Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: CEFC Fight Night 142
Date: Dec 08, 2018

#R1#
Koltun leaves Maanpohja with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Maanpohja enables Koltun to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Maanpohja manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Koltun working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Koltun wants to pass the guard but Maanpohja is keeping the position.
Koltun not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Maanpohja might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Maanpohja has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Koltun can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Koltun stays in close to Maanpohja's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koltun's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Maanpohja looking for a guillotine here but Koltun defends easily.
Koltun passes into half guard. #SUB#
Maanpohja looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Koltun wants to pass the guard but Maanpohja is defending well.
We've been hearing good reports from Maanpohja's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Koltun is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Maanpohja is working to get back to half guard.
Koltun with shots to the head and body - Maanpohja looks very uncomfortable down there.
Koltun sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Koltun scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Koltun raining down hammerfists from mount.
Koltun is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Maanpohja is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Koltun lands a big shot there that rocks Maanpohja but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #ROC2#
Maanpohja is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koltun putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Oh Maanpohja is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maanpohja slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T2#
Maanpohja has hold of Koltun's hands but Koltun slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Koltun is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Maanpohja looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Koltun moves into full mount! Maanpohja won't be happy about that!
Maanpohja seems to have got his legs back now.
Koltun scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Koltun tries to control but Maanpohja wriggling away.
Koltun with good strikes from the mount here!#SUB2#
Koltun has hold of Maanpohja's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Maanpohja manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Koltun lands a heavy elbow.
Koltun looking to control but Maanpohja is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Koltun fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3#
Maanpohja in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Maanpohja in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Maanpohja is desperately trying to improve his position but Koltun has a good base and remains in mount.
Koltun cracks Maanpohja with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marek Koltun!
Marek Koltun took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I'm the champ. Now time to go get a piece of ass.'.

Event: CEFC 318
Date: Nov 17, 2018

#R1#
Lafayette chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Maanpohja misses with a takedown
and Lafayette cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Lafayette has knocked Maanpohja down with a huge combo! Lafayette steps away and waves a wobbly Maanpohja back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Maanpohja is rocked!
Lafayette throws a series of punches but Maanpohja avoids them all with ease.
Oh Maanpohja is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maanpohja with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lafayette counters with a huge left! Maanpohja is in big trouble! He's backing up but Lafayette isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Maanpohja from any more damage. A dominating finish by Lafayette!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vicente Lafayette!
Vicente Lafayette gave a mention to Sin City Allstars in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: CEFC Fight Night 239
Date: Nov 14, 2018

#R1#
Maanpohja shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Duff pinned against the cage. Duff gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
An attempted straight right counter from Duff misses the target.
Maanpohja is trying hard to land a takedown here. Duff sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Duff was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Duff keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tony Duff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johannes Maanpohja.#TD#
Duff fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Maanpohja sprawls well initially but Duff persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Maanpohja looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Duff definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Duff is working for a kimura but Maanpohja is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Duff is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Duff is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Maanpohja is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Duff pulls his head out easily. #T1##SUB#
Duff is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Duff seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Duff is trying to work for a kimura but Maanpohja is defending well. #SUB2#
Maanpohja looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Duff is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Duff is working for a kimura but Maanpohja is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Duff is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Maanpohja is just riding it out for now. Duff eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Duff is trying to work for a kimura but Maanpohja is defending well.
Duff trying to pass the guard but Maanpohja defending well. #SUB2#
Maanpohja looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Duff is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Maanpohja has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Duff is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Maanpohja looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Maanpohja is trying to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB#
Duff is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Maanpohja defends it well. #SUB2#
Maanpohja looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Duff is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Maanpohja doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Duff. #SUB#
Duff is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Duff is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Duff is looking for a kimura but Maanpohja is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Duff to get the leverage. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Maanpohja looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Duff is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Maanpohja has managed to free his arm - good work.
Duff uses his free foot to push down on Maanpohja's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Maanpohja. #SUB#
Duff looking to secure an arm triangle but Maanpohja defends it well.
Maanpohja looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Maanpohja defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Duff.
Maanpohja regains half guard.
Maanpohja is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Duff is looking for a kimura but Maanpohja is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Duff to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Duff dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD#
Duff shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Duff showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
Duff wants to work for an arm triangle but Maanpohja is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Duff seems to be working for a kimura but Maanpohja defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Duff looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Maanpohja is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Maanpohja looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Duff is trying for a kimura here. Maanpohja looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Duff wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tony Duff!
Our winner, Tony Duff, 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: CEFC 313
Date: Oct 27, 2018

#R1#
Distacio Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Maanpohja moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Distacio Jr gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Maanpohja to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Distacio Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Distacio Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maanpohja doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Distacio Jr is tightening it up a little... Maanpohja has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Maanpohja reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Maanpohja taps out! Nice BJJ there by Distacio Jr!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Harry Distacio Jr!
Harry Distacio Jr decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CEFC 309
Date: Oct 06, 2018

#R1#
Coleman swinging wildly here.
Maanpohja fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Coleman. No joy for Maanpohja on that attempt.
Coleman works Maanpohja's body with a nice hook.
Maanpohja moves forwards but Coleman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Maanpohja looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Coleman digs a good body shot into Maanpohja's ribs.
Maanpohja changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Coleman tries to avoid it but Maanpohja manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Coleman to the ground. Coleman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Black Coleman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johannes Maanpohja.
Coleman lands with a shot to the body.
Maanpohja has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Maanpohja drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
Coleman scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Johannes Maanpohja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maanpohja is trying hard to land a takedown here. Coleman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Maanpohja dives in for a single leg takedown but Coleman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Maanpohja looks winded!
Coleman lands a jab.
Coleman lands a jab-cross combination. #T1#
Coleman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Maanpohja shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Coleman as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Coleman bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Maanpohja is trying to get back to half guard.#SU#
Coleman decides to stand back up. Coleman steps back and let's Maanpohja get back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Coleman. Maanpohja does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maanpohja closes this distance looking for a takedown but Coleman circles away.
A cross from Coleman lands.
Maanpohja's coach down at whitey's gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Maanpohja's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Maanpohja tries for a takedown but Coleman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Coleman closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Coleman is looking to wear down Maanpohja with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coleman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL#
Coleman has closed the distance and engaged Maanpohja in a clinch.
A knee to the head by Coleman.
Maanpohja drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #TD2#
Maanpohja turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#T2#
Coleman sneaks back into half guard.
Maanpohja stops Coleman from getting back to his feet.
Coleman is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Grind Time [ *Double Elite Coaches] that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Coleman moves into full guard. #SUB#
Maanpohja avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Maanpohja avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Coleman controlling the position.
Maanpohja advances position into side control!
Coleman is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Maanpohja is controlling him well.#T3##SUB2#
Maanpohja has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Coleman is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Maanpohja yanks on the arm and Coleman is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Maanpohja.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Johannes Maanpohja!
After the big win, Johannes Maanpohja made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Fury Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: CEFC Fight Night 234
Date: Sep 19, 2018

#R1#
Maanpohja shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Duff as he jumps to the side.
Maanpohja has his takedown stuffed
and Maanpohja takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Duff scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Duff misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maanpohja.
Maanpohja tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Johannes Maanpohja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A right-left combo lands from Duff.
Duff rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maanpohja moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maanpohja shoots in but Duff avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A little feinted left hand from Duff on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tony Duff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johannes Maanpohja.
Maanpohja tries to score a power double leg takedown but Duff sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Maanpohja somewhat.
Duff lands with a hook. Maanpohja tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD2#
Maanpohja fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Duff sprawls well initially but Maanpohja persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Duff looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Duff actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Duff looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Duff on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Duff actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Maanpohja is working for a kimura but Duff is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Maanpohja seems to be working for a kimura but Duff defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Duff is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maanpohja pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Duff looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Duff looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Maanpohja is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Duff doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Maanpohja. #SUB2#
Maanpohja seems to be working for a kimura but Duff defends the submission attempt.#T2##SUB2#
Duff is defending against the submission attempts here by Maanpohja.
Maanpohja lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Duff looking for submissions off his back.
Maanpohja is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Duff!
Duff definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Duff regains half guard.#SUB2#
Maanpohja is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Duff looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Ground and pound from Maanpohja. #SUB#
Duff looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Maanpohja trying to mount his opponent but Duff defends it. #SUB2#
Maanpohja is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Maanpohja takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Maanpohja looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Duff looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Maanpohja is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Duff is just riding it out for now. Maanpohja eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Duff actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
Maanpohja prevents Duff from improving his position.#SUB#
Duff looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Maanpohja wants to work for an arm triangle but Duff is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Maanpohja is working for a kimura but Duff is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Duff looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Maanpohja lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Duff looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maanpohja lands strikes from half guard.
Duff wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Duff actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Johannes Maanpohja will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Maanpohja closes this distance looking for a takedown but Duff circles away.
Duff throws a quick counter kick to the body but Maanpohja avoids it.
Maanpohja fails to land the takedown.
Maanpohja gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Duff counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tony Duff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johannes Maanpohja.
Duff scores with a sloppy right hand. Maanpohja should have avoided that one.
Maanpohja misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Duff lands a jab-cross combination.
Maanpohja fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Duff avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duff lands with a nice body kick.
Maanpohja tries to score a power double leg takedown but Duff sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Maanpohja somewhat.
Maanpohja is breathing heavily.#T1#
Duff misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Maanpohja moves out of range as Duff throws a body kick.
And Maanpohja tries to counter it with a takedown but Duff pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tony Duff is winning the standup battle so far.
Duff throws a push kick but Maanpohja slaps the foot to one side.
Maanpohja misses with a takedown attempt
and Duff cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Duff leaves Maanpohja with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A right-left combo lands from Duff.
Maanpohja on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Maanpohja shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Duff lands with a nice combination. Maanpohja backs away looking to recover.#ROC#
Maanpohja is rocked!
Duff misses with a double jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Duff throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Maanpohja blocks the body kick.
Duff keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Duff leaves Maanpohja with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Duff.#T2#
A lazy left from Duff finds it's target.
Maanpohja is still on wobbly legs! Can Duff finish him?
Duff throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Maanpohja seems to have recovered his senses.
Duff connects with a body shot that sends Maanpohja's belly button to the back.
No joy there for Duff, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maanpohja dives in and grabs Duff's left leg, looking for a takedown. Duff pushes down on Maanpohja's head and hops out.
Tony Duff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Duff dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maanpohja fails with the takedown.
A nice combination there by Duff.
Maanpohja dives in for a single leg takedown but Duff sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Duff feints and then cracks Maanpohja's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Maanpohja down.
Duff's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Duff duly obliges.
Duff fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Duff is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A nice combination there by Duff.
Tony Duff is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maanpohja tries for a takedown but Duff circles away easily
and Duff counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Maanpohja! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Duff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Duff!
Tony Duff thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CEFC Fight Night 233
Date: Sep 05, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Donkashane drives through and clinches with Maanpohja against the cage.
Maanpohja has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Donkashane is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Donkashane lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maanpohja backwards. #BC2#
Donkashane breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maanpohja shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Donkashane but Donkashane pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Donkashane doesn't manage to clinch there - Maanpohja circles away.
Maanpohja has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johannes Maanpohja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maanpohja tries to score a power double leg takedown but Donkashane sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Maanpohja somewhat.
Donkashane wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Donkashane as Maanpohja shoots in.#TD2#
Donkashane shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Maanpohja's guard.
Donkashane scoring with some ground and pound.
Donkashane throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Donkashane got a little sloppy there for a moment and Maanpohja has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Donkashane has managed to get both his arms back between Maanpohja's legs - danger averted.
Maanpohja keeping moving, preventing Donkashane from controlling successfully.
Maanpohja might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Maanpohja preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Donkashane looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Maanpohja looking for a guillotine here but Donkashane defends easily.
Maanpohja preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Donkashane working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Donkashane stands and throws Maanpohja's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Donkashane is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Maanpohja has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Donkashane tries for a kimura but Maanpohja is defending well.
Donkashane scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Maanpohja to see if he's OK.#T2#
Donkashane grinds an elbow into Maanpohja's temple.
Donkashane creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#SUB2#
Donkashane tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Donkashane has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Donkashane thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Donkashane trying to control the position but Maanpohja is working away. #SUB2#
Donkashane tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Donkashane has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Donkashane tries for a kimura but Maanpohja is defending well.
Maanpohja is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Donkashane looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SU2#
Donkashane stands up and beckons Maanpohja to his feet. #T3#
Maanpohja misses with a takedown attempt - Donkashane sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Donkashane let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Donkashane wants to clinch up but Maanpohja keeps it at a distance.
Nice sprawl there from Donkashane as Maanpohja shoots in.
Donkashane appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Donkashane tries to close the distance and clinch but Maanpohja swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Donkashane leaves Maanpohja with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Maanpohja looks for a takedown but Donkashane sprawls well.#CL2#
Donkashane closes the distance and pushes Maanpohja back into the cage.#TD2#
Donkashane has Maanpohja pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Donkashane pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Maanpohja tumbling to the mat - Donkashane dives into Maanpohja's guard.#SUB#
Maanpohja throws his legs up looking for a submission but Donkashane uses it to pass to side control. #SUB2#
Donkashane is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Maanpohja has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Donkashane slows the pace down.
Maanpohja is looking to regain half guard here but Donkashane keeps moving and retains side control.
Donkashane is looking to take a break and control but Maanpohja is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maanpohja is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Donkashane is trying to get an arm triangle but Maanpohja is defending well.
Maanpohja is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Donkashane is trying to get an arm triangle but Maanpohja is defending well. #SUB2#
Donkashane looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rascal Donkashane dominated that round.
That's time! Maanpohja's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Donkashane enables Maanpohja to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Donkashane manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Donkashane working a defensive guard here.
Maanpohja lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Maanpohja got a little sloppy there for a moment and Donkashane has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Maanpohja has managed to get both his arms back between Donkashane's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Donkashane looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Donkashane wants to sweep but no luck.
Donkashane has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Donkashane has his foot on Maanpohja's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Maanpohja works his way back into a safe position though.
Donkashane doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maanpohja scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Donkashane working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maanpohja doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maanpohja manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Donkashane working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maanpohja doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maanpohja manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Maanpohja drops back, looking for a kneebar! Donkashane looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Donkashane looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Donkashane! #REVB##T1#
Maanpohja is looking for a sweep.
Donkashane trying to control the action but Maanpohja is working from the bottom.
Donkashane might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Maanpohja haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Maanpohja tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Donkashane tries for a kimura but Maanpohja is defending well.
Maanpohja tries to bench press Donkashane off him but Donkashane keeps the position. #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.
Maanpohja takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#SUB2#
Donkashane looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Maanpohja is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Maanpohja is not content to let Donkashane control the position.
Donkashane landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Donkashane controlling from side mount.
Donkashane trying to control the action but Maanpohja is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Donkashane tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Donkashane has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3#
Maanpohja tries to buck Donkashane off but Donkashane is having none of it.#SUB2#
Donkashane wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Maanpohja, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Donkashane looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Donkashane is looking to take a break and control but Maanpohja is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maanpohja tries to improve position but can't.
Donkashane lands an elbow.
Donkashane trying to control the action but Maanpohja is working from the bottom.
Rascal Donkashane has got the better of the ground game so far.
Donkashane is working Maanpohja over with some ground and pound from side control. #T4#
Maanpohja dodges the ground and pound from Donkashane.
Maanpohja is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Donkashane off and has taken his back!
I really don't envy Donkashane right now. #SUB#
Donkashane preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Maanpohja.
Maanpohja lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Maanpohja doesn't have the hooks in and Donkashane manages to turn into his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Maanpohja throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Donkashane trying to control but Maanpohja is working from the bottom.
Donkashane advances to half guard.
Maanpohja is looking for a sweep. Donkashane is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Maanpohja actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Maanpohja is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Donkashane pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rascal Donkashane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Donkashane taking a breather.
Maanpohja is working for takedown but Donkashane is calmly controlling the position for now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Donkashane.
Donkashane throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Maanpohja wants a takedown.
Maanpohja has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Donkashane after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johannes Maanpohja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Donkashane lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maanpohja is looking to take this one to the mat.
Donkashane has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maanpohja is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Donkashane gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donkashane stalling.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Donkashane lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Donkashane lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Donkashane is pushing Maanpohja up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #TD#
Maanpohja turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Maanpohja manages to end up in side control.#T1#
Donkashane is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Maanpohja off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Maanpohja defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Donkashane's arms.
Donkashane is punishing Maanpohja with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Maanpohja won't enjoy being in this position. Donkashane looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Maanpohja is tapping - it's over boys! Donkashane picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rascal Donkashane!

Event: CEFC Fight Night 231
Date: Aug 20, 2018

#R1#
Tupolski scores with a kick to the midsection.
Maanpohja tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tupolski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Maanpohja somewhat.
Tupolski doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Maanpohja takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Maanpohja looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tupolski is fending him off so far but Maanpohja persists. Nope, Tupolski circles away and we're back to standing.
Maanpohja takes one to the chin there.
Maanpohja looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johannes Maanpohja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tupolski scores with a spinning back kick!
Maanpohja throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tupolski's waist but Tupolski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Maanpohja off to one side.
Maanpohja takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tupolski thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Maanpohja if he has to take too many more of those.
Tupolski's coach down at Jitsu Jim was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Tupolski's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Maanpohja shoots in but no luck this time.
Maanpohja is breathing heavily.
Tupolski scores with a hook.
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!#CL2#
Maanpohja gets tackled into the cage by Tupolski. Tupolski maintains the clinch.
Tupolski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tupolski using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tupolski lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tupolski utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T1#
Tupolski lands a knee to the body.
A short left from Tupolski.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tupolski obliges.
Tupolski lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tupolski lands a nice shot to the body.
A knee to the head by Tupolski.
Tupolski lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tupolski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tupolski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Tupolski on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A knee to the head by Tupolski.
Tupolski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tupolski creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Maanpohja's defenses.
Maanpohja is looking for a takedown.
Tupolski lands a nice uppercut.
Maanpohja tries to score a body lock takedown but Tupolski shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Maanpohja takes a shot to the head.
Tupolski pushes Maanpohja back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tupolski lands a left hand.
Maanpohja goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tupolski prevents it.
Tupolski lands an elbow inside that Maanpohja shrugs off. #T2#
Knees in the clinch landing for Tupolski.
Maanpohja takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice elbow from Tupolski.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tupolski.
Tupolski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A body shot lands from Tupolski.
Tupolski lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Maanpohja is rocked!
Tupolski lands with a left to the head.
Oh Maanpohja is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tupolski lands a nice knee to the body.
Tupolski scores with a shot to the side of Maanpohja's head.
Tupolski presses Maanpohja against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#KD2#
Tupolski drops Maanpohja with a big knee straight up the middle! Maanpohja is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #CL2#
Tupolski gets a clinch.
Tupolski lands a nice knee to the body.
Maanpohja takes a shot to the head.
I was talking to Maanpohja's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tupolski lands a big knee! That's hurt Maanpohja! Oh, he's all over the place! Tupolski lands another knee that sends Maanpohja to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Katurian Tupolski!
In his post fight interview, Katurian Tupolski started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: CEFC Live 60
Date: Aug 01, 2018

#R1#
Maanpohja moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Maanpohja dives in for a single leg takedown but Mercer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Johannes Maanpohja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mercer throws a body punch but Maanpohja moves out of range.
Maanpohja tries for a takedown but Mercer circles away easily
and Mercer counters with a nice body shot.
Mercer scores with a jab to the head.
Mercer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Maanpohja dives in and grabs Mercer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mercer pushes down on Maanpohja's head and hops out.
Mercer appears to be looking for a big counter.
Alex Mercer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johannes Maanpohja.
Mercer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#TD2#
Mercer gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mercer wants to stand up but Maanpohja is controlling him.
Maanpohja postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mercer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Mercer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mercer has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB#
Mercer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Maanpohja gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Maanpohja working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Mercer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Maanpohja gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Maanpohja is looking to work some ground and pound but Mercer has wrist control.
Mercer trying to control the position. #SUB#
Maanpohja avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mercer controlling the position.
Maanpohja is looking to work some ground and pound but Mercer has wrist control.
Maanpohja prevents Mercer from getting back to his feet.
Maanpohja lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mercer keeping full guard, as Maanpohja tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Maanpohja drops back looking for a leg! Mercer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mercer manages to kick Maanpohja off! Maanpohja jumps back into Mercer's guard. #SUB#
Mercer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Maanpohja can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2##SUB2#
Maanpohja thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mercer trying to control the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Maanpohja's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mercer is trying to control the position but Maanpohja postures up.
Maanpohja stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mercer swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Maanpohja drops back looking for a leg! Mercer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mercer manages to kick Maanpohja off! Maanpohja jumps back into Mercer's guard.
Mercer is trying to control the position but Maanpohja postures up.
Maanpohja tries to free his leg and advance position but Mercer is retaining full guard.
Mercer wants to stand but Maanpohja is controlling the position. #T3#
Maanpohja tries to free his leg and advance position but Mercer is retaining full guard. #ES#
Mercer pushes Maanpohja off and scrambles back to his feet.
Maanpohja takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Maanpohja looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mercer misses with a few strikes there.
Maanpohja feints the counter takedown.
Nice shot by Mercer.
Maanpohja fails with the takedown.
Mercer moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mercer lands a jab to the head. #TD2#
Maanpohja throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mercer was covering up waiting for the punch and Maanpohja finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mercer has control of Maanpohja's left arm, preventing Maanpohja from doing any damage. #T4#
Mercer has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mercer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Mercer seems to be working for a kimura but Maanpohja defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Maanpohja is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mercer pulls his head out easily.
Maanpohja is refusing to be controlled, as Mercer sits in half guard.
Maanpohja is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mercer is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mercer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maanpohja keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Mercer dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Mercer throws the left hand but Maanpohja avoids the punch easily.
Maanpohja misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Maanpohja fails with a takedown attempt.
Mercer went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Maanpohja shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mercer counters with a straight right hand.
Alex Mercer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johannes Maanpohja.
Maanpohja shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mercer as he avoids it easily.
Mercer lands with an uppercut that bounces Maanpohja off the cage and back into range.
Alex Mercer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maanpohja changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mercer tries to avoid it but Maanpohja manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mercer to the ground. Mercer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mercer throws a series of strikes that have Maanpohja backpedaling. #KD#
Mercer drops Maanpohja with a left and a right! Oh, Maanpohja is hurt - Mercer dives into side control looking to finish! #ROC#
Maanpohja is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Maanpohja is still in real trouble! Can Mercer finish him?
Mercer advances to mount. #SU#
Mercer gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Maanpohja shoots in looking for a takedown but Mercer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Maanpohja's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Maanpohja seems to have recovered his senses.
Maanpohja shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mercer as he jumps to the side.
Maanpohja fails with the takedown
and Mercer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maanpohja is breathing heavily.#T1#
Mercer works Maanpohja's body with a nice hook.#KD#
A jab-cross combination lands for Mercer and sends Maanpohja crashing to the mat! Mercer follows him down to the mat - Maanpohja regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Mercer passes to full mount! #SU#
Mercer is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Maanpohja on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maanpohja gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Mercer gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Maanpohja is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Mercer!
Alex Mercer decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: CEFC 297
Date: Jul 14, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Rigano shoots in and bounces Maanpohja off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rigano is in close to Maanpohja's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rigano landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Maanpohja looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rigano throws a big right hand that misses.
Rigano lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Maanpohja has his foot on Rigano's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rigano works his way back into a safe position though.
Rigano not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rigano postures up and lands a big shot to Maanpohja's brow. #SUB#
Maanpohja is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rigano lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rigano trying to control the position from guard on top but Maanpohja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rigano has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Rigano avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T1#
Rigano controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rigano postures up and lands a big shot to Maanpohja's brow.
Maanpohja wants to sweep here but Rigano controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Rigano avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Maanpohja might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rigano postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rigano content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Maanpohja seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rigano's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rigano wants to control from the top but Maanpohja keeps moving.
Rigano connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Maanpohja looking for a guillotine here but Rigano defends easily. #T2##SUB#
Maanpohja is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rigano is aware though and is defending well.
Rigano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maanpohja is keeping the position for now.
Rigano scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Maanpohja has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rigano can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rigano sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rigano wants to pass the guard but Maanpohja is keeping the position.
Rigano wants to control from the top but Maanpohja keeps moving.
Rigano is in close to Maanpohja's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Maanpohja is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T3##SUB#
Maanpohja looking for subs off his back but Rigano has passed one foot through into half guard.
Rigano works his way into full mount!
Rigano looking to control but Maanpohja is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Maanpohja is looking to improve his position but Rigano isn't that keen on the idea.
Rigano working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Maanpohja is desperately trying to improve his position but Rigano has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Rigano cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Rigano trying to control but Maanpohja is having none of it.
Maanpohja is trying to escape the mount. #T4#
Rigano scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Maanpohja?
Rigano can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Maanpohja is looking to escape.
Rigano sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rigano trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maanpohja working to try and regain half guard.
Rigano punishing his opponent with strikes.
Maanpohja really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cliff Rigano dominated that round.
That's time! Maanpohja's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
Maanpohja looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rigano!
Rigano gets back to half guard.
Maanpohja slips a nice elbow through Rigano's hands, connecting with Rigano's forehead.#SUB#
Maanpohja is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rigano sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Maanpohja is looking for a kimura but Rigano is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Maanpohja to get the leverage.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rigano manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Rigano has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Maanpohja can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Rigano is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Maanpohja rolls with it to try and escape but Rigano cranks on the arm and Maanpohja is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cliff Rigano!
An out of breath Cliff Rigano thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CEFC Sunday Night Fights
Date: Jun 24, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Maanpohja 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.
Maanpohja won't allow Anderson to sweep him here.
Maanpohja makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Anderson pulls Maanpohja in close to prevent any damage.
Maanpohja working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson is adopting a defensive guard.
Maanpohja in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Maanpohja throwing strikes from guard but Anderson blocks nicely.
Anderson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Anderson is controlling Maanpohja's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Maanpohja trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Maanpohja stands up over Anderson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Anderson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Maanpohja throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Anderson has Maanpohja pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson wants to sweep here but Maanpohja controlling him for the moment.
Anderson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Maanpohja loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Anderson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maanpohja.
Anderson controlling the position.
Maanpohja trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anderson wants to sweep here but Maanpohja controlling him for the moment.
Maanpohja trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Anderson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Anderson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Anderson continues to stall.
Anderson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2##SUB2#
Maanpohja is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Anderson is aware though and is defending well.
Anderson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Maanpohja looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Maanpohja looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Anderson passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Maanpohja is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anderson pulls his head out easily.
Anderson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Maanpohja is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anderson pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Anderson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Anderson prevents Maanpohja from improving his position.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Anderson is controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Maanpohja looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Maanpohja looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Anderson content to control rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johannes Maanpohja 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#
Maanpohja takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Anderson misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Maanpohja closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Anderson quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Maanpohja is working for a kimura but Anderson is defending it quite comfortably.
Maanpohja has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Maanpohja is trying to work for a kimura but Anderson is defending well.
Anderson wants to control but Maanpohja is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Anderson is positioning himself well to prevent Maanpohja advancing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maanpohja uses his free foot to push down on Anderson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Anderson. #SUB2#
Maanpohja goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Anderson is on top in guard.
Anderson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Maanpohja has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Anderson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB2#
Maanpohja is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Anderson defends well.#SUB2#
Maanpohja is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Anderson defends well.
Anderson stands and throws Maanpohja's legs to the side, diving into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Maanpohja is looking to reverse the position.
Anderson takes a little break here. Maanpohja wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
More hug and hope from Anderson.
Maanpohja is trying to improve his position.
Anderson controls the position. #T2#
Maanpohja is not content to let Anderson control the position.
Anderson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Maanpohja's shoulder. That is not cool.
Maanpohja tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Anderson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Johannes Maanpohja has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Anderson.#T3#
Maanpohja is looking for a sweep.
Maanpohja seems a little lost for a moment, as Anderson dominates the positioning.
Maanpohja tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Anderson slows the pace down.
Maanpohja tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Anderson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
You can see the frustration on Maanpohja's face as Anderson controls the position.
Anderson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Maanpohja's legs.
Maanpohja is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Anderson taking a breather here.
Maanpohja is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Anderson off and has taken his back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anderson turns into Maanpohja and is now in his guard.
Anderson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Anderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maanpohja is keeping the position for now.
Anderson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Brownie Anderson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Maanpohja shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Maanpohja is looking for a kimura but Anderson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Maanpohja to get the leverage.
Anderson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Maanpohja sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Anderson defending well though.
Anderson is trying is best to control the position here.
Anderson wants to control but Maanpohja is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Maanpohja looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Maanpohja is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Anderson as he works his way to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maanpohja pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anderson is keeping the position for now. #T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Anderson holds on and takes a little breather.
Anderson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maanpohja looking to pass the guard.
Anderson wants to sweep but no luck.
Anderson has control of Maanpohja's left arm, preventing Maanpohja from doing any damage.
Anderson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Maanpohja's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Maanpohja is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Anderson defends well.
Anderson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2##SUB2#
Maanpohja looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Anderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Maanpohja is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Maanpohja has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Anderson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Anderson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Maanpohja had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Anderson defends it easily.
Anderson content to stall in guard here. #T3##SUB2#
Maanpohja looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Anderson forces his way into half guard.
Anderson not doing much here. #SUB2#
Maanpohja looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#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.
Anderson stalling. #SUB2#
Maanpohja actively working from the bottom here.
Anderson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Maanpohja actively working from the bottom here.
Anderson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Johannes Maanpohja.
I think Maanpohja 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Johannes Maanpohja!
Johannes Maanpohja made sure to mention his sponsor, Fury Nutrition in his post fight interview.

Event: CEFC 293
Date: Jun 16, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Donkashane forces Maanpohja back against the cage and clinches.
I was talking to Maanpohja's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Maanpohja drops down looking for an ankle pick but Donkashane pulls his leg out and moves away.
Maanpohja fails with a takedown attempt.
Donkashane tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maanpohja manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Donkashane tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maanpohja shoots for a takedown but Donkashane saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johannes Maanpohja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Donkashane!
Horrible takedown attempt by Maanpohja or perhaps it was just good defense by Donkashane, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Donkashane scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Maanpohja tries to buck Donkashane off but Donkashane is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Donkashane wants to control but Maanpohja is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Donkashane tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Donkashane has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
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!
Maanpohja tries to buck Donkashane off but Donkashane is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Donkashane landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #SUB2#
Donkashane looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1#
Maanpohja is looking to regain half guard here but Donkashane keeps moving and retains side control.
Donkashane has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Donkashane looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Maanpohja is being controlled here. #SUB2#
Donkashane working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Donkashane wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maanpohja keeps working.
Maanpohja is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Donkashane off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Maanpohja is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Donkashane has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Maanpohja avoiding Donkashane 's attempts to control his hands.
Donkashane is trying to break free. #T2##SUB#
Maanpohja is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Donkashane defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Donkashane wants to get back to his feet.
Donkashane can't escape the position.
Donkashane has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Donkashane manages to reverse the position and now he's in Maanpohja's guard. Nice work there by Donkashane.
Donkashane throwing strikes but missing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Maanpohja escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Donkashane gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Donkashane stands up over Maanpohja, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Maanpohja is looking to sweep but instead, Donkashane has passed into half guard.
Donkashane is trying to control the action in half guard but Maanpohja is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Donkashane is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Maanpohja!
Donkashane prevents Maanpohja from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Donkashane working for a submission but Maanpohja is keeping him at bay. #SUB2#
Donkashane wants to finish this one by submission but Maanpohja is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Donkashane.
Maanpohja is trying to escape the mount. #SUB2#
Donkashane looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Maanpohja bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Maanpohja is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Maanpohja trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Donkashane manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Maanpohja can't keep his opponent in guard - Donkashane advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T4##SUB2#
Donkashane is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Maanpohja doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Donkashane. #SUB2#
Donkashane seems to be working for a kimura but Maanpohja defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Maanpohja looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donkashane is keen to just control but Maanpohja is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Donkashane is trying to work for a kimura but Maanpohja is defending well.
Maanpohja is pressing down on Donkashane's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Donkashane passes Maanpohja's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Maanpohja is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Donkashane pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rascal Donkashane dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD#
Maanpohja gets the takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Donkashane's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Donkashane taking a bit of punishment here - Maanpohja scoring with strikes. #SUB#
Maanpohja swings around for an armbar but Donkashane sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Maanpohja's guard.#SUB#
Maanpohja looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Donkashane trying to control the position from guard on top but Maanpohja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Donkashane thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donkashane makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Maanpohja has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Donkashane can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Maanpohja had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Donkashane defends it easily.#T1#
Donkashane postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Donkashane keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Maanpohja's head.
Donkashane with a nice head shot there.
Donkashane is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Donkashane thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Donkashane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maanpohja is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Maanpohja throws his legs up looking for a submission but Donkashane uses it to pass to side control.
Maanpohja is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rascal Donkashane has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2##SUB2#
Donkashane tries for a kimura but Maanpohja is defending well. #SUB2#
Donkashane has hold of Maanpohja's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Maanpohja tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Donkashane cranks the arm and Maanpohja screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Maanpohja, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Rascal Donkashane!

Event: CEFC Live 55
Date: May 23, 2018

#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Maanpohja or perhaps it was just good defense by Al, which made it look bad.
Al steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Maanpohja.
Al's coach down at The Takeover was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Al's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Al throws a quick inside leg kick.
Maanpohja darts in looking for a takedown but Al gets double underhooks and turns Maanpohja into the cage.
Al scores with a body shot.
Al pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maanpohja shoots in for a double leg but Al sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Al 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 Johannes Maanpohja. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Al changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Maanpohja looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Al trying to control the action but Maanpohja is working from the bottom.
Maanpohja tries to improve position but can't. #SU2#
Al decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Al digs a good body shot into Maanpohja's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Al moves into range and clinches up with Maanpohja.
Maanpohja wants a takedown but no success here. #T1#
Maanpohja has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Al avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Al breaks from the clinch.
Al stuffs the takedown attempt from Maanpohja. Maanpohja gets slowly back to his feet.
Maanpohja throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Al's waist but Al gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Maanpohja off to one side. #TD2#
Al dives in and scores a takedown into Maanpohja's guard.
Al is stalling in the full guard.
Maanpohja keeping moving, preventing Al from controlling successfully.
Al is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Al trying to control the position from guard on top but Maanpohja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Al looking to pass the guard. #T2##SUB#
Maanpohja working for a triangle but Al defends it easily. #SUB#
Maanpohja is looking for a triangle but Al pushes his legs off easily. #SU2#
Al decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Maanpohja, up you get! #TD2#
Al scores with a takedown into Maanpohja's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Al accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Maanpohja is looking for a triangle but Al pushes his legs off easily.
Al seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Al trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Maanpohja looking for a triangle here. Al is fighting it but it looks tight! Maanpohja pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Al is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Johannes Maanpohja!
An out of breath and clearly excited Johannes Maanpohja thanked Fury Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: CEFC 287
Date: May 05, 2018

#R1##TD#
Maanpohja closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Burns did well to prevent Maanpohja getting side control.#ES2#
Burns has one foot on Maanpohja's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Burns bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Maanpohja's head backwards.
Maanpohja takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Burns throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maanpohja sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maanpohja shoots in for a double leg but Burns sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Maanpohja looks for a takedown but Burns sprawls well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burns misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maanpohja.
Maanpohja moves forwards but Burns connects with a nice, crisp jab.#TD#
Maanpohja dives in and scores a takedown into Burns's guard.
Maanpohja throwing strikes from guard but Burns blocks nicely.
Maanpohja lands a couple of elbows.
Burns wants to stand but Maanpohja is controlling the position.
Burns utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Maanpohja pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burns is keeping the position for now.
Burns is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1##SUB#
Maanpohja is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Maanpohja won't allow Burns to get back to his feet.
Maanpohja throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maanpohja tries to free his leg and advance position but Burns is retaining full guard.
Maanpohja passes Burns's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Maanpohja is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Burns sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Burns is defending against the submission attempts here by Maanpohja. #SUB#
Burns makes his way to full guard, as Maanpohja worked for a kimura. #T2#
Maanpohja trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Maanpohja cracks Burns with a solid left hand.
Maanpohja looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maanpohja is in close to Burns's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Maanpohja postures up in Burns's guard and throws a big left but Burns blocks it.
Maanpohja looking to pass the guard.
Maanpohja throws a big elbow that misses. #T3##ES2#
Burns scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Maanpohja looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Maanpohja takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Maanpohja shoots in looking for a takedown but Burns manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Maanpohja's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johannes Maanpohja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maanpohja fails with the takedown
and Burns counters with a nice body shot.
Maanpohja is breathing heavily.
Burns scoring well with a low kick there.
Burns scores with a crisp jab that stopped Maanpohja in his tracks.
Burns moves into range and connects with a jab.
Burns feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Maanpohjas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Maanpohja dives in for a single leg takedown but Burns sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maanpohja throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Burns's waist but Burns gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Maanpohja off to one side.
A slow jab from Burns misses its intended target.
Maanpohja tries to score a power double leg takedown but Burns sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Maanpohja somewhat.
Burns connects with a looping right hand. #T4##KD2#
Oooooh!!! Burns has knocked Maanpohja down with a huge combo! Burns steps away and waves a wobbly Maanpohja back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Maanpohja is rocked!
Maanpohja shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Burns pinned against the cage. Burns gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #KD2#
Burns sends Maanpohja crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Burns is motioning to the referee to let Maanpohja up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Oh Maanpohja is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice takedown defense from Burns. No joy for Maanpohja on that attempt.
Maanpohja seems to have got his legs back now.
Maanpohja shoots in for a takedown but Burns shows good takedown defense.
Some wild striking there from Burns.
Maanpohja looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Burns connects with a superb combination that knocks Maanpohja out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Burns before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Maanpohja!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Darren Burns!

Event: CEFC 284
Date: Apr 14, 2018

#R1#
Maanpohja fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fist avoids it really well and circles away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Fist!
Fist thuds a left hand into Maanpohja's body.
Fist throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Maanpohja.
Fist misses with a head kick.
Maanpohja misses with a takedown
and Fist counters with a slapping leg kick.
Maanpohja dodges the punch combination from Fist.
No joy there for Fist, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maanpohja shoots in for a takedown but Fist shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fist tries to counter with a takedown but Maanpohja is quick to defend against it.
Second Fist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johannes Maanpohja.
Fist lands a high kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fist leaves Maanpohja with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Maanpohja with a poor takedown #CL#
and Fist counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Maanpohja is looking for a takedown.
Maanpohja looks winded!
Maanpohja is looking to take this one to the mat.#T1#
Maanpohja is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fist pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nice body punch from Fist. #BC#
Fist breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fist lands a nice shot that snaps Maanpohja's head back.
Maanpohja takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fist lands a slapping body shot.
Fist scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maanpohja doesn't seem bothered though.
Fist scores with a jab to the body.
Fist scores with a jab to the body.
Fist lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fist fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maanpohja takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Whack! Fist lands a heavy head kick that drops Maanpohja. The ref tackles Fist to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Maanpohja was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Second Fist!
A less than humble Second Fist misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: CEFC 281
Date: Mar 24, 2018

#R1#
Page lands with an uppercut that bounces Maanpohja off the cage and back into range.#TD#
Page drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Page missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Our spies down at at Bobby's Bench Shop inform us that Maanpohja has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Maanpohja looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Maanpohja is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Maanpohja looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Maanpohja working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Page.
Page loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Maanpohja is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Page working some strikes from top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Page trying to control but Maanpohja is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Maanpohja is looking to cinch up a triangle. Page throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Maanpohja's body to avoid the submission. Maanpohja has instead reached around Page's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Maanpohja arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Johannes Maanpohja!
Johannes Maanpohja very nearly forgot to thank Fury Nutrition 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: CEFC 278
Date: Mar 03, 2018

#R1#
Maanpohja tries for a takedown but Loel sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Maanpohja shoots in for a double leg but Loel sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Maanpohja has his takedown stuffed
and Loel counters with a two punch combo.
Yuri Loel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johannes Maanpohja.
Maanpohja shoots in looking for a takedown. Loel tries to sprawl out of it but Maanpohja keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Loel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Loel lands the left hand.
Loel with a nice cross.
Maanpohja changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Loel tries to avoid it but Maanpohja manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Loel to the ground. Loel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Loel connects with the punch.
Maanpohja tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Loel swivels and escapes.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Loel enables Maanpohja to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Loel manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maanpohja wants to pass the guard but Loel is keeping the position.#ES#
Loel kicks Maanpohja off and gets to his feet.
Maanpohja fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Loel avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Loel lands the left hand.
We've been told by Loel's head coaches at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Loel ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Maanpohja closes this distance looking for a takedown but Loel circles away.
Loel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Loel thuds a left hand into Maanpohja's body.#TD2#
Maanpohja manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Loel on his heels. He'll look to pass Loel's guard now, I'm sure.
Maanpohja looks winded!#SUB#
Loel is looking for a triangle but Maanpohja pushes his legs off easily.
Loel is adopting a defensive guard.
Maanpohja lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Loel controlling Maanpohja's posture. #T2##SUB#
Loel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Maanpohja gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #ES#
Loel scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Loel throws a series of punches but Maanpohja avoids them all with ease.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Maanpohja is defended easily by Loel.
An attempted straight right counter from Loel misses the target.
Loel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Loel wants it to stay on the feet.
Maanpohja displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Loel throws out the jab.
Maanpohja walks into a left hand.
Loel scores with a jab to the jaw.
Johannes Maanpohja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Maanpohja with that takedown attempt.
Loel scores with a spinning back kick!#T3##KD#
Loel cracks Maanpohja with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Maanpohja looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Loel finish him? #ROC#
Maanpohja is rocked!
Loel knocks out Maanpohja with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Loel before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Loel picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yuri Loel!
Yuri Loel thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CEFC Fight Night 117
Date: Jan 31, 2018

#R1#
Poulter misses with an uppercut. Maanpohja saw that one coming.
Nice takedown defense from Poulter. No joy for Maanpohja on that attempt.
Poulter ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#TD#
Poulter tries to sprawl but Maanpohja drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Poulter controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB#
Maanpohja is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Maanpohja wants to pass the guard but Poulter is defending well. #SUB#
Maanpohja is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maanpohja trying to pass the guard but Poulter defending well. #T1#
Poulter is looking to escape.
Maanpohja is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Maanpohja seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Maanpohja is trying to work for a kimura but Poulter is defending well. #SUB#
Maanpohja is trying to work for a kimura but Poulter is defending well. #SUB#
Maanpohja is looking for a kimura but Poulter is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Maanpohja to get the leverage.
Poulter is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Maanpohja scores with a couple of nice shots.
Maanpohja throwing shots but Poulter is blocking nicely.
Maanpohja missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2##SUB#
Maanpohja is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Maanpohja working over Poulter with some ground and pound. Poulter looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Maanpohja working over Poulter with some ground and pound. Poulter looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Maanpohja is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Poulter sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Maanpohja is working for a submission of some sort.
Maanpohja 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.
Poulter wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Maanpohja is looking for a kimura here.
Maanpohja working Poulter over with strikes. #T3#
Poulter avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Maanpohja. #SUB#
Maanpohja is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Maanpohja tries to pass to full mount but Poulter defends it. #SUB#
Maanpohja is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Maanpohja is looking for a kimura here.
Maanpohja throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Maanpohja missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Maanpohja seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Poulter is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Johannes Maanpohja!
An out of breath and clearly excited Johannes Maanpohja thanked Fury Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: CEFC 273
Date: Jan 20, 2018

#R1#
Maanpohja takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Maanpohja fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tupolski connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Maanpohja dives in for a single leg takedown but Tupolski sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Maanpohja moves out of range of the body kick from Tupolski.
Tupolski looks for the body kick but Maanpohja saw that one coming.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Maanpohja.
Katurian Tupolski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johannes Maanpohja.
Tupolski lands a right hook to the body.
Tupolski lands with a shot to the body.
Maanpohja shoots in for a double leg but Tupolski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tupolski looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Maanpohja has a takedown stuffed.
Maanpohja on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tupolski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Maanpohja dives in and grabs Tupolski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tupolski pushes down on Maanpohja's head and hops out.
A counter left hand to the body from Tupolski misses its target.
Tupolski is looking to wear down Maanpohja with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Maanpohja darts in looking for a takedown but Tupolski gets double underhooks and turns Maanpohja into the cage.
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!
Tupolski lands with a nice body kick.
Tupolski lands a nice looking body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Maanpohja.
Maanpohja looks winded!#T1#
Tupolski connects with the punch.
Tupolski scores with a shot to the body.
Tupolski lands a nice looking body kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tupolski. Maanpohja shrugs it off though.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tupolski.
Maanpohja is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tupolski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tupolski throws a nice head kick!
Tupolski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Maanpohja has a takedown stuffed.
Tupolski stalks Maanpohja and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Maanpohja's face. Maanpohja staggers backwards, shaken.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tupolski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Maanpohja has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Maanpohja shoots for a takedown but Tupolski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tupolski throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Tupolski thuds his right hand into Maanpohja's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tupolski.
Tupolski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Maanpohja.
Tupolski connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A good leg kick by Tupolski.
Tupolski connects with an inside leg kick.#CL#
Tupolski closes the distance and pushes Maanpohja back into the cage.#T2#
Tupolski lands a right hand.
Tupolski controlling the action here for a moment.
Maanpohja is looking for a takedown.
A short uppercut from Tupolski.
Tupolski pushes Maanpohja back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tupolski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Tupolski as the two fighters clinch.
Tupolski lands an elbow just above Maanpohja 's eye. #BC#
Tupolski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maanpohja tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tupolski defends well and Maanpohja ends up having to push Tupolski into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tupolski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tupolski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tupolski jabs at Maanpohja's body.
Tupolski throws the kick towards the body but Maanpohja avoids it.
Maanpohja tries for a takedown but Tupolski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Horrible takedown attempt by Maanpohja or perhaps it was just good defense by Tupolski, which made it look bad.
Tupolski lunges at Maanpohja with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Maanpohja's hand.
Tupolski misses with a head kick. #T3#
Maanpohja keeps the fight on the outside.
Tupolski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tupolski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tupolski throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tupolski scores with a head kick.
Maanpohja takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tupolski stuns Maanpohja with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Maanpohja takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#TD2#
Maanpohja closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Maanpohja wants to work for an arm triangle but Tupolski is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Maanpohja lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Maanpohja is looking for a kimura but Tupolski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Maanpohja to get the leverage.
Maanpohja thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tupolski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Maanpohja. #SUB2#
Maanpohja seems to be working for a kimura but Tupolski defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Maanpohja is looking for submissions but instead, Tupolski has regained full guard. #T4##ES#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tupolski manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Maanpohja tries for a takedown. No joy.
Maanpohja goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tupolski prevents it.
Tupolski content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Maanpohja takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tupolski.
A short right from Tupolski on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tupolski lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tupolski misses with a punch to the body.
Tupolski prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tupolski prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Katurian Tupolski 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#
Tupolski feints and then cracks Maanpohja's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Maanpohja down.
Tupolski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maanpohja can do to turn this around?
Tupolski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tupolski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tupolski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Maanpohja shoots in and drives through. Tupolski sprawls well.
Maanpohja moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tupolski lands a body shot.
Maanpohja fails to land the takedown.
Tupolski slaps away a takedown attempt from Maanpohja, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Katurian Tupolski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johannes Maanpohja.
Tupolski stuffs the takedown attempt from Maanpohja. Maanpohja gets slowly back to his feet.
Maanpohja takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A punch lands to the side of Maanpohja 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tupolski connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tupolski. Maanpohja shrugs it off though.
Maanpohja is breathing heavily.
Maanpohja walks into a jab.
Tupolski is looking to clinch.
Maanpohja changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tupolski.
Maanpohja fails with the takedown.
Maanpohja's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T1#
Nice cross by Tupolski.
Maanpohja fails to land the takedown.
Maanpohja tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tupolski defends well and Maanpohja ends up having to push Tupolski into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tupolski throws a shot to the body.
Tupolski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tupolski.
Tupolski lands a nice looking kick to the body. Maanpohja takes a step back to recover.
Maanpohja takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tupolski lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Maanpohja tries for a takedown but Tupolski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tupolski throws a front kick that sends Maanpohja stumbling back into the cage.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tupolski. Maanpohja shrugs it off though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tupolski scores with a jab.
Tupolski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Johannes Maanpohja is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tupolski scores with a shot to the body.
Maanpohja shoots in for a takedown but Tupolski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Maanpohja throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tupolski's waist but Tupolski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Maanpohja off to one side. #CL#
Tupolski has Maanpohja up against the cage in a clinch. #T2#
Maanpohja goes for a takedown attempt but Tupolski pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Maanpohja on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jab, jab by Tupolski - just one landing.
Maanpohja tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tupolski defends well and Maanpohja ends up having to push Tupolski into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tupolski feints and then cracks Maanpohja's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Maanpohja down.
Katurian Tupolski is winning the standup battle so far.
Tupolski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tupolski wants it to stay on the feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tupolski.
Tupolski throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tupolski is looking to slow Maanpohja down with leg kicks.
Tupolski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maanpohja doesn't seem bothered though.
Good standup being displayed there by Tupolski as he connects with a hook.
Maanpohja fails with a takedown attempt.
Tupolski half committed to a counter leg kick.
Maanpohja has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tupolski.
Tupolski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tupolski.
Maanpohja has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tupolski.#T3#
Tupolski bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Maanpohja closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tupolski circles away.
It looked like Tupolski was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Maanpohja.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tupolski.
Maanpohja takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Maanpohja takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tupolski. Maanpohja shrugs it off though.
Tupolski jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tupolski, right into the meat. #CL#
Tupolski rushes Maanpohja and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tupolski prevents the takedown attempt.
Tupolski gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Maanpohja has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tupolski after a bit of a struggle.
Tupolski lands a hook that snaps the head of Maanpohja backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maanpohja looking for a takedown.
Katurian Tupolski has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short uppercut from Tupolski.
The referee calls for Tupolski to work.
Tupolski landing knees to the head.
Tupolski lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Tupolski. #T4#
Tupolski connects with a nasty looking knee right to Maanpohja's face.
Maanpohja has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#BC#
Tupolski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tupolski!
Tupolski lands a right hook to the body.
Katurian Tupolski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tupolski keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tupolski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Maanpohja.
Tupolski connects with the punch.
Maanpohja shoots in for a takedown but Tupolski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tupolski.
Maanpohja tries for a takedown but Tupolski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tupolski uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Maanpohja has time to react.
Tupolski listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tupolski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Maanpohja has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tupolski finds it's way round the side to connect with Maanpohja's head.
Maanpohja fails with a takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tupolski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Katurian Tupolski dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tupolski - that will leave a mark!
A nice leg kick lands there from Tupolski.
Tupolski explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tupolski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tupolski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tupolski connects with a crisp jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tupolski darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Maanpohja avoids a kick to the body.
Maanpohja shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tupolski as he jumps to the side.
Good shot there by Tupolski.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Maanpohja. #ES#
Tupolski explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tupolski lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tupolski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Maanpohja shoots in but no luck this time.
Maanpohja walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL#
Tupolski moves into the clinch.
Maanpohja takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##BC#
Tupolski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tupolski lands a really nice looking cross but Maanpohja seems unphased.
Maanpohja takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tupolski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Katurian Tupolski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johannes Maanpohja.
Tupolski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD2#
Maanpohja scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES#
Tupolski kicks off Maanpohja and gets to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maanpohja fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tupolski sizes up Maanpohja with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tupolski thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Maanpohja if he has to take too many more of those.
Maanpohja tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tupolski defends well and Maanpohja ends up having to push Tupolski into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tupolski scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tupolski lands with a nice body punch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Maanpohja crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tupolski - the referee stops the clock and Maanpohja gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tupolski. Maanpohja manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Tupolski lands a nice shot to the body.
Katurian Tupolski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Maanpohja takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Maanpohja with a poor takedown
and Tupolski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tupolski tries to bum rush Maanpohja with a series of wild strikes but Maanpohja uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tupolski lands a front kick.
Tupolski jabs Maanpohja to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Maanpohja shoots in for a takedown but Tupolski shows good takedown defense.
Tupolski throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL#
Tupolski clinches with his opponent.
Tupolski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tupolski is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Maanpohja changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tupolski fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tupolski lets loose with a powerful body kick. Maanpohja will feel that in the morning.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tupolski darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Maanpohja looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tupolski is fending him off so far but Maanpohja persists. Nope, Tupolski circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Tupolski has Maanpohja up against the cage in a clinch. #T3#
Maanpohja drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tupolski pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tupolski feints and then cracks Maanpohja's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Maanpohja down.
Tupolski lands with a shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Tupolski there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tupolski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Maanpohja fails with a takedown attempt.
Tupolski connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Maanpohja shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Maanpohja shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Maanpohja is defended easily by Tupolski.#T4#
Maanpohja shoots in but Tupolski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It looked like Tupolski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tupolski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tupolski scores with a jab. Maanpohja acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tupolski digs a good body shot into Maanpohja's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tupolski jabs at Maanpohja's body.
Tupolski connects with an inside leg kick.
Tupolski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tupolski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tupolski fakes the leg kick and cracks Maanpohja in the body.
Maanpohja looks for a takedown but Tupolski sprawls well.
Tupolski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tupolski digs a good hook to Maanpohja's body.
Maanpohja shoots in looking for a takedown. Tupolski tries to sprawl out of it but Maanpohja keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tupolski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Johannes Maanpohja has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tupolski scoring well with a low kick there.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:24
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:24
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Katurian Tupolski!
Katurian Tupolski bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: CEFC Live 47
Date: Jan 04, 2018

#R1#
Maanpohja shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Loel counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD2#
Maanpohja fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Loel sprawls well initially but Maanpohja persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Loel is looking for a sweep. Maanpohja is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Maanpohja lands a nice short elbow.
Loel is looking for a sweep. Maanpohja is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Maanpohja wants to work for an arm triangle but Loel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Maanpohja is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Loel has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Maanpohja seems to be working for a kimura but Loel defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loel is looking for a sweep. Maanpohja is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Maanpohja is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Maanpohja is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Loel has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1#
Loel wants to get back to full guard.
Maanpohja is pressing down on Loel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Loel is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Maanpohja wants to work for an arm triangle but Loel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Loel wants to get back to his feet.
Loel blocking the ground and pound attempt from Maanpohja.
Loel is trying to get back to full guard.
Loel is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Maanpohja is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Loel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Maanpohja is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Loel tries to roll over but Maanpohja keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Maanpohja is trying to work for a kimura but Loel is defending well.
Loel trying to control from the bottom.
Maanpohja throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Maanpohja is thwarting Loel's attempts to control the position.
Loel gets full guard.#SUB2#
Maanpohja drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Maanpohja jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Maanpohja tries to free his leg and advance position but Loel is retaining full guard. #ES#
Loel manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Maanpohja or perhaps it was just good defense by Loel, which made it look bad. #T3#
Maanpohja dives in and grabs Loel's left leg, looking for a takedown. Loel pushes down on Maanpohja's head and hops out.
Yuri Loel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johannes Maanpohja.
Maanpohja shoots and misses
and Loel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Loel swings for the body but Maanpohja moves out of range.
Maanpohja drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Loel throws a lazy right hand but Maanpohja sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Loel scores with a four punch combination!
Johannes Maanpohja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Loel scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Maanpohja with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Loel to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#
Maanpohja is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Loel cracks Maanpohja with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Maanpohja tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Loel pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Maanpohja is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuri Loel!
After winning the bout, Yuri Loel thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CEFC Live 46
Date: Dec 13, 2017

#R1#
Nice straight punches there by Blinder. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Blinder.
No luck for Maanpohja with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
Maanpohja tries to sprawl but Blinder drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Blinder prevents Maanpohja from improving his position.#SU2#
Blinder stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Maanpohja to get to his feet.
Maanpohja fails with the takedown
and Blinder counters with a two punch combo.
Blinder scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maanpohja doesn't seem bothered though. #TD#
Maanpohja looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES2#
Blinder manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
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!
Maanpohja avoiding damage as Blinder throws knees to the body.
Blinder misses with a knee to the head.
Maanpohja takes a knee right on the jaw!
Blinder tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maanpohja avoids it.
Blinder landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Blinder gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Maanpohja.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johannes Maanpohja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maanpohja has Blinder pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Blinder manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Maanpohja is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Blinder pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Maanpohja tries to score a body lock takedown but Blinder shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Blinder breaks from the clinch.
Blinder connects with a looping right hand.
Maanpohja shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Blinder as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Blinder closes the distance and clinches.
Blinder with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Blinder trying to land knees to the body. #BC2#
Blinder breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blinder works the jab nicely.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Blinder tries to land knees in the clinch but Maanpohja avoids the damage to the body.
Maanpohja has Blinder pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Blinder manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Blinder landing knees to the body. #T2#
Blinder stops a takedown attempt from Maanpohja.
Maanpohja drops down looking for an ankle pick but Blinder pulls his leg out and moves away.
Maanpohja is breathing heavily.
Maanpohja shoots in for a takedown but Blinder shows good takedown defense.
No luck for Maanpohja with that takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blinder throws a right hand that Maanpohja ducks under and follows up with a left that Maanpohja also avoids with ease.
Maanpohja shoots in but Blinder avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
Blinder gets the takedown into side control.
Blinder working the ground and pound from side control.#SU2#
Blinder decides to stand back up. #TD#
Maanpohja gets the takedown into side control.
Blinder tries to bench press Maanpohja off him but Maanpohja keeps the position.
Blinder is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Maanpohja's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T3#
Maanpohja wants to free his trapped foot but Blinder is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are battling for position here. Blinder manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maanpohja won't allow Blinder to sweep him here. #ES2#
Blinder is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Maanpohja presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Blinder lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Blinder prevents a takedown attempt there.
A nice right hand lands inside from Blinder. #TD2#
Blinder has Maanpohja pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Blinder pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Maanpohja tumbling to the mat - Blinder dives into Maanpohja's guard.
Maanpohja seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Maanpohja keeping moving, preventing Blinder from controlling successfully. #SU2#
Blinder gets to his feet - Maanpohja follows without any prompting.
Maanpohja fails with a takedown attempt.
Blinder is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T4#
Maanpohja tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Blinder defends well and Maanpohja ends up having to push Blinder into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Blinder stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Blinder wants it to stay on the feet.
Maanpohja shoots in but Blinder avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Maanpohja fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blinder scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL2#
Blinder has Maanpohja up against the cage in a clinch.
A knee to the head by Blinder.
Maanpohja has Blinder pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Blinder manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Maanpohja has Blinder pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Blinder manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Maanpohja tries for a takedown but Blinder manages to get underhooks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blinder lands a nice knee to the body.
Blinder landing knees to the head.
Blinder lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maanpohja backwards.
Blinder using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Blinder lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peaky Blinder dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Blinder gets a double leg takedown into Maanpohja's guard.#SUB#
Maanpohja had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Blinder defends it easily.
Blinder advances to half guard.
Blinder is trying to control the action in half guard but Maanpohja is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Blinder with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Maanpohja is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Blinder pulls his head out easily.
Blinder is trying to control. Maanpohja wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Maanpohja actively working from the bottom here.
Blinder wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maanpohja keeps working.
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. Blinder connects with a nice short shot to Maanpohja's temple. #T1#
Blinder content to control rather than advance.
Blinder seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Maanpohja does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Maanpohja looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Maanpohja is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Blinder pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Maanpohja looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Peaky Blinder has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SU2#
Blinder gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #TD2#
Blinder gets a double leg takedown into Maanpohja's guard.#T2##SUB#
Maanpohja looking for subs off his back but Blinder has passed one foot through into half guard.
Maanpohja gets back to full guard.
Blinder controls from within his opponent's guard.
Blinder wants to control from the top but Maanpohja keeps moving.
Blinder would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Maanpohja is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Blinder wants to stand but Maanpohja has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T3##SU2#
Blinder stands up from Maanpohja's guard - Blinder perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD#
Maanpohja bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Blinder tries to buck Maanpohja off but Maanpohja is having none of it.#SUB#
Maanpohja is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Blinder knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Blinder tries to bench press Maanpohja off him but Maanpohja keeps the position.
Blinder sneaks back into half guard.
Maanpohja missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4#
Blinder is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Blinder is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Blinder has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Maanpohja seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Maanpohja is looking for a kimura but Blinder is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Maanpohja to get the leverage.
Blinder is looking to improve his position.
Blinder is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Maanpohja's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Maanpohja's back!
Our spies down at at LOD: Legion's PIT Fight Club inform us that Blinder has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blinder has good solid back control here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maanpohja tries to roll but Blinder sticks to his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peaky Blinder 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#
Maanpohja fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Blinder avoids it really well and circles away.
Blinder clobbers Maanpohja with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL2#
Blinder clinches up with Maanpohja and pushes him back against the cage.
Maanpohja can't get the takedown.
Maanpohja is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Blinder is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johannes Maanpohja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blinder prevents a takedown attempt there.
Blinder utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knees in the clinch landing for Blinder.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blinder scores with a shoulder strike.
Maanpohja takes a knee to the side of the body.
Blinder crunches a lovely knee into Maanpohja's ribcage.
Blinder unloads a knee to the mid-section.#BC2#
Blinder breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1##CL2#
Blinder darts in and clinches Maanpohja up against the cage.
Blinder tries to land a knee to the head but Maanpohja blocks with his arms.
Maanpohja wants to take the fight to the mat but Blinder manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Maanpohja changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Blinder fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Johannes Maanpohja is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Blinder clinches up against the cage.
Blinder landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Blinder scores with a hook to the body.
Blinder lands with a right to the head.
Maanpohja takes a knee to the side of the body.
Peaky Blinder seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Blinder landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Blinder pushes Maanpohja back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blinder gets through Maanpohja's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Blinder breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blinder thuds a left hand into Maanpohja's body.
Maanpohja walks forward, straight into a front kick from Blinder.
Blinder fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Peaky Blinder is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Blinder throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Maanpohja's head.
Maanpohja looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Blinder.
Maanpohja shoots in for a takedown but Blinder shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Blinder gets a takedown into half guard.
Blinder is controlling the pace. #SUB#
Maanpohja looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SU2#
Blinder postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Maanpohja to stand up. #T3#
Blinder lands a lovely overhand right.
Maanpohja fails with the takedown
and Blinder counters with a two punch combo. #CL2#
Blinder pushes Maanpohja up against the cage in a clinch.
Blinder lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD2#
Blinder lands a takedown into guard.
Maanpohja keeping full guard, as Blinder tries to pass. #SUB#
Blinder got a little sloppy there for a moment and Maanpohja has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Blinder has managed to get both his arms back between Maanpohja's legs - danger averted.
Maanpohja keeping moving, preventing Blinder from controlling successfully.
Blinder would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T4##SUB#
Maanpohja working for submissions but it's allowed Blinder to get to half guard.
Blinder prevents Maanpohja from improving his position.
Blinder wants to get back to his feet.
Maanpohja is not content to let Blinder control the position.#SUB#
Maanpohja looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Blinder wants to stand up but Maanpohja is controlling the position.
Johannes Maanpohja has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Maanpohja actively working from the bottom here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Peaky Blinder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Blinder 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 26:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 25:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peaky Blinder!
Peaky Blinder seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CEFC 265
Date: Nov 25, 2017

#R1#
Maanpohja looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Maanpohja fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Millennium to the ground. Maanpohja is now in Millennium's guard.
Millennium controls Maanpohja momentarily but Maanpohja frees himself.
Maanpohja landing with the ground and pound.
Millennium is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Millennium avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Millennium working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maanpohja doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maanpohja manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Millennium wants to sweep here but Maanpohja controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maanpohja throws a big right hand that misses.
Maanpohja throwing strikes from guard but Millennium blocks nicely.
Maanpohja throws a strike but Millennium rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T1##SUB#
Maanpohja working for a triangle but Millennium defends it easily. #SUB#
Millennium avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Millennium controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Millennium trying to control but Maanpohja is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Maanpohja looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Millennium passes into side control.
Maanpohja is looking for a sweep.#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.
An elbow from Millennium crashes against the mat.
Millennium in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Maanpohja throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land. #SUB2#
Millennium thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maanpohja stops Millennium from passing to mount.
Maanpohja is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Red House, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Maanpohja is looking to regain half guard here but Millennium keeps moving and retains side control.
Maanpohja tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Maanpohja throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Millennium trying to control the position but Maanpohja is working away. #T3#
Maanpohja wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Millennium is looking to take a break and control but Maanpohja is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maanpohja connects with an elbow from the bottom.
Maanpohja misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Millennium wants to control but Maanpohja is keeping him busy.
Maanpohja is looking for a sweep.
Millennium in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #SUB2#
Millennium is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Maanpohja knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Maanpohja is looking to regain half guard here but Millennium keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
The ground and pound from Millennium seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Maanpohja is not content to let Millennium control the position.
Maanpohja manages to get back to half guard.
Millennium tries to stand but can't do so whilst Maanpohja controls his leg. #SUB#
Maanpohja looking for submissions off his back.
Millennium winds up and cracks Maanpohja with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Millennium wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maanpohja keeps working. #SUB#
Maanpohja is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Millennium pulls his head out easily.
Millennium passes to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Millennium dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Millennium scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SU2#
Millennium stands up.
A leg kick checked by Maanpohja.#TD#
Maanpohja changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Millennium looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Millennium tries to bench press Maanpohja off him but Maanpohja keeps the position. #SUB#
Maanpohja wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Millennium, who protects the arm well.
Millennium taking a bit of punishment here - Maanpohja scoring with strikes.
Millennium is pushing Maanpohja's head away, looking to escape. Maanpohja manages to hold on to the position though.
Chris Millennium has got the better of the ground game so far.
Millennium prevents Maanpohja from improving position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Millennium manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Maanpohja misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Millennium controlling the pace. #SUB#
Maanpohja is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Millennium pulls his head out easily. #T1##SUB#
Maanpohja is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Millennium pulls his head out easily.
Maanpohja 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.
Maanpohja is not content to let Millennium control the position.
Millennium not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Maanpohja tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Millennium is trying to control the action in half guard but Maanpohja is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Maanpohja keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Millennium tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Maanpohja. #SUB#
Maanpohja actively working from the bottom here.
Maanpohja wants to get back to full guard.
Millennium sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Maanpohja defending well though.
Millennium has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Millennium throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Millennium is looking to take a break and control but Maanpohja is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Millennium frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Maanpohja flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Millennium unloading with bombs!
Maanpohja can't escape the position.
Millennium sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Maanpohja is in all sorts of trouble here.
Maanpohja is working hard here to advance position.
Maanpohja sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Millennium is looking to advance position but Maanpohja won't allow it.
Millennium not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3##SUB#
Maanpohja actively working from the bottom here.
Millennium wants to control but Maanpohja is keeping him busy.
Maanpohja tries to roll over but Millennium keeps him under control.#SUB#
Maanpohja looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Millennium pushes past his half guard into mount! #SUB2#
Millennium looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Maanpohja flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Millennium wants to stand but Maanpohja is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Millennium controlling from mount.
Maanpohja is trying to reverse the position but instead Millennium has taken his back - oops!#SUB2#
Millennium is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Maanpohja defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Maanpohja defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #T4#
Millennium keeps control of the position as Maanpohja tries to break free.
Maanpohja rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Maanpohja looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Maanpohja punching from the bottom.
Millennium is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Maanpohja missing with punches from the bottom. #SUB#
Maanpohja looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Millennium 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Maanpohja looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Millennium is fending him off so far but Maanpohja persists. Nope, Millennium circles away and we're back to standing.
Maanpohja fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Millennium drives through with a takedown into Maanpohja's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Millennium trying to control but Maanpohja is working from the bottom.
Millennium controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Maanpohja has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Millennium 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 Maanpohja.
Maanpohja dodges the ground and pound from Millennium.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Millennium is looking to take a break and control but Maanpohja is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Millennium is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Maanpohja is trying to escape and Millennium transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Maanpohja is forced to tap! Nice work there by Millennium! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chris Millennium!
An out of breath Chris Millennium thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CEC 552
Date: Nov 08, 2017

#R1##CL#
Duffy closes the distance and pushes Maanpohja back into the cage.
Duffy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maanpohja drops down looking for an ankle pick but Duffy pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL#
Duffy rushes Maanpohja and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Maanpohja blocking some punches.
Maanpohja wants a takedown.
Duffy misses with a punch on the inside.
Duffy misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Duffy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Duffy.
Maanpohja prevents a body shot from Duffy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maanpohja is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Carney Duffy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johannes Maanpohja.
Duffy lands a left hand.
Duffy lands a nice shot to the body.
Duffy prevents the takedown attempt.
A shot in the inside from Duffy.
Maanpohja prevents a body shot from Duffy. #T1#
Maanpohja has Duffy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Duffy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A short right from Duffy on the inside.
Maanpohja tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Duffy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maanpohja has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Duffy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Duffy.
Duffy scores with a shoulder strike.
Duffy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maanpohjas head.
Duffy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Maanpohja has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Duffy after a bit of a struggle.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Maanpohja has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Duffy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maanpohja backwards.
Maanpohja wants a takedown.
Maanpohja wants a takedown.
Maanpohja tries for a takedown. No joy.
Duffy gets through Maanpohja's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Duffy misses with a knee strike. #BC#
Duffy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2##CL#
Duffy moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duffy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Duffy misses with a knee strike.
Maanpohja goes for a takedown attempt but Duffy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Maanpohja gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Duffy counters by moving into the clinch.
Duffy crunches a lovely knee into Maanpohja's ribcage.
Duffy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Duffy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Duffy gets underhooks to prevent Maanpohja's takedown attempt.
Maanpohja is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Duffy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Duffy lands a nice shot to the body.
Maanpohja looks winded!
A short right from Duffy on the inside.
Duffy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Maanpohja wants a takedown.
Duffy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
Duffy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Duffy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #ROC#
Maanpohja is rocked!
Maanpohja is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Duffy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Duffy.
Duffy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Maanpohja is still on wobbly legs! Can Duffy finish him?
Duffy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Duffy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Duffy is pressed up against the cage. Maanpohja has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Duffy down to the mat. Duffy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Maanpohja seems to have recovered his senses.#CL#
Duffy moves into the clinch.
Maanpohja is looking for a takedown.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Duffy.
Duffy misses with a body punch.
Maanpohja blocks a body shot from Duffy.
Duffy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maanpohja backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duffy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maanpohja goes for a takedown in the clinch but Duffy prevents it.
Maanpohja is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Duffy is defending well.#T4#
Duffy lands with a right to the head.
Maanpohja is looking to take this one to the mat.
A right handed body shot lands from Duffy.
Duffy is leaning against Maanpohja and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Duffy digs a right hand into Maanpohja's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Maanpohja's gas tank.
Duffy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Duffy is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Duffy misses with a knee strike.
Duffy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maanpohja's elbow.
Duffy scores with a knee to the head.
Duffy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Duffy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maanpohja backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Duffy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Duffy leaning against his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carney Duffy dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Duffy clinches up with Maanpohja and pushes him back against the cage.
Duffy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Maanpohja.
Duffy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Duffy misses with the head strike.
Duffy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Duffy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Duffy lands an elbow inside.
Duffy misses with some punches.
Duffy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Duffy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maanpohja can do to turn this around?
Duffy working Maanpohja over with knees to the body.
Duffy has a couple of punches blocked by Maanpohja.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Duffy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duffy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Duffy lands an uppercut.
Duffy has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Maanpohja - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Duffy, and another! Maanpohja is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Carney Duffy!
Carney Duffy thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CEC 545
Date: Oct 04, 2017

#R1#
Maanpohja shoots in for a double leg but Cosades sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cosades throws a right and a left that Maanpohja avoids nicely.
Maanpohja misses with a takedown attempt
and Cosades counters with a left to the body.
Maanpohja tries for a takedown but Cosades sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Caius Cosades has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johannes Maanpohja.
Maanpohja doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Maanpohja with a poor takedown
and Cosades counters with a straight right hand.
Cosades connects with a single shot there.
Maanpohja 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.
Maanpohja keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Maanpohja clinches up against the cage.
Cosades lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maanpohja backwards. #BC#
Cosades escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maanpohja with a poor takedown #KD#
and Cosades counters with a head kick that drops Maanpohja to the mat! Maanpohja scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maanpohja rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cosades moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cosades scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#ROC#
Maanpohja is rocked!
Cosades sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Maanpohja's defenses. It connects perfectly with Maanpohja's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Caius Cosades!
Our winner, Caius Cosades, 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: CEC 540
Date: Sep 10, 2017

#R1#
Sackett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maanpohja was well out of range. Poor timing from Sackett.#TD2#
Maanpohja closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2#
Maanpohja seems to be looking for submissions.
Sackett is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Maanpohja scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Maanpohja is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Maanpohja seems to be working for a kimura but Sackett defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Maanpohja is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Maanpohja is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sackett doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Maanpohja.
Sackett avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Maanpohja.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Maanpohja sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sackett defending well though.
Sackett keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Maanpohja throwing shots but Sackett is blocking nicely.
Maanpohja throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sackett is positioning himself well to prevent Maanpohja advancing to mount.
Maanpohja with the ground and pound but Sackett uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Sackett working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maanpohja.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maanpohja accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Maanpohja wants to pass the guard but Sackett is keeping the position.
Maanpohja has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Maanpohja is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sackett preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Sackett controls Maanpohja momentarily but Maanpohja frees himself.
Maanpohja working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sackett is pulling down on Maanpohja's head to control his posture.
Maanpohja working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Maanpohja throws a big elbow that misses.
Maanpohja is looking to advance position but Sackett has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Sackett tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Maanpohja is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T3#
Maanpohja sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sackett wants to free his trapped foot but Maanpohja is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Maanpohja looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sackett is looking to take a break and control but Maanpohja is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Maanpohja looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Maanpohja wants to improve his position but Sackett is controlling well. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Maanpohja looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Maanpohja looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Maanpohja with the active half guard here but Sackett passes nicely into side control.
Sackett advances to full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maanpohja is desperately trying to improve his position but Sackett has a good base and remains in mount.
Maanpohja slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johannes Maanpohja dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Maanpohja is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sackett sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sackett fires out a quick counter leg kick but Maanpohja just manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Maanpohja shoots in and gets a takedown into Sackett's guard.#SUB2#
Maanpohja postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sackett is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Maanpohja, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Maanpohja throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Maanpohja has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Maanpohja looking for a guillotine here but Sackett defends easily.
Sackett looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Maanpohja has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Sackett 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 Maanpohja.#T1#
Maanpohja tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maanpohja keeps trying to improve his position.
Maanpohja is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Maanpohja tries to get to full guard but Sackett has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Maanpohja looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sackett seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Maanpohja actively working from the bottom here.
Sackett slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Maanpohja is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sackett pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Maanpohja looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Maanpohja is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sackett pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB2#
Maanpohja looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Maanpohja is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sackett pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Maanpohja looking for submissions off his back.
Sackett not doing much here.
Maanpohja is looking to improve his position.
Sackett looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#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.
Sackett lands a jab to the nose.
Maanpohja tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Maanpohja looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Maanpohja shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sackett is looking to slow Maanpohja down with leg kicks.
Sackett looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Maanpohja has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Maanpohja fails with a takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Sackett misses the target.
Galloway Sackett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johannes Maanpohja.
Sackett connects with an inside leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Good work by Maanpohja as he checks the leg kick.
Maanpohja takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sackett with a hook.
Maanpohja throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sackett's waist but Sackett gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Maanpohja off to one side.
Sackett throws a good cross that connects.
Sackett lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Maanpohja shoots in for a takedown but Sackett shows good takedown defense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Galloway Sackett dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Sackett thumps Maanpohja with a low kick.
Sackett throws a nice head kick!
Johannes Maanpohja is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Sackett clinches up against the cage.
Maanpohja wants to take the fight to the mat but Sackett manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Maanpohja has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sackett avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sackett.
Sackett makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sackett working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sackett.
Sackett lands with a right to the head.
Sackett working Maanpohja over with knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Sackett.
Sackett lands a hook that snaps the head of Maanpohja backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sackett lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maanpohja backwards.
Sackett working Maanpohja over with knees to the body.
Sackett throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maanpohjas head.
Sackett lands a body punch.
Sackett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Sackett.
Maanpohja takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sackett lands a nice uppercut.#ROC#
Maanpohja is rocked!
Sackett works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T1#
Sackett makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Maanpohja is still on wobbly legs! Can Sackett finish him?
Sackett lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short left from Sackett.
Maanpohja has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sackett is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Galloway Sackett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johannes Maanpohja.
Sackett lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maanpohja backwards.
Sackett digs a right hand underneath Maanpohja's ribcage. Maanpohja let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sackett scores with a shoulder strike.
Sackett lands a left hand.
Sackett throws a big uppercut that drops Maanpohja! More strikes from Sackett and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Maanpohja lies dazed against the cage as Sackett celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Galloway Sackett!
After winning the bout, Galloway Sackett thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CEC 530
Date: Jul 26, 2017

#R1#
Maanpohja takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Parnevik throws a front kick that sends Maanpohja stumbling back into the cage.#CL2#
Parnevik rushes Maanpohja and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Parnevik lands a body shot in the clinch.
Maanpohja is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Parnevik gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The referee calls for Parnevik to work.
Parnevik is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Maanpohja tries for a takedown. No joy. #BC2#
Parnevik breaks from the clinch.
Maanpohja takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Maanpohja takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Parnevik scores with a sloppy right hand. Maanpohja should have avoided that one.
Maanpohja gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Parnevik connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johannes Maanpohja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maanpohja gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maanpohja doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Parnevik counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maanpohja with a poor takedown
and Parnevik counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Parnevik lands an overhand right.
Parnevik scores with a punch to the head.
Parnevik is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A left lands for Parnevik.
We've been informed that Parnevik has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Parnevik fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Maanpohja shoots in looking for a takedown. Parnevik tries to sprawl out of it but Maanpohja keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Parnevik manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Maanpohja has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA ($500/week) in the buildup to the fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Parnevik.
Parnevik lands with a nice body punch.
Maanpohja fails with the takedown
and Parnevik counters with an outside leg kick.
Maanpohja shoots in but no luck this time.
Jesper Parnevik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Parnevik keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Parnevik throws a leg kick which misses Maanpohja's front leg but catches the back leg as Maanpohja tries to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maanpohja misses with a takedown
and Parnevik connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Parnevik scores with a sloppy right hand. Maanpohja should have avoided that one. #T2#
Parnevik misses with a body kick.
Maanpohja shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Parnevik cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Parnevik scores with a kick to the body.
Maanpohja shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Parnevik but Parnevik pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Maanpohja is breathing heavily.
Maanpohja shoots in looking for a takedown but Parnevik manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Maanpohja's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Parnevik lands with a thumping leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Parnevik. Beautiful body shot.
Donk. Parnevik catches Maanpohja right on the button with a cross.
Parnevik lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#ROC2#
Maanpohja is rocked!#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Maanpohja.
Oh Maanpohja is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Parnevik manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Maanpohja seems to have got his legs back now.
Parnevik wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Maanpohja is working for a submission of some sort. #T3##SUB#
Maanpohja seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Maanpohja seems to be working for a kimura but Parnevik defends the submission attempt.
Parnevik trying to control from the bottom.
Parnevik desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Maanpohja looks to land a strike but Parnevik avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Parnevik seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Parnevik is continuing to stall.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Parnevik utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Maanpohja drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Parnevik manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Maanpohja has Parnevik in his guard.#REVB#
Parnevik stays in close to Maanpohja's body and controls the position.
Parnevik must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Maanpohja looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SU2#
Parnevik decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesper Parnevik dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Parnevik uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Maanpohja has time to react.
Maanpohja stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Parnevik.
Johannes Maanpohja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parnevik dips to his left and cracks Maanpohja with an uppercut!
Maanpohja blocks a leg kick.
Parnevik feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Maanpohja's calf.
No luck for Maanpohja with that takedown attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Parnevik there.
Parnevik lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Maanpohja misses with a takedown attempt
and Parnevik counters with a nice uppercut.
Parnevik uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Parnevik scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maanpohja misses with a takedown attempt
and Parnevik counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johannes Maanpohja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parnevik scores with a jab to the jaw.
Maanpohja shoots in but no luck this time.
Maanpohja shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Parnevik counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Good leg kick by Parnevik there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Parnevik cracks Maanpohja with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Maanpohja tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Parnevik pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Maanpohja is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesper Parnevik!
Jesper Parnevik decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: EVO 308:
Date: Apr 05, 2017

#R1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Better.
Jab by Better.
Maanpohja drops his hands momentarily and Better takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #TD#
Maanpohja closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Better's guard.#SUB2#
Better is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maanpohja defends well.
Maanpohja is in close to Better's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Maanpohja scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Maanpohja has gone for a leg lock! Better slips out almost immediately though and dives into Maanpohja's guard.#REVB#
Better 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. #SUB#
Maanpohja looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Better trying to control but Maanpohja is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Maanpohja is looking to cinch up a triangle. Better throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Maanpohja's body to avoid the submission. Maanpohja has instead reached around Better's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Maanpohja arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Johannes Maanpohja!
Johannes Maanpohja very nearly forgot to thank Fury Nutrition 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.
In defeat, Evan Better stepped up to the mic, saying 'Lucky, lucky, lucky.'.

Event: EVO 280: Beast vs Skif
Date: Nov 24, 2016

#R1#
Ragnvaldr throws a body shot but no joy.
Maanpohja changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ragnvaldr tries to avoid it but Maanpohja manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ragnvaldr to the ground. Ragnvaldr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ragnvaldr connects with an inside leg kick.
Ragnvaldr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ragnvaldr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ragnvaldr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maanpohja manages to avoid it.
Maanpohja shoots in looking for a takedown. Ragnvaldr tries to sprawl out of it but Maanpohja keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ragnvaldr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Maanpohja tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ragnvaldr swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johannes Maanpohja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ragnvaldr bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Maanpohja fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maanpohja shoots in for a double leg but Ragnvaldr sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Maanpohja fails with the takedown.
Maanpohja shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ragnvaldr defends it nicely.
Maanpohja on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T1#
Ragnvaldr thumps Maanpohja with a low kick.
Maanpohja looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Maanpohja avoids the body shot from Ragnvaldr.
Maanpohja feinted with a counter takedown.
Maanpohja dives in and grabs Ragnvaldr's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ragnvaldr pushes down on Maanpohja's head and hops out.
Maanpohja tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ragnvaldr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Maanpohja somewhat.
Ragnvaldr connects with a body shot.
Maanpohja takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Maanpohja shoots in looking for a takedown. Ragnvaldr tries to sprawl out of it but Maanpohja keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ragnvaldr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Maanpohja closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ragnvaldr circles away.
And Ragnvaldr tries to counter it with a takedown but Maanpohja pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD#
Maanpohja shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ragnvaldr napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ragnvaldr is looking for a sweep.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Maanpohja is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ragnvaldr is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ragnvaldr is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Ragnvaldr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maanpohja pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Maanpohja is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ragnvaldr is just riding it out for now. Maanpohja eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Ragnvaldr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ragnvaldr manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Maanpohja scoring with some ground and pound.
Ragnvaldr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maanpohja. #SUB2#
Ragnvaldr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T3#
Maanpohja chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Maanpohja postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ragnvaldr is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Maanpohja, into his guard. #REVB#
Ragnvaldr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maanpohja is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ragnvaldr avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Maanpohja isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ragnvaldr stacks Maanpohja on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Ragnvaldr!
Maanpohja tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ragnvaldr wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ragnvaldr taking a breather here. #SUB2#
Ragnvaldr wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Maanpohja, who protects the arm well. #T4#
Maanpohja is looking for a sweep.
Ragnvaldr in side control lands a decent elbow.
Maanpohja tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ragnvaldr advances nicely into full mount.
Maanpohja is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ragnvaldr cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Ragnvaldr in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
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!
Ragnvaldr wants to control the pace but Maanpohja is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ragnvaldr lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Ragnvaldr trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Maanpohja tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Osgar Ragnvaldr dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ragnvaldr connects with a nice looking jab.
Maanpohja looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ragnvaldr stuffs the takedown attempt from Maanpohja. Maanpohja gets slowly back to his feet.
Ragnvaldr is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Maanpohja rather than just go for the knockout.
Maanpohja shoots in for a takedown but Ragnvaldr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ragnvaldr feints the counter takedown.
Ragnvaldr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Maanpohja. That did some damage!
Maanpohja fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johannes Maanpohja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ragnvaldr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Maanpohja.#TD2#
Ragnvaldr scores with a takedown into Maanpohja's guard.#SUB#
Ragnvaldr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ragnvaldr controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnvaldr wants to pass the guard but Maanpohja is keeping the position.
Ragnvaldr landing with the ground and pound. #T1#
Ragnvaldr showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Maanpohja escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ragnvaldr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Maanpohja throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Maanpohja wants to sweep here but Ragnvaldr controlling him for the moment.
Ragnvaldr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ragnvaldr is pushing down on Maanpohja's leg trying to pass to half guard. Maanpohja is fighting to maintain full guard but Ragnvaldr has managed to sneak the leg through.
Maanpohja is trying to get back to full guard.
Ragnvaldr perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Maanpohja looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ragnvaldr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Maanpohja is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ragnvaldr pulls his head out easily.
Well, if Ragnvaldr is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ragnvaldr prevents Maanpohja from improving his position.
Maanpohja moves into full guard.
Ragnvaldr is pushing down on Maanpohja's leg trying to pass to half guard. Maanpohja is fighting to maintain full guard but Ragnvaldr has managed to sneak the leg through.
Still in half guard, Ragnvaldr seems content to control.#SUB#
Maanpohja is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ragnvaldr pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Ragnvaldr is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ragnvaldr works his way into side control.
Osgar Ragnvaldr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ragnvaldr in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Ragnvaldr passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Maanpohja!
Maanpohja is squirming around, avoiding Ragnvaldr's attempts to control the action.
Maanpohja is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ragnvaldr controlling from mount.
Maanpohja is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ragnvaldr controlling his opponent.
Maanpohja is looking to improve his position but Ragnvaldr isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Ragnvaldr putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Maanpohja is trying to escape the mount.
Maanpohja is squirming around, avoiding Ragnvaldr's attempts to control the action.
Ragnvaldr postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Maanpohja looks a forlorn figure.
Ragnvaldr controlling his opponent.
Ragnvaldr looking to control but Maanpohja is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ragnvaldr lands a couple of good shots and Maanpohja has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ragnvaldr keeps control of the position as Maanpohja tries to break free.
Maanpohja is trying to remain composed but Ragnvaldr is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Osgar Ragnvaldr 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Ragnvaldr slaps away a takedown attempt from Maanpohja, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ragnvaldr lands a jab.
Maanpohja fails with a takedown attempt.
Ragnvaldr connects with a nice looking jab.
Osgar Ragnvaldr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ragnvaldr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Maanpohja's hands.
Ragnvaldr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ragnvaldr cracks Maanpohja with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnvaldr works the jab nicely.#ROC2#
Maanpohja is rocked!
Maanpohja blocks the body kick.
Oh Maanpohja is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maanpohja shoots in and drives through. Ragnvaldr sprawls well.
Ragnvaldr drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Maanpohja defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johannes Maanpohja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maanpohja has a takedown stuffed.
Ragnvaldr drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Maanpohja defends it well.
Maanpohja seems to have got his legs back now.
Maanpohja fails with the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Maanpohja shoots in looking for a takedown but Ragnvaldr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Maanpohja's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Maanpohja tries for a takedown but Ragnvaldr sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ragnvaldr lands a jab to the nose.
Ragnvaldr scores with a shot to the body.
Ragnvaldr cracks Maanpohja with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ragnvaldr thuds a left hand into Maanpohja's body.
Maanpohja stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ragnvaldr.
Ragnvaldr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Johannes Maanpohja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ragnvaldr cracks Maanpohja on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Maanpohja falls backwards against the cage. Ragnvaldr follows up with more strikes that drop Maanpohja to his knees. Ragnvaldr keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Maanpohja! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Osgar Ragnvaldr!

Event: TWGC 13 (205lbs, D2): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Oct 08, 2016

Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Johannes Maanpohja and John Dux. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

171 cm
35 yrs
173 lbs

196 cm
32 yrs
205 lbs

Maanpohja

Dux

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Johannes Maanpohja! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; John Dux!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksandr Martynov and Vladimir Khabensky.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Maanpohja fails to land the takedown.

Dux moves into range and clinches up with Maanpohja.

Dux turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Dux manages to end up in side control.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Maanpohja (0) vs (4) Dux
Maanpohja is looking for a sweep.

Dux is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Maanpohja is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dux happy to just control the position for now.

Dux is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Maanpohja has escaped the position, nice work there.
Maanpohja is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Dux is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Maanpohja is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Maanpohja is trying to get back to half guard.

Dux tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dux passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Maanpohja!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Maanpohja (0) vs (6) Dux
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dux can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Maanpohja is looking to escape.
Maanpohja is trying to escape the mount.
Maanpohja might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dux trying to control but Maanpohja is having none of it.
Dux sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Maanpohja tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Dux jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Maanpohja manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Dux wants to control but Maanpohja is keeping him busy.
Maanpohja is looking to regain half guard here but Dux keeps moving and retains side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dux taking a breather here.

Dux looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Maanpohja manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Maanpohja actively working from the bottom here.

Maanpohja looking for submissions off his back.

Maanpohja looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dux trying to pass the guard but Maanpohja defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dux not doing much here.

Maanpohja looking for submissions off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Dux is working for a submission of some sort.

Dux is trying to work for a kimura but Maanpohja is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Maanpohja looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dux is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Maanpohja sees it coming and defends easily.
Dux wants to take a breather but Maanpohja is having none of it.

Maanpohja looking for submissions off his back.
Maanpohja is refusing to be controlled, as Dux sits in half guard.
Dux is looking to advance position but Maanpohja won't allow it.

Maanpohja looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Dux seems content to control.

Dux is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Maanpohja doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dux.
Maanpohja makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Maanpohja.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Dux avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dux trying to control the position from guard on top but Maanpohja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maanpohja can't keep his opponent in guard - Dux advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dux wants to control but Maanpohja is keeping him busy.

Maanpohja is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dux pulls his head out easily.

Dux is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Dux has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Maanpohja defend it? Dux steps over the head and cranks it - Maanpohja is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Dux!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Dux!
John Dux thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: TWGC 13 (205lbs, D2): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 07, 2016

Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Johannes Maanpohja and Rumina Sato. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

171 cm
35 yrs
173 lbs

185 cm
44 yrs
180 lbs

Maanpohja

Sato

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Johannes Maanpohja! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rumina Sato!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Valeri Chadov.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Maanpohja looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sato is fending him off so far but Maanpohja persists. Nope, Sato circles away and we're back to standing.

Sato gets caught napping as Maanpohja dives in and scores a takedown. Sato manages to retain guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Maanpohja (2) vs (0) Sato
Maanpohja might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sato is pulling down on Maanpohja's head. It's preventing any offense from Maanpohja, at least for the moment.
Maanpohja trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sato is controlling Maanpohja's posture.
Maanpohja pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sato is keeping the position for now.
Sato is adopting a defensive guard.

Maanpohja has gone for a leg lock! Sato slips out almost immediately though and dives into Maanpohja's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maanpohja (2) vs (2) Sato
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Maanpohja escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sato gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Maanpohja working for a triangle but Sato defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sato looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Maanpohja keeping moving, preventing Sato from controlling successfully.
Sato 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.

Maanpohja working for a triangle but Sato defends it easily.

Maanpohja has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Sato doesn't defend quickly enough and Maanpohja has managed to lock this one up! Can Sato escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Maanpohja on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Johannes Maanpohja!
Johannes Maanpohja made sure to mention his sponsor, Fury Nutrition in his post fight interview.

Event: Infinity: Armegeddon it on!
Date: Aug 21, 2016

#R1#
Tucker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Maanpohja.
Tucker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Johannes Maanpohja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tucker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Maanpohja wants to clinch but Tucker slips to the side
and Tucker makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tucker lands a head shot.
Maanpohja shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tucker as he avoids it easily.
Maanpohja fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tucker avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johannes Maanpohja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maanpohja shoots in looking for a takedown. Tucker tries to sprawl out of it but Maanpohja keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tucker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maanpohja goes for a double leg but Tucker avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tucker continues to drive forward.
Tucker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tucker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maanpohja shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A shot to the liver by Tucker. Beautiful body shot.
Maanpohja tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tucker swinging wildly here. #T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Maanpohja or perhaps it was just good defense by Tucker, which made it look bad.
Maanpohja tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tucker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Maanpohja somewhat.
Maanpohja stalks Tucker and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tucker's face. Tucker staggers backwards, shaken.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tucker. Maanpohja does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tucker looks to land a left hand but Maanpohja moved out of range nicely.
Tucker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maanpohja manages to avoid it.
Maanpohja shoots in and drives through. Tucker sprawls well.
Maanpohja tries for a takedown but Tucker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Maanpohja fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tucker avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
Maanpohja uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tucker.
Dan Tucker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maanpohja fails with a takedown attempt.
Maanpohja uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tucker.
Tucker throws a looping overhand right but Maanpohja ducks down to avoid it.
Tucker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tucker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maanpohja shoots for a double leg takedown but Tucker sprawls well. He's pushed Maanpohja's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tucker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Maanpohja throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maanpohja shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tucker sprawls well. Tucker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Maanpohja gets slowly back to his feet.
Tucker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tucker scores with a jab.
Maanpohja shoots for a double leg takedown but Tucker sprawls well. He's pushed Maanpohja's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Maanpohja misses with a two punch combination.
It seemed like Tucker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Maanpohja shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tucker defends it nicely.#T3#
Maanpohja shoots in but Tucker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tucker is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Maanpohja moves out of range as Tucker strikes.
Maanpohja goes for a double leg but Tucker avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tucker continues to drive forward.
Tucker appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Maanpohja tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tucker defends well and Maanpohja ends up having to push Tucker into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Maanpohja tries to bum rush Tucker with a series of wild strikes but Tucker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tucker appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Maanpohja shoots for a takedown but Tucker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
It seemed like Tucker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Maanpohja is breathing heavily.
Nice takedown defense from Tucker. No joy for Maanpohja on that attempt.
Nice jab there from Tucker.
Tucker scores with a jab to the body.
Tucker scores with the left hand. Maanpohja knows he should have avoided that one.
Maanpohja looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tucker is fending him off so far but Maanpohja persists. Nope, Tucker circles away and we're back to standing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tucker! But no joy.
Tucker bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Maanpohja's head.
Maanpohja closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tucker circles away.
A little jabbing left from Tucker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tucker throws a shot to the body. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maanpohja shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tucker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tucker circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Maanpohja to the canvas! Maanpohja doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Tucker keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Tucker!
During a confident post fight interview, Dan Tucker thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Infinity: Bottoms UP
Date: Jul 10, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Maanpohja closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dos Santos has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Maanpohja in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #SUB2#
Maanpohja working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Maanpohja tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dos Santos sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Maanpohja not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ground and pound from Maanpohja. #SUB2#
Maanpohja is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Maanpohja working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB2#
Maanpohja is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dos Santos defends it well.
Maanpohja has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Maanpohja looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T1##SUB2#
Maanpohja is trying to work for a kimura but Dos Santos is defending well.
Dos Santos holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maanpohja working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Dos Santos's thigh. Dos Santos counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Dos Santos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maanpohja.
Dos Santos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dos Santos is on top in guard. #REVR#
Dos Santos wants to control from the top but Maanpohja keeps moving. #SUB2#
Maanpohja working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dos Santos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dos Santos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dos Santos controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Maanpohja throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dos Santos wants to control from the top but Maanpohja keeps moving.
Dos Santos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Dos Santos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Maanpohja has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dos Santos has managed to get both his arms back between Maanpohja's legs - danger averted.
Maanpohja being controlled here, momentarily. #T3##SUB2#
Maanpohja is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dos Santos defends well.#SUB2#
Dos Santos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dos Santos controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Maanpohja has his foot on Dos Santos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dos Santos works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Maanpohja looking for a guillotine here but Dos Santos defends easily.
Dos Santos will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dos Santos stays in close to Maanpohja's body and controls the position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Maanpohja is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dos Santos defends well.#SUB2#
Maanpohja is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Maanpohja looking for a guillotine here but Dos Santos defends easily.
Dos Santos controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Maanpohja is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dos Santos controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johannes Maanpohja dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Maanpohja swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #TD2#
Maanpohja closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dos Santos did well to prevent Maanpohja getting side control.
Maanpohja is looking to pass Dos Santos's guard but actually Dos Santos recovers to full guard.
Johannes Maanpohja has got the better of the ground game so far.
Maanpohja throws a big right hand that misses.
Maanpohja loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Maanpohja preventing the sweep.
Dos Santos controlling the position.
Maanpohja landing with the ground and pound.
Dos Santos is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Santos has momentary wrist control but Maanpohja slips an elbow through the middle.
Dos Santos looking to control.
Maanpohja working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dos Santos's head.#T1##SUB2#
Maanpohja has gone for a leg lock! Dos Santos slips out almost immediately though and dives into Maanpohja's guard.#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Maanpohja looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dos Santos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maanpohja is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Maanpohja working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dos Santos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dos Santos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dos Santos trying to control but Maanpohja is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Maanpohja looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Maanpohja throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Maanpohja has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Maanpohja working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dos Santos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dos Santos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Maanpohja is breathing heavily.
Dos Santos seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T2#
Dos Santos seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Maanpohja for as long as he can get away with.#SUB2#
Dos Santos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Maanpohja has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dos Santos has managed to get both his arms back between Maanpohja's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Dos Santos drops back looking for a leg! Maanpohja is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Maanpohja manages to kick Dos Santos off! Dos Santos jumps back into Maanpohja's guard.
Dos Santos controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Maanpohja is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dos Santos defends well.#T3##SUB2#
Maanpohja throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dos Santos throwing strikes but missing.
Maanpohja can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dos Santos controls the pace.
Dos Santos continues to stall.#SUB2#
Maanpohja escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dos Santos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Maanpohja is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Maanpohja throws his legs up looking for a submission but Dos Santos uses it to pass to side control.
Maanpohja is letting Dos Santos control him for a moment.
Maanpohja gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Dos Santos looking to control and managing it successfully.
Maanpohja can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dos Santos looking to finish Maanpohja with some ground and pound. This is bad for Maanpohja!
Dos Santos takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Johannes Maanpohja will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Maanpohja scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Dos Santos keeps Maanpohja under control for a moment.
Dos Santos manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Maanpohja is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Dos Santos to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Dos Santos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maanpohja throwing strikes from guard but Dos Santos blocks nicely.
Dos Santos lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Santos works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dos Santos takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Maanpohja wants to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB2#
Maanpohja looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dos Santos is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dos Santos prevents Maanpohja from improving his position.
Dos Santos is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Dos Santos is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dos Santos looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Dos Santos is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Maanpohja has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Maanpohja looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dos Santos is looking to take a break and control but Maanpohja is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dos Santos seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Maanpohja actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Maanpohja is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dos Santos pulls his head out easily.
Maanpohja takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Maanpohja is defending against the submission attempts here by Dos Santos.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dos Santos in particular looking to stall.#T3##SUB#
Dos Santos seems to be looking for submissions.
Dos Santos with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Maanpohja looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dos Santos in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Dos Santos is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Maanpohja sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Maanpohja is defending against the submission attempts here by Dos Santos.
Maanpohja wants to improve his position but Dos Santos is controlling well. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Maanpohja actively working from the bottom here.
Dos Santos content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Dos Santos is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Maanpohja sees it coming and defends easily.
Oscar Dos Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Dos Santos is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Maanpohja looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Johannes Maanpohja is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Dos Santos is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Maanpohja doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dos Santos.
Maanpohja wants to improve his position but Dos Santos is controlling well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oscar Dos Santos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Maanpohja 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Johannes Maanpohja!
Johannes Maanpohja gave a mention to Fury Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: Infinity: Killer Instinct
Date: Jun 05, 2016

#R1#
Maanpohja listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Maanpohja shoots in but no luck this time.
Maanpohja shoots in and drives through. Shifter sprawls well.
Despite the aggression on Shifter's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#TD2#
Shifter changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Maanpohja looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Shifter throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Maanpohja tries to buck Shifter off but Shifter is having none of it.
Shifter throws an elbow but Maanpohja slips to the side and avoids it well.#SUB2#
Shifter working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Shifter has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Maanpohja tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shifter wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maanpohja is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Shifter's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Shifter trying to mount his opponent but Maanpohja defends it.
Maanpohja might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Maanpohja is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shifter pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Maanpohja actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Shifter is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Maanpohja sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Maanpohja is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shifter pulls his head out easily. #T1##SUB2#
Shifter is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Maanpohja doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shifter. #SUB2#
Shifter has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Maanpohja defend it? Shifter steps over the head and cranks it - Maanpohja is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Shifter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shape Shifter!
Shape Shifter made sure to mention his sponsor, Urban Fighter in his post fight interview.

Event: Infinity: Honor
Date: May 08, 2016

#R1#
Mambo walks into a straight right hand from Maanpohja.#TD#
Mambo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Mambo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Maanpohja is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Maanpohja looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Our spies down at at Holding Cell inform us that Maanpohja has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Mambo advances position into side control!
Mambo looks up at the clock and then as Maanpohja takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Mambo smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Maanpohja is trying to work for a sweep but Mambo has mounted him!
Maanpohja is trying desperately to improve position.
Maanpohja keeps trying to improve his position.
Mambo lands a big shot there that rocks Maanpohja but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mambo wants to control the pace but Maanpohja is squirming around nicely.
Maanpohja can't escape the position. #T1#
Mambo with shots to the head and body - Maanpohja looks very uncomfortable down there.
Mambo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Maanpohja really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mambo pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Maanpohja is looking to improve his position but Mambo isn't that keen on the idea.
Maanpohja is still trying to improve position.
The referee warns Maanpohja that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Mambo working Maanpohja over with strikes here. #SUB#
Mambo is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Maanpohja is surviving well by controlling Mambo's body position as best he can.
Maanpohja is squirming around, avoiding Mambo's attempts to control the action.
Maanpohja tries to reverse the position but Mambo maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mambo lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maanpohja tries to reverse the position but Mambo maintains control.
Mambo lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Maanpohja is looking to improve his position but Mambo isn't that keen on the idea.
Mambo raining down shots from the mount!
Mambo controlling from the full mount.
The referee warns Maanpohja that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Mambo trying to control but Maanpohja is having none of it.
Maanpohja is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Mambo wants to control the pace but Maanpohja is squirming around nicely.
Maanpohja is looking to improve his position but Mambo isn't that keen on the idea.
Mambo controlling from mount.
The referee warns Maanpohja that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #SUB#
Mambo working for a submission but Maanpohja is keeping him at bay.
Maanpohja is wriggling around trying to escape.
Maanpohja is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Maanpohja is in a horrible position here. Mambo smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Maanpohja is wriggling around trying to escape.
Maanpohja takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T4#
Maanpohja is looking to improve his position but Mambo isn't that keen on the idea.
Maanpohja bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Maanpohja postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mambo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mambo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Maanpohja trying to control but Mambo is working from the bottom.
Mambo is pulling down on Maanpohja's head. It's preventing any offense from Maanpohja, at least for the moment.
Mambo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maanpohja. #SUB#
Mambo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maanpohja doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maanpohja manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Las Mambo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Maanpohja shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mambo but Mambo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mambo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD#
Mambo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Maanpohja to the mat! Maanpohja manages to get full guard.
Mambo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mambo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mambo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Maanpohja keeping moving, preventing Mambo from controlling successfully.
Maanpohja can't keep his opponent in guard - Mambo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mambo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maanpohja can do to turn this around?
Mambo winds up and cracks Maanpohja with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Maanpohja is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mambo pulls his head out easily.
Maanpohja manages to get to full guard. #SUB2#
Maanpohja looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T1#
Maanpohja being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Maanpohja working for a triangle but Mambo defends it easily. #SUB2#
Maanpohja has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mambo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mambo is stalling in the full guard.
Mambo is in close to Maanpohja's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mambo passes Maanpohja's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Maanpohja looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2##SUB2#
Maanpohja is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mambo pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Maanpohja looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Maanpohja looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Maanpohja is breathing heavily.
Mambo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Maanpohja knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Mambo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Maanpohja doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mambo.
Mambo passes to full mount!
Maanpohja is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T3#
Mambo scoring with strikes but Maanpohja is staying in there.
Maanpohja regains half guard.
Mambo is looking to take a break and control but Maanpohja is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Mambo is looking for a kimura here.
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. Mambo connects with a nice short shot to Maanpohja's temple.
Maanpohja moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Mambo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Maanpohja has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mambo has managed to get both his arms back between Maanpohja's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Maanpohja is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mambo defends well.#T4#
Mambo lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Maanpohja working for a triangle but Mambo defends it easily.
Maanpohja keeping moving, preventing Mambo from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Maanpohja is looking for a triangle but Mambo pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Maanpohja working for a triangle but Mambo defends it easily. #SUB2#
Maanpohja looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Las Mambo dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Mambo pushes Maanpohja up against the cage in a clinch.
Mambo is pressed up against the cage. Maanpohja has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mambo down to the mat. Mambo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Maanpohja shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mambo eats them both and turns towards Maanpohja to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Mambo scores with a jab.#CL2#
Maanpohja darts in and clinches Mambo up against the cage.#TD2#
Maanpohja has clasped his hands together around Mambo's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #ES#
Mambo bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Maanpohja tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mambo swivels and escapes.
Mambo scores with a head kick. Maanpohja tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Maanpohja fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mambo avoids it really well and circles away.
Las Mambo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johannes Maanpohja.#TD#
Mambo drives through with a takedown into Maanpohja's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maanpohja takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mambo distracts Maanpohja with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mambo slips nicely into half guard.#T1##SUB#
Mambo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Maanpohja sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Mambo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Maanpohja is just riding it out for now. Mambo eventually gives up the hold.
Mambo prevents Maanpohja from improving his position.
Mambo is trying to control the action in half guard but Maanpohja is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Maanpohja looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Maanpohja is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mambo pulls his head out easily.
Maanpohja is staying active underneath Mambo, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #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.
Mambo working Maanpohja over with strikes.
Mambo stalling.
Mambo lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Maanpohja is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mambo pulls his head out easily.
Mambo trying to pass the guard but Maanpohja defending well.
Mambo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mambo winds up and cracks Maanpohja with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mambo is looking to advance position but Maanpohja won't allow it. #SUB2#
Maanpohja looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mambo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Maanpohja looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Maanpohja gets back to full guard.
Mambo tries to free his leg and advance position but Maanpohja is retaining full guard.
Maanpohja can't keep his opponent in guard - Mambo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ground and pound from Mambo.
Las Mambo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mambo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mambo wants to control but Maanpohja is keeping him busy. #SU#
Mambo decides to stand and escape the position.
Maanpohja misses with a few strikes there. #CL#
Mambo has Maanpohja up against the cage in a clinch.
Mambo blocking some punches. #T4##TD#
Mambo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Maanpohja trying to control but Mambo is working from the bottom.
Mambo seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mambo is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Maanpohja is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Maanpohja pushes a forearm under Mambo's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Mambo is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Johannes Maanpohja!
Johannes Maanpohja very nearly forgot to thank Fury Nutrition 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: Infinity: Way of the Warrior
Date: Apr 09, 2016

#R1#
Maanpohja lands an overhand right.
Maanpohja shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Four as he jumps to the side.
Four keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Four misses with a two punch combination.
Maanpohja connects with a solid leg kick.
Maanpohja throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Four counters with a shoot takedown. Maanpohja fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB2#
Maanpohja has his foot on Four's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Four works his way back into a safe position though.
Maanpohja keeping moving, preventing Four from controlling successfully.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Four keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Maanpohja's head.#SUB2#
Maanpohja had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Four defends it easily.
Four landing with the ground and pound.
Four works over Maanpohja with some ground and pound from guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Maanpohja looking for a guillotine here but Four defends easily. #SUB2#
Maanpohja throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T1#
Four works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Maanpohja keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Four seems to be working for a kimura but Maanpohja defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Four seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Four is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Four lands with a punch from half guard.
Four is nestled in close to Maanpohja, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Four moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Maanpohja.#T2#
Maanpohja is looking for a sweep.
Four trying to control the action but Maanpohja is working from the bottom.
Maanpohja on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Maanpohja tries to improve position but can't.
Four lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Four scoring with punches and elbows.
Four tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Maanpohja taking a bit of punishment here - Four scoring with strikes.
Maanpohja manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Four wants to control but Maanpohja is keeping him busy.
Maanpohja is looking to improve his position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maanpohja is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Four scores with a couple of nice shots.#T3##SUB2#
Maanpohja looking for submissions off his back.
Four seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Maanpohja looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Maanpohja looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Maanpohja looking for submissions off his back.
Four lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Maanpohja has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Four escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Four!
Maanpohja tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Four wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
Maanpohja manages to work his way to half guard, despite Four's best efforts.
Four prevents Maanpohja from improving his position.#SUB#
Four is working for a kimura but Maanpohja is defending it quite comfortably.
Maanpohja tries to roll over but Four keeps him under control.#SUB#
Four is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Maanpohja has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Maanpohja looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Maanpohja is defending against the submission attempts here by Four.
Four takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rogue Four 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#
A big right from Four misses.
Maanpohja shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Four defends it nicely.
Maanpohja misses with a low kick.
Four is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#TD2#
Maanpohja scores with a takedown into Four's guard.#SUB#
Four throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Maanpohja postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Maanpohja trying to control the position from guard on top but Four is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maanpohja must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Four controls Maanpohja momentarily but Maanpohja frees himself.
Maanpohja lands a couple of elbows.#T1#
Four trying to control the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Maanpohja's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rogue Four overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Maanpohja lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Maanpohja with a flurry of punches that miss.
Four is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Four keeping moving, preventing Maanpohja from controlling successfully.
Maanpohja throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Four works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maanpohja throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Four has his foot on Maanpohja's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Maanpohja works his way back into a safe position though.
Maanpohja trying to control the position from guard on top but Four is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maanpohja looking to sit in guard and control but Four gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Four throws a big right hand that misses.
Maanpohja preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB2#
Maanpohja had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Four defends it easily.
Four is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maanpohja can do to turn this around?
Four connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Maanpohja is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Maanpohja is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Four tries to free his leg and advance position but Maanpohja is retaining full guard.
Four works over Maanpohja with some ground and pound from guard.
Four landing some decent shots from guard.
Four scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Maanpohja throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Four lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3##SUB2#
Maanpohja throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Maanpohja is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Maanpohja is breathing heavily.
Four lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Maanpohja looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Four controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Maanpohja working for submissions but it's allowed Four to get to half guard.
Four lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T4##SUB#
Four is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Four winds up and cracks Maanpohja with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Maanpohja wants to get back to full guard.
Four content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Maanpohja is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Four pulls his head out easily.
Four is nestled in close to Maanpohja, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Four drops an elbow to the side of Maanpohja's head. #SUB#
Four seems to be looking for submissions.
Four landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Four lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Maanpohja is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rogue Four dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Maanpohja uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Four.
Maanpohja throws a nice head kick!
Johannes Maanpohja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Maanpohja does no damage.
Maanpohja scores with the left hand. Four knows he should have avoided that one.
Maanpohja with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Four counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Four wants to work for an arm triangle but Maanpohja is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Four lands with a punch from half guard.
Four winds up and cracks Maanpohja with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Maanpohja is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Four wants to take a breather but Maanpohja is having none of it. #SUB2#
Maanpohja looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Maanpohja takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Four lands with a punch from half guard. #ROC#
Maanpohja is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Four works his way into full mount! #T1#
Four prevents Maanpohja from getting the reversal.
Four postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Maanpohja looks a forlorn figure.
Maanpohja is still in real trouble! Can Four finish him?
Four loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Maanpohja scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Four land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Four stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rogue Four!

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