Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: C298: Queiroz vs Mahogany II
Date: Apr 21, 2024

#R1#
Entreri fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Takala looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Entreri throws a jab when Takala was well out of range.
Takala throwing a counter right hand but Entreri manages to avoid it.
Entreri misses with a body shot.
Takala throwing a counter right hand but Entreri manages to avoid it.
Entreri misses with a jab to the body
and Takala counters with a two punch combo.
Entreri misses with a straight right.
Takala swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Entreri connects with a body shot.
Entreri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body punch from Entreri.
Entreri misses with an uppercut.
Takala seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Entreri misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from Takala on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That kick from Entreri tenderised Takala's leg. Takala is trying to keep his angry face on.
A jab from Entreri misses.
Entreri misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Takala misses the target.#T1#
Entreri lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Entreri has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Entreri just misses with a punch to the body.
Takala appears to be looking for a big counter.
Takala looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Entreri misses the body punch
enabling Takala to counter with a crisp jab.
Takala blocks a jab.
It looked like Takala was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Entreri misses with a left hand
and Takala counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Entreri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takala moves away.
Takala throwing a counter right hand but Entreri manages to avoid it.
A nice leg kick from Entreri, right into the meat of the thigh.
Entreri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Entreri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takala moves away.
Entreri misses with a body shot.
Takala feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Entreri misses with a hook. Takala ducked under it nicely.
Takala quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Entreri scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Entreri lands a slapping body shot. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takala takes one to the chin there.
Entreri throws a leg kick but Takala sees it coming and moves out of range.
Entreri lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Takala circles away quickly and effectively.
A little feinted left hand from Takala on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Entreri misses with a right hand
and Takala counters with a nice body shot.
Entreri throws a lazy right hand but Takala sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Takala avoids the body shot from Entreri.
Entreri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takala.
Takala is looking for a counter combo.
Takala takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Entreri digs a good hook to Takala's body.
Entreri misses the jab.
Takala seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Entreri shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Takala swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Entreri throws a hook but Takala avoids it easily.
Takala swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Takala takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Takala ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Takala walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Entreri lands a glancing blow to the side of Takala's head.
Entreri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takala appears to be looking for a big counter.
Takala uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Entreri.
Entreri throws a big shot that misses.
Takala throws a big counter combination but Entreri scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Takala moves out of range of the strikes.
Entreri misses with a shot to the body
and Takala cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Entreri throws a leg kick
and Takala counters with a left to the body.
Entreri misses with a shot to the body
and Takala counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Entreri. Takala does a little dance to reset his feet.
Takala swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Takala slips a jab from Entreri.
Takala has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Entreri finds it's way round the side to connect with Takala's head.
Entreri misses with a hook. Takala ducked under it nicely.
Entreri swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Takala counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
No joy there for Entreri, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Takala seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Entreri throws a jab but it's blocked by Takala.
It looked like Takala wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Entreri misses with a hook. Takala ducked under it nicely.
Entreri takes a swing at Takala's ribcage but misses.
Takala was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Takala defending well as Entreri loads up on a big left hand.
Takala displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Entreri throws out the jab.
It looked like Takala wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Entreri looks to throw the jab but Takala is out of range.
Entreri looks to land a right hand but Takala moved out of range.
Takala throwing a counter right hand but Entreri manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Artemis Entreri dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Entreri throws a predictable looking body shot
and Takala connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Entreri swings widly with a right hand
and Takala counters with a straight right hand.
Entreri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takala was well out of range. Poor timing from Entreri.
Entreri misses with a hook.
It looked like Takala wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Entreri jabs at Takala's body.
Entreri misses with an uppercut. Takala saw that one coming.
Entreri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takala manages to avoid it.
It looked like Takala wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Entreri looks to land a left hand but Takala moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Takala on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Takala might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Entreri swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Takala.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Entreri misses with a hook
and Takala connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Entreri lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Entreri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Entreri is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takala. #T1#
Entreri looks to score with a jab to the body but Takala is just out of range.
As Entreri looks to move away, Takala throws a big counter combo but Entreri just gets out of the way.
Entreri slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Entreri turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Entreri missing with a left hand there. Takala was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Entreri has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Takala keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Entreri.
Takala throwing a counter right hand but Entreri manages to avoid it.
Takala ducks under a wild hook from Entreri.
Takala throwing a counter right hand but Entreri manages to avoid it.
Takala uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Entreri.
Takala takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A shot to the liver by Entreri. Beautiful body shot.
Entreri throws a sloppy body shot
and Entreri takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A bone on bone clash there as Takala blocks the leg kick.
Takala fires out a quick counter leg kick but Entreri just manages to avoid it.
Entreri is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T2#
Entreri throws an off balance right hand
and Takala counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Takala uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Entreri.
Takala takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #ROC2#Takala is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takala uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Entreri.
Takala swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Artemis Entreri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Entreri throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Entreri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Entreri just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheers as Entreri lands an impressive looking overhand right. Takala doesn't seem phased though.
Entreri does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A counter left hand to the body from Takala misses its target.
Tino Takala is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Entreri rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Entreri takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Entreri uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Takala dodges the punch combination from Entreri. #T3#
Entreri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Artemis Entreri seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Entreri throws a body punch but Takala moves out of range.
Entreri turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Takala staying out of range there.
Takala moves out of range of the strikes.
Entreri throws a body punch but Takala moves out of range.
Entreri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takala was well out of range. Poor timing from Entreri.
A quick step to the side and Takala tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Takala.
Takala throwing a counter right hand but Entreri manages to avoid it.
Entreri is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takala.
A quick step to the side and Takala tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Entreri works Takala's body with a nice hook.
Takala uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Entreri.
A quick step to the side and Takala tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T4#
Takala slips under a jab.
Takala is looking for a counter combo.
Takala ducks under a wild hook from Entreri.
It looked like Takala wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Entreri throws a body punch but Takala moves out of range.
Takala is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Takala takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A nice leg kick from Entreri, right into the meat of the thigh.
Entreri throws a shot to the body.
Entreri misses with an uppercut
and Entreri takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takala moves out of range as Entreri strikes.
Entreri waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Takala.
Takala seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Takala slips under a jab from Entreri.
Entreri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takala throws a big counter combination but Entreri scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Artemis Entreri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Entreri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takala moves away.
Takala swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Entreri scoring well with a low kick there.
Entreri rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Takala counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Entreri misses with an uppercut
and Takala counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Takala needs to keep his hands up - Entreri had a free shot at his head there.
Entreri throws a hook but Takala avoids it easily.
Entreri misses with a left hand
and Takala counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Entreri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takala moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Entreri misses.
Takala throwing a counter right hand but Entreri manages to avoid it.
Takala bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Takala is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Takala slips a jab from Entreri.
Entreri takes a swing at Takala's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Takala was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1#
Entreri looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Entreri scores with a decent looking hook.
Entreri misses the jab.
Takala moves out of range as Entreri strikes.
Takala was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Entreri swings away with a body shot that misses
and Takala counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Entreri throws a poor cross that misses
and Takala counters with a stiff right hand.
Entreri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Entreri looks to move away, Takala throws a big counter combo but Entreri just gets out of the way.
Entreri misses with the combination.
It looked like Takala was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Entreri.
Entreri takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Entreri is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takala.
Takala appears to be looking for a big counter.
A solid leg kick lands there for Entreri.
Takala is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Entreri misses the shot to the body.
Takala is looking to counter punch.
Tino Takala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Takala chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Entreri can pounce on him.
Takala moves away from the strike by Entreri.
Takala swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Entreri throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Takala counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Takala ducks under a wild hook from Entreri.
A little feinted left hand from Takala on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Entreri misses with a body shot.
A big left from Entreri misses.
It looked like Takala wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Entreri scores with the left hand. Takala knows he should have avoided that one.
Entreri throws a predictable looking body shot
and Takala counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Takala slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Takala misses the target.
Entreri misses with a looping right.
Entreri misses with a jab to the body
and Takala counters with a crisp right that sends Entreri to the canvas! Takala follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tino Takala!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Tino Takala waved his t-shirt featuring Shadow Realm Apparel's logo in front of the cameras.
Artemis Entreri spoke after the fight, saying 'Nice shot man, we'll roll it back some time.'.

Event: C295: Queiroz vs Nakagawa II
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1#
Panda shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Takala defends it nicely.
Panda misses with a takedown
enabling Takala to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like D.D Panda has been cut.
D.D Panda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Panda misses the body punch
and Takala counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Panda connects with a body shot that sends Takala's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Takala counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Panda tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Takala connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Panda fails in his attempt to clinch.
Panda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takala unleashes a big counter combination but Panda bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Panda shoots in for a takedown but Takala shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for D.D Panda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Panda throws the left hand but Takala avoids the punch easily.
Takala looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD#
Panda scores with a takedown into Takala's guard.
Panda looking to pass the guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Panda 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. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Takala on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Panda shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Takala as he avoids it easily.
Panda missing with a left hand there. Takala was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Panda is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takala.
Takala doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Panda closes the distance but Takala moves to the side
and Takala counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#D.D Panda's cut is getting worse.
Panda looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T4#
Panda moves in looking to clinch but Takala pushes him off.
Panda throws a right hand that misses
and Takala makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A punch lands to the side of Takala 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Panda fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Panda lands a nice looking body shot.
Panda has a takedown stuffed.
Takala unleashes a big counter combination but Panda bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Takala is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Panda rushes Takala and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Panda fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tino Takala will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on D.D Panda's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Panda looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Panda shoots in for a double leg but Takala sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Takala is looking for the big counter here.
Panda gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Takala counters with a stiff right hand.
Panda misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Takala counter with a right hand.
Panda fails to land the takedown.
Takala lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for D.D Panda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda takes a swing at Takala's ribcage but misses.
Takala tries a quick counter leg kick but Panda is wise to it.
Panda shoots for a double leg takedown but Takala sprawls well. He's pushed Panda's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T1#
Panda swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Takala throws a counter combo.
Panda misses with a takedown
and Takala counters with a left to the body.
Panda throws a lazy uppercut
and Takala counters with a nice uppercut.
Takala blocks a jab.
Takala throws out a counter right but Panda avoids it with no problem.
Panda fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Panda comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tino Takala is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Panda doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Takala counters with a nice uppercut.
Panda tries to close the distance and clinch but Takala swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Panda.
Takala let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Takala has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Takala bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Takala unleashes a big counter combination but Panda bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
Panda closes the distance and clinches.
Panda tries to pull guard but Takala won't allow it. #BC2#
Takala manages to break the clinch.
Panda tests Takala's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Panda swings for the body but Takala moves out of range.
Takala is looking for the big counter here.
Takala slips a jab from Panda.
Takala is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Panda looks to land a right hand but Takala moved out of range.#T3#
Panda tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Takala counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Panda rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Takala counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#D.D Panda's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Panda closes this distance looking for a takedown but Takala circles away.
Takala swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Panda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takala.
Panda throws a jab but it's blocked by Takala.
Panda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takala manages to avoid it.
Panda shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Takala counters with a nice leg kick. #T4#
Panda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Takala swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tino Takala is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Takala slips a jab and a cross from Panda.
Takala throws out a counter right but Panda avoids it with no problem.
Takala circles away from the clinch attempt.
A big right from Panda misses.
Tino Takala seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Panda wants to clinch
and Takala connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Panda tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Takala defends well and Panda ends up having to push Takala into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Panda trying to control the position but instead, Takala has worked for underhooks and has pushed Panda into the cage.#BC2#
Takala escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Panda throws an off balance right hand
and Takala counters with a three punch combo that has Panda backing up. Panda nods at Takala to acknowledge the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tino Takala showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on D.D Panda's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Takala drops his hands momentarily and Panda takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Panda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takala moves away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Panda, as that shot connected.
Takala stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Takala wants it to stay on the feet.
Panda throws a sloppy body shot
and Takala counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Panda shoots and misses
and Takala counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Takala avoids the body shot from Panda.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda misses with a shot to the body
and Takala counters with a straight right hand.
Panda swings widly with a right hand
and Takala counters with a left and a right that stings Panda.
Panda has his takedown stuffed
and Takala counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#Panda is rocked!#CUT2#Jeez, D.D Panda's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for D.D Panda. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Panda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takala flicks out a counter leg kick but Panda steps away.
Takala avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Panda fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Takala, pushing him back against the cage.
Panda is trying to stall.
Panda has Takala pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Takala breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Panda tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Takala connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tino Takala!
After the big win, Tino Takala made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Shadow Realm Apparel and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: SMASH: Barkley vs Dredd
Date: Apr 07, 2024

#R1#
Kowalkiewicz misses with a hook. Vrjalya ducked under it nicely.
Vrjalya tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a looping right.
Vrjalya slips under a jab.
Vrjalya is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Vrjalya on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vrjalya blocks a jab.
Vrjalya drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kowalkiewicz defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a wild body shot.
Vrjalya is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Vrjalya takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CUT#It looks like Ken Vrjalya has been cut.
We've been told by Kowalkiewicz's head coaches at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Kowalkiewicz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kowalkiewicz is looking to clinch.
Vrjalya avoids the head kick by Kowalkiewicz.
Vrjalya tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kowalkiewicz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vrjalya feints the counter takedown.
Kowalkiewicz throws a shot from downtown. Vrjalya moves away and avoids it.
Vrjalya moves forwards but Kowalkiewicz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kowalkiewicz throws a body kick that misses.
Vrjalya changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T2#
A punch combination from Kowalkiewicz misses.
Vrjalya shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kowalkiewicz tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Vrjalya counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Vrjalya.
Vrjalya pushes down on Kowalkiewicz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kowalkiewicz is staying active underneath Vrjalya, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Vrjalya looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Vrjalya keeps trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kowalkiewicz trying to get back to full guard but Vrjalya takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Vrjalya wants to take Kowalkiewicz's back here but Kowalkiewicz is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Kowalkiewicz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vrjalya pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish. #T4#
Vrjalya content just to control the position here.
Vrjalya tries to take Kowalkiewicz's back but instead Kowalkiewicz uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Kowalkiewicz is not content to let Vrjalya control the position.
Vrjalya tries to pass to full mount but Kowalkiewicz defends it. #SUB2#
Vrjalya seems to be looking for submissions.
Vrjalya wants to pass the guard but Kowalkiewicz is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vrjalya is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Vrjalya wants to control the pace but Kowalkiewicz is squirming around nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Michał Kowalkiewicz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ken Vrjalya's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kowalkiewicz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kowalkiewicz lands a big head kick that sends Vrjalya to the canvas! Kowalkiewicz follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michał Kowalkiewicz!

Event: SMASH: Railio vs Frewin
Date: Mar 31, 2024

#R1#
White misses with a left hand
and Mountain counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
White throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Mountain misses its intended target.
A big right from White misses.
Barron White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from White misses the target.
Mountain looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mountain slips a jab from White.
As White backs off Mountain throws a huge counter combo but White manages to avoid it all.
A punch combination from Mountain misses.
White misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mountain pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts White, as that shot connected. #CUT#It looks like Tauski Mountain has been cut.
White throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
White throws a poor cross that misses
and Mountain counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Mountain moves into range and connects with a jab.
White throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mountain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
White throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mountain sees it coming and avoids it easily.
White misses with a body shot.
White misses with a looping left.
Mountain appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Mountain misses its intended target.
White tries to score with a low kick but Mountain moves his leg out of the way.
White stuns Mountain with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
White scores with a jab to the head.
White throws a poor cross that misses
and Mountain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mountain staying out of range there.
Mountain looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A low kick from Mountain is predictable there
and White counters with a low kick, right behind Mountain 's knee. #T2#
Mountain fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
White misses with a looping left.
White fails to land with a series of punches.
White misses with a hook. Mountain ducked under it nicely.
Mountain slips a jab from White.
Mountain doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
White wants to land a leg kick but Mountain is out of range.
Mountain throws a counter combo.
White throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mountain counters with a nice leg kick.
Mountain blocks a jab.
White lands the left hand.#CUT#That has opened up Tauski Mountain's cut even more.
White misses with a hook.
A low kick from White misses
and Mountain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
White throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mountain looks like he wants to counter punch here.
White tries a low kick but Mountain avoids it.
White throws a body shot but no joy.
White smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
White throws a sloppy body shot
and Mountain counters with a straight right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from White.
The fighters circling - White throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
White just misses with a punch to the body.
White ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mountain moves away.
Mountain misses with a body kick.
White moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T4#
White doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
White throws a lazy uppercut
and Mountain counters with a lovely straight right hand!
White fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mountain on the side of the head.#CUT#The cut above Tauski Mountain's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
White jabs Mountain to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mountain misses with an uppercut. White saw that one coming.
Mountain throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Some bone on bone action there as White checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
White lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT#Tauski Mountain's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Nice body kick there by White.
Mountain uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from White.
Mountain is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! White had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
White throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
White throws a poor cross that misses
and Mountain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Barron White dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tauski Mountain's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
White scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mountain blocks a jab.
White throws a jab when Mountain was well out of range.
Mountain swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
White lands with an uppercut that bounces Mountain off the cage and back into range.
White takes a swing at Mountain's ribcage but misses.
White lands a nice shot to the body.
White lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
White throws a push kick but Mountain slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White misses with a wild body shot.
Mountain tries a quick counter leg kick but White is wise to it.
White throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mountain counters with a straight right hand.
White keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
White throws out a loose jab but Mountain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tauski Mountain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
White ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mountain moves away.
White throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from White. Mountain does a little dance to reset his feet.
White throws a good cross that connects.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Barron White!
Our winner, Barron White, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: DC 140: Wife v Ruyjini
Date: Mar 24, 2024

#R1#
Nickle shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Aydin but Aydin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice shot lands for Aydin.
Aydin throws an overhand right that lands on Nickle's shoulder, as Nickle tries to avoid the shot. #TD#
Nickle feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB2#
Aydin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nickle doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nickle manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Aydin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Aydin keeping moving, preventing Nickle from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickle preventing the sweep.
Nickle wants to pass the guard but Aydin is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Aydin working for a triangle but Nickle defends it easily. #T1#
Aydin keeping moving, preventing Nickle from controlling successfully.
Nickle lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nickle looking to pass the guard.
Our spies down at at Ludus Magnus inform us that Aydin has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Nickle trying to control the position from guard on top but Aydin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aydin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nickle.
Nickle has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Aydin has momentary wrist control but Nickle slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Aydin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nickle is aware though and is defending well.
Nickle works over Aydin with some ground and pound from guard.
Nickle missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
Nickle wants to control from the top but Aydin keeps moving.
Nickle throwing strikes from guard but Aydin blocks nicely.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nickle trying to control but Aydin is working from the bottom.
Nickle working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nickle's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Aydin has his foot on Nickle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nickle works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Nickle avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nickle throws a big right hand that misses.
Nickle is looking to work some ground and pound but Aydin has wrist control.
Aydin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nickle. #SUB2#
Aydin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nickle can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nickle throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Nickle wants to control from the top but Aydin keeps moving.
Nickle with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nickle tries to free his leg and advance position but Aydin is retaining full guard.
Nickle postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Aydin working for a triangle but Nickle defends it easily.
Nickle passes into half guard.
Aydin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Aydin.#SUB2#
Aydin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nickle stopping the sweep attempt from Aydin.#T4##SUB2#
Aydin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nickle can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Nickle drops back, looking for a kneebar! Aydin looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Aydin looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Aydin! #REVB#
Nickle stops Aydin from passing to mount.
Nickle is trying to control Aydin's posture but Aydin avoids it. #SUB2#
Aydin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nickle has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nickle throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Harun Aydin will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Aydin tries to keep at a distance but Nickle has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Aydin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Nickle closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nickle managing to block the knees to the body from Aydin.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aydin. #TD2#
Aydin manages to pull guard.
Nickle throwing strikes but missing.
Nickle throwing strikes from guard but Aydin blocks nicely.
Aydin is trying to control the position but Nickle postures up.
Harun Aydin has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickle throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Aydin working for a triangle but Nickle defends it easily.
Nickle is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
Nickle makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nickle postures up in Aydin's guard and throws a big left but Aydin blocks it. #SUB2#
Aydin working for a triangle but Nickle defends it easily. #SUB2#
Aydin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nickle defends well.#SUB2#
Nickle got a little sloppy there for a moment and Aydin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nickle has managed to get both his arms back between Aydin's legs - danger averted.
Nickle wants to pass the guard but Aydin is keeping the position.#SUB#
Nickle is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Aydin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Aydin has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Nickle has control of Aydin's left arm, preventing Aydin from doing any damage. #T2##SUB#
Nickle is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aydin is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aydin trying to control but Nickle is working from the bottom.
Aydin preventing the sweep.
Aydin tries to free his leg and advance position but Nickle is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Nickle is looking for a triangle but Aydin pushes his legs off easily.
Aydin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nickle is keeping the position for now.
Aydin trying to control but Nickle is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Nickle is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Nickle throws his legs up looking for a submission but Aydin uses it to pass to side control.
Nickle tries to bench press Aydin off him but Aydin keeps the position. #SUB2#
Aydin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Nickle is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nickle throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage. #SUB2#
Aydin goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Nickle rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Aydin's guard! Nice work there by Nickle! #T4##SUB2#
Aydin looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Nickle has picked Aydin up and slammed him! Aydin can't keep hold of the triangle and Nickle manages to pass to side control!#SUB#
Nickle tries for a kimura but Aydin is defending well.
Aydin manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aydin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Aydin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nickle.
Aydin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Aydin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nickle defends well.
Nickle advances position into side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aydin is looking to reverse the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Dill Nickle will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Aydin throws a right hand that misses
enabling Nickle to counter with a crisp jab.
Aydin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nickle's head backwards.#TD#
Nickle gets the takedown into side control.
Nickle scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Aydin to see if he's OK.
Aydin struggling a bit here.
Aydin tries to improve position but can't.
Aydin on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Aydin on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #ROC#Aydin is rocked!#SUB#
Nickle tries for a kimura but Aydin is defending well.
Aydin is still in real trouble! Can Nickle finish him?
A big shot lands for Nickle! That's hurt Aydin! Will he recover? Nickle fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dill Nickle!
Dill Nickle seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: C288: Albatross vs Femme IV
Date: Mar 17, 2024

#R1#
Haden misses with a takedown
and Takala counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Haden scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Takala doesn't seem bothered though.
A decent looking cross lands there for Haden.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Haden.
Haden throws a right hand that misses
and Haden takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Haden has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gunner's School of Combat in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haden fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Takala is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for ZaDarius Haden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haden throws a lazy uppercut
and Takala counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Haden throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Takala was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Takala displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Haden.
Haden fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Haden throws a poor cross that misses
and Takala counters with a straight right hand.
Haden cracks Takala with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Haden moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#TD#
Haden feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Haden prevents Takala from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Haden postures up in Takala's guard and throws a big left but Takala blocks it.
Haden trying to control but Takala is working from the bottom.
Haden is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Takala is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Haden is controlling him.
Haden throwing strikes but missing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Haden's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Haden working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Haden trying to control but Takala is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Haden tries to free his leg and advance position but Takala is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Takala avoids the body shot from Haden.
Haden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takala.
A countering left hand to the body from Takala misses.
Takala takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Takala takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL#
Haden drives through and clinches with Takala against the cage.
Takala wants to break the clinch but can't.
Takala wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Haden has him pressed against the cage.
Takala blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Takala tries to break free but Haden pushes him back against the cage.
Haden is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Takala is trying to push Haden away but Haden has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Takala is looking to break free of the clinch but Haden has double underhooks.
Haden keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Takala's efforts to push away.
Takala looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Takala wants to break the clinch but can't.
Haden can't find room to land a body shot as Takala controls the action.
Haden tries to throw a body punch but Takala avoids it by throwing Haden back against the cage. #BC#
Haden breaks the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takala was well out of range. Poor timing from Haden.
Takala on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

ZaDarius Haden dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Haden misses with a double jab.
Haden misses with a hook to the body
and Takala counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Haden misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Takala counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Haden darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Haden shoots and misses
and Takala counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Haden fails with the takedown
letting Takala counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takala needs to keep his hands up - Haden had a free shot at his head there.
A telegraphed right hand from Haden misses the target.
Haden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takala throws out a counter right but Haden avoids it with no problem.
Takala has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T1#
Haden swings away with a body shot that misses
and Takala counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Haden has his takedown stuffed#KD2#
and Takala counters with a crisp one two that drops Haden! Takala thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Haden to his feet! Haden is in big trouble!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for ZaDarius Haden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haden rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Takala connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Haden shoots in for a double leg but Takala sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Takala is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Haden cracks Takala with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Takala moves away from the strike by Haden.
Takala looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Haden clobbers Takala with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Haden throws a jab but it's blocked by Takala. #T2#
Haden shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Takala counters with a right hand to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haden doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Takala connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Haden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takala is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Haden with a body shot.
Haden connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Haden scores with a hook.
Tino Takala is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Haden misses the body punch
and Takala counters with a three punch combo that has Haden backing up. Haden nods at Takala to acknowledge the strikes.
Haden shoots in for a takedown but Takala shows good takedown defense.
Takala unleashes a big counter combination but Haden bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T3#
Haden throws a right hand that misses
enabling Takala to counter with a crisp jab.
Haden throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Takala makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Takala ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Haden with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Takala counter with a right hand.
Tino Takala is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Haden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takala.
Tino Takala seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Haden throws a lazy uppercut
and Takala counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Haden scores with a jab to the jaw.
Haden misses with a hook to the body #KD2#
and Takala counters with a crisp one two that drops Haden! Takala thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Haden to his feet! Haden is in big trouble!#ROC2#Haden is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haden throws a left and a right that both miss
and Takala rattles Haden with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Haden tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Takala dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Haden stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tino Takala!
An out of breath and clearly excited Tino Takala thanked Shadow Realm Apparel for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: DMMA 299 Panda vs Ship
Date: Mar 09, 2024

#R1#
Vrjalya staying out of range there.
And Vrjalya tries to counter it with a takedown but Kicklighter pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vrjalya slips a straight right by Kicklighter.
Kicklighter misses with a combination #TD2#
and Vrjalya counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Vrjalya advances to half guard.
Vrjalya looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kicklighter is trying to maintain the position but Vrjalya is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Vrjalya is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1#
Vrjalya trying to mount his opponent but Kicklighter defends it. #SUB2#
Vrjalya is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kicklighter is just riding it out for now. Vrjalya eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Vrjalya is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kicklighter doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vrjalya.
Vrjalya seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kicklighter does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #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.
Vrjalya controlling the action here.
Vrjalya is looking to advance position but Kicklighter won't allow it.
Vrjalya wants to control but Kicklighter is keeping him busy.
Vrjalya passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kicklighter!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kicklighter is working to get back to half guard. #T3#
Vrjalya tries to control but Kicklighter wriggling away.
Vrjalya controlling the pace for now.
Vrjalya wants to take his opponent's back but Kicklighter doesn't allow it.
Vrjalya trying to control but Kicklighter is having none of it.
Kicklighter knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vrjalya on the ground.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vrjalya wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #SUB2#
Vrjalya jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Kicklighter is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Kicklighter and Vrjalya has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Kicklighter is not content to let Vrjalya control the position.
Vrjalya wants to control for a moment but Kicklighter uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vrjalya trying to advance position but Kicklighter counters by regaining guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ken Vrjalya dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Kicklighter misses with a looping left.
A jab from Kicklighter misses.
Vrjalya feints the counter takedown.
The crowd cheers as Kicklighter lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vrjalya doesn't seem phased though.
Vinicius Kicklighter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kicklighter lands with a cross.
Vrjalya takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kicklighter throws a sloppy body shot #TD2#
and Vrjalya counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Vrjalya.
Vrjalya tries to free his leg and advance position but Kicklighter is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kicklighter controlling Vrjalya's posture.
Vrjalya passes Kicklighter's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1#
Vrjalya tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kicklighter knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Vrjalya has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kicklighter trying to control but Vrjalya postures up. #SUB2#
Vrjalya is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kicklighter sees it coming and defends easily.
Vrjalya controlling the action here.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vrjalya is just content to waste time from the top position. Kicklighter takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Vrjalya pushing down on Kicklighter's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Vrjalya is trying to control. Kicklighter wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Vrjalya is pressing down on Kicklighter's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kicklighter is holding on for now.
Vrjalya is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Vrjalya trying to pass the guard but Kicklighter defending well. #T3##SUB2#
Vrjalya is working for a kimura but Kicklighter is defending it quite comfortably.
Vrjalya trying to mount his opponent but Kicklighter defends it.
Vrjalya stalling away here and it's allowed Kicklighter to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Vrjalya slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Vrjalya trying to control the action but Kicklighter is working from the bottom. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Vrjalya is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kicklighter has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Vrjalya tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Vrjalya taking a breather here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Vrjalya goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kicklighter rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Vrjalya's guard! Nice work there by Kicklighter!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ken Vrjalya will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Kicklighter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Kicklighter throws a hook but Vrjalya blocks it.
And Vrjalya tries to counter it with a takedown but Kicklighter pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vrjalya ducks under a wild hook from Kicklighter.
Vrjalya tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kicklighter lands with an uppercut that bounces Vrjalya off the cage and back into range.
Vrjalya steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kicklighter.
And Vrjalya tries to counter it with a takedown but Kicklighter pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vrjalya defending well as Kicklighter loads up on a big left hand.
Vrjalya drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kicklighter defends it well.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kicklighter. That's going to slow Vrjalya down.
Kicklighter loads up on a big right hand but Vrjalya slips the punch.
Kicklighter looks to land a right hand but Vrjalya moved out of range.
Kicklighter looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vrjalya slips under a jab.
Kicklighter throws a hook but Vrjalya avoids it easily.
Vrjalya slips a jab from Kicklighter.
Vrjalya is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kicklighter tries to work over Vrjalya's front leg with a kick but Vrjalya checks it.
Vrjalya is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Kicklighter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vrjalya blocks a jab.
Vrjalya feints the counter takedown.
Kicklighter misses with a leg kick #TD2#
so Vrjalya counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Vrjalya stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kicklighter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vrjalya being controlled here momentarily.
Vrjalya tries to free his leg and advance position but Kicklighter is retaining full guard.
Vrjalya slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Vrjalya forces his way into half guard.
Vinicius Kicklighter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Vrjalya sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Vrjalya has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Vrjalya jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Kicklighter is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Kicklighter and Vrjalya has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Vrjalya trying to control the action but Kicklighter is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Vrjalya tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Vrjalya has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Vrjalya looking to control but instead Kicklighter has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Vrjalya wants to pass to mount but Kicklighter is defending the position.
Ken Vrjalya has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vrjalya has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Vrjalya wants to control the pace but Kicklighter is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vrjalya wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ken Vrjalya.
I've got Vrjalya winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ken Vrjalya!
Ken Vrjalya very nearly forgot to thank Fantasy Threads amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: C281: Nakagawa vs Gunnarsson
Date: Feb 25, 2024

#R1#
Gonzalez misses with a looping left.
It looked like Takala wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gonzalez throws a leg kick but Takala sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gonzalez throws a jab when Takala was well out of range.
Gonzalez misses with a hook
and Takala counters with a stiff right hand.
Takala uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gonzalez.
As Gonzalez looks to move away, Takala throws a big counter combo but Gonzalez just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Takala is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Takala blocks a jab.#T1#
Gonzalez throws a shot to the body.
Gonzalez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gonzalez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gonzalez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Takala sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Takala appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Gonzalez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Takala ducks under a wild hook from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez looks to land a body kick but Takala moved away.
Takala seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T2#
Gonzalez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Takala bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gonzalez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gonzalez misses with a looping left.
As Gonzalez backs away, Takala returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Gonzalez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Takala throwing a counter right hand but Gonzalez manages to avoid it.
Takala defending well as Gonzalez loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
A jab from Gonzalez misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Takala misses the target.
Takala defending well as Gonzalez loads up on a big left hand.
Gonzalez throws a poor cross that misses
and Takala connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gonzalez connects with the punch.
Takala blocks the body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Takala misses the target.
Gonzalez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Takala was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Gonzalez lands a nice shot that snaps Takala's head back. #T4#
Takala takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gonzalez swings widly with a right hand
and Takala counters with a nice body shot.
Gonzalez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gonzalez tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Gonzalez misses with a left hand
letting Takala counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gonzalez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shaun Gonzalez dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Gonzalez throws a body kick that misses
letting Takala counter with a right hand.
Shaun Gonzalez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gonzalez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Takala counters with a two punch combo.
A big left from Gonzalez misses.
Takala swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gonzalez lands a nice shot that snaps Takala's head back.
Gonzalez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez misses with a straight right.
Nice defenses there by Takala.#T1#
Gonzalez throws a wild body kick that Takala sees coming a mile off.
Gonzalez just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Takala wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Takala ducks under a wild hook from Gonzalez.
An attempted straight right counter from Takala misses the target.
Gonzalez misses with a body kick.
A quick step to the side and Takala tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takala takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gonzalez throws a lazy right hand but Takala sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Gonzalez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Takala bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Takala was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gonzalez.
Takala avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Takala is looking to counter punch.
Gonzalez throws a head kick that misses.
Gonzalez throws a poor cross that misses
and Takala counters with a three punch combo that has Gonzalez backing up. Gonzalez nods at Takala to acknowledge the strikes.
Gonzalez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Takala to counter with a crisp jab.
Gonzalez misses with a straight right.
Gonzalez is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T3#
Gonzalez throws an overhand right that lands on Takala's shoulder, as Takala tries to avoid the shot.
A big left from Gonzalez misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Takala misses the target.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Takala crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gonzalez - the referee stops the clock and Takala gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gonzalez. Takala manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Gonzalez dips to his left and cracks Takala with an uppercut!
Takala slips a straight right by Gonzalez.
A counter left hand to the body from Takala misses its target.
Gonzalez 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. #T4#
Gonzalez throws a body kick that misses
and Takala counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Takala defending well as Gonzalez loads up on a big left hand.
Shaun Gonzalez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good standup being displayed there by Gonzalez as he connects with a hook.
Gonzalez tries to land a front kick but Takala steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Takala steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gonzalez.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gonzalez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shaun Gonzalez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Gonzalez throws out a loose jab but Takala uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gonzalez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gonzalez. Takala does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gonzalez throws the kick towards the body but Takala avoids it.
Takala uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gonzalez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gonzalez misses with a right hand
and Takala counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Gonzalez fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Takala is out of range.
Gonzalez throws a sloppy body shot
and Takala counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Takala has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Gonzalez throws the left hand but Takala avoids the punch easily.
Gonzalez looks to throw a body kick
and Takala counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gonzalez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A slow jab from Gonzalez misses its intended target.
Takala throws a big counter combination but Gonzalez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tino Takala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Gonzalez misses with a kick to the body.
Takala swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big right from Gonzalez misses.
As Gonzalez looks to move away, Takala throws a big counter combo but Gonzalez just gets out of the way.
Gonzalez misses with a right hand
and Takala counters with a stiff right hand.
A right-left combo lands from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tino Takala is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab lands there for Gonzalez.#T3#
Gonzalez throws a lazy uppercut
and Takala cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Takala avoids a kick to the body.
Takala appears to be looking for a big counter.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gonzalez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Takala looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gonzalez jabs Takala to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gonzalez misses with a left hand
enabling Takala to counter with a crisp jab.
Gonzalez lands a lovely overhand right.
Gonzalez looks to land a left hand but Takala moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Takala slips a straight right by Gonzalez.
It looked like Takala was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez throws an off balance right hand
and Takala counters with a nice uppercut.
Gonzalez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takala.
Gonzalez misses the jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gonzalez misses with a looping left.
It looked like Takala was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Gonzalez lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: SMASH: Jones vs Boma
Date: Feb 24, 2024

#R1#
Mountain moves away from the strike by Lunak.
Mountain needs to keep his hands up - Lunak had a free shot at his head there.
Lunak misses with a straight right.
Lunak darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT2#It looks like Tauski Mountain has been cut.
Mountain swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lunak feints a counter leg kick.
Lunak lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lunak fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lunak throws a shot to the body.
Mountain misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A countering left hand to the body from Lunak misses.
Mountain blocks the body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Mountain misses the target.
Lunak connects with a body shot.#T1#
Lunak tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mountain manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mountain takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lunak has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lunak misses with a straight left.
An attempted straight right counter from Mountain misses the target.
Lunak bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mountain wants to slow Lunak down by chopping away at his legs.
Lunak misses with a straight right.
Mountain avoids the body shot from Lunak.
Mountain was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lunak looks to throw the jab but Mountain is out of range.
Mountain is looking to counter with head kicks.
Lunak misses with a head kick.
Lunak tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mountain manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mountain was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Lunak wants to clinch but Mountain slips to the side
and Mountain counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lunak with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mountain throws a lazy right hand but Lunak sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Lunak was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mountain throws a lazy right hand but Lunak sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mountain is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Lunak's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Lunak scoring well with a low kick there.
Mountain avoids the head kick by Lunak.
Mountain loads up on a big right hand but Lunak slips the punch.
Lunak scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lunak jabs Mountain right on the nose. Mountain blinks but takes it well.#T3#
Lunak jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Mountain misses the target.
Lunak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mountain moves away.
Mountain looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Libor Lunak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch lands to the side of Mountain 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mountain takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mountain throws a head kick that misses.
Mountain throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lunak throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mountain counters with a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Lunak closes the distance and clinches.
Lunak landing knees to the head.
Mountain tries to break free but Lunak pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Mountain breaks from the clinch.
Lunak connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T4#
Mountain avoids the body shot from Lunak.
Mountain circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mountain counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Libor Lunak has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body kick there by Mountain.
Lunak has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#CL2#
Lunak has managed to clinch. #BC#
Mountain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lunak tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mountain paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mountain avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lunak lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mountain's sensitive parts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Libor Lunak dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Mountain with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lunak to score with a decent uppercut.
Lunak lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lunak misses with an uppercut
and Mountain makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Lunak really felt that one!
Mountain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lunak.
Lunak throws a big shot that misses.
Tauski Mountain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A shot to the body from Lunak misses
and Mountain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lunak misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lunak tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mountain counters with a right hand to the body.
Lunak misses with a left hand
and Mountain counters with a stiff right hand.
Mountain takes a jab right on the kisser. #T1#
Mountain misses with a series of wild punches.
Lunak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mountain.
Mountain uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lunak.
Mountain throws a hook to the side of Lunak's head but Lunak sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lunak throws out a counter right but Mountain avoids it with no problem.
Mountain misses with an uppercut.
Mountain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mountain ducks under a wild hook from Lunak.
Mountain went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mountain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lunak was well out of range. Poor timing from Mountain.
Lunak only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Lunak throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Mountain looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lunak tries to clinch up.
Lunak pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lunak throws a shot from downtown. Mountain moves away and avoids it.
Lunak tries to clinch
and Mountain counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Lunak instigates a clinch.
Lunak lands a nice knee to the body.
Lunak missing with knees to the body.
Lunak dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Lunak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mountain tries to break the clinch but Lunak is controlling the position.
Lunak misses with a hook to the ribs.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Lunak 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.#T3#
Lunak using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mountain has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lunak tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lunak wants to stall. #BC#
Mountain breaks from the clinch.
Lunak fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mountain looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mountain uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lunak.
Mountain swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lunak cracks Mountain with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Lunak.
Lunak fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mountain on the side of the head.
Mountain connects with a crisp jab.
Mountain lands a glancing blow to the side of Lunak's head.
Lunak is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Mountain misses the target.
A low kick lands for Lunak.
Lunak jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mountain looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Lunak works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lunak lands a jab.
A big right from Lunak misses.
Mountain chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lunak dodges the punch combination from Mountain.
Mountain moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromLunak.
Lunak misses with a body punch
and Mountain counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Libor Lunak will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Mountain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mountain throws a right and a left that both miss.
A telegraphed right hand from Lunak misses the target.
It looked like Mountain wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mountain misses with an uppercut. Lunak saw that one coming.
Lunak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mountain.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lunak.
Lunak tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mountain misses with a wild combination.
A cross from Lunak lands.#T1##CL2#
Lunak clinches up against the cage.
Mountain is trying to push Lunak away but Lunak has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mountain is trying to break free.
Lunak tries to land a knee to the head but Mountain blocks with his arms.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC#
Mountain manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Lunak misses.
A quick step to the side and Mountain tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mountain thuds his right hand into Lunak's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT#That has opened up Libor Lunak's cut even more.
Lunak throws a poor cross that misses
and Mountain counters with a two punch combo.
Lunak throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mountain on the side of the head. #T2#
Mountain swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mountain moves away from the strike by Lunak.
Mountain moves out of range of the strikes.
Mountain throws a leg kick
and Lunak counters with a nice uppercut.
Mountain throws a right hand that misses
and Lunak counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Lunak throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Libor Lunak seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mountain misses the shot to the body.
Mountain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mountain shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T3#
Mountain throws a lazy uppercut
and Lunak counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lunak misses with a right hand
enabling Mountain to counter with a crisp jab.
Mountain looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#CL2#
Lunak gets a clinch.
Lunak working aggressively here. #BC#
Mountain manages to break the clinch.
Mountain throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lunak sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lunak slips a straight right by Mountain.
Lunak misses with a right hand
and Mountain counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lunak takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mountain walks into a jab.
Lunak lands a glancing blow to the side of Mountain's head.
Libor Lunak is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
A punch combination from Mountain misses.
Lunak throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #KD#
Mountain feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Lunak sprawling to the canvas! Lunak rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Mountain finish him?!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lunak swings widly with a right hand
and Mountain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#Lunak is rocked!#CUT#The cut above Libor Lunak's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Lunak wants to land a leg kick but Mountain is out of range.
Lunak throws a hook but Mountain blocks it.
Mountain misses with a double jab
and Lunak counters with a series of strikes. Mountain will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mountain drops Lunak with a naaaaasty hook - Lunak is in real trouble here! Mountain dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tauski Mountain!
An out of breath and clearly excited Tauski Mountain thanked NARCOS for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: DMMA 293 Okongwu vs Walton
Date: Feb 18, 2024

#R1#
Vrjalya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vrjalya tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Good shot there by LS.#CUT#It looks like Ken Vrjalya has been cut.
LS misses with a hook. Vrjalya ducked under it nicely.
LS misses with a hook #TD2#
and Vrjalya counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Vrjalya seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but LS does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vrjalya tries to pass the half guard into mount. LS knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
LS wants to control but Vrjalya is keeping busy.
Vrjalya is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for LS!
Vrjalya takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
LS keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vrjalya moves to the back position. #T1#
Vrjalya gets his hands free as LS looks to control. #SUB2#
Vrjalya looking to break LS's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. LS remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Vrjalya will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
LS rolls, trying to escape but Vrjalya keeps control of the position. #SUB2#
LS is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Vrjalya gets his way! #SUB2#
Vrjalya is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but LS has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
LS breaks Vrjalya's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
LS trying to stand up but can't free himself from Vrjalya's guard.#SUB2#
Vrjalya has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but LS can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
Vrjalya keeping moving, preventing LS from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
LS content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Vrjalya has locked up a guillotine! Vrjalya's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? LS is holding on here and Vrjalya must be using up a lot of energy. LS has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Vrjalya gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ken Vrjalya!
Ken Vrjalya took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Fantasy Threads for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: DC 132:Queiroz v Karjalainen
Date: Feb 18, 2024

#R1#
Nickle ducks under a wild hook from Cruz.
Cruz throws a body shot but no joy.
Cruz throws the left hand but Nickle avoids the punch easily.
Nickle half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cruz lands a nice hook to Nickle's body. Nickle takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cruz lands with an overhand left.
Nickle doesn't manage to clinch there - Cruz circles away.
Nickle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cruz.
Cruz swings away with a body shot that misses #CL#
and Nickle counters by moving into the clinch. #TD#
Nickle has hold of one of Cruz's legs. Cruz is fighting the takedown attempt but Nickle gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Nickle tries to free his leg and advance position but Cruz is retaining full guard.
Nickle is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nickle passes Cruz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nickle throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
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!
Nickle missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Nickle is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nickle not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1##SUB#
Nickle is working for a kimura but Cruz is defending it quite comfortably.
Nickle thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nickle is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nickle prevents Cruz from standing back up. #SUB#
Nickle is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nickle wants to control but Cruz is keeping him busy. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nickle not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nickle is looking to take a break and control but Cruz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Nickle wants to work for an arm triangle but Cruz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cruz is trying to stand back up but Nickle is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nickle is trying to control. Cruz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nickle wants to free his trapped foot but Cruz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nickle throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nickle throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cruz is pressing down on Nickle's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nickle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cruz works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Nickle postures up in Cruz's guard and throws a big left but Cruz blocks it.
Nickle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cruz is keeping the position for now.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Nickle trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cruz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nickle.
Cruz lands with a right hand.
Cruz misses with a looping right.
It looked like Nickle was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cruz misses the shot to the body.
Cruz throws a jab when Nickle was well out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Cruz as he connects with a hook.
Cruz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nickle momentarily.
Cruz throws a lazy right hand but Nickle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cruz scores with a hook.
Cruz has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Nickle is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Pablo Cruz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cruz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nickle moves away.
Nickle digs a good hook to Cruz's body. #T4#
Cruz lands with a nice body punch.
Cruz swings away with a body shot that misses #TD#
and Nickle counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cruz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nickle slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cruz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cruz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nickle wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
Nickle has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Nickle missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Dill Nickle will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Cruz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nickle moves away.
Cruz jabs at Nickle's body.
We've been told by Nickle's head coaches at Kaptajnernes TrÃ¦ningscenter that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nickle is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cruz.
Nickle slips under a jab from Cruz.
Pablo Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nickle feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cruzs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nickle misses with a straight right.
Cruz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pablo Cruz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nickle slips under a jab.
Cruz throws a hook but Nickle avoids it easily.
Cruz throws a hook but Nickle avoids it easily.
Nickle slips under a jab from Cruz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickle moves out of range as Cruz strikes.
Jab by Cruz.
Nickle tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cruz swivels and escapes.
Nickle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cruz.
Nickle ducks right into an uppercut from Cruz. #T1#
Cruz throws a big shot that misses.
Cruz throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Nickle counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nickle tries to pull guard but Cruz holds him up against the cage and eventually Nickle drops back down to his feet.
Cruz tries to throw a body punch but Nickle avoids it by throwing Cruz back against the cage.
Cruz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nickle blocks a body shot from Cruz.
A short left from Nickle.
Cruz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nickle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nickle prevents a body shot from Cruz.
Cruz tries to work over Nickle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nickle has a couple of punches blocked by Cruz.
Nickle has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cruz is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dill Nickle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cruz swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Cruz works on Nickle's body with a couple of short punches.
Cruz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nickle is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cruz pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cruz.
Nickle goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cruz prevents it.
Cruz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nickle is working for takedown but Cruz is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nickle blocking some punches.
Cruz struggles to land a body shot inside as Nickle controls his hands.
Nickle tries for a takedown but Cruz manages to get underhooks.
Cruz has a couple of punches blocked by Nickle.
Cruz scores with a shot to the side of Nickle's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nickle tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nickle can't get the takedown.
Nickle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cruz misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Cruz is stalling here.
Nickle wants to take the fight to the mat but Cruz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Cruz lands with a short shot to the head.
Cruz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nickle misses with a punch to the body.
Cruz misses with the head strike.
Cruz throws a head punch that misses.
Cruz misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Cruz on the inside.
Cruz struggles to land a body shot inside as Nickle controls his hands.
Nickle lands with a left to the head.
Nickle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Cruz fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Cruz fails to land.
A body shot lands from Cruz.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cruz.
Cruz gets underhooks to prevent Nickle's takedown attempt. #T4#
Nickle working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cruz throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cruz.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nickle tries for a takedown but Cruz manages to get underhooks.
Pablo Cruz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch on the inside from Cruz fails to land.
Cruz can't find room to land a body shot as Nickle controls the action.
Cruz misses with a punch on the inside.
Cruz throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Nickle is trying to trip Cruz. He has hold of a leg but Cruz is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Nickle persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

Cruz has his feet on Nickle's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Jab from Cruz.
Cruz just misses with a punch to the body.
Cruz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cruz lands with a hook. Nickle tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Cruz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Cruz misses with an uppercut.
Nickle appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cruz swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nickle counters with a nice body shot.
Nickle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cruz.
Cruz moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cruz misses with a few strikes there.
Nickle fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cruz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nickle's hands.
Nickle shoots for a double leg takedown but Cruz sprawls well. He's pushed Nickle's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickle closes the distance and clinches up with Cruz, looking for a takedown. Nickle pushes Cruz against the cage but Cruz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cruz is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nickle with a body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dill Nickle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cruz scores with a nice head shot.
A swing and a miss from Cruz.
Cruz scores with a hook to the body. Nickle takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cruz scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
Nickle changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cruz tries to avoid it but Nickle manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cruz to the ground. Cruz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nickle moves away from the strike by Cruz.
Cruz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cruz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Nickle counters with a takedown into side control.

Cruz throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Cruz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nickle half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cruz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Nickle counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dill Nickle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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!
Nickle sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cruz defending well though.
Nickle thows a huge punch but Cruz dodges it nicely.
Nickle drops an elbow to the side of Cruz's head.
Nickle thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nickle is nestled in close to Cruz, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nickle thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cruz's head. #T2#
Cruz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nickle.
Nickle working the head and body with strikes.
Nickle misses with a head shot. Cruz uses the momentum to regain guard.
Cruz wants to stand and escape but Nickle is having none of it.
Nickle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nickle trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cruz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nickle wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
Cruz pulls Nickle in to control the position. #T3#
Cruz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nickle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nickle accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Nickle throws an elbow that misses. Cruz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nickle's guard. Nice move by Cruz!#REVB#
Nickle bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cruz's guard. #REVR#
Nickle trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Nickle controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nickle is looking to pass into half guard but Cruz pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Cruz is in guard.#REVB##SU2#
Cruz decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Nickle has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nickle there as he acknowledges the shot.#T4#
Cruz throws an overhand right that lands on Nickle's shoulder, as Nickle tries to avoid the shot.
Cruz lands an overhand right.
Cruz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nickle half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cruz misses with a wild body shot.
Nickle wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Cruz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nickle fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cruz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cruz throws a nice looking combination but Nickle bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cruz misses with a straight left.
Nice sprawl there from Cruz as Nickle shoots in.
Cruz misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Cruz.
Nickle appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cruz slips under a jab from Nickle.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Cruz!
Pablo Cruz managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Stoner's Killer Apparel, into his post fight interview.

Event: C276: Billabong vs Malley
Date: Feb 04, 2024

#R1#
A clash of legs there as Takala blocks the low kick.
Takala swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Potku misses with an uppercut
and Takala counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Potku lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Potku thuds his right hand into Takala's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Potku throws the kick towards the body but Takala avoids it.
Takala swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Takala moves away from the strike by Potku.
A little jabbing left from Takala on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Potku swings widly with a right hand
and Takala counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Potku takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takala is trying to break free.
Takala blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Takala breaks the clinch.
Nice body punch from Potku.
Good leg kick by Potku. #T1#
Potku shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Potku keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Potku connects with a solid leg kick.
Potku throws out a powerful jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Potku or perhaps it was just good defense by Takala, which made it look bad.
Takala throws out a counter right but Potku avoids it with no problem.
Potku getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Potku swings widly with a right hand
and Takala counters with a nice uppercut.
Potku waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Takala.#T2#
Potku misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Takala connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Takala slips a straight right by Potku.
Takala slips under a jab from Potku.
Potku throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Takala was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab from Potku finds it's way through Takala's defenses.
Tino Takala is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Potku tries to clinch but Takala moves away
and Takala counters with a nice body shot.
Potku throws out a leg kick but Takala moves out of range and Potku only half commits.
Potku looks to land a right hand but Takala moved out of range.
Takala takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Takala avoids the body shot from Potku.
Takala looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Potku changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kurki Potku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Potku tries for a takedown but Takala circles away easily
and Takala counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Potku throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Takala counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Potku thinking.
Potku throws a shot from downtown. Takala moves away and avoids it.
That kick from Potku tenderised Takala's leg. Takala is trying to keep his angry face on.
Potku fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Potku throws a body shot but no joy.
Takala slaps away a takedown attempt from Potku, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurki Potku. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takala takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T4#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Potku 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 Takala has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Takala and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Potku misses with a wild body shot.
Takala looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Potku misses the jab.
Potku throws a jab but it's blocked by Takala.
Takala let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Potku scores with a kick to the body.
Potku turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Potku connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Potku looks to land a left hand but Takala moved out of range nicely.
Takala throws a counter combo.
Takala stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Takala wants it to stay on the feet.
Potku throws a leg kick that is checked
and Takala counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kurki Potku dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Potku shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Takala counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Takala uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Potku.
Potku throws a sloppy body shot
and Takala counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Potku throws an off balance right hand
and Takala counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Potku shoots in but Takala avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Potku is defended easily by Takala.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurki Potku. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potku misses with a body shot. #T1#
Takala moves out of range of the strikes.
As Potku backs off Takala throws a huge counter combo but Potku manages to avoid it all.
A looping hook to the body misses from Potku. Takala does a little dance to reset his feet.
Takala throws out a counter right but Potku avoids it with no problem.
A telegraphed right hand from Potku misses the target.
Despite the aggression on Takala's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kurki Potku is winning the standup battle so far.
Potku misses with a left hand
and Potku takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Potku misses with a hook. Takala ducked under it nicely.
Potku throws an overhand right that lands on Takala's shoulder, as Takala tries to avoid the shot.
Takala has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Potku finds it's way round the side to connect with Takala's head.
Potku misses with a low kick.
Potku scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tino Takala is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Potku tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Takala paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As Potku backs off Takala throws a huge counter combo but Potku manages to avoid it all.
Potku connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T2#
Potku bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Takala's head.#TD#
Potku drives through with a takedown into Takala's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Potku trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Takala is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Potku trying to control but Takala is working from the bottom.
Potku looking to sit in guard and control but Takala gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Takala is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Potku has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Takala is looking to defend but Potku has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Takala! Potku pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Takala taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kurki Potku!
A pretty intense looking Kurki Potku took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: SMASH: Frewin vs Abner
Date: Jan 27, 2024

#R1#
Newton misses with a head kick.
Newton throws a sloppy head kick and Mountain moves out of range easily.
A head kick by Newton misses
and Mountain counters with a stiff right hand.
A head kick by Newton misses
and Mountain counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mountain scores with a leg kick.
Newton staying out of range there.
Newton lands with an overhand left.
Mountain will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Newton tries to clinch up but Mountain circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton connects with a jab.
Newton throws a head kick that Mountain semi-blocks.
Newton has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rabid Dog in the buildup to the fight.
A shot to the body from Newton misses
and Mountain counters with a good low kick that Newton was not able to check.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Newton throws a hook but Mountain blocks it.#T1#
Newton lands a nice looking body shot.
Newton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mountain raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Newton looks to clinch
enabling Mountain to counter with a crisp jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Newton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Newton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mountain lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Mountain misses with a jab, cross combination.
Newton throws the left hand but Mountain avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Mountain was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Newton takes a swing at Mountain's ribcage but misses.
Newton throws a right and a left that Mountain avoids nicely.
Isaac Newton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Newton tries to clinch up
and Mountain counters with a series of strikes. Newton will be more careful next time no doubt. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Newton misses with a left hand
and Mountain counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Newton throws a head kick that misses.
Newton throws a hook to the side of Mountain's head but Mountain sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Newton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mountain.
Mountain connects with the punch.
Newton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Newton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mountain throws an overhand right that lands on Newton's shoulder, as Newton tries to avoid the shot.
Mountain swats away the attempt to clinch by Newton.
Mountain gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Newton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mountain counters with an inside leg kick. #T3#
Newton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mountain replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Newton blocks it well.
Mountain throws a looping overhand right but Newton ducks down to avoid it.
Newton throws a lazy head kick
and Mountain counters with a good low kick that Newton was not able to check.
Newton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mountain swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A cross from Mountain lands.#CUT2#It looks like Isaac Newton has been cut.
Newton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mountain swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Newton connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Newton falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mountain counters with a nice body kick.
Newton is breathing heavily.
Mountain tries to bum rush Newton with a series of wild strikes but Newton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Newton scores with a hook.
Newton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mountain follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Newton throws a sloppy body shot
and Mountain counters with a two punch combo. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Newton is looking to clinch.
A punch combination from Mountain misses.
Newton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mountain swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Newton forces Mountain back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Mountain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Newton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Newton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Newton throws a shot from downtown. Mountain moves away and avoids it.
Newton throws a head kick that misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Newton, as that shot connected.
Newton connects with a body shot.
Newton doesn't manage to clinch there - Mountain circles away.
Mountain throws out a counter right but Newton avoids it with no problem.
Newton misses with an uppercut
and Mountain counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tauski Mountain dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Isaac Newton's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Newton tries to clinch
and Newton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mountain has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Newton tries to clinch up.
Newton misses with a looping left.
Newton connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mountain momentarily.
Newton lands a jab to the head.
Newton throws a series of punches but Mountain avoids them all with ease.
Newton throws a right hand that misses
and Newton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mountain connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mountain stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Newton wants to clinch up but Mountain keeps it at a distance.
Mountain looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mountain misses with a few strikes there.
Mountain blocks a jab.
Newton misses with a combination
and Newton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Mountain circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mountain swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mountain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Newton.
Newton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mountain keeps the fight on the outside.
Mountain is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Newton fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Newton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mountain paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mountain looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Newton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mountain moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No joy there for Mountain, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mountain darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Newton throws a head kick but Mountain moves out of range.
Newton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mountain doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mountain connects with a single shot there.#T2#
A head kick by Newton misses #KD2#
and Mountain counters with a crisp one two that drops Newton! Mountain thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Newton to his feet! Newton is in big trouble!#ROC2#Newton is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mountain ducks under a wild hook from Newton.
Mountain looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Oh Newton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Newton throws a head kick but Mountain moves out of range.
Newton seems to have got his legs back now.
Newton throws a body punch but Mountain moves out of range. #CL#
Newton gets a clinch.
Newton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Newton misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Mountain breaks the clinch.
Mountain tries to bum rush Newton with a series of wild strikes but Newton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Newton went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Newton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mountain throws out a counter right but Newton avoids it with no problem.
Newton throws a sloppy head kick
and Mountain counters with a good low kick that Newton was not able to check.
Newton swings widly with a right hand #KD2#
and Mountain counters with a nice right hand that sends Newton toppling to the canvas! Newton scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Mountain finish him?!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Newton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
Newton lands a jab to Mountain's midsection.
Newton staying out of range there.
Newton walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Newton throws a head kick but Mountain moves out of range.
Newton throws a body punch but Mountain moves out of range.
Newton wants to clinch.
Mountain avoids the head kick by Newton.
Mountain showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Newton.
Mountain looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Newton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mountain doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Newton throws a poor cross that misses
and Mountain counters with a two punch combo. #T4#
Newton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mountain throws out a counter right but Newton avoids it with no problem.
Mountain and Newton are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Mountain throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Newton into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Mountain knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tauski Mountain!
An out of breath and clearly excited Tauski Mountain thanked NARCOS for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: DMMA 284 Cole vs Temidare
Date: Jan 21, 2024

#R1#
Cabrera fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cabrera scores with a nice right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Ken Vrjalya has been cut.
Vrjalya keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cabrera.
Vrjalya feinted with a counter takedown.
Vrjalya tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cabrera swivels and escapes.
Cabrera lands a nice shot that snaps Vrjalya's head back. #KD2#
Cabrera feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Vrjalya sprawling to the canvas! Vrjalya rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Cabrera finish him?! #ROC2#Vrjalya is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cabrera cracks Vrjalya with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hendrix Cabrera!
During a confident post fight interview, Hendrix Cabrera thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DC 124: Sitsongrit v Ellacuria
Date: Jan 21, 2024

#R1#
Rivers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nickle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rivers tries to clinch but Nickle moves away #TD2#
and Nickle counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB#
Rivers is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Rivers is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nickle cracks Rivers with a solid left hand.
Nickle wants to pass the guard but Rivers is keeping the position.
Nickle postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Nickle got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rivers has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nickle has managed to get both his arms back between Rivers's legs - danger averted.
Rivers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rivers is looking for a triangle but Nickle pushes his legs off easily.
Nickle content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nickle working some strikes from top position.
Nickle with a nice head shot there.
Nickle distracts Rivers with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Rivers has his foot on Nickle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nickle works his way back into a safe position though.
Nickle landing some decent shots from guard. #ROC2#Rivers is rocked!#T1#
Nickle arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Rivers's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dill Nickle!
Dill Nickle decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Nfld 44
Date: Jan 20, 2024

#R1#
Benedetti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Benedetti loads up on a big right hand but Takala slips the punch.
Takala went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Benedetti misses with a double jab.
Takala was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Takala slips under a jab from Benedetti.
Takala was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Takala bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Benedetti looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A jab from Benedetti finds it's way through Takala's defenses.
Benedetti throws a combination that misses
and Benedetti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Benedetti throws a body kick that misses.
As Benedetti looks to move away, Takala throws a big counter combo but Benedetti just gets out of the way.
Takala avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Takala as he checks the leg kick.
Benedetti misses with a left hand
and Takala counters with a two punch combo.
Benedetti goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T1#
Benedetti connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Takala's hands.#ROC2#Takala is rocked!
Benedetti swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Takala counters with a stiff right hand.
Takala moves away from the strike by Benedetti.
Takala throwing a counter right hand but Benedetti manages to avoid it.
Takala moves forwards but Benedetti connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Oh Takala is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#KD2#
Benedetti drops Takala with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Takala looks back up at him and smiles so Benedetti waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Benedetti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Benedetti throws a lazy uppercut
and Benedetti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Takala seems to have got his legs back now.
Benedetti throws a shot from downtown. Takala moves away and avoids it.
Takala is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Takala is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Benedetti might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Benedetti cracks Takala with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Takala falls to his knees and Benedetti 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 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Claudio Benedetti!
Claudio Benedetti thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Nfld 43
Date: Jan 06, 2024

#R1#
Faolin swings widly with a right hand
and Faolin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Faolin throws a nice looking combination but Takala bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Faolin misses with an uppercut
enabling Takala to counter with a crisp jab.
Takala takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Takala takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL2#
Faolin moves into range and clinches up with Takala.
Takala is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takala.
A short uppercut from Faolin.
Takala can't break the clinch.
Faolin missing with knees to the body.
Faolin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Takala has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Faolin with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takala is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T1##BC#
Takala breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Some bone on bone action there as Takala checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Faolin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Takala looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Faolin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Takala counters with a straight right hand.
Faolin throws a nice looking combination but Takala bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Takala was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Faolin throws a body punch but Takala moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Faolin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Takala looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Faolin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Takala's hands.
Faolin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Joey Faolin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Faolin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Takala defending well as Faolin loads up on a big left hand.
Takala was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Faolin, as that shot connected.
Faolin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Takala was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Faolin connects with a looping right hand.
Faolin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Faolin misses with the combination.
It looked like Takala was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Faolin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Faolin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Takala seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Good standup being displayed there by Faolin as he connects with a hook.
Faolin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Takala was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fighters circling - Faolin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Takala throws a big counter combination but Faolin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Faolin might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#CL2#
Faolin moves into the clinch.#T3#
Takala is trying to push Faolin away but Faolin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Takala looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Faolin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Takala breaks the clinch.
Takala keeps the fight on the outside.
Takala throwing a counter right hand but Faolin manages to avoid it.
Takala uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Faolin.
Takala appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Faolin misses its intended target.
Faolin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Takala went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Faolin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takala.
Takala swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Faolin lunges at Takala with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Takala's hand.
Faolin misses with a body shot.
Takala swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Faolin throws out a loose jab but Takala uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takala appears to be looking for a big counter.#T4#
Faolin throws a hook but Takala blocks it.
Takala appears to be looking for a big counter.
Faolin cracks Takala with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Faolin misses with a left hand
and Takala cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Faolin tries to clinch there but Takala circles away.
Faolin scores with a body shot.
Faolin lands a really nice looking cross but Takala seems unphased.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Faolin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Takala counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Faolin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Takala is looking for a counter combo.
Takala keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Faolin.
Takala seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Faolin misses with a straight right.
Takala is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Faolin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Faolin scores with a hook.
Takala takes one to the chin there.
Takala avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Faolin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Takala counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Faolin scores with a jab. Takala acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tino Takala is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Faolin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Joey Faolin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Faolin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Takala paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Faolin moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faolin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takala.
Faolin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Takala counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Faolin misses with a double jab.
Takala throwing a counter right hand but Faolin manages to avoid it.#T1##CL2#
Faolin closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Takala pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Faolin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Takala misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Faolin misses the target.
Faolin 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.
Takala uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Faolin.
Takala throws a big counter combination but Faolin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A combination from Faolin does no damage.
Faolin misses with a looping right.
Faolin throws a right hand that Takala ducks under and follows up with a left that Takala also avoids with ease.
Takala swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Faolin throws an overhand right that lands on Takala's shoulder, as Takala tries to avoid the shot.
Takala is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Faolin tries to clinch up but Takala circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
Faolin throws a right hand that misses
enabling Takala to counter with a crisp jab.
Faolin throws a hook but Takala avoids it easily.
It looked like Takala wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Faolin throws a hook but Takala blocks it.
Takala throwing a counter right hand but Faolin manages to avoid it.
A big right from Faolin misses.
Takala appears to be looking for a big counter.
Takala uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Faolin.
Faolin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Takala appears to be looking for a big counter.
Faolin throws a lazy right hand but Takala sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Faolin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Faolin digs a good body shot into Takala's ribs.#T3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Faolin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Faolin misses with a hook. Takala ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Takala wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Takala steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Faolin.
Takala was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Faolin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Takala, pushing him back against the cage.
Faolin lands a shoulder strike.
Faolin working aggressively here.
Faolin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Takala blocks an uppercut.
Faolin misses with a knee to the head.
Faolin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Takala is trying to break free.
Faolin has Takala pressed against the cage, preventing Takala from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Faolin misses with some punches.
Takala is trying to force a seperation but Faolin has the dominant position.
Faolin tries to land a knee to the head but Takala blocks with his arms. #BC#
Takala breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4#
Faolin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Takala sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Faolin throws a good cross that connects.
Takala ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Takala went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Faolin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Faolin throws a poor cross that misses
and Faolin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Faolin misses with a looping right.
Takala swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Faolin throws an overhand right that lands on Takala's shoulder, as Takala tries to avoid the shot.
As Faolin looks to move away, Takala throws a big counter combo but Faolin just gets out of the way.
Faolin misses the body punch
and Takala counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Takala avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Faolin with a nice cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Faolin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
A combination from Faolin does no damage. #CL2#
Faolin clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Takala breaks the clinch.
Takala's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Faolin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Takala scrambles back to his feet.
Faolin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Takala.
Takala tried to counter with a leg kick but Faolin avoided it.
Takala circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Takala to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faolin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Takala counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Faolin closes the distance looking to clinch
and Takala counters with a one-two to the body. #T1#
Faolin lands a body shot.
Faolin looks to land a combination but Takala avoids it well.
Faolin connects with a jab.
Faolin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takala was well out of range. Poor timing from Faolin.
Takala went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Faolin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Takala circles away quickly and effectively.
Takala tried to counter with a leg kick but Faolin avoided it.
A slow jab from Faolin misses its intended target.
Takala swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Faolin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Takala on the side of the head.
Faolin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Takala moves away from the strike by Faolin.
Takala went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T2#
Faolin cracks Takala with a right hand to the side of the head.
Faolin takes a swing at Takala's ribcage but misses.
A quick step to the side and Takala tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Faolin looks to land a left hand but Takala moved out of range nicely.
Takala is looking for a counter combo.
Faolin swings widly with a right hand
letting Takala counter with a right hand.
Takala uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Faolin.
As Faolin backs away, Takala returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Faolin sizes up Takala with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
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!
Faolin throws a looping overhand right but Takala ducks down to avoid it.
Takala seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Faolin tries to close the distance and clinch but Takala swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Takala circles away from the clinch attempt
and Takala counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Nice defenses there by Takala.
Takala was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Faolin misses with an uppercut. Takala saw that one coming.
Faolin misses with a series of wild punches.
Faolin misses with a looping left.
Takala seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Faolin cracks Takala with a good jab.
Faolin misses with a left hand
and Takala counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Faolin throws a right hand that misses
and Takala counters with a nice uppercut.
Faolin thows a left - swing and a miss!
A shot to the body from Faolin misses
and Takala counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Faolin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Takala throws a big counter combination but Faolin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Faolin throws a poor cross that misses
and Takala counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Takala takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice shot lands for Faolin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takala moves forwards but Faolin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Faolin throws a hook but Takala blocks it.
As Faolin looks to move away, Takala throws a big counter combo but Faolin just gets out of the way.
Faolin scores with a punch to the head.
Faolin misses with a wild body shot.
Faolin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Takala sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Takala moves out of range of the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Faolin really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Faolin scores with a nice right hand.
Faolin misses the jab.#CL2#
Faolin has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Takala escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good work by Takala as he checks the leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Takala misses the target.
Faolin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Takala defending well as Faolin loads up on a big left hand.
Takala keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right-left combo lands from Faolin.
Faolin misses with a right hand
and Takala counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Faolin misses with a lunging right hand
and Takala counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Faolin throws the left hand but Takala avoids the punch easily.
Takala slips under a jab.
Takala was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Faolin throws a left and a right that both miss #KD#
and Takala counters with a left and a right that hurts Faolin! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Takala jumps into full mount! #ROC#Faolin is rocked!
Faolin squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Faolin is still in real trouble! Can Takala finish him?
Takala looking to control and managing it successfully.
Faolin is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Takala controlling his opponent.
Faolin seems to have recovered his senses.
Takala trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2#
Faolin's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Takala wants to get back to his feet but Faolin is holding on tight.
Takala controlling the pace for now.
Faolin is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy. #T3#
Takala wants to stand but Faolin is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Takala controlling from mount.
Faolin is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there. #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.
Takala controlling from mount.
Takala is looking to stand but Faolin has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Takala looking to control but Faolin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takala wants to get back to his feet but Faolin is holding on tight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Joey Faolin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Faolin misses with a shot to the body
and Takala cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Faolin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Takala fires out a quick counter leg kick but Faolin just manages to avoid it.
A lazy left from Faolin finds it's target.
Faolin jabs at Takala's body.
Faolin missing with a left hand there. Takala was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As Faolin looks to move away, Takala throws a big counter combo but Faolin just gets out of the way.
Faolin connects with the punch.
Takala looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Faolin misses with a wild combination.
Takala is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faolin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Takala.
Faolin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Faolin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Faolin misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Faolin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Faolin misses with a right hand
and Takala cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Faolin missing with a left hand there. Takala was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Faolin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takala moves away.
Faolin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Takala counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Faolin looks to land a combination but Takala avoids it well.
Faolin misses with a straight left.
As Faolin looks to move away, Takala throws a big counter combo but Faolin just gets out of the way.
Faolin throws a right hand that misses
enabling Takala to counter with a crisp jab.
Tino Takala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Takala dodges the punch combination from Faolin.
Takala keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Faolin has closed the distance and engaged Takala in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Takala breaks from the clinch.
Faolin throws a jab but it's blocked by Takala.
Faolin misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Faolin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Faolin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takala moves away.
Takala throws a big counter combination but Faolin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Faolin misses with a hook
and Takala counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Faolin throws a right hand that Takala ducks under and follows up with a left that Takala also avoids with ease.
Donk. Faolin catches Takala right on the button with a cross.
Faolin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takala.
Takala feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Faolin throws a right hand that misses
and Takala counters with a stiff right hand.
Faolin throws a nice looking combination but Takala bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Takala takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Faolin misses with a looping right.
Faolin throws a right hand that misses #KD#
and Takala lands a stunning uppercut that sends Faolin to the mat!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!#SU#
Takala escapes and gets back to his feet. #T4#
Faolin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Faolin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takala moves away.
A slow jab from Faolin misses its intended target.
Takala is looking to counter punch.
Faolin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Takala throws a big counter combination but Faolin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Takala walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Faolin tries to clinch but fails miserably #KD#
and Takala counters with a left hand that sends Faolin to the canvas!
Faolin has a closed guard, preventing Takala from standing up.
Faolin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Takala is controlling him.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tino Takala.
I think Faolin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 46:49
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 46:49
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Faolin!
Joey Faolin is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Joey Faolin 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: DMMA 277 NYE
Date: Dec 31, 2023

#R1#
Riley throws a right hand that Vrjalya ducks under and follows up with a left that Vrjalya also avoids with ease.
Vrjalya moves out of range of the strikes.
Vrjalya staying out of range there.
Vrjalya feints the counter takedown.
Nice uppercut there from Riley.#CUT#It looks like Ken Vrjalya has been cut.
Vrjalya moves out of range as Riley strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Riley misses the target.
Vrjalya with the counter takedown but Riley avoids it easily.#TD2#
Vrjalya looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2#
Vrjalya in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Riley tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Vrjalya!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ken Vrjalya!
After the big win, Ken Vrjalya made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Fantasy Threads and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Billy Riley spoke after the fight, saying 'Shiiiiiit'.

Event: SMASH:Barkley v Kowalkiewicz 2
Date: Dec 30, 2023

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Mountain misses with a looping left.
Mountain looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Face connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mountain. Mountain circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tauski Mountain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Face darts in trying to clinch
and Mountain counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Puncher Face has been cut.
Face has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Mountain gets tackled into the cage by Face. Face maintains the clinch. #BC#
Mountain manages to break the clinch.
Face wants to clinch up but Mountain keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Mountain throws a wild body kick that Face sees coming a mile off.
Face steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mountain.
Mountain swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mountain fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mountain sets himself, and Face steps forward looking for the clinch! Mountain avoids it this time.
Face tries to clinch up.
Mountain quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Mountain scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mountain keeps the fight on the outside.
Mountain appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T2#
Mountain throws a body kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Face on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Face uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mountain.
Face swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mountain throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Mountain throws an overhand right that lands on Face's shoulder, as Face tries to avoid the shot.
Face stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Face tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mountain manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mountain throws a big counter combination but Face scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T3#
Mountain throws a leg kick
and Face counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mountain throws a lazy head kick
enabling Face to counter with a crisp jab.
Mountain moves forwards but Face connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Face on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mountain misses with a left hand
and Face counters with a right hand to the body.
Mountain throws the left hand but Face avoids the punch easily.
Mountain misses with a straight left. #T4#
Face dodges the punch combination from Mountain.
Face is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mountain with a body shot.
A slow jab from Mountain misses its intended target.
Mountain throws a combination that misses
and Face cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mountain swats away the attempt to clinch by Face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tauski Mountain dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Puncher Face'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#
Mountain jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mountain has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Mountain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Mountain misses the target.
Mountain is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Face tries to clinch
and Mountain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Face showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mountain.
Face looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Face.#T1#
Face moves out of range as Mountain strikes.
Mountain swings away with a body shot that misses
and Face counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Face closes the distance and pushes Mountain back into the cage.
Face throws a punch but it's blocked by Mountain.
Face misses with a knee strike.
Mountain wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mountain is trying to push Face away but Face has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Face with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Tauski Mountain has been cut.
Mountain tries to break free but Face pushes him back against the cage.
Mountain on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC#
Mountain manages to break the clinch.
Mountain works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T2#
Face scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mountain tries to move into range but Face moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mountain works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mountain misses with an uppercut.
As Mountain backs off Face throws a huge counter combo but Mountain manages to avoid it all.
Face has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Face avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Mountain throws a right hand that misses
and Face counters with a stiff right hand.
Face slips under a jab from Mountain.
A nice side step and Face releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mountain throws an off balance right hand
and Mountain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Face tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mountain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Face.
Face steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mountain.
Mountain throws a front kick aimed at Face's knee but Face avoids it well.
Face wants to counter the offense by Mountain and move into the clinch position.#T4##CL2#
Face clinches.
Face tries to work over Mountain's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Face tries to land a knee to the head but Mountain blocks with his arms.
Mountain tries to circle away but Face has him pinned against the cage.
Face using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mountain has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mountain lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Face backwards.
Face tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Mountain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tauski Mountain is winning the standup battle so far.
Mountain throws a jab but it's blocked by Face.
A countering left hand to the body from Face misses.
Mountain throws a predictable looking body shot
and Face counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Face misses with a wild body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Puncher Face will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Mountain connects with a looping right hand. #CL2#
Face clinches.
Face is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC#
Mountain manages to break the clinch.
Face pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Face takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mountain is trying to break the clinch but Face has him pressed against the cage.
Face keeps control of Mountain as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Face with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mountain stalling. #T1#
Face misses with some punches.
A frustrated look appears on Mountain's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Mountain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Face avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL2#
Face forces Mountain back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Mountain manages to break the clinch.
Mountain tries to work over Face's front leg with a kick but Face checks it.
Face looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Face tries to clinch up but Mountain circles away and keeps his distance.
Mountain appears to be looking for a big counter.
Face is looking to clinch but Mountain is avoiding it.
Mountain swinging wildly here.
Mountain throws a series of punches but Face moves out of range.
Mountain sets himself, and Face steps forward looking for the clinch! Mountain avoids it this time.
Mountain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Face unleashes a big counter combination but Mountain bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T3#
Jab by Face.
Face moves to clinch but Mountain breaks away
and Mountain counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Face is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Face uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mountain.
Face moves out of range of the strikes.
Face looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mountain takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T4#
Mountain swinging wildly here.
Nice defenses there by Face.#CL2#
Face rushes Mountain and presses him up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Face missing with knees to the body.
Face using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A short left from Face. #BC#
Mountain breaks the clinch.
Face tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mountain paws at him with a jab and circles away.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:29

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

Event: DC 115: Vinge v Vale Queiroz
Date: Dec 17, 2023

#R1#
Prince is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nickle.
Nickle on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nickle shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Prince but Prince pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nickle tries to move into range but Prince moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nickle dodges the punch combination from Prince.
Prince tries to score with a low kick but Nickle moves his leg out of the way.
An inside leg kick from Prince misses.
We've been told by Nickle's head coaches at Death By Snu Snu that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sloppy strikes from Prince. Those never looked like landing.
Nasir Prince seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prince throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Nickle counters with a shoot takedown. Prince fights it but they end up in guard.
Nickle throws a strike but Prince rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Nickle is looking to sweep but instead, Prince has passed into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Prince prevents Nickle from improving his position.#T1##SUB#
Nickle is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Prince pulls his head out easily.
Nickle tries to roll over but Prince keeps him under control.
Nickle wants to control but Prince is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Nickle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Prince sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Prince is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped. #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.
Prince performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nickle has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Prince is working away from the top position though.
Nickle gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Nickle throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Prince preventing the sweep. #T3#
Nickle looking to control. #SUB#
Nickle looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Prince has picked Nickle up and slammed him! Nickle can't keep hold of the triangle and Prince manages to pass to side control!
Nickle is looking to reverse the position.
Prince gets to mount! Nickle was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Nickle is just holding on here. Prince manages to take his back.
Nickle trying to control but not successfully.
Nickle is really stuck here. #T4#
Good control from Prince.
Nickle is in bad spot here.
Prince is not going to allow Nickle to sit and survive in this position.
Nickle tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Nickle wants to hold on but Prince pushes him away.
Nickle is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nickle bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Prince keeping moving, preventing Nickle from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nasir Prince dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD#
Nickle closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Prince did well to prevent Nickle getting side control.#SUB#
Nickle is looking for a kimura but Prince is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nickle to get the leverage.
Prince gets full guard.
Nickle throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nickle accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Prince has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nickle looking to pass the guard.
Nickle preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prince pulls Nickle in close to his closed guard and prevents Nickle from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nickle is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Prince looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nickle is one step ahead there.
Nickle throwing strikes from guard but Prince blocks nicely.
Prince keeping moving, preventing Nickle from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Nickle throws a strike but Prince rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Nickle looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Nickle throws his legs up looking for a submission but Prince uses it to pass to side control.
Nickle is looking to regain half guard here but Prince keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Nickle's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nickle tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Nickle is desperately trying to improve his position but Prince has a good base and remains in mount.
Prince is looking to stand but Nickle has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Nickle slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T3##SUB#
Nickle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Nickle is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Prince pulls his head out easily.
Prince tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Prince prevents Nickle from improving his position.
Nickle misses with some strikes from the bottom. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nickle wants to improve his position but Prince is controlling well.
Nickle is trying to control but can't.
Prince passes to side control.
A control attempt from Nickle but he's now mounted!
Prince controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nickle has given up his back here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nasir Prince showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Prince thows a leg kick but Nickle checks it #TD#
and Nickle counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Prince!
Nickle throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Nickle postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Nickle throws an elbow but Prince slips to the side and avoids it well.
Prince tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nickle working away.
Prince parries the strikes from Nickle easily there. Nickle is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Prince to escape. #SUB#
Nickle tries for a kimura but Prince is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickle trying to control the action but Prince is working from the bottom.
Prince is working to avoid the ground and pound but Nickle connects with a decent elbow. #T1##SUB#
Nickle swings around for an armbar but Prince sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Nickle's guard.#SUB#
Nickle is looking for a triangle here but Prince uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Nickle looking for a sweep but Prince has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Nickle is trying to reverse the position but instead Prince has taken his back - oops!
Prince keeps control of the position as Nickle tries to break free. #T2#
Prince doesn't have the hooks in and Nickle manages to turn into his guard.
Nickle throwing strikes but missing.
Nickle trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Prince manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Nickle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Nickle looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Prince passes into half guard.
Nickle is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Nickle is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nickle manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Prince is looking to stand up but Nickle won't let him. #SUB#
Nickle has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Prince is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Nickle.
Nickle gets back to half guard.
Prince seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Nickle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Prince prevents Nickle from improving his position.
Nickle is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Prince jumps into side control!
Nickle looks to move to half guard but instead Prince has passed into mount! Damn!
Nickle gets back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nickle is looking for a sweep. Prince is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nasir Prince!

Event: Nfld 42
Date: Dec 16, 2023

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Gunnarsson misses with a takedown
and Takala counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Magnus Gunnarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takala takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gunnarsson scores with a leg kick. #CL2#
Gunnarsson has closed the distance and engaged Takala in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson cracks Takala with a nice body shot.
Takala is trying to force a seperation but Gunnarsson has the dominant position.
Gunnarsson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Takala after a bit of a struggle.
Takala blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Gunnarsson prevents Takala from breaking the clinch.
Takala is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tino Takala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson tries to pull guard but Takala forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gunnarsson scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Gunnarsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch
and Takala makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gunnarsson moves in looking to clinch but Takala pushes him off.
It looked like Takala wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gunnarsson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Takala makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gunnarsson has his takedown stuffed
and Takala counters with a nice body shot. #T2#
Takala staying out of range there.
It looked like Takala wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gunnarsson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Takala avoids it really well and circles away.
Takala appears to be looking for a big counter.#T3#
Gunnarsson moves in looking to clinch but Takala pushes him off.#CL2#
Gunnarsson has Takala up against the cage in a clinch.
Gunnarsson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Takala wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Takala breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gunnarsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takala moves away.
It looked like Takala was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gunnarsson.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gunnarsson or perhaps it was just good defense by Takala, which made it look bad.
Takala is looking for a counter combo.#T4#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gunnarsson.
Takala throwing a counter right hand but Gunnarsson manages to avoid it.
Gunnarsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Takala paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Takala swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gunnarsson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Takala counters with a three punch combo that has Gunnarsson backing up. Gunnarsson nods at Takala to acknowledge the strikes.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch but Takala moves away
and Takala counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gunnarsson misses with a wild body shot.
Takala is looking to counter punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tino Takala dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Gunnarsson cracks Takala with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gunnarsson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Takala moves out of range as Gunnarsson strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Takala on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Gunnarsson closes the distance and pushes Takala back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson can't get the takedown.
Takala wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gunnarsson has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Takala breaks from the clinch.
Gunnarsson tries for a takedown but Takala circles away easily
enabling Takala to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Gunnarsson wants to clinch but Takala slips to the side
and Takala counters with a nice uppercut.
Takala avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Takala appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gunnarsson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Takala counters with a good low kick that Gunnarsson was not able to check.
Tino Takala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Gunnarsson.#CL2#
Gunnarsson rushes Takala and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Takala pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Takala looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gunnarsson scores with a nice right hand. #T2#
Gunnarsson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Takala as he avoids it easily.
Takala was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Takala takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Takala slaps away a takedown attempt from Gunnarsson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Takala is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Gunnarsson fails with a takedown attempt.
Takala throwing a counter right hand but Gunnarsson manages to avoid it.
Gunnarsson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T3#
Gunnarsson misses with a right hand
and Takala counters with a low kick, right behind Gunnarsson 's knee.
Gunnarsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Takala tried to counter with a leg kick but Gunnarsson avoided it.
Tino Takala is winning the standup battle so far.
Gunnarsson with the inside leg kick.
Gunnarsson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Takala as he avoids it easily. #T4#
Gunnarsson tries to clinch but Takala moves away
and Takala counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Gunnarsson closes the distance and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gunnarsson. #TD2#
Gunnarsson has picked Takala up - he's going for a ride! Gunnarsson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Takala regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Gunnarsson.
Takala wants to stand and escape but Gunnarsson is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takala keeping full guard, as Gunnarsson tries to pass.
Gunnarsson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
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!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Magnus Gunnarsson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3##CL2#
Gunnarsson rushes Takala and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Takala breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gunnarsson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Gunnarsson has Takala up against the cage in a clinch. #T1#
Takala has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Takala breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Gunnarsson instigates a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Gunnarsson.
Magnus Gunnarsson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gunnarsson effectively controlling the action here.#TD2#
Gunnarsson pulls Takala into guard.
Takala wants to stand and escape but instead Gunnarsson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Gunnarsson is looking to work some ground and pound but Takala has wrist control.
Takala wants to stand up but Gunnarsson is controlling him. #T2#
Gunnarsson throws a big elbow that misses.
Gunnarsson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gunnarsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Takala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gunnarsson prevents Takala from getting back to his feet.
Gunnarsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Takala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takala wants to stand and escape but Gunnarsson is having none of it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Gunnarsson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch but Takala is having none of it.
Gunnarsson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gunnarsson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gunnarsson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Takala was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Gunnarsson closes the distance and clinches.#T4#
Takala looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Takala is trying to force a seperation but Gunnarsson has the dominant position.#BC#
Takala pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gunnarsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Takala paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gunnarsson throws a body punch but Takala moves out of range.
Takala fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gunnarsson just manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Takala tries to keep at a distance but Gunnarsson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gunnarsson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Takala smiles and moves away.
Tino Takala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Gunnarsson really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4##CL2#
Gunnarsson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Takala, pushing him back against the cage.
Gunnarsson wants a takedown but no success here. #BC#
Takala manages to break the clinch.
Gunnarsson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Takala swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Gunnarsson clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takala tries to break free but Gunnarsson pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Gunnarsson is trying to drag Takala to the mat but Takala just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC#
Takala escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gunnarsson doesn't manage to clinch there - Takala circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Takala misses the target.
Gunnarsson wants to clinch.
Takala appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gunnarsson has a takedown stuffed.
As Gunnarsson backs away, Takala returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Tino Takala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Gunnarsson.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Takala displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gunnarsson throws out the jab.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch but Takala moves out of range.
It looked like Takala wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gunnarsson has a takedown stuffed.
Takala went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T3#
Gunnarsson tries to clinch but Takala moves out of range.
Gunnarsson works the jab nicely.
Gunnarsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tino Takala is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch
and Takala counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gunnarsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gunnarsson dives in and grabs Takala's left leg, looking for a takedown. Takala pushes down on Gunnarsson's head and hops out.#T4#
Takala circles away from the clinch attempt.
Takala half committed to a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Gunnarsson rushes Takala and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Takala pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gunnarsson is looking to clinch but Takala is avoiding it.
As Gunnarsson looks to move away, Takala throws a big counter combo but Gunnarsson just gets out of the way.
Gunnarsson shoots in but Takala avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tino Takala had his way with Magnus Gunnarsson in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Gunnarsson throws a hook but Takala blocks it.
It looked like Takala wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Takala counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gunnarsson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gunnarsson has his takedown stuffed
and Takala counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Takala manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Gunnarsson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Takala connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch
and Takala counters with a nice uppercut.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch but Takala moves out of range.
Takala thinks about countering with a body kick.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch
and Takala counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Gunnarsson drives through and clinches with Takala against the cage. #T2#
Takala stops a takedown attempt from Gunnarsson.
Tino Takala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC#
Takala's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gunnarsson misses with a lunging right hand
and Takala counters with a left and a right that stings Gunnarsson.
Takala keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gunnarsson swings widly with a right hand
and Takala counters with a two punch combo. #T3#
Gunnarsson tries to clinch but Takala is having none of it.
Takala is looking for a counter combo.
Gunnarsson tried to score with a low kick but Takala checks it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gunnarsson is defended easily by Takala.
It looked like Takala wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gunnarsson shoots and misses
and Takala counters with a series of strikes. Gunnarsson will be more careful next time no doubt. #T4#
Gunnarsson darts in looking for a takedown but Takala gets double underhooks and turns Gunnarsson into the cage.
Gunnarsson dives in for a single leg takedown but Takala sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch
and Takala counters with a nice uppercut.
Gunnarsson misses with a takedown
and Takala counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 49:45
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tino Takala!
Tino Takala retains his light heavyweight title!
After the big win, Tino Takala made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Champion Apparel and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

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