by Talvela as he checks the leg kick.
Anubis moves out of range as Talvela strikes.
Talvela lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Anubis backs up against the cage.
Anubis throws a front kick that sends Talvela stumbling back into the cage.
Anubis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Anubis fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Talvela is out of range.
Anubis throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Talvela displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Anubis throws out the jab.
Talvela is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anubis.
Anubis appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Walad Anubis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anubis throws a hook but Talvela blocks it.
Some bone on bone action there as Talvela checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Talvela tries to score a power double leg takedown but Anubis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Talvela somewhat.
Talvela doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Talvela lands with a thumping leg kick.
Anubis looks for the body kick but Talvela saw that one coming.
Talvela has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Heavy Metal in the buildup to the fight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Anubis. That's going to slow Talvela down.
Talvela uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anubis.
Talvela fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paavo Talvela. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Talvela clobbers Anubis with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Walad Anubis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Anubis swings for the body but Talvela moves out of range.
Talvela slips under a jab.
Anubis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Talvela.
Anubis throws a half hearted mid kick.
Anubis shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Talvela misses with a wild body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Talvela dives in and scores a takedown into Anubis's guard.
Talvela throwing strikes from guard but Anubis blocks nicely. #SUB#
Talvela drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Talvela jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Talvela throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Anubis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anubis pulls Talvela in to control the position.
Anubis is continuing to stall.#T3#
Talvela with a flurry of punches that miss.
Talvela has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Talvela is looking to work some ground and pound but Anubis has wrist control.
Talvela connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Talvela content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Anubis has locked up a guillotine! Anubis's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Talvela is holding on here and Anubis must be using up a lot of energy. Talvela has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Anubis gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Walad Anubis!
Walad Anubis thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 
Event: DC 76 Talvela vs Diaz     
Date:   Jul 30, 2023
#R1#
Talvela keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diaz.
Diaz misses with a looping left.
Diaz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Talvela's hands.
Talvela 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.
Paavo Talvela seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Talvela scores with a nice body kick.
Talvela avoids the body shot from Diaz.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Talvela does a little dance to reset his feet.
Talvela looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
Talvela misses the jab.
A low kick lands for Talvela.
Talvela uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Diaz has time to react.
Diaz has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Talvela avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Talvela looks to land a left hand but Diaz moved out of range nicely.
Talvela with the inside leg kick.
Diaz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Diaz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diaz wants to counter the offense by Talvela and move into the clinch position.
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!
Diaz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Talvela at a distance.
Talvela throws a head kick but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Talvela.
A nice inside leg kick there by Talvela. That's going to slow Diaz down. #T1#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Diaz crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Talvela - the referee stops the clock and Diaz gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Talvela. Diaz manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Diaz 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.
Talvela uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diaz.
Diaz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Talvela throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A jab lands there for Talvela.
Talvela throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Talvela. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diaz displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Diaz thuds a left hand into Talvela's body.
Diaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Talvela.
Talvela loads up on a big right hand but Diaz slips the punch.
Diaz swings for the body but Talvela moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Diaz scores with a jab. Talvela acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Talvela displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diaz throws out the jab.
Diaz takes a swing at Talvela's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Diaz misses with a straight right.
Talvela looks to throw the jab but Diaz is out of range.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
A low kick lands for Talvela.
Talvela turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Diaz looks to land a right hand but Talvela moved out of range.
Talvela quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Diaz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Talvela delivers a nice body kick.
Talvela avoids a punch combination nicely.
Talvela slips under a jab.
Diaz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Talvela counters with a stiff right hand.
Diaz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Talvela was well out of range. Poor timing from Diaz.
Diaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Talvela.
An inside leg kick lands from Talvela.
Talvela misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Talvela gets tackled into the cage by Diaz. Diaz maintains the clinch. #T3##BC#
Talvela breaks the clinch.
Diaz blocks the body kick.
Jab from Talvela.
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
Talvela throws out a leg kick but Diaz moves out of range and Talvela only half commits.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Talvela - that will leave a mark!
Talvela gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Talvela tests Diaz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Diaz stuns Talvela with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Diaz throws a good cross that connects.
Diaz misses the jab.
Talvela uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Talvela misses with a low kick.
Diaz tries to counter with a clinch but Talvela shakes him off and moves away.
Talvela ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz avoids the head kick by Talvela. #T4#
Diaz misses with a body shot.
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Talvela.
Diaz throws a combination. Talvela tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Talvela fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Talvela bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Talvela throws a jab when Diaz was well out of range.
Diaz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Diaz throws a looping overhand right but Talvela ducks down to avoid it.
Talvela ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diaz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Talvela manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Diaz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diaz moves away from the strike by Talvela.
Diaz throws out a counter right but Talvela avoids it with no problem.
Diaz throws a body punch but Talvela moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Talvela misses.
Talvela finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Diaz throws a body punch but Talvela moves out of range.
Talvela shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Paavo Talvela will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Diaz cracks Talvela with a right hand to the side of the head.
Talvela misses with a jab, cross combination.
Talvela throws a hook but Diaz avoids it easily.
Talvela throws a hook to the side of Diaz's head but Diaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diaz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A good leg kick by Talvela.
A nice leg kick lands there from Talvela.
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Talvela misses with a kick to the body.
Diaz takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Talvela tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz checks a low kick from Talvela.
Diaz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talvela slips under a jab.
Talvela connects with a right hand. Diaz shakes it off.
Talvela fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Diaz as he connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Talvela takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Talvela throws a head kick that half lands.
Talvela misses with a low kick as Diaz jumps back.
Diaz wants to counter the offense by Talvela and move into the clinch position.
Talvela scores with a decent looking hook.
Talvela misses with a straight left.
Talvela with the inside leg kick.
Talvela jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Talvela throws a nice head kick!
Diaz tries to clinch up.
Diaz looks to land a combination but Talvela avoids it well.
Diaz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Talvela slips under a jab from Diaz.
Diaz misses with an uppercut
and Talvela makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Diaz really felt that one!
Talvela misses with a head kick.
Diaz wants to counter with a clinch but Talvela pushes him away.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big left from Diaz misses.
Talvela throws a body shot but no joy.
Talvela scores with a jab to the jaw.
Talvela takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
Diaz slips under a jab from Talvela.
Talvela throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Talvela takes one to the chin there.
Diaz 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.
Talvela tries a head kick but it misses.
Talvela swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diaz wants to counter the offense by Talvela and move into the clinch position.
Diaz checks a leg kick.
Diaz wants to counter with a clinch but Talvela pushes him away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Talvela does a little dance to reset his feet.
Talvela looks to throw the jab but Diaz is out of range.
Diaz misses with a series of wild punches.
Talvela jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Diaz has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Talvela.
Talvela swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diaz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Diaz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Talvela moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Diaz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Talvela on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Talvela scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Diaz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Talvela counters with an outside leg kick. #T3#
Talvela throws a big shot that misses.
Diaz scores with a body shot.
Talvela throws a right and a left that both miss.
A telegraphed right hand from Diaz misses the target.
Talvela looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Talvela tried to score with a low kick but Diaz checks it.
Paavo Talvela is winning the standup battle so far.
Talvela uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
A nice leg kick lands there from Talvela.
Talvela throws a front kick aimed at Diaz's knee but Diaz avoids it well.
Diaz wants to counter with a clinch but Talvela pushes him away.
Diaz throws a hook but Talvela avoids it easily.
Talvela slips a straight right by Diaz.
Talvela fires out a quick counter leg kick but Diaz just manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Talvela.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Talvela is just out of range.
Talvela was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Talvela lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diaz circles away quickly and effectively.
Talvela looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Talvela steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diaz.#T4#
Diaz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diaz misses with a lunging right hand
and Diaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Talvela connects with an inside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Diaz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Talvela steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Talvela takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Talvela tries to land a leg kick but Diaz saw it coming and moves away.
Talvela throws a solid leg kick but Diaz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Talvela.
Talvela tries to land a front kick but Diaz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Diaz wants to counter with a clinch but Talvela pushes him away.
Talvela misses with an uppercut. Diaz saw that one coming.
Talvela lands a nice hook to Diaz's body. Diaz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Talvela lands a nice leg kick that just misses Diaz's sensitive parts.
Talvela throws a leg kick
enabling Diaz to counter with a crisp jab.
Talvela slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Diaz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Talvela moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paavo Talvela dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Nice shot lands for Diaz.
Diaz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Talvela.
Talvela throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Jab by Talvela.
Nice defenses there by Talvela.
Diaz throws a series of strikes that have Talvela backpedaling.
Talvela throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Talvela tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Good leg kick by Talvela.
Talvela connects with a leg kick.
Nice shot by Talvela.
Good shot there by Talvela.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Talvela connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Diaz's hands.
Diaz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Talvela.
Diaz works Talvela's body with a nice hook.
Diaz throws a big shot that misses.
Talvela throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Diaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Talvela.
A head kick misses from Talvela.
Talvela throws a right hand that Diaz ducks under and follows up with a left that Diaz also avoids with ease.
Diaz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Diaz tries to bum rush Talvela with a series of wild strikes but Talvela uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Diaz scores with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Diaz. Those never looked like landing.
Talvela throws out a leg kick but Diaz moves out of range and Talvela only half commits.
Diaz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diaz defending well as Talvela loads up on a big left hand.
Diaz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Talvela avoids them all with ease.
Diaz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Talvela misses the jab.
Talvela scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Diaz doesn't seem bothered though.
Noel Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Talvela ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Talvela was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Diaz lands the left hand.
Good work by Diaz as he checks the leg kick.
Diaz throws out a counter right but Talvela avoids it with no problem.
Diaz needs to keep his hands up - Talvela had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz connects with a looping right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Talvela. That's going to slow Diaz down.
Talvela misses with a double jab.
Diaz drops his hands momentarily and Talvela takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Talvela moves out of range of the strikes.
Diaz stalks Talvela and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Talvela's face. Talvela staggers backwards, shaken.
Diaz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Talvela connects with a solid leg kick.
Diaz takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Talvela throws a half hearted mid kick.
Talvela slips under a jab.
Nice defenses there by Diaz.#T3#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Talvela.
Diaz misses with a hook. Talvela ducked under it nicely.
Talvela lands a jab.
Talvela connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Talvela shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Diaz eats them both and turns towards Talvela to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A nice inside leg kick there by Talvela. That's going to slow Diaz down.
Talvela throws a head kick but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Diaz needs to keep his hands up - Talvela had a free shot at his head there.
Diaz walks forward, straight into a front kick from Talvela.
Crunch! Talvela slams his shin into Diaz's torso.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz tries to move into range but Talvela moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Talvela displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diaz throws out the jab.
Diaz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T4#
A solid leg kick lands there for Talvela.
Talvela displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diaz throws out the jab.
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Talvela.
Talvela connects with the punch.
Diaz takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Talvela pushes Diaz away with a front kick.
Diaz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Talvela keeps Diaz at a distance using the push kick.
Diaz moves away from the strike by Talvela.
Diaz throws a combination that misses
and Talvela counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Talvela steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
A nice leg kick lands there from Talvela.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Talvela goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Talvela with the inside leg kick.
Diaz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diaz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27

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

 
Event: DC 69 Niaz vs Line     
Date:   Jul 15, 2023
#R1#
Talvela misses with a body punch
and Talvela takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Talvela rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Korolev counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Talvela misses the target.
Korolev thinks about countering with a body kick.
Talvela missing with a left hand there. Korolev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Talvela swings widly with a right hand
and Talvela takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Talvela throws a lazy uppercut
and Korolev counters with a nice leg kick.
Korolev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Talvela slips a straight right by Korolev.
Korolev throws a quick inside leg kick.
Talvela has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL2#
Talvela rushes Korolev and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Korolev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Korolev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Talvelas head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Talvela.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice right hand lands inside from Talvela.
A head punch on the inside from Korolev fails to land.
Talvela lands a body punch.
Korolev has Talvela pushed against the cage.
Talvela has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Korolev avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Talvela is working Korolev over against the cage.#T1#
Talvela misses with a hook from the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
I was talking to Korolev's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Korolev misses with the head strike.
Korolev blocks an uppercut.
Talvela swings wildly with an uppercut but Korolev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Talvela lands a hook that snaps the head of Korolev backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Talvela creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Korolev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Talvela throws a head punch that misses.
Talvela's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Korolev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Korolev misses with the head strike.
Talvela scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Talvela tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Korolev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Korolev is trying to stall.
Talvela prevents a body shot from Korolev.
Korolev misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Korolev fails to land.
Korolev tries a body shot but Talvela blocks it.
Talvela tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Talvela blocking some punches.
Korolev throws a head punch that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Korolev throws a punch but it's blocked by Talvela.
Talvela lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Korolev or not.
Talvela is working Korolev over against the cage.
Korolev is breathing heavily.
Korolev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Talvela throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Korolevs head.
Talvela can't get the takedown.
Talvela pushes Korolev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Talvela lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Korolev lands with a light punch inside.
Talvela blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Talvela scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Talvela.
Talvela blocking some punches.
Korolev stops a takedown attempt from Talvela.
Alexander Korolev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paavo Talvela.
Talvela lands a shoulder strike.
Korolev misses with some punches. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Korolev.
Talvela blocking some punches. #TD2#
Talvela has clasped his hands together around Korolev's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Korolev takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Talvela is looking to take a break and control but Korolev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Talvela lands a decent elbow from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Talvela scoring with punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Talvela working the ground and pound from side control.
Talvela wants to control but Korolev is keeping him busy.
Talvela scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Korolev to see if he's OK.
Korolev is trying to buck Talvela off.
Talvela taking a breather here. #T4#
Korolev defending against the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#ES#
Korolev throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Korolev looks to land a right hand but Talvela moved out of range.
Korolev cracks Talvela with a good jab.
Korolev keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Talvela throws a shot from downtown. Korolev moves away and avoids it.
Korolev misses with a hook.
Korolev slips a jab from Talvela.
A quick step to the side and Korolev tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Korolev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Talvela.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Talvela throws a body punch but Korolev moves out of range.
Talvela shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Korolev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Paavo Talvela will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Korolev throws a leg kick but Talvela checks it.
A shot to the body from Korolev misses
letting Talvela counter with a right hand.
Talvela with the inside leg kick.
A jab from Talvela misses.
Korolev tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL2#
Talvela clinches.
Korolev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Korolev working aggressively here.
Korolev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Talvela tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Talvela blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Talvela blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Talvela tries to throw a body punch but Korolev avoids it by throwing Talvela back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korolev misses with some punches.
Talvela lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Korolev on the inside.
Talvela blocks a body shot from Korolev.
Korolev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Talvela makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Talvela lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Talvela working aggressively here.
Talvela lands with a short shot to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Alexander Korolev has been cut.
Korolev misses with some punches.
Talvela blocks an uppercut.
Talvela lands with a short shot to the head.
Korolev tries to throw a body punch but Talvela avoids it by throwing Korolev back against the cage.
Talvela misses with a hook to the ribs.
Korolev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Korolev lands an uppercut.
Talvela working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Korolev tries to throw a body punch but Talvela avoids it by throwing Korolev back against the cage.
Korolev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Talvela fails to land.
Korolev prevents a takedown attempt there.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Talvela creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Talvela scores with a nice short uppercut.
Talvela throws a punch but it's blocked by Korolev.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Talvela creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Talvela fails to land.
A hook to the body from Korolev. #T2#
Talvela doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Korolev lands with a short shot to the head.
Talvela fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Korolev swings wildly with an uppercut but Talvela uses good head movement to avoid it.
Korolev lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Talvela.
Talvela wants a takedown but no success here.
Korolev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Korolev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Paavo Talvela seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Talvela misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Talvela breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Korolev tries to score with a low kick but Talvela moves his leg out of the way.
Talvela lands a nice shot that snaps Korolev's head back.
Talvela tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Korolev connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Talvela tries to close the distance and clinch up but Korolev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Korolev on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T3#
Korolev throws out a loose jab but Talvela uses good head movement to avoid it.
Talvela looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Talvela jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Korolev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Korolev circles away from the clinch attempt
and Korolev counters with a nice low kick that buckles Talvela's knee momentarily.
A jab from Talvela misses.
Korolev is looking to counter punch.
Talvela misses with a straight right.
Talvela throws a head kick but Korolev moves out of range.
Talvela takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Talvela connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Korolev gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Talvela.
Talvela connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Talvela motions for Korolev to come forward. Talvela throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Talvela fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Korolev checks it well.
Talvela moves into range and connects with a jab. #T4#
Korolev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Talvela.
Talvela takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Korolev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Talvela.
Korolev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Korolev throws a low kick but Talvela avoids it.
Alexander Korolev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Decent striking displayed by Korolev there.
Talvela throws a leg kick that is checked
and Korolev counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Korolev throws out a loose jab but Talvela uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alexander Korolev is winning the standup battle so far.
Talvela lands with a cross. #TD2#
Talvela shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Korolev napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Paavo Talvela has got the better of the ground game so far.
Korolev is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Talvela is controlling him well.#SUB2#
Talvela is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Korolev has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Korolev pushes Talvela away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Talvela gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paavo Talvela showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alexander Korolev's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
A big right from Korolev misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Korolev.
Korolev gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Talvela.
Korolev slips under a jab.
Talvela throws a solid leg kick but Korolev takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Talvela.
Talvela bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Korolev's head.
Talvela lands an overhand right.
A swing and a miss from Talvela.
Talvela's corner calls for a 1-2. Talvela obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #TD2#
Korolev gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Talvela has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#ES#
Korolev manages to escape and get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Talvela tries a low kick but Korolev avoids it.
Korolev throwing a counter right hand but Talvela manages to avoid it.
Talvela walks forward, straight into a front kick from Korolev.
Talvela throws out a loose jab but Korolev uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Some bone on bone action there as Korolev checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Talvela swings widly with a right hand
and Korolev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Paavo Talvela seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Korolev throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2#
Talvela closes the distance and clinches.
Korolev misses with a punch on the inside.
Korolev has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Talvela misses with a punch on the inside.
Talvela blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Korolev lands a right hand that snaps the head of Talvela backwards.
Korolev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Korolev has a couple of punches blocked by Talvela.
Korolev digs a right hand into Talvela's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Talvela's gas tank.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Talvela.
Talvela lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A body shot lands from Talvela. #BC#
Korolev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Korolev throws a good cross that connects.
Talvela fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Alexander Korolev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Talvela tries to clinch but Korolev moves out of range.
Talvela looks to land a combination but Korolev avoids it well.
Talvela fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Korolev on the side of the head.
Talvela throws a hook but Korolev avoids it easily.
Nice cross by Talvela.
Talvela is looking to score with low kicks.
Korolev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Talvela throws out the jab.
Talvela fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Korolev manages to avoid it.
Korolev connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Talvela's hands.
Korolev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Talvela tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Talvela tries to close the distance and clinch up but Korolev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Korolev gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Korolev scoring well with a low kick there. #T3##CL2#
Talvela has closed the distance and engaged Korolev in a clinch.
Korolev misses with some punches.
Korolev misses with some punches. #BC2#
Talvela's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Talvela getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Talvela lands a really nice looking cross but Korolev seems unphased.
Talvela throws a head kick but Korolev moves out of range.
Korolev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Talvela with the counter takedown but Korolev avoids it easily.
Talvela lands a nice leg kick that just misses Korolev's sensitive parts.
No joy there for Talvela, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Korolev jabs Talvela to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Talvela clobbers Korolev with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Korolev connects with a single shot 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!
Talvela scores with a crisp jab that stopped Korolev in his tracks.
Korolev thumps Talvela with a low kick.#T4#
Korolev misses with a low kick.
Talvela fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Korolev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Korolev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Korolev tries to work over Talvela's front leg with a kick but Talvela checks it.
Talvela listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Korolev walks into a jab.
Talvela cracks Korolev with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Korolev has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Korolev there as he acknowledges the shot.
Talvela's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Talvela misses with a hook
and Korolev counters with a nice low kick that buckles Talvela's knee momentarily.
Korolev lands with an uppercut that bounces Talvela off the cage and back into range.
Talvela uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Korolev.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Talvela throws a leg kick which misses Korolev's front leg but catches the back leg as Korolev tries to avoid it.
Talvela bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Korolev's head backwards.
Talvela scores with a jab to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paavo Talvela comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Talvela 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30

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

 
Event: DC 61: Dochenko vs Talvela     
Date:   Jun 17, 2023
#R1#
Talvela looks for the body kick but Dochenko saw that one coming.
A leg kick checked by Dochenko.
Dochenko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Talvela takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dochenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Talvela.
The fighters circling - Dochenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dochenko keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Talvela throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Dochenko counters with a straight right hand.
Dochenko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dochenko throws out a powerful jab.
Talvela takes one to the chin there.
Dochenko walks into a stiff left hand from Talvela.
Dochenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Talvela has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Talvela is looking to score with low kicks.
Talvela turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Talvela misses.
Dochenko throws a combination that misses
and Talvela counters with a straight right hand.
Dochenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Talvela.
Dochenko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dochenko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Talvela pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T1#
Dochenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Dochenko was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Talvela.
Dochenko scores with a nice strike.
Talvela thows a leg kick but Dochenko checks it #TD#
and Dochenko counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dochenko postures up.
Dochenko wants to control from the top but Talvela keeps moving.
Dochenko controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dochenko passes Talvela's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dochenko takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dochenko with the ground and pound but Talvela uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T2#
Dochenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Talvela is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dochenko stopping the sweep attempt from Talvela.
Talvela trying to keep a closed guard but Dochenko is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Talvela is looking for a triangle but Dochenko pushes his legs off easily.
Dochenko wants to control from the top but Talvela keeps moving.
Talvela 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.
Talvela is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Dochenko trying to control but Talvela is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Talvela bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dochenko's head backwards.
Dochenko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A nice leg kick from Talvela, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dochenko scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dochenko lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Dochenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Talvela's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dochenko under the eye.
Talvela misses with a looping right.
Nice defenses there by Talvela.
Dochenko avoids the head kick by Talvela.
The fighters circling - Talvela throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Talvela misses.
Dochenko lands a lovely overhand right.
Dochenko is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Dochenko looks to land a right hand but Talvela moved out of range.#T4#
Talvela will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
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!
Talvela slips a jab from Dochenko.
Dochenko lands with a straight right. Talvela didn't see that one coming.
Talvela swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dochenko.
Talvela throws a hook but Dochenko avoids it easily.
Talvela staying out of range there.
Talvela tries a quick counter leg kick but Dochenko is wise to it.
Dochenko jabs Talvela to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dochenko slips under a jab.
Dochenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Talvela throws a jab when Dochenko was well out of range.
Dochenko half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dochenko checks a low kick from Talvela.
Dochenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Talvela sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Talvela lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Dochenko misses with a wild combination.
Dochenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Talvela.
Talvela lands with an overhand left.
Dochenko takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Dochenko dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Dochenko connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Talvela's hands.
A cross from Talvela lands.
Dochenko lands a right hook to the body.
Talvela ducks under a wild hook from Dochenko.
A nice leg kick lands there from Talvela.
Talvela lands a leg kick that knocks Dochenko off balance momentarily.
Talvela fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Talvela on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A swing and a miss from Dochenko.
Dochenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Dochenko fails to land with a series of punches.
A low kick from Talvela misses
and Dochenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Talvela throws a sloppy head kick
and Dochenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dochenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Talvela moves away.
Talvela scores with a leg kick.
Dochenko jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Talvela misses with an uppercut.
Dochenko was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dochenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Talvela.
Dochenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Talvela can do to turn this around?
Dochenko lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
A jab lands there for Dochenko.
Dochenko swings widly with a right hand
and Talvela counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Talvela misses with a hook.
Talvela uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dochenko.
Talvela bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dochenko's head backwards.
Talvela throws an overhand right that lands on Dochenko's shoulder, as Dochenko tries to avoid the shot.
Nice shot by Dochenko.
A decent looking cross lands there for Talvela.
Talvela staying out of range there.
Talvela attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dochenko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Some wild striking there from Talvela.
Talvela swings widly with a right hand
and Dochenko counters with a straight right hand.
Dochenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Talvela throws out the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Talvela throws a leg kick but Dochenko checks it.
Talvela ducks under a wild hook from Dochenko.
Dochenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Talvela.
Talvela misses the jab.#T2#
Dochenko checks a leg kick nicely.
It looked like Dochenko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dochenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Ivan Dochenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Talvela lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Dochenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Talvela throws out the jab.
Dochenko appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Good work by Dochenko as he checks the leg kick.
Dochenko is looking to counter punch.
Talvela closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dochenko dips to his left and cracks Talvela with an uppercut!
Talvela wants to land a leg kick but Dochenko is out of range.
Talvela swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Dochenko was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Talvela.
Dochenko works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dochenko looks to throw the jab but Talvela is out of range.
Talvela was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Talvela lands a head kick!
Dochenko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dochenko changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Talvela throws a leg kick but Dochenko sees it coming and moves out of range.
Talvela takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A cross from Dochenko lands.#T3#
Dochenko lands a jab to the nose.
Talvela lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Dochenko as he connects with a hook.
Talvela moves out of range of the strikes.
Talvela motions for Dochenko to come forward. Talvela throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A cross from Dochenko lands.
A big right from Dochenko misses.
Dochenko checks a low kick from Talvela.
Talvela throws a shot from downtown. Dochenko moves away and avoids it.
Some bone on bone action there as Dochenko checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dochenko moves out of range of the body kick.
Talvela pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dochenko is out of range and Talvela settles back down.
Dochenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Talvela misses with a looping left.
Dochenko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Talvela keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T4#
Dochenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Talvela connects with the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dochenko misses with an uppercut.
Talvela waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dochenko.
A counter left hand to the body from Dochenko misses its target.
Talvela throws a front kick aimed at Dochenko's knee but Dochenko avoids it well.
Dochenko needs to keep his hands up - Talvela had a free shot at his head there.
Dochenko throws a hook to the side of Talvela's head but Talvela sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Talvela misses with a leg kick #TD#
so Dochenko counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dochenko trying to control but Talvela is working from the bottom.
Dochenko is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dochenko has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Dochenko dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Talvela 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.
Talvela takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The fighters circling - Dochenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dochenko defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Talvela.
Dochenko scores with a body shot.
An inside leg kick from Talvela misses.
Talvela throws a body kick that misses.
Dochenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Talvela manages to avoid it.
Talvela replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Dochenko blocks it well.
Talvela steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dochenko.
Talvela slips under a jab.
Dochenko slips a straight right by Talvela.
Talvela takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dochenko's corner calls for a 1-2. Dochenko obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dochenko. Talvela does a little dance to reset his feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dochenko.
Dochenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Talvela.
Talvela looks to land a left hand but Dochenko moved out of range nicely.
Dochenko throws a big shot that misses.
Dochenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Talvela throws out the jab.
Paavo Talvela seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Dochenko ducks under a wild hook from Talvela.
Talvela fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dochenko misses with a straight left.
Talvela looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Talvela catches Dochenko with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dochenko looks to land a right hand but Talvela moved out of range.
Talvela walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dochenko checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Talvela. Dochenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Talvela throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dochenko lands a lovely overhand right.
Talvela thows a body kick. Dochenko tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Dochenko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Talvela.
Dochenko throws out a loose jab but Talvela uses good head movement to avoid it.
Talvela throws a body kick that misses. #TD#
Dochenko manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Talvela on his heels. He'll look to pass Talvela's guard now, I'm sure.
Dochenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Talvela is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dochenko stopping the sweep attempt from Talvela.#T2#
Dochenko content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dochenko works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dochenko slips a nice elbow through Talvela's hands, connecting with Talvela's forehead.
Ivan Dochenko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dochenko wants to control but Talvela is keeping him busy.
Talvela is pressing down on Dochenko's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dochenko connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dochenko passes into half guard.
Dochenko seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dochenko looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've been hearing that Dochenko has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T3#
Dochenko working over Talvela with some ground and pound. Talvela looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dochenko throwing shots but Talvela is blocking nicely.
Dochenko lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Talvela is not content to let Dochenko control the position.
Dochenko is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Talvela looking for submissions off his back.
Talvela is trying to control but can't. #T4#
Dochenko working the head and body with strikes.
Talvela wants to control the action here but instead Dochenko manages to pass to full mount!
A nice elbow there by Dochenko.
Dochenko fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Dochenko controlling from the full mount.
Dochenko can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Talvela is looking to escape.
Dochenko working the ground and pound effectively.
Dochenko fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Dochenko clearly takes that round.
That's time! Dochenko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Nice jab there from Dochenko.
Dochenko lands with a good body shot.
Talvela looks to land a right hand but Dochenko moved out of range.
Dochenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Talvela sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Talvela missing with a left hand there. Dochenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dochenko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A nice inside leg kick there by Talvela. That's going to slow Dochenko down.
Talvela keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Talvela throws a front kick aimed at Dochenko's knee but Dochenko avoids it well.
Talvela takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dochenko scores with a jab to the head.
Talvela misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talvela keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dochenko.
A slow jab from Dochenko misses its intended target.
Dochenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Talvela.
Dochenko swings for the body but Talvela moves out of range.
And Talvela tries to counter it with a takedown but Dochenko pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dochenko with a hook.
A punch combination from Talvela misses. #T1#
Dochenko throws a hook but Talvela avoids it easily.
Dochenko slips under a jab from Talvela.
A solid body kick from Talvela.
Talvela slips under a jab from Dochenko.
Talvela missing with a left hand there. Dochenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD2#
Talvela gets the takedown into side control.
Talvela cracks Dochenko with a big right hand but Dochenko just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Talvela working away.#SUB2#
Talvela goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Dochenko has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Talvela but great work by Dochenko.
Dochenko wants to control but Talvela is keeping him busy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dochenko cracks Talvela with a big elbow.
Dochenko working the ground and pound.#T2#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Dochenko tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Dochenko is working Talvela over with some ground and pound from side control.
Dochenko wants to control but Talvela is keeping him busy.
Dochenko scores with a couple of short elbows.
Dochenko has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3#
Dochenko working the body and head with strikes.
Dochenko scoring with punches and elbows.
Dochenko takes a little break here. Talvela wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Dochenko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Talvela keeps working.
Dochenko is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Talvela is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dochenko stalling. #SUB2#
Talvela looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dochenko tries to pass the half guard into mount. Talvela knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dochenko trying to control the pace.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Dochenko slips a nice elbow through Talvela's hands, connecting with Talvela's forehead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Dochenko had his way with Paavo Talvela in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Talvela avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Paavo Talvela has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Talvela throws a nice head kick!
Dochenko ducks under a wild hook from Talvela.
Dochenko lands a really nice looking cross but Talvela seems unphased.
Talvela takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dochenko lands a head shot.
Talvela swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dochenko looks to throw the jab but Talvela is out of range.
Talvela lands with a straight right. Dochenko didn't see that one coming.
Dochenko punishes Talvela's body with a nice straight punch.
Dochenko is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Talvela takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Talvela throws a big shot that misses.
Talvela uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dochenko.
Nice defenses there by Dochenko.
It looked like Dochenko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Talvela avoids the body shot from Dochenko.
Dochenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Talvela is looking to score with low kicks.
Dochenko on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T1#
Nice shot lands for Dochenko.
Talvela moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Dochenko scores with a jab to the body.
Dochenko throws a hook to the side of Talvela's head but Talvela sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dochenko comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#TD#
Dochenko changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Talvela looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dochenko lands a decent elbow from side control.
Talvela trying to remain calm as Dochenko controls from the top position.
Talvela is trying to improve his position.
Talvela regains half guard, as Dochenko was trying to land strikes.
Talvela moves into full guard. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dochenko throwing strikes but missing.
Dochenko looking to sit in guard and control but Talvela gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Talvela throwing strikes but missing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dochenko is on top in guard. #REVR##T3#
Dochenko landing with the ground and pound.
Dochenko trying to control but Talvela is working from the bottom.
Dochenko distracts Talvela with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dochenko controlling from the top position.
Dochenko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dochenko looking to sit in guard and control but Talvela gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T4#
Talvela lands a couple of elbows.
Talvela pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dochenko is keeping the position for now.
Dochenko has his hands on Talvela's head, controlling the position.
Dochenko wants to sweep here but Talvela controlling him for the moment.
Talvela in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Dochenko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dochenko 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 50:45

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

 
Event: DC 54: Talvela vs Noeigati     
Date:   May 21, 2023
#R1#
Talvela lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Talvela throws a combination. Noeigati tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT#It looks like Benjamin Noeigati has been cut.
Talvela turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A left lands for Talvela.
Talvela has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Heavy Metal in the buildup to the fight.
Talvela throws out a powerful jab.
Talvela throws a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Noeigati misses its intended target.
A telegraphed right hand from Talvela misses the target.
A nice side step and Noeigati releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Noeigati checks a low kick from Talvela.
Paavo Talvela seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Talvela tries to score with a low kick but Noeigati moves his leg out of the way.
Noeigati throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Talvela sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Talvela as he connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Noeigati misses with a straight right.
Talvela darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Talvela lands with a slapping head kick. #T1#
Talvela swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Noeigati.
Talvela dips to his left and cracks Noeigati with an uppercut!
Talvela misses with a body shot.
Talvela throws a head kick that misses.
Benjamin Noeigati is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Talvela connects with an inside leg kick.
Talvela lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Talvela misses the jab.
Noeigati swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Talvela swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A nice side step and Noeigati releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Talvela scores with a nice strike.
Talvela throws the left hand but Noeigati avoids the punch easily.
Noeigati flicks out a counter leg kick but Talvela steps away.
Noeigati plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Talvela misses the jab.#TD#
Talvela manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Noeigati on his heels. He'll look to pass Noeigati's guard now, I'm sure.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Talvela trying to control but Noeigati is working from the bottom.
Talvela loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Talvela loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Talvela stands up over Noeigati, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Noeigati working a defensive guard here.
Talvela wants to control from the top but Noeigati keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Noeigati preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Talvela throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Talvela's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Talvela postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Noeigati keeping moving, preventing Talvela from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Talvela stays in close to Noeigati's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Noeigati lands a glancing blow to the side of Talvela's head.
Talvela turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Talvela misses.
Noeigati swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Noeigati just misses with a punch to the body.
Talvela wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T4#
Talvela just misses with a punch to the body.
Talvela works Noeigati's body with a nice hook.
Noeigati misses with a kick to the body.
Talvela moves out of range as Noeigati strikes.
Talvela half committed to a counter leg kick.
A low kick from Talvela is predictable there
and Noeigati cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Talvela uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Talvela moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jab, jab by Talvela - just one landing.
Noeigati misses with a low kick as Talvela jumps back.
Talvela half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Noeigati takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Noeigati checks a leg kick.
Noeigati lands with a straight right. Talvela didn't see that one coming.
Talvela throws out a loose jab but Noeigati uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paavo Talvela dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Benjamin Noeigati's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Noeigati takes one on the button.
Talvela looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Talvela misses with a takedown
letting Noeigati counter with a right hand.
Talvela throws a shot from downtown. Noeigati moves away and avoids it.
Talvela throws a jab but it's blocked by Noeigati.
Noeigati appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Noeigati checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Talvela throws a one two combo.
Talvela lands the left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talvela ducks under a wild hook from Noeigati.
Paavo Talvela is winning the standup battle so far.
Talvela displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Talvela throws a combination that misses
and Noeigati counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Talvela looks to throw the jab but Noeigati is out of range.
Noeigati doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
Talvela staying out of range there.
Noeigati misses with a low kick as Talvela jumps back.
It looked like Talvela wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Talvela throws a nice outside leg kick.
Talvela is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Noeigati can do to turn this around?
Talvela connects with the punch.
Talvela shoots in looking for a takedown. Noeigati tries to sprawl out of it but Talvela keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Noeigati manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A head kick misses from Talvela.
Noeigati ducks right into an uppercut from Talvela.
Talvela looks to land a right hand but Noeigati moved out of range.
Noeigati keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Talvela.
Talvela scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Noeigati blocks a leg kick.#T2#
That kick from Talvela tenderised Noeigati's leg. Noeigati is trying to keep his angry face on.
Talvela pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Noeigati back to the cage. Talvela follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Talvela throws a leg kick but Noeigati sees it coming and moves out of range.
Noeigati is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Talvela with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Talvela shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paavo Talvela. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big right from Talvela misses.
Talvela misses with a body kick.
Noeigati appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Talvela fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Noeigati.
Talvela jabs Noeigati to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Noeigati takes one to the chin there.
Talvela throws a left and a right that both miss
and Noeigati counters with a straight right hand.
Talvela uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Noeigati.
Talvela slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Noeigati throws a body punch but Talvela moves out of range. #T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Noeigati misses the target.
Noeigati 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.
Noeigati keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Noeigati was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A looping hook to the body misses from Talvela. Noeigati does a little dance to reset his feet.
Noeigati follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Noeigati misses with a looping right.
Talvela appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Noeigati swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Talvela's corner calls for a 1-2. Talvela obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Talvela connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Noeigati needs to keep his hands up - Talvela had a free shot at his head there.
Talvela throws the left hand but Noeigati avoids the punch easily.
Talvela scores with a jab to the jaw.
Noeigati misses with a wild body shot.
Talvela swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T4#
Talvela fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Noeigati manages to avoid it.
Noeigati thows a body kick. Talvela tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Talvela looks to land a right hand but Noeigati moved out of range.
Noeigati is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Talvela with a body shot.
A big left from Talvela misses.
Noeigati shapes to counter with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Talvela swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Talvela lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Talvela.
A cross from Talvela lands.
Talvela fails with a takedown attempt.
Talvela throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Noeigati to counter with a crisp jab.
Noeigati's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Noeigati throws a nice inside leg kick.
Noeigati throws a leg kick but Talvela sees it coming and moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paavo Talvela dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Benjamin Noeigati's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
An inside leg kick from Talvela misses.
A shot to the liver by Noeigati. Beautiful body shot.
Talvela lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Noeigati loads up on a big right hand but Talvela slips the punch.
Noeigati misses with a hook. Talvela ducked under it nicely.
Talvela throws a poor cross that misses
and Noeigati counters with a stiff right hand.
Talvela throws a right and a left that both miss.
As Talvela backs off Noeigati throws a huge counter combo but Talvela manages to avoid it all.
Noeigati lands a glancing blow to the side of Talvela's head.
Noeigati tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talvela scores with a jab to the jaw.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Talvela, as that shot connected.
Talvela fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Talvela connects with a right hand. Noeigati shakes it off.#T1#
Talvela uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Noeigati has time to react.
A swing and a miss from Talvela.
Noeigati thinks about the counter body kick.
Talvela rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Noeigati counter with a right hand.
Noeigati misses with a low kick.
Talvela scores with a nice right hand.
Talvela loads up on a big right hand but Noeigati slips the punch.
Talvela connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Talvela bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Talvela lands a lovely overhand right.
Talvela swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Noeigati appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Noeigati avoids the body shot from Talvela.
Noeigati throws a hook but Talvela avoids it easily.
Benjamin Noeigati has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Noeigati bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Talvela throws a body punch but Noeigati moves out of range.
Noeigati is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Noeigati swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Talvela counters with a takedown into side control.
Noeigati stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Noeigati is trying to control Talvela's posture but Talvela avoids it.
Talvela misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Talvela staying calm.
Talvela trying to control the action but Noeigati is working from the bottom. #T3#
Talvela in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Talvela is looking to take a break and control but Noeigati is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Noeigati manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Talvela thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Noeigati's head.
Talvela thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Talvela with the ground and pound but Noeigati uses the opportunity to regain guard. #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.
Noeigati is controlling Talvela's posture.
Talvela throwing strikes but missing.
Talvela is working Noeigati over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Talvela got a little sloppy there for a moment and Noeigati has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Talvela has managed to get both his arms back between Noeigati's legs - danger averted.
Talvela throws a big right hand that misses.
Talvela trying to move into half guard but instead Noeigati has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Noeigati wants to pass the guard but Talvela is keeping the position.
Paavo Talvela overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Noeigati won't allow Talvela to sweep him here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27

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

 
Event: DC 46: Thorn vs Savisto     
Date:   Apr 23, 2023
#R1#
Laszlo keeps the fight on the outside.
Laszlo fails with the takedown.
Talvela tests Laszlo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Talvela throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Talvela.
Laszlo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And Laszlo tries to counter it with a takedown but Talvela pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Talvela scores with a nice head shot.
Paavo Talvela seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laszlo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Talvela.#CUT#It looks like Jason Laszlo has been cut.
Talvela lands a high kick! #ROC#Laszlo is rocked!
Talvela dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Laszlo. That did some damage!
Laszlo is still on wobbly legs! Can Talvela finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Talvela tries to clinch but Laszlo moves out of range.
Laszlo seems to have recovered his senses.
Talvela throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Laszlo counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Talvela!
Laszlo trying to control the action but Talvela is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Talvela regains half guard, as Laszlo was trying to land strikes.
Talvela is pressing down on Laszlo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Talvela is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Laszlo is aware though and is defending well.
Laszlo advances to half guard.
Laszlo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Talvela is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Laszlo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
Laszlo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Talvela is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Laszlo throwing shots but Talvela is blocking nicely.
Talvela tries to roll over but Laszlo keeps him under control.
Laszlo tries to stand but can't do so whilst Talvela controls his leg.
Talvela is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Talvela manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Laszlo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Talvela avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Laszlo preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Talvela has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Laszlo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Talvela is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Laszlo is aware though and is defending well.
Laszlo content to stall in guard here.
Talvela looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laszlo is one step ahead there. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Talvela looking to control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Laszlo tries to clinch but Talvela is having none of it. #TD2#
Laszlo drives through with a takedown into Talvela's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Laszlo throwing strikes from guard but Talvela blocks nicely.
Laszlo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Talvela looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laszlo is one step ahead there.
Talvela is working hard here to advance position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Paavo Talvela will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jason Laszlo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Talvela throws a chopping leg kick but Laszlo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A little jabbing left from Laszlo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Talvela throws a quick inside leg kick.
Talvela throws a series of punches but Laszlo avoids them all with ease.
Laszlo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Talvela.
A slow jab from Talvela misses its intended target.
Laszlo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A jab from Talvela does it's job there.
Talvela tried to score with a low kick but Laszlo checks it.
Laszlo throws out a counter right but Talvela avoids it with no problem.
Talvela wants to clinch but Laszlo slips to the side
and Laszlo counters with a nice uppercut.
Laszlo moves out of range of the body kick from Talvela.
Talvela moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talvela waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Laszlo.
Talvela pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Talvela misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL#
Talvela rushes Laszlo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Laszlo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Talvela's elbow. #T1#
Laszlo blocking some punches.
A frustrated look appears on Laszlo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Talvela misses with a hook from the clinch.
Talvela is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Laszlo can do to turn this around?
Laszlo blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Laszlo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Laszlo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Talvela throws a leg kick
and Laszlo counters with a straight right hand.#TD2#
Laszlo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Talvela did well to prevent Laszlo getting side control.
Talvela gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Talvela is looking for a triangle but Laszlo pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Talvela has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Laszlo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Laszlo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Talvela works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Laszlo stopping the sweep attempt from Talvela.#SUB#
Talvela escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Laszlo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Laszlo wants to get up but he can't break Talvela's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Laszlo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laszlo wants to control from the top but Talvela keeps moving.
Laszlo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Laszlo is in close to Talvela's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laszlo trying to control the position from guard on top but Talvela is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Talvela looking for a sweep. Not yet Talvela, not yet. #T3#
Laszlo wants to control from the top but Talvela keeps moving. #SUB#
Talvela has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Laszlo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Laszlo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Talvela looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Talvela is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Talvela manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Laszlo manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Talvela throws a strike but Laszlo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Laszlo trying to control but Talvela is working from the bottom.
Laszlo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Talvela's guard. #T4##SUB#
Talvela looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Laszlo is trying to control the action in half guard but Talvela is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Laszlo is looking to advance position but Talvela won't allow it.
Talvela is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Laszlo is working for a submission of some sort.
Laszlo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Paavo Talvela will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jason Laszlo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Talvela throws a head kick but Laszlo moves out of range. #TD2#
Laszlo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Talvela is trying to defend but Laszlo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Talvela is looking for a sweep. Laszlo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Laszlo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Laszlo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laszlo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Talvela wants to improve his position but Laszlo is controlling well. #SUB#
Talvela looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Talvela moves into full guard. #T1##SUB#
Laszlo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Talvela has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Laszlo has managed to get both his arms back between Talvela's legs - danger averted.
Talvela working a defensive guard here.
Talvela utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Laszlo forces his way into half guard.
Talvela moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Laszlo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Talvela has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Laszlo has managed to get both his arms back between Talvela's legs - danger averted.
Laszlo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jason Laszlo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Laszlo postures up.
Laszlo wants to control from the top but Talvela keeps moving.
Talvela working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Laszlo.
Laszlo wants to control from the top but Talvela keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Laszlo looking to score a takedown here. Talvela is defending well but Laszlo drives through and ends up in Talvela's guard.
Talvela is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3##SUB#
Talvela has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Laszlo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Laszlo wants to control from the top but Talvela keeps moving. #SUB#
Talvela looking for a guillotine here but Laszlo defends easily.
Laszlo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Laszlo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Laszlo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Talvela keeping moving, preventing Laszlo from controlling successfully.
Laszlo controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Talvela had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Laszlo defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Talvela is on top in guard. #REVR#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laszlo trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Laszlo will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Talvela scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28

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

 
Event: DC 38: Talvela vs Dye     
Date:   Mar 26, 2023
#R1#
Talvela throws a jab but it's blocked by Dye.
Dye is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Talvela with a body shot.
Jack Dye seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dye blocks a jab.
Talvela ducks under a wild hook from Dye.
Dye connects with a nice looking jab.
Dye looks to score with a jab to the body but Talvela is just out of range.
Dye throws a body punch but Talvela moves out of range.
Dye digs a good body shot into Talvela's ribs.
Dye swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dye dodges the punch combination from Talvela.
Dye swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dye misses with a hook. Talvela ducked under it nicely.
Dye jabs Talvela to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dye keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T1#
Talvela ducks under a wild hook from Dye.
Dye swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Talvela lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dye loads up on a big right hand but Talvela slips the punch.
Talvela with a nice calf kick.
Dye has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Dye scores with a nice head shot.
Talvela takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dye jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dye has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Dye misses the shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dye misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Dye pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice shot lands for Dye.
Talvela ducks under a wild hook from Dye.
Talvela swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jack Dye is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That kick from Talvela tenderised Dye's leg. Dye is trying to keep his angry face on.
Talvela with a nice calf kick.
Talvela keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dye scores with a jab. Talvela acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dye fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Talvela on the side of the head.
Dye loads up on a big right hand but Talvela slips the punch.
Dye misses with an uppercut
and Talvela counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Talvela tries to move into range but Dye moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Talvela slips a jab from Dye.#T3#
Decent striking displayed by Dye there.
Talvela dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dye. That did some damage!
Dye throws a body punch but Talvela moves out of range.
Talvela fails with a takedown attempt.
Dye jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dye misses with a hook. Talvela ducked under it nicely.
Dye looks to land a left hand but Talvela moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Talvela on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dye is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Talvela had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Dye listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dye uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Talvela.
Talvela takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T4#
Talvela throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Dye was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dye swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Talvela.
Talvela bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Dye misses its intended target.
Talvela fires out a quick counter leg kick but Dye just manages to avoid it.
Talvela avoids the body shot from Dye.
Dye throws a looping overhand right but Talvela ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Dye misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dye. Talvela does a little dance to reset his feet.
Talvela staying out of range there.
Dye misses with a right hand
letting Talvela counter with a right hand.
Dye punishes Talvela's body with a nice straight punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Dye dominated that round.
That's time! Talvela's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Talvela takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A combination from Talvela does no damage.
Dye lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Talvela ducks under a wild hook from Dye.
Talvela moves out of range as Dye strikes.
Talvela steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dye.
Talvela appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jack Dye seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Talvela looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dye throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Talvela sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talvela steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dye.#TD#
Dye gets caught napping as Talvela dives in and scores a takedown. Dye manages to retain guard.

Dye pushes Talvela off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dye scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Talvela keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dye.
Dye has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dye misses with a body shot.
Dye has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Talvela finds it's way round the side to connect with Dye's head.
Dye with a jab.
Dye throws out a loose jab but Talvela uses good head movement to avoid it.
Talvela goes for a double leg but Dye avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dye continues to drive forward.
Dye is pressed up against the cage. Talvela has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dye down to the mat. Dye avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Talvela looks to land a body kick but Dye moved away.
Dye misses with an uppercut.
Talvela swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Talvela looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A slapping leg kick lands for Talvela.
Talvela shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice defenses there by Talvela.
Talvela throwing a counter right hand but Dye manages to avoid it.
Dye misses with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dye avoids the head kick by Talvela.
Talvela takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dye is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Talvela.
Dye sizes up Talvela with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dye jabs at Talvela's body.
Dye scores with a jab.#T3#
Talvela pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dye looks to score with a jab to the body but Talvela is just out of range.
Talvela looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dye misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Talvela counters with a stiff right hand.
Dye misses with a left hand
and Dye takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dye misses with a straight right.
Dye is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Talvela.
Dye defending well as Talvela loads up on a big left hand.
Talvela walks into a stiff left hand from Dye.
Dye bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Talvela's head.
Talvela staying out of range there.
Dye just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Talvela throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dye counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dye misses with an uppercut.
Talvela slips a straight right by Dye.
Dye throws a body punch but Talvela moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Talvela avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dye jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It appears Talvela was looking to counter with a kick there.
A big left from Dye misses.
Talvela appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dye pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Talvela appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dye throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Talvela on the side of the head.
Talvela throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Dye 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!#R3#
Dye looks to throw the jab but Talvela is out of range.
Talvela changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dye swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Talvela counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dye won't be happy with that.
Talvela working the ground and pound from side control.
Talvela throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Talvela creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Dye sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Dye dodges the ground and pound from Talvela.
Talvela has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
You can see the frustration on Dye's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Talvela thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dye is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Talvela asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T1#
Talvela sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Dye is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Talvela staying calm.
Talvela in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Dye parries the strikes from Talvela easily there. Talvela is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Dye to escape. #SUB#
Talvela working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Talvela misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T2#
Talvela misses with the ground and pound.
Talvela throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Talvela fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Talvela misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Dye struggling a bit here.
Dye avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Talvela.
Talvela throws an elbow but Dye slips to the side and avoids it well.#T3#
Dye tries to bench press Talvela off him but Talvela keeps the position.
Talvela fails to land a wild elbow strike.
An elbow from Talvela crashes against the mat.
Talvela throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Talvela in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Talvela throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Talvela in side control, throwing shots but Dye defends.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Talvela misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Talvela is working Dye over with some ground and pound from side control.
Dye is not content to let Talvela control the position.
Talvela cracks Dye with a big elbow. #T4#
The strikes coming from Talvela are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Dye parries the strikes from Talvela easily there. Talvela is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Dye to escape.
Talvela fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Talvela wants to control but Dye is keeping him busy.
Talvela misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Dye managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Talvela.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dye defending against the ground and pound.
Talvela throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paavo Talvela clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Dye takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Dye misses with a straight left.
Talvela tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Dye misses.
Dye looks to throw the jab but Talvela is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Talvela misses the target.
Dye rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Talvela counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Talvela keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Dye backs away, Talvela returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Talvela slips a jab from Dye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dye loads up on a big right hand but Talvela slips the punch.
Nice shot lands for Dye.
Talvela slips a straight right by Dye.#T1#
Dye dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Talvela misses with a straight left.
Dye scores with a jab to the body.
Dye misses with an uppercut. Talvela saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Talvela on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD#
Talvela shoots in and bounces Dye off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Talvela is looking to work some ground and pound but Dye has wrist control.
Talvela throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dye preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dye utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Dye keeping full guard, as Talvela tries to pass.
Talvela with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dye wants to sweep here but Talvela controlling him for the moment.
Talvela throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Talvela wants to control from the top but Dye keeps moving.
Talvela pushes down on Dye's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Talvela looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T3#
Nice strikes from Talvela there. #SUB#
Talvela wants to work for an arm triangle but Dye is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Talvela winds up and cracks Dye with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Talvela wants to take a breather but Dye is having none of it.
Talvela is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dye is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Talvela throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Dye to regain full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Talvela accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Talvela with a flurry of punches that miss.
Talvela scoring with some ground and pound. #T4#
Talvela loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Talvela stays in close to Dye's body and controls the position.
Talvela works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Talvela landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Talvela seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Talvela is working for a kimura but Dye is defending it quite comfortably.
Talvela lands with a punch from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paavo Talvela had his way with Jack Dye in 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!#R5#
Talvela avoids the body shot from Dye.
Talvela is looking to counter punch.
Dye lands a body shot.
Dye connects with a nice looking jab.
A clash of legs there as Dye blocks the low kick.
Dye lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dye throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dye throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dye throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dye just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromTalvela.
Dye tests Talvela's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fighters circling - Talvela throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Talvela uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dye.#T1#
Talvela avoids the body shot from Dye.
Talvela was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dye misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Talvela.
Talvela scoring well with a low kick there.
Dye uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Talvela has time to react.
Dye swings for the body but Talvela moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Talvela misses its target.
Dye looks to score with a jab to the body but Talvela is just out of range.
Dye throws a hook but Talvela avoids it easily.
Talvela throws a counter high kick but Dye was just alert enough to avoid it.
A slow jab from Dye misses its intended target.
Talvela seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dye cracks Talvela with a good jab.
A leg kick checked by Dye.#T2#
Dye connects with a nice looking jab.
Dye swings for the body but Talvela moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Talvela on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Talvela bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Talvela appears to be looking for a big counter.
Talvela takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #TD#
Talvela looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dye!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Talvela taking a break here but Dye is having none of it and regains half guard.
Paavo Talvela overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Talvela seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T3#
Talvela thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dye's head.
Talvela thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dye's head.
Talvela sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dye defending well though.
Talvela not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dye avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Talvela.
Dye is looking for a sweep. Talvela is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dye wants to control but Talvela is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Talvela missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Talvela lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dye tries to roll over but Talvela keeps him under control.
Talvela missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
Talvela not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dye regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dye utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Talvela is working Dye over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Talvela with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dye seems keen to control Talvela's posture.
Talvela throwing strikes from guard but Dye blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Talvela ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dye moves out of range as Talvela strikes.
A nice side step and Dye releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Dye comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dye has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 47:48
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 47:48
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Dye!
Jack Dye is the new welterweight champion!
Jack Dye really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Brooklyn Apothecary logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 
Event: DC 32: HW Guest Appearance!     
Date:   Mar 04, 2023
#R1#
Ruthlessness digs a good hook to Talvela's body.
Talvela connects with a leg kick.
A cross from Ruthlessness lands.
Ruthlessness uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Talvela doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ruthlessness misses with an uppercut.
Talvela throws a looping overhand right but Ruthlessness ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Talvela closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Talvela lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruthlessness wants to improve his position but Talvela is controlling well.
Ruthlessness is staying active underneath Talvela, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ruthlessness tries to roll over but Talvela keeps him under control.
Talvela scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ruthlessness blocking the ground and pound attempt from Talvela.
Ruthlessness is concentrating on defense, preventing Talvela from advancing position.
Ruthlessness trying to control here. #T1#
Ruthlessness tries to get to full guard but Talvela has control of the leg.
Talvela thows a huge punch but Ruthlessness dodges it nicely.
Ruthlessness won't allow Talvela to pass to mount.
Ruthlessness is controlling Talvela's trapped leg to prevent Talvela from advancing to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruthlessness is trying to maintain the position but Talvela is very close to passing his half guard.
Talvela not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ruthlessness wants to improve his position but Talvela is controlling well.
Talvela lands with a punch from half guard.
Ruthlessness is looking to control Talvela's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ruthlessness avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Talvela thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ruthlessness's head. #T2#
Ruthlessness moves into full guard.
Ruthlessness looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Talvela throws a big right hand that misses.
Talvela chips away with some ground and pound.
Talvela lands a couple of digs.
Ruthlessness has his hands on Talvela's head, controlling the position.
Ruthlessness avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Talvela won't allow Ruthlessness to sweep him here.
Ruthlessness is trying to hold Talvela in close to prevent damage but Talvela has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB#
Talvela is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ruthlessness defends it well.
Ruthlessness tries to roll over but Talvela keeps him under control.
Talvela thows a huge punch but Ruthlessness dodges it nicely.
Talvela missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
Ruthlessness makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ruthlessness.
Talvela postures up and lands a big shot to Ruthlessness's brow.
Talvela throwing strikes from guard but Ruthlessness blocks nicely.
Ruthlessness pulls Talvela in close to his closed guard and prevents Talvela from doing any damage or advancing position.
Talvela postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ruthlessness is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ruthlessness is pulling down on Talvela's head. It's preventing any offense from Talvela, at least for the moment.
Talvela is looking to work some ground and pound but Ruthlessness has wrist control.
Talvela landing some decent shots from guard.
Ruthlessness tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Talvela throwing strikes but missing.
Talvela lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Talvela content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Talvela landing some decent shots from guard.
Ruthlessness wants to sweep here but Talvela controlling him for the moment.
We've been informed that Ruthlessness has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ruthlessness avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ruthlessness keeping moving, preventing Talvela from controlling successfully.
Ruthlessness is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Talvela landing with the ground and pound.
Ruthlessness looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ruthlessness is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ruthlessness trying to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paavo Talvela dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Ruthlessness misses with a hook
and Talvela counters with a straight right hand.
Ruthlessness misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ruthlessness lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Talvela at a distance.
A thudding body kick lands there by Talvela!
Ruthlessness tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Talvela was well out of range. Poor timing from Ruthlessness.
Talvela quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Ruthlessness waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Talvela.
Talvela scores with a body shot. #KD#
Talvela lands a big right hand that sends Ruthlessness crashing to the mat! Talvela stays standing though and waves Ruthlessness back to his feet!#ROC#Ruthlessness is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Ray Ruthlessness has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruthlessness throws an off balance right hand
and Talvela scores with a counter punch that sends Ruthlessness to the canvas! Talvela smells blood - he's punishing Ruthlessness with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Ruthlessness has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paavo Talvela!
Paavo Talvela retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath Paavo Talvela thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 
Event: DC 25: Field Trip!     
Date:   Feb 05, 2023
#R1#
Talvela moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Talvela walks into a straight right hand from Oquendo.
Talvela swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Talvela has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Heavy Metal in the buildup to the fight.
Talvela throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Oquendo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Talvela won't be happy with that.
Talvela is looking to reverse the position.
Talvela is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Oquendo tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Talvela.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Talvela makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Talvela.
Talvela is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Talvela working for a triangle but Oquendo defends it easily.
Talvela trying to control the position. #T1##SUB#
Talvela had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Oquendo defends it easily.
Oquendo wanted to stand there but Talvela had control of the position.
Oquendo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Talvela. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Talvela wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Talvela is on top in guard. #REVR#
Talvela pushing down on Oquendo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Talvela lands strikes from half guard.
Talvela trying to control from half guard but Oquendo is working away.
Talvela moves nicely into side control. #SUB#
Talvela working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Talvela throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Oquendo felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T3#
Oquendo avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Talvela.
Talvela scoring with punches from side control.
Talvela misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Talvela wants to lay and pray for a moment but Oquendo keeps working.
Talvela working the ground and pound from side control.
Talvela scores with punches from side control.
Oquendo takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Talvela landing strikes.
Talvela is working Oquendo over with some ground and pound from side control. #T4#
Talvela wants to control but Oquendo is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Talvela working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Talvela creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Oquendo sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Talvela throws an elbow but Oquendo slips to the side and avoids it well.
Talvela working the ground and pound.
Talvela scores with punches from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oquendo is pushing Talvela's head away, looking to escape. Talvela manages to hold on to the position though.
Talvela working the ground and pound from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paavo Talvela 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#
Talvela misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Oquendo to counter with a crisp jab.
Oquendo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Talvela manages to avoid it.
Talvela is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oquendo can do to turn this around?
Oquendo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Talvela ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Talvela is looking for a counter combo.
Talvela throws a nice looking combination but Oquendo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Oquendo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Oquendo with a nice calf kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Oquendo.
Oquendo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Talvela's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oquendo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Oquendo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Oquendo scores with a hook to the body. Talvela takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Talvela loads up on a big right hand but Oquendo slips the punch.#T1#
Oquendo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Talvela takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Oquendo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Talvela half committed to a counter leg kick.
Talvela takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Talvela keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oquendo connects with a body shot.
Oquendo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Talvela tried to counter with a leg kick but Oquendo avoided it.
Cuervo Oquendo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oquendo thuds his shin into the meat of Talvela's side.
Oquendo throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Talvela counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Talvela working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Talvela with the ground and pound but Oquendo regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Talvela missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
Oquendo wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Talvela is looking for a kimura here.
Ground and pound from Talvela.
Talvela has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Talvela looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Talvela thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Oquendo's head. #ES2#
Oquendo manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Talvela keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T3#
Oquendo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oquendo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Oquendo.
Oquendo struggles to land a body shot inside as Talvela controls his hands.
Oquendo misses with the head strike.
Oquendo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Talvela misses with a punch on the inside.
Talvela lands a right hand.
Oquendo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oquendo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Oquendo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Oquendo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Talvela misses with a punch on the inside.
Oquendo blocks an uppercut.
Talvela lands a nice uppercut.
Oquendo gets through Talvela's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Talvela has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Oquendo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oquendo misses with some punches. #BC2#
Oquendo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oquendo misses with a straight left. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oquendo tries to work over Talvela's front leg with a kick but Talvela checks it.
Oquendo cracks Talvela with a right hand to the side of the head.
Talvela moves out of range of the leg kick from Oquendo.
Talvela drops down looking for a counter takedown but Oquendo sprawls and moves away.
Talvela changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Oquendo tries to avoid it but Talvela manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Oquendo to the ground. Oquendo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Oquendo feints the counter takedown.
Talvela ducks under a wild hook from Oquendo.
It looked like Talvela wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Oquendo misses with a hook
enabling Talvela to counter with a crisp jab.
Oquendo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Talvela.
Oquendo moves out of range as Talvela strikes.
Oquendo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Talvela's sensitive parts.
Oquendo jabs Talvela right on the nose. Talvela blinks but takes it well.
Talvela avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Talvela went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Oquendo misses with a hook
and Talvela counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cuervo Oquendo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Talvela's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Oquendo misses with a jab to the body
and Talvela counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Talvela throws a nice head kick!
Talvela throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oquendo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Talvela counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#Oquendo is rocked!
Oquendo throws a hook but Talvela blocks it.
Oquendo throws the left hand but Talvela avoids the punch easily.
Talvela went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Oquendo misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Oquendo misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oquendo lands a right hook to the body.
Oquendo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Talvela closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Talvela uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oquendo. #T1#
Oquendo lands the left hand.
Talvela checks a leg kick.
Oquendo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Talvela checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cuervo Oquendo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oquendo swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Talvela counter with a right hand.
Oquendo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Talvela.
Talvela throwing a counter right hand but Oquendo manages to avoid it.
Talvela moves out of range as Oquendo strikes.
Talvela fires out a quick counter leg kick but Oquendo just manages to avoid it.
Oquendo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Talvela counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Oquendo! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Talvela!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paavo Talvela!
Paavo Talvela retains his welterweight title!
After winning the bout, Paavo Talvela thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 
Event: DC 19: Potato vs Havran     
Date:   Jan 14, 2023
#R1#
Duggan lands a lovely overhand right.
Jab from Talvela.
Duggan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Talvela finds it's way round the side to connect with Duggan's head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Duggan.
Duggan looks to land a body kick but Talvela moved away.
Duggan is looking to clinch but Talvela is avoiding it.
Talvela on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Talvela lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Talvela swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Duggan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Talvela connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duggan throws a body punch but Talvela moves out of range.
As Duggan looks to move away, Talvela throws a big counter combo but Duggan just gets out of the way.#CL2#
Duggan has Talvela up against the cage in a clinch.
Talvela lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Duggan can't find room to land a body shot as Talvela controls the action.
Duggan misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Talvela pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
A big right from Duggan misses.
Duggan scores with a hook to the body. Talvela takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Duggan just misses with a punch to the body.
Talvela drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Talvela throws a sloppy head kick and Duggan moves out of range easily.
Talvela needs to keep his hands up - Duggan had a free shot at his head there.
Talvela is looking to score with low kicks.
Duggan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Duggan misses with a hook. Talvela ducked under it nicely.
Talvela keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Talvela steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Duggan. That one must have hurt.
Talvela moves out of range of the body kick from Duggan.
Duggan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Duggan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Duggan there as he acknowledges the shot.#T2#
Duggan scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duggan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Duggan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Duggan misses with a body shot
and Talvela counters with a slapping leg kick.
Talvela scores with a leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Talvela. Beautiful body shot.
Talvela misses with a low kick.
Talvela misses with a looping right.
Talvela tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jim Duggan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duggan misses with a hook.
Talvela avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #TD2#
Duggan drives through with a takedown into Talvela's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Duggan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Duggan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Talvela is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Duggan looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Duggan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Talvela has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Duggan has managed to get both his arms back between Talvela's legs - danger averted.
Duggan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Duggan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Duggan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Talvela's head.#SUB#
Talvela is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Duggan is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Duggan tries to free his leg and advance position but Talvela is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Duggan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duggan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Talvela trying to keep a closed guard but Duggan is proving a slippery customer.
Duggan trying to control the position from guard on top but Talvela is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Talvela is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Duggan wants to pass the guard but Talvela is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Duggan dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Duggan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Talvela can pounce on him.
Duggan shoots in for a takedown but Talvela shows good takedown defense.
Duggan connects with a looping right hand.
Talvela throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Talvela lands a slapping body shot. #CL2#
Duggan moves into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Talvela as Duggan tries to tie him up.
A shot in the inside from Talvela.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duggan blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Talvela manages to break the clinch.
Talvela throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Duggan on the side of the head. #TD#
Duggan gets caught napping as Talvela dives in and scores a takedown. Duggan manages to retain guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Talvela working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1##SUB2#
Duggan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Talvela doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Talvela manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Duggan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Duggan managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Duggan working for a triangle but Talvela defends it easily. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Talvela working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Talvela wants to control from the top but Duggan keeps moving. #SUB2#
Duggan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Talvela defends well.#SUB2#
Duggan isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Talvela stacks Duggan on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Talvela!
Duggan felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T3#
Duggan struggling a bit here.
Duggan gets back to half guard.
Duggan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Talvela prevents Duggan from improving his position.
Talvela scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T4#
Talvela lands with a punch from half guard.
Duggan is not content to let Talvela control the position.
Duggan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Duggan wants to get back to full guard.
Duggan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Talvela passes to side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Talvela scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Duggan to see if he's OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paavo Talvela dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Duggan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Duggan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC#
Talvela's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Duggan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Duggan cracks Talvela with a right hand to the side of the head.
Duggan swings away with a body shot that misses
and Duggan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Talvela uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duggan.
Duggan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Duggan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Duggan tries to close the distance and clinch but Talvela swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Talvela was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Talvela misses.
Talvela moves away from the strike by Duggan.
Talvela keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Duggan tries to clinch but Talvela moves out of range. #T1#
Duggan misses with a left hand
and Talvela counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Duggan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Duggan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Talvela checks it well.
Nice uppercut lands for Duggan. That snapped Talvela's head back.
Talvela misses with a hook. Duggan ducked under it nicely.
Talvela avoids a kick to the body.
A low kick lands for Duggan.
Talvela tries to move into range but Duggan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Horrible takedown attempt by Duggan or perhaps it was just good defense by Talvela, which made it look bad.
Duggan misses with a low kick.
Duggan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Duggan swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Duggan scores with a nice strike.
Duggan looks to score with a jab to the body but Talvela is just out of range.
Duggan works Talvela's body with a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Talvela misses with a hook. Duggan ducked under it nicely.
Duggan throws a jab when Talvela was well out of range.
Duggan tries to clinch there but Talvela circles away.
Talvela went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Talvela swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Duggan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Talvela lands a jab.
Duggan lands with a cross.
Duggan scores with a hook.
Talvela missing with a left hand there. Duggan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Duggan thinks about the counter body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Duggan. #T3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Duggan. That's going to slow Talvela down.
Talvela misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Duggan jabs Talvela right on the nose. Talvela blinks but takes it well.
Talvela uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duggan.
Duggan with a nice calf kick.
Talvela tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Duggan defends well and Talvela ends up having to push Duggan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Duggan is trying to pull guard but Talvela has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Duggan pulls guard effortlessly.
Talvela stopping the sweep attempt from Duggan.
Talvela is in close to Duggan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Duggan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Talvela escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Duggan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4##SUB#
Talvela looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Duggan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Duggan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Duggan looking to sit in guard and control but Talvela gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Talvela is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Duggan really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4##CL2#
Duggan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Talvela lands a nice uppercut.
Talvela blocking some punches.
Duggan lands with a right to the head.
Talvela is trying to drag Duggan to the mat but Duggan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Talvela blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Duggan misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duggan working aggressively here.
Duggan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Talvela is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Talvela lands with a short shot to the head.
Talvela misses with a short punch on the inside.
Duggan swings wildly with an uppercut but Talvela uses good head movement to avoid it.
Duggan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Talvela just stands there and leans against the cage.#T1#
Duggan trying to stall but Talvela improves his position.
Duggan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Talvelas head.
Talvela has been working on his balance at Heavy Metal, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Duggan.
Talvela lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Talvela misses with some punches.
Duggan is looking to break free of the clinch but Talvela has double underhooks.
Talvela drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Duggan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jim Duggan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Duggan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Talvela is keeping busy.
A shot in the inside from Duggan.
Talvela lands a nice uppercut.
Duggan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Talvela has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Duggan after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paavo Talvela. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Talvela tries a body shot but Duggan blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Duggan.
Talvela tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Duggan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Talvela ducks under a wild hook from Duggan.
Talvela checks the leg kick.
Duggan misses with a body kick.
Talvela checks a leg kick.
Talvela was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Duggan catches Talvela with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Talvela chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Duggan throws a hook to the side of Talvela's head but Talvela sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Talvela checks the leg kick nicely there.
Duggan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Duggan motions for Talvela to come forward. Duggan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Duggan throws a sloppy head kick and Talvela moves out of range easily.
Duggan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Talvela. #T3#
Duggan misses with a body shot.
Duggan just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromTalvela.
Duggan loads up on a big right hand but Talvela slips the punch.
Duggan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Duggan throws a sloppy head kick and Talvela moves out of range easily.
Talvela 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.
Duggan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Talvela.
Duggan cracks Talvela with an open hand slap.
Talvela slips a jab from Duggan.
Talvela seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Duggan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Duggan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Duggan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Duggan throws a leg kick but Talvela sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T4#
Talvela takes a jab right on the kisser.
Duggan works Talvela's body with a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Talvela on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A slow jab from Duggan misses its intended target. #CL2#
Duggan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Talvela, pushing him back against the cage.
Duggan misses with a body punch.
Duggan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Duggan trying to stall but Talvela improves his position.
Duggan pushes Talvela back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2#
Duggan works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SUB#
Duggan stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Talvela throws up his legs and catches Duggan in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Duggan tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Talvela! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Paavo Talvela!
Paavo Talvela retains his welterweight title!
Our winner, Paavo Talvela, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 
Event: DC 15: It's Christmas!!!     
Date:   Dec 25, 2022
#R1#
Santino throws a looping overhand right but Talvela ducks down to avoid it.
Talvela pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Santino half committed to a counter leg kick.
Santino moves out of range of the strikes.
Santino swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice shot by Talvela.
A solid body kick from Talvela.
Santino ducks under a wild hook from Talvela.
Santino throws a big counter combination but Talvela scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Santino throws a head kick that misses.
Santino walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Santino takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Talvela dives in for a single leg takedown but Santino sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Santino went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The crowd cheers as Talvela lands an impressive looking overhand right. Santino doesn't seem phased though.
Talvela misses with a low kick.
A jab lands there for Talvela.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Talvela shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Santino's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Talvela accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Talvela accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Talvela throwing strikes but missing.
Talvela wants to pass the guard but Santino is keeping the position.
Santino keeping moving, preventing Talvela from controlling successfully.
Santino utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Talvela loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Talvela landing some decent shots from guard.
Talvela is working Santino over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
Talvela pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Santino is keeping the position for now.
Santino knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Talvela on the ground.
Talvela throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Santino on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Santino tries to get out of the position.
Talvela lands a couple of digs.
Santino avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Talvela with a flurry of punches that miss.
Talvela throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Santino wants to get back to his feet but Talvela is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Santino avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Talvela landing with the ground and pound.
Santino utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Talvela postures up in Santino's guard and throws a big left but Santino blocks it.
Talvela throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Santino works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Santino wants to get back to his feet but Talvela is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Talvela has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Santino keeping moving, preventing Talvela from controlling successfully.
Talvela throwing strikes from guard but Santino blocks nicely.
Santino working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Talvela.
Talvela trying to control but Santino is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Santino utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Talvela working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Talvela sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Santino lands a nice hook to Talvela's body. Talvela takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Talvela lands a really nice looking cross but Santino seems unphased.
Santino throws a front kick aimed at Talvela's knee but Talvela avoids it well.
Talvela throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A shot to the liver by Santino. Beautiful body shot.
Talvela misses with a combination
and Santino counters with a stiff right hand.
Talvela swings widly with a right hand
and Santino counters with a nice body kick.
Santino thows a left - swing and a miss!
Talvela dodges the punch combination from Santino.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paavo Talvela 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#
Talvela misses with an uppercut
and Santino counters with a straight right hand.
Talvela throws a right hand that Santino ducks under and follows up with a left that Santino also avoids with ease.
Santino on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Talvela fails with a takedown attempt.
Santino thows a leg kick but Talvela checks it
and Talvela counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Talvela throws a right and a left that Santino avoids nicely.
Santino wants to land a leg kick but Talvela is out of range.
Talvela is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Santino throws a leg kick which misses Talvela's front leg but catches the back leg as Talvela tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talvela shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Santino as he avoids it easily.
Talvela tries for a takedown but Santino circles away easily
and Santino counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bobby Santino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paavo Talvela.
A head kick misses from Talvela. #T1#
Nice body kick from Talvela.
Talvela rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Talvela takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Paavo Talvela seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Talvela getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Santino takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Santino tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Talvela throws a leg kick
and Santino counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Talvela thinking.
Santino throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Talvela darts in looking for a takedown but Santino gets double underhooks and turns Talvela into the cage.
Santino is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Santino slips under a jab from Talvela.
Santino swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Talvela's coach down at Heavy Metal was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Talvela's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Santino throws a sloppy head kick and Talvela moves out of range easily.
Talvela takes one to the chin there.
Bobby Santino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A solid leg kick lands there for Talvela.
Talvela pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Talvela throws a series of strikes that have Santino backpedaling. #T2#
Santino swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Santino staying out of range there.
Talvela moves out of range of the body kick from Santino.
Talvela tries a head kick but it misses.
Talvela has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Talvela throws a lazy right hand but Santino sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Talvela throws a hook but Santino avoids it easily.
Santino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Talvela manages to avoid it.
Talvela throws a shot from downtown. Santino moves away and avoids it.
Santino scores with a sloppy right hand. Talvela should have avoided that one.
Santino moves out of range of the strikes.
Santino looks to throw the jab but Talvela is out of range.
A good leg kick by Talvela.
Santino avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Santino throws a quick counter kick to the body but Talvela avoids it.#T3#
Santino moves out of range as Talvela strikes.
Talvela throws a nice outside leg kick.
Santino throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Santino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Santino takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Santino jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Talvela throws out a loose jab but Santino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Santino half committed to a counter leg kick.
Talvela throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Santino on the side of the head.
Talvela throws a head kick that misses.
Santino avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Santino throws a big counter combination but Talvela scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The fighters circling - Talvela throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Santino is looking to counter punch.
Talvela rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Santino counters with a good, hard body kick but Talvela shrugs it off.
Talvela shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Santino as he avoids it easily. #T4#
Santino misses with a body shot.
Santino bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Talvela's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santino misses with a few strikes there.
Talvela with the counter takedown but Santino avoids it easily.
Santino checks a low kick from Talvela.
Talvela lands a head shot.
Paavo Talvela seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Santino motions for Talvela to come forward. Santino throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Talvela throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Santino to counter with a crisp jab.
Santino getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Talvela lands a glancing blow to the side of Santino's head.
Talvela with the inside leg kick.
Santino throws a leg kick but Talvela checks it.
Talvela swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Talvela throws a right hand that Santino ducks under and follows up with a left that Santino also avoids with ease.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Paavo Talvela will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Talvela lands with a thumping leg kick.
Santino throws a leg kick but Talvela checks it.
Talvela throws a good cross that connects.
Santino drops his hands momentarily and Talvela takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A head kick misses from Talvela.
Talvela throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A good leg kick by Talvela.
Santino throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Talvela.
Talvela tests Santino's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Talvela looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Santino has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Talvela off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T1#
Talvela misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santino.
A cross from Talvela lands.
Talvela looks to land a left hand but Santino moved out of range nicely.
Santino misses with a jab, cross combination.
Talvela connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#TD2#
Talvela drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Talvela throwing strikes but missing.
Santino keeping moving, preventing Talvela from controlling successfully.
Talvela throwing strikes from guard but Santino blocks nicely.
Santino has momentary wrist control but Talvela slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
Talvela throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Talvela with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santino wants to stand and escape but Talvela is having none of it.
Talvela loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Talvela passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Talvela scoring with punches from side control.
Talvela cracks Santino with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Talvela controlling from side mount.
Talvela creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Santino sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T3#
Talvela throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Santino parries the strikes from Talvela easily there. Talvela is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Santino to escape.
Talvela connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Santino some visible discomfort.
Talvela looks up at the clock and then as Santino takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Talvela smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Santino is trying to get back to his feet.
Talvela creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#SUB2#
Talvela wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Santino, who protects the arm well.
Talvela moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T4#
An elbow from Talvela crashes against the mat.
Talvela throws a strike aimed at the side of Santino's head but Santino avoids it well.
Talvela misses with the ground and pound.
Santino dodges the ground and pound from Talvela.
Talvela creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Santino sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Santino defending against the ground and pound.
Santino taking punishment in the form of punches.
Talvela is looking to take a break and control but Santino is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Talvela tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Talvela has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paavo Talvela really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Talvela looks to land a combination but Santino avoids it well.
Santino blocks a low kick nicely.
Santino throwing a counter right hand but Talvela manages to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Talvela.
Santino takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Talvela looks to throw the jab but Santino is out of range.
Santino went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Talvela connects with a nice looking jab.
Talvela misses with a head kick.
Talvela uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Santino.
A nice inside leg kick there by Talvela. That's going to slow Santino down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talvela throws a right hand that misses
and Santino counters with a solid body kick.
Santino throws a right and a left that both miss.
Talvela throws a sloppy head kick
and Santino counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santino lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
Talvela misses with an uppercut.
Good exchange - Talvela coming out on top.
Santino swings for the body but Talvela moves out of range.
Talvela feints a jab promting Santino to slip. Talvela then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Santino slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Santino throws a right hand that Talvela ducks under and follows up with a left that Talvela also avoids with ease.
Santino looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A combination from Talvela does no damage.
Santino avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Santino throws a counter high kick but Talvela was just alert enough to avoid it.
Talvela connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Talvela cracks Santino with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Talvela throws a head kick that misses.
Nice cross by Santino.
Santino blocks the body kick. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santino avoids a punch combination nicely.
Talvela moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Talvela scores with a hook.
Talvela shoots in for a takedown but Santino shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A quick step to the side and Santino tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Santino scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Talvela scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Talvela pivots, looking for a leg kick but Santino is out of range and Talvela settles back down.
It looked like Santino wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Talvela tries to land a front kick but Santino steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Santino connects with a right hand. Talvela shakes it off.
Bobby Santino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Talvela lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Talvela is looking to chop away at Santino's legs.
Santino throws out a loose jab but Talvela uses good head movement to avoid it.
Talvela misses with a straight left.
Talvela lands with a right hand.
Talvela swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Talvela throws a hook but Santino avoids it easily.
Santino looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A left lands for Santino.
Santino is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
No joy there for Santino, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Talvela steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Santino.
Santino misses with a low kick as Talvela jumps back.
Santino throws a looping overhand right but Talvela ducks down to avoid it.
Santino misses with a head kick. #T4#
Talvela feints a jab promting Santino to slip. Talvela then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Santino slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Talvela throws a low kick but Santino avoids it.
Santino fires out a quick counter leg kick but Talvela just manages to avoid it.
Santino walks into a straight right hand from Talvela.
Talvela lands the left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Talvela.
Santino avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Santino jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Talvela misses with a straight left.
A leg kick checked by Talvela.
Talvela with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Talvela buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Talvela pivots, looking for a leg kick but Santino is out of range and Talvela settles back down.
Santino quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Santino bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Talvela fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Santino went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paavo Talvela dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!#R5#
Santino moves into range and connects with a jab.
Santino moves away from the strike by Talvela.
It looked like Santino wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Talvela throws a lazy uppercut
and Santino counters with a nice body shot.
Talvela fails with the takedown
and Santino connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Talvela connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Santino momentarily.
Talvela misses with a lunging right hand
and Santino counters with a head kick. That will keep Talvela thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Talvela looks to throw the jab but Santino is out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Santino. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santino stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Talvela.
No joy there for Santino, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Talvela throws a solid leg kick but Santino takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Talvela.
Talvela lands with an uppercut that bounces Santino off the cage and back into range.#T1#
Santino uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Talvela.
Talvela scores with a body shot.
Talvela lands a nice shot that snaps Santino's head back.
Talvela throws a lazy right hand but Santino sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Talvela avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Santino throws a poor cross that misses
and Talvela counters with a left and a right that stings Santino.
Talvela misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Talvela throws a looping overhand right but Santino ducks down to avoid it.
Talvela throws a wild body kick that Santino sees coming a mile off.
Talvela throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A solid leg kick lands there for Talvela. #T2#
Santino throws a lazy right hand but Talvela sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Talvela stuns Santino with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Santino throws a nice inside leg kick.
Talvela ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Santino moves away.
As Talvela looks to move away, Santino throws a big counter combo but Talvela just gets out of the way.
Santino walks into a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Talvela moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Santino takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #TD2#
Talvela closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Talvela lands in his opponent's guard.

Santino pushes Talvela off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Santino blocks a jab.
Santino was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T3#
Talvela showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Santino.
Santino attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Talvela throws a jab when Santino was well out of range.
Talvela scores with a jab to the body.
Talvela misses with a head kick.
Santino lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Talvela circles away quickly and effectively.#TD2#
Talvela drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Talvela throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Santino works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Talvela wants to control from the top but Santino keeps moving.
Bobby Santino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Talvela throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Santino works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Talvela is looking to work some ground and pound but Santino has wrist control.
Talvela lands a couple of elbows.
Talvela connects with a couple of short punches.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#SUB#
Santino is looking for a triangle but Talvela pushes his legs off easily.
Talvela stays in close to Santino's body and controls the position.
Talvela works over Santino with some ground and pound from guard.
Santino being controlled here, momentarily.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 45:50
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 45:50
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paavo Talvela!
Paavo Talvela is the new welterweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Paavo Talvela thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 
Event: DC 8: Nyla vs Rivers     
Date:   Nov 19, 2022
#R1#
Talvela with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A slow jab from Talvela misses its intended target.
Steve throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Talvela counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steve steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Talvela.
Talvela shoots in looking for a takedown but Steve manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Talvela's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Talvela lands with a hook. Steve tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Good standup being displayed there by Talvela as he connects with a hook.
Talvela's coach down at Heavy Metal was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Talvela's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Talvela rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Steve moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Talvela looks to throw the jab but Steve is out of range.
Steve 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.
Steve throws a leg kick which misses Talvela's front leg but catches the back leg as Talvela tries to avoid it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Steve!
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!
Talvela pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Talvela shoots for a takedown but Steve saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Talvela throws a big shot that misses.
Steve uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Talvela.
Talvela misses with an uppercut. Steve saw that one coming.
Steve on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1#
Talvela looks to land a left hand but Steve moved out of range nicely.
Steve uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Talvela.
Talvela rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Steve counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steve throws a push kick but Talvela slaps the foot to one side.
Steve lands with a hook. Talvela tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Talvela lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Steve circles away quickly and effectively.
A nice inside leg kick there by Steve. That's going to slow Talvela down.
Steve misses with a head kick.
Steve uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Talvela.
Steve half committed to a counter leg kick.
Talvela lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Talvela throws a hook to the side of Steve's head but Steve sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Talvela misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Steve counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Talvela avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Steve has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Steve scores with a nice hook to the head.
Talvela misses with a punch to the body.
Talvela blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Talvela tries to score a body lock takedown but Steve shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Stephen Steve has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paavo Talvela.
Steve blocking some punches.
Talvela misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Steve pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Steve lands a right hook to the body.
Talvela throws a right hand that misses
and Steve counters with a low kick, right behind Talvela 's knee.
A head kick misses from Steve.
Steve with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Talvela to score with a decent uppercut.
Talvela throws a shot from downtown. Steve moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Steve wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Talvela staying out of range there.
Steve throws a head kick that misses.
Talvela fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Talvela lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Talvela throws a nice looking combination but Steve bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Talvela. #T3#
Talvela misses the shot to the body.
Talvela uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Steve has time to react.
Paavo Talvela seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A leg kick checked by Steve.
Steve moves forwards but Talvela connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Steve's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Talvela connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Steve scrambles back to his feet.
Steve swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Talvela is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Steve had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Talvela throws a jab when Steve was well out of range.
Stephen Steve is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steve lands the left hand.
Talvela's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Talvela duly obliges.
Steve misses with a body kick.
Talvela works Steve's body with a nice hook.
Steve blocks a low kick nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Talvela throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steve was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sloppy strikes from Steve. Those never looked like landing.
Talvela throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Talvela blocks the body kick.
Nice defenses there by Steve.
Talvela shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Steve pinned against the cage. Steve gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Talvela with a lazy takedown attempt
and Steve counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Talvela moves out of range of the body kick.
Talvela throws a half hearted mid kick.
Steve throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Talvela fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Steve takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steve tried to score with a low kick but Talvela checks it.#TD2#
Steve gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Steve pushes Talvela off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Paavo Talvela will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Stephen Steve is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Talvela lands with a nice body punch.
Talvela misses with an uppercut. Steve saw that one coming.
Talvela throws a one two combo.
Steve lands a head kick. Talvela smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A jab from Steve does it's job there.
Talvela throws a leg kick which misses Steve's front leg but catches the back leg as Steve tries to avoid it.
Steve scores with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steve has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Steve throws a head kick that Talvela semi-blocks.
A leg kick checked by Steve.
Steve takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Steve tries a head kick but it misses.
Talvela ducks under a wild hook from Steve.
Steve connects with a body shot.#T1#
Talvela throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Steve on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Talvela keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steve.
Talvela takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Talvela pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Talvela catches Steve with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Steve takes one on the button.
Talvela throws a hook to the side of Steve's head but Steve sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Talvela dives in and grabs Steve's left leg, looking for a takedown. Steve pushes down on Talvela's head and hops out.
Nice defenses there by Steve.
Talvela throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steve sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Talvela wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Good leg kick by Steve.
Talvela scores with a jab to the body.
Talvela throws a hook but Steve avoids it easily.
Steve seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Talvela swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Steve counters with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Steve misses its intended target.
Steve has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Talvela.
Talvela misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Good exchange - Talvela coming out on top.
Talvela misses with an uppercut. Steve saw that one coming.
Talvela is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steve.
Some wild striking there from Talvela.
Talvela throws a series of punches but Steve moves out of range.
Steve misses with a few strikes there.
Talvela throws a leg kick
and Steve counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Steve lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T3#
Steve lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Talvela rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Steve counter with a right hand.
Talvela takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Steve looks to score with a jab to the body but Talvela is just out of range.
Talvela fails with the takedown
and Steve counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stephen Steve has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paavo Talvela.
Steve connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Talvela scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Talvela is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steve.
Paavo Talvela seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Talvela dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Steve. That did some damage!
Talvela throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Talvela lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Steve lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Steve tries to move into range but Talvela moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Talvela misses its intended target.
Steve slips a jab from Talvela.
Steve wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A big left from Steve misses.
Steve is looking to slow Talvela down with leg kicks.
Talvela misses with a right hand
and Steve counters with a solid body kick.
Steve scores with a jab. Talvela acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Talvela lands the left hand.
Steve takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Talvela's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Steve displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A low kick lands for Steve.
Steve looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Talvela. Steve does a little dance to reset his feet.
Talvela misses with a looping left.
A swing and a miss from Talvela.
Talvela uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steve.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Stephen Steve will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Talvela throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #TD2#
Talvela closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Steve did well to prevent Talvela getting side control.
Talvela not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Steve wants to get back to full guard.
Steve knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Talvela on the ground.
Talvela working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Talvela thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Steve's head.
Steve is looking for a sweep. Talvela is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Steve is in trouble now - Talvela has advanced to mount!
Talvela punishing his opponent with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve is looking to get to half guard.
Talvela controlling his opponent. #T1#
Talvela connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Talvela punishing his opponent with strikes.
Steve really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Steve taking shots to the head. #ROC2#Steve is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steve is trying desperately to improve position.
Oh Steve is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Talvela postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Steve is out cold - huge knockout for Talvela!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Paavo Talvela!
A very excited looking Paavo Talvela made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 
Event: DC Sunday Sesh 1     
Date:   Oct 23, 2022
#R1#
Ahokas checks a low kick from Talvela.
Ahokas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ahokas misses with a takedown attempt - Talvela sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Talvela only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ahokas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Talvela tries to avoid it but Ahokas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Talvela to the ground. Talvela escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ahokas.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juha Ahokas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Talvela with the inside leg kick. #CL2#
Talvela closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Talvela working aggressively here.
Talvela gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ahokas.
Ahokas is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Talvela pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talvela lands a left hand.
Talvela lands a left hand.
Ahokas looking for a takedown.
Ahokas goes for a takedown attempt but Talvela pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ahokas lands an overhand right.#T1#
Ahokas gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ahokas has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Vale Tudo in the buildup to the fight.
Talvela scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Talvela moves out of range of the strikes.
Ahokas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Talvela tries to avoid it but Ahokas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Talvela to the ground. Talvela escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Talvela rushes Ahokas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Talvela breaks from the clinch.
Ahokas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Talvela counter with a right hand.
Ahokas wants to clinch.#CL2#
Talvela drives through and clinches with Ahokas against the cage.
Ahokas is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Talvela is defending well.
Talvela misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Ahokas wants the takedown. Talvela is fighting it off but Ahokas persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Talvela's guard against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahokas is in close to Talvela's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ahokas works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2##SUB#
Ahokas looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Talvela gets back to full guard.
Ahokas has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Ahokas drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Talvela manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ahokas has Talvela in his guard.#REVB#
Ahokas wants to sweep here but Talvela controlling him for the moment.
Talvela is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3#
Talvela trying to control but Ahokas is working from the bottom.
Talvela working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ahokas looking for a sweep. Not yet Ahokas, not yet.
Talvela trying to control the position from guard on top but Ahokas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Talvela postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ahokas 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.
Talvela's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Talvela trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ahokas working a defensive guard but Talvela passes into half guard.
Ahokas wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ahokas manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ahokas trying to control the position.
Talvela engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paavo Talvela dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Ahokas is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Talvela rushes Ahokas and presses him up against the cage.
Talvela lands a right hand.
Talvela gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ahokas.
Talvela gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ahokas.
Talvela lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2#
Talvela breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Talvela's coach down at Heavy Metal was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Talvela's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Talvela attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Talvela lands with a thumping leg kick.
Talvela displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahokas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Talvela.
Ahokas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Talvela on the side of the head.
Ahokas misses with a looping right.
Talvela feints a counter leg kick.
Talvela throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ahokas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Talvela scoring well with a low kick there.
Ahokas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Talvela.#T1#
Ahokas misses with a takedown attempt - Talvela sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juha Ahokas. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Talvela gets caught flat footed, as Ahokas shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Talvela looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Juha Ahokas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ahokas tries to free his leg and advance position but Talvela is retaining full guard.
Talvela manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ahokas manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Talvela won't allow Ahokas to sweep him here.
Ahokas is trying to keep Talvela in close.
Talvela content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
Talvela won't allow Ahokas to sweep him here.
Talvela stops Ahokas from standing up.
Talvela trying to control but Ahokas is working from the bottom.
Ahokas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Talvela postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ahokas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Talvela's guard. #REVR#
Ahokas stands and throws Talvela's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Talvela gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T3#
Ahokas trying to mount his opponent but Talvela defends it. #SUB#
Ahokas is working for a kimura but Talvela is defending it quite comfortably.
Talvela wants to improve his position but Ahokas is controlling well.
Ahokas tries to pass to full mount but Talvela defends it.
Talvela wants to control but Ahokas is keeping busy.
Ahokas works his foot free and advances to mount.
Talvela really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T4#
Ahokas forces the positional change into back control. #SUB#
Talvela is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Ahokas gets his way! #SUB#
Ahokas working for the choke.
Talvela rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Talvela is looking to control Ahokas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Talvela avoid being mounted?
Talvela is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Ahokas is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Talvela has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Talvela is defending against the submission attempts here by Ahokas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Paavo Talvela will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Ahokas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Talvela moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Paavo Talvela seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahokas throws a lazy right hand but Talvela sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice shot by Talvela.
Ahokas staying out of range there.
Talvela scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ahokas just misses with a punch to the body.
Ahokas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Talvela lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ahokas misses with a lunging right hand
and Talvela counters with a leg kick.
Paavo Talvela seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ahokas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Talvela defends it nicely.
Talvela has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talvela lands with a straight right. Ahokas didn't see that one coming.
Sloppy strikes from Ahokas. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Talvela stuffs the takedown attempt from Ahokas. Ahokas gets slowly back to his feet.
Talvela looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Paavo Talvela is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ahokas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Talvela can pounce on him.
Talvela displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ahokas.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juha Ahokas. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Talvela gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Talvela wants to sweep here but Ahokas controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Talvela is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ahokas defends well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Talvela is on top in guard. #REVB#
Talvela scoring with some ground and pound.
Juha Ahokas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ahokas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Talvela is looking to advance position but Ahokas has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR##SUB#
Ahokas wants to finish this one by submission but Talvela is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ahokas.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Talvela gets back to half guard.
Talvela is looking to improve his position.
Talvela regains full guard. Nicely done.
Talvela keeping full guard, as Ahokas tries to pass. #SUB2#
Talvela working for a triangle but Ahokas defends it easily.
Ahokas postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3#
Ahokas looking to pass the guard.
Ahokas throws a strike but Talvela rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Talvela looking to pass the guard.
Talvela trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Talvela lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Talvela got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ahokas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Talvela has managed to get both his arms back between Ahokas's legs - danger averted.
Ahokas pulls Talvela in to control the position. #T4#
Talvela showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Talvela slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30

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

 
Event: Glory Fights -     
Date:   Mar 12, 2022
#R1#
Lohtbrog throws a lazy right hand but Lisko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lohtbrog throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lisko fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lohtbrog just manages to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Lisko. Beautiful body shot.
Lohtbrog moves out of range of the leg kick from Lisko.
Lohtbrog keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lisko misses with a kick to the body. #CL#
Lisko moves into the clinch successfully.
Lisko holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Lohtbrog can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lisko lands an elbow that stopped Lohtbrog in his tracks for a moment. #TD2#
Lohtbrog tightens his grip and picks Lisko up, before dumping him to the ground. Lisko manages to land in guard. #SUB#
Lisko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lohtbrog is aware though and is defending well.
Lohtbrog trying to control but Lisko is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Lisko is looking for a triangle here but Lohtbrog uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #T1##SUB2#
Lohtbrog tries for a kimura but Lisko is defending well.
Lohtbrog wants to control but Lisko is keeping him busy.
Lisko is looking for a sweep.
Lohtbrog has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Lisko!
Lisko is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lisko is trying to escape the mount.
Lohtbrog tries to control but Lisko wriggling away.
Lisko can't escape the position. #T2#
Lohtbrog postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lisko looks a forlorn figure. #CUT2#It looks like Jordan Lisko has been cut.
Lohtbrog controlling from mount.
Lisko is trying desperately to improve position.
Lohtbrog working Lisko over with strikes here. #CUT2#Jordan Lisko's cut is getting worse.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Lohtbrog raining down hammerfists from mount.#CUT2#Jordan Lisko's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Lohtbrog loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Lisko scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Lohtbrog land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Lohtbrog stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ludwig Lohtbrog!
A victorious Ludwig Lohtbrog thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 
Event: GFC 24     
Date:   Jan 01, 2022
#R1#
Lohtbrog keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Lohtbrog looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for White!
White tries to bench press Lohtbrog off him but Lohtbrog keeps the position. #SUB#
Lohtbrog working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
White is trying to get back to half guard.
White is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
White is trying to control Lohtbrog's posture but Lohtbrog avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lohtbrog lands a decent elbow from side control.
Lohtbrog is working White over with some ground and pound from side control.
Check out the look on Lohtbrog's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
White regains half guard.
White tries to roll over but Lohtbrog keeps him under control.#T1##SUB2#
White looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Lohtbrog is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and White defends it well.
Lohtbrog stalling.
Lohtbrog looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
White trying to hold on to Lohtbrog's head to control him but Lohtbrog postures up.
Lohtbrog definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
White slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lohtbrog lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lohtbrog chips away with some ground and pound.#ROC#White is rocked!#T2##SUB2#
White looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lohtbrog passes into half guard.
White is still in real trouble! Can Lohtbrog finish him?
Lohtbrog uses his free foot to push down on White's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for White.
Lohtbrog looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
White is working to get back to half guard.
Lohtbrog connects with a bit shot that sees White covering up! More strikes from Lohtbrog and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Lohtbrog is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ludwig Lohtbrog!
A very excited looking Ludwig Lohtbrog made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 
Event: GFC 22 - Frossard vs. Brown     
Date:   Dec 11, 2021
#R1#
Eli bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Eli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lohtbrog is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Eli lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lohtbrog at a distance.
Eli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Eli throws a hook but Lohtbrog blocks it.
Eli throws a head kick that misses.
Eli throws a head kick but Lohtbrog moves out of range.
Eli has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Eli there as he acknowledges the shot.
Eli throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lohtbrog has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lohtbrog! #CUT2#It looks like Tom Eli has been cut.
Eli swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And Lohtbrog tries to counter it with a takedown but Eli pushes his down on his head and steps out.
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!
Lohtbrog showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Eli.
Tom Eli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body kick there by Eli.
Eli throws a jab when Lohtbrog was well out of range.
Eli scores with a hook.
Lohtbrog blocks a head kick by Eli. #T1#
Eli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lohtbrog.
Nice jab there from Lohtbrog.
Lohtbrog throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Eli on the side of the head.
Lohtbrog misses with a hook.
Lohtbrog dips to his left and cracks Eli with an uppercut!
Lohtbrog has a takedown stuffed.
Lohtbrog connects with the punch.
Lohtbrog keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lohtbrog feints the counter takedown.
Eli misses with a series of wild punches.
A jab from Eli misses.
Eli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lohtbrog.
Eli on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T2##TD2#
Lohtbrog shoots in and bounces Eli off the cage to secure the 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!
Eli is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Eli has control of Lohtbrog's left arm, preventing Lohtbrog from doing any damage.
Eli keeping full guard, as Lohtbrog tries to pass.
Eli is pulling down on Lohtbrog's head to control his posture.
Lohtbrog trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Eli controls Lohtbrog momentarily but Lohtbrog frees himself.
Lohtbrog in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lohtbrog stopping the sweep attempt from Eli.
Eli pulls Lohtbrog in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Eli takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lohtbrog with a nice cross.
Sloppy strikes from Eli. Those never looked like landing.
Eli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lohtbrog blocks a head kick by Eli.
Lohtbrog shoots in and drives through. Eli sprawls well.
Eli slips under a jab from Lohtbrog.
A little feinted left hand from Eli on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Lohtbrog connects with the punch.
Lohtbrog works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Eli tries to land a front kick but Lohtbrog steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Eli misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lohtbrog tries to bum rush Eli with a series of wild strikes but Eli uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Eli was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lohtbrog avoids the body shot from Eli.
Eli throws a series of punches but Lohtbrog avoids them all with ease.
Tom Eli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Eli throws a series of punches but Lohtbrog moves out of range.
Eli jabs Lohtbrog right on the nose. Lohtbrog blinks but takes it well.
Lohtbrog might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Eli ducks under a wild hook from Lohtbrog.
Lohtbrog doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Eli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Eli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lohtbrog takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lohtbrog ducks under a wild hook from Eli.
Lohtbrog is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tom Eli will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tom Eli's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Eli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lohtbrog.
Lohtbrog tries to move into range but Eli moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lohtbrog slips a jab from Eli.
Eli lands with a kick to the ribs.
Lohtbrog shoots in but Eli avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Eli takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice straight punches there by Eli. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Eli.
Lohtbrog tries to move into range but Eli moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Eli throws a leg kick which misses Lohtbrog's front leg but catches the back leg as Lohtbrog tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Eli misses.
Lohtbrog shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Eli sprawls well. Eli wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lohtbrog gets slowly back to his feet.
Lohtbrog fails with the takedown.
Tom Eli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ludwig Lohtbrog.#T1#
Lohtbrog throws a right hand that misses
and Eli counters with a good, hard body kick but Lohtbrog shrugs it off.
Tom Eli is winning the standup battle so far.
Lohtbrog misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It looked like Eli wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Eli looks to land a right hand but Lohtbrog moved out of range.
Lohtbrog tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Eli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Eli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lohtbrog throws a shot from downtown. Eli moves away and avoids it.
Eli with a nice calf kick.
Lohtbrog tries for a takedown but Eli sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Eli misses with a few strikes there.
Eli throws a nice head kick!
Nice takedown defense from Eli. No joy for Lohtbrog on that attempt.
Lohtbrog takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Eli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lohtbrog can do to turn this around?
Lohtbrog shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Eli as he avoids it easily. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lohtbrog blocks the body kick.
Eli scores with a nice right hand.
Eli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Eli sizes up Lohtbrog with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Eli scores with a jab to the body.
Lohtbrog staying out of range there.
Eli throws a right hand that Lohtbrog ducks under and follows up with a left that Lohtbrog also avoids with ease.
Lohtbrog lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lohtbrog throws a hook but Eli blocks it.
Eli throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Eli cracks a nice hook into Lohtbrog's ribs.
Eli throws the left hand but Lohtbrog avoids the punch easily.
Eli fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lohtbrog has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lohtbrog connects with a jab.#T3#
Lohtbrog staying out of range there.
Eli throws a looping overhand right but Lohtbrog ducks down to avoid it.
Eli lands with a right hand.
Eli missing with a left hand there. Lohtbrog was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sloppy strikes from Eli. Those never looked like landing.
Lohtbrog lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've been told by Eli's head coaches at Kung Pao that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Eli throws a series of strikes that have Lohtbrog backpedaling. #TD2#
Lohtbrog throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Eli tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lohtbrog is in Eli's guard.
Lohtbrog is looking to work some ground and pound but Eli has wrist control.
Lohtbrog content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lohtbrog has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eli looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lohtbrog is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eli is adopting a defensive guard.#T4#
Eli is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lohtbrog content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lohtbrog stopping the sweep attempt from Eli.
Lohtbrog trying to control the position from guard on top but Eli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eli trying to control the position.
Lohtbrog loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lohtbrog postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lohtbrog is fighting to break Eli's control of his arms but Eli is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Eli 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.

Tom Eli dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tom Eli's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Lohtbrog misses with a hook. Eli ducked under it nicely.
Lohtbrog slips under a jab from Eli.
Lohtbrog fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Eli avoids it really well and circles away.
Eli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Eli connects with a right hand. Lohtbrog shakes it off.
Nice defenses there by Eli.
Eli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lohtbrog takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Eli.
Lohtbrog smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lohtbrog ducks under a wild hook from Eli.
Eli throws a combination. Lohtbrog tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Eli moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #T1##TD2#
Lohtbrog manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Eli on his heels. He'll look to pass Eli's guard now, I'm sure.
Lohtbrog wants to control from the top but Eli keeps moving.
Lohtbrog trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Eli bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lohtbrog's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Lohtbrog is looking for a triangle but Eli pushes his legs off easily.
Ludwig Lohtbrog has got the better of the ground game so far.
Eli sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Eli wants to control from the top but Lohtbrog keeps moving. #SUB2#
Eli avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Eli throws a big right hand that misses.
Tom Eli is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Eli passes Lohtbrog's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Eli looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Lohtbrog looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lohtbrog tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Eli has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Eli wants to get back to his feet but Lohtbrog is holding on tight. #T3#
Eli tries to control but Lohtbrog wriggling away.
Eli controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eli wants to stand but Lohtbrog is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Eli sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lohtbrog sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lohtbrog trying to hold on to Eli's head to control him but Eli postures up. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Eli stalling. #SUB2#
Lohtbrog looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Eli is thwarting Lohtbrog's attempts to control the position.
Lohtbrog is staying active underneath Eli, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eli is controlling the pace.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Eli!

 
Event: GFC 13 - Motts vs. Probert     
Date:   Oct 09, 2021
#R1#
Hanzo misses with a two punch combination.
Lohtbrog half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hanzo throws a right and a left that Lohtbrog avoids nicely.
Lohtbrog changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lohtbrog swats away the attempt to clinch by Hanzo.#TD2#
Hanzo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lohtbrog's guard.
Lohtbrog manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hanzo manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Lohtbrog controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lohtbrog avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T1##SUB2#
Hanzo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lohtbrog gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've been hearing good reports from Lohtbrog's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Lohtbrog lands a couple of digs.
Lohtbrog works over Hanzo with some ground and pound from guard.
Hanzo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lohtbrog wants to pass the guard but Hanzo is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Lohtbrog avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lohtbrog forces his way into half guard.#T2#
Hanzo is trying to get back to full guard.
Lohtbrog is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lohtbrog trying to control from half guard but Hanzo is working away.
Lohtbrog working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hanzo trying to control from the bottom.
Lohtbrog tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hanzo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Hanzo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lohtbrog seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hanzo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Lohtbrog lands with a punch from half guard.
Lohtbrog slows the pace down in half guard.
Hanzo is looking for a sweep. Lohtbrog is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hanzo is staying active underneath Lohtbrog, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lohtbrog working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB#
Lohtbrog is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lohtbrog prevents Hanzo from standing back up. #T4##SUB#
Lohtbrog is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lohtbrog landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lohtbrog lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lohtbrog slips a nice elbow through Hanzo's hands, connecting with Hanzo's forehead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hanzo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hanzo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ludwig Lohtbrog dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Hanzo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB#
Lohtbrog is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hanzo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lohtbrog lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Lohtbrog wants to control from the top but Hanzo keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lohtbrog stands up over Hanzo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lohtbrog throwing strikes but missing.
Lohtbrog has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lohtbrog trying to control but Hanzo is working from the bottom. #T1#
Hanzo wants to sweep here but Lohtbrog controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Lohtbrog thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lohtbrog is in close to Hanzo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lohtbrog connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Hanzo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lohtbrog slips nicely into half guard.
Nice strikes from Lohtbrog there. #T2#
Lohtbrog scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nice strikes from Lohtbrog there.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lohtbrog connects with a nice short shot to Hanzo's temple. #ROC#Hanzo is rocked!
Hanzo is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Hanzo looking for submissions off his back.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lohtbrog connects with a nice short shot to Hanzo's temple.
Hanzo is still in real trouble! Can Lohtbrog finish him?
Lohtbrog is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hanzo can do to turn this around?
Lohtbrog seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hanzo seems to have recovered his senses.
Lohtbrog lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3#
Lohtbrog winds up and cracks Hanzo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lohtbrog wants to control but Hanzo is keeping him busy.
Lohtbrog lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Hanzo quite badly. Hanzo pulls Lohtbrog in close trying to recover. Lohtbrog postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Hanzo on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Hanzo doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ludwig Lohtbrog!

 
Event: GFC 8 - Labour Shortage     
Date:   Aug 28, 2021
#R1#
A jab from Cleveland misses.
Lohtbrog fails with a takedown attempt.
Cleveland works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cleveland misses the shot to the body.
Cleveland lunges at Lohtbrog with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lohtbrog's hand.
Lohtbrog needs to keep his hands up - Cleveland had a free shot at his head there.
Lohtbrog needs to keep his hands up - Cleveland had a free shot at his head there.
Lohtbrog uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cleveland.
Lohtbrog feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Lohtbrog looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cleveland looking for a sweep. Not yet Cleveland, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lohtbrog trying to control the position from guard on top but Cleveland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lohtbrog postures up and lands a big shot to Cleveland's brow. #T1#
Lohtbrog works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cleveland blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lohtbrog.
Lohtbrog missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cleveland is trying to stand back up but Lohtbrog is controlling him #SUB#
Lohtbrog is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cleveland has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cleveland is looking to escape.
Cleveland trying to control here.
Cleveland keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cleveland is looking to improve his position.
Lohtbrog working over Cleveland with some ground and pound. Cleveland looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Cleveland avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lohtbrog.
Lohtbrog working over Cleveland with some ground and pound. Cleveland looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lohtbrog looks to land a strike but Cleveland avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Lohtbrog trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lohtbrog wants to control from the top but Cleveland keeps moving.
Cleveland wants to get back to his feet but Lohtbrog is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lohtbrog tries to free his leg and advance position but Cleveland is retaining full guard. #T3#
Lohtbrog missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lohtbrog stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cleveland swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Cleveland looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cleveland wants to stand up but Lohtbrog is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cleveland with a hook.
Lohtbrog shoots for a double leg takedown but Cleveland sprawls well. He's pushed Lohtbrog's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cleveland misses with the combination.
Cleveland lands with a shot to the body. #T4#
Lohtbrog closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A telegraphed right hand from Cleveland misses the target.
Lohtbrog changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Cleveland has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Cleveland lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cleveland waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lohtbrog.
A jab from Lohtbrog misses.
Cleveland looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lohtbrog shoots in but Cleveland avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ludwig Lohtbrog. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Decent striking displayed by Cleveland there.
Roger Cleveland is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cleveland lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cleveland looks to throw the jab but Lohtbrog is out of range.
Cleveland misses with a wild combination.
Cleveland misses with a shot to the body #TD#
and Lohtbrog decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cleveland's guard.

Cleveland uses the cage to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Cleveland dominated that round.
That's time! Lohtbrog's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Cleveland takes a swing at Lohtbrog's ribcage but misses.
Cleveland misses with a wild combination.
Lohtbrog attempts a counter takedown but Cleveland avoids it well and moves away.
Cleveland lands a nice looking body shot.
Cleveland dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cleveland throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lohtbrog drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cleveland sprawls and moves away.
Cleveland fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lohtbrog manages to avoid it.
Lohtbrog uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cleveland.
Cleveland scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Lohtbrog.
Cleveland throws a sloppy body shot #TD#
and Lohtbrog counters with a takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cleveland tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lohtbrog wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cleveland can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cleveland takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Cleveland really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lohtbrog. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Lohtbrog working the ground and pound but Cleveland is defending the strikes. #SUB#
Lohtbrog is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cleveland has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lohtbrog tries to move into full mount but can't pass Cleveland's legs.
Lohtbrog trying to control the action but Cleveland is working from the bottom.
Cleveland defending against the ground and pound.
Lohtbrog throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Lohtbrog goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Cleveland rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Lohtbrog's guard! Nice work there by Cleveland!
Lohtbrog has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Cleveland avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cleveland has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lohtbrog is proving hard to escape from.
Lohtbrog wants to improve his position but instead Cleveland has moved into half guard.
Ludwig Lohtbrog overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cleveland tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Lohtbrog tries to roll over but Cleveland keeps him under control.
Cleveland wants to stand up but Lohtbrog has a hold of him and won't allow it. #T3#
Lohtbrog manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Lohtbrog had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cleveland defends it easily.
Cleveland wants to get up but he can't break Lohtbrog's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SU2#
Lohtbrog is working an open guard so Cleveland takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Cleveland misses with a straight right.
Lohtbrog drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cleveland sprawls and moves away.
Cleveland slips under a jab.
Cleveland has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cleveland misses with a right hand #TD#
and Lohtbrog counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Cleveland wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Lohtbrog manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Lohtbrog lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T4#
Cleveland blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lohtbrog.
Cleveland is trying to stand.
Lohtbrog missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cleveland is trying to stand up here but Lohtbrog is controlling him well. #SUB#
Lohtbrog is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lohtbrog takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Roger Cleveland will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
The crowd cheers as Lohtbrog lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cleveland doesn't seem phased though.
Lohtbrog paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cleveland lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cleveland keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Lohtbrog shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lohtbrog showed some decent athleticism there.
Lohtbrog is looking to stall here but Cleveland recovers full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lohtbrog chips away with some ground and pound.#T1#
Cleveland is pulling down on Lohtbrog's head. It's preventing any offense from Lohtbrog, at least for the moment.
Cleveland keeping moving, preventing Lohtbrog from controlling successfully.
Cleveland controls Lohtbrog momentarily but Lohtbrog frees himself.
Lohtbrog looking to pass the guard.
Cleveland preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cleveland looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lohtbrog is one step ahead there. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lohtbrog not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lohtbrog wants to control from the top but Cleveland keeps moving.
Lohtbrog works over Cleveland with some ground and pound from guard.
Cleveland keeping full guard, as Lohtbrog tries to pass.
Lohtbrog scoring with some ground and pound.
Lohtbrog postures up and lands a big shot to Cleveland's brow. #T3#
Lohtbrog slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lohtbrog lands a couple of digs.
Cleveland avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lohtbrog trying to control but Cleveland is working from the bottom.
Lohtbrog prevents Cleveland from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lohtbrog scores with a jab to the head.
Cleveland lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cleveland has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Cleveland ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cleveland throws a lazy right hand but Lohtbrog sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lohtbrog appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Roger Cleveland seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lohtbrog uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cleveland.#T4#
Cleveland throws a series of punches but Lohtbrog moves out of range.
A big right from Cleveland misses.
Lohtbrog attempts a counter takedown but Cleveland avoids it well and moves away.
Cleveland with a nice cross.
Lohtbrog ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lohtbrog connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lohtbrog takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Lohtbrog shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lohtbrog was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Roger Cleveland is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cleveland is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Lohtbrog is working to tighten his grip on Cleveland's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Cleveland has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Lohtbrog is really squeezing tight and eventually Cleveland passes out! Lohtbrog breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ludwig Lohtbrog!

 
 
 
 
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