PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Craig Clendennon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rainer Varvaskoukku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Clendennon might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to LoFidelity Allstars - Battleflag. Craig Clendennon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Clendennon
vs
Varvaskoukku

170 cm
31
158 lbs
20 - 7 - 0

164 cm
33
148 lbs
30 - 11 - 2

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Craig Clendennon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rainer Varvaskoukku!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clendennon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Clendennon misses with a low kick as Varvaskoukku jumps back.
Varvaskoukku lands a slapping body shot.
Clendennon throws the left hand but Varvaskoukku avoids the punch easily.
Clendennon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rainer Varvaskoukku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Varvaskoukku lands a right hook to the body.
Clendennon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Varvaskoukku showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Clendennon.
Clendennon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Varvaskoukku doesn't seem bothered though.

Varvaskoukku fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Clendennon sprawls well initially but Varvaskoukku persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Varvaskoukku is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Clendennon is not content to let Varvaskoukku control the position.
Varvaskoukku tries to pass the half guard into mount. Clendennon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku moves nicely into side control.
Varvaskoukku grinds an elbow into Clendennon's temple.
Varvaskoukku throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clendennon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Varvaskoukku fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The strikes coming from Varvaskoukku are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Varvaskoukku is trying to get an arm triangle but Clendennon is defending well.
Varvaskoukku is staying tight to Clendennon's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Varvaskoukku landing strikes.
Clendennon is looking for a sweep.
Varvaskoukku throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Varvaskoukku fails to land a wild elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Varvaskoukku throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Clendennon is looking for a sweep.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Varvaskoukku trying to control the action but Clendennon is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Varvaskoukku scores with a jab to the head.
Clendennon connects with a solid leg kick.
Clendennon throws a leg kick that misses.
Clendennon tries to clinch but Varvaskoukku moves out of range.
Clendennon misses with a low kick.
Varvaskoukku throws a body shot but no joy.
Varvaskoukku scores with a jab to the jaw.
Varvaskoukku is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Clendennon.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clendennon tries to close the distance and clinch but Varvaskoukku swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And Varvaskoukku tries to counter it with a takedown but Clendennon pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Varvaskoukku fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Clendennon scores with a punch to the head.

Clendennon moves into the clinch successfully.
Varvaskoukku tries a body shot but Clendennon blocks it.

Clendennon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Varvaskoukku fails with the takedown.
Clendennon throws the kick towards the body but Varvaskoukku avoids it.
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!
Clendennon checks a low kick from Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku lands a jab to Clendennon's midsection.
Clendennon fakes the leg kick and cracks Varvaskoukku in the body.
Varvaskoukku looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Clendennon is fending him off so far but Varvaskoukku persists. Nope, Clendennon circles away and we're back to standing.
Clendennon looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Craig Clendennon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rainer Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Varvaskoukku lands a right hook to the body.
Varvaskoukku connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Clendennon momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rainer Varvaskoukku dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Varvaskoukku stuns Clendennon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Varvaskoukku ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Varvaskoukku smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Varvaskoukku has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Varvaskoukku throws a body shot but no joy.
Varvaskoukku displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Clendennon throws out the jab.
Varvaskoukku feints the counter takedown.
Varvaskoukku takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jab by Clendennon.

Clendennon closes the distance and pushes Varvaskoukku back into the cage.
Clendennon lands a knee to the body.
Varvaskoukku tries to work over Clendennon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Our sources have told us that Clendennon has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Varvaskoukku tries a body shot but Clendennon blocks it.
Nice body punch from Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku is trying to pull guard but Clendennon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Varvaskoukku prevents a body shot from Clendennon.
Clendennon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Varvaskoukku backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clendennon scores with a knee to the head.
Varvaskoukku misses with a hook to the ribs.
Clendennon lands a nice shot to the body.
Clendennon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Varvaskoukku working aggressively here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Clendennon breaks the clinch.
Varvaskoukku scores with a jab. Clendennon acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Clendennon throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Clendennon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clendennon.
Clendennon tries to close the distance and clinch but Varvaskoukku swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Varvaskoukku misses with a looping right.
Clendennon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Varvaskoukku throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Clendennon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Varvaskoukku is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Clendennon rather than just go for the knockout.
Both fighters circling a little - Clendennon finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Varvaskoukku fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Clendennon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Clendennon misses the shot to the body.
Craig Clendennon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Varvaskoukku connects with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Varvaskoukku. Clendennon does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick misses from Clendennon.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clendennon checks a leg kick.
Clendennon cracks Varvaskoukku with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Varvaskoukku throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Clendennon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Clendennon lands with a cross.
The fighters circling - Varvaskoukku throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Clendennon seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Varvaskoukku is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Clendennon.
Varvaskoukku throws a body punch but Clendennon moves out of range.
Varvaskoukku lands with an overhand left.
Clendennon throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A lazy body kick from Varvaskoukku
and Clendennon counters with a slapping leg kick.
Varvaskoukku throws a leg kick that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Clendennon misses its target.
Varvaskoukku is looking to land body kicks.
Varvaskoukku tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clendennon was well out of range. Poor timing from Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab by Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku throws a body shot but no joy.

Clendennon clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clendennon tries to work over Varvaskoukku's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knees in the clinch landing for Clendennon.
Varvaskoukku tries to throw a body punch but Clendennon avoids it by throwing Varvaskoukku back against the cage.
Clendennon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Varvaskoukku tries a body shot but Clendennon blocks it.
Varvaskoukku tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clendennon's elbow.
A hook to the body from Clendennon.
Craig Clendennon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nice elbow from Clendennon.
Clendennon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Clendennon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Clendennon digs a right hand underneath Varvaskoukku's ribcage. Varvaskoukku let out a lung full of air as it connected.

Clendennon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Clendennon tries to clinch there but Varvaskoukku circles away.
Clendennon moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Clendennon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Clendennon misses with a straight left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Varvaskoukku changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Clendennon tries to avoid it but Varvaskoukku manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Clendennon to the ground. Clendennon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice straight punches there by Varvaskoukku. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Varvaskoukku.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clendennon takes a swing at Varvaskoukku's ribcage but misses.
Varvaskoukku uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Clendennon.
Varvaskoukku throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clendennon throws a quick counter kick to the body but Varvaskoukku avoids it.
Varvaskoukku throws a good cross that connects.
Clendennon loads up on a big right hand but Varvaskoukku slips the punch.
Clendennon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Varvaskoukku swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Varvaskoukku slips under a jab from Clendennon.
Clendennon misses with a wild body shot.
Clendennon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Clendennon.
Clendennon with a hook.
An inside leg kick from Varvaskoukku misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Clendennon misses its target.
Rainer Varvaskoukku seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Varvaskoukku ducks under a wild hook from Clendennon.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clendennon checks the leg kick nicely there.
Clendennon misses with a straight left.
Clendennon throws a shot from downtown. Varvaskoukku moves away and avoids it.
Clendennon takes a swing at Varvaskoukku's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Craig Clendennon dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Clendennon looks to throw the jab but Varvaskoukku is out of range.
Varvaskoukku lands with a hook. Clendennon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Clendennon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku thuds his shin into the meat of Clendennon's side.
Varvaskoukku lands with a thumping leg kick.
Clendennon wants to clinch up but Varvaskoukku keeps it at a distance.
Clendennon moves out of range as Varvaskoukku throws a body kick.
Clendennon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Varvaskoukku feints the counter takedown.
Clendennon lands a head kick!
Clendennon checks the leg kick.
Clendennon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Varvaskoukku tries to land a front kick but Clendennon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Varvaskoukku throws a low kick, looking for Clendennon's leg but Clendennon calmly moves out of range.
Varvaskoukku digs a good hook to Clendennon's body.

Clendennon takes the fight into the clinch.
Clendennon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Varvaskoukku avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku misses with a hook to the ribs.
Varvaskoukku pushes Clendennon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Varvaskoukku scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Clendennon blocks a body shot from Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Varvaskoukku tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Clendennon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Varvaskoukku lands with a right to the head.
Varvaskoukku's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Clendennon lands with a light punch inside.
Varvaskoukku lands with a light punch inside.
Knees to the body from Clendennon.
Varvaskoukku misses with a hook from the clinch.
Varvaskoukku working aggressively here.
Clendennon lands a knee to the body.

Varvaskoukku breaks from the clinch.
Varvaskoukku throws a low kick but Clendennon moves out of range easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku avoids a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Varvaskoukku misses with a body kick.
Varvaskoukku throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Clendennon was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

Clendennon pushes Varvaskoukku up against the cage in a clinch.
Varvaskoukku just leaning against Clendennon, taking a breather.
Varvaskoukku takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Varvaskoukku.

Varvaskoukku pulls guard successfully.
Clendennon won't allow Varvaskoukku to sweep him here.
Clendennon trying to control the position from guard on top but Varvaskoukku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clendennon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Clendennon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clendennon being controlled here momentarily.
Clendennon stopping the sweep attempt from Varvaskoukku.
Clendennon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Varvaskoukku has his hands on Clendennon's head, controlling the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Clendennon scores with a kick to the midsection.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Varvaskoukku shoots in but no luck this time.
Clendennon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Varvaskoukku.
Clendennon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Varvaskoukku at a distance.
Varvaskoukku looks to score with a jab to the body but Clendennon is just out of range.
Clendennon cracks Varvaskoukku with a right hand to the side of the head.

Varvaskoukku decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Varvaskoukku seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Clendennon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Varvaskoukku seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Varvaskoukku connects with a nice short shot to Clendennon's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rainer Varvaskoukku really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Clendennon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Clendennon blocks the leg kick.
Clendennon tries to clinch up.
Varvaskoukku misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Clendennon blocks a jab.
Varvaskoukku throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clendennon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Clendennon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Varvaskoukku's head.
Sloppy strikes from Clendennon. Those never looked like landing.
Clendennon slips a jab from Varvaskoukku.
Clendennon is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Varvaskoukku thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Clendennon if he has to take too many more of those.
Varvaskoukku looks to score with a jab to the body but Clendennon is just out of range.
Varvaskoukku tries to land a front kick but Clendennon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Clendennon misses with a looping left.
Varvaskoukku thows a left - swing and a miss!
Clendennon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Varvaskoukku.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku misses the shot to the body.
Clendennon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Varvaskoukku was well out of range. Poor timing from Clendennon.
Varvaskoukku throws a body punch but Clendennon moves out of range.
Clendennon just misses with a punch to the body.
A clash of legs there as Clendennon blocks the low kick.
Varvaskoukku misses with a body shot.
Varvaskoukku walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Varvaskoukku lands a nice shot that snaps Clendennon's head back.
Clendennon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Varvaskoukku moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Clendennon misses the jab.
Clendennon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Clendennon.
Clendennon tries to clinch up.
Varvaskoukku moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku fails to land the takedown.
Clendennon scores with a jab to the head.
Clendennon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Clendennon there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Clendennon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clendennon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Clendennon throws a head kick but Varvaskoukku moves out of range.
Varvaskoukku takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Varvaskoukku lands a nice hook to Clendennon's body. Clendennon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Clendennon looks to land a combination but Varvaskoukku avoids it well.
Varvaskoukku feints the counter takedown.
Varvaskoukku scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Varvaskoukku takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Clendennon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clendennon takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Clendennon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Clendennon motions for Varvaskoukku to come forward. Clendennon throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Varvaskoukku wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Clendennon needs to keep his hands up - Varvaskoukku had a free shot at his head there.
Clendennon takes a jab right on the kisser.
Varvaskoukku will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Craig Clendennon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rainer Varvaskoukku.
Clendennon throws a good cross that connects.
Varvaskoukku misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clendennon.
Varvaskoukku throws the left hand but Clendennon avoids the punch easily.
Varvaskoukku avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Varvaskoukku feints a jab promting Clendennon to slip. Varvaskoukku then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Clendennon slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Varvaskoukku fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
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!
Varvaskoukku is looking to score with low kicks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku throws a one two combo.
Varvaskoukku scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Clendennon throws a half hearted mid kick.
Varvaskoukku feints the counter takedown.
Varvaskoukku is looking to chop away at Clendennon's legs.
Varvaskoukku misses with a hook.

Clendennon drives through and clinches with Varvaskoukku against the cage.
Varvaskoukku is looking to break free of the clinch but Clendennon has double underhooks.
Clendennon tries to throw a body punch but Varvaskoukku avoids it by throwing Clendennon back against the cage.
Clendennon lands a nice knee to the body.
Varvaskoukku is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Clendennon landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Clendennon utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Clendennon pushes Varvaskoukku back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Clendennon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Clendennon tries a knee to the head but Varvaskoukku blocks it.
Clendennon misses with some punches.
Varvaskoukku can't find room to land a body shot as Clendennon controls the action.
Varvaskoukku is leaning against Clendennon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Rainer Varvaskoukku will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Clendennon avoids a kick to the body.
Varvaskoukku slips under a jab from Clendennon.
Varvaskoukku looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Varvaskoukku 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 Clendennon has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Clendennon and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Clendennon throwing a counter right hand but Varvaskoukku manages to avoid it.
Clendennon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Varvaskoukku throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Varvaskoukku takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Clendennon wants to clinch up but Varvaskoukku keeps it at a distance.
Varvaskoukku paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Clendennon slips under a jab from Varvaskoukku.
Clendennon throws a quick counter head kick but Varvaskoukku was just out of range.
Varvaskoukku will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Varvaskoukku misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clendennon.
Clendennon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku misses with a jab to the body
enabling Clendennon to counter with a crisp jab.
Clendennon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Clendennon misses with a wild combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clendennon lands with a hook. Varvaskoukku tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Varvaskoukku thows a left - swing and a miss!
Varvaskoukku scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Clendennon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Clendennon throws a hook but Varvaskoukku blocks it.
Clendennon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Varvaskoukku in his tracks.
Clendennon looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Clendennon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Varvaskoukku missing with a left hand there. Clendennon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Varvaskoukku misses the body punch
and Clendennon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Varvaskoukku misses with a jab, cross combination.
Clendennon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clendennon throws an overhand right that lands on Varvaskoukku's shoulder, as Varvaskoukku tries to avoid the shot.
Varvaskoukku feints the counter takedown.
Varvaskoukku throws a leg kick but Clendennon sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Varvaskoukku looking to land some kicks to the body here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clendennon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Clendennon closes the distance and clinches.

Clendennon manages to break the clinch.
Varvaskoukku scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Craig Clendennon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Varvaskoukku looks to score with a jab to the body but Clendennon is just out of range.
Clendennon throws a body kick that misses.
Varvaskoukku throws the left hand but Clendennon avoids the punch easily.
Varvaskoukku throws a body punch but Clendennon moves out of range.
Varvaskoukku throws a push kick but Clendennon slaps the foot to one side.
Varvaskoukku lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Clendennon throws out a loose jab but Varvaskoukku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Varvaskoukku moves out of range of the body kick from Clendennon.
Varvaskoukku jabs Clendennon right on the nose. Clendennon blinks but takes it well.
Clendennon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Clendennon doesn't manage to clinch there - Varvaskoukku circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clendennon avoids the body shot from Varvaskoukku.
An attempted straight right counter from Clendennon misses the target.
Good leg kick by Varvaskoukku there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The fighters circling - Varvaskoukku throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Clendennon went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Clendennon throws a shot from downtown. Varvaskoukku moves away and avoids it.
Clendennon misses with a body shot.
Varvaskoukku stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Varvaskoukku cracks Clendennon with a right hand to the side of the head.
Varvaskoukku swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clendennon lands with a slapping head kick.
Varvaskoukku 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.
Clendennon looks to land a body kick but Varvaskoukku moved away.
Clendennon finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Clendennon throws a looping overhand right but Varvaskoukku ducks down to avoid it.
Varvaskoukku scores with a crisp jab that stopped Clendennon in his tracks.
Varvaskoukku scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Clendennon doesn't seem bothered though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Varvaskoukku avoids the body shot from Clendennon.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clendennon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Varvaskoukku with the counter takedown but Clendennon avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Varvaskoukku misses the target.
Clendennon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Clendennon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Clendennon lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

It looks like Rainer Varvaskoukku has been cut.
Clendennon scores with a jab. Varvaskoukku acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Varvaskoukku displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Clendennon throws out the jab.
Varvaskoukku lands with a shot to the body.
Varvaskoukku throws a wild body kick that Clendennon sees coming a mile off.
Varvaskoukku swings for the body but Clendennon moves out of range.
Varvaskoukku throws a nice inside leg kick.
Varvaskoukku throws a body shot but no joy.
Varvaskoukku scores with a three punch combo!
Varvaskoukku throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Good shot there by Clendennon.
Clendennon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rainer Varvaskoukku comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Varvaskoukku 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 46:49
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 46:49
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 46:49

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