Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: TOF 101
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
No joy there for Samuel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vayrynen throws a body shot but no joy.
Vayrynen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Samuel.
Samuel throws a shot from downtown. Vayrynen moves away and avoids it.
Vayrynen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Samuel does it's job there.#CL#
Vayrynen clinches up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Samuel. #CUT2#It looks like Paavo Vayrynen has been cut.
A short right from Vayrynen on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Samuel.
Samuel misses with a knee strike. #TD#
Vayrynen decides to pull guard.
Samuel is looking to stand up but Vayrynen won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Vayrynen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Samuel is aware though and is defending well.
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!
Samuel 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.
Samuel would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T1##SUB#
Vayrynen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Samuel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Samuel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vayrynen is keeping the position for now.
Samuel must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Samuel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vayrynen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Samuel has managed to get both his arms back between Vayrynen's legs - danger averted.
Vayrynen 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.
Samuel wants to get up but he can't break Vayrynen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Vayrynen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Samuel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Samuel wants to get up but he can't break Vayrynen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Samuel wants to stand and escape but instead Vayrynen has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Vayrynen trying to control but Samuel is working from the bottom. #T2#
Samuel wants to sweep but no luck.
Vayrynen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Samuel is adopting a defensive guard.
Samuel is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T3#
Samuel wants to stand but Vayrynen has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Vayrynen is controlling Samuel's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Vayrynen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Samuel tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Vayrynen.
Vayrynen trying to control from the bottom.
Samuel seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Vayrynen is trying to control but can't.
Vayrynen wants to get back to full guard.
Samuel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vayrynen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU2#
Samuel stands up and beckons Vayrynen to join him on the feet.
Samuel misses with a two punch combination.
Samuel just misses with a punch to the body.
Samuel works Vayrynen's body with a nice hook.#T4#
Samuel throws a body punch but Vayrynen moves out of range.
Vayrynen slips a jab from Samuel.
Vayrynen lands with an uppercut that bounces Samuel off the cage and back into range.
Vayrynen throws a jab but it's blocked by Samuel.
Samuel unleashes a big counter combination but Vayrynen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A shot to the liver by Samuel. Beautiful body shot.
Deebo Samuel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vayrynen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vayrynen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Samuel pinned against the cage. Samuel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A telegraphed right hand from Vayrynen misses the target.
Samuel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vayrynen was well out of range. Poor timing from Samuel.
Vayrynen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Some wild striking there from Samuel. #T5#
Samuel misses with a wild body shot. #KD2#
Samuel lands a left and a right that send Vayrynen crashing to the mat, dazed. Samuel thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Samuel throws a right hand that misses
and Vayrynen counters with a right hand to the body.
Vayrynen just misses with a punch to the body.
Samuel throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Vayrynen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Samuel won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Vayrynen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Samuel is looking for a sweep.#T6#
Vayrynen tries to score with some ground and pound. Samuel controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Vayrynen working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Samuel stops Vayrynen from passing to mount.
Samuel wants to control but Vayrynen postures up.
Samuel tries to improve position but can't.
Vayrynen in side control, throwing shots but Samuel defends. #SUB#
Vayrynen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Samuel, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Vayrynen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Samuel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T7#
Samuel is looking to reverse the position.
Vayrynen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Samuel keeps working.
Samuel is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Vayrynen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Samuel, who protects the arm well.
Samuel taking a bit of punishment here - Vayrynen scoring with strikes. #SUB#
Vayrynen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T8#
Samuel is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Vayrynen is controlling him well.
Samuel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vayrynen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Samuel stops Vayrynen from passing to mount.
Samuel holds on to Vayrynen's head and controls the position momentarily. #SUB#
Vayrynen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Samuel tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T9#
Samuel manages to work his way to half guard, despite Vayrynen's best efforts.
Samuel wants to control but Vayrynen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vayrynen is pressing down on Samuel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Samuel is holding on for now.
Samuel wants to improve his position but Vayrynen is controlling well.
Samuel is positioning himself well to prevent Vayrynen advancing to mount.
Samuel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vayrynen is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Samuel moves out of range as Vayrynen strikes.
Vayrynen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Samuel.
Samuel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vayrynen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Samuel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Deebo Samuel will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Paavo Vayrynen's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Vayrynen ducks under a wild hook from Samuel.#TD#
Vayrynen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Samuel sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Samuel is pressing down on Vayrynen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Vayrynen landing with the ground and pound.
Samuel managing to control the position.
Vayrynen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samuel pulls Vayrynen in close to his closed guard and prevents Vayrynen from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vayrynen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Samuel wants to sweep here but Vayrynen controlling him for the moment.
Vayrynen trying to control the position from guard on top but Samuel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vayrynen is in close to Samuel's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Samuel is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Vayrynen wants to control from the top but Samuel keeps moving.
Samuel has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Vayrynen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T2#
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.
Vayrynen won't allow Samuel to sweep him here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Samuel is pulling down on Vayrynen's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vayrynen misses with a wild combination.
Samuel appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Samuel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vayrynen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Deebo Samuel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Samuel misses the body punch #TD#
and Vayrynen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Vayrynen trying to control the position from guard on top but Samuel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES2#
Samuel has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Vayrynen has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T3#
Samuel looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vayrynen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Samuel just stands there and leans against the cage.
Vayrynen lands a body punch.
Vayrynen avoiding damage as Samuel throws knees to the body. #BC2#
Samuel breaks the clinch.
Samuel digs a good hook to Vayrynen's body.
Samuel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vayrynen.
Vayrynen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vayrynen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Samuel takes one to the side of the head.
Samuel is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Vayrynen rather than just go for the knockout.
Samuel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vayrynen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vayrynen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Samuel misses with a jab, cross combination. #T4#
Vayrynen tries to clinch there but Samuel circles away.
Vayrynen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Samuel moves away.
Vayrynen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Samuel sprawls well. Samuel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vayrynen gets slowly back to his feet.
Samuel misses with a hook. Vayrynen ducked under it nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vayrynen slips under a jab.
Vayrynen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Samuel was well out of range. Poor timing from Vayrynen.
Vayrynen misses with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Samuel.
Vayrynen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Samuel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vayrynen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fighters circling - Vayrynen throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T5#
Vayrynen dodges the punch combination from Samuel.
Vayrynen misses with a body shot.
Vayrynen scores with a nice head shot.
Samuel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vayrynen.#CUT2#Paavo Vayrynen's cut is getting worse.
Samuel throws a series of punches but Vayrynen moves out of range. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Vayrynen. #SUB#
Vayrynen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Samuel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vayrynen working away.#T6#
Samuel wants to get back to his feet but Vayrynen drags him back down.
You can see the frustration on Samuel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Samuel is trying to improve his position.
Samuel prevents Vayrynen from improving position.
Samuel is being controlled here.
The ground and pound from Vayrynen seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
You can see the frustration on Samuel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T7#
Samuel tries to improve position but can't.
Vayrynen working away.
Samuel tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Vayrynen presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
The referee warns Samuel that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Samuel is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Vayrynen postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Samuel looks a forlorn figure.
Samuel can't escape the position. #T8#
Vayrynen lands a big elbow.
Vayrynen avoids the attempt from Samuel to control.
Vayrynen tries to control but Samuel wriggling away.
Samuel wants to hold on but Vayrynen pushes him away.
Vayrynen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Samuel holds on for dear life.#T9#
Vayrynen lands a couple of good shots and Samuel has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Samuel trying to control the hands but Vayrynen won't let him. #SUB#
Vayrynen is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Vayrynen is hanging on to Samuel's back as he tries to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Samuel defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Vayrynen's arms.
Paavo Vayrynen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Samuel wants to escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paavo Vayrynen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Paavo Vayrynen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Samuel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vayrynen moves away.
Samuel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vayrynen counters with a nice uppercut.
Vayrynen shoots in looking for a takedown but Samuel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vayrynen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Samuel is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Vayrynen with a body shot.#CL#
Samuel gets tackled into the cage by Vayrynen. Vayrynen maintains the clinch.
Samuel has a couple of punches blocked by Vayrynen.
Vayrynen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Samuel lands a body shot in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Samuel.
Samuel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Samuel using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samuel scores a nice knee to the body.
A short uppercut from Samuel.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Samuel tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vayrynen avoids it.
Vayrynen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Samuel working hard to break the clinch.#T1#
Samuel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Samuel working hard to break the clinch.
Samuel wants to break free but Vayrynen has control. #BC2#
Samuel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vayrynen throws an overhand right that lands on Samuel's shoulder, as Samuel tries to avoid the shot.
Vayrynen avoids the body shot from Samuel.
Samuel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vayrynen manages to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vayrynen.
Deebo Samuel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sloppy strikes from Samuel. Those never looked like landing.
Vayrynen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Vayrynen scores with a nice strike.
Samuel throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Vayrynen counters with a single leg into guard. Samuel didn't expect that.

Samuel scrambles and gets 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!
Vayrynen misses with a straight left. #T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Samuel misses the target.
A combination from Samuel does no damage.
Samuel scores with a jab to the body.
Vayrynen digs a good hook to Samuel's body.
Samuel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vayrynen throws a jab when Samuel was well out of range.#CL#
Vayrynen clinches up with Samuel and pushes him back against the cage.
Vayrynen blocks an uppercut.
Samuel lands a body punch.
Vayrynen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Samuel gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Samuel misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Samuel misses with the head strike.
Samuel using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vayrynen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vayrynen managing to block the knees to the body from Samuel.
Vayrynen is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paavo Vayrynen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vayrynen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Samuel's elbow.
Vayrynen struggles to land a body shot inside as Samuel controls his hands.
Vayrynen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vayrynen lands with a short shot to the head.
Samuel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Samuel tries to circle away but Vayrynen has him pinned against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Vayrynen.
Vayrynen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Samuel walks away with a smile on his face. Vayrynen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Vayrynen misses with a two punch combination.
Vayrynen throws a lazy right hand but Samuel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vayrynen misses with a body shot. #T4#
Vayrynen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vayrynen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Samuel throws out the jab.
Vayrynen ducks under a wild hook from Samuel.
Vayrynen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Samuel takes a swing at Vayrynen's ribcage but misses.
Samuel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Samuel misses its intended target.
Vayrynen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Samuel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vayrynen throws a right hand that Samuel ducks under and follows up with a left that Samuel also avoids with ease.#CL#
Vayrynen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Samuel manages to break the clinch.
Vayrynen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T5#
Vayrynen lands a right hook to the body.
Samuel jabs Vayrynen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Vayrynen.
Samuel misses with a hook. Vayrynen ducked under it nicely.
Vayrynen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Samuel lands a jab to Vayrynen's midsection.
Samuel throws a body shot but no joy.
Vayrynen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Samuel swings for the body but Vayrynen moves out of range.
A nice combination there by Samuel.
Vayrynen misses with a looping left.#T6#
Vayrynen misses with a takedown
and Vayrynen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#Paavo Vayrynen's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vayrynen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Vayrynen misses with a looping right.
Vayrynen throws an overhand right that lands on Samuel's shoulder, as Samuel tries to avoid the shot.
Samuel let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Vayrynen tries to clinch but Samuel moves out of range.
Samuel misses with an uppercut.
Samuel throws a lazy right hand but Vayrynen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vayrynen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vayrynen throws a series of punches but Samuel avoids them all with ease.
Samuel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Samuel pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T7#
Vayrynen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Samuel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #KD2#
Samuel lands a left and a right that send Vayrynen crashing to the mat, dazed. Samuel thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Vayrynen is rocked!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Paavo Vayrynen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Deebo Samuel!
Deebo Samuel took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Honest Apparel ($30 SPECIAL ALL T-Shirts!) for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: TOF 91
Date: Mar 22, 2024

#R1#
Vayrynen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Messing drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vayrynen sprawls and moves away.
Vayrynen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Messing scores with a jab. Vayrynen acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT#It looks like Paavo Vayrynen has been cut.
Messing stuffs the takedown attempt from Vayrynen. Vayrynen gets slowly back to his feet.
Vayrynen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Messing.
Vayrynen takes a swing at Messing's ribcage but misses.
Vayrynen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Messing lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vayrynen circles away quickly and effectively.
Vayrynen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vayrynen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Messing's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vayrynen swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Messing counters with a single leg into guard. Vayrynen didn't expect that.
Messing working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Vayrynen looking for a guillotine here but Messing defends easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Messing trying to control the position from guard on top but Vayrynen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Vayrynen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Messing sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vayrynen's guard.
Vayrynen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Messing is working away from the top position though.
Messing not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vayrynen wants to control but Messing is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Messing working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Vayrynen's thigh. Vayrynen counters though and makes it back to full guard.
We've been hearing that Messing has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Vayrynen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Messing has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Vayrynen to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Messing is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Vayrynen pulls down on the head and he's put Messing to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Paavo Vayrynen!
An out of breath Paavo Vayrynen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: TOF 83
Date: Mar 02, 2024

#R1#
Vayrynen throws a solid leg kick but Clubber takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Vayrynen.
Vayrynen slips a jab from Clubber.
Vayrynen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A big left from Clubber misses.
Clubber has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Roosters Coop in the buildup to the fight.
Vayrynen lands with a shot to the body.
Clubber avoids the body shot from Vayrynen.
Clubber looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vayrynen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Clubber throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vayrynen throws a body punch but Clubber moves out of range.
Vayrynen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Clubber under the eye.
Clubber is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Vayrynen.#CUT2#It looks like Jimmy Clubber has been cut.
Clubber throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vayrynen staying out of range there.#T1#
Clubber scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Paavo Vayrynen has been cut.
Vayrynen just misses with a punch to the body.
Clubber bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vayrynen's head backwards.
Clubber misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Vayrynen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Clubber's guard.

Clubber is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Vayrynen presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Vayrynen throws a punch but it's blocked by Clubber.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vayrynen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vayrynen being controlled against the cage.
Clubber tries to throw a body punch but Vayrynen avoids it by throwing Clubber back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Vayrynen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Clubber tries to land a knee to the head but Vayrynen blocks with his arms.
Clubber blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Clubber tries to throw a body punch but Vayrynen avoids it by throwing Clubber back against the cage.
Clubber prevents the takedown attempt. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Clubber fails to land.
Vayrynen is looking for a takedown.
Jimmy Clubber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paavo Vayrynen.
Vayrynen lands a body punch.
Clubber has a couple of punches blocked by Vayrynen. #TD2#
Vayrynen pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Vayrynen looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Clubber is defending well. Vayrynen quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Clubber has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Vayrynen celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paavo Vayrynen!
A very excited looking Paavo Vayrynen 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: TOF 70
Date: Jan 14, 2024

#R1#
Howell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vayrynen swings widly with a right hand
and Vayrynen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Paavo Vayrynen has been cut.
Howell moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Vayrynen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Howell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vayrynen stuns Howell with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vayrynen scores with a body shot.
Vayrynen thuds his right hand into Howell's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Vayrynen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Vayrynen throws a series of punches but Howell moves out of range.
Vayrynen throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Howell to counter with a crisp jab.
Vayrynen throws a series of punches but Howell moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vayrynen lands a nice hook to Howell's body. Howell takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Howell misses with a looping left.
Howell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Vayrynen takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Howell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vayrynen's elbow.
Vayrynen misses with a punch on the inside.
Vayrynen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Howell walks away with a smile on his face. Vayrynen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Howell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Howell takes one to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vayrynen. Howell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vayrynen takes a swing at Howell's ribcage but misses.
Howell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Howell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An inside leg kick from Howell misses.
Howell swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vayrynen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Howell thinking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vayrynen. Howell does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Howell misses the target.
Vayrynen slips a straight right by Howell.#T2#
Howell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Howell half committed to a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Vayrynen has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD#
Howell has clasped his hands together around Vayrynen's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Howell in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Vayrynen struggling a bit here.
Vayrynen manages to work his way to half guard, despite Howell's best efforts.#T3#
Vayrynen tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Howell has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Vayrynen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Howell prevents Vayrynen from getting the reversal.
Howell punishing his opponent with strikes.
Vayrynen wants to control but Howell is having none of it.
Howell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vayrynen is desperately trying to improve his position but Howell has a good base and remains in mount.
Vayrynen has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Howell's lack of action.
Vayrynen preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T4#
Howell prevents Vayrynen from improving his position.
Howell lands strikes from half guard.
Vayrynen trying to control here.
Howell slips a nice elbow through Vayrynen's hands, connecting with Vayrynen's forehead.#CUT#That has opened up Paavo Vayrynen's cut even more.
Vayrynen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Howell trying to control from half guard but Vayrynen is working away. #T5#
Vayrynen tries to roll over but Howell keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Vayrynen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Vayrynen actively working from the bottom here.
Howell with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Howell prevents Vayrynen from improving his position.
Howell not doing much here.
Vayrynen wants to control but Howell is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Vayrynen takes a swing at Howell's ribcage but misses.
Howell appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Vayrynen slips a jab from Howell.
Howell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vayrynen swings widly with a right hand
enabling Howell to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#The cut above Paavo Vayrynen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Howell 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 Vayrynen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vayrynen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Vayrynen tries to clinch but Howell moves away
and Howell counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#Paavo Vayrynen's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Vayrynen throws an off balance right hand
and Howell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vayrynen on the wrong end of a nice jab.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Paavo Vayrynen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Julius Howell!
Our winner, Julius Howell, 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: TOF 61
Date: Dec 16, 2023

#R1#
Vayrynen just misses with a punch to the body.
Karter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Karter quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Vayrynen throws a body punch but Karter moves out of range. #CL#
Vayrynen gets tackled into the cage by Karter. Karter maintains the clinch.
Vayrynen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karter's elbow.
Karter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vayrynen.
Karter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karter lands an uppercut.
Karter gets underhooks to prevent Vayrynen's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karter has a couple of punches blocked by Vayrynen.
Still in the clinch, Vayrynen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vayrynen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Karters head.
A short uppercut from Karter. #CUT#It looks like Paavo Vayrynen has been cut.
Vayrynen jumps guard but Karter turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Vayrynen struggles to land a body shot inside as Karter controls his hands. #T1#
Karter tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vayrynen avoids it.
Vayrynen misses with a punch on the inside.
Vayrynen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Karter prevents a body shot from Vayrynen.
Karter is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vayrynen is defending well for now.
Karter tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vayrynen avoids it.
Vayrynen lands with a right to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Lamar Karter has been cut.
Karter is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vayrynen is defending well for now.
Vayrynen misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karter.
Vayrynen jumps guard but Karter stands there with Vayrynen around his waist. Vayrynen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lamar Karter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paavo Vayrynen.
Karter misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vayrynen.
Karter misses with a punch on the inside.
Karter misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vayrynen.
A shot in the inside from Vayrynen.
Karter throws a knee to the head but misses.
Karter is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T2#
Karter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vayrynen backwards.
Karter misses with a knee to the head.
Vayrynen blocks a body shot from Karter.
Vayrynen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Karter backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice left hand lands by Vayrynen.
Vayrynen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vayrynen lands a left hand.
Vayrynen misses with a body punch.
Vayrynen looking for a takedown.
Karter misses with a punch on the inside.
Vayrynen lands a right hand.
Karter is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vayrynen is defending well for now.
Vayrynen misses with a knee strike.
Still in the clinch, Karter scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vayrynen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vayrynen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vayrynen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3##TD2#
Vayrynen pulls guard. #SUB2#
Vayrynen throws his legs up looking for a submission but Karter uses it to pass to side control.
Vayrynen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Vayrynen is still trying to improve position.#T4#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vayrynen is letting Karter control him for a moment.
Vayrynen struggling a bit here.
Vayrynen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Vayrynen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vayrynen tries to get to full guard but Karter has control of the leg. #T5#
Vayrynen regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Vayrynen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Karter is posturing up here but Vayrynen has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Karter tries to roll out but it's too tight and Karter has to tap! Slick submission there by Vayrynen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paavo Vayrynen!
A relieved looking Paavo Vayrynen 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: TOF 49
Date: Oct 29, 2023

#R1#
Vayrynen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Leao.
Leao misses with an uppercut.
Leao wants to slow Vayrynen down by chopping away at his legs.
Vayrynen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Leao.
Vayrynen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vayrynen blocks a head kick by Leao.
Vayrynen misses with a body punch
and Leao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Paavo Vayrynen has been cut.
Vayrynen scores with a nice right hand.
Vayrynen throws a low kick but Leao moves out of range easily.
Leao is looking to counter punch.
Leao avoids the body shot from Vayrynen.
A cross from Vayrynen lands.
Leao lands with an overhand left.
Leao throws a looping overhand right but Vayrynen ducks down to avoid it.
Leao throws a leg kick
and Vayrynen counters with a straight right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Leao throws a leg kick
enabling Vayrynen to counter with a crisp jab.
Leandro Leao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leao throws a lazy uppercut
and Vayrynen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Vayrynen misses with a left hand
and Leao counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vayrynen thinking.
Vayrynen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Leao looks to land a left hand but Vayrynen moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Leao misses.
Vayrynen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vayrynen is looking to clinch but Leao is avoiding it.
Leao throwing a counter right hand but Vayrynen manages to avoid it.
Vayrynen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Leao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vayrynen moves away.#CL2#
Vayrynen has managed to clinch.
Vayrynen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vayrynen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Leao scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vayrynen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vayrynen lands a shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Leao.
Vayrynen trying to control the position but instead, Leao has worked for underhooks and has pushed Vayrynen into the cage.#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Leao fails to land.
Vayrynen throws a punch but it's blocked by Leao.
Vayrynen working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Vayrynen.
Leao lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leao misses with a punch on the inside.
Vayrynen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vayrynen blocks an elbow strike from Leao.
Vayrynen working aggressively here.
Leao struggles to land a body shot inside as Vayrynen controls his hands.
Vayrynen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Leao lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Vayrynen throws a punch but it's blocked by Leao.
Vayrynen misses with a body punch.
Leao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vayrynen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Leao lands with a left to the head. #CUT#That has opened up Paavo Vayrynen's cut even more.#T3#
Vayrynen has a couple of punches blocked by Leao.
Vayrynen lands with a short shot to the head.
Leao lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vayrynen backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Leao just misses with a elbow thrown towards Vayrynen's brow.
Leao lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Vayrynen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vayrynen.
Leao misses with the head strike.
Vayrynen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Leao gets through Vayrynen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Leao lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Vayrynen. #CUT2#It looks like Leandro Leao has been cut.
Vayrynen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vayrynen blocks an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vayrynen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vayrynen can't find room to land a body shot as Leao controls the action.
Leao is leaning against Vayrynen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Leao misses with the head strike. #T4#
Vayrynen tries a body shot but Leao blocks it.
Vayrynen blocks an elbow strike from Leao.
Vayrynen swings wildly with an uppercut but Leao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leao lands with a short shot to the head.
Vayrynen tries to throw a body punch but Leao avoids it by throwing Vayrynen back against the cage.
Leao misses with the head strike.
Vayrynen digs a right hand underneath Leao's ribcage. Leao let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch on the inside from Vayrynen fails to land.
Leao blocking some punches.
Leao lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Leao lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vayrynen blocks the elbow strike.
Vayrynen lands a hook that snaps the head of Leao backwards.
Vayrynen can't find room to land a body shot as Leao controls the action.
Leao misses with a punch on the inside.
Vayrynen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Leao misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T5#
Leao struggles to land a body shot inside as Vayrynen controls his hands.
Leao lands with a left to the head.
Leao misses with a body punch.
Leao throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Leao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vayrynen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Leao backwards.
Leao lands a shoulder strike.
Leao throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Leao scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vayrynen looks winded!
Leao lands an uppercut.#CUT#The cut above Paavo Vayrynen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Vayrynen swings wildly with an uppercut but Leao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vayrynen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Leao backwards.
Leao scores with a nice hook to the head.
Leao lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leao tries to work over Vayrynen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Leao blocks an uppercut.
Vayrynen misses with a body punch. #T6#
Leao lands a shoulder strike.
Leao lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Leao makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vayrynen blocks the elbow strike.
Vayrynen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vayrynen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vayrynen swings wildly with an uppercut but Leao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vayrynen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vayrynen throws a head punch that misses.
Vayrynen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Leao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vayrynen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Leao lands a right hand.
Still in the clinch, Vayrynen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Leao lands a shot to the body.
Leao throws a punch but it's blocked by Vayrynen.
Vayrynen goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T7#
Leao lands a body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vayrynen.
Leao scores with an uppercut up the middle.#CUT#Paavo Vayrynen's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Leao misses with a short punch on the inside.
Leao working aggressively here.
Leao struggles to land a body shot inside as Vayrynen controls his hands.
Leao pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Leao misses with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Leao working some nice short punches in the clinch.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Paavo Vayrynen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Leandro Leao!
A victorious Leandro Leao thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: TOF 43
Date: Oct 07, 2023

#R1#
Vayrynen scores with a jab to the head.
Jab from Liars.
A swing and a miss from Liars.
Vayrynen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vayrynen misses with a straight right.
Liars misses with a looping right.
Liars throws a body punch but Vayrynen moves out of range.
Vayrynen fails to land with a series of punches.
Vayrynen throws a body shot but no joy.
Vayrynen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Liars looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liars pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vayrynen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Liars's head backwards.
Vayrynen sizes up Liars with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Liars uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vayrynen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
Vayrynen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Vayrynen tries to move into range but Liars moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Liars defending well as Vayrynen loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Liars. Vayrynen does a little dance to reset his feet.
No joy there for Vayrynen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Liars on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vayrynen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Liars.
A solid body kick from Vayrynen.
Vayrynen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vayrynen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Liars was well out of range. Poor timing from Vayrynen.
Liars swings widly with a right hand
and Vayrynen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Christian Liars has been cut.
Liars misses with a straight left.
Vayrynen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A shot to the body from Liars misses
and Vayrynen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Liars throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vayrynen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Donk. Vayrynen catches Liars right on the button with a cross.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liars throws a right hand that Vayrynen ducks under and follows up with a left that Vayrynen also avoids with ease.
Vayrynen throws a hook but Liars blocks it.
Liars is looking to counter the offense by Vayrynen and move into the clinch.
Vayrynen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Liars keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vayrynen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vayrynen has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A swing and a miss from Liars.
Liars showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vayrynen.
Vayrynen misses with a looping right.
Vayrynen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Liars.
Liars tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vayrynen ducks under a wild hook from Liars.
Vayrynen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Liars throws a right hand that misses
and Vayrynen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Liars dips to his left and cracks Vayrynen with an uppercut!
Liars throws a body punch but Vayrynen moves out of range.
Vayrynen misses with a straight left.
It looked like Liars wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Liars looks to land a right hand but Vayrynen moved out of range.
Liars looks to throw the jab but Vayrynen is out of range.
Vayrynen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Liars throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Liars swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Liars misses the jab.
Vayrynen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Liars counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Vayrynen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vayrynen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Liars on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Liars showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vayrynen.
Liars throwing a counter right hand but Vayrynen manages to avoid it.#T4#
Vayrynen throws a series of punches but Liars avoids them all with ease.
Vayrynen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vayrynen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vayrynen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Liars throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vayrynen misses with a combination
and Liars counters with a nice uppercut.
Vayrynen looks to land a right hand but Liars moved out of range.
It looked like Liars wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vayrynen misses with a looping right.
Vayrynen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Liars.
Vayrynen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Vayrynen misses with an uppercut.
Vayrynen moves out of range of the strikes.
Vayrynen slips under a jab from Liars.#T5#
Vayrynen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Liars pinned against the cage. Liars gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Liars throws a big shot that misses.
Vayrynen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Liars swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vayrynen moves away from the strike by Liars.
Liars takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vayrynen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vayrynen throws a hook but Liars blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Liars on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Liars misses with a hook. Vayrynen ducked under it nicely.
Vayrynen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Liars throws a body shot but no joy. #T6#
Liars throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vayrynen 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. #ROC2#Liars is rocked!
A big left from Liars misses.
Oh Liars is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vayrynen cracks Liars with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Liars falls to his knees and Vayrynen doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paavo Vayrynen!
Our winner, Paavo Vayrynen, 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: CFC 576
Date: Aug 05, 2023

#R1#
Joe throws the kick towards the body but Vayrynen avoids it.
Vayrynen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Vayrynen connects with a body shot.
Vayrynen thuds his right hand into Joe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL#
Vayrynen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vayrynen throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Vayrynen - that landed with a thud.
Vayrynen scores with a shoulder strike.
Vayrynen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Joe scores with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Paavo Vayrynen has been cut.
Vayrynen tries a body shot but Joe blocks it.
Vayrynen misses with a body punch.
Joe with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vayrynen scores with a hook to the body.
Vayrynen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Joe backwards.
Joe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vayrynen backwards.
Joe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joe can't find room to land a body shot as Vayrynen controls the action.
Vayrynen throws a punch but it's blocked by Joe.
Joe landing some nice looking knees to the body. #T1#
Vayrynen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Joe.
Joe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vayrynen avoids it.
Joe using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vayrynen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vayrynen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joe tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vayrynen tries to throw a body punch but Joe avoids it by throwing Vayrynen back against the cage.
A short right from Vayrynen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vayrynen.
Vayrynen swings wildly with an uppercut but Joe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vayrynen misses with the head strike.
Joe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vayrynen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Joe trying to land knees to the body.
Vayrynen misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Vayrynen on the inside.
Joe tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T2#
Vayrynen is working Joe over against the cage.
Vayrynen takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vayrynen managing to block the knees to the body from Joe.
Joe missing with knees to the body.
Joe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vayrynen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Joe throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vayrynen swings wildly with an uppercut but Joe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vayrynen misses with the head strike.
Vayrynen tries to throw a body punch but Joe avoids it by throwing Vayrynen back against the cage.
Vayrynen lands a hook that snaps the head of Joe backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Joe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vayrynen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vayrynen.
Joe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vayrynen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Joe backwards.
Vayrynen doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Vayrynen digs a right hand into Joe's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Joe's gas tank.
Vayrynen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from Joe.
Vayrynen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vayrynen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vayrynen misses with a punch to the body.
Joe misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Joe.
Joe has a couple of punches blocked by Vayrynen.
Joe tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Joe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vayrynen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vayrynen can't find room to land a body shot as Joe controls the action.
Vayrynen scores with a shot to the side of Joe's head.
Joe struggles to land a body shot inside as Vayrynen controls his hands.
Vayrynen struggles to land a body shot inside as Joe controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vayrynen.
Joe throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vayrynen blocks it with crossed arms. #T4#
Joe landing knees to the head.
Vayrynen misses with a punch to the body.
Joe blocks a body shot from Vayrynen.
Vayrynen has a couple of punches blocked by Joe.
Vayrynen managing to block the knees to the body from Joe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vayrynen lands a left hand.
Joe tries a body shot but Vayrynen blocks it.
Vayrynen gets through Joe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vayrynen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Joe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vayrynen.
Joe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Joe blocks a body shot from Vayrynen.
Vayrynen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Joe backwards.
Vayrynen tries to work over Joe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Joe.
Vayrynen misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joe.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paavo Vayrynen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paavo Vayrynen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Joe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vayrynen.
Vayrynen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Joe can do to turn this around?
Joe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vayrynen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vayrynen feinted with a counter takedown.#CL#
Vayrynen has closed the distance and engaged Joe in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Vayrynen - that landed with a thud.
Vayrynen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vayrynen tries to work over Joe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Joe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vayrynen.
Vayrynen can't find room to land a body shot as Joe controls the action.
Vayrynen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vayrynen misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vayrynen struggles to land a body shot inside as Joe controls his hands.
Joe misses with a knee to the head.
Joe has a couple of punches blocked by Vayrynen.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Joe obliges.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vayrynen.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Joe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Vayrynen tries a body shot but Joe blocks it.
Vayrynen misses with a punch to the body.
Joe unloads a knee to the mid-section. Vayrynen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Joe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vayrynen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Joe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vayrynen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vayrynen throws a head punch that misses.
Joe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Joe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Joe misses with a body punch.
Vayrynen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Joe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vayrynen is defending well for now.
Vayrynen digs a right hand underneath Joe's ribcage. Joe let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Joe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Joe 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.
Vayrynen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vayrynen misses with the head strike. #T2#
Vayrynen can't find room to land a body shot as Joe controls the action.
Joe tries to land a knee to the head but Vayrynen blocks with his arms.
Vayrynen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vayrynen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vayrynen misses with a body punch.
Vayrynen misses with the head strike.
Joe blocks a body shot from Vayrynen.
Good body shot from Vayrynen.
Paavo Vayrynen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Joe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vayrynen can't find room to land a body shot as Joe controls the action.
Vayrynen can't find room to land a body shot as Joe controls the action.
Joe working aggressively here.
Vayrynen tries a body shot but Joe blocks it.
Vayrynen throws a punch but it's blocked by Joe.
Joe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vayrynen managing to block the knees to the body from Joe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vayrynen prevents a body shot from Joe. #T3#
Joe with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Vayrynen working aggressively here.
Vayrynen can't find room to land a body shot as Joe controls the action.
Vayrynen lands a shoulder strike.
Vayrynen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Joe tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vayrynen tries to work over Joe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vayrynen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joe's elbow.
Vayrynen misses with a punch to the body.
Joe tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Joe working aggressively here.
Vayrynen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vayrynen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vayrynen.
Vayrynen misses with some punches.
Joe with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vayrynen can't find room to land a body shot as Joe controls the action. #T4#
Joe throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vayrynen blocks it with crossed arms.
Vayrynen misses with a punch to the body.
Vayrynen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vayrynen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vayrynen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Joe or not.
Joe tries a knee to the head but Vayrynen blocks it.
Vayrynen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joe's elbow.
Joe misses with some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vayrynen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vayrynen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vayrynen tries to work over Joe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vayrynen misses with the head strike.
Joe has a couple of punches blocked by Vayrynen.
Vayrynen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Joe tries to land a knee to the head but Vayrynen blocks with his arms.
Vayrynen cracks Joe with a nice body shot.
Vayrynen throws a head punch that misses.
Joe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paavo Vayrynen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Paavo Vayrynen's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL#
Vayrynen clinches up with Joe and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Vayrynen on the inside.
Joe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Vayrynen fails to land.
Vayrynen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Joe with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Joe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Joe.
Vayrynen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Joe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vayrynen misses with the head strike.
Vayrynen misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe trying to land knees to the body.
Vayrynen has a couple of punches blocked by Joe.
Vayrynen tries a body shot but Joe blocks it.
Joe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Joe prevents a body shot from Vayrynen. #T1#
Joe lands with a short shot to the head. #CUT2#Paavo Vayrynen's cut is getting worse.
Vayrynen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Joe struggles to land a body shot inside as Vayrynen controls his hands.
Vayrynen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vayrynen working aggressively here.
Vayrynen blocks a body shot from Joe.
Vayrynen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vayrynen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joes head.
Vayrynen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vayrynen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Vayrynen fails to land.
Vayrynen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vayrynen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joe's elbow.
Joe misses with a punch to the body.
Vayrynen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Joe working Vayrynen over with knees to the body.
Joe has a couple of punches blocked by Vayrynen.
Cottoneye Joe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Joe blocking some punches.
Joe landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Vayrynen takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knees to the body from Joe.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Joe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vayrynen avoids it.
Vayrynen tries to throw a body punch but Joe avoids it by throwing Vayrynen back against the cage.
Joe trying to land knees to the body.
Joe lands a right hand.
Vayrynen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Joe lands with a short shot to the head.
Joe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vayrynen can't find room to land a body shot as Joe controls the action.
Joe landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Joe lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A nice left hand lands by Joe. #CUT2#Paavo Vayrynen's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Joe lands a body punch.
Joe crunches a lovely knee into Vayrynen's ribcage.#T3#
Joe tries to land a knee to the head but Vayrynen blocks with his arms.
Joe working the clinch nicely. Vayrynen is working for position but Joe cracks him with a big knee to the head! Vayrynen crumples up against the cage and Joe lands two more shots before the ref can save Vayrynen! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Cottoneye Joe!
An out of breath Cottoneye Joe thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CFC 569
Date: Jul 08, 2023

#R1#
Vayrynen misses with a takedown attempt
and Parkkinen counters with a left to the body.
Vayrynen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vayrynen feints the counter takedown.
Parkkinen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT#It looks like Paavo Vayrynen has been cut.
Parkkinen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vayrynen.
Parkkinen misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Vayrynen counters with a takedown into side control.
Vayrynen is looking to take a break and control but Parkkinen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Parkkinen's coaches at FF Forever have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Parkkinen gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Vayrynen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Parkkinen defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Vayrynen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Parkkinen defends it well.
Parkkinen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vayrynen working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Parkkinen's thigh. Parkkinen counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Vayrynen looking to pass the guard.
Vayrynen sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Vayrynen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Parkkinen dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Vayrynen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Parkkinen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vayrynen 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Vayrynen looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Parkkinen has picked Vayrynen up and slammed him! Vayrynen can't keep hold of the triangle and Parkkinen manages to pass to side control!
Parkkinen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vayrynen on the ground.#T3#
Vayrynen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Parkkinen controls the position from side control.
Vayrynen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Parkkinen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vayrynen struggling a bit here.
Parkkinen tries to advance to mount but can't.
Vayrynen is looking for a sweep.#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.
Parkkinen takes a little break here. Vayrynen wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Vayrynen is looking for a sweep.
Vayrynen can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vayrynen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Parkkinen working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vayrynen is trying to improve his position.
Vayrynen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Parkkinen off and has taken his back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Paavo Vayrynen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Paavo Vayrynen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Parkkinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Vayrynen is just out of range.
Vayrynen feints the counter takedown.
Vayrynen misses with a body punch
and Vayrynen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vayrynen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vayrynen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Parkkinen defends it well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vayrynen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parkkinen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vayrynen.
Vayrynen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Parkkinen circles away.
Bahamut Parkkinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paavo Vayrynen.
Vayrynen misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Parkkinen to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Parkkinen jabs at Vayrynen's body.
Parkkinen lands a jab.
Parkkinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vayrynen can do to turn this around?
Parkkinen cracks a nice hook into Vayrynen's ribs.
Bahamut Parkkinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Parkkinen jabs at Vayrynen's body.
Vayrynen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vayrynen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vayrynen tries for a takedown but Parkkinen circles away easily
and Parkkinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#That has opened up Paavo Vayrynen's cut even more.
Vayrynen is breathing heavily.#T2#
A lazy left from Parkkinen finds it's target.
Parkkinen connects with a crisp jab.
Parkkinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vayrynen was well out of range. Poor timing from Parkkinen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parkkinen stuffs the takedown.
Vayrynen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Vayrynen throws an off balance right hand
and Parkkinen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T3#
Parkkinen thuds a left hand into Vayrynen's body.
Parkkinen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Parkkinen scores with a nice strike.
Parkkinen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Parkkinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vayrynen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#The cut above Paavo Vayrynen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nice defenses there by Parkkinen.
Parkkinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Vayrynen is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Parkkinen. Vayrynen does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Vayrynen misses with a shot to the body
and Parkkinen counters with a nice body shot.
Parkkinen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vayrynen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Parkkinen swivels and escapes.
Vayrynen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Parkkinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parkkinen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vayrynen at a distance.
Vayrynen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice straight punches there by Parkkinen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Parkkinen.#CUT#Paavo Vayrynen's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Vayrynen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #ROC#Vayrynen is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bahamut Parkkinen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Paavo Vayrynen's cut.
That's time! Parkkinen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Parkkinen throws a body punch but Vayrynen moves out of range.
Parkkinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vayrynen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Parkkinen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Vayrynen digs a good body shot into Parkkinen's ribs.
Vayrynen misses with a body shot
and Parkkinen counters with a nice uppercut.
Vayrynen has his takedown stuffed
and Parkkinen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parkkinen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vayrynen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Parkkinen misses with a two punch combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Parkkinen!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Paavo Vayrynen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bahamut Parkkinen!
An out of breath Bahamut Parkkinen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CFC 554
Date: May 20, 2023

#R1#
Good standup being displayed there by Clubber as he connects with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Paavo Vayrynen has been cut.
Clubber's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Clubber duly obliges.
Vayrynen shoots for a double leg takedown but Clubber sprawls well. He's pushed Vayrynen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Clubber looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Clubber throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Vayrynen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Clubber!
Vayrynen working away.#SUB#
Vayrynen tries for a kimura but Clubber is defending well. #SUB#
Vayrynen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Clubber, who protects the arm well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Vayrynen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Clubber is trying to improve his position.
Clubber can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Clubber is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Vayrynen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Clubber knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Vayrynen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clubber is trying to control Vayrynen's posture but Vayrynen avoids it. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Clubber tries to buck Vayrynen off but Vayrynen is having none of it.
Clubber stuck in half guard on the bottom here.#SUB#
Vayrynen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Vayrynen moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SUB#
Vayrynen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Vayrynen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3##SUB#
Vayrynen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Vayrynen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Vayrynen is trying to get an arm triangle but Clubber is defending well. #SUB#
Vayrynen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Clubber has escaped the position, nice work there.
Vayrynen tries to advance to mount but can't.
Clubber tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Clubber wants to control but Vayrynen postures up.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Vayrynen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Clubber can't do much from the bottom here.
Clubber is not content to let Vayrynen control the position.
Clubber struggling a bit here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clubber is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clubber manages to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paavo Vayrynen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paavo Vayrynen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Clubber works Vayrynen's body with a nice hook.
Vayrynen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Clubber.
Clubber punishes Vayrynen's body with a nice straight punch.
Vayrynen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Clubber tries to avoid it but Vayrynen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Clubber to the ground. Clubber escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Vayrynen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Clubber napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
Vayrynen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Clubber, who protects the arm well.
Clubber is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Vayrynen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Clubber tries to improve position but can't. #T1##SUB#
Vayrynen goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Clubber rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Vayrynen's guard! Nice work there by Clubber! #SUB#
Vayrynen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Clubber wants to stand but Vayrynen has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Vayrynen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Clubber defends well.
Clubber is looking to stand up but Vayrynen won't let him. #SUB#
Vayrynen has his foot on Clubber's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Clubber works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Vayrynen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Clubber wants to stand but Vayrynen has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T2#
Clubber really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vayrynen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Clubber must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vayrynen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Clubber fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vayrynen, pushing him back against the cage.
Clubber blocks a body shot from Vayrynen.
Clubber misses with some punches. #T3#
Vayrynen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vayrynen is looking for a takedown.
Clubber gets through Vayrynen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vayrynen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Vayrynen jumps guard but Clubber stands there with Vayrynen around his waist. Vayrynen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paavo Vayrynen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clubber misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vayrynen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Clubber misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vayrynen tries to pull guard but Clubber forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Vayrynen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Vayrynen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Clubber gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Clubber misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Clubber creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Clubber misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vayrynen trying to control the position but instead, Clubber has worked for underhooks and has pushed Vayrynen into the cage.
Vayrynen trying to stall but Clubber improves his position.
A short uppercut from Clubber.
A shot in the inside from Clubber.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Clubber.
Clubber keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vayrynen's efforts to push away.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Clubber as Vayrynen tries to tie him up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clubber.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vayrynen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Clubber has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A right hand to the body from Vayrynen.
Vayrynen misses with some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clubber lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Clubber showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Paavo Vayrynen's cut.
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#
Clubber throws a hook but Vayrynen avoids it easily.
Vayrynen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Clubber throws a hook but Vayrynen blocks it.
Clubber misses with a double jab.
Vayrynen with a poor takedown #KD2#
and Clubber counters with a nice right hand that sends Vayrynen toppling to the canvas! Vayrynen scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Clubber finish him?!#CUT2#Paavo Vayrynen's cut is getting worse.
Clubber misses with a straight left.
Horrible takedown attempt by Vayrynen or perhaps it was just good defense by Clubber, which made it look bad.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Clubber lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Vayrynen falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jimmy Clubber!

Event: CFC 543
Date: Apr 08, 2023

#R1#
Vayrynen moves away from the strike by Clappertron.
Clappertron throws a looping overhand right but Vayrynen ducks down to avoid it.
Clappertron walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vayrynen cracks a nice hook into Clappertron's ribs.
Vayrynen misses with a takedown attempt - Clappertron sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vayrynen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Clappertron cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Paavo Vayrynen has been cut.
Vayrynen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Clappertron counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vayrynen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Clappertron scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#KD#
Clappertron feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Vayrynen sprawling to the canvas! Vayrynen rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Clappertron finish him?! #ROC#Vayrynen is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Paavo Vayrynen's cut even more.
Paavo Vayrynen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clappertron drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Vayrynen's head, knocking him out cold! Clappertron is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Randal Clappertron!
An out of breath Randal Clappertron thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CFC 525
Date: Feb 04, 2023

#R1#
Gravius Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vayrynen lands a slapping body shot.
Gravius Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vayrynen swings for the body but Gravius Jr moves out of range. #TD2#
Vayrynen looking to score a takedown here. Gravius Jr is defending well but Vayrynen drives through and ends up in Gravius Jr's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vayrynen is looking to pass into half guard but Gravius Jr pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gravius Jr is in guard.#REVR#
Gravius Jr preventing the sweep.
Gravius Jr trying to stand up but can't free himself from Vayrynen's guard.
Vayrynen working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Vayrynen looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Gravius Jr has picked Vayrynen up and slammed him! Vayrynen can't keep hold of the triangle and Gravius Jr manages to pass to side control!
Vayrynen manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gravius Jr's best efforts.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Vayrynen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Vayrynen is looking for a sweep. Gravius Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Vayrynen actively working from the bottom here.
Gravius Jr wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Vayrynen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gravius Jr pulls his head out easily.
Vayrynen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Vayrynen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gravius Jr pulls his head out easily. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gravius Jr tries to stand and escape but Vayrynen is controlling the position.
Gravius Jr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Vayrynen looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Vayrynen looking for subs from the bottom but Gravius Jr mounts him!
Gravius Jr wants to get back to his feet but Vayrynen is holding on tight.
Vayrynen should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Vayrynen tries to reverse the position but Gravius Jr maintains control.
Vayrynen is still trying to improve position.#T3#
Vayrynen tries to lock up and control but Gravius Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gravius Jr is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Vayrynen is working to get back to half guard.
Vayrynen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Vayrynen is trying desperately to improve position.
Vayrynen keeps trying to improve his position.
Gravius Jr tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment. #T4#
Vayrynen is looking to improve his position but Gravius Jr isn't that keen on the idea.#SU#
Gravius Jr stands up from mount. Strange move.
Vayrynen has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Gravius Jr is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Vayrynen misses with a wild body shot.
Gravius Jr thinks about countering with a head kick.
Gravius Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gravius Jr motions for Vayrynen to come forward. Gravius Jr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Vayrynen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gravius Jr tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Vayrynen is in Gravius Jr's guard.
Vayrynen trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gravius Jr manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Vayrynen looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Gravius Jr has picked Vayrynen up and slammed him! Vayrynen can't keep hold of the triangle and Gravius Jr manages to pass to side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sellus Gravius Jr dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Gravius Jr drives through and clinches with Vayrynen against the cage.
Gravius Jr putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Vayrynen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Gravius Jr misses with a knee strike.
Vayrynen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vayrynen avoiding damage as Gravius Jr throws knees to the body.
Gravius Jr looking to throw knees to the head but Vayrynen is blocking nicely.
Gravius Jr missing with knees to the body.
Gravius Jr using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Gravius Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vayrynen is defending well for now.
Vayrynen looking to stall.
Gravius Jr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gravius Jr utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Vayrynen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gravius Jr throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gravius Jr tries a knee to the head but Vayrynen blocks it.
Vayrynen is breathing heavily.#T1#
Vayrynen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gravius Jr working Vayrynen over with knees to the body.
Gravius Jr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gravius Jr connects with a nasty looking knee right to Vayrynen's face. #CUT#It looks like Paavo Vayrynen has been cut.
Vayrynen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gravius Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vayrynen.
Gravius Jr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gravius Jr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vayrynen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vayrynen avoiding damage.
Gravius Jr trying to land knees to the body.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Vayrynen has eaten all the pies!
Vayrynen wants to stall.
Vayrynen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Vayrynen is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Gravius Jr has denied him.
Vayrynen is stalling here. #T2#
Gravius Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vayrynen avoids it.
Gravius Jr connects with a knee to the head. #CUT#That has opened up Paavo Vayrynen's cut even more.
Gravius Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vayrynen.
Gravius Jr trying to land knees to the body.
Vayrynen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vayrynen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gravius Jr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gravius Jr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gravius Jr trying to land knees to the body.
Gravius Jr misses with a knee to the head.
Vayrynen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gravius Jr utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Gravius Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vayrynen can do to turn this around?
Vayrynen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T3#
Gravius Jr missing with knees to the body.
Vayrynen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gravius Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vayrynen avoids it.
Gravius Jr landing knees to the body.
Gravius Jr lands a knee to the head.
Gravius Jr has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Vayrynen - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Gravius Jr, and another! Vayrynen is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Sellus Gravius Jr!
Sellus Gravius Jr thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 15, 2023

#R1##TD#
Jookiba drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Jookiba got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vayrynen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jookiba has managed to get both his arms back between Vayrynen's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Vayrynen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jookiba can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vayrynen has a closed guard, preventing Jookiba from standing up.
Jookiba stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vayrynen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vayrynen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jookiba.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jookiba throwing strikes but missing.
Vayrynen wants to sweep here but Jookiba controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Vayrynen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T1#
Vayrynen pulls Jookiba in to control the position. #SUB2#
Vayrynen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jookiba doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jookiba manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Jookiba is sitting in close to Vayrynen's body. Vayrynen has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Jookiba is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Jookiba is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Vayrynen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Paavo Vayrynen!
Paavo Vayrynen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CFC 390k Testie 4
Date: Nov 20, 2022

#R1#
Vayrynen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vayrynen scores with a decent looking hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vayrynen. That's going to slow Wong Dong down.
Wong Dong takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wong Dong connects with a right hand. Vayrynen shakes it off.#CUT2#It looks like Paavo Vayrynen has been cut.#CL2#
Wong Dong closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wong Dong manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Vayrynen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vayrynen tries to throw a body punch but Wong Dong avoids it by throwing Vayrynen back against the cage.
Vayrynen trying to land knees to the body.
Vayrynen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #BC#
Vayrynen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vayrynen could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Vayrynen lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vayrynen throws a looping overhand right but Wong Dong ducks down to avoid it.
Wong Dong 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.
Vayrynen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice uppercut lands for Vayrynen. That snapped Wong Dong's head back. #T1#
Vayrynen circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Wong Dong to the canvas! Wong Dong doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Vayrynen keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paavo Vayrynen!

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