Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: K-1 37 Durand vs Bobby
Date: Jul 28, 2018

#R1#
Abaddon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nilkkis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Abaddon pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nilkki is out of range and Abaddon settles back down.
Abaddon scores with a nice strike.
Abaddon throws a shot from downtown. Nilkki moves away and avoids it.
Abaddon looks to throw the jab but Nilkki is out of range.
A jab from Abaddon misses.
Nilkki wants to land a leg kick but Abaddon is out of range. #CL2#
Abaddon tries to keep at a distance but Nilkki has taken the fight into the clinch.
A hook to the body from Abaddon.
Abaddon lands a left hand.
Abaddon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Abaddon.
Nilkki takes a shot to the 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!
Nilkki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Abaddon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nilkki scores with a shot to the side of Abaddon's head.
Abaddon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nilkki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nilkki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nilkki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Nilkki.
Abaddon pushes Nilkki back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Nilkki lands a shoulder strike.
Nilkki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Abaddon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nilkki takes a shot to the head.
Nilkki is working Abaddon over against the ropes.
Nilkki looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Abaddon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nilkki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Abaddon cracks Nilkki with a nice body shot.
A short right from Nilkki on the inside.
A hook to the body from Nilkki.
Abaddon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nilkki backwards.
Nilkki working Abaddon over with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nilkki.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Abaddon.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nilkki blocks an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Abaddon as the two fighters clinch.
Abaddon prevents a body shot from Nilkki.
Nilkki is leaning against Abaddon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Abaddon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nilkki misses with an elbow strike. #T2#
Abaddon misses with the head strike.
Nilkki prevents a body shot from Abaddon.
Abaddon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Abaddon.
Nilkki lands an elbow that stopped Abaddon in his tracks for a moment.
Nilkki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Abaddon throws a punch but it's blocked by Nilkki.
Nilkki misses with the head strike.
Abaddon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Abaddon misses with some punches.
Abaddon lands a hook that snaps the head of Nilkki backwards.
Nilkki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Abaddon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nilkki throws a punch but it's blocked by Abaddon.
A short body shot lands from Abaddon as the two fighters clinch.
Abaddon lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nilkki misses with a punch to the body.
Abaddon lands with a right to the head.
Abaddon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nilkki struggles to land a body shot inside as Abaddon controls his hands.
Nilkki scores with a shoulder strike.
Nilkki misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ezekyle Abaddon 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#
Abaddon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Abaddon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nilkki.
Nilkki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Abaddon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Abaddon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nilkki can do to turn this around?
Abaddon keeps the fight on the outside.
Abaddon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Abaddon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nilkki walks into a stiff left hand from Abaddon.
Abaddon connects with the punch.
Abaddon misses the shot to the body.
Nilkki is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Nilkki blocks a head kick by Abaddon.
Nilkki misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nilkki tried to score with a low kick but Abaddon checks it.
Nilkki works the jab nicely.
Nilkki gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nilkki is looking to clinch.
Nilkki takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
Nilkki takes one to the side of the head.
Abaddon sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Abaddon takes one to the chin there.
Abaddon's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nilkki under the eye.
Ezekyle Abaddon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nilkki scoring well with a low kick there.
Nilkki tries to clinch up but Abaddon circles away and keeps his distance.
Abaddon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Nilkki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Abaddon, pushing him back against the ropes.
Abaddon can't find room to land a body shot as Nilkki controls the action.
Nilkki lands an elbow that stopped Abaddon in his tracks for a moment.
Nilkki blocking some punches.
A short body shot lands from Abaddon as the two fighters clinch.
Abaddon lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Abaddon fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice left hand lands by Abaddon.
Ezekyle Abaddon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Abaddon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Abaddon lands a body shot in the clinch. #T2#
Abaddon scores with a shoulder strike.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A head punch on the inside from Abaddon fails to land.
Nilkki throws a knee to the head but misses.
Abaddon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Abaddon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Abaddon tries to throw a body punch but Nilkki avoids it by throwing Abaddon back against the ropes.
Abaddon scores with a hook to the body.
Abaddon misses with some punches.
Abaddon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nilkki backwards.
Abaddon working aggressively here.
Nilkki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nilkki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Abaddon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Abaddon throws a punch but it's blocked by Nilkki.
Abaddon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Abaddon fails to land.
Abaddon misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abaddon working aggressively here.
A short right from Nilkki.
Abaddon blocking some punches.
Nilkki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Abaddon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ezekyle Abaddon dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Abaddon tests Nilkki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nilkki moves away from the strike by Abaddon.
Abaddon scores with a body shot. #CL2#
Nilkki rushes Abaddon and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Nilkki blocks a body shot from Abaddon.
Nilkki gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nilkki blocks an uppercut.
Nilkki scores with a nice hook to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Abaddon as Nilkki tries to tie him up.
Abaddon throws a punch but it's blocked by Nilkki.
Abaddon blocks an uppercut.
Abaddon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abaddon avoids the elbow strike from Nilkki, against the ropes.
Abaddon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nilkki tries to throw a body punch but Abaddon avoids it by throwing Nilkki back against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Abaddon.
A right handed body shot lands from Abaddon.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abaddon misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Nilkki scores with a nice short uppercut.
Abaddon blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Nilkki struggles to land a body shot inside as Abaddon controls his hands.
Nilkki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nilkki blocking some punches.
Abaddon managing to block the knees to the body from Nilkki.
Nilkki lands a knee to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nilkki.
A short uppercut from Abaddon.
Abaddon tries to throw a body punch but Nilkki avoids it by throwing Abaddon back against the ropes.
Nilkki takes a shot to the head.
Abaddon blocks the elbow strike.
Abaddon blocks an elbow strike.
Nilkki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Abaddon takes an elbow to the temple.
A body shot lands from Nilkki.
Abaddon lands with a light punch inside.
Good body shot from Nilkki.
Pikku Nilkki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nilkki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abaddon misses with a body punch.
Abaddon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Abaddon throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Abaddon fails to land.
Nilkki prevents a body shot from Abaddon.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Abaddon.
Nilkki blocks an uppercut.
Abaddon blocks an elbow strike.
Nilkki can't find room to land a body shot as Abaddon controls the action.
Abaddon can't find room to land a body shot as Nilkki controls the action.
Abaddon tries to throw a body punch but Nilkki avoids it by throwing Abaddon back against the ropes.
Nilkki lands with a light punch inside.
Abaddon pushes Nilkki back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nilkki has a couple of punches blocked by Abaddon.
Abaddon avoiding damage as Nilkki throws knees to the body.
Nilkki tries to land a knee to the head but Abaddon blocks with his arms.
Nilkki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Abaddon.
Abaddon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nilkki lands with a left to the head.
Nilkki throws a punch but it's blocked by Abaddon.
Abaddon works on Nilkki's body with a couple of short punches.
Nilkki misses with an elbow strike.
Nilkki comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pikku Nilkki.
Well Abaddon 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ezekyle Abaddon!

Event: K-1 33 Suri vs Boskins
Date: Jul 11, 2018

#R1#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Longbow.
Nilkki is breathing heavily.
Longbow works Nilkki's body with a nice hook.
Longbow ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Longbow lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nilkki takes a step back to recover.
Nilkki has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nilkki there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nilkki looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Longbow scores with a jab to the jaw.
A nice leg kick lands there from Longbow.
Longbow's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nilkki under the eye.
Henry Longbow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nilkki takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nilkki takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Longbow scores with a head kick. Nilkki tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT2#
It looks like Pikku Nilkki has been cut.
Nilkki takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A lazy left from Longbow finds it's target.
Nilkki drops his hands momentarily and Longbow takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Longbow feints and then cracks Nilkki's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nilkki down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Longbow.
Longbow has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Nilkki sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T1#
Longbow works the jab nicely.
Longbow thuds a left hand into Nilkki's body.
Nilkki takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#ROC2#
Nilkki is rocked!
A good leg kick by Longbow.
Oh Nilkki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nilkki with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Longbow to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice uppercut there from Longbow.
Nilkki tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nilkki takes one to the side of the head.
Longbow throws a quick inside leg kick.
Longbow darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Longbow moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Longbow connects with a quick right hand that sends Nilkki tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Henry Longbow!

Event: K-1 31 Haller vs Monroe
Date: Jul 04, 2018

#R1#
Longbow lands a lovely overhand right.#CL2#
Nilkki clinches up with Longbow and pushes him back against the ropes.
Longbow misses with the head strike.
A short right from Nilkki.
Nilkki lands a body punch.
Our sources have told us that Longbow has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Longbow lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Longbow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Longbow throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A left hand lands to the body for Longbow.
Still in the clinch, Longbow scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nilkki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nilkki has a couple of punches blocked by Longbow.
Longbow lands a nice uppercut.
Longbow lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Longbow digs a right hand underneath Nilkki's ribcage. Nilkki let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Longbow misses with a body punch.
Nilkki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nilkki.
Longbow looking to stall.
Nilkki unloads a knee to the mid-section. Longbow lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Longbow lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Nilkki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Longbow is defending well for now.
Longbow avoiding damage.
Longbow lands with a right to the head.
Nilkki misses with an elbow strike.
Nilkki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nilkki gets through Longbow's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Longbow lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nilkki misses with a punch to the body.
Nilkki comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Longbow throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nilkkis head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nilkki prevents a body shot from Longbow.
Longbow lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Pikku Nilkki has been cut.
Longbow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Longbow.
Longbow misses with a body punch.
Longbow gets through Nilkki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nilkki tries to work over Longbow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nilkki tries to throw a body punch but Longbow avoids it by throwing Nilkki back against the ropes.
Longbow struggles to land a body shot inside as Nilkki controls his hands.
Longbow is working Nilkki over against the ropes.
Longbow pushes Nilkki back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Longbow works on Nilkki's body with a couple of short punches.
Longbow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Longbow scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nilkki.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nilkki.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nilkki.
Longbow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Longbow tries a body shot but Nilkki blocks it.
Longbow keeps control of Nilkki as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nilkki.
Longbow can't find room to land a body shot as Nilkki controls the action.
Longbow lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nilkki wants to stall.
Nilkki misses with some punches.
Longbow scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
Nilkki comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nilkki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Longbow struggles to land a body shot inside as Nilkki controls his hands.
Longbow is looking to control Nilkki's arms but Nilkki gets an underhook and turns him. Now Longbow has his back to the ropes.
A short body shot lands from Longbow as the two fighters clinch.
Nilkki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nilkki misses with an elbow over the top.
Nilkki struggles to land a body shot inside as Longbow controls his hands.
Longbow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Longbow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nilkki lands a good knee to the midsection. Longbow won't want to take too many of those.
Nilkki misses with a punch on the inside.
Nilkki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nilkki with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A right handed body shot lands from Nilkki.
Longbow throws a punch but it's blocked by Nilkki.
Nilkki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Longbow is defending well for now.
Nilkki lands a knee to the body.
Nilkki blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Nilkki blocks a body shot from Longbow.
Nilkki blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Longbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nilkki lands a damaging elbow.
Nilkki tries to work over Longbow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Longbow on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Longbow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nilkki's elbow.
Nilkki misses with a punch to the body.
Longbow wants to stall.
Nilkki lands with a short shot to the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nilkki prevents a body shot from Longbow.
Nilkki throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A head punch on the inside from Longbow fails to land.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Longbow blocks a body shot from Nilkki.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Longbow creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Longbow lands a nice shot to the body. #T5#
Longbow lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short left from Longbow.
Longbow blocks an uppercut.
Nilkki tries to throw a body punch but Longbow avoids it by throwing Nilkki back against the ropes.
Longbow lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nilkki backwards.
Longbow prevents a body shot from Nilkki.
Nilkki tries a body shot but Longbow blocks it.
Nilkki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Longbow taking a breather.
Longbow wants to stall.
Longbow can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
A hook to the body from Longbow.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nilkki has a couple of punches blocked by Longbow.
Nilkki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nilkki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Longbows head.
Nilkki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nilkki.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T6#
Longbow blocks an elbow strike.
Longbow on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Longbow pushes Nilkki back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nilkki.
Longbow softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Longbow lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Longbow blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Longbow.
Nilkki tries to stall but Longbow uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nilkki lands a left hand.
Nilkki misses with a hook from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Longbow.
Longbow lands a left hand.
Nilkki throws a punch but it's blocked by Longbow.
Longbow misses with the head strike.
Nilkki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Longbow throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nilkkis head.
A short uppercut from Nilkki.
Nilkki misses with a short punch on the inside. #T7#
Nilkki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nilkki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Longbow blocks an uppercut.
Longbow lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Nilkki's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Nilkki trying to control the position but instead, Longbow has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nilkki into the ropes.
Longbow lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nilkki backwards.
Nilkki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nilkki being controlled against the ropes.
Nilkki throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Longbow.
Nilkki tries a body shot but Longbow blocks it.
Longbow scores with a nice hook to the head.#T8#
Nilkki takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Longbow.
Longbow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Longbow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nilkki creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Longbow's defenses. #BC2#
Nilkki breaks from the clinch.
Longbow lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nilkki's sensitive parts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Longbow throws a push kick but Nilkki slaps the foot to one side.
Longbow works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Longbow throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Longbow jabs Nilkki to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nilkki walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Good leg kick by Longbow there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A big right from Longbow misses.
Henry Longbow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nilkki takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Longbow keeps the fight on the outside.
Longbow throws a hook but Nilkki avoids it easily.
Longbow misses with a wild body shot. #T9#
Longbow throws a leg kick but Nilkki sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nilkki takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Longbow looks to land a left hand but Nilkki moved out of range nicely.
Longbow misses with a looping right.
Longbow throws a jab but it's blocked by Nilkki.
Nilkki takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nilkki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nilkki misses with a hook. Longbow ducked under it nicely.
Longbow swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nilkki.
Longbow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nilkki shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Longbow misses with a hook
and Nilkki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Longbow misses with an uppercut.
Nilkki steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Longbow takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nilkki pivots, looking for a leg kick but Longbow is out of range and Nilkki settles back down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nilkki on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nilkki ducks right into an uppercut from Longbow.
Nilkki tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Longbow manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Longbow dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pikku Nilkki's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Nilkki misses with a low kick.
Nilkki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Longbow scores with a spinning back kick!
Nilkki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Longbow uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nilkki.
Longbow swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Longbow tests Nilkki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Longbow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nilkki just misses with a punch to the body.
Longbow moves into range and connects with a jab.
A jab from Nilkki misses.
Longbow throws a big shot that misses.
Longbow swats away the attempt to clinch by Nilkki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longbow lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nilkki's sensitive parts.
Longbow with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Longbow jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Longbow backing away here, and Nilkki unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nice body kick there by Longbow.#T1#
Nilkki has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Longbow.
Longbow throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Longbow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nilkki can do to turn this around?
Longbow lands a nice shot to the body.
Nilkki feints and then cracks Longbow's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Longbow down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Longbow, right into the meat.
Longbow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nilkki was well out of range. Poor timing from Longbow.
Nilkki flicks out a counter leg kick but Longbow steps away.
Nilkki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nilkki on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nilkki lands a nice looking kick to the body. Longbow takes a step back to recover.
Longbow lands an overhand right.
Good shot there by Longbow.
Nilkki defending well as Longbow loads up on a big left hand.
Nilkki walks into a stiff left hand from Longbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Longbow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice inside leg kick there by Longbow. That's going to slow Nilkki down.
Nilkki scores with a spinning back kick!#T2#
Nilkki avoids the body shot from Longbow.
Nilkki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Longbow tries to keep at a distance but Nilkki has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nilkki throws a punch but it's blocked by Longbow.
Nilkki's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Longbow makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Longbow's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nilkki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Longbow tries a body shot but Nilkki blocks it.
Longbow throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Longbow stalling the fight.
Longbow blocks the elbow strike.
Nilkki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Longbow managing to block the knees to the body from Nilkki.
Henry Longbow has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nilkki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Longbow lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Longbow blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Nilkki is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Longbow is keeping busy.
Longbow scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Longbow digs a right hand into Nilkki's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nilkki's gas tank.
A short uppercut from Nilkki.
Longbow struggles to land a body shot inside as Nilkki controls his hands.
Longbow stalling in the clinch but Nilkki improves position.
Longbow lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Longbow lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Longbow misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nilkki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nilkki lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Longbow misses with the head strike.
Longbow throws a head punch that misses.
Longbow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nilkki lands a shoulder strike.
Nilkki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Longbow throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nilkkis head. #T4#
A short right from Longbow.
Longbow lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nilkki backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Nilkki fails to land.
Longbow is trying to maintain a safe position but Nilkki gets an underhook and turns Longbow into the ropes.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Nilkki just misses with a elbow thrown towards Longbow's brow.
Longbow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nilkki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nilkki lands with a short shot to the head.
Nilkki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Longbow tries to stall but Nilkki uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Longbow digs a right hand underneath Nilkki's ribcage. Nilkki let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Longbow works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Nilkki.
Nilkki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Longbow blocking some punches.
Longbow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nilkki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Longbow scores with a nice hook to the head.#T5#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Longbow.
A head punch on the inside from Nilkki fails to land.
Nilkki lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Longbow looking to slow down the pace here.
Longbow is trying to maintain a safe position but Nilkki gets an underhook and turns Longbow into the ropes.
Longbow seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Nilkki is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Nilkki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Longbow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Longbow.
Longbow lands with a right to the head.
Longbow is working Nilkki over against the ropes.
Nilkki is breathing heavily.
Longbow will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nilkki up against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Longbow.
Nilkki blocks a body shot from Longbow.
Nilkki is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Longbow is keeping busy.
Longbow lands a shot to the body.#T6#
Longbow trying to control the position but instead, Nilkki has worked for underhooks and has pushed Longbow into the ropes.
Longbow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Longbow pushes Nilkki back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Longbow pushes Nilkki back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Nilkki has a couple of punches blocked by Longbow.
Longbow lands a body shot.
Nilkki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nilkki blocking some punches.
Nilkki comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nilkki misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Nilkki.
Longbow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nilkki's elbow.
Nilkki effectively controlling the action here.
Longbow lands a left hand. #T7#
Nilkki lands a nice shot to the body.
Nilkki takes a shot to the head.
Nilkki struggles to land a body shot inside as Longbow controls his hands.
Longbow blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Longbow lands an uppercut.
Longbow working aggressively here.
Nilkki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Longbow backwards.
Nilkki is looking to control Longbow's arms but Longbow gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nilkki has his back to the ropes.
Longbow prevents a body shot from Nilkki.
Longbow blocks an uppercut.
Nilkki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nilkki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Longbow lands an uppercut.
A short right from Longbow.
Longbow blocking some punches.
Longbow blocks an uppercut.
Nilkki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Longbow. #T8#
Longbow working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Longbow misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nilkki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nilkki lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nilkki has a couple of punches blocked by Longbow.
Nilkki working aggressively here.
Longbow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nilkki landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nilkki.
Nilkki swings wildly with an uppercut but Longbow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nilkki blocks an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Longbow lands an uppercut.
Longbow looking to stall.
Longbow has Nilkki pressed against the ropes. #T9#
A battle for position here, against the ropes.#BC2#
Nilkki breaks from the clinch.
Longbow throws a poor cross that misses
and Nilkki counters with a thumping low kick.
Nilkki defending well as Longbow loads up on a big left hand.
Nilkki wants to clinch.
Nilkki fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Longbow has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A jab from Longbow does it's job there.
Nilkki motions for Longbow to come forward. Nilkki throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nilkki misses with a jab, cross combination.
Longbow connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nilkki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Longbow dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pikku Nilkki's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Longbow throws a jab but it's blocked by Nilkki.
Longbow scores with a nice right hand.
A slapping body kick lands there for Longbow.
Longbow scores with a jab to the head.
A cross from Longbow lands.
Longbow lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nilkki takes a step back to recover.
Longbow scores with a kick to the body.
Nilkki moves out of range of the strikes.
Longbow lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Longbow connects with a leg kick. Nilkki looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nilkki on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nilkki scores with a crisp jab that stopped Longbow in his tracks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Longbow connects with a body shot that sends Nilkki's belly button to the back.
Longbow with a hook.
Nilkki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Longbow lands a really nice looking cross but Nilkki seems unphased.
Nilkki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Longbow throws a solid leg kick but Nilkki takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Longbow.
Nilkki is looking to clinch.
Longbow throws a head kick but Nilkki moves out of range.
Nilkki throws out a counter right but Longbow avoids it with no problem.
Longbow lands with an overhand left.
Nilkki keeps Longbow at a distance using the push kick.
Nilkki moves forwards but Longbow connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Longbow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nilkki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Longbow looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Longbow throws a good cross that connects.
Nilkki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nilkki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nilkki misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Nilkki darts in and clinches Longbow up against the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Longbow's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Longbow slowing the pace effectively.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Nilkki just misses with a elbow thrown towards Longbow's brow.
Longbow avoiding damage as Nilkki throws knees to the body.
Nilkki tries to throw a body punch but Longbow avoids it by throwing Nilkki back against the ropes.
Nilkki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Longbow avoids it.
Longbow misses with a body punch.
Longbow trying to control the position but instead, Nilkki has worked for underhooks and has pushed Longbow into the ropes.
Good body shot from Longbow.
Nilkki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nilkki tries to work over Longbow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Longbow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nilkki trying to land knees to the body.
Longbow taking a breather.
Longbow lands a body punch in the clinch.
Longbow blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Longbow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Longbow lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nilkki backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Longbow lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nilkki.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nilkki.
Nilkki struggles to land a body shot inside as Longbow controls his hands.
Longbow looking to slow down the pace here.
Longbow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nilkki takes a shot to the head.
Nilkki throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nilkki scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nilkki.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Longbow.
Longbow controlling the action here for a moment.
Nilkki putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Longbow in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T4#
Longbow avoiding damage as Nilkki throws knees to the body.
Nilkki struggles to land a body shot inside as Longbow controls his hands.
Longbow lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Longbow lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nilkki.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Longbow on the inside.
Good body shot from Longbow.
Longbow looking to slow down the pace here.
Nilkki can't find room to land a body shot as Longbow controls the action.
Nilkki misses with the head strike.
Longbow stalls.
Longbow is trying to stall.
Nilkki throws a head punch that misses. #T5#
Nilkki missing with knees to the body.
Nilkki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Nilkki.
Longbow misses with a punch to the body.
Nilkki utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nilkki has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice body punch from Nilkki.
Nilkki lands a knee to the body.
Nilkki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Longbow misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Longbow.
A short left from Nilkki.
Nilkki misses with the head strike.
Longbow cracks Nilkki with a nice body shot.
Nilkki unloads a knee to the mid-section. Longbow lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T6#
Nilkki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Longbow's elbow.
Nilkki blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Nilkki.
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!
Nilkki scores with a shoulder strike.
Longbow is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nilkki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Longbow's elbow.
Longbow stalls.
A nice right hand lands inside from Longbow.
Longbow blocks an uppercut.
Nilkki prevents a body shot from Longbow.
Nilkki throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nilkki blocks a body shot from Longbow.
Longbow looking to stall.
Nice body punch from Longbow. #T7#
Nilkki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Longbow fails to land.
Nilkki has had enough of the clinch but Longbow keeps him there for the moment.
Longbow scores with a hook to the body.
Nilkki lands an elbow that stopped Longbow in his tracks for a moment.
Longbow takes a shot to the head.
Nilkki lands a knee to the body.
Nilkki takes a shot to the head.
Longbow misses with some punches.
A short left from Longbow.
Nilkki taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nilkki throws a head punch that misses.
Longbow throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nilkki prevents a body shot from Longbow.
Longbow misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nilkki comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T8#
Longbow scores with a shoulder strike.
Nilkki lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Longbow blocks a body shot from Nilkki.
Longbow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nilkki lands an elbow just above Longbow 's eye. #BC2#
Nilkki breaks the clinch.
Nilkki tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Longbow manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nilkki moves out of range of the body kick from Longbow.
Nilkki tries to land a front kick but Longbow steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Longbow throws a counter high kick but Nilkki was just alert enough to avoid it.
Longbow throws a hook but Nilkki avoids it easily.
Longbow connects with a jab.
Longbow attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nilkki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Longbow wants to slow Nilkki down by chopping away at his legs.
Pikku Nilkki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice defenses there by Nilkki.
Nilkki lands with a good body shot.
Longbow lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nilkki tries to clinch up.#T9#
Nilkki throws a front kick aimed at Longbow's knee but Longbow avoids it well.
Longbow connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nilkki. Nilkki circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A swing and a miss from Nilkki.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Longbow checks a leg kick.
Henry Longbow is winning the standup battle so far.
Nilkki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Longbow manages to avoid it.
It looked like Longbow wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A slapping leg kick lands for Longbow.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Nilkki.
Longbow lands a high kick!
Longbow throws a lazy right hand but Nilkki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Longbow throws a sloppy head kick and Nilkki moves out of range easily.
Longbow throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nilkki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Longbow uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nilkki.
A head kick misses from Longbow.
Nilkki loads up on a big right hand but Longbow slips the punch.
Henry Longbow is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Longbow scores with a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Longbow showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Longbow 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Longbow!

Event: K-1 27 Doss vs Brown
Date: Jun 20, 2018

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Nilkki. Ippo does a little dance to reset his feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ippo.
Ippo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nilkki. That did some damage!
Ippo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ippo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Nilkki.
Ippo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nilkki takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ippo throws a lazy uppercut
and Nilkki counters with a good low kick that Ippo was not able to check.
Nilkki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ippo wants to counter the offense by Nilkki and move into the clinch position.
Ippo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nilkki gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ippo.
Nilkki with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ippo to score with a decent uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nilkki takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nilkki throws a jab but it's blocked by Ippo.
Ippo lands a leg kick that knocks Nilkki off balance momentarily.
Ippo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nilkki. Nilkki circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ippo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ippo with a nice cross.
Makunouchi Ippo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Nilkki forces Ippo back against the ropes and clinches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ippo. #T1#
Nilkki misses with a body punch.
Ippo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nilkki tries a body shot but Ippo blocks it.
Nilkki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ippo.
Nilkki throws a punch but it's blocked by Ippo.
Knees to the body from Ippo.
Nilkki swings wildly with an uppercut but Ippo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nilkki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ippo tries a knee to the head but Nilkki blocks it.
Nilkki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ippo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ippo lands a nice knee to the body.
Nilkki is breathing heavily.
Ippo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ippo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ippo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ippo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT2#
It looks like Pikku Nilkki has been cut.
Ippo has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Nilkki seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ippo can turn it around.
Ippo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ippo.
Ippo lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Ippo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ippo lands a knee to the head.
Ippo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nilkki has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nilkki.
Ippo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nilkki has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ippo lands a knee to the body.
Nilkki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ippo's elbow.
Ippo blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Ippo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ippo misses with a knee strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ippo.
Nilkki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ippo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ippo lands a hook that snaps the head of Nilkki backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ippo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nilkki avoids it.
Ippo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nilkki avoids it.
Ippo lands with a left to the head.
Ippo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nilkki in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Ippo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Makunouchi Ippo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pikku Nilkki's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Ippo tries to clinch there but Nilkki circles away.
Nilkki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ippo lands a jab.
Ippo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ippo tries to clinch but Nilkki is having none of it.
Ippo wants to slow Nilkki down by chopping away at his legs.
Nilkki takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nilkki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ippo.
Ippo tries to clinch but Nilkki is having none of it.
Nilkki thumps Ippo with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ippo wants to slow Nilkki down by chopping away at his legs.
Nilkki looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ippo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nilkki misses with an uppercut.
Ippo cracks Nilkki with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nilkki lands with a cross. #T1#
Ippo cracks Nilkki with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ippo cracks Nilkki with an open hand slap.#CL2#
Ippo has closed the distance and engaged Nilkki in a clinch.
Nilkki looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nilkki lands a nice elbow.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Nilkki obliges.
Nilkki misses with some punches.
Ippo scores a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ippo obliges.
Ippo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ippo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nilkki backwards.
Ippo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nilkki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nilkki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nilkki misses with a punch on the inside.
Nilkki can't find room to land a body shot as Ippo controls the action.
Ippo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nilkki misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Ippo lands a nice uppercut.
Nilkki is trying to push Ippo away but Ippo has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
A short uppercut from Nilkki.
Ippo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ippo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ippo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nilkki tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ippo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ippo blocks an uppercut.
Ippo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ippo tries to land a knee to the head but Nilkki blocks with his arms.
Ippo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nilkki's face.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ippo obliges.
Ippo pushes Nilkki back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ippo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ippo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nilkki backwards.
Nilkki throws a head punch that misses.
Ippo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nilkki blocks it with crossed arms.
Ippo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nilkki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ippo is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Makunouchi Ippo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pikku Nilkki's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ippo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A telegraphed right hand from Nilkki misses the target.
Ippo works the jab nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Nilkki 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nilkki walks into a left hand.
Ippo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nilkki has time to react.
Ippo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#ROC2#
Nilkki is rocked!#CL2#
Ippo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Oh Nilkki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nilkki has had enough of the clinch but Ippo keeps him there for the moment.
Ippo lands a nice knee to the body.
Nilkki seems to have got his legs back now.
Ippo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nilkki throws a punch but it's blocked by Ippo.
Nilkki throws a head punch that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nilkki tries to work over Ippo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knees to the body from Ippo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nilkki tries to break free but Ippo pushes him back against the ropes.
Nilkki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nilkki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T1#
Nilkki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nilkki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ippo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ippo looking to throw knees to the head but Nilkki is blocking nicely.
Nilkki pushes Ippo back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nilkki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ippo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ippo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nilkki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ippo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ippo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Still in the clinch, Ippo scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nilkki.
Ippo crunches a lovely knee into Nilkki's ribcage.
Nilkki looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nilkki throws a head punch that misses.
Pikku Nilkki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ippo obliges.
Makunouchi Ippo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short uppercut from Ippo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ippo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nilkki lands a hook that snaps the head of Ippo backwards. #T2#
Ippo blocks a body shot from Nilkki.
Ippo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nilkkis head.
Nilkki pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Ippo lands a good knee to the midsection. Nilkki won't want to take too many of those.
Nilkki misses with an elbow strike.
Ippo landing knees to the body.
Ippo working Nilkki over with knees to the body.
Ippo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ippo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ippo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nilkki blocks it with crossed arms.
Ippo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ippo lands a nice knee to the body.
Nilkki misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ippo tries to land a knee to the head but Nilkki blocks with his arms.
Ippo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ippo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nilkki blocks it with crossed arms.
Nilkki lands a nice uppercut.
Ippo connects with a knee to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Makunouchi Ippo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ippo 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Makunouchi Ippo!
Post fight, Makunouchi Ippo stared into the camera and said 'I do believe I have properly earn my title shot'.

Event: K-1 18 Szczesny vs Young
Date: May 13, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Nilkki closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Astalo.
Nilkki tries to work over Astalo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nilkki throws a punch but it's blocked by Astalo.
Nilkki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Astalo backwards.
Astalo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nilkki looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nilkki's coach down at Midnight MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Nilkki's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nilkki has a couple of punches blocked by Astalo.
The referee is keeping an eye on Nilkki - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Astalo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Nilkki.
Nilkki swings wildly with an uppercut but Astalo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Our sources have told us that Astalo has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Astalo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Astalo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Astalo on the inside.
Astalo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nilkkis head.
Astalo cracks Nilkki with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nilkki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nilkki misses with some punches.
Nilkki lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Astalo missing with knees to the body.
Nilkki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Astalo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Astalo takes a shot to the head.
Nilkki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Astalo tries to work over Nilkki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Astalo has a couple of punches blocked by Nilkki.
Nilkki missing with knees to the body.
Astalo tries to work over Nilkki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Astalo fails to land.
Nilkki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Astalo dodges an elbow strike from Nilkki.
Astalo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Astalo.
Astalo blocking some punches. #BC#
Astalo breaks the clinch.
Astalo cracks Nilkki with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nilkki throws a leg kick that misses.
Astalo scores with a nice strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Astalo throws an overhand right that lands on Nilkki's shoulder, as Nilkki tries to avoid the shot.
Astalo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nilkki under the eye.
Nilkki throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T2#
Astalo throws a body punch but Nilkki moves out of range.
Astalo just misses with a punch to the body.
Nilkki throws a fast counter high kick but Astalo manages to duck under it in time.
Astalo misses with a looping left.
Astalo misses with a looping left.
Astalo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nilkki.
Nilkki drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Astalo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rami Astalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nilkki avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nilkki moves out of range as Astalo strikes.
Nilkki tries to clinch up.
Astalo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nilkki gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nilkki loads up on a big right hand but Astalo slips the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Astalo throws a shot from downtown. Nilkki moves away and avoids it.
Astalo throws a leg kick which misses Nilkki's front leg but catches the back leg as Nilkki tries to avoid it. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Astalo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rami Astalo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Astalo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice defenses there by Nilkki.
A slapping leg kick lands for Astalo.
Astalo is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nilkki fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Astalo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nilkki misses with a looping right.
Nilkki lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Astalo throws a head kick that misses
and Nilkki counters with a low kick, right behind Astalo 's knee.
Astalo's corner calls for a 1-2. Astalo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Astalo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nilkki is out of range and Astalo settles back down.
Nilkki throws a hook to the side of Astalo's head but Astalo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice shot lands for Astalo.
Astalo scores with a nice strike.
Nice jab there from Astalo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nilkki connects with a crisp jab.
Nilkki lands with a straight right. Astalo didn't see that one coming.
Nilkki misses with a body kick.
Nilkki looks to land a body kick but Astalo moved away.#T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Astalo.
Nilkki throws out a leg kick but Astalo moves out of range and Nilkki only half commits.
Rami Astalo is winning the standup battle so far.
A leg kick checked by Nilkki.
Astalo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nilkki is able to avoid easily.
Astalo misses with the combination.
Good shot there by Astalo.
A low kick from Nilkki is predictable there
and Astalo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Astalo lunges at Nilkki with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nilkki's hand. #CL2#
Nilkki clinches with his opponent.
Astalo lands with a left to the head.
Nilkki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Astalo misses with the head strike.
Astalo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nilkki.
Astalo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nilkki can do to turn this around?
Astalo tries to land knees in the clinch but Nilkki avoids the damage to the body.
Astalo is trying to push Nilkki away but Nilkki has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#T2#
Nilkki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Astalo throws a punch but it's blocked by Nilkki.
Nilkki misses with some punches.
Nilkki takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#
It looks like Pikku Nilkki has been cut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nilkki.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Astalo.
Astalo pushes Nilkki back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
A short left from Astalo.
Astalo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Astalo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nilkki backwards.
Astalo tries to circle away but Nilkki has him pinned against the ropes.
Astalo lands with a light punch inside.
Astalo tries to break free but Nilkki pushes him back against the ropes.
Nilkki swings wildly with an uppercut but Astalo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nilkki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nilkki is leaning against Astalo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Astalo blocks an elbow strike from Nilkki.
Astalo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Nilkki misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rami Astalo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pikku Nilkki's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Nilkki lands with a nice body kick.
Nilkki misses with a looping right.
Nilkki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Astalo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nilkki.
Astalo misses with a low kick.
Nilkki only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Astalo misses with a few strikes there.
Astalo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nilkki takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Astalo throws a leg kick but Nilkki sees it coming and moves out of range.
Astalo lands a nice looking body kick.
Astalo misses with a right hand
enabling Nilkki to counter with a crisp jab.
Astalo moves out of range of the body kick.
Nilkki delivers a nice body kick.
Astalo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Astalo misses the shot to the body.
Nilkki tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Astalo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Astalo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Nilkki checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Astalo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A telegraphed right hand from Astalo misses the target.
Nilkki looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2#
Nilkki instigates a clinch.
Astalo misses with a punch to the body.
Nilkki lands a left hand.
Astalo tries to break the clinch but Nilkki is controlling the position.
Astalo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Nilkki just misses with a elbow thrown towards Astalo's brow.
Nilkki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nilkki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Astalo lands a shoulder strike.
Rami Astalo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nilkki misses with some punches.
Nilkki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Astalo's elbow.
Pikku Nilkki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Astalo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Astalo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Astalo takes an elbow to the forehead. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nilkki lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nilkki lands a shoulder strike.
Nilkki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Astalo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Astalo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Astalo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nilkki.
Nilkki blocks the elbow strike.
Astalo swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Astalo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Astalo scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nilkki misses with a low kick as Astalo jumps back.
Astalo half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nilkki looks to throw a body kick
and Astalo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Astalo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Astalo thumps Nilkki with a low kick.
Astalo misses with a looping right.
Nilkki thows a leg kick but Astalo checks it
and Astalo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Astalo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pikku Nilkki.
I think Astalo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rami Astalo!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Rami Astalo made sure he mentioned RAGS of a RONIN, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: K-1 10 Ukkeli vs Clark
Date: Apr 18, 2018

#R1#
Nilkki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nilkki throws a chopping leg kick but Stone manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stone.
Nilkki dodges the punch combination from Stone.
Nilkki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stone connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stone scores with a nice right hand.
Stone moves out of range as Nilkki throws a body kick.
Stone tries to clinch but Nilkki is having none of it.
Stone works the jab nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Stone.
Stone's coach down at The Furnace was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Stone's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Stone scores with a punch to the head.
Stone throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nilkki throws a shot from downtown. Stone moves away and avoids it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stone loads up on a big right hand but Nilkki slips the punch.
Stone lands with a hook. Nilkki tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stone slips under a jab.
Nilkki misses with a leg kick. #T1#
Stone fails to land with a series of punches.
Stone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nilkki moves away.
Stone tries to clinch up but Nilkki circles away and keeps his distance.
Nilkki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A shot to the liver by Stone. Beautiful body shot.
Nilkki misses the jab.
Stone throws a shot from downtown. Nilkki moves away and avoids it.
Nilkki tries a head kick but it misses.
Nilkki takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stone throws an overhand right that lands on Nilkki's shoulder, as Nilkki tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Nilkki pushes Stone up against the ropes in a clinch.
Stone takes an elbow to the temple.
Nilkki utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Stone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nilkki's elbow.
Nilkki throws a head punch that misses.
Stone lands a shoulder strike.
Nilkki misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nilkki swings wildly with an uppercut but Stone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stone pushes Nilkki back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. #T2#
Stone tries a body shot but Nilkki blocks it.
Nilkki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stone lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Stone pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stone swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stone takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stone throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A clash of legs there as Stone blocks the low kick.
Stone tries to clinch
and Nilkki counters with a good low kick that Stone was not able to check.
Stone tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nilkki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nilkki throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Stone has managed to clinch.
Stone misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stone working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stone is trying to force a seperation but Nilkki has the dominant position.
Stone misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nilkki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stone tries to work over Nilkki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Stone dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Nilkki misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nilkki fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stone is out of range.
Stone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stone connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nilkki. Nilkki circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stone lands a jab-cross combination.
Nilkki connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stone. Stone circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL#
Nilkki has managed to clinch.
Nilkki pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stone.
Nilkki tries to throw a body punch but Stone avoids it by throwing Nilkki back against the ropes.
Nilkki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nilkki misses with some punches.
Stone wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stone tries a body shot but Nilkki blocks it. #BC2#
Stone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nilkki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stone sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Stone gets tackled into the ropes by Nilkki. Nilkki maintains the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Stone fails to land. #T1#
Stone digs a right hand underneath Nilkki's ribcage. Nilkki let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Stone takes a shot to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Stone has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A shot in the inside from Nilkki.
Nilkki tries a body shot but Stone blocks it.
Stone lands a hook that snaps the head of Nilkki backwards.
Nilkki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nilkki keeps control of Stone as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stone tries to throw a body punch but Nilkki avoids it by throwing Stone back against the ropes.
Stone throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nilkkis head. #BC2#
Stone breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nilkki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Stone paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nilkki throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
Stone clinches with his opponent.
Nilkki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nilkki lands a shoulder strike.
Stone lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stone blocks a body shot from Nilkki.
Stone lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nilkki backwards. #T2#
Nilkki trying to land knees to the body.
Nilkki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stone's elbow.
Stone stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stone tries a body shot but Nilkki blocks it.
Stone can't break the clinch.
Stone lands with a short shot to the head.
Stone misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Nilkki fails to land.
Stone struggles to land a body shot inside as Nilkki controls his hands.
Nilkki lands a shoulder strike.
Stone blocks a body shot from Nilkki.
Nilkki missing with knees to the body.
Stone lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nilkki throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stone.
Nilkki lands with a right to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A body shot lands from Stone.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stone scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Stone pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Keith Stone will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nilkki looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nilkki throws a lazy right hand but Stone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stone throws a jab but it's blocked by Nilkki.
Nilkki finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Stone swinging wildly here. #CL2#
Stone clinches with his opponent.
Nice body punch from Stone.
Nilkki is trying to force a seperation but Stone has the dominant position.
A short left from Nilkki.
Stone can't find room to land a body shot as Nilkki controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone lands a body punch in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC2#
Stone pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stone tests Nilkki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stone fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stone avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T1##CL2#
Stone moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Stone escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Stone closes the distance and pushes Nilkki back into the ropes.
Stone lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nilkki backwards.
Stone lands a shoulder strike.
Stone blocks the elbow strike.
Stone misses with some punches.
Nilkki lands an elbow that stopped Stone in his tracks for a moment.
Nilkki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Stone manages to break the clinch.
Nilkki throws a looping overhand right but Stone ducks down to avoid it.
Nilkki misses with the body kick
enabling Stone to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Stone gets a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Stone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pikku Nilkki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stone moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nilkki throws a series of punches but Stone avoids them all with ease.
Nilkki scores with a head kick.
Stone misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Nilkki connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stone's hands.
Nilkki tries to close the distance and clinch but Stone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nilkki slips a jab and a cross from Stone.
Stone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nilkki.
Stone is looking to clinch.
Keith Stone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Stone does it's job there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stone. Nilkki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stone swinging wildly here.
Stone jabs Nilkki right on the nose. Nilkki blinks but takes it well.
A jab from Stone misses.
Stone lunges at Nilkki with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nilkki's hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sloppy strikes from Stone. Those never looked like landing.
Nilkki throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nilkki looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It seemed like Stone was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Keith Stone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stone 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: K-1 Round 4 Jackson vs Baldwin
Date: Mar 28, 2018

#R1##CL#
Nilkki clinches with his opponent.
Nilkki lands a right hand. #BC2#
Singsurat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nilkki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Singsurat. That did some damage!#CL#
Singsurat gets tackled into the ropes by Nilkki. Nilkki maintains the clinch.
Singsurat told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Nilkki tries to throw a body punch but Singsurat avoids it by throwing Nilkki back against the ropes.
Singsurat can't find room to land a body shot as Nilkki controls the action.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Singsurat's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nilkki tries to land knees in the clinch but Singsurat avoids the damage to the body.
Singsurat wants to get back to striking at distance but Nilkki won't allow it.
Nilkki swings wildly with an uppercut but Singsurat uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Singsurat pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Singsurat has managed to clinch.
Singsurat is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nilkki lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Panupong Singsurat has been cut.
Nilkki lands with a light punch inside.
Singsurat is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Singsurat's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Singsurat avoiding damage. #BC2#
Singsurat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Nilkki gets a clinch.
Singsurat blocks an uppercut.
Nilkki misses with a punch on the inside.
Singsurat blocks a body shot from Nilkki.
Nilkki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Nilkki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nilkki misses with some punches.
Singsurat blocking some punches.
Singsurat tries to land a knee to the head but Nilkki blocks with his arms.
Nilkki is pushing Singsurat up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Nilkki misses with the head strike.
Nilkki doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2##BC2#
Singsurat breaks the clinch.
Singsurat tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nilkki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Singsurat looks to score with a jab to the body but Nilkki is just out of range.
Singsurat moves out of range of the strikes.
Singsurat looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Singsurat scores with a hook.#CL2#
Singsurat closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nilkki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Singsurat blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Singsurat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nilkki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Singsurat manages to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Singsurat checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A head kick misses from Singsurat.
Nilkki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nilkki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Singsurat tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pikku Nilkki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Panupong Singsurat's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Singsurat displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nilkki throws out the jab.
Singsurat tries to land a front kick but Nilkki steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Singsurat lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nilkki looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nilkki is looking to slow Singsurat down with leg kicks.
A swing and a miss from Nilkki.
Nilkki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Singsurat can do to turn this around?
Singsurat tries to clinch but Nilkki is having none of it.
Nilkki throws a half hearted mid kick.
Singsurat blocks a jab.
Singsurat throws a counter combo.
Pikku Nilkki is winning the standup battle so far.
Singsurat looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nilkki lands a glancing blow to the side of Singsurat's head.#CL2#
Singsurat gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nilkki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Singsurat breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Singsurat pushes Nilkki up against the ropes in a clinch.#T1#
Nilkki works on Singsurat's body with a couple of short punches.
Singsurat is struggling to control the position.
Singsurat blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Singsurat trying to stall but Nilkki improves his position.
A frustrated look appears on Singsurat's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Singsurat is trying to break free.
Pikku Nilkki has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Singsurat escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Singsurat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nilkki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Singsurat looks for the body kick but Nilkki saw that one coming.
Singsurat scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Singsurat tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nilkki defending well as Singsurat loads up on a big left hand.
Nilkki tried to counter with a leg kick but Singsurat avoided it.
Panupong Singsurat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nilkki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Singsurat counters with a one-two to the body.
Pikku Nilkki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Singsurat scores with a push kick.
Pikku Nilkki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Nilkki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Singsurat swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nilkki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Singsurat throws a combination that misses
and Nilkki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Singsurat swats away the attempt to clinch by Nilkki.
Nilkki misses with a leg kick.
Nilkki blocks a head kick by Singsurat.
Singsurat scores with a head kick.
Singsurat tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Singsurat ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Nilkki has taken the fight to the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Singsurat leaning his opponent against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Panupong Singsurat showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Panupong Singsurat's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Nilkki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Singsurat throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nilkki tests Singsurat's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nilkki throws a lazy body kick
and Singsurat counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Singsurat clinches.
Singsurat on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nilkki takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nilkki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Singsurats head.
Nilkki keeps control of Singsurat as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Singsurat's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singsurat on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC2#
Singsurat breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Singsurat defending well as Nilkki loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Nilkki is looking to chop away at Singsurat's legs.
Singsurat throws a right hand that Nilkki ducks under and follows up with a left that Nilkki also avoids with ease.
Nilkki appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nilkki connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nilkki moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nilkki throws a looping overhand right but Singsurat ducks down to avoid it.
Singsurat connects with a single shot there.#CUT2#
It looks like Pikku Nilkki has been cut.
Nilkki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nilkki is looking to clinch.
Singsurat steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Nilkki.
Nilkki misses with a straight left.
Nilkki throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nilkki misses with a straight right.
Nilkki takes a kick to the side of the head.#CL#
Nilkki gets a clinch.
Nilkki tries to land knees in the clinch but Singsurat avoids the damage to the body. #T2#
Nilkki lands a damaging elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Singsurat wants to stall.
Singsurat blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nilkki missing with knees to the body.
Nilkki lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nilkki struggles to land a body shot inside as Singsurat controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Singsurat.
A short body shot lands from Nilkki as the two fighters clinch.
Nilkki prevents a body shot from Singsurat.
Singsurat taking a breather.
Nilkki is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Singsurat lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nilkki.
Nilkki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nilkki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Singsurat throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nilkkis head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: Syn - Heir To The Throne Final
Date: Nov 18, 2017

#R1#
Smith connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nilkki. Nilkki circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nilkki throws a head kick that misses.
Nilkki moves out of range of the body kick.
Nilkki bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Smith's head.
Nilkki swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Nilkki misses the shot to the body.
Smith thinks about countering with a head kick.
Smith avoids the head kick by Nilkki.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nilkki.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nilkki.
Nilkki throws a head kick that Smith semi-blocks.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Nilkki's coach down at The Performance Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Nilkki's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nilkki managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
Smith lands an elbow that stopped Nilkki in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#
It looks like Pikku Nilkki has been cut.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nilkki avoids it.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nilkki misses with an elbow strike.
Smith working aggressively here.
Smith dodges an elbow strike from Nilkki.
Smith lands a damaging elbow.
Nilkki is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Smith is keeping busy.#T1#
Smith takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nice elbow from Nilkki.
Nilkki misses with a body punch.
Nilkki blocks an uppercut.
Smith missing with knees to the body.
Nilkki blocks an uppercut.
Smith takes a knee to the side of the body.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nilkki pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith lands an uppercut.
Smith takes an elbow to the temple.
Smith pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nilkki throws an elbow but it misses.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nilkki.
Smith throws an elbow but it misses.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Smith.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nilkki.
Smith working aggressively here.
Nilkki utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Nilkki tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body. #T2#
Smith trying to land knees to the body.
Nilkki lands an elbow inside.
Knees to the body from Nilkki.
Nilkki lands a damaging elbow.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Nilkki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith misses with some punches.
Nilkki gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Nilkki.
Nilkki presses Smith against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nilkki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Nilkki.
A short right from Smith on the inside.
Smith throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nilkki blocks it with crossed arms.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Nilkki.
Nilkki throws an elbow that misses.
Nilkki lands a knee to the body.
Nilkki is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nilkki lands an elbow inside that Smith shrugs off. #T3#
Nice elbow from Nilkki.
Smith takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT2#
It looks like Matt Smith has been cut.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Knees to the body from Nilkki.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nilkki.
Smith trying to land knees to the body.
Nilkki landing knees to the head.
Nilkki lands an elbow that stopped Smith in his tracks for a moment.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nilkki just misses with a elbow thrown towards Smith's brow.
Nilkki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smith blocks the elbow strike.
Smith managing to block the knees to the body from Nilkki.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith blocks the elbow strike.
Nilkki blocks an uppercut.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nilkki cracks Smith with a nice body shot.
Smith working aggressively here.
Smith pushes off an throws an elbow but Nilkki leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Nilkki. #T4#
A shot in the inside from Smith.
Nilkki misses with an elbow over the top.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nilkki landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Nilkki.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nilkki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smith trying to land knees to the body.
Smith tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Smith takes an elbow to the temple.
Nilkki scores with a knee to the head.
Come on Nilkki - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nilkki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nilkki tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith avoids a wild elbow strike from Nilkki.
Smith throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Smith avoids the elbow strike from Nilkki, against the cage.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pikku Nilkki dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Smith misses with a looping left.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nilkki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Nilkki.
Nilkki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Pikku Nilkki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nilkki digs a good body shot into Smith's ribs.
Nilkki throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Nilkki tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nilkki lands a shot to the body.
Nilkki lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nilkki lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Nilkki avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Nilkki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
Nilkki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Nilkki.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nilkki misses with an elbow strike.
Nilkki lands an elbow inside that Smith shrugs off. #T1#
Nilkki lands with a right to the head.
Nilkki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Nilkki controls the action.
Smith lands a good knee to the midsection. Nilkki won't want to take too many of those.
Nilkki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nilkki tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice elbow from Nilkki.
Smith lands an uppercut.
Nilkki lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smith.
Nilkki creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nilkki lands a knee to the body.
Nilkki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smith is defending well for now.
Smith looking to throw knees to the head but Nilkki is blocking nicely.
Smith avoids a wild elbow strike from Nilkki.
Pikku Nilkki seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Come on Nilkki - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nilkki tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
Smith misses with an elbow over the top.
Still in the clinch, Nilkki scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nilkki crunches a lovely knee into Smith's ribcage.
Nilkki scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
Smith using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nilkki has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nilkki lands an elbow just above Smith 's eye.
Nilkki unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nilkki tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Nilkki gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Smith lands a right hand.
Nilkki tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Nilkki back against the cage.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Nilkki avoids the damage to the body.
Nilkki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Nilkki tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Nilkki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smith is defending well for now.
Nilkki lands a nice elbow.
Nilkki tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Nilkki back against the cage.
Nilkki lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Smith avoids a wild elbow strike from Nilkki.#T3#
Nilkki unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nilkki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith blocks an elbow strike.
Nilkki throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smith tries a knee to the head but Nilkki blocks it.
Nilkki lands an elbow inside.
Nilkki lands a body shot.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nilkki.
Smith tries to work over Nilkki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nilkki lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nilkki misses with an elbow over the top.
Nilkki misses with an elbow over the top.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nilkki's elbow.
Nilkki throws an elbow that misses.
Nilkki pushes off an throws an elbow but Smith leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nilkki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nilkki.
Nilkki using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nilkki lands a good knee to the midsection. Smith won't want to take too many of those.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nilkki using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Smith takes an elbow to the temple.
Nilkki lands an elbow inside that Smith shrugs off.
Nilkki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nilkki avoids it.
Nilkki unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nilkki lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not.
Nilkki tries to land a knee to the head but Smith blocks with his arms.
Nilkki lands a nice uppercut.
Nilkki lands a nice shot to the body.
Nilkki is working Smith over against the cage.
Nilkki is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nilkki unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nilkki lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nilkki unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nilkki lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Smith blocks an elbow strike from Nilkki.
Nilkki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pikku Nilkki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nilkki keeps the fight on the outside.
Nilkki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith throws a body kick that misses.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith drops his hands momentarily and Nilkki takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A head kick misses from Nilkki.
Nilkki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Smith. #KD2#
Nilkki lands a big head kick that sends Smith tumbling to the mat! Nilkki takes a step backwards and waves Smith back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Smith is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nilkki drops Smith with a naaaaasty hook - Smith is in real trouble here! Nilkki dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pikku Nilkki!
A victorious Pikku Nilkki thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Syn - Heir To The Throne Rd 3
Date: Oct 27, 2017

#R1#
Nilkki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bruyne lands a slapping body shot.
Both fighters circling a little - Bruyne finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bruyne ducks under a wild hook from Nilkki.
Bruyne delivers a nice body kick.
Nilkki moves out of range of the leg kick from Bruyne.
Nilkki fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bruyne just manages to avoid it.
De Bruyne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bruyne misses with a wild body shot.
Nilkki tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bruyne manages to circle out of the way.
Nilkki throws a head kick but Bruyne moves out of range.
Nilkki 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.
Nilkki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nilkki is looking to counter the offense by Bruyne and move into the clinch.
Bruyne fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bruyne lands with a shot to the body.
Bruyne stuns Nilkki with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nilkki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bruyne moves away from the strike by Nilkki.
Nilkki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nilkki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bruyne cracks Nilkki with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bruyne feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nilkki's calf.
Bruyne lands with a straight right. Nilkki didn't see that one coming.
Bruyne scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nilkki takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Nilkki misses the target.
Bruyne let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nilkki scores with a jab.
Bruyne dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nilkki. That did some damage!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#KD#
Nilkki lands a big head kick that sends Bruyne tumbling to the mat! Nilkki takes a step backwards and waves Bruyne back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Bruyne is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like De Bruyne has been cut.
Bruyne throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bruyne is still on wobbly legs! Can Nilkki finish him?
Bruyne lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nilkki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bruyne scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bruyne throws the left hand but Nilkki avoids the punch easily.
Bruyne seems to have recovered his senses.
Nilkki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bruyne can pounce on him.
We've been informed that Bruyne 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.
Bruyne throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bruyne buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nilkki throws a hook but Bruyne avoids it easily.
Nilkki throws a hook to the side of Bruyne's head but Bruyne sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nilkki takes a swing at Bruyne's ribcage but misses.
Nilkki takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nilkki misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bruyne. Nilkki shrugs it off though.
Nice uppercut there from Bruyne.
Bruyne explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T2#
Bruyne throws a body punch but Nilkki moves out of range.
Bruyne is looking to land body kicks.
Bruyne misses with a body kick.
Bruyne lands a jab to the head.
Some bone on bone action there as Nilkki checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bruyne is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nilkki rather than just go for the knockout.
Nilkki takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nilkki cracks Bruyne with a good jab.
Nilkki misses with a hook. Bruyne ducked under it nicely.
Bruyne throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A lazy body kick from Nilkki
and Bruyne counters with a left to the body.
Bruyne avoids a kick to the body.
Bruyne lands a right hook to the body.
Bruyne pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nilkki crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bruyne - the referee stops the clock and Nilkki gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bruyne. Nilkki manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nilkki will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Bruyne takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bruyne scores with a three punch combo!
Bruyne dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nilkki. That did some damage!
Bruyne lands a right hook to the body.
Bruyne misses with a double jab. #T3#
Nilkki throws a sloppy head kick and Bruyne moves out of range easily.
Bruyne fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nilkki throws a head kick that misses
and Bruyne counters with a body kick that stops Nilkki in his tracks momentarily.
Bruyne lets loose with a powerful body kick. Nilkki will feel that in the morning.
Bruyne lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nilkki takes a step back to recover.
Nilkki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bruyne.
Nilkki wants to clinch.
Nilkki throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bruyne lands a nice shot to the body.
Nilkki misses with a straight left.
Nilkki looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nilkki scores with a decent looking hook.
Bruyne lands a leg kick that knocks Nilkki off balance momentarily.
Bruyne with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nilkki to score with a decent uppercut.
Bruyne lands with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bruyne cracks Nilkki with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nilkki throws out a loose jab but Bruyne uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Bruyne thows a body kick. Nilkki tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nilkki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bruyne.
Nilkki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bruyne explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Some wild striking there from Bruyne.
That kick from Bruyne tenderised Nilkki's leg. Nilkki is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bruyne blocks a head kick by Nilkki.
Bruyne fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nilkki moves forwards but Bruyne connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bruyne connects with a jab.
Nilkki throws a body shot but no joy.
Nilkki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bruyne can pounce on him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bruyne.
Nilkki moves out of range of the body kick from Bruyne.
Nilkki avoids the body shot from Bruyne.
Nilkki wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nilkki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bruyne throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

De Bruyne dominated that round.
The cut man is working on De Bruyne's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Bruyne scoring well with a low kick there.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Nilkki might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Nilkki tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bruyne has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nilkki throws a nice looking combination but Bruyne bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bruyne misses the shot to the body.
Bruyne throws a body punch but Nilkki moves out of range.
Bruyne slips under a jab.
Bruyne lands a body shot.
Bruyne ducks under a wild hook from Nilkki.
Bruyne throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nilkki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
De Bruyne seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nilkki ducks under a wild hook from Bruyne.
Nilkki looks to land a right hand but Bruyne moved out of range.
Nilkki backing away here, and Bruyne unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bruyne is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bruyne feints and then cracks Nilkki's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nilkki down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short left from Bruyne.
Bruyne managing to block the knees to the body from Nilkki.
Bruyne doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bruyne has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nilkki lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bruyne misses with some punches. #T1#
Bruyne tries to throw a body punch but Nilkki avoids it by throwing Bruyne back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Bruyne fails to land.
Bruyne stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nilkki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bruyne lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nilkki backwards.
Bruyne lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bruyne misses with a punch to the body.
Bruyne misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nilkki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bruyne avoids a wild elbow strike from Nilkki.
Nilkki has a couple of punches blocked by Bruyne.
A short left from Bruyne.
Nilkki misses with an elbow over the top.
Bruyne tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nilkki's elbow.
Nilkki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bruyne pushes Nilkki back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nilkki creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bruyne stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice right hand lands inside from Bruyne.
A nice left hand lands by Bruyne. #T2#
Nilkki unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bruyne misses with the head strike.
Nilkki lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Bruyne.
Nilkki lands an elbow just above Bruyne 's eye.
Nilkki lands a hook that snaps the head of Bruyne backwards.
Bruyne avoiding damage as Nilkki throws knees to the body.
Bruyne lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nilkki throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nilkki throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bruyne wants to stall.
Nilkki throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bruyne tries a body shot but Nilkki blocks it.
Bruyne tries a body shot but Nilkki blocks it.
Bruyne avoids a wild elbow strike from Nilkki.
Nilkki prevents a body shot from Bruyne.
Bruyne tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bruyne.
Bruyne lands with a left to the head.
Nilkki misses with an elbow over the top.#T3#
Nilkki gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Bruyne.
Bruyne goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nilkki.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bruyne creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nilkki trying to land knees to the body.
Bruyne dodges an elbow strike from Nilkki.
Bruyne blocks the elbow strike.
Bruyne blocks an elbow strike.
De Bruyne seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nilkki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bruyne is defending well for now.
Bruyne misses with a punch to the body.
Nilkki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bruyne backwards.
Bruyne misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bruyne scores with a shot to the side of Nilkki's head.
Nilkki throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bruyne softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bruyne lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Nilkki.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nilkki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nilkki.
Bruyne makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
Bruyne lands a hook that snaps the head of Nilkki backwards.
Still in the clinch, Bruyne scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nilkki pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bruyne is leaning against Nilkki and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bruyne lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bruyne doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bruyne throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bruyne tries a body shot but Nilkki blocks it.
Nilkki lands a nice shot to the body.
Bruyne avoids a wild elbow strike from Nilkki.
Bruyne cracks Nilkki with a nice body shot.
Bruyne lands with a right to the head.
Bruyne lands a nice uppercut.
Bruyne lands a shoulder strike.
Bruyne lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bruyne can't find room to land a body shot as Nilkki controls the action.
Bruyne lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nilkki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bruyne working aggressively here.
Bruyne tries to throw a body punch but Nilkki avoids it by throwing Bruyne back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

De Bruyne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on De Bruyne's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bruyne bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nilkki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nilkki throws a hook to the side of Bruyne's head but Bruyne sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Bruyne fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nilkki, pushing him back against the cage.
Nilkki trying to land knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bruyne creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bruyne tries to throw a body punch but Nilkki avoids it by throwing Bruyne back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Bruyne.
Nilkki blocks a body shot from Bruyne.
A nice left hand lands by Bruyne.
Nilkki takes a shot to the head.
Nilkki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bruyne doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nilkki prevents a body shot from Bruyne.
Nilkki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nilkki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nilkki throws an elbow but it misses.
Bruyne gets through Nilkki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bruyne lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nilkki missing with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bruyne working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Bruyne lands a shot to the body.
Nilkki tries a body shot but Bruyne blocks it.
Bruyne misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bruyne lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bruyne digs a right hand underneath Nilkki's ribcage. Nilkki let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bruyne lands a right hand.
Good body shot from Bruyne.
Bruyne lands a right hand.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bruyne pushes Nilkki back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bruyne will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nilkki up against the cage.
Bruyne struggles to land a body shot inside as Nilkki controls his hands.
Bruyne on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bruyne pushes Nilkki back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bruyne lands an uppercut.
Bruyne tries to throw a body punch but Nilkki avoids it by throwing Bruyne back against the cage. #T2#
Bruyne blocks an elbow strike from Nilkki.
Bruyne lands a nice shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bruyne.
Bruyne pushes Nilkki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bruyne doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bruyne is leaning against Nilkki and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bruyne lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bruyne working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bruyne cracks Nilkki with a nice body shot.
A short body shot lands from Bruyne as the two fighters clinch.
Bruyne throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nilkkis head.
Bruyne lands with a light punch inside.
Bruyne working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bruyne lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Bruyne.
Bruyne misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bruyne gets through Nilkki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bruyne blocks the elbow strike.
A shot in the inside from Bruyne.
Bruyne lands with a right to the head. #T3#
Bruyne lands a nice shot to the body.
Nilkki throws an elbow that misses.
A short body shot lands from Bruyne as the two fighters clinch.
Bruyne misses with a body punch.
Nilkki misses with an elbow strike.
Bruyne lands a body shot in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Bruyne.
Bruyne lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bruyne lands a shoulder strike.
Bruyne digs a right hand into Nilkki's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nilkki's gas tank.
Bruyne lands a nice uppercut.
Nilkki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bruyne avoids it.
Nilkki is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A short body shot lands from Bruyne as the two fighters clinch.
Bruyne scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bruyne scores with a shoulder strike.
Pikku Nilkki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nilkki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bruyne avoids it.
Bruyne tries to throw a body punch but Nilkki avoids it by throwing Bruyne back against the cage.
Bruyne scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC2#
Nilkki is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bruyne pushes Nilkki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Nilkki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bruyne lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
De Bruyne is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Nilkki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bruyne lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bruyne working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bruyne throws a big uppercut that drops Nilkki! More strikes from Bruyne and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Nilkki lies dazed against the cage as Bruyne celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). De Bruyne!
Post fight, De Bruyne took to the microphone: 'Peel Steel, you absolutely suck'.

Event: Syn 547 - Sanatarium
Date: Oct 06, 2017

#R1#
Nilkki blocks a jab.
Nilkki avoids the body shot from Skrumbo .
Skrumbo takes one to the chin there.
Skrumbo staying out of range there.
Nilkki wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nilkki swings widly with a right hand
and Skrumbo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nilkki throws a looping overhand right but Skrumbo ducks down to avoid it.
Nilkki moves away from the strike by Skrumbo .
Skrumbo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nilkki.
A slow jab from Nilkki misses its intended target.
Pikku Nilkki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Nilkki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nilkki misses with a wild combination.
Nilkki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Skrumbo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nilkki looks to throw a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nilkki takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Skrumbo . #T1#
Nilkki misses the jab.
Skrumbo tries a low kick but Nilkki avoids it.
Skrumbo cracks the inside of Nilkki's front leg.
Nilkki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Skrumbo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Skrumbo lands a nice hook to Nilkki's body. Nilkki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nilkki lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Skrumbo at a distance.
Skrumbo dips to his left and cracks Nilkki with an uppercut!
Skrumbo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nilkki blocks a low kick nicely.
Skrumbo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've been informed that Nilkki 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.
Nilkki checks a leg kick.
Nilkki on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice defenses there by Skrumbo .
And Skrumbo counters with a quick kick to the body but Nilkki blocks it.
Nilkki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skrumbo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T2#
Skrumbo blocks the body kick.
Nilkki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Skrumbo counters with a straight right hand.
Nilkki throws a right and a left that Skrumbo avoids nicely.
Skrumbo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Skrumbo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nilkki.
Nilkki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Skrumbo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Skrumbo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nilkki in his tracks. #CUT#
It looks like Pikku Nilkki has been cut.
Skrumbo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nilkki misses with a body kick.
Decent striking displayed by Skrumbo there.
Nilkki ducks right into an uppercut from Skrumbo .
Skrumbo is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nilkki throws a head kick but Skrumbo moves out of range.
Skrumbo just misses with a punch to the body.
Nilkki looks to throw the jab but Skrumbo is out of range.
Skrumbo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nilkki scores with a spinning back kick!
Skrumbo looks to score with a jab to the body but Nilkki is just out of range.#T3#
Skrumbo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nilkki throws the left hand but Skrumbo avoids the punch easily.
A quick step to the side and Skrumbo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skrumbo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nilkki.
Nilkki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nilkki scores with a jab. Skrumbo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Skrumbo walks into a jab.
Skrumbo lands a jab to Nilkki's midsection.
Nilkki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Skrumbo .
Skrumbo lands with a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skrumbo . Nilkki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Skrumbo throws a nice head kick!
Nilkki moves out of range as Skrumbo strikes.
Skrumbo lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nilkki drops his hands momentarily and Skrumbo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nilkki misses with a right hand
and Skrumbo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nilkki looks to land a left hand but Skrumbo moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Skrumbo looks to score with a jab to the body but Nilkki is just out of range.
Nilkki connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Skrumbo 's hands.
Skrumbo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nilkki.
Nilkki is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nilkki throws a head kick that misses.
Skrumbo moves out of range as Nilkki strikes.
Skrumbo cracks Nilkki with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Skrumbo lands the left hand.
Skrumbo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nilkki.
Skrumbo lands with a nice body punch.
Skrumbo is looking to slow Nilkki down with leg kicks.
Skrumbo throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nilkki gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Skrumbo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Da Skrumbo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pikku Nilkki's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Skrumbo misses with a low kick.
Nilkki is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Nilkki drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nilkki ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nilkki misses with a body kick.
Skrumbo tries to land a leg kick but Nilkki saw it coming and moves away.
Skrumbo scores with a punch to the head.
Skrumbo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nilkki can do to turn this around?
Nilkki throws out a loose jab but Skrumbo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nilkki throws a lazy head kick
letting Skrumbo counter with a right hand.
Nilkki throws the left hand but Skrumbo avoids the punch easily.
Da Skrumbo is winning the standup battle so far.
Skrumbo scores with a hook to the body. Nilkki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skrumbo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nilkki.
It appears Skrumbo was looking to counter with a kick there.
Skrumbo blocks a head kick by Nilkki.
Nilkki misses with a looping right.
Skrumbo lands a jab to Nilkki's midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skrumbo tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
Skrumbo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nilkki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Skrumbo throws out the jab.
Skrumbo scores with a hook.
Nilkki walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Nilkki might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Skrumbo has got the better of the exchanges.
Skrumbo cracks Nilkki with a good jab.
Nilkki misses with a head kick.
Skrumbo throwing a counter right hand but Nilkki manages to avoid it.
Nilkki walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nilkki moves away from the strike by Skrumbo .
A good leg kick by Skrumbo .
Skrumbo throws a hook but Nilkki avoids it easily.
Skrumbo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A slow jab from Nilkki misses its intended target.
Skrumbo lands a leg kick that knocks Nilkki off balance momentarily.
Skrumbo lands a jab to the nose.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skrumbo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nilkki throws out the jab.
Skrumbo scores with a punch to the head.#T2#
Skrumbo misses with a hook.
Nilkki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nilkki needs to keep his hands up - Skrumbo had a free shot at his head there.
Donk. Skrumbo catches Nilkki right on the button with a cross.#CUT#
That has opened up Pikku Nilkki's cut even more.
A slow jab from Nilkki misses its intended target.
Nilkki throws a head kick that misses.
A good leg kick by Skrumbo .
Nilkki checks a leg kick nicely.
Nilkki looks to land a left hand but Skrumbo moved out of range nicely.
Nilkki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nilkki scores with a jab.
Nilkki throws a head kick but Skrumbo moves out of range.
Skrumbo digs a good body shot into Nilkki's ribs.
Nilkki's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Skrumbo pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Nilkki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Skrumbo throwing a counter right hand but Nilkki manages to avoid it.
Nilkki misses with a wild body shot.
Skrumbo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Skrumbo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nilkki misses with a straight right.
A jab from Skrumbo finds it's way through Nilkki's defenses.
Skrumbo lands with a cross.
Skrumbo with a nice cross.
Skrumbo lands with a nice body punch.
Skrumbo misses with a low kick.
Nilkki throws a head kick that misses.
Nilkki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Skrumbo lands a slapping body shot.
Skrumbo avoids the body shot from Nilkki.
Skrumbo moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skrumbo misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Nilkki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nilkki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Skrumbo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
An inside leg kick lands from Skrumbo .
Skrumbo cracks Nilkki with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nilkki misses with a straight left.
Nilkki looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nilkki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Skrumbo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Skrumbo moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Skrumbo pushes Nilkki away with a front kick.
Skrumbo slips a straight right by Nilkki.
Skrumbo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Skrumbo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nilkki momentarily.
Nilkki misses with the body kick
and Skrumbo counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skrumbo walks into a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Da Skrumbo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pikku Nilkki's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Skrumbo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Skrumbo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nilkki.
Skrumbo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nilkki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Skrumbo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nilkki.
Nilkki tries a head kick but it misses.
Skrumbo is looking to counter punch.
Nilkki takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Skrumbo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nilkki has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nilkki and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Skrumbo throws a leg kick which misses Nilkki's front leg but catches the back leg as Nilkki tries to avoid it.
Skrumbo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nilkki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nilkki shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Skrumbo avoids the head kick by Nilkki.
Nilkki takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nilkki goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Skrumbo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Skrumbo looks to score with a jab to the body but Nilkki is just out of range.#T1#
Skrumbo staying out of range there.
Nilkki throws a head kick that misses
and Skrumbo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nilkki loads up on a big right hand but Skrumbo slips the punch.
Skrumbo lands a glancing blow to the side of Nilkki's head.
A slow jab from Nilkki misses its intended target.
Nilkki drops his hands momentarily and Skrumbo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Nilkki in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Nilkki throws a head kick that misses.
Skrumbo looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nilkki throws a lazy uppercut
and Skrumbo counters with an outside leg kick.
Nilkki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Skrumbo scores with a leg kick.
Skrumbo connects with a solid leg kick.
Skrumbo throws a shot from downtown. Nilkki moves away and avoids it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Skrumbo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Nilkki - the referee stops the clock and Skrumbo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Nilkki. Skrumbo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Skrumbo throws a lazy right hand but Nilkki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nilkki keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Da Skrumbo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Nilkki scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skrumbo cracks Nilkki with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nilkki has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nilkki walks into a straight right hand from Skrumbo .
Nilkki throws an off balance right hand
and Skrumbo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nilkki thinking.
Skrumbo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Skrumbo .
Nilkki on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nilkki dips to his left and cracks Skrumbo with an uppercut!
The fighters circling - Nilkki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nilkki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Skrumbo circles away quickly and effectively.
Skrumbo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nilkki has time to react.
Nilkki takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nilkki scores with a push kick.
Skrumbo ducks under a wild hook from Nilkki.#T3#
Nice shot by Nilkki.
Nilkki walks into a jab.
The crowd cheers as Skrumbo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nilkki doesn't seem phased though.
Nilkki throws a right hand that misses
and Skrumbo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nilkki throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Skrumbo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Skrumbo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nilkki.
Nilkki walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Skrumbo misses with a low kick.
Nilkki steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Skrumbo .
Skrumbo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Skrumbo moves out of range of the strikes.
Pikku Nilkki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Skrumbo digs a good hook to Nilkki's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Skrumbo misses. #T4#
Nilkki tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nilkki tries a head kick but it misses.
Nilkki looks to throw the jab but Skrumbo is out of range.
Skrumbo looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
A big right from Nilkki misses.
Nilkki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Skrumbo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Skrumbo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Skrumbo slips under a jab.
Nilkki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nilkki throws an off balance right hand
and Skrumbo counters with a nice leg kick.
Skrumbo 's corner calls for a 1-2. Skrumbo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nilkki throws a lazy uppercut
and Skrumbo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Skrumbo scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
That kick from Skrumbo tenderised Nilkki's leg. Nilkki is trying to keep his angry face on.

And that's the end of the fight!
Da Skrumbo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Skrumbo 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Syn 544 - Colossus
Date: Sep 15, 2017

#R1#
Skrumbo swats away the attempt to clinch by Nilkki.
Nilkki shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nilkki takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nilkki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Skrumbo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Skrumbo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nilkki connects with a high kick.
Nilkki thows a body kick. Skrumbo tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Skrumbo throws a jab when Nilkki was well out of range.
Nilkki throws a leg kick
and Skrumbo counters with a leg kick.
Skrumbo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Skrumbo scores with a body shot.
We've been informed that Nilkki 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.
Skrumbo lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skrumbo lands the left hand.
Skrumbo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nilkki. That did some damage!
Nilkki throws a series of punches but Skrumbo avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Nilkki lunges at Skrumbo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Skrumbo 's hand.
Skrumbo misses with an uppercut.
Skrumbo lands with an uppercut that bounces Nilkki off the cage and back into range.
Nilkki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Skrumbo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nilkki is able to avoid easily.
Skrumbo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nilkki throws a lazy uppercut
and Skrumbo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nilkki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Skrumbo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nilkki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Skrumbo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nilkki throws a leg kick but Skrumbo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Skrumbo scores with a shot to the body.
Skrumbo throws a poor cross that misses
and Nilkki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skrumbo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Skrumbo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Skrumbo throws an overhand right that lands on Nilkki's shoulder, as Nilkki tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Nilkki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Skrumbo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nilkki now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T2#
Nilkki misses with a body kick.
Skrumbo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nilkki throws a looping overhand right but Skrumbo ducks down to avoid it.
Skrumbo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nilkki tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Skrumbo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A chopping leg kick lands by Skrumbo .
Skrumbo scores with a jab to the head.
Nilkki checks the leg kick nicely there.
Skrumbo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Skrumbo looks to land a right hand but Nilkki moved out of range.
Nilkki swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Skrumbo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Nilkki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Skrumbo , pushing him back against the cage.
Nice elbow from Nilkki.
A right handed body shot lands from Skrumbo .
Nilkki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Skrumbo avoids it.
Nilkki lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T3#
Nilkki throws an elbow but it misses.
Nilkki lands a knee to the body.
Skrumbo working aggressively here.
Nilkki scores a nice knee to the body.
Nilkki unloads a knee to the mid-section. Skrumbo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Skrumbo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nilkki looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A hook to the body from Nilkki.
Nilkki trying to land knees to the body.
Nilkki lands an uppercut.
Nilkki pushes off an throws an elbow but Skrumbo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Skrumbo avoiding damage as Nilkki throws knees to the body.
Skrumbo blocks an elbow strike.
Nilkki lands a left hand.
Nilkki throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nilkki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nilkki lands a nice elbow.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Skrumbo .
Skrumbo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nilkki looking to throw knees to the head but Skrumbo is blocking nicely. #T4#
Nilkki is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nilkki throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nilkki.
Nilkki pushes off an throws an elbow but Skrumbo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Skrumbo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice elbow from Nilkki.
Nilkki trying to land knees to the body.
Nilkki trying to land knees to the body.
Skrumbo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nilkki gets through Skrumbo 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Skrumbo tries a body shot but Nilkki blocks it.
Skrumbo blocks an uppercut.
Nilkki throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Skrumbo misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skrumbo throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Skrumbo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Skrumbo tests Nilkki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nilkki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pikku Nilkki will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Nilkki thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Nilkki instigates a clinch.
Pikku Nilkki seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nilkki lands a damaging elbow.
Still in the clinch, Skrumbo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nilkki blocking some punches.
Skrumbo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Skrumbo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Skrumbo throws a head punch that misses.
Skrumbo lands an uppercut.
Skrumbo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nilkki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Skrumbo .
A head punch on the inside from Skrumbo fails to land.
Skrumbo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Skrumbo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Skrumbo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nilkki.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nilkki lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Skrumbo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A good leg kick by Nilkki.
Nilkki takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T1#
Skrumbo swats away the attempt to clinch by Nilkki.
Nilkki throws a low kick but Skrumbo avoids it.
Skrumbo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A solid leg kick lands there for Skrumbo .
Skrumbo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nilkki's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Skrumbo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nilkki scrambles back to his feet.
Skrumbo misses with a hook to the body
and Nilkki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#
Skrumbo is rocked!
Nilkki tries to clinch but Skrumbo moves out of range.
Oh Skrumbo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Skrumbo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#CL2#
Nilkki has closed the distance and engaged Skrumbo in a clinch.
Skrumbo seems to have got his legs back now.
A right hook to the body lands for Skrumbo .
Nilkki lands a nice elbow.
Nilkki blocks a body shot from Skrumbo .
Nilkki blocks an uppercut.
Skrumbo misses with a punch to the body.
Skrumbo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nilkki.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skrumbo pushes Nilkki back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T2#
Skrumbo tries a body shot but Nilkki blocks it.
Nilkki blocks a body shot from Skrumbo .
Skrumbo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nilkki's elbow.
Skrumbo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nilkki working Skrumbo over with knees to the body.
Skrumbo lands a body punch.
A hook to the body from Nilkki.
Skrumbo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Skrumbo is trying to break the clinch but Nilkki is controlling him.
Nilkki prevents a body shot from Skrumbo .
Skrumbo lands with a light punch inside.
Nilkki throws an elbow but it misses.
Skrumbo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nilkki lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nilkki prevents Skrumbo from breaking the clinch.
Skrumbo can't find room to land a body shot as Nilkki controls the action.
Skrumbo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nilkki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Skrumbo misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Skrumbo wants to break free but Nilkki has control.
Nilkki pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nilkki blocks a body shot from Skrumbo .
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nilkki.
Skrumbo tries to work over Nilkki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Skrumbo has a couple of punches blocked by Nilkki.
Skrumbo misses with some punches.
Skrumbo misses with a body punch.
Nilkki lands an elbow inside that Skrumbo shrugs off.
Skrumbo misses with a punch to the body.
Skrumbo managing to block the knees to the body from Nilkki.
Skrumbo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Skrumbo blocks an elbow strike.
Nilkki throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nilkki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nilkki lands a left hand.
Nilkki lands an elbow inside that Skrumbo shrugs off.
Nilkki blocking some punches.
Nilkki is trying to stall. #T4#
Nilkki misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Nilkki.
Nilkki blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nilkki throws an elbow but misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Nilkki in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Skrumbo fails to land.
Nilkki tries to throw a body punch but Skrumbo avoids it by throwing Nilkki back against the cage.
Nilkki throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nilkki gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nilkki lands a nice elbow.
Skrumbo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nilkki's elbow.
Nilkki prevents a body shot from Skrumbo .
Skrumbo is trying to force a seperation but Nilkki has the dominant position.
Nilkki blocks a body shot from Skrumbo .
Skrumbo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Skrumbo avoiding damage as Nilkki throws knees to the body.
Skrumbo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nilkki blocks a body shot from Skrumbo .
Nilkki can't find room to land a body shot as Skrumbo controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Pikku Nilkki will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Skrumbo swings for the body but Nilkki moves out of range.
Nilkki is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A left lands for Skrumbo .
Skrumbo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nilkki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Skrumbo .
Skrumbo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A big left from Skrumbo misses.
Nilkki follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Nilkki throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Skrumbo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Skrumbo tries a head kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Nilkki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nilkki throws a lazy right hand but Skrumbo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nilkki fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Skrumbo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nilkki throws out a loose jab but Skrumbo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nilkki throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nilkki throws a hook but Skrumbo avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nilkki throws a leg kick but Skrumbo sees it coming and moves out of range. #T1#
Nilkki throws a jab but it's blocked by Skrumbo .
Nilkki pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nilkki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Skrumbo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nilkki throws the kick towards the body but Skrumbo avoids it.
Da Skrumbo is winning the standup battle so far.
Skrumbo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Skrumbo misses with a wild body shot.
Skrumbo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Skrumbo .
Skrumbo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nilkki tries to work over Skrumbo 's front leg with a kick but Skrumbo checks it.
Nilkki misses with a double jab.
Nilkki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nilkki misses with the combination.
Da Skrumbo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Skrumbo connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Skrumbo .#CUT#
It looks like Pikku Nilkki has been cut.
A lazy left from Nilkki finds it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD2#
Nilkki lands a big head kick that sends Skrumbo tumbling to the mat! Nilkki takes a step backwards and waves Skrumbo back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Nilkki throws a right hand that misses
and Skrumbo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nilkki slips a straight right by Skrumbo .
Skrumbo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nilkki on the side of the head.
Nilkki takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pikku Nilkki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nilkki goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nilkki throws a hook but Skrumbo avoids it easily.
Skrumbo catches Nilkki with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Skrumbo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nilkki.#T3#
Skrumbo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Skrumbo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nilkki.
Nilkki misses with a lunging right hand
letting Skrumbo counter with a right hand.
Nilkki scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nilkki has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nilkki lands with a right hand.
Nilkki is looking to clinch.
Skrumbo staying out of range there.
Skrumbo missing with a left hand there. Nilkki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nilkki keeps Skrumbo at a distance using the push kick.
The fighters circling - Nilkki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nilkki does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Skrumbo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Skrumbo throws a leg kick
and Nilkki counters with a body kick that stops Skrumbo in his tracks momentarily. #T4#
Skrumbo connects with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nilkki takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#ROC#
Nilkki is rocked!
Skrumbo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nilkki misses with a right hand
and Skrumbo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pikku Nilkki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nilkki 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.
Skrumbo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Skrumbo wants to land a leg kick but Nilkki is out of range.
Skrumbo is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Skrumbo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Skrumbo throws a looping overhand right but Nilkki ducks down to avoid it.
Nilkki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Skrumbo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skrumbo blocks a head kick by Nilkki.
A low kick from Nilkki is predictable there
and Skrumbo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nilkki checks a leg kick nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Da Skrumbo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nilkki 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: OFC 308: Nilkki vs Fei Chung
Date: Aug 26, 2017

#R1#
Nilkki walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fei Chung checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A cross from Fei Chung lands.
Nice shot by Fei Chung.
Nilkki tries to land a front kick but Fei Chung steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nilkki takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CL#
Nilkki drives through and clinches with Fei Chung against the cage.
Fei Chung blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fei Chung is working Nilkki over against the cage.
Nilkki takes a shot to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Pikku Nilkki has been cut.
Fei Chung misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nilkki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fei Chung lands with a right to the head.
Fei Chung prevents a body shot from Nilkki.
Nilkki blocking some punches.
Nilkki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nilkki looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Fei Chung pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nilkki fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Fei Chung walks forward, straight into a front kick from Nilkki.
Fei Chung circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fei Chung works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Danga de danga de dang - Nilkki scores with a four punch combination!
Nilkki throws a sloppy head kick
and Nilkki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slapping body kick lands there for Fei Chung.
Fei Chung connects with a nice looking jab.
Nilkki throws a body punch but Fei Chung moves out of range.
Nilkki has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fei Chung.
Nilkki scores with a punch to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nilkki throws the left hand but Fei Chung avoids the punch easily.
Nilkki throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Fei Chung counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fei Chung stops Nilkki from standing up.
Fei Chung postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Fei Chung is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fei Chung prevents Nilkki from getting back to his feet.
Fei Chung has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nilkki trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Nilkki keeping full guard, as Fei Chung tries to pass.
Fei Chung is standing up over Nilkki. Nilkki looks to escape but Fei Chung dives into side control. #SUB2#
Fei Chung is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nilkki knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nilkki is trying to get back to his feet.#T3##SUB2#
Fei Chung tries for a kimura but Nilkki is defending well.
Nilkki prevents Fei Chung from improving position.
Fei Chung 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 Nilkki's shoulder. That is not cool.
Nilkki wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Fei Chung is trying to get an arm triangle but Nilkki is defending well.
Fei Chung wants to take a breather but Nilkki manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Fei Chung. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nilkki wants to stand but Fei Chung is controlling the position.
Fei Chung looking to pass the guard.
Nilkki wants to stand but Fei Chung is controlling the position.
Fei Chung wants to pass the guard but Nilkki is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nilkki scores with a hook.
Nilkki misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wu Fei Chung dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pikku Nilkki's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Nilkki misses with a hook.
Fei Chung throws a hook but Nilkki blocks it.
Nilkki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fei Chung can pounce on him.
Fei Chung ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fei Chung throws out a loose jab but Nilkki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nilkki throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Fei Chung to counter with a crisp jab.
Nilkki is looking to slow Fei Chung down with leg kicks.
Fei Chung has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nilkki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fei Chung manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nilkki connects with a nice looking jab.
Nilkki looks to throw a body kick
and Fei Chung counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fei Chung swats away the attempt to clinch by Nilkki.
Nilkki swings for the body but Fei Chung moves out of range.
Fei Chung uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nilkki.#T1#
Nilkki throws a big shot that misses.
Fei Chung scores with a sloppy right hand. Nilkki should have avoided that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fei Chung. Nilkki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nilkki misses with a leg kick
and Fei Chung counters with a low kick, right behind Nilkki 's knee.
Fei Chung listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fei Chung ducks under a wild hook from Nilkki.
Nilkki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL#
Nilkki has closed the distance and engaged Fei Chung in a clinch.
Fei Chung is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nilkki is keeping busy.
A right hook to the body lands for Fei Chung.
Fei Chung avoids the elbow strike from Nilkki, against the cage. #BC2#
Fei Chung breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fei Chung moves away from the strike by Nilkki.
A little jabbing left from Fei Chung on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nilkki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fei Chung sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Nilkki doesn't manage to clinch there - Fei Chung circles away.
Nilkki throws a shot from downtown. Fei Chung moves away and avoids it.
Fei Chung was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Fei Chung walks into a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nilkki misses with a straight left.
Fei Chung lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nilkki takes a step back to recover.
Nilkki scores with a spinning back kick!
Nilkki misses with a looping right.
Fei Chung doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nilkki is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nilkki darts in trying to clinch
and Fei Chung counters with a nice uppercut.
Fei Chung has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nilkki.#T3#
Nilkki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fei Chung throws out a counter right but Nilkki avoids it with no problem.
Nilkki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nilkki misses with a looping right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fei Chung! But no joy.
Wu Fei Chung seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fei Chung.
Fei Chung slips under a jab from Nilkki.
And Fei Chung responds with a good body kick, but Nilkki manages to step out the way in time.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fei Chung, as that shot connected.
Nilkki walks into a stiff left hand from Fei Chung.
Fei Chung avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fei Chung is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A slow jab from Nilkki misses its intended target.
Fei Chung scores with a nice right hand.
Nilkki misses with a wild combination.
Fei Chung is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T4#
Nilkki throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Fei Chung counter with a right hand.
Jab from Nilkki.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nilkki throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fei Chung has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nilkki swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fei Chung counters with a slapping leg kick.
Pikku Nilkki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nilkki is looking to clinch but Fei Chung is avoiding it.
Fei Chung is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nilkki with a body shot.
Nilkki with a jab.
Fei Chung throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nilkki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nilkki missing with a left hand there. Fei Chung was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fei Chung is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nilkki misses with a low kick as Fei Chung jumps back.
Fei Chung moves out of range of the body kick from Nilkki.
Fei Chung cracks Nilkki with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nilkki throws a looping overhand right but Fei Chung ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Wu Fei Chung will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Pikku Nilkki's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Fei Chung staying out of range there.
And Fei Chung tries to counter it with a takedown but Nilkki pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Fei Chung throws a body punch but Nilkki moves out of range.
A punch combination from Nilkki misses.
Nilkki tries to clinch up
and Fei Chung counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fei Chung lands a lovely overhand right.#CL#
Nilkki closes the distance and clinches.
Nilkki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fei Chungs head. #TD2#
Nilkki is fighting off a takedown attempt but Fei Chung is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Nilkki to the mat. Nilkki regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Nilkki is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fei Chung is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fei Chung tries to free his leg and advance position but Nilkki is retaining full guard. #T1#
Nilkki wants to stand up but Fei Chung is controlling him.
Fei Chung stands and throws Nilkki's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Nilkki is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Fei Chung has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Nilkki has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB2#
Fei Chung is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nilkki knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fei Chung trying to control the position but Nilkki is working away. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nilkki is trying to buck Fei Chung off.#SUB2#
Fei Chung goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Nilkki has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Fei Chung but great work by Nilkki.#SU#
Nilkki stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nilkki.
A little jabbing left from Fei Chung on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A shot to the body from Nilkki misses
enabling Fei Chung to counter with a crisp jab.
Nilkki darts in trying to clinch
and Fei Chung counters with a body kick. #T3#
Fei Chung uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nilkki.
Nilkki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fei Chung.
Nilkki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nilkki scores with the left hand. Fei Chung knows he should have avoided that one.
Fei Chung moves out of range as Nilkki strikes.
Fei Chung throws a shot from downtown. Nilkki moves away and avoids it.
Nilkki looks for the body kick but Fei Chung saw that one coming.
Nilkki throws a body shot but no joy.
Some wild striking there from Nilkki.
Fei Chung keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nilkki.
Fei Chung avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nilkki backing away here, and Fei Chung unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nilkki bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T4#
An inside leg kick from Nilkki misses.
Nilkki connects with a looping right hand.
Fei Chung uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nilkki.
Fei Chung drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nilkki defends it well.#CL#
Nilkki has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fei Chung lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nilkki missing with knees to the body.
Nilkki tries to work over Fei Chung's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nilkki misses with a body punch.
Fei Chung misses with a body punch.
Nilkki tries to throw a body punch but Fei Chung avoids it by throwing Nilkki back against the cage. #BC2#
Fei Chung breaks from the clinch.
Fei Chung throws a body kick that misses.
Nilkki keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nilkki wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pikku Nilkki clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Pikku Nilkki's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Nilkki misses with a right hand
and Fei Chung cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fei Chung throws the kick towards the body but Nilkki avoids it.
Nice straight punches there by Fei Chung. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fei Chung.
Nilkki misses with a leg kick
and Nilkki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nilkki jabs Fei Chung right on the nose. Fei Chung blinks but takes it well.
Fei Chung circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fei Chung counters with a three punch combo that has Nilkki backing up. Nilkki nods at Fei Chung to acknowledge the strikes.
Nilkki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fei Chung counters with a straight right hand.
Fei Chung has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nilkki finds it's way round the side to connect with Fei Chung's head.
Nilkki keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice 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!
Nilkki throws a sloppy head kick and Fei Chung moves out of range easily.
Fei Chung lands a jab.
Nilkki looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T1#
Nilkki looks to clinch
and Fei Chung counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nilkki swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fei Chung counters with a stiff right hand.
Nilkki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fei Chung paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fei Chung slips under a jab from Nilkki.
Nilkki misses with the body kick
and Fei Chung connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fei Chung looks to score with a jab to the body but Nilkki is just out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Fei Chung blocks the leg kick.
Fei Chung swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fei Chung digs a good body shot into Nilkki's ribs.
Nilkki connects with a crisp jab.
Nilkki gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nilkki closes the distance looking to clinch
and Fei Chung counters with a thumping low kick. #T2#
Nilkki misses with a left hand
and Fei Chung counters with a thumping low kick.
Nilkki swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fei Chung cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fei Chung avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fei Chung lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nilkki takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nilkki throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Fei Chung connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fei Chung lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nice shot lands for Fei Chung.
Fei Chung slips a straight right by Nilkki.
Fei Chung only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Fei Chung connects with a leg kick. Nilkki looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nilkki throws an off balance right hand
and Fei Chung counters with a straight right hand.
Nilkki looks to land a right hand but Fei Chung moved out of range.#T3#
Fei Chung lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nilkki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fei Chung moves out of range of the body kick.
Fei Chung misses with a jab, cross combination.
Good exchange - Fei Chung coming out on top.
Nilkki throws a lazy right hand but Fei Chung sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Both fighters circling a little - Fei Chung finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nilkki misses with a looping left.
Nilkki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fei Chung.
Nilkki misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fei Chung! But no joy.
Nilkki connects with a nice looking jab. #CL#
Fei Chung tries to keep at a distance but Nilkki has taken the fight into the clinch.#T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nilkki.
Nilkki stops a takedown attempt from Fei Chung.
Fei Chung lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fei Chung.
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!
Fei Chung tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nilkki's elbow.
Fei Chung throws a head punch that misses.
Fei Chung softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nilkki is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nilkki throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nilkki takes a shot to the head.
Fei Chung lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fei Chung doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nilkki will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Fei Chung misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Nilkki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fei Chung misses the jab.
It looked like Nilkki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A nice combination there by Nilkki.
A low kick from Nilkki misses
and Fei Chung counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wu Fei Chung dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Pikku Nilkki's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
The fight stays on the outside here - Nilkki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fei Chung looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nilkki scores with a push kick.
Nilkki throws a hook to the side of Fei Chung's head but Fei Chung sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nilkki throws a lazy uppercut
letting Fei Chung counter with a right hand.
Nilkki misses with a body punch
and Fei Chung counters with a straight right hand.
Fei Chung checks a low kick from Nilkki.
Fei Chung keeps Nilkki at a distance using the push kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nilkki looks to land a left hand but Fei Chung moved out of range nicely.
Fei Chung changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fei Chung on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nilkki checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nilkki feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nilkki misses with a right hand
and Fei Chung counters with a nice kick to the body. #T1#
Fei Chung looks to throw the jab but Nilkki is out of range.
Fei Chung scores with a hook.
Fei Chung ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fei Chung takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And Fei Chung tries to counter it with a takedown but Nilkki pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Fei Chung throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nilkki bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nilkki bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fei Chung's head.
Nilkki throws a solid leg kick but Fei Chung takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nilkki.
Nilkki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fei Chung swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nilkki misses with a hook to the body
and Fei Chung counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nilkki throws a hook but Fei Chung avoids it easily.
Fei Chung tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nilkki was well out of range. Poor timing from Fei Chung.#T2#
Nilkki throws a looping overhand right but Fei Chung ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Nilkki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fei Chung circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fei Chung is trying to counter with his kicks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fei Chung.
Fei Chung checks the leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nilkki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nilkki lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fei Chung's sensitive parts.
Fei Chung scores with a decent looking hook.
Nilkki attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fei Chung unleashes a big counter combination but Nilkki bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nilkki throws a lazy uppercut
and Fei Chung counters with a straight right hand.
Nilkki misses with a body kick.#T3#
Nilkki misses with an uppercut
and Fei Chung counters with a stiff right hand.
Nilkki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fei Chung moves out of range of the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fei Chung! But no joy.
Fei Chung throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nilkki lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nilkki throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fei Chung throws a quick inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nilkki. That's going to slow Fei Chung down.
Nilkki throws a combination that misses
and Fei Chung counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nilkki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pikku Nilkki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice inside leg kick there by Nilkki. That's going to slow Fei Chung down.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Nilkki.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fei Chung throws a wild body kick that Nilkki sees coming a mile off.
Fei Chung checks a leg kick.
Nilkki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fei Chung counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nilkki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fei Chung counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nilkki misses with a leg kick.
It seemed like Fei Chung was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nilkki darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fei Chung works the jab nicely.
Nilkki loads up on a big right hand but Fei Chung slips the punch.
A nice side step and Fei Chung releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nilkki throws a lazy body kick
and Fei Chung counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fei Chung keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nilkki swings widly with a right hand
and Fei Chung counters with a stiff right hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nilkki.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 47:49
Judge William Peck scores the fight 46:49
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wu Fei Chung!
Wu Fei Chung is the new featherweight champion!
Wu Fei Chung thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: OFC 300: Luzhin vs Makaki Iii
Date: Jul 22, 2017

#R1#
Sakamoto gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Nilkki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nilkki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sakamoto throws out the jab.
Nilkki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sakamoto looks to throw a body kick
and Nilkki counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nilkki scores with a jab. Sakamoto acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Hiroshimo Sakamoto has been cut.
Sakamoto on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nilkki lands a really nice looking cross but Sakamoto seems unphased.
Nilkki throws a right hand that misses
and Sakamoto counters with a low kick, right behind Nilkki 's knee.
Sakamoto looks to land a body kick but Nilkki moved away.
Nilkki throws a series of punches but Sakamoto avoids them all with ease.
Sakamoto throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CUT2#
It looks like Pikku Nilkki has been cut.
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!#CL#
Nilkki moves into range and clinches up with Sakamoto.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nilkki throws an elbow but misses.
Sakamoto dodges an elbow strike from Nilkki.
Sakamoto struggles to land a body shot inside as Nilkki controls his hands.
Sakamoto gets through Nilkki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sakamoto is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sakamoto is trying to maintain a safe position but Nilkki gets an underhook and turns Sakamoto into the cage.
Sakamoto is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Nilkki has denied him.#T1#
Nilkki misses with a knee strike.
Nilkki lands an elbow inside.
Sakamoto's coach down at White Eagle was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sakamoto's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nilkki misses with an elbow strike.
Nilkki lands an elbow that stopped Sakamoto in his tracks for a moment.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nilkki.
Sakamoto dodges an elbow strike from Nilkki.
Nilkki stops a takedown attempt from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto taking a breather.
Nilkki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sakamoto backwards.
Nilkki lands a damaging elbow.
Nilkki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nilkki misses with a punch on the inside.
Nilkki throws an elbow but it misses.
Nilkki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice elbow from Nilkki. #CUT#
That has opened up Hiroshimo Sakamoto's cut even more.
Nilkki pushes off an throws an elbow but Sakamoto leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sakamoto is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nilkki pushes off an throws an elbow but Sakamoto leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T2#
Sakamoto can't find room to land a body shot as Nilkki controls the action.
Sakamoto avoids the elbow strike from Nilkki, against the cage.
Sakamoto stalling against the cage.
Sakamoto misses with an elbow strike. #BC2#
Sakamoto breaks from the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Nilkki misses the target.
Sakamoto works Nilkki's body with a nice hook.
Nilkki has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Performance Center in the buildup to the fight.
Nilkki throws a hook but Sakamoto blocks it.
Sakamoto lands a leg kick that knocks Nilkki off balance momentarily.
Nilkki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sakamoto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sakamoto closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A good leg kick by Nilkki.
Nilkki misses with a left hand
enabling Sakamoto to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Nilkki rushes Sakamoto and presses him up against the cage.
Sakamoto misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Sakamoto avoids a wild elbow strike from Nilkki.
Sakamoto dodges an elbow strike from Nilkki.
Sakamoto has a couple of punches blocked by Nilkki.
Sakamoto tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nilkki smiles and moves away.
Pikku Nilkki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hiroshimo Sakamoto.#CL#
Nilkki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nilkki displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sakamoto up against the cage.
Nilkki lands an elbow that stopped Sakamoto in his tracks for a moment.
Sakamoto misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Nilkki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sakamoto cracks Nilkki with a good jab.
Sakamoto throws a right and a left that Nilkki avoids nicely.
Sakamoto dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nilkki. That did some damage!
Sakamoto lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Nilkki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sakamoto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nilkki misses with a looping left.
Sakamoto throws a series of strikes that have Nilkki backpedaling.
Pikku Nilkki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nilkki's corner calls for a 1-2. Nilkki obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT#
The cut above Hiroshimo Sakamoto's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Sakamoto misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Nilkki to counter with a crisp jab.
Nilkki tries to work over Sakamoto's front leg with a kick but Sakamoto checks it.
Sakamoto moves away from the strike by Nilkki. #CL#
Nilkki closes the distance and pushes Sakamoto back into the cage.
Nilkki trying to land knees to the body.
Nilkki lands an elbow that stopped Sakamoto in his tracks for a moment.
Sakamoto avoids a wild elbow strike from Nilkki.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sakamoto on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sakamoto throws a head punch that misses.
Nilkki throws an elbow that misses.
Sakamoto avoids a wild elbow strike from Nilkki.
Sakamoto dodges an elbow strike from Nilkki.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pikku Nilkki dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Nilkki tries to close the distance and clinch but Sakamoto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Nilkki clinches up against the cage.
Sakamoto is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nilkki gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nilkki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sakamoto.
Still in the clinch, Sakamoto scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sakamoto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sakamoto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pikku Nilkki has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nilkki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sakamoto backwards.
Sakamoto lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nilkki backwards.
Nice elbow from Nilkki.
Sakamoto jumps guard but Nilkki stands there with Sakamoto around his waist. Sakamoto gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Sakamoto.
Sakamoto has a couple of punches blocked by Nilkki.
Sakamoto avoids the elbow strike from Nilkki, against the cage.
Sakamoto looking to slow down the pace here.
Nilkki scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sakamoto lands a hook that snaps the head of Nilkki backwards. #T1#
Nilkki stalling in the clinch but Sakamoto improves position.
Sakamoto dodges an elbow strike from Nilkki.
Nilkki working aggressively here.
Nilkki taking a breather.
Sakamoto can't break the clinch.
Nilkki has a couple of punches blocked by Sakamoto.
Sakamoto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sakamoto softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sakamoto.
A left hand lands to the body for Sakamoto.
Nilkki wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sakamoto drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pikku Nilkki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hiroshimo Sakamoto.
Sakamoto lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nilkki backwards.
Nilkki lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nilkki throws an elbow but misses.
Sakamoto lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nilkki backwards.
Nilkki lands a damaging elbow.
Sakamoto tries to pull guard but Nilkki won't allow it.
Nilkki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sakamoto can do to turn this around?#T2##TD2#
Sakamoto has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Nilkki is trying to keep an underhook but Sakamoto manages to get the takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nilkki tries to kick Sakamoto off but Sakamoto keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nilkki trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Sakamoto seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nilkki is refusing to be controlled, as Sakamoto sits in half guard.
Sakamoto working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Sakamoto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sakamoto missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Sakamoto is trying to control the action in half guard but Nilkki is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sakamoto connects with a nice short shot to Nilkki's temple.
Sakamoto thows a huge punch but Nilkki dodges it nicely.
Nilkki is not content to let Sakamoto control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sakamoto lands a nice short elbow.
Sakamoto is just content to waste time from the top position. Nilkki takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Sakamoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Nilkki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sakamoto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nilkki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sakamoto trying to control but Nilkki is working from the bottom. #T4#
Sakamoto's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sakamoto is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sakamoto 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. #ES#
Nilkki has his feet on Sakamoto's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Sakamoto uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sakamoto scores with a hook to the body. Nilkki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sakamoto throws a jab but it's blocked by Nilkki.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sakamoto - that will leave a mark!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sakamoto wants to slow Nilkki down by chopping away at his legs.
Nilkki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hiroshimo Sakamoto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Nilkki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sakamoto.#CL#
Nilkki moves into range and clinches up with Sakamoto.
A right handed body shot lands from Sakamoto.
A nice left hand lands by Nilkki.
Sakamoto lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nilkki pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC2#
Sakamoto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sakamoto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Sakamoto misses.
Nilkki feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sakamoto's calf.
Nilkki misses with an uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nilkki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sakamoto swats away the attempt to clinch by Nilkki.#T1#
Sakamoto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sakamoto slips a straight right by Nilkki.
Sakamoto moves into range and connects with a jab.
A head kick misses from Sakamoto.
Nilkki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sakamoto.
Sakamoto takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sakamoto misses with a low kick.
Nilkki looks to land a right hand but Sakamoto moved out of range.
Sakamoto throws a counter combo.
Nilkki lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sakamoto's sensitive parts.
Sakamoto misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sakamoto misses with a body kick.
A jab from Sakamoto finds it's way through Nilkki's defenses.
Some wild striking there from Sakamoto.
Nilkki throwing a counter right hand but Sakamoto manages to avoid it.#T2#
Nilkki misses with a hook
and Sakamoto counters with a body kick that stops Nilkki in his tracks momentarily.
Nilkki takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sakamoto tries a head kick but it misses.
Nilkki seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nilkki looks to throw the jab but Sakamoto is out of range.
Nilkki connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sakamoto. Sakamoto circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nilkki throws a shot from downtown. Sakamoto moves away and avoids it.
Sakamoto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sakamoto lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sakamoto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nilkki misses with a looping right.
Sakamoto throws out a counter right but Nilkki avoids it with no problem.
Nilkki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sakamoto let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nilkki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nilkki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T3#
Nice body kick from Nilkki.
Sakamoto scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nilkki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sakamoto throws a big counter head kick but Nilkki avoids it with no problem.
Sakamoto looks for the body kick but Nilkki saw that one coming.
Nilkki misses with an uppercut
and Nilkki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sakamoto staying out of range there.
Nilkki cracks Sakamoto with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sakamoto scores with a jab to the body.
Sakamoto blocks a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto looks for the body kick but Nilkki saw that one coming.
Nilkki is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nilkki looks to throw the jab but Sakamoto is out of range.
Sakamoto avoids the body shot from Nilkki. #T4#
Nice defenses there by Sakamoto.
Sakamoto throws a big shot that misses.
Nilkki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nilkki's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sakamoto connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nilkki scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nilkki thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slapping leg kick lands for Nilkki.
Nilkki throws a head kick that misses.
Nilkki misses with a straight left.
Nilkki fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sakamoto checks it well.
Sakamoto takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CUT#
Hiroshimo Sakamoto's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Sakamoto tries to land a front kick but Nilkki steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nilkki scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sakamoto doesn't seem bothered though.
Nilkki loads up on a big right hand but Sakamoto slips the punch.
Sakamoto flicks out a counter leg kick but Nilkki steps away.
Nilkki on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Hiroshimo Sakamoto just about did enough to take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Nilkki thuds his right hand into Sakamoto's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nilkki throws an off balance right hand
and Sakamoto counters with a straight right hand.
Sakamoto thuds his right hand into Nilkki's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sakamoto misses the shot to the body.
Nilkki blocks a head kick by Sakamoto.
Sakamoto misses with a body kick.
An inside leg kick from Sakamoto misses.
Nilkki fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sakamoto just manages to avoid it.#CL#
Nilkki closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Nilkki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakamoto throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sakamoto tried to score with a low kick but Nilkki checks it.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nilkki avoids the body shot from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nilkki circles away quickly and effectively.
Donk. Nilkki catches Sakamoto right on the button with a cross.#T1#
Nilkki is looking to clinch.
Sakamoto thinks about the counter body kick.
Sakamoto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Nilkki has closed the distance and engaged Sakamoto in a clinch.
Sakamoto tries to pull guard but Nilkki won't allow it.
Nilkki throws an elbow that misses.
Sakamoto is trying to pull guard but Nilkki has him pressed against the cage.
Sakamoto misses with a body punch.
Nilkki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sakamoto backwards.
A short right from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nilkki throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nilkki misses with a knee to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nilkki lands a left hand.
Nilkki creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nilkki throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T2#
Sakamoto is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sakamoto is looking to break free of the clinch but Nilkki has double underhooks.
Nilkki lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sakamoto blocks an elbow strike from Nilkki.
Sakamoto tries to throw a body punch but Nilkki avoids it by throwing Sakamoto back against the cage.
Nilkki dodges an elbow strike from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto blocks the elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nilkki.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sakamoto.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sakamoto pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nilkki lands a good knee to the midsection. Sakamoto won't want to take too many of those.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sakamoto.
Sakamoto blocks an elbow strike from Nilkki.
Sakamoto digs a right hand into Nilkki's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nilkki's gas tank.
Nilkki misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Sakamoto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Good standup being displayed there by Sakamoto as he connects with a hook.
Nilkki throws a low kick, looking for Sakamoto's leg but Sakamoto calmly moves out of range.
Sakamoto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nilkki.
Sakamoto pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sakamoto avoids the head kick by Nilkki.
Nilkki misses with an uppercut.
Sakamoto tries a quick counter leg kick but Nilkki is wise to it.
The crowd cheers as Sakamoto lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nilkki doesn't seem phased though.
Nilkki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sakamoto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nilkki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sakamoto.
Sakamoto slips under a jab from Nilkki.
Sakamoto moves away from the strike by Nilkki.
Nilkki moves forwards but Sakamoto connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nilkki with a jab.#T4#
The fighters circling - Nilkki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sakamoto tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sakamoto swings widly with a right hand
and Nilkki counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nilkki misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sakamoto! But no joy.
Nilkki misses with a hook. Sakamoto ducked under it nicely.
Nilkki misses the shot to the body.
Sakamoto ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sakamoto is looking to land body kicks.
Nilkki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sakamoto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nilkki scores with a sloppy right hand. Sakamoto should have avoided that one.
Sakamoto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nilkki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sakamoto throws the kick towards the body but Nilkki avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pikku Nilkki had his way with Hiroshimo Sakamoto in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Nilkki misses with a hook
and Sakamoto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nilkki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sakamoto let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL#
Nilkki rushes Sakamoto and presses him up against the cage.
Sakamoto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nilkki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sakamoto is defending well for now.
Nilkki throws an elbow but it misses.
Sakamoto trying to stall but Nilkki improves his position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nilkki throws an elbow but misses.
Sakamoto tries to throw a body punch but Nilkki avoids it by throwing Sakamoto back against the cage.
Nilkki stalling against the cage.
Nilkki throws an elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Sakamoto breaks from the clinch.
Nilkki changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Nilkki misses the target.
Nilkki jabs at Sakamoto's body.#T1#
Nilkki tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Sakamoto counter with a right hand.
Nilkki looks to throw the jab but Sakamoto is out of range.
Sakamoto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nilkki.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sakamoto misses with the head strike.
Sakamoto lands a left hand.
Sakamoto misses with a body punch.
Sakamoto gets through Nilkki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Sakamoto.
Nilkki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sakamoto is defending well for now.#BC2#
Sakamoto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sakamoto thuds his shin into the meat of Nilkki's side.#T2#
Sakamoto looks to throw the jab but Nilkki is out of range.
Nilkki went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nilkki feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sakamoto's calf.
Nilkki lands a jab to the 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!
Nilkki avoids the body shot from Sakamoto.
Nilkki throws a lazy head kick
and Sakamoto finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Nilkki is looking to clinch but Sakamoto is avoiding it.
Nilkki throws a big shot that misses.
Nilkki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sakamoto counters with a nice body kick.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Sakamoto avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nilkki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sakamoto appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nilkki blocks a jab.
Nilkki ducks under a wild hook from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto fails to land with a series of punches. #T3#
Nilkki thows a leg kick but Sakamoto checks it
and Sakamoto counters with a body kick. #CL#
Nilkki closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nilkki using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sakamoto has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #BC2#
Sakamoto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nilkki will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Sakamoto. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sakamoto.
Nilkki connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sakamoto. Sakamoto circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sakamoto closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nilkki. That's going to slow Sakamoto down.
Sakamoto throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sakamoto misses with the combination.
Sakamoto lunges at Nilkki with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nilkki's hand. #T4#
Good shot there by Nilkki.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sakamoto tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A punch combination from Nilkki misses.
Nilkki missing with a left hand there. Sakamoto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nilkki throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nilkki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sakamoto.
Sakamoto appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nilkki darts in trying to clinch
and Sakamoto counters with a nice leg kick.
Nilkki is looking to clinch.
Nilkki missing with a left hand there. Sakamoto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nilkki tries to clinch but Sakamoto moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hiroshimo Sakamoto.
I think Sakamoto has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 47:48
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 49:46
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Pikku Nilkki!
Pikku Nilkki retains his featherweight title!
A relieved looking Pikku Nilkki thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto was interviewed post fight and said 'It had to be my goofy eyes!!'.

Event: OFC 295: City of Angels
Date: Jul 01, 2017

#R1#
Kure swings for the body but Nilkki moves out of range.
Nilkki lands a jab to Kure's midsection.
Nilkki walks into a stiff left hand from Kure.
Nilkki takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kure scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kure takes one to the side of the head.
Nilkki throws a body shot but no joy.
Nilkki cracks Kure with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice cross by Nilkki.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nilkki tries a head kick but it misses.
We've been told by Nilkki's head coaches at The Performance Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nilkki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nilkki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nilkki scores with the left hand. Kure knows he should have avoided that one. #CL#
Nilkki closes the distance and pushes Kure back into the cage.
Kure has had enough of the clinch but Nilkki keeps him there for the moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kure. #T1#
Kure digs a right hand underneath Nilkki's ribcage. Nilkki let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kure looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A short right from Nilkki.
A short right from Nilkki on the inside.
Kure misses with the head strike.
Kure misses with the head strike.
Kure is leaning against Nilkki and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kure is trying to break free.
Nilkki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Nilkki.
Kure trying to control the position but instead, Nilkki has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kure into the cage.
Kure working aggressively here.
Kure misses with some punches.
Nilkki has Kure pressed against the cage.
Nilkki misses with an elbow over the top.#BC2#
Kure breaks from the clinch.
Nilkki connects with a jab.#T2#
Kure throws out a powerful jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kure throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nilkki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nilkki wants to clinch
letting Kure counter with a right hand.
Kure jabs Nilkki right on the nose. Nilkki blinks but takes it well.
Nilkki misses with a leg kick
and Kure counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Kure.
Nilkki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nilkki misses with a looping right.
Kure misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nilkki.
Nilkki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kure rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nilkki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nilkki throws the left hand but Kure avoids the punch easily.
Kure tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nilkki was well out of range. Poor timing from Kure.#T3#
Kure lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nilkki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kure.
Nilkki with a jab.
and Nilkki counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Kure! He's just covering up as Nilkki starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pikku Nilkki!
Pikku Nilkki retains his featherweight title!
A relieved looking Pikku Nilkki thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: OFC 290: London Calling
Date: Jun 10, 2017

#R1#
Nilkki scores with the left hand. Stanfield knows he should have avoided that one.
Nilkki cracks a nice hook into Stanfield's ribs.
Nilkki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nilkki throws an overhand right that lands on Stanfield's shoulder, as Stanfield tries to avoid the shot.
Stanfield swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nilkki cracks a nice hook into Stanfield's ribs.
Nilkki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stanfield paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stanfield swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nilkki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A punch combination from Nilkki misses.
Nilkki misses with the body kick
and Nilkki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
It looks like Pikku Nilkki has been cut.
Nilkki misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nilkki throws a sloppy head kick
and Stanfield cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nilkki tries to clinch there but Stanfield circles away.
Nilkki misses with a straight left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nilkki closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T1#
Stanfield throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nilkki throws a combination that misses
and Stanfield counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nilkki defending well as Stanfield loads up on a big left hand.
Nilkki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stanfield paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stanfield appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nilkki swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stanfield counters with a three punch combo that has Nilkki backing up. Nilkki nods at Stanfield to acknowledge the strikes.
Stanfield will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stanfield looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nilkki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stanfield appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Nilkki has closed the distance and engaged Stanfield in a clinch.
Stanfield avoids the elbow strike from Nilkki, against the cage.
Nilkki creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Stanfield's defenses.
Nilkki throws a punch but it's blocked by Stanfield.
Nilkki trying to land knees to the body.
Nilkki keeps control of Stanfield as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The referee calls for Nilkki to work. #T2#
Nilkki stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stanfield is trying to push Nilkki away but Nilkki has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Stanfield wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nilkki just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stanfield's brow.
Nilkki pushes off an throws an elbow but Stanfield leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stanfield looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nilkki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stanfield backwards.
Nilkki tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stanfield has had enough of the clinch but Nilkki keeps him there for the moment.
Nilkki swings wildly with an uppercut but Stanfield uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stanfield wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stanfield is trying to push Nilkki away but Nilkki has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Stanfield wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nilkki has him pressed against the cage.
A short left from Nilkki.
Stanfield avoiding damage as Nilkki throws knees to the body.
Nilkki throws a knee to the head but misses. #T3#
Stanfield wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nilkki lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nilkki misses with an elbow over the top.
Stanfield looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nilkki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stanfields head.
Stanfield working hard to break the clinch.
Stanfield wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nilkki.
Stanfield is trying to force a seperation but Nilkki has the dominant position.
Nilkki prevents Stanfield from breaking the clinch.
Nilkki throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stanfield blocks it with crossed arms.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nilkki throws an elbow but misses.
Nilkki throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Stanfield pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nilkki wants to clinch but Stanfield slips to the side
letting Stanfield counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Nilkki clinches up with Stanfield and pushes him back against the cage.
Nilkki misses with a knee to the head.
Nilkki working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
Stanfield avoids a wild elbow strike from Nilkki.
Nilkki lands a hook that snaps the head of Stanfield backwards.
Nilkki has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Stanfield seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Nilkki can turn it around.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nilkki keeps control of Stanfield as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Stanfield breaks the clinch.
A combination from Stanfield does no damage.
Stanfield on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nilkki moves in looking to clinch but Stanfield pushes him off.
Stanfield throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nilkki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stanfield takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pikku Nilkki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nilkki wants to clinch up but Stanfield keeps it at a distance.
Nilkki moves in looking to clinch but Stanfield pushes him off.
Stanfield blocks a low kick nicely.
Nilkki throws a leg kick
and Stanfield counters with a three punch combo that has Nilkki backing up. Nilkki nods at Stanfield to acknowledge the strikes.#CL2#
Stanfield tries to keep at a distance but Nilkki has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pikku Nilkki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pikku Nilkki's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Nilkki misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Nilkki clinches up with Stanfield and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Stanfield breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nilkki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nilkki throws a big shot that misses.
Stanfield scores with a sloppy right hand. Nilkki should have avoided that one.
Nilkki throws a push kick but Stanfield slaps the foot to one side.
Stanfield throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nilkki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stanfield walks into a stiff left hand from Nilkki.
Stanfield throws a body punch but Nilkki moves out of range. #CL2#
Nilkki moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nilkki lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stanfield is looking to break free of the clinch but Nilkki has double underhooks.
Stanfield tries to circle away but Nilkki has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Stanfield breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stanfield avoids the body shot from Nilkki. #T1#
An inside leg kick lands from Nilkki.
Stanfield takes one to the side of the head.
Nilkki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stanfield. That did some damage!
Nilkki scores with a jab.
Nilkki gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stanfield.
Nilkki scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#ROC2#
Stanfield is rocked!
Nilkki misses with a wild combination.
Oh Stanfield is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stanfield connects with a single shot there.
Stanfield seems to have got his legs back now.
Stanfield moves away from the strike by Nilkki.
Nilkki misses with a straight left. #T2#
A big left from Nilkki misses.
Stanfield on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nilkki. Nilkki obviously looking to wear him down.
Marlo Stanfield is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
Nilkki tries to bum rush Stanfield with a series of wild strikes but Stanfield uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stanfield staying out of range there.
Nilkki misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Stanfield on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stanfield misses the shot to the body.
Stanfield takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL2#
Nilkki clinches up with Stanfield and pushes him back against the cage.
Nilkki tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nilkki tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stanfield wants to break free but Nilkki has control.
Stanfield wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stanfield blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stanfield blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Stanfield breaks from the clinch. #T3#
Nilkki falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Stanfield to counter with a crisp jab.
Stanfield throws the left hand but Nilkki avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Nilkki clinches.
Nilkki missing with knees to the body.
Nilkki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nilkki lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nilkki misses with a knee to the head.
Nilkki has Stanfield pressed against the cage, preventing Stanfield from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stanfield takes a knee to the side of the body.
Stanfield wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stanfield tries to circle away but Nilkki has him pinned against the cage.
Stanfield wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stanfield wants to get back to striking at distance but Nilkki won't allow it.
A shot in the inside from Nilkki.
Nilkki looking to throw knees to the head but Stanfield is blocking nicely. #T4#
Nilkki using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stanfield has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nilkki pushes off an throws an elbow but Stanfield leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nilkki misses with a knee strike. #BC#
Stanfield manages to break the clinch.
Nilkki lands a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stanfield throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nilkki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nilkki with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stanfield to score with a decent uppercut.
Stanfield swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nilkki throws a series of punches but Stanfield moves out of range.
Nilkki lands a lovely overhand right.
Nilkki misses the shot to the body.
Nilkki is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nilkki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nilkki scores with a decent looking hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pikku Nilkki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pikku Nilkki's cut.
That's time! Stanfield's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Stanfield connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nilkki throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Stanfield to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Nilkki rushes Stanfield and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stanfield has had enough of the clinch but Nilkki keeps him there for the moment.
Stanfield is trying to push Nilkki away but Nilkki has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nilkki. #CUT2#
It looks like Marlo Stanfield has been cut.
Nilkki lands a nice elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nilkki.
A nice left hand lands by Nilkki.
Stanfield is trying to push Nilkki away but Nilkki has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nilkki prevents Stanfield from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Stanfield breaks the clinch.
Nilkki dodges the punch combination from Stanfield.
Nilkki doesn't manage to clinch there - Stanfield circles away.
It looked like Stanfield was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nilkki.
Stanfield misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Stanfield connects with a nice looking jab.
Stanfield is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Stanfield misses with a body shot.
Marlo Stanfield is winning the standup battle so far.
Nilkki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stanfield misses with a few strikes there.
Nilkki is looking to clinch but Stanfield is avoiding it.
An attempted straight right counter from Stanfield misses the target.
Nilkki is looking to clinch.
Stanfield appears to be looking for a big counter.
Stanfield takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nilkki with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stanfield to score with a decent uppercut.
Stanfield circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nilkki scores with a leg kick. #T2#
Stanfield avoids the head kick by Nilkki.
Stanfield connects with a body shot that sends Nilkki's belly button to the back.
Nilkki fails to land with a series of punches.
Nilkki scores with a nice head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nilkki wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nilkki lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Stanfield throws a series of punches but Nilkki moves out of range.
Nilkki is looking for the big counter here.
Stanfield lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL2#
Stanfield tries to keep at a distance but Nilkki has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nilkki throws an elbow but it misses.
Nilkki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nilkki throws a punch but it's blocked by Stanfield. #T3#
Stanfield looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stanfield is trying to break the clinch but Nilkki has him pressed against the cage.
Nilkki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stanfield backwards.
Nilkki misses with a knee strike.
Nilkki looking to throw knees to the head but Stanfield is blocking nicely.
A frustrated look appears on Stanfield's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Stanfield manages to break the clinch.
Nilkki misses with the combination.
Stanfield tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nilkki was well out of range. Poor timing from Stanfield.
Nilkki lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nilkki misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Nilkki forces Stanfield back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Stanfield breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Nilkki has closed the distance and engaged Stanfield in a clinch. #T4#
Nilkki tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nilkki scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stanfield tries to circle away but Nilkki has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stanfield.
Nilkki throws a head punch that misses.
Stanfield wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nilkki has him pressed against the cage.
Nilkki gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Stanfield is looking to break free of the clinch but Nilkki has double underhooks.
Stanfield working hard to break the clinch.
Nilkki lands a nice elbow.
Nilkki misses with a knee strike.
Nilkki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stanfield has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stanfield dodges an elbow strike from Nilkki.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nilkki missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pikku Nilkki really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Nilkki tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Stanfield connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stanfield throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stanfield takes one to the chin there.
A head kick by Nilkki misses
and Stanfield counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Nilkki has managed to clinch.
Nilkki lands a damaging elbow.
Stanfield is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Nilkki breaks the clinch.
Nilkki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stanfield.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Stanfield!
Nilkki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stanfield swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
No joy there for Nilkki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nilkki gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stanfield fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nilkki manages to avoid it.
Nilkki is looking to clinch but Stanfield is avoiding it.
Nilkki takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nilkki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stanfield scores with a decent looking hook.
Jab by Nilkki.
Jab by Nilkki.
Nilkki throws a leg kick but Stanfield sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Stanfield keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nilkki.
Stanfield misses with a right hand
and Nilkki makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T2#
Nilkki misses with a head kick.
Stanfield throws a hook to the side of Nilkki's head but Nilkki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
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!
An inside leg kick lands from Nilkki.
Stanfield chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nilkki can pounce on him.
Stanfield blocks a head kick by Nilkki.
Nilkki moves to clinch but Stanfield breaks away
and Stanfield counters with a straight right hand.
Stanfield slips a jab from Nilkki.#CL2#
Nilkki takes the fight into the clinch.
Nilkki misses with an elbow over the top.#BC2#
Nilkki manages to break the clinch.
Nilkki takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T3#
Stanfield takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nilkki wants to clinch but Stanfield slips to the side
and Stanfield counters with a right hand to the body.
Nilkki has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nilkki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stanfield.
Nilkki takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CUT#
That has opened up Pikku Nilkki's cut even more.
That kick from Nilkki tenderised Stanfield's leg. Stanfield is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL2#
Nilkki clinches.
Nilkki throws a punch but it's blocked by Stanfield.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nilkki.
Nilkki pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Stanfield avoiding damage as Nilkki throws knees to the body.
Nilkki misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
Stanfield escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stanfield's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nilkki under the eye.
Stanfield scores with a body shot. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nilkki misses with a right hand
and Stanfield counters with a series of strikes. Nilkki will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nilkki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nilkki misses with a two punch combination.
Nilkki slips under a jab.
Nilkki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nilkki is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Nilkki throws a series of punches but Stanfield moves out of range. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stanfield is trying to break the clinch but Nilkki has him pressed against the cage.
Nilkki pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nilkki throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stanfield blocks it with crossed arms. #BC#
Stanfield breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stanfield's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nilkki under the eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Pikku Nilkki will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Nilkki is looking to clinch.
Nilkki scores with a head kick.
Stanfield is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nilkki throws a hook but Stanfield blocks it.#CL2#
Nilkki clinches up against the cage.
Stanfield wants to break free but Nilkki has control. #BC#
Stanfield breaks the clinch.
Nilkki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stanfield lands with a hook. Nilkki tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nilkki closes the distance looking to clinch
and Stanfield connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stanfield digs a good body shot into Nilkki's ribs.#CL2#
Nilkki clinches. #T1##BC#
Stanfield breaks from the clinch.
Nilkki feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stanfield's calf.
Nilkki ducks under a wild hook from Stanfield.
Stanfield lands the left hand.
Nilkki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stanfield paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nilkki scores with a three punch combo!
A slapping body kick lands there for Nilkki.
Stanfield is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#CL2#
Nilkki drives through and clinches with Stanfield against the cage.
A short uppercut from Nilkki.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nilkki just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stanfield's brow.
Stanfield has had enough of the clinch but Nilkki keeps him there for the moment.
Stanfield is looking to break free of the clinch but Nilkki has double underhooks.
Stanfield avoids a wild elbow strike from Nilkki.#T2#
Stanfield looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nilkki working aggressively here.
Pikku Nilkki seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stanfield working hard to break the clinch.
Nilkki lands a damaging elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stanfield avoids the elbow strike from Nilkki, against the cage.
Stanfield is trying to break free.
Nilkki lands a shoulder strike.
Nilkki connects with a nasty looking knee right to Stanfield's face.
Nilkki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stanfield is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stanfield wants to get back to striking at distance but Nilkki won't allow it.
Nilkki lands an elbow inside that Stanfield shrugs off.
Stanfield is looking to break free of the clinch but Nilkki has double underhooks.
Stanfield wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nilkki has him pressed against the cage.
Nilkki working aggressively here.
Nilkki displaying some good clinch control by pressing Stanfield up against the cage.#BC#
Stanfield breaks from the clinch. #T3#
Stanfield rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nilkki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nilkki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stanfield swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stanfield misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nilkki uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pikku Nilkki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nilkki misses with a straight left.
Danga de danga de dang - Stanfield scores with a four punch combination!#CL2#
Nilkki instigates a clinch. #BC#
Stanfield breaks the clinch.
Nilkki throws a right hand that Stanfield ducks under and follows up with a left that Stanfield also avoids with ease.
Stanfield was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nilkki lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Stanfield bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nilkki's head backwards.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Stanfield!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Nilkki.
Stanfield throws a big shot that misses.
Stanfield tries to bum rush Nilkki with a series of wild strikes but Nilkki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stanfield swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stanfield throws a body punch but Nilkki moves out of range.
Nilkki lands with a nice combination. Stanfield backs away looking to recover.
Stanfield jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nilkki throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stanfield on the side of the head. #CL2#
Nilkki drives through and clinches with Stanfield against the cage.
Marlo Stanfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stanfield wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 45:50
Judge William Gold scores the fight 46:50
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 46:49

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

Event: OFC 282: Possession
Date: May 06, 2017

#R1#
Hermano feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nilkki's calf.
Nilkki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hermano lands a glancing blow to the side of Nilkki's head.
Hermano misses with a head kick.
Hermano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hermano.
Nilkki on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nilkki doesn't manage to clinch there - Hermano circles away.
Nilkki tries to clinch but Hermano moves out of range.
Hermano wants to land a leg kick but Nilkki is out of range.
Hermano jabs at Nilkki's body.
Hermano throws a leg kick that misses.
Hermano keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Nilkki closes the distance and pushes Hermano back into the cage.
Nilkki blocks a body shot from Hermano.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hermano 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.
Nilkki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hermano backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hermano misses with a punch on the inside.
Nilkki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hermano is defending well for now.
Our sources have told us that Nilkki has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
A shot in the inside from Hermano.
Hermano doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Hermano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Hermano throws a combination. Nilkki tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nilkki.
Hermano misses with a hook. Nilkki ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Nilkki has Hermano up against the cage in a clinch.
Hermano tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nilkki smiles and moves away.
Hermano connects with a solid leg kick.
Hermano takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nilkki checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nilkki thinks about countering with a body kick.
A cross from Nilkki lands.
Nilkki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pikku Nilkki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Nilkki closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nilkki. #BC2#
Hermano breaks from the clinch.
Nilkki tries to close the distance and clinch but Hermano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nilkki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hermano. That did some damage!#T2#
Nilkki throws a lazy right hand but Hermano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jab from Hermano.
Hermano throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hermano jabs Nilkki right on the nose. Nilkki blinks but takes it well.
Hermano misses with a right hand #CL#
and Nilkki holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Nilkki connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hermano's face.
Hermano wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nilkki pushes Hermano back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nilkki lands an elbow inside that Hermano shrugs off.
Nilkki lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nilkki.
Nilkki misses with an elbow strike.
Nilkki lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Hermano.
Hermano tries to pull guard but Nilkki forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Knees to the body from Nilkki.
A shot in the inside from Nilkki.
Hermano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nilkki is trying to stall.
Nilkki tries a knee to the head but Hermano blocks it. #T3#
Hermano letting Nilkki take a breather here.
Nilkki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nilkki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nilkki unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hermano lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hermano can't break the clinch.
Hermano takes an elbow to the temple.
A short left from Nilkki.
Hermano tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nilkki just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pikku Nilkki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pelle Hermano.
A short uppercut from Hermano.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hermano.
Nilkki lands an elbow just above Hermano 's eye.
Nilkki prevents the takedown attempt.
Hermano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Hermano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nilkki missing with a left hand there. Hermano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hermano walks into a left hand.
Hermano connects with a leg kick. Nilkki looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T4#
Hermano avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hermano.
Hermano throws a lazy head kick
and Nilkki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Nilkki.
Hermano throws a big shot that misses.
Nilkki misses with a head kick.
Nilkki tries to land a front kick but Hermano steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A little jabbing left from Hermano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jab, jab by Hermano - just one landing.
Hermano changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nilkki tries to avoid it but Hermano manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nilkki to the ground. Nilkki escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hermano has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hermano shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nilkki as he avoids it easily.
Hermano ducks under a wild hook from Nilkki.
Hermano looks to score with a jab to the body but Nilkki is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nilkki wants to clinch up but Hermano keeps it at a distance.
Nilkki lands with a good body shot.
Nilkki throws a jab when Hermano was well out of range.
Hermano lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pikku Nilkki 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#
Hermano misses with a body kick.
Hermano shoots in for a takedown but Nilkki shows good takedown defense.
Hermano misses with a lunging right hand
and Nilkki counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hermano connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hermano slips under a jab from Nilkki.
Nilkki misses with a head kick.
Nilkki moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nilkki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hermano.
Nilkki cracks Hermano with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nilkki checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nilkki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hermano throws a push kick but Nilkki slaps the foot to one side.
Pikku Nilkki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters circling a little - Hermano finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nilkki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hermano.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nilkki throws a big shot that misses.
Hermano misses with a hook. Nilkki ducked under it nicely.
Nilkki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hermano can do to turn this around?
Hermano tries to score with a low kick but Nilkki moves his leg out of the way.#T1##CL#
Nilkki darts in and clinches Hermano up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nilkki.
Hermano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nilkki's elbow.
Hermano tries to throw a body punch but Nilkki avoids it by throwing Hermano back against the cage.
Hermano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hermano can't find room to land a body shot as Nilkki controls the action.
Hermano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nilkki blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nilkki. #BC2#
Hermano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nilkki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hermano keeps Nilkki at a distance using the push kick.
Hermano throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hermano is looking to score with low kicks.
Nilkki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nilkki, as that shot connected.
Nilkki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hermano circles away quickly and effectively.
Hermano scores with a kick to the body. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hermano moves out of range of the body kick from Nilkki.
Hermano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nilkki manages to avoid it.
Nilkki loads up on a big right hand but Hermano slips the punch.
Hermano throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nilkki ducks right into an uppercut from Hermano.
A leg kick checked by Nilkki.
Nilkki is looking to counter punch.
Nilkki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nilkki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hermano.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hermano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nilkki working Hermano over with knees to the body.
Hermano is breathing heavily.
Nilkki lands a right hand.
Nilkki lands an elbow inside. #CUT#
It looks like Pelle Hermano has been cut.
Hermano takes an elbow to the temple.
A head punch on the inside from Nilkki fails to land.
A short right from Nilkki on the inside. #T3#
Hermano takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hermano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nilkki lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #KD#
Nilkki drops Hermano with a big knee straight up the middle! Hermano is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#
Hermano is rocked!#CL#
Nilkki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hermano is still on wobbly legs! Can Nilkki finish him?
Nilkki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nilkki has Hermano pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Hermano is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Nilkki - that's hurt Hermano badly! Oh, another knee lands and Hermano is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Hermano doesn't seem to be complaining.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Pikku Nilkki!
After the fight, Pikku Nilkki was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Syn 520 - Nemesis
Date: Apr 14, 2017

#R1#
Nilkki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hapitchou tries to avoid it but Nilkki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hapitchou to the ground. Hapitchou escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hapitchou connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nilkki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hapitchou tries to avoid it but Nilkki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hapitchou to the ground. Hapitchou escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hapitchou misses with a kick to the body.
Nilkki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hapitchou sprawls well. Hapitchou wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nilkki gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pikku Nilkki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body kick there by Hapitchou.
A head kick misses from Hapitchou.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nilkki throws a head kick that half lands.
Nilkki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hapitchou sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nilkki somewhat.
Nilkki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nilkki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Nilkki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nilkki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hapitchou circles away.
Hapitchou thows a leg kick but Nilkki checks it
and Nilkki counters with a thumping low kick.
Hapitchou misses with a body kick.
Hapitchou misses with a hook.
Hapitchou looks to throw the jab but Nilkki is out of range. #CL#
Nilkki moves into the clinch successfully.
Hapitchou misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nilkki working hard to break the clinch.
Nilkki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hapitchou swings wildly with an uppercut but Nilkki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hapitchou lands a right hand.
Hapitchou goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Nilkki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hapitchou scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2#
Hapitchou misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nilkki.
Nilkki is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hapitchou.
Hapitchou cracks Nilkki with a good jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hapitchou pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nilkki thinks about countering with a head kick.
Nilkki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nilkki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hapitchou.
Hapitchou throws a hook but Nilkki blocks it.
Nilkki seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hapitchou throws a leg kick but Nilkki checks it.
Hapitchou scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice takedown defense from Hapitchou. No joy for Nilkki on that attempt.
Hapitchou bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nilkki's head backwards.
Hapitchou misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nilkki is looking for a counter combo.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nilkki checks a leg kick.
Nilkki shoots in but Hapitchou avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T3#
Hapitchou misses with an uppercut. Nilkki saw that one coming.#CL#
Nilkki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nilkki fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hapitchou works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nilkki is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nilkki.
Hapitchou misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nilkki gets through Hapitchou's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hapitchou struggles to land a body shot inside as Nilkki controls his hands. #BC#
Nilkki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hapitchou loads up on a big right hand but Nilkki slips the punch.
Nilkki throws a counter high kick but Hapitchou was just alert enough to avoid it.
Nilkki tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
PePe Hapitchou is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nilkki drops his hands momentarily and Hapitchou takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nilkki ducks under a wild hook from Hapitchou.#T4#
Hapitchou lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hapitchou thows a leg kick but Nilkki checks it
and Nilkki counters with an inside leg kick.
Hapitchou lands with an uppercut that bounces Nilkki off the cage and back into range.
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!
Nilkki looks to land a right hand but Hapitchou moved out of range.#CL#
Nilkki takes the fight into the clinch.
Hapitchou misses with a body punch.
Hapitchou tries a body shot but Nilkki blocks it.
Hapitchou swings wildly with an uppercut but Nilkki uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hapitchou.
Nilkki blocks a body shot from Hapitchou.
Nilkki is trying to pull guard but Hapitchou turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hapitchou struggles to land a body shot inside as Nilkki controls his hands.
Hapitchou is working Nilkki over against the cage.
Hapitchou doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

PePe Hapitchou dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Hapitchou throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nilkki avoids a kick to the body.
Nilkki slips under a jab.
Nilkki lands a high kick!
Nilkki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hapitchou sprawls well. Hapitchou wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nilkki gets slowly back to his feet.
Nilkki shoots in for a takedown but Hapitchou shows good takedown defense.
Hapitchou replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Nilkki blocks it well.
Hapitchou has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Hapitchou throws a hook but Nilkki blocks it.
Hapitchou takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hapitchou looks to throw the jab but Nilkki is out of range.
PePe Hapitchou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hapitchou looking to land some kicks to the body here.
As Hapitchou looks to move away, Nilkki throws a big counter combo but Hapitchou just gets out of the way.
Nilkki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hapitchou is fending him off so far but Nilkki persists. Nope, Hapitchou circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pikku Nilkki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nilkki tries to clinch there but Hapitchou circles away.
Nilkki takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT2#
It looks like Pikku Nilkki has been cut.#T1#
Nilkki ducks under a wild hook from Hapitchou.
Nilkki looks to clinch
and Hapitchou counters with a straight right hand.
Nilkki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hapitchou feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nilkki's calf.
Nilkki walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nilkki takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nilkki misses with a head kick.
PePe Hapitchou seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nilkki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hapitchou tries to avoid it but Nilkki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hapitchou to the ground. Hapitchou escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hapitchou. That's going to slow Nilkki down.
Pikku Nilkki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hapitchou misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hapitchou has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nilkki on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nilkki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
It seemed like Hapitchou was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Hapitchou throws a sloppy head kick and Nilkki moves out of range easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hapitchou connects with a leg kick. Nilkki looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nilkki moves out of range of the body kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Nilkki checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hapitchou lands with a slapping head kick.
Hapitchou throws a nice looking combination but Nilkki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice defenses there by Nilkki.
Nilkki shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hapitchou defends it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Hapitchou.
Nilkki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hapitchou as he jumps to the side.
Hapitchou getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T3#
Hapitchou throws a big shot that misses.
Hapitchou misses with a looping right.
Nilkki moves to clinch but Hapitchou breaks away
and Hapitchou counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hapitchou looks to land a body kick but Nilkki moved away.
Nilkki is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A lazy left from Hapitchou finds it's target.#CUT2#
Pikku Nilkki's cut is getting worse.
Nilkki tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hapitchou counters with a straight right hand.
Nilkki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hapitchou circles away.
Hapitchou connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nilkki's hands.
Hapitchou is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hapitchou looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T4#
Nilkki tries to clinch but Hapitchou is having none of it.
Hapitchou scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nilkki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It seemed like Hapitchou was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hapitchou slaps away a takedown attempt from Nilkki, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hapitchou scores with a nice strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice shot by Hapitchou.
Hapitchou pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hapitchou misses with a kick to the body.
Hapitchou lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nilkki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hapitchou throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nilkki's head.
Nilkki wants to clinch up but Hapitchou keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

PePe Hapitchou showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pikku Nilkki's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nilkki dives in for a single leg takedown but Hapitchou sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hapitchou only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nilkki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nilkki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hapitchou's waist but Hapitchou gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nilkki off to one side.
Nilkki ducks under a wild hook from Hapitchou.
Nilkki tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hapitchou manages to circle out of the way.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nilkki crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hapitchou - the referee stops the clock and Nilkki gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hapitchou. Nilkki manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hapitchou.
Hapitchou lands with a cross. #ROC2#
Nilkki is rocked!#CUT2#
Pikku Nilkki's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Some bone on bone action there as Nilkki checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Oh Nilkki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nilkki walks into a straight right hand from Hapitchou.#TD#
Nilkki closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hapitchou to the mat! Hapitchou manages to get full guard.
Hapitchou not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nilkki tries to free his leg and advance position but Hapitchou is retaining full guard.
Hapitchou has his hands on Nilkki's head, controlling the position.
Nilkki seems to have got his legs back now.
Nilkki might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1##SUB2#
Hapitchou is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nilkki is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Nilkki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hapitchou has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nilkki has managed to get both his arms back between Hapitchou's legs - danger averted.
Nilkki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hapitchou works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nilkki has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hapitchou controls Nilkki momentarily but Nilkki frees himself.
Hapitchou is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nilkki wants to stand but Hapitchou is controlling his posture from full guard.
Nilkki wants to control from the top but Hapitchou keeps moving. #SUB2#
Hapitchou is looking for a triangle but Nilkki pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Hapitchou has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nilkki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Hapitchou throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T3##SUB2#
Hapitchou looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nilkki stands and throws Hapitchou's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Pikku Nilkki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
PePe Hapitchou is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hapitchou wants to control but Nilkki postures up.
Hapitchou is trying to improve his position.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hapitchou is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nilkki off and has taken his back!
Hapitchou controls the position.
Hapitchou tries to keep control of the position but Nilkki is staying busy.
Nilkki can't escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hapitchou wants to control but Nilkki is keeping busy.
You can see the frustration on Nilkki's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

And that's the end of the fight!
PePe Hapitchou comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hapitchou 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 26:30

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

Event: SYN 115 Pedro vs Smith 2
Date: Mar 24, 2017

#R1#
Nilkki is looking to land body kicks.
Donnelly throws a quick counter kick to the body but Nilkki avoids it.
Donnelly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nilkki.
Nilkki misses with an uppercut.
Donnelly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nilkki.
Donnelly throws a half hearted mid kick.
Donnelly scores with a jab. Nilkki acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Donnelly on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Donnelly looks to throw the jab but Nilkki is out of range.
Nilkki misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Donnelly closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Nilkki is looking to reverse the position.
Nilkki wants to control but Donnelly postures up.
Nilkki is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Donnelly wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nilkki keeps working. #T1#
Donnelly throws an elbow but Nilkki slips to the side and avoids it well.
Nilkki is trying to improve his position.
Donnelly is looking to take a break and control but Nilkki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Nilkki is looking for a sweep.#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.
Donnelly moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Nilkki is trying to get back to half guard.
Nilkki is trying to control Donnelly's posture but Donnelly avoids it.
Donnelly trying to control the action but Nilkki is working from the bottom.
Nilkki sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Donnelly is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Donnelly looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here. #T3#
Donnelly lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Nilkki hang on?
Nilkki is desperately trying to improve his position but Donnelly has a good base and remains in mount.
Nilkki tries to lock up and control but Donnelly gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Donnelly looking to control but Nilkki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Donnelly lands a nice shot to the head.
Nilkki is bucking up trying to escape but Donnelly cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#SUB#
Donnelly moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Nilkki has worked his arm free - good work by Nilkki! #SU#
Donnelly stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Nilkki misses with a body shot. #T4#
Donnelly ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Donnelly defending well as Nilkki loads up on a big left hand.
Nilkki tries to clinch up but Donnelly circles away and keeps his distance.
Donnelly throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nilkki is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Donnelly with a body shot.
Nilkki takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pikku Nilkki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donnelly misses with a looping right.
Nilkki slips under a jab from Donnelly.
Nilkki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Donnelly jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CUT#
It looks like Pikku Nilkki has been cut.
Nilkki throws a shot from downtown. Donnelly moves away and avoids it.
Donnelly lands a nice hook to Nilkki's body. Nilkki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Donnelly lunges at Nilkki with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nilkki's hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Liam Donnelly dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pikku Nilkki's cut.
That's time! Donnelly's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Donnelly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donnelly dodges the punch combination from Nilkki.
Donnelly scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Donnelly fakes the leg kick and cracks Nilkki in the body.
A solid body kick from Nilkki.
Donnelly scores with a nice head shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Donnelly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donnelly lands a head kick!
Nilkki throws a right hand that Donnelly ducks under and follows up with a left that Donnelly also avoids with ease.
Donnelly connects with a right hand. Nilkki shakes it off.
Liam Donnelly is winning the standup battle so far.
Nilkki takes one to the side of the head. #T1#
Nilkki misses with a hook
and Donnelly counters with a stiff right hand.
Donnelly lands a body shot.
Liam Donnelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donnelly moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nilkki moves out of range as Donnelly strikes.
Nilkki was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#CL2#
Nilkki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right from Nilkki.
Donnelly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nilkki tries to land knees in the clinch but Donnelly avoids the damage to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Donnelly.
Donnelly tries to throw a body punch but Nilkki avoids it by throwing Donnelly back against the cage.
Donnelly is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nilkki working aggressively here.
Donnelly scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Donnelly avoids the elbow strike from Nilkki, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Donnelly.
Nilkki lands an elbow that stopped Donnelly in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donnelly gets through Nilkki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
A left hand lands to the body for Donnelly.
Nilkki misses with the head strike.
Donnelly goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Donnelly misses with a punch to the body.
Nilkki works on Donnelly's body with a couple of short punches.
Donnelly is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nilkki can do to turn this around?
Donnelly lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nilkki backwards.
Donnelly scores with a shot to the side of Nilkki's head.
Nilkki lands with a light punch inside.
Donnelly lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from Donnelly.
Liam Donnelly has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Donnelly misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Donnelly - that landed with a thud.
Nilkki lands a damaging elbow.
Donnelly lands a body shot.
Donnelly presses Nilkki against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Donnelly blocking some punches.
Donnelly throws a punch but it's blocked by Nilkki.
Nilkki blocks an uppercut.
Nilkki works on Donnelly's body with a couple of short punches.
Donnelly lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
Donnelly is working Nilkki over against the cage.
Nilkki throws an elbow but it misses.
Nilkki prevents a body shot from Donnelly.
Donnelly misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nilkki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Donnelly backwards.
Donnelly throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Donnelly lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Donnelly works on Nilkki's body with a couple of short punches.
Nilkki is breathing heavily.
A head punch on the inside from Nilkki fails to land.
Donnelly lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Donnelly lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nilkki backwards.
Donnelly lands a left hand.
Donnelly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Donnelly lands with a short shot to the head.
Donnelly scores with a shot to the side of Nilkki's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nilkki throws a knee to the head but misses.
Donnelly presses Nilkki against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Donnelly misses with a hook from the clinch.
Donnelly makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
Nilkki pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Donnelly lands a shoulder strike.
Nilkki missing with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Donnelly.
Nilkki takes a shot to the head.
Donnelly lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nilkki backwards.
Donnelly working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Donnelly lands a shoulder strike. #ROC#
Nilkki is rocked!
Donnelly scores with a shot to the side of Nilkki's head.
Nilkki is still on wobbly legs! Can Donnelly finish him?
A right hand to the body from Donnelly.
Nilkki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Donnelly softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Donnelly.
Donnelly scores with a hook to the body.
Donnelly digs a right hand underneath Nilkki's ribcage. Nilkki let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nilkki seems to have recovered his senses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Donnelly.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nilkki throws an elbow but it misses.
Donnelly lands a body punch.
Good body shot from Donnelly.
Donnelly tries to work over Nilkki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Donnelly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Liam Donnelly dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pikku Nilkki's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Donnelly just misses with a punch to the body.
Nilkki throws a head kick that half lands.
Nilkki closes the distance looking to clinch
and Donnelly counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Donnelly throws a jab when Nilkki was well out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Nilkki misses.
Donnelly is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nilkki throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Donnelly counter with a right hand.
Nilkki throws the left hand but Donnelly avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donnelly works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nilkki walks into a stiff left hand from Donnelly.
A swing and a miss from Donnelly.
Nilkki checks a leg kick nicely.
Nilkki flicks out a counter leg kick but Donnelly steps away.#T1#
Donnelly throws a sloppy body shot
and Nilkki counters with a low kick, right behind Donnelly 's knee.
Donnelly lands an overhand right.
Donnelly is looking to score with low kicks.
Donnelly throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nilkki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Donnelly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nilkki moves away.
Donnelly uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nilkki.
Donnelly thows a body kick. Nilkki tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Donnelly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nilkki.
Donnelly takes a swing at Nilkki's ribcage but misses.
Nilkki's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Donnelly connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nilkki scrambles back to his feet.
Donnelly works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T2#
Nilkki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Donnelly manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Donnelly on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nilkki gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Donnelly lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Donnelly misses.
Nilkki tries to counter with a clinch but Donnelly shakes him off and moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Donnelly. Those never looked like landing.
Nilkki drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT#
That has opened up Pikku Nilkki's cut even more.
Donnelly drops Nilkki with a naaaaasty hook - Nilkki is in real trouble here! Donnelly dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Liam Donnelly!
A very excited looking Liam Donnelly made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Syn 511 - Pedro vs Bashorov
Date: Mar 10, 2017

#R1#
Keosayan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nilkki lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Keosayan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Keosayan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Keosayan blocks the body kick.
Keosayan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Keosayan throws a series of punches but Nilkki avoids them all with ease.
Pikku Nilkki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nilkki misses with a body shot.
Nilkki walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nilkki misses with a hook.
Keosayan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nilkki can pounce on him.
Keosayan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nilkki fires out a quick counter leg kick but Keosayan just manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Nilkki misses.
Nilkki throws a solid leg kick but Keosayan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nilkki.
Keosayan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Keosayan throws a wild body kick that Nilkki sees coming a mile off.
Nilkki is looking to clinch.
Keosayan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nilkki defends it well.#T1#
Nilkki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keosayan manages to avoid it.
Nilkki blocks a jab.
Keosayan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nilkki throws a low kick but it's checked well by Keosayan.
A solid leg kick lands there for Keosayan.
Keosayan checks a low kick from Nilkki.
Nilkki throws a looping overhand right but Keosayan ducks down to avoid it.
Keosayan blocks a leg kick.
Nilkki looks to land a right hand but Keosayan moved out of range.
Nilkki lands a leg kick that knocks Keosayan off balance momentarily.
Keosayan has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nilkki lands a nice hook to Keosayan's body. Keosayan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Keosayan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nilkki.
Keosayan moves away from the strike by Nilkki.
Keosayan lands an overhand right.#T2#
Nilkki lands a leg kick that knocks Keosayan off balance momentarily.
That kick from Nilkki tenderised Keosayan's leg. Keosayan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nilkki is looking to chop away at Keosayan's legs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nilkki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nilkki misses with a looping right.
Keosayan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nilkki.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nilkki. That's going to slow Keosayan down.
Nilkki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Keosayan.
Keosayan misses with a looping right.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Keosayan, as that shot connected.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nilkki.
Keosayan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nilkki looks to land a right hand but Keosayan moved out of range.
Keosayan looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T3#
Keosayan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nilkki.#CL#
Nilkki moves into the clinch.
Keosayan misses with some punches.
Nilkki working aggressively here. #BC2#
Keosayan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nilkki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Keosayan shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nilkki eats them both and turns towards Keosayan to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Keosayan lands the left hand.
Nilkki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Keosayan feints the counter takedown.
Keosayan misses with a looping right.
Nilkki throwing a counter right hand but Keosayan manages to avoid it.
Keosayan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nilkki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Keosayan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T4#
Nilkki fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Keosayan on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Nilkki misses its intended target.
Nilkki throws a hook but Keosayan avoids it easily.
A clash of legs there as Nilkki blocks the low kick.
Nilkki wants to clinch up but Keosayan keeps it at a distance.
Nilkki moves out of range as Keosayan throws a body kick.
Nilkki lands a really nice looking cross but Keosayan seems unphased. #TD2#
Keosayan drives through with a takedown into Nilkki's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Nilkki might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nilkki keeping full guard, as Keosayan tries to pass.
Keosayan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Keosayan wants to control from the top but Nilkki keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Pikku Nilkki will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Nilkki shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nilkki works Keosayan's body with a nice hook.
Nilkki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Keosayan.
Pikku Nilkki is winning the standup battle so far.
Nilkki cracks Keosayan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nilkki lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Keosayan tries to land a leg kick but Nilkki saw it coming and moves away.
Nilkki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Keosayan.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nilkki.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nilkki.
Keosayan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Keosayan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Keosayan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Keosayan keeps the fight on the outside.
Nilkki connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Keosayan throws the kick towards the body but Nilkki avoids it.#T1#
Nilkki throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nilkki connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Keosayan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nilkki throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Keosayan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Keosayan.
Nilkki is trying to keep Keosayan in close.
Nilkki keeping moving, preventing Keosayan from controlling successfully.
Nilkki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Keosayan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nilkki is keeping the position for now.
Keosayan throws a big right hand that misses.
Keosayan postures up in Nilkki's guard and throws a big left but Nilkki blocks it.
Keosayan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Nilkki is trying to control the position but Keosayan postures up.
Nilkki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Keosayan is one step ahead there.
Keosayan controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nilkki throws a right and a left that both miss.
Keosayan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nilkki scores with a sloppy right hand. Keosayan should have avoided that one.
Nilkki throws a right hand that Keosayan ducks under and follows up with a left that Keosayan also avoids with ease.
Keosayan with the counter takedown but Nilkki avoids it easily.
Pikku Nilkki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nilkki throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Keosayan counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nilkki is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Keosayan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Keosayan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Nilkki is positioning himself well to prevent Keosayan advancing to mount.
Nilkki makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nilkki.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nilkki is trying to keep Keosayan in close.
Nilkki controlling Keosayan's posture.
Nilkki wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nilkki pulls Keosayan in close to prevent any damage.
Keosayan trying to control the position from guard on top but Nilkki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Keosayan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Keosayan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nilkki swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nilkki misses the jab.
Keosayan misses with a hook.
Nilkki lets loose with a powerful body kick. Keosayan will feel that in the morning.
Nilkki clobbers Keosayan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL#
Nilkki gets a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pikku Nilkki dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nilkki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Keosayan.
Nilkki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Keosayan.
Nilkki scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Keosayan moves out of range as Nilkki strikes.
Nilkki takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nilkki throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Keosayan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Keosayan controlling the action here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nilkki manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Keosayan working some strikes from top position.
Nilkki has control of Keosayan's left arm, preventing Keosayan from doing any damage.
Keosayan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nilkki swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Keosayan trying to control the position from guard on top but Nilkki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Keosayan postures up and lands a big shot to Nilkki's brow.
Keosayan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nilkki's guard.
Nilkki won't allow Keosayan to pass to mount.
Nilkki tries to get to full guard but Keosayan has control of the leg.
Keosayan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nilkki defending well though.
Sergey Keosayan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Keosayan wants to take a breather but Nilkki is having none of it.
Keosayan prevents Nilkki from improving his position.#SUB2#
Keosayan is looking for a kimura but Nilkki is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Keosayan to get the leverage.
Nilkki keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nilkki wants to get back to full guard.
Keosayan is trying to control the action in half guard but Nilkki is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Keosayan connects with the punch.
Nilkki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Keosayan misses with a body shot.
Nilkki throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nilkki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T3#
Keosayan misses with a body kick.
Keosayan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nilkki moves in looking to clinch but Keosayan pushes him off.
And Keosayan tries to counter it with a takedown but Nilkki pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Keosayan checks a leg kick nicely.
Keosayan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nilkki throws a shot from downtown. Keosayan moves away and avoids it.
Keosayan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Keosayan moves out of range as Nilkki throws a body kick.
Keosayan throws the kick towards the body but Nilkki avoids it.
Nilkki smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nilkki throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Keosayan jabs Nilkki right on the nose. Nilkki blinks but takes it well.#CUT2#
It looks like Pikku Nilkki has been cut.
Nilkki doesn't manage to clinch there - Keosayan circles away.
Keosayan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Keosayan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T4#
Donk. Nilkki catches Keosayan right on the button with a cross.
Keosayan staying out of range there.
Keosayan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Keosayan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nilkki as he avoids it easily.
Keosayan throws a leg kick but Nilkki sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nilkki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nilkki misses the jab.
Nilkki scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nilkki misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Keosayan misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nilkki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Keosayan. That did some damage!
A chopping leg kick lands by Nilkki.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sergey Keosayan.
I think Nilkki has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Pikku Nilkki!
Pikku Nilkki was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Syn 508 - Mood vs De Gaul
Date: Feb 26, 2017

#R1#
Nilkki throws a shot from downtown. Vovchanchyn moves away and avoids it.
Nilkki looks to throw the jab but Vovchanchyn is out of range.
As Nilkki backs off Vovchanchyn throws a huge counter combo but Nilkki manages to avoid it all.
Vovchanchyn throws the left hand but Nilkki avoids the punch easily.
Vovchanchyn ducks under a wild hook from Nilkki.
Nilkki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vovchanchyn blocks a jab.
Nilkki moves away from the strike by Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL#
Nilkki rushes Vovchanchyn and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nilkki lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nilkki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nilkki lands an uppercut.
Nilkki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nilkki lands an elbow inside that Vovchanchyn shrugs off. #CUT#
It looks like Borislav Vovchanchyn has been cut.
Nilkki lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nilkki managing to block the knees to the body from Vovchanchyn.
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!
Vovchanchyn taking a breather.#BC2#
Vovchanchyn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vovchanchyn swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Vovchanchyn throws a hook but Nilkki avoids it easily.
Nilkki tries to counter by clinching up but Vovchanchyn breaks away and moves out of range.
Nilkki pushes Vovchanchyn away with a front kick.
Nilkki digs a good hook to Vovchanchyn's body.
Nilkki throws a big shot that misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vovchanchyn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nilkki.
Vovchanchyn misses with an uppercut
and Nilkki counters with a nice body kick.
Nilkki moves out of range of the strikes.
Nilkki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vovchanchyn tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nilkki is able to avoid easily.
Vovchanchyn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nilkki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big right from Nilkki misses.
Vovchanchyn moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vovchanchyn misses with a two punch combination.
Nilkki is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Vovchanchyn's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Nilkki closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Vovchanchyn to counter with a crisp jab.
Nilkki cracks Vovchanchyn with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vovchanchyn with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nilkki to score with a decent uppercut.#T2#
Nilkki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nilkki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vovchanchyn moves away.
Nilkki throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nilkki connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vovchanchyn lands a head shot.
Vovchanchyn checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice shot lands for Vovchanchyn.
A slow jab from Vovchanchyn misses its intended target.
It appears Nilkki was looking to counter with a kick there.
Left hook, right uppercut from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nilkki.
Nilkki fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nilkki checks a leg kick.
Nilkki misses with a straight left.
Nilkki tries to clinch there but Vovchanchyn circles away.
Vovchanchyn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nilkki throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Nilkki clinches up with Vovchanchyn and pushes him back against the cage.
Good body shot from Nilkki.
Vovchanchyn taking a breather.#T3#
Vovchanchyn lands a left hand.
Nilkki misses with some punches.
Vovchanchyn wants to stall.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nilkki just misses with a elbow thrown towards Vovchanchyn's brow.
Vovchanchyn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vovchanchyn tries to circle away but Nilkki has him pinned against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Vovchanchyn's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vovchanchyn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vovchanchyn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vovchanchyn wants to get back to striking at distance but Nilkki won't allow it.
A nice left hand lands by Nilkki.
A nice left hand lands by Nilkki.
Nilkki lands with a short shot to the head.
Vovchanchyn is trying to force a seperation but Nilkki has the dominant position.
Vovchanchyn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nilkki lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nilkki misses with a punch to the body.
Vovchanchyn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T4#
Vovchanchyn misses with the head strike.
Nilkki throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Vovchanchyn is trying to break the clinch but Nilkki is controlling him.
Vovchanchyn is trying to drag Nilkki to the mat but Nilkki just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Vovchanchyn is trying to break free.
Vovchanchyn pushes Nilkki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nilkki creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Vovchanchyn's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nilkki creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nilkki misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Vovchanchyn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nilkki looks to land a right hand but Vovchanchyn moved out of range.
Nilkki ducks right into an uppercut from Vovchanchyn.
Nilkki misses with a leg kick.
Nilkki ducks under a wild hook from Vovchanchyn.
Nilkki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vovchanchyn misses with a looping left.
Nilkki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vovchanchyn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pikku Nilkki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Borislav Vovchanchyn's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Nilkki defending well as Vovchanchyn loads up on a big left hand.
Nilkki throws a shot from downtown. Vovchanchyn moves away and avoids it.
Nilkki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sloppy strikes from Vovchanchyn. Those never looked like landing.
Vovchanchyn connects with a crisp jab.
Nilkki misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nilkki fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vovchanchyn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nilkki checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Vovchanchyn tried to score with a low kick but Nilkki checks it.
Borislav Vovchanchyn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nilkki throws a body shot but no joy.
Vovchanchyn has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Vovchanchyn attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nilkki fails to land with a series of punches.
Nilkki tests Vovchanchyn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vovchanchyn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nilkki staying out of range there.
Nilkki tries to counter by clinching up but Vovchanchyn breaks away and moves out of range.
Nilkki ducks right into an uppercut from Vovchanchyn.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vovchanchyn takes one to the chin there.
Nilkki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vovchanchyn.#T1#
Nilkki tries to bum rush Vovchanchyn with a series of wild strikes but Vovchanchyn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nilkki lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nilkki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As Nilkki backs off Vovchanchyn throws a huge counter combo but Nilkki manages to avoid it all.
A good leg kick by Vovchanchyn.
Pikku Nilkki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nilkki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn tests Nilkki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vovchanchyn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheers as Nilkki lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vovchanchyn doesn't seem phased though.
Vovchanchyn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vovchanchyn staying out of range there.
Vovchanchyn is looking to score with low kicks.
Vovchanchyn fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A swing and a miss from Nilkki.
Vovchanchyn misses with a hook.#T2#
Vovchanchyn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nilkki throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vovchanchyn throws a series of punches but Nilkki moves out of range.
Vovchanchyn ducks under a wild hook from Nilkki.
Nilkki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vovchanchyn throws a counter combo.
Vovchanchyn is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Vovchanchyn lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vovchanchyn just misses with a punch to the body.
Nilkki tried to score with a low kick but Vovchanchyn checks it.
Nilkki misses with a combination
and Vovchanchyn counters with a straight right hand.
Vovchanchyn takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Vovchanchyn looks for a takedown but Nilkki sprawls well.
Nilkki wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Vovchanchyn looks to score with a jab to the body but Nilkki is just out of range.
It looked like Nilkki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sloppy strikes from Vovchanchyn. Those never looked like landing.
Nilkki cracks the inside of Vovchanchyn's front leg.
Nilkki ducks right into an uppercut from Vovchanchyn.
Nilkki blocks a low kick nicely.#T3#
Nilkki fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vovchanchyn connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nilkki momentarily.
Vovchanchyn misses with a hook.
Nilkki getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vovchanchyn has a takedown stuffed.
Pikku Nilkki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Borislav Vovchanchyn.
Nilkki looks to land a combination but Vovchanchyn avoids it well.
Nilkki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vovchanchyn.
Nilkki slips a jab from Vovchanchyn.
Nilkki is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nilkki misses with a jab to the body
and Vovchanchyn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vovchanchyn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vovchanchyn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vovchanchyn blocks a leg kick.
Nilkki gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Vovchanchyn counters with a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nilkki checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Vovchanchyn throws a series of punches but Nilkki avoids them all with ease.
Nilkki lands an overhand right.#T4#
Vovchanchyn feints a jab promting Nilkki to slip. Vovchanchyn then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nilkki slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Vovchanchyn scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nilkki checks a leg kick.
Nilkki wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nilkki connects with a solid leg kick.
Vovchanchyn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nilkki tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vovchanchyn manages to circle out of the way.
Nilkki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vovchanchyn. That did some damage!
Vovchanchyn lands with a hook. Nilkki tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nilkki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nilkki throws a right hand that misses
and Vovchanchyn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nilkki's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vovchanchyn under the eye.
Nilkki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vovchanchyn.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vovchanchyn throws a low kick but Nilkki moves out of range easily.
Nilkki moves out of range of the leg kick from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nilkki throws the kick towards the body but Vovchanchyn avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Borislav Vovchanchyn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Borislav Vovchanchyn's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Vovchanchyn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nilkki wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Vovchanchyn misses with a lunging right hand
and Nilkki counters with a low kick, right behind Vovchanchyn 's knee. #CL#
Nilkki pushes Vovchanchyn up against the cage in a clinch.
Vovchanchyn lands with a right to the head.
Nilkki working Vovchanchyn over with knees to the body.#BC2#
Vovchanchyn breaks from the clinch.
Vovchanchyn goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Vovchanchyn misses with a straight right.
Nilkki takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nilkki dodges the punch combination from Vovchanchyn.
Nilkki is looking to land body kicks.
Vovchanchyn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nilkki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nilkki lands a head kick. Vovchanchyn smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nilkki bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T1#
Vovchanchyn connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nilkki. Nilkki circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vovchanchyn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nilkki throws a head kick that misses.
Vovchanchyn throws a jab but it's blocked by Nilkki.
Nilkki moves out of range of the leg kick from Vovchanchyn.
Crunch! Nilkki slams his shin into Vovchanchyn's torso.
Vovchanchyn ducks right into an uppercut from Nilkki.
An inside leg kick lands from Nilkki.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nilkki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nilkki lands a jab to Vovchanchyn's midsection.
Vovchanchyn tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nilkki is able to avoid easily.
Vovchanchyn's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A jab from Nilkki misses.
Vovchanchyn takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nilkki staying out of range there.
An inside leg kick from Nilkki misses. #T2#
Nilkki tries a low kick but Vovchanchyn avoids it.
Nilkki scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nilkki lands a two punch combo.
Vovchanchyn throws a leg kick
and Nilkki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Nilkki instigates a clinch.
Nilkki lands a damaging elbow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nilkki as Vovchanchyn tries to tie him up.
Vovchanchyn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nilkki has Vovchanchyn pressed against the cage, preventing Vovchanchyn from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nilkki missing with knees to the body.
Nilkki tries to throw a body punch but Vovchanchyn avoids it by throwing Nilkki back against the cage.
Nilkki tries to land knees in the clinch but Vovchanchyn avoids the damage to the body.
Nilkki lands a damaging elbow.
Nilkki throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Vovchanchyn working hard to break the clinch.
Vovchanchyn is trying to break the clinch but Nilkki has him pressed against the cage. #T3#
Nilkki cracks Vovchanchyn with a nice body shot.
Vovchanchyn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Knees in the clinch landing for Nilkki.
Nilkki lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vovchanchyn or not.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nilkki.
A knee to the head by Nilkki. #ROC#
Vovchanchyn is rocked!
Nilkki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vovchanchyn is still on wobbly legs! Can Nilkki finish him?
Vovchanchyn takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nilkki scores with a shot to the side of Vovchanchyn's head.
Vovchanchyn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nilkki has him pressed against the cage.
Nilkki lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nilkki lands a big right hand that drops Vovchanchyn! The killer instinct kicks in and Nilkki finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Nilkki!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pikku Nilkki!
Pikku Nilkki bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Syn 505 - Hoshino vs Lil Wayne
Date: Feb 12, 2017

#R1#
Anders throws a right and a left that Nilkki avoids nicely.
Nilkki has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Anders is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Nilkki misses with a lunging right hand
and Anders counters with a left to the body.
Nilkki looks to land a right hand but Anders moved out of range.
Anders quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#CL#
Anders closes the distance and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Anders.
Nilkki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Anders.
Nilkki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nilkki blocking some punches.
Anders tries for a takedown. No joy.
Anders tries to circle away but Nilkki has him pinned against the cage.
Anders can't break the clinch. #BC#
Anders breaks from the clinch.
Nilkki motions for Anders to come forward. Nilkki throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nilkki avoids the head kick by Anders.
Nilkki throws a solid leg kick but Anders takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nilkki.
Nilkki misses with a body kick.
Anders seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Anders slips a straight right by Nilkki.#T1#
Anders slips under a jab from Nilkki.
Anders takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nilkki tries to clinch
and Anders counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nilkki's knee momentarily.
Nilkki lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Anders misses with a hook to the body
and Nilkki counters with a nice uppercut.
Nilkki misses with a looping right.
Nilkki wants to clinch up but Anders keeps it at a distance.
Nilkki is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Nilkki lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Anders showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nilkki.
Nilkki moves away from the strike by Anders.
Nilkki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anders throws a series of punches but Nilkki avoids them all with ease. #CL#
Anders moves into the clinch.
Anders can't find room to land a body shot as Nilkki controls the action. #T2##BC#
Anders breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Nilkki clinches with his opponent.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
With the fighters up against the cage, Anders throws an elbow but misses.
Nilkki scores with a shot to the side of Anders's head.
A frustrated look appears on Anders's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Anders avoids the elbow strike from Nilkki, against the cage. #BC#
Anders manages to break the clinch.
Nilkki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Anders swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nilkki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A counter left hand to the body from Anders misses its target.
Nilkki connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Anders fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nilkki manages to avoid it.
Nilkki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nilkki misses with a hook. Anders ducked under it nicely.
Anders throws a quick counter kick to the body but Nilkki avoids it.
Anders scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nilkki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anders manages to avoid it.#T3#
Anders avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Anders throws a sloppy body shot
and Anders takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Nilkki clinches up with Anders and pushes him back against the cage.
Nilkki lands a nice elbow. #BC#
Anders breaks from the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nilkki.
The fighters circling - Nilkki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nilkki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Anders is looking to wear down Nilkki with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Anders misses the shot to the body.
Anders throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice side step and Nilkki releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nilkki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anders.
Nilkki tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nilkki walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Anders checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nilkki misses with a hook. Anders ducked under it nicely.
Nilkki looks to throw the jab but Anders is out of range.
Anders throwing a counter right hand but Nilkki manages to avoid it.
Anders throws a body shot but no joy. #T4##CL2#
Anders tries to keep at a distance but Nilkki has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Anders's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nilkki misses with a body kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Anders scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Anders moves out of range as Nilkki throws a body kick.
Anders is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nilkki throws a leg kick that misses.
Anders appears to be looking for a big counter.
Anders throws a body kick that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nilkki.
Nilkki misses with a body kick.
Anders throws a body shot but no joy.
Nilkki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Anders misses the shot to the body.
Pikku Nilkki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anders throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anders steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nilkki.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pikku Nilkki will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Anders misses with a body shot.
Anders misses with a double jab
and Anders takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pikku Nilkki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Anders lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nilkki tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nilkki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nilkki tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Anders is able to avoid easily.
Anders misses with a low kick.
A big right from Nilkki misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nilkki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anders misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nilkki.
Nilkki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nilkki throws a series of punches but Anders avoids them all with ease.
Anders throws a body punch but Nilkki moves out of range. #T1#
Nilkki swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL#
and Anders counters by clinching up.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nilkki.
Nilkki swings wildly with an uppercut but Anders uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nilkki with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Anders wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Anders tries to break the clinch but Nilkki is controlling the position.
Anders can't break the clinch.
Nilkki tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Anders stalling in the clinch but Nilkki improves position.
Anders lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nilkki managing to block the knees to the body from Anders.
Pikku Nilkki seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nilkki tries a knee to the head but Anders blocks it.
Anders is trying to break the clinch but Nilkki is controlling him.
Anders lands a nice shot to the body.
Anders looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nilkki.
Anders is trying to break the clinch but Nilkki is controlling him.
A nice left hand lands by Anders. #T2#
Anders tries to circle away but Nilkki has him pinned against the cage.
Anders misses with a short punch on the inside.
Anders dodges an elbow strike from Nilkki.
Anders content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Anders pushes Nilkki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Anders is trying to break the clinch but Nilkki is controlling him.
Nilkki tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Anders blocking some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anders wants to take the fight to the mat but Nilkki manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Anders scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Anders misses with some punches.
Anders wants to get back to striking at distance but Nilkki won't allow it.
Nilkki lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Anders or not.
Anders is trying to break the clinch but Nilkki has him pressed against the cage.
Nilkki can't find room to land a body shot as Anders controls the action.
Anders pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Anders is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anders. #T3#
With the fighters up against the cage, Nilkki throws an elbow but misses.
Nilkki lands an elbow just above Anders 's eye.
Nilkki comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nilkki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Anders avoids it.
Nilkki throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Anders blocks it with crossed arms.
Anders wants to break free but Nilkki has control.
Nice body punch from Nilkki - that landed with a thud.
Nilkki prevents a body shot from Anders. #BC#
Anders breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Anders slips a jab from Nilkki.
Anders has been working on his balance at London MMA Club, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Nilkki.
Nilkki tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Anders is able to avoid easily.
Nilkki cracks Anders with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice uppercut lands for Nilkki. That snapped Anders's head back.
Anders lands a lovely overhand right.#CL2#
Nilkki rushes Anders and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Anders wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nilkki has Anders pressed against the cage, preventing Anders from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T4#
Anders lands a body punch in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nilkki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nilkki.
Nilkki lands a left hand.
Anders stalling. #BC#
Anders breaks from the clinch.
Anders throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nilkki appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A jab lands there for Nilkki.
Anders swings for the body but Nilkki moves out of range.
Nilkki is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nilkki connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nilkki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Anders thinks about countering with a body kick.#CL2#
Nilkki rushes Anders and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Anders pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Nilkki tries to keep at a distance but Anders has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nilkki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Pikku Nilkki will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Anders misses with a jab to the body
and Nilkki counters with a thumping low kick.
Anders takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nilkki checks the leg kick nicely there. #CL2#
Nilkki closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Nilkki. #BC#
Anders breaks the clinch.
Nice body punch from Anders.
Anders takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nilkki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nilkki defending well as Anders loads up on a big left hand.
Nilkki attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nilkki throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nilkki throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Nilkki clinches up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Anders breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Nilkki wants to clinch but Anders slips to the side
and Anders counters with a right hand to the body.
Anders fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nilkki manages to avoid it.
Anders throws a body punch but Nilkki moves out of range.
Anders throws a leg kick but Nilkki sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nilkki feints a counter leg kick.
Anders slips a jab from Nilkki.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nilkki.
Anders comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nilkki stalks Anders and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Anders's face. Anders staggers backwards, shaken.
Anders throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nilkki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nilkki misses with a body kick.
Nilkki lands a really nice looking cross but Anders seems unphased.
Anders with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nilkki to score with a decent uppercut.
Nilkki scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anders ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Anders lands a body shot.
Nilkki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anders.
Anders misses with a body kick.
Anders tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nilkki was well out of range. Poor timing from Anders.
Anders throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anders avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Good standup being displayed there by Nilkki as he connects with a hook.
Nilkki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A low kick from Nilkki is predictable there
and Anders counters with a straight right hand.
Nilkki throws a hook to the side of Anders's head but Anders sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nilkki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nilkki tries to clinch there but Anders circles away.
Anders throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nilkki on the side of the head.
Nilkki throws a lazy body kick
and Anders counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Anders clobbers Nilkki with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Anders lands with a hook. Nilkki tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Anders misses with a wild body shot.
Anders sets himself, and Nilkki steps forward looking for the clinch! Anders avoids it this time.
Anders rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nilkki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nilkki throws out a loose jab but Anders uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nilkki lands a nice hook to Anders's body. Anders takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nilkki tries to clinch
and Anders counters with a right hand to the body.
Anders is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nilkki throws a push kick but Anders slaps the foot to one side.
Anders loads up on a big right hand but Nilkki slips the punch.
Anders lands a nice shot to the body.
Ingemar Anders has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anders throws out a loose jab but Nilkki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nilkki throws a looping overhand right but Anders ducks down to avoid it.
Nilkki misses with a looping left.
Nilkki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T4#
That kick from Nilkki tenderised Anders's leg. Anders is trying to keep his angry face on.
Anders connects with a body shot that sends Nilkki's belly button to the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anders takes a swing at Nilkki's ribcage but misses.
Nilkki let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nilkki has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nilkki there as he acknowledges the shot.
Anders has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nilkki finds it's way round the side to connect with Anders's head.
Anders throws a body punch but Nilkki moves out of range.
Anders keeps the fight on the outside.
Nilkki lands a nice shot to the body.
Anders ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nilkki moves away.
Nilkki tests Anders's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Nilkki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nilkki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Anders lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nilkki or not.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pikku Nilkki.
Well Nilkki 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pikku Nilkki!
A very excited looking Pikku Nilkki rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: Syn 501 - Mood vs Furia
Date: Jan 25, 2017

#R1#
Smoochie Wallace misses the shot to the body.
Smoochie Wallace waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nilkki.
Smoochie Wallace has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hey Steves Fight Shack in the buildup to the fight.
A big right from Smoochie Wallace misses.
Nilkki only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nilkki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smoochie Wallace.
Nilkki connects with an inside leg kick.
Smoochie Wallace dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smoochie Wallace lands a head shot.
Smoochie Wallace shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nilkki as he avoids it easily.
Nilkki misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nilkki connects with a leg kick. Smoochie Wallace looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Smoochie Wallace looks to throw the jab but Nilkki is out of range.
Smoochie Wallace missing with a left hand there. Nilkki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nilkki tries to counter with a clinch but Smoochie Wallace shakes him off and moves away.
Nilkki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smoochie Wallace sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smoochie Wallace fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nilkki manages to avoid it.#T1#
Nilkki throws a jab when Smoochie Wallace was well out of range.
Smoochie Wallace throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Smoochie Wallace just misses with a punch to the body.
Nilkki slaps away a takedown attempt from Smoochie Wallace, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nilkki misses with a straight right.
Smoochie Wallace plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT#
It looks like Pikku Nilkki has been cut.
Smoochie Wallace throws a right hand that misses
enabling Nilkki to counter with a crisp jab.
Smoochie Wallace comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nilkki.
Nilkki avoids the head kick by Smoochie Wallace.
Smoochie Wallace misses with a wild body shot.
Smoochie Wallace tries a head kick but it misses.
Nilkki clobbers Smoochie Wallace with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Smoochie Wallace fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nilkki on the side of the head.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smoochie Wallace is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nilkki.
Nilkki checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Smoochie Wallace throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nilkki counters with a good low kick that Smoochie Wallace was not able to check.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nilkki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Nilkki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smoochie Wallace, pushing him back against the cage.
Smoochie Wallace is trying to drag Nilkki to the mat but Nilkki just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyroil Smoochie Wallace. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nilkki prevents a body shot from Smoochie Wallace. #BC#
Smoochie Wallace breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smoochie Wallace lands with a straight right. Nilkki didn't see that one coming.#CL2#
Nilkki rushes Smoochie Wallace and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nilkki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smoochie Wallace lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T3#
Smoochie Wallace tries a body shot but Nilkki blocks it.
Smoochie Wallace working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Nilkki scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smoochie Wallace tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smoochie Wallace tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nilkki lands an elbow that stopped Smoochie Wallace in his tracks for a moment.
Smoochie Wallace misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nilkki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smoochie Wallace throws a punch but it's blocked by Nilkki.
Nilkki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smoochie Wallace managing to block the knees to the body from Nilkki.
Smoochie Wallace blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nilkki throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smoochie Wallace blocks it with crossed arms.
Smoochie Wallace avoids the elbow strike from Nilkki, against the cage.
Smoochie Wallace tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smoochie Wallace lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, Smoochie Wallace scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nilkki presses Smoochie Wallace against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T4#
Smoochie Wallace tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nilkki tries to land knees in the clinch but Smoochie Wallace avoids the damage to the body.
Smoochie Wallace looking for a takedown.
Nilkki lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nilkki looking to throw knees to the head but Smoochie Wallace is blocking nicely.
Smoochie Wallace misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smoochie Wallace misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nilkki scores a nice knee to the body.
Smoochie Wallace tries to throw a body punch but Nilkki avoids it by throwing Smoochie Wallace back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Nilkki.
Smoochie Wallace misses with a punch on the inside.
Smoochie Wallace goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nilkki prevents a body shot from Smoochie Wallace.
Smoochie Wallace tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smoochie Wallace fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smoochie Wallace swings wildly with an uppercut but Nilkki uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nilkki.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tyroil Smoochie Wallace will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pikku Nilkki's cut.
That's time! Smoochie Wallace's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Smoochie Wallace throws a leg kick
and Nilkki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nilkki scores with a sloppy right hand. Smoochie Wallace should have avoided that one. #ROC2#
Smoochie Wallace is rocked!
That kick from Nilkki tenderised Smoochie Wallace's leg. Smoochie Wallace is trying to keep his angry face on.
Oh Smoochie Wallace is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A solid leg kick lands there for Nilkki.
Nilkki is looking to clinch but Smoochie Wallace is avoiding it.
A counter left hand to the body from Smoochie Wallace misses its target.
Nice body punch from Smoochie Wallace.
Smoochie Wallace thumps Nilkki with a low kick.
Nilkki feints and then cracks Smoochie Wallace's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smoochie Wallace down. #CL2#
Nilkki drives through and clinches with Smoochie Wallace against the cage.
Smoochie Wallace seems to have got his legs back now.
Nilkki misses with the head strike.
Smoochie Wallace misses with the head strike.
Nilkki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smoochie Wallace is defending well for now.
Smoochie Wallace blocks a punch to the side of the 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!
Nilkki lands a nice elbow.
Nilkki throws a punch but it's blocked by Smoochie Wallace.
Nilkki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nilkki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nilkki lands a left hand. #TD#
Smoochie Wallace manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T1#
Smoochie Wallace has Nilkki pulled in close to control his posture.
Nilkki slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nilkki must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Smoochie Wallace looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nilkki is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nilkki advances position into side control!
You can see the frustration on Smoochie Wallace's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#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.
Smoochie Wallace is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nilkki's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Nilkki content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nilkki prevents Smoochie Wallace from improving his position.#T3#
Smoochie Wallace is trying to maintain the position but Nilkki is very close to passing his half guard.
Nilkki controlling the action here.
Nilkki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smoochie Wallace does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Smoochie Wallace is looking for a sweep. Nilkki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Smoochie Wallace moves forwards but Nilkki connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A left lands for Smoochie Wallace.
Danga de danga de dang - Smoochie Wallace scores with a four punch combination!
Nilkki throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Nilkki misses with a low kick.
Smoochie Wallace takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pikku Nilkki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nilkki takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
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!
Smoochie Wallace throws a series of punches but Nilkki moves out of range.
Smoochie Wallace backing away here, and Nilkki unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Smoochie Wallace with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Smoochie Wallace throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Smoochie Wallace has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nilkki.#TD#
Smoochie Wallace decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Smoochie Wallace sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nilkki defending well though.
Nilkki is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smoochie Wallace's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smoochie Wallace's back!
Smoochie Wallace tries to escape but Nilkki has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Pikku Nilkki will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Pikku Nilkki's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Smoochie Wallace throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nilkki's waist but Nilkki gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smoochie Wallace off to one side.
Nilkki tries to counter by closing the distance.
Smoochie Wallace fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nilkki lands a brutal head kick. Smoochie Wallace looks out on his feet and Nilkki throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Pikku Nilkki!
A less than humble Pikku Nilkki misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Syn 494 - Holiday Melee
Date: Dec 28, 2016

#R1#
Nilkki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nilkki slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nilkki closes the distance but DeBramalo moves to the side #TD#
and DeBramalo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nilkki won't be happy with that.
DeBramalo throws a strike aimed at the side of Nilkki's head but Nilkki avoids it well.
Nilkki is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
DeBramalo has hold of Nilkki's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Nilkki seems comfortable defending it but DeBramalo has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Nilkki is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Nilkki is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but DeBramalo couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Quentin DeBramalo!
Quentin DeBramalo took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

Event: Syn 489 - Rocker v Wein
Date: Dec 04, 2016

#R1#
McBain lands a nice shot that snaps Nilkki's head back.
Nilkki walks forward, straight into a front kick from McBain.
Nilkki steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McBain. That one must have hurt.
A jab from McBain misses.
Nilkki takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL#
McBain closes the distance and clinches.
McBain can't find room to land a body shot as Nilkki controls the action.
Nilkki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nilkki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McBain.
Nilkki blocking some punches.
McBain tries a body shot but Nilkki blocks it.
A short right from Nilkki.
McBain lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McBain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nilkki misses with a hook from the clinch.
McBain blocks an uppercut.
Nilkki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McBain avoids it.
Nilkki lands a knee to the body.
McBain throws a punch but it's blocked by Nilkki.
McBain is looking to control Nilkki's arms but Nilkki gets an underhook and turns him. Now McBain has his back to the cage. #T1#
Nilkki lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#
It looks like Peter McBain has been cut.
Nice body punch from Nilkki.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McBain just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nilkki's brow.
Nilkki dodges an elbow strike from McBain.
Nilkki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McBain backwards.
Nilkki lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Nilkki.
McBain tries a body shot but Nilkki blocks it.
Nilkki lands a left hand.
McBain blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the fighters up against the cage, McBain throws an elbow but misses.
Nilkki scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Nilkki fails to land.
McBain tries to work over Nilkki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nilkki lands an uppercut.
McBain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McBain.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McBain tries to throw a body punch but Nilkki avoids it by throwing McBain back against the cage.
McBain fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Nilkki fails to land.
A short right from Nilkki.
Nilkki blocking some punches.
Knees to the body from Nilkki.
Nilkki scores with a shot to the side of McBain's head.
Nilkki tries a body shot but McBain blocks it.
Nilkki digs a right hand underneath McBain's ribcage. McBain let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nilkki lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
McBain takes an elbow to the temple.
Nilkki lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nilkki with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nilkki lands a nice elbow.
McBain tries a body shot but Nilkki blocks it.
A short left from Nilkki.
McBain avoids a wild elbow strike from Nilkki.
Nilkki pushes McBain back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McBain takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
Peter McBain's cut is getting worse.
McBain struggles to land a body shot inside as Nilkki controls his hands.
Nilkki tries a knee to the head but McBain blocks it. #T3#
Nilkki lands an elbow just above McBain 's eye.
McBain has a couple of punches blocked by Nilkki.
Nilkki tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nilkki lands a knee to the head.
McBain lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nilkki blocks an uppercut.
Nilkki lands a hook that snaps the head of McBain backwards. #CUT2#
Peter McBain's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
McBain lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McBain working aggressively here.
McBain tries to work over Nilkki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McBain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McBain just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nilkki's brow.
McBain misses with the head strike.
Nilkki misses with a knee to the head.
Nilkki comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
McBain throws a punch but it's blocked by Nilkki.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nilkki avoiding damage as McBain throws knees to the body.
McBain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Nice elbow from Nilkki.
McBain manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nilkki lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT2#
Jeez, Peter McBain's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
McBain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McBain misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nilkki avoiding damage as McBain throws knees to the body.
McBain misses with some punches.
Stalling in the clinch from McBain.
Nilkki misses with a punch to the body.
Nilkki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nilkki lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nilkki lands an elbow just above McBain 's eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McBain just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nilkki's brow.
Nilkki struggles to land a body shot inside as McBain controls his hands.
Nilkki lands with a light punch inside.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Pikku Nilkki!
In his post fight interview, Pikku Nilkki started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Syn 483 - Turpin vs. Gravius 3
Date: Nov 10, 2016

#R1#
Coker misses with a kick to the body
and Nilkki counters with a straight right hand.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Coker.
Coker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Coker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Akeen Coker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nilkki throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nilkki blocks a low kick nicely.
Coker misses with a leg kick
and Nilkki counters with a straight right hand.
Coker has been working on his boxing with his coaches at White Eagle in the buildup to the fight.
Coker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nilkki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Coker.
Nilkki throws a series of punches but Coker avoids them all with ease.
Nilkki walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coker misses with a body kick.
Coker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Coker misses with the combination. #T1#
Coker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nilkki.
Nilkki feints and then cracks Coker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Coker down.
Coker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nilkki.
Nilkki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nilkki misses with a double jab.
Coker bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Coker takes a swing at Nilkki's ribcage but misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Coker.
Coker throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nilkki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Coker paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2#
Coker misses with a looping right.
Coker throws out a powerful jab.
Nilkki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Coker.
Nilkki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Coker manages to avoid it.
Coker tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nilkki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nilkki takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Nilkki rushes Coker and presses him up against the cage.
Nilkki prevents a body shot from Coker.
Coker tries to break the clinch but Nilkki is controlling the position.
Nilkki pushes off an throws an elbow but Coker leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nilkki struggles to land a body shot inside as Coker controls his hands.
Coker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T3#
Coker struggles to land a body shot inside as Nilkki controls his hands.
Nilkki presses Coker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Coker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Coker will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nilkki up against the cage.
Nilkki scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nilkki tries to land knees in the clinch but Coker avoids the damage to the body.
Coker lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nilkki missing with knees to the body.
Coker looking for a takedown.
Nilkki with a knee to the head.
Nilkki can't find room to land a body shot as Coker controls the action.
A short right from Nilkki on the inside.
Nilkki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Coker.
Nilkki with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Coker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nilkki swings wildly with an uppercut but Coker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coker throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Coker misses with the head strike.
Nilkki has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Coker seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Nilkki can turn it around.
Coker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nilkki missing with knees to the body.
Coker misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD#
Coker has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Nilkki uses from the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coker is trying to keep Nilkki in close.
Nilkki wants to control from the top but Coker keeps moving.
Nilkki controlling from the top position.
Nilkki won't allow Coker to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Akeen Coker will probably get the nod.
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#
Coker is looking to slow Nilkki down with leg kicks.
Some wild striking there from Nilkki.
Coker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Coker feints and then cracks Nilkki's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nilkki down.
Nilkki takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Coker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nilkki takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Coker works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coker throws a hook to the side of Nilkki's head but Nilkki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nilkki looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nilkki lands a nice shot to the body.
Nilkki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Coker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nilkki lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT2#
It looks like Akeen Coker has been cut.
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!
Coker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nilkki. #T1#
Nilkki 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.
Nilkki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Coker.
Coker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Coker lands a jab to the nose.
Nilkki throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nilkki connects with a right hand. Coker shakes it off.
Coker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nilkki changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Coker tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nilkki defends well and Coker ends up having to push Nilkki into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Nilkki blocks the leg kick.
Coker throws an overhand right that lands on Nilkki's shoulder, as Nilkki tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Nilkki tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Coker throwing a counter right hand but Nilkki manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coker misses with a kick to the body.
Nilkki wants to land a leg kick but Coker is out of range.
Coker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nilkki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Coker looks to score with a jab to the body but Nilkki is just out of range.
It seemed like Nilkki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Coker clobbers Nilkki with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Coker moves out of range of the leg kick from Nilkki.
Nilkki looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nilkki checks a leg kick.
Nilkki's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nilkki connects with an inside leg kick.
Coker throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nilkki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Coker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nilkki manages to avoid it.#T3#
Nilkki takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Coker.
Coker misses with a body shot
and Nilkki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nilkki throws a hook but Coker blocks it.
Coker cracks Nilkki with a good jab.#CUT#
It looks like Pikku Nilkki has been cut.
Coker tries a low kick but Nilkki avoids it.
Coker is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Coker feints and then cracks Nilkki's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nilkki down.
Coker throws a jab when Nilkki was well out of range.
Coker scores with a jab to the head.
Nilkki slips a jab from Coker.
Nilkki is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nilkki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nilkki flicks out a counter leg kick but Coker steps away.
A combination from Nilkki does no damage. #CL2#
Nilkki has managed to clinch. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coker tries to work over Nilkki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Coker tries to pull guard but Nilkki won't allow it.
Nilkki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Coker tries to pull guard but Nilkki holds him up against the cage and eventually Coker drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akeen Coker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coker can't break the clinch.
Nilkki misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Coker.
Nilkki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nilkki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Coker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Coker throws a wild body kick that Nilkki sees coming a mile off.
Nilkki is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Coker with a body shot.
Nilkki tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Coker is able to avoid easily.
Nilkki connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nilkki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
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 Akeen Coker will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Coker misses with a leg kick
and Nilkki counters with a nice leg kick.
Coker blocks a low kick nicely.
Nilkki just misses with a punch to the body.
Akeen Coker is winning the standup battle so far.
Nilkki throws out a leg kick but Coker moves out of range and Nilkki only half commits.
Nilkki takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Coker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nilkki.
Coker misses with a hook to the body #KD2#
and Nilkki counters with a crisp one two that drops Coker! Nilkki thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Coker to his feet! Coker is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Coker is rocked!
Nilkki throws a leg kick which misses Coker's front leg but catches the back leg as Coker tries to avoid it.
Oh Coker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coker shoots in for a takedown but Nilkki shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nilkki fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nilkki keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Coker.
Coker seems to have got his legs back now.
Coker throws a leg kick that misses.
Some wild striking there from Nilkki. #T1#
Coker misses with a hook. Nilkki ducked under it nicely.
Nilkki moves out of range of the body kick.
Coker motions for Nilkki to come forward. Coker throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nilkki. Coker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nilkki throws a hook to the side of Coker's head but Coker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Coker drops his hands momentarily and Nilkki takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Coker lands with a thumping leg kick.
Coker throws the kick towards the body but Nilkki avoids it.
Nilkki does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Coker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nilkki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nilkki was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nilkki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pikku Nilkki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Coker. That's going to slow Nilkki down.
Coker throws a leg kick
and Nilkki counters with a nice uppercut.
Coker lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Coker lands a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nilkki will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Coker half committed to a counter leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Coker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Coker throws a body shot but no joy.
A clash of legs there as Nilkki blocks the low kick.
Nilkki misses with a looping left.
Coker appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nilkki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Coker can pounce on him.
Nilkki throws a leg kick which misses Coker's front leg but catches the back leg as Coker tries to avoid it.
Coker scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nilkki in his tracks. #T3#
Coker throws a leg kick but Nilkki sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Coker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Coker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nilkki moves away.
Nilkki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Coker tries to work over Nilkki's front leg with a kick but Nilkki checks it.
Coker misses with a wild body shot.
Nilkki is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Coker lands with a thumping leg kick.
Coker is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Coker lands a body shot.
Coker keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Coker drops his hands momentarily and Nilkki takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Coker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Akeen Coker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Coker lands a jab to Nilkki's midsection.
Coker misses with a takedown
and Nilkki counters with a nice low kick that buckles Coker's knee momentarily.
Pikku Nilkki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coker misses the shot to the body.
Coker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nilkki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Coker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nilkki.
Coker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Coker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nilkki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Coker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nilkki appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Coker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nilkki circles away quickly and effectively.
Nilkki lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: Syn 477 - Matus vs Wayne
Date: Oct 13, 2016

#R1#
Keosayan misses with a straight left.
Keosayan swings for the body but Nilkki moves out of range.
Nilkki checks a leg kick.
Keosayan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #TD#
Keosayan closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Nilkki blocking the ground and pound attempt from Keosayan.
Nilkki tries to roll over but Keosayan keeps him under control.
Nilkki controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Keosayan working the head and body with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nilkki trying to control here.
Nilkki tries to roll over but Keosayan keeps him under control.#T1#
Keosayan is thwarting Nilkki's attempts to control the position.
Nilkki tries to get to full guard but Keosayan has control of the leg.
Nilkki on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nilkki trying to control from the bottom.
Keosayan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nilkki is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Keosayan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Keosayan's back!
Keosayan trying to control the hands but Nilkki breaks the grip.
Keosayan tries to escape the position. #T2#
Nilkki slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Keosayan tries to break free.
Keosayan manages to reverse the position and now he's in Nilkki's guard. Nice work there by Keosayan.
Nilkki working a defensive guard here.
Keosayan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nilkki is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Keosayan trying to control the position from guard on top but Nilkki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Keosayan looking to pass the guard.
Nilkki trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Keosayan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nilkki looking for a sweep. Not yet Nilkki, not yet.
Keosayan trying to control the position from guard on top but Nilkki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Keosayan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nilkki works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nilkki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nilkki tries to close the distance and clinch but Keosayan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Keosayan scores with a body shot.
Nilkki takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nilkki has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nilkki throws a leg kick but Keosayan sees it coming and moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Nilkki 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Keosayan checks a leg kick.
Nilkki misses with an uppercut.
Keosayan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nilkki throws out a loose jab but Keosayan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nilkki walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Keosayan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Keosayan 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#
Nilkki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Keosayan.
Nice sprawl there from Nilkki as Keosayan shoots in.
Nilkki unleashes a big counter combination but Keosayan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Keosayan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Keosayan is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Keosayan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nilkki.
Keosayan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nilkki.
Nilkki works Keosayan's body with a nice hook.
Keosayan looks for the body kick but Nilkki saw that one coming.
Nilkki thuds a left hand into Keosayan's body.
Keosayan lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nilkki throws a body punch but Keosayan moves out of range.
Nilkki throws a body kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keosayan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jab, jab by Nilkki - just one landing.
Keosayan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nilkki tries a low kick but Keosayan avoids it.
Keosayan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keosayan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T1#
Nilkki feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Keosayan's calf.
Nilkki misses with a body shot.
Keosayan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nilkki's sensitive parts.
A clash of legs there as Keosayan blocks the low kick.
Keosayan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Keosayan slips a jab from Nilkki.
Keosayan feinted with a counter takedown.
Nilkki slips a straight right by Keosayan.
And Nilkki responds with a good body kick, but Keosayan manages to step out the way in time.
Nilkki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Keosayan throws out a leg kick but Nilkki moves out of range and Keosayan only half commits.
Keosayan throws a head kick that misses.
Nilkki misses with a looping left.
A leg kick checked by Keosayan.
Keosayan misses with a jab to the body #CL2#
and Nilkki counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nilkki trying to land knees to the body.
Nilkki creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Keosayan's defenses. #T2#
Keosayan takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nilkki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Keosayans head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A body shot lands from Keosayan.
Nilkki misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Keosayan.
Keosayan tries to pull guard but Nilkki holds him up against the cage and eventually Keosayan drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Keosayan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nilkki throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nilkki throws an elbow but misses. #TD#
Keosayan manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Keosayan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nilkki is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Nilkki trying to control the position from guard on top but Keosayan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nilkki wants to pass the guard but Keosayan is keeping the position.
Nilkki trying to control the position from guard on top but Keosayan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Keosayan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nilkki defends it easily.
Nilkki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Keosayan is trying to control the position but Nilkki postures up.
Keosayan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Keosayan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nilkki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Keosayan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nilkki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nilkki trying to control the position from guard on top but Keosayan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Keosayan has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Nilkki doesn't defend quickly enough and Keosayan has managed to lock this one up! Can Nilkki escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Keosayan on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sergey Keosayan!
A victorious Sergey Keosayan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Syn 473 - Kanitz v Rutherford
Date: Sep 25, 2016

#R1#
Nilkki drops his hands momentarily and Matus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nilkki keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Matus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matus is looking to score with low kicks.
Matus throws a jab when Nilkki was well out of range.
Matus connects with a body shot that sends Nilkki's belly button to the back.
A nice inside leg kick there by Matus. That's going to slow Nilkki down.
Nilkki doesn't manage to clinch there - Matus circles away.
Matus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nilkki has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nilkki.
Nilkki throws a shot from downtown. Matus moves away and avoids it.
Nilkki tried to score with a low kick but Matus checks it.
Matus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nilkki.
Matus moves out of range as Nilkki strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matus.
Matus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nilkki misses with a low kick as Matus jumps back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matus tests Nilkki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Matus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nilkki.#T1#
Matus throws the left hand but Nilkki avoids the punch easily.
Matus has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Zoo in the buildup to the fight.
Matus takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nilkki.
Matus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nilkki moves away.
A left lands for Matus.
Nilkki throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Matus to counter with a crisp jab.
Good leg kick by Nilkki there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nilkki looks to land a body kick but Matus moved away.
Matus has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nilkki.
Matus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nilkki.
A nice side step and Nilkki releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Good work by Matus as he checks the leg kick.
Matus throws a body punch but Nilkki moves out of range.
Nilkki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nilkki misses with the combination.
Matus throwing a counter right hand but Nilkki manages to avoid it.
Nilkki stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nilkki throws a low kick, looking for Matus's leg but Matus calmly moves out of range.
Nilkki cracks the inside of Matus's front leg.
Nilkki misses with a straight left.
A thudding body kick lands there by Matus!
Nilkki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nilkki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matus misses with a low kick.
Nilkki attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Matus checks a low kick from Nilkki.
Matus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nilkki misses with a kick to the body.
Matus throws a leg kick but Nilkki sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nilkki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Matus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nilkki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Matus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Matus scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nilkki in his tracks. #T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Matus misses the target.
Nilkki tries to counter with a clinch but Matus shakes him off and moves away.
Nilkki is looking to score with low kicks.
Nilkki is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Matus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nilkki misses with a body kick.
Matus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nilkki connects with an inside leg kick.
Nilkki throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Matus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nilkki throws a good cross that connects.
A low kick from Nilkki is predictable there
and Matus counters with a straight right hand.
Matus looks to score with a jab to the body but Nilkki is just out of range.
Nilkki was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nilkki lands with a hook. Matus tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nilkki keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Matus connects with a crisp jab.
Nilkki misses with a body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matus lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nilkki connects with a solid leg kick. #T4#
Matus moves out of range of the leg kick from Nilkki.
Nilkki misses with a wild body shot.
Nilkki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Matus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL#
Matus clinches with his opponent.
Good body shot from Matus.
Nilkki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Matus avoids it.
Nilkki tries to land knees in the clinch but Matus avoids the damage to the body.
Matus struggles to land a body shot inside as Nilkki controls his hands.
Matus lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Matus lands with a right to the head.
Nilkki utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Matus tries to land knees in the clinch but Nilkki avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matus lands a good knee to the midsection. Nilkki won't want to take too many of those.
Matus is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Matus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Matus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Don Juan Matus will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Matus has closed the distance and engaged Nilkki in a clinch.
Matus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matus can't find room to land a body shot as Nilkki controls the action.
Matus working aggressively here.
Nilkki looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nilkki digs a right hand into Matus's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Matus's gas tank.
Matus is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Matus lands a body shot.
Nilkki throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Matus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Matus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nilkki tries to work over Matus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nilkki prevents a body shot from Matus.
Matus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nilkki prevents a body shot from Matus.
Matus has a couple of punches blocked by Nilkki. #T1#
Matus tries a body shot but Nilkki blocks it.
Nilkki comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A head punch on the inside from Nilkki fails to land.
A short left from Matus.
Matus swings wildly with an uppercut but Nilkki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice elbow from Nilkki.
Matus using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nilkki has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Matus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nilkki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Matus is defending well for now.
Nilkki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Matus backwards.
Matus tries to throw a body punch but Nilkki avoids it by throwing Matus back against the cage.
Matus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Matus working hard to break the clinch.
Matus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matus misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Matus.
Nilkki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nilkki's elbow. #T2#
Nilkki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nilkki as Matus tries to tie him up.
Matus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nilkki gets through Matus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Matus swings wildly with an uppercut but Nilkki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Don Juan Matus has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Matus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nilkki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nilkki throws an elbow but it misses.
Matus tries to throw a body punch but Nilkki avoids it by throwing Matus back against the cage.
Nilkki tries to throw a body punch but Matus avoids it by throwing Nilkki back against the cage.
Nilkki trying to land knees to the body.
Nilkki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Matuss head.
Matus avoiding damage as Nilkki throws knees to the body.
Nilkki working aggressively here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nilkki throws an elbow but misses. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nilkki.
Matus lands with a left to the head.
Matus blocking some punches.
Matus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nilkki pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Matus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matus misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nilkki.
Nilkki lands a good knee to the midsection. Matus won't want to take too many of those.
Knees to the body from Nilkki.
Matus has a couple of punches blocked by Nilkki.
Matus avoiding damage as Nilkki throws knees to the body.
Nilkki lands an uppercut.
Nilkki blocks a body shot from Matus.
Nilkki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matus avoiding damage as Nilkki throws knees to the body.
Matus blocks an elbow strike.
Matus managing to block the knees to the body from Nilkki.
Nilkki throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Matus tries to land a knee to the head but Nilkki blocks with his arms.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nilkki.
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!
Nilkki pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nilkki blocks a body shot from Matus.
Matus tries to land a knee to the head but Nilkki blocks with his arms.
Matus tries to break free but Nilkki pushes him back against the cage.
Matus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nilkki's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nilkki.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nilkki just misses with a elbow thrown towards Matus's brow.
Matus throws a punch but it's blocked by Nilkki.
Matus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nilkki.
Nilkki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Matus lands a body punch.
Nilkki misses with a knee strike.
Nilkki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matus managing to block the knees to the body from Nilkki.
Matus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pikku Nilkki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Matus throws a wild body kick that Nilkki sees coming a mile off.
A lazy left from Matus finds it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Matus.
Nilkki checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nilkki throws out a counter right but Matus avoids it with no problem.
Nilkki on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nilkki takes one to the side of the head.
Nilkki sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The fighters circling - Nilkki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A counter left hand to the body from Matus misses its target.
Nilkki scores with a nice body kick.
Nilkki checks a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nilkki checks a leg kick.
Nilkki wants to counter the offense by Matus and move into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matus misses with a body shot.
Nilkki connects with a solid leg kick.
Matus is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nilkki lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Matus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nilkki throws a leg kick but Matus sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T1#
Nilkki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matus.
Nilkki tries to land a front kick but Matus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Matus lands a glancing blow to the side of Nilkki's head.
Matus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matus throws a body shot but no joy.
Matus tries a low kick but Nilkki avoids it.
Nilkki misses the jab.
Matus throws a poor cross that misses
and Nilkki counters with a thumping low kick.
Nilkki pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Matus throws a body shot but no joy.
Nilkki sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Matus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nilkki tries a head kick but it misses.
Nilkki lands with a kick to the temple. Matus shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nilkki checks a leg kick.
Nilkki misses with a wild combination.
Matus seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T2#
Nilkki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matus.
A nice inside leg kick there by Matus. That's going to slow Nilkki down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nilkki swings for the body but Matus moves out of range.
Matus swings widly with a right hand
and Nilkki counters with a nice kick to the body.
Nilkki misses with a head kick.
Nilkki lands a lovely overhand right.
Nilkki misses with a leg kick.
Matus quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Nilkki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Matus can pounce on him.
Matus lands a jab.
Nilkki throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nilkki slips a jab and a cross from Matus.
Nilkki steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Matus.
Matus with a nice cross.
Both fighters circling a little - Nilkki finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T3#
The fighters circling - Nilkki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matus cracks Nilkki with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Matus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nilkki throws a poor cross that misses
and Matus counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Matus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nilkki, pushing him back against the cage.
Matus misses with a body punch.
Matus misses with a body punch.
Nilkki pushes Matus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nilkki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Matus backwards.
Matus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nilkki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Nilkki fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Matus.
Nilkki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Matus backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matus lands a body shot.
Matus will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T4#
Still in the clinch, Nilkki scores with a nice short uppercut.
Matus lands a body shot.
Matus misses with a body punch.
Nilkki working aggressively here.
Nilkki tries to land knees in the clinch but Matus avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Matus fails to land.
Matus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nilkki's elbow.
Nilkki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Matus.
Matus throws a head punch that misses.
Matus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matus wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nilkki lands a shoulder strike.
Nilkki unloads a knee to the mid-section. Matus lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nilkki lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Nilkki on the inside.
Matus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Matus avoiding damage as Nilkki throws knees to the body.
Matus scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Don Juan Matus did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Nilkki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Matus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Don Juan Matus is winning the standup battle so far.
Matus moves out of range of the body kick.
Nilkki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Matus.
A head kick from Matus lands but Nilkki takes it in his stride.
Matus motions for Nilkki to come forward. Matus throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nilkki tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nilkki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Matus can pounce on him.
Nilkki tries to clinch but Matus moves out of range.
Matus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A slow jab from Matus misses its intended target.
Matus walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Nilkki.
Matus slips a jab from Nilkki.
Matus getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nilkki closes the distance and lands a one-two.
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!
Nilkki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matus moves away.#T1#
Matus blocks the body kick.
Matus tries to bum rush Nilkki with a series of wild strikes but Nilkki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A good leg kick by Matus.
Nilkki misses with a low kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nilkki, as that shot connected.
Matus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nilkki needs to keep his hands up - Matus had a free shot at his head there.
Nilkki moves out of range of the leg kick from Matus.
Matus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nilkki moves away.
Matus avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nilkki throws a push kick but Matus slaps the foot to one side.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nilkki.
Matus works Nilkki's body with a nice hook.
Nilkki connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nilkki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T2#
Nilkki misses with a body kick.
Nilkki throws a shot from downtown. Matus moves away and avoids it.
Nilkki throws a push kick but Matus slaps the foot to one side.
Nilkki throws an overhand right that lands on Matus's shoulder, as Matus tries to avoid the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nilkki throws a hook to the side of Matus's head but Matus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nilkki throws out a powerful jab.
Nilkki misses with an attempted mid kick.
A good leg kick by Matus. #CL#
Matus clinches.
Nilkki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nilkki's elbow.
Matus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matus blocks a body shot from Nilkki.
Nilkki lands a body shot.
Matus working aggressively here. #T3##BC#
Matus breaks the clinch.
Matus takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nilkki takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A lazy body kick from Matus
and Matus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Nilkki darts in and clinches Matus up against the cage.
Nilkki pushes off an throws an elbow but Matus leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Nilkki.
A right handed body shot lands from Matus.
Matus avoiding damage as Nilkki throws knees to the body.
Nilkki blocking some punches.
Matus throws a punch but it's blocked by Nilkki.
Matus lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nilkki managing to block the knees to the body from Matus.
A knee to the head by Matus.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matus fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4##BC#
Matus breaks the clinch.
Matus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nilkki slips a straight right by Matus.
Nilkki fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Matus has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Matus throws a hook to the side of Nilkki's head but Nilkki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A thudding body kick lands there by Nilkki!
Matus blocks a leg kick.
Matus thows a body kick. Nilkki tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nilkki takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Matus throws a body punch but Nilkki moves out of range.
Nilkki appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL#
Matus moves into the clinch successfully.
Matus tries to work over Nilkki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matus avoiding damage as Nilkki throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Don Juan Matus will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Nilkki lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Matus looks to score with a jab to the body but Nilkki is just out of range.
Nice body punch from Nilkki.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Matus lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nilkki has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nilkki and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Matus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nilkki can pounce on him.
Matus is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nilkki misses with an uppercut
and Matus counters with a leg kick.
Matus's corner calls for a 1-2. Matus obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Matus throws a sloppy head kick and Nilkki moves out of range easily.
Matus throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nilkki blocks a low kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Matus.
Nilkki throws a front kick aimed at Matus's knee but Matus avoids it well.
Nilkki looks to land a left hand but Matus moved out of range nicely.
Matus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matus throws a shot to the body. #T1#
A low kick from Nilkki misses
and Matus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nilkki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matus misses the shot to the body.
Matus misses with a low kick as Nilkki jumps back.
Nilkki checks a low kick from Matus.
Nilkki lands the left hand.
Good shot there by Matus.
Nilkki lands a nice leg kick that just misses Matus's sensitive parts. #CL#
Matus moves into the clinch.
Nilkki stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nilkki throws a head punch that misses.
Nilkki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Matus backwards.
Matus wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nilkki tries a knee to the head but Matus blocks it.
Matus throws a punch but it's blocked by Nilkki.
Pikku Nilkki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nilkki tries to land knees in the clinch but Matus avoids the damage to the body.
Nilkki utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matus misses with a body punch.
Nilkki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nilkki blocks an uppercut.
Nilkki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Matus.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matus.
Nilkki tries to land knees in the clinch but Matus avoids the damage to the body.
Matus lands with a light punch inside.
Nilkki comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nilkki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Matus avoids it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nilkki.
Matus throws a punch but it's blocked by Nilkki.
Nilkki with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Matus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Matus misses with a body punch. #T3#
Nilkki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nilkki missing with knees to the body.
Nilkki misses with a punch to the body.
Matus struggles to land a body shot inside as Nilkki controls his hands.
Nilkki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matus lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Matus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nilkki's elbow.
Matus throws a head punch that misses.
Matus with a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Pikku Nilkki has been cut.
Nilkki presses Matus against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Matus misses with some punches.
Matus wants to break free but Nilkki has control.
Matus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Matus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A leg kick checked by Matus.
Matus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nilkki.
Nilkki feints a jab promting Matus to slip. Nilkki then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Matus slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T4#
Nilkki tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matus throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Matus lands a jab to the head.
Nilkki goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nilkki thows a body kick. Matus tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Matus moves out of range of the body kick from Nilkki.
Nilkki takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Matus swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nilkki.
Matus misses with a head kick.
Matus tries a head kick but it misses.
Nilkki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matus.
Don Juan Matus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nilkki walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nilkki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Matus counters with a thumping low kick.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 49:47
Judge William Gold scores the fight 49:46
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Juan Matus!
Don Juan Matus decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Syn 470 - Turpin vs Rasputin
Date: Sep 12, 2016

#R1#
Nilkki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Beckett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nilkki wants to counter the offense by Beckett and move into the clinch position.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nilkki, as that shot connected.
Beckett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nilkki.
Nilkki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Beckett manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Beckett fails to land the takedown.
A swing and a miss from Beckett.
Nilkki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nilkki with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A slow jab from Nilkki misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beckett throws a lazy right hand but Nilkki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nilkki closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beckett. Nilkki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beckett sets himself, and Nilkki steps forward looking for the clinch! Beckett avoids it this time.
Beckett gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Nilkki counters with an outside leg kick.
Nilkki darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1#
Nilkki tries to clinch but Beckett is having none of it.
Nilkki takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nilkki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beckett.
Pikku Nilkki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nilkki doesn't manage to clinch there - Beckett circles away.
Beckett jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nilkki cracks Beckett with an open hand slap.
Nilkki takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nilkki throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Beckett counters with a shoot takedown. Nilkki fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beckett postures up and lands a big shot to Nilkki's brow.
Nilkki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Beckett manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nilkki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Beckett bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nilkki's guard. #REVR##T2#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nilkki holds on and takes a little breather.
Beckett is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nilkki wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Nilkki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Beckett trying to control the position from guard on top but Nilkki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beckett preventing the sweep. #T3#
Beckett wants to control from the top but Nilkki keeps moving.
Beckett loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nilkki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Beckett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nilkki is keeping the position for now.
Beckett missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Beckett throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Beckett tries to keep at a distance but Nilkki has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nilkki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Beckett is defending well for now.#T4#
Nilkki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Beckett backwards.
Nilkki has Beckett pressed against the cage, preventing Beckett from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Beckett just leaning against Nilkki, taking a breather. #BC#
Beckett's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Beckett tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nilkki sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Beckett somewhat.
Nilkki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Beckett throws a head kick that misses.
Nilkki cracks the inside of Beckett's front leg.
Beckett takes one to the side of the head.
Beckett scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
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!
Nilkki cracks Beckett with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jim Beckett will probably get the nod.
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#
Beckett defending well as Nilkki loads up on a big left hand.
Pikku Nilkki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Beckett slips under a jab.
Nilkki on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Beckett. Beckett obviously looking to wear him down.
Beckett takes one to the side of the head.
Beckett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nilkki.
Beckett throws a body shot but no joy.
Nilkki doesn't manage to clinch there - Beckett circles away.
Beckett goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nilkki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nilkki with a nice cross.
Beckett walks into a stiff left hand from Nilkki.
Nilkki has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beckett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nilkki manages to avoid it.#TD#
Beckett shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nilkki is trying to defend but Beckett finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
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!
Beckett lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T1#
Nilkki gets full guard.
Nilkki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Beckett manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Nilkki trying to control but Beckett is working from the bottom.
Beckett wants to hit a switch here but Nilkki passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Beckett there! #T2#
Nilkki prevents Beckett from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beckett is working hard here to advance position.
Beckett is squirming around, avoiding Nilkki's attempts to control the action.
Beckett regains half guard.#T3#
Nilkki content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Beckett is looking to improve his position.
Nilkki is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Beckett is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nilkki is thwarting Beckett's attempts to control the position.
Well, if Nilkki is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nilkki scores with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pikku Nilkki 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#
Nilkki clobbers Beckett with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nilkki lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Beckett throws a body shot but no joy.
Beckett tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Beckett seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nilkki tries to work over Beckett's front leg with a kick but Beckett checks it.
Nilkki scores with a jab to the head.
Beckett blocks a jab.
Nilkki misses with a wild body shot.
Beckett pushes Nilkki away with a front kick.
Beckett lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beckett fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nilkki steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Beckett.
Nilkki takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Beckett shoots in for a takedown but Nilkki shows good takedown defense.
Nilkki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Beckett moves out of range of the body kick from Nilkki. #T1#
Nilkki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Beckett throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Beckett looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Beckett getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nilkki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Beckett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nilkki.
Beckett moves out of range of the strikes.
Nilkki throws the kick towards the body but Beckett avoids it.
Pikku Nilkki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nilkki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Beckett appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A head kick misses from Nilkki.
Beckett throws a hook but Nilkki avoids it easily.
Nilkki throws a counter combo.
Nilkki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beckett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Beckett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nilkki.#T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Beckett.
The fighters circle momentarily. Beckett darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nilkki lets loose with a powerful body kick. Beckett will feel that in the morning.
Beckett thumps Nilkki with a low kick.
Beckett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nilkki was well out of range. Poor timing from Beckett.
Beckett bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crunch! Beckett slams his shin into Nilkki's torso.
Nilkki bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nilkki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nilkki checks a leg kick.
Beckett takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Beckett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Beckett throws a hook but Nilkki blocks it.
Beckett lunges at Nilkki with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nilkki's hand. #T3#
Beckett throws a push kick but Nilkki slaps the foot to one side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beckett. Nilkki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beckett connects with a single shot there.
Nilkki feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Beckett's calf.
Beckett takes a swing at Nilkki's ribcage but misses.
Nilkki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beckett.
Beckett checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nilkki tries to score with a low kick but Beckett moves his leg out of the way.
Beckett looks to score with a jab to the body but Nilkki is just out of range.
A lazy left from Nilkki finds it's target.
Beckett misses with a body shot.
Beckett misses with a body punch #CL2#
and Nilkki counters by clinching up.
Nilkki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Beckett tries to pull guard but Nilkki won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Beckett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nilkki lands an elbow inside that Beckett shrugs off. #T4#
A frustrated look appears on Beckett's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Beckett wants to get back to striking at distance but Nilkki won't allow it.
Beckett slowing the pace effectively.
Beckett is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nilkki to keep the fight standing.
Nilkki working aggressively here.
Nilkki lands a damaging elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nilkki prevents a body shot from Beckett.
Beckett is trying to force a seperation but Nilkki has the dominant position.#BC#
Beckett breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Nilkki rushes Beckett and presses him up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nilkki.
Nilkki throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Beckett just leaning against Nilkki, taking a breather.
Nilkki gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nilkki lands a nice uppercut.
Beckett is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Beckett tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nilkki just stands there and leans against the cage.
Beckett wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pikku Nilkki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nilkki 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pikku Nilkki!
Pikku Nilkki spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: Syn 464 - Wayne vs. Donowitz
Date: Aug 17, 2016

#R1#
Nilkki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nilkki takes one to the chin there.
Nilkki avoids the body shot from McBain.
Nilkki tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nilkki misses with an attempted mid kick.
A big right from McBain misses.
Nilkki slips under a jab.
Nilkki throws a wild body kick that McBain sees coming a mile off.
McBain motions for Nilkki to come forward. McBain throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McBain throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nilkki tries to close the distance and clinch but McBain swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McBain throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nilkki on the side of the head.
Nilkki takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nilkki throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McBain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McBain ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McBain scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nilkki in his tracks.
McBain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McBain goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McBain looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McBain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nilkki.
McBain is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
McBain throws a hook but Nilkki avoids it easily.#T1#
Nilkki throws a low kick, looking for McBain's leg but McBain calmly moves out of range.
McBain misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nilkki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
No joy there for McBain, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McBain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A clash of legs there as Nilkki blocks the low kick.
Nilkki misses with a head kick.
McBain attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nilkki missing with a left hand there. McBain was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab lands there for Nilkki.
Peter McBain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McBain digs a good hook to Nilkki's body.
Nilkki's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McBain connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nilkki scrambles back to his feet.
Nilkki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McBain.
McBain connects with the punch.
A big left from McBain misses.
McBain tries to score with a low kick but Nilkki moves his leg out of the way.
Nilkki appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nilkki cracks McBain with a good jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McBain throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McBain sets himself, and Nilkki steps forward looking for the clinch! McBain avoids it this time.
McBain throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T2#
Nilkki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nilkki darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nilkki connects with a jab.
McBain looks to land a left hand but Nilkki moved out of range nicely.
McBain misses the shot to the body.
Nilkki fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McBain has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nilkki looks to land a right hand but McBain moved out of range.
Nilkki throws out a loose jab but McBain uses good head movement to avoid it.
McBain throws a jab but it's blocked by Nilkki.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nilkki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McBain throws a sloppy head kick and Nilkki moves out of range easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for McBain.
Nilkki drops his hands momentarily and McBain takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nilkki throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nilkki blocks a head kick by McBain.
Nilkki throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McBain.
Nilkki looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T3#
McBain checks a low kick from Nilkki.
McBain on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nilkki. Nilkki obviously looking to wear him down.
Nilkki throws a body kick that misses
and McBain counters with a nice body shot.
McBain shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nilkki eats them both and turns towards McBain to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nilkki slips a jab from McBain.
Nilkki misses with a body kick.
McBain throws a leg kick which misses Nilkki's front leg but catches the back leg as Nilkki tries to avoid it.
Nilkki moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nilkki attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nilkki takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McBain displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nilkki throws out the jab.
Nilkki checks a leg kick.
Nilkki misses with a body kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Nilkki checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nice body kick from McBain.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nilkki walks into a left hand.
A big right from McBain misses.
McBain lands with a nice body kick.
Nilkki misses with a body kick.#T4#
McBain looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nilkki avoids the body shot from McBain.
Nilkki tries a head kick but it misses.
McBain throws a push kick but Nilkki slaps the foot to one side.
Nilkki is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
McBain smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McBain is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McBain tests Nilkki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nilkki slips a straight right by McBain.
McBain takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nilkki misses with a kick to the body.
McBain dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nilkki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McBain feints and then cracks Nilkki's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nilkki down.
McBain circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nilkki moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nilkki motions for McBain to come forward. Nilkki throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McBain swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nilkki scores with a leg kick.
McBain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nilkki attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter McBain dominated that round.
That's time! McBain's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A chopping leg kick lands by McBain.
McBain cracks Nilkki with a good jab.
McBain slips a straight right by Nilkki.
Peter McBain is winning the standup battle so far.
McBain smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McBain jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McBain avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nilkki chopping away at his opponent's legs.
No joy there for McBain, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good work by Nilkki as he checks the leg kick.
Nilkki checks a leg kick nicely.
McBain lands a head kick. Nilkki smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
McBain avoids the body shot from Nilkki.
McBain avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McBain tries to bum rush Nilkki with a series of wild strikes but Nilkki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McBain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McBain's corner calls for a 1-2. McBain obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A swing and a miss from Nilkki.
McBain dips to his left and cracks Nilkki with an uppercut!
McBain connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nilkki. Nilkki circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
Nilkki misses with a wild body shot.
McBain is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nilkki throws a jab when McBain was well out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Nilkki might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, McBain has got the better of the exchanges.
Nilkki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McBain is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nilkki can do to turn this around?
McBain swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nilkki throws a body shot but no joy.
Nilkki chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nilkki scores with a kick to the body.
McBain looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The fighters circling - Nilkki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nilkki feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McBain's calf.
McBain takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nilkki cracks McBain with a good jab.
It looks like McBain has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Nilkki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nilkki lunges at McBain with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McBain's hand.
McBain throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Nilkki to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nilkki moves out of range as McBain throws a body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McBain, right into the meat.
Nilkki slips under a jab.#T2#
Nilkki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McBain scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McBain throws a low kick but Nilkki avoids it.
Nilkki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nilkki throws the kick towards the body but McBain avoids it.#CL2#
Nilkki pushes McBain up against the cage in a clinch.
McBain managing to block the knees to the body from Nilkki.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McBain can't break the clinch.
Nilkki misses with an elbow over the top.
McBain tries to break the clinch but Nilkki is controlling the position.
McBain wants to get back to striking at distance but Nilkki won't allow it.
Nilkki missing with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Nilkki obliges.
McBain wants to break the clinch but can't.
McBain is trying to break free.
McBain has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McBain wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on McBain's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T3#
Nilkki lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Peter McBain has been cut.
McBain's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McBain looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nilkki lands a right hand that snaps the head of McBain backwards.
Nilkki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McBain is trying to break free.#BC#
McBain manages to break the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by McBain. That's going to slow Nilkki down.
McBain tries a head kick but it misses.
Nilkki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McBain can pounce on him.
McBain looks to land a body kick but Nilkki moved away.
Nilkki goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McBain avoids a kick to the body.
Nilkki takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McBain misses with a hook.
McBain throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Nilkki counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
McBain is trying to break the clinch but Nilkki has him pressed against the cage.
Nilkki fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
McBain has had enough of the clinch but Nilkki keeps him there for the moment.
McBain blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
McBain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McBain throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nilkki has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Nilkki lands a slapping body shot.
McBain throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nilkki lands a nice looking kick to the body. McBain takes a step back to recover.
Nilkki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nilkki swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McBain.#CL2#
Nilkki pushes McBain up against the cage in a clinch.
Nilkki stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nilkki tries to land knees in the clinch but McBain avoids the damage to the body.
McBain wants to break free but Nilkki has control.
Nilkki scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
McBain breaks the clinch.
Nilkki throws a hook to the side of McBain's head but McBain sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McBain fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nilkki.
Left hook, right uppercut from McBain.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Pikku Nilkki will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Peter McBain's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
McBain lands with a nice body punch.
McBain throws a head kick that misses.
McBain lands with a nice body punch.
An inside leg kick from McBain misses.
McBain misses with a left hand
and Nilkki counters with a straight right hand.
McBain throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
McBain throws a body punch but Nilkki moves out of range.
McBain throws a big shot that misses.
Nilkki misses with a wild combination.
McBain misses with an uppercut.
McBain has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nilkki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for McBain.
Nilkki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McBain moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nilkki blocks a jab.
Nilkki connects with a leg kick. McBain looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McBain takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McBain throws a head kick that half lands. #T1#
Nilkki misses with a body kick.
Nilkki fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McBain is out of range.
Nilkki throws out a loose jab but McBain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nilkki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nilkki tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nilkki lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McBain fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nilkki checks it well.
Nice uppercut there from McBain.
Nilkki closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nilkki tries to clinch but McBain is having none of it.
McBain on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nilkki checks a leg kick.
Nilkki looks to land a right hand but McBain moved out of range.
McBain is looking to counter punch.
McBain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McBain rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nilkki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McBain avoids a kick to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from McBain misses the target.
McBain throws a leg kick but Nilkki moved away.
McBain connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nilkki sizes up McBain with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nilkki cracks McBain with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McBain throws a body shot but no joy.
Nilkki throws a good cross that connects.
Nilkki throws a hook but McBain blocks it.
McBain looks to land a body kick but Nilkki moved away.
McBain finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McBain scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nilkki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McBain throws a hook but Nilkki blocks it.
McBain on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nilkki throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McBain buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McBain on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
McBain avoids a kick to the body.
Nilkki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McBain.
Nilkki takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McBain blocks the body kick. #T3#
Nilkki avoids the body shot from McBain.
McBain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McBain with a jab.
Nilkki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McBain pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McBain takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nilkki has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McBain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nilkki manages to avoid it.
Nilkki throws out a counter right but McBain avoids it with no problem.
Nilkki takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nilkki throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nilkki lands with a good body shot.
McBain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McBain checks the leg kick.
Nilkki tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McBain is able to avoid easily.
Nilkki throws a leg kick which misses McBain's front leg but catches the back leg as McBain tries to avoid it.
Nilkki throws a head kick that misses.
Nilkki misses with a body kick.
McBain scores with a nice right hand. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McBain looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McBain throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nilkki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Nilkki pushes McBain up against the cage in a clinch.
Nilkki lands a nice uppercut.
McBain has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McBain working hard to break the clinch.
McBain wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nilkki has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
McBain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McBain chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nilkki can pounce on him.
McBain pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nilkki scores with a nice head shot.
Nilkki connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nilkki swinging wildly here.
Nilkki's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nilkki lands a slapping body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pikku Nilkki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nilkki 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pikku Nilkki!
Pikku Nilkki tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: SP-ICON:Hound V.S. Nikki
Date: Jul 02, 2016

#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hound.
Hound 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.
Nilkki is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hound.#CUT2#
It looks like Pikku Nilkki has been cut.
Hound tries to bum rush Nilkki with a series of wild strikes but Nilkki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nilkki misses with an uppercut. Hound saw that one coming.
Nilkki slips a jab and a cross from Hound.
Hound takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A punch combination from Hound misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hound uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nilkki has time to react.
Hound shoots in but no luck this time.
Nilkki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
Hound tries to keep at a distance but Nilkki has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hound tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Hound misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hound struggles to land a body shot inside as Nilkki controls his hands.
Hound tries to pull guard but Nilkki won't allow it.
Pikku Nilkki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Hound.
A shot in the inside from Nilkki. #CUT#
It looks like The Hound has been cut.
Nilkki lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Nilkki. #TD2#
Hound is trying to trip Nilkki. He has hold of a leg but Nilkki is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hound persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Nilkki looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nilkki wants to sweep but no luck.
Hound scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
Nilkki looking for a sweep. Not yet Nilkki, not yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hound's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nilkki is on top in guard. #REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hound is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nilkki being controlled here momentarily.
Nilkki trying to control the position from guard on top but Hound is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Nilkki content to stall in guard here.
Nilkki continues to stall.
Nilkki stopping the sweep attempt from Hound.#SUB2#
Hound is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nilkki is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nilkki passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hound manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hound sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nilkki regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hound postures up.
Hound chips away with some ground and pound.
Nilkki pulls Hound in close to his closed guard and prevents Hound from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nilkki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Hound dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Hound's corner calls for a 1-2. Hound obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hound is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hound on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nilkki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hound looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nilkki looks to land a body kick but Hound moved away.
Hound feints a jab promting Nilkki to slip. Hound then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nilkki slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hound shoots in and drives through. Nilkki sprawls well.
Nilkki throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The Hound is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hound lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nilkki circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hound ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nilkki with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hound to score with a decent uppercut.
Nilkki gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nilkki misses with a low kick. #T1#
Nilkki throws a leg kick which misses Hound's front leg but catches the back leg as Hound tries to avoid it.
Nilkki ducks under a wild hook from Hound.
Nilkki feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nilkki attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It seemed like Hound was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A slow jab from Hound misses its intended target.
Hound has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nilkki misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Hound closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nilkki to the mat! Nilkki manages to get full guard.
Nilkki wants to sweep but no luck.
Hound trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The Hound has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hound missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hound postures up.
Nilkki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hound trying to control but Nilkki is working from the bottom.
Hound has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nilkki has control of Hound's left arm, preventing Hound from doing any damage.
Nilkki might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Nilkki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nilkki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hound manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Hound looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nilkki is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Hound is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nilkki defends well.
Hound not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nilkki has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3#
Nilkki wants to stand but Hound is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hound looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nilkki passes Hound's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hound trying to hold on to Nilkki's head to control him but Nilkki postures up.
Hound makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hound.#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.
Hound working a defensive guard here.
Hound avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hound looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nilkki is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nilkki throws the left hand but Hound avoids the punch easily.
Hound has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nilkki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nilkki wants to land a leg kick but Hound is out of range. #CL#
Nilkki has closed the distance and engaged Hound in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but The Hound will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Hound looks to score with a jab to the body but Nilkki is just out of range.
Nilkki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD2#
Hound closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Nilkki avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hound.
Nilkki works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nilkki working a defensive guard here.
Nilkki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hound trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Hound drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hound jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nilkki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nilkki looking for a sweep. Not yet Nilkki, not yet.
Hound trying to control the position from guard on top but Nilkki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nilkki is trying to control the position but Hound postures up. #T1#
Nilkki controlling the position.
Hound looking to pass the guard.
Nilkki being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hound lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nilkki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hound throws out the jab.
Nilkki lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hound's sensitive parts.
Nilkki takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nilkki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hound sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Hound moves out of range of the strikes.
Hound scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nilkki in his tracks.
Hound misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nilkki throws a right hand that Hound ducks under and follows up with a left that Hound also avoids with ease.
Nilkki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nilkki connects with a single shot there.
Hound keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hound lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nilkki.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice jab there from Hound.
A left lands for Hound.
Nilkki is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Hound's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#CL#
Nilkki drives through and clinches with Hound against the cage. #T3#
Nilkki throws a punch but it's blocked by Hound.
Hound misses with some punches.
Hound swings wildly with an uppercut but Nilkki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hound swings wildly with an uppercut but Nilkki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good body shot from Nilkki.
Nilkki can't find room to land a body shot as Hound controls the action.
Hound throws a punch but it's blocked by Nilkki.
Nilkki throws a punch but it's blocked by Hound.
Nilkki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nilkki.
Nilkki lands a nice elbow.
Nilkki tries a body shot but Hound blocks it.
Hound pushes Nilkki back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nilkki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hound backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Nilkki. #T4#
Hound blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nilkki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nilkki lands a nice elbow.
Nilkki blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nilkki.
Our sources have told us that Nilkki has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Nilkki lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nilkki lands with a short shot to the head.
Nilkki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hound lands with a short shot to the head.
Hound is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nilkki to keep the fight standing.
Nilkki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Knees to the body from Nilkki.
Hound tries to pull guard but Nilkki won't allow it.
Hound takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nilkki lands with a left to the head.
Hound lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nilkki backwards.
Nilkki prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pikku Nilkki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Hound.
Hound misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Pikku Nilkki did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Hound uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nilkki.
Nilkki tries to land a body kick
and Hound counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nilkki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hound misses with a hook.
Nilkki half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nilkki throws a front kick aimed at Hound's knee but Hound avoids it well.
Hound throws a jab when Nilkki was well out of range.
Hound tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nilkki misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hound looks to land a right hand but Nilkki moved out of range.
Nilkki takes one to the chin there.
Hound falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nilkki makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T1#
Nilkki stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nilkki wants it to stay on the feet.
Nilkki is looking to counter the offense by Hound and move into the clinch.
Nilkki throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hound.
Nilkki misses with a lunging right hand
and Hound counters with a series of strikes. Nilkki will be more careful next time no doubt.
The fighters circling - Hound throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hound throws the left hand but Nilkki avoids the punch easily.
Nilkki defending well as Hound loads up on a big left hand.
The Hound seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hound misses the body punch
and Nilkki counters with an outside leg kick.
Nilkki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hound throws a lazy right hand but Nilkki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nilkki appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hound defending well as Nilkki loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Hound with a hook.
Hound scores with a jab. Nilkki acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hound's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nilkki dodges the punch combination from Hound.
Nilkki throws a nice outside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nilkki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nilkki is looking to score with low kicks.
Donk. Nilkki catches Hound right on the button with a cross.
No joy there for Hound, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nilkki tried to score with a low kick but Hound checks it.#T3#
Hound takes a swing at Nilkki's ribcage but misses.
Hound throws a lazy uppercut
and Nilkki counters with a leg kick.
Nilkki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hound moves away.
Hound scores with a hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Nilkki.
Hound swinging wildly here.
Nilkki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A bone on bone clash there as Hound blocks the leg kick.
Hound misses with a right hand #CL#
and Nilkki counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nilkki.
Hound blocks an uppercut.
Nilkki presses Hound against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hound is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#T4#
Nilkki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hound misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nilkki is working Hound over against the cage.
A short uppercut from Nilkki.
Hound misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nilkki landing knees to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hound swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hound fails to pull guard.
Nilkki lands an elbow inside.
Nilkki is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hound misses with some punches.
Hound's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Nilkki.
Hound misses with a punch on the inside.
Hound jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nilkki walks away with a smile on his face. Hound gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pikku Nilkki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Hound.#CL#
Nilkki darts in and clinches Hound up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pikku Nilkki had his way with The Hound in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Nilkki lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
An inside leg kick from Nilkki misses.
Hound misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hound throws a big shot that misses.
Nilkki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hound.
Hound throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nilkki throwing a counter right hand but Hound manages to avoid it.
Hound connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nilkki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nilkki will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nilkki looks to throw the jab but Hound is out of range.
Hound looks to land a left hand but Nilkki moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Hound checks a low kick from Nilkki.
Hound misses with a two punch combination.
Nilkki ducks under a wild hook from Hound.
Hound lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nilkki circles away quickly and effectively.
Nilkki throwing a counter right hand but Hound manages to avoid it.
Hound throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nilkki.
Nilkki is looking to slow Hound down with leg kicks. #TD2#
Hound changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nilkki looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Nilkki struggling a bit here.
Nilkki sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Nilkki trying to control but Hound postures up. #T2#
Hound working the head and body with strikes.
Hound thows a huge punch but Nilkki dodges it nicely.
Nilkki tries to get to full guard but Hound has control of the leg.
Hound thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nilkki avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hound.
Hound thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nilkki's head.
Nilkki keeping control of the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hound is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hound with the ground and pound but Nilkki uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T3#
Nilkki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hound won't allow Nilkki to sweep him here.
Hound wants to control from the top but Nilkki keeps moving.
Hound throwing strikes from guard but Nilkki blocks nicely.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hound chips away with some ground and pound.
Hound not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hound throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hound jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hound looks to land a combination but Nilkki avoids it well.
Hound throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nilkki throws a sloppy head kick and Hound moves out of range easily.
Hound is looking for the big counter here.
Nilkki scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hound tests Nilkki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nilkki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hound looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Nilkki has closed the distance and engaged Hound in a clinch.
Nilkki has a couple of punches blocked by Hound.
Nilkki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nilkki can't find room to land a body shot as Hound controls the action.
Hound is trying to drag Nilkki to the mat but Nilkki just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nilkki creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hound's defenses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to The Hound.
I think Hound has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 47:48
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 47:48
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 49:46

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

Event: SP-ICON:Jangles V.S. Richards
Date: May 21, 2016

#R1#
Balor lands a jab to Nilkki's midsection.
A slow jab from Nilkki misses its intended target.
It looked like Balor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A punch combination from Balor misses.
Nilkki loads up on a big right hand but Balor slips the punch.
Balor misses with a head kick.
Nilkki thumps Balor with a low kick.
Balor takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nilkki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Balor. That did some damage!
Balor checks the leg kick.
Balor is looking to chop away at Nilkki's legs.
Balor misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Balor thinks about countering with a head kick.
Nilkki throws a right and a left that Balor avoids nicely.
Balor blocks the body kick.
Pikku Nilkki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Balor misses with a wild body shot.
Nilkki throws a low kick but Balor moves out of range easily. #T1#
Nilkki thows a body kick. Balor tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nilkki throws a push kick but Balor slaps the foot to one side.
Nilkki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nilkki scoring well with a low kick there.
Balor shoots in and drives through. Nilkki sprawls well.
Balor throws a leg kick but Nilkki sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pikku Nilkki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nilkki misses with a leg kick
and Balor counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nilkki's corner calls for a 1-2. Nilkki obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL2#
Nilkki darts in and clinches Balor up against the cage.
Balor digs a right hand into Nilkki's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nilkki's gas tank.
Balor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Balor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nilkki pushes Balor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nilkki misses with some punches.
Nilkki misses with an elbow over the top.
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!
Balor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nilkki told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.#T2#
Balor lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nilkki lands a body punch.
Balor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Balor tries a body shot but Nilkki blocks it. #TD#
Balor is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Nilkki can't fight it off and eventually Balor manages to take the fight to the floor. Nilkki looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Balor trying to control the position from guard on top but Nilkki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balor wants to pass the guard but Nilkki is keeping the position.
Balor is working hard here to advance position.
Nilkki wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Nilkki wants to hit a switch here but Balor passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Nilkki there!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nilkki is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nilkki blocking the ground and pound. #SUB#
Balor is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Nilkki can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Balor punishing his opponent with strikes.
Balor trying to control but Nilkki is having none of it. #T4#
Nilkki can't escape the position.
Nilkki 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.
Nilkki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Balor wants to pass the guard but Nilkki is defending well.
Balor is just content to waste time from the top position. Nilkki takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Balor tries to free his leg and advance position but Nilkki is retaining full guard.
Nilkki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Balor.
Balor throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Finn Balor will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Some wild striking there from Nilkki.
Nilkki walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Balor checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Balor throws a leg kick but Nilkki checks it.
Nilkki avoids a kick to the body.
Nilkki only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nilkki scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nilkki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nilkki cracks Balor with a good jab.
Nilkki ducks under a wild hook from Balor.
Balor connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Nilkki.
Balor throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CUT#
It looks like Pikku Nilkki has been cut.
Nilkki lands a nice leg kick that just misses Balor's sensitive parts.
A big left from Balor misses.
Nilkki wants to counter the offense by Balor and move into the clinch position.
Pikku Nilkki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A cross from Nilkki lands.#T1#
Nilkki checks a leg kick.
Balor throws an overhand right that lands on Nilkki's shoulder, as Nilkki tries to avoid the shot.
Nilkki is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Nilkki throws a head kick but Balor moves out of range.
Balor goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nilkki looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Balor misses with a few strikes there.
Nilkki steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Balor.
Balor throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nilkki tests Balor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Balor comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nilkki throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Balor cracks Nilkki with a good jab.
Balor throws a low kick but Nilkki moves out of range easily. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Balor takes one to the chin there.
Nilkki scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Balor scores with a punch to the head.
Nilkki lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Donk. Balor catches Nilkki right on the button with a cross.
Nilkki lands with a thumping leg kick.
Balor lunges at Nilkki with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nilkki's hand.
Nilkki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Balor looks to land a body kick but Nilkki moved away.
Balor misses with a low kick.
Balor misses with a looping left.
Nilkki fakes the leg kick and cracks Balor in the body.
Nilkki tries to clinch but Balor is having none of it.
Balor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Balor chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nilkki can pounce on him.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nilkki, right into the meat.
Nilkki checks a low kick from Balor.
Balor is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nilkki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nilkki.
Balor attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Balor misses with a wild body shot.
Nilkki jabs at Balor's body.
Balor fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Balor lands with a nice body punch.
Balor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nilkki tries to land a front kick but Balor steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Balor swings widly with a right hand
and Nilkki counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Nilkki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Balor is looking to counter punch.
Balor attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Balor on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nilkki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Balor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nilkki misses with the combination.
It looked like Balor was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nilkki.
Balor takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Balor misses with a body kick.
Nilkki now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Balor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nilkki.
Balor moves out of range as Nilkki strikes.
Nilkki misses with a body kick.
Balor on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nilkki. Nilkki obviously looking to wear him down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Pikku Nilkki will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Pikku Nilkki's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Balor throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nilkki's head.
Balor takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CL2#
Nilkki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Balor, pushing him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Balor.
Nilkki lands with a left to the head.
Balor tries a body shot but Nilkki blocks it.
Nilkki lands a knee to the body.
Nilkki blocks an uppercut.
Balor misses with a body punch.
Nilkki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nilkki tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nilkki trying to land knees to the body.
Nilkki blocking some punches.
Nilkki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Balor backwards.
Nilkki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Nilkki fails to land.
Nilkki lands a good knee to the midsection. Balor won't want to take too many of those.
Balor has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Nilkki after a bit of a struggle. #T1#
Balor swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD#
Balor gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Balor stopping the sweep attempt from Nilkki.
Nilkki bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Balor's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Balor is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Balor has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Nilkki 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 Balor.
Nilkki trying to control the position but Balor is working away.
Nilkki misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T2#
Balor is being controlled here.
Balor looks to move to half guard but instead Nilkki has passed into mount! Damn!
Nilkki sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Balor is squirming around, avoiding Nilkki's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Balor is trying desperately to improve position.
Nilkki trying to control but Balor is having none of it.
Balor is looking to get to half guard.
Balor sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nilkki is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Balor is not content to let Nilkki control the position.
Balor moves into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nilkki wants to control from the top but Balor keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pikku Nilkki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nilkki 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pikku Nilkki!
A very excited looking Pikku Nilkki rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: SP-ICON:Hoo V.S. Adams
Date: Apr 23, 2016

#R1#
White pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nilkki is out of range and White settles back down.
White just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
White has managed to clinch. #BC2#
White breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
White has Nilkki up against the cage in a clinch.
Nilkki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
White's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by White.
White has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nilkki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from White.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nilkki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nilkki gets underhooks to prevent White's takedown attempt.
Nilkki's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by White. #T1#
Good body shot from Nilkki.
Good body shot from Nilkki.
Nilkki throws a punch but it's blocked by White.
A head punch blocked on the inside by White.
Our sources have told us that Nilkki has been working on his elbows in the gym.
White lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
White looking for a takedown.
White will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nilkki up against the cage.
White drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nilkki gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pikku Nilkki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny White.
Nilkki lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nilkki working White over with knees to the body.
White blocks a body shot from Nilkki.
Nilkki with a knee to the head.
White is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nilkki is defending well.#T2#
Nilkki lands an elbow just above White 's eye. #CUT#
It looks like Danny White has been cut.
Nilkki pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nilkki lands a nice knee to the body.
White wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nilkki has him pressed against the cage.
Nilkki scores with a shoulder strike.
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!
Nice body punch from Nilkki - that landed with a thud.
White looking to slow down the pace here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nilkki.
A head punch on the inside from Nilkki fails to land.
Nilkki misses with the head strike.
White lands a right hand.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from White.
White is trying to break the clinch but Nilkki is controlling him.
Nilkki swings wildly with an uppercut but White uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from White.
Nilkki has White pressed against the cage, preventing White from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T3#
White lands with a right to the head.
White lands an elbow just above Nilkki 's eye.
Nilkki misses with the head strike. #BC2#
White manages to break the clinch.
Pikku Nilkki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
White moves into the clinch.
White can't get the takedown.
Nilkki prevents the takedown attempt.
White goes for a takedown attempt but Nilkki pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
White's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nilkki connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! White scrambles back to his feet.
White checks a leg kick nicely.
Pikku Nilkki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nilkki misses with a low kick. #T4##CL2#
White darts in and clinches Nilkki up against the cage.
White blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nilkki.
White lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nilkki lands an elbow inside.
Nilkki prevents White from breaking the clinch.
White is trying to push Nilkki away but Nilkki has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A quick uppercut on the inside from White.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nilkki.
White blocks the elbow strike.
Nilkki lands with a right to the head.
White on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nilkki avoids the elbow strike from White, against the cage. #BC2#
White escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
White fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nilkki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nilkki misses with a straight right.
White tries to counter by closing the distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pikku Nilkki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Danny White's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Good exchange - Nilkki coming out on top.
White avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL2#
White clinches up against the cage.
White throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nilkki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that White can do to turn this around?
Nilkki displaying some good clinch control by pressing White up against the cage.
Nilkki avoids a wild elbow strike from White.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White is working for takedown but Nilkki is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nilkki lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nilkki is pressed up against the cage. White has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nilkki down to the mat. Nilkki avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
White rushes Nilkki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
White misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Nilkki lands an elbow that stopped White in his tracks for a moment.
White lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nilkki or not.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nilkki.
Nilkki lands a damaging elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Nilkki.
Nilkki throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nilkki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
White looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nilkki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from White.
A short right from White on the inside.
Nilkki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of White backwards.
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!
Nilkki lands a hook to the side of the head.
White tries to break free but Nilkki pushes him back against the cage.
Nilkki misses with a punch on the inside.
White avoiding damage as Nilkki throws knees to the body.
White is trying to push Nilkki away but Nilkki has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T2#
White prevents a body shot from Nilkki.
White is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nilkki blocks an elbow strike from White.
Nilkki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nilkki blocks an elbow strike from White.
Nilkki lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down White.
Nilkki lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
White drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pikku Nilkki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny White.
White working hard to break the clinch.
Nilkki lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nilkki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from White.
Nilkki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
White looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC2#
White breaks from the clinch.
Nilkki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by White. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from White. Nilkki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nilkki lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nilkki throws a quick inside leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as White blocks the leg kick.
White swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Good standup being displayed there by White as he connects with a hook.
Nilkki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nilkki thows a left - swing and a miss!
White throws a counter combo.
Good leg kick by Nilkki there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as White checks a leg kick.
White scores with a shot to the body.
Nilkki has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from White finds it's way round the side to connect with Nilkki's head. #T4#
A punch combination from White misses.
White shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nilkki pinned against the cage. Nilkki gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pikku Nilkki is winning the standup battle so far.
Nilkki fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but White is out of range.
White wants to land a leg kick but Nilkki is out of range.
Nilkki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
White takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nilkki attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nilkki throws a leg kick but White sees it coming and moves out of range.
A low kick from Nilkki is predictable there
and White counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nilkki is looking to chop away at White's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pikku Nilkki dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Danny White's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nilkki walks into a stiff left hand from White.
Danny White is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
White gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Come on White - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A nice glancing elbow lands by White.
Nilkki misses with a punch on the inside.
Nilkki blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nilkki.
Nilkki blocking some punches.
White can't break the clinch.
Nilkki trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nilkki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nilkki.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as White takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A frustrated look appears on White's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T1#
White is struggling to control the position.
White has Nilkki pressed against the cage.
White receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Nilkki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Nilkki.
A shot in the inside from Nilkki.
Good body shot from White.
White looking for a takedown.
Nilkki creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through White's defenses.
Nilkki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nilkki throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but White blocks it with crossed arms.
White lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nilkki backwards.
White managing to block the knees to the body from Nilkki.
Nilkki struggles to land a body shot inside as White controls his hands.
Nilkki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nilkki pushes off an throws an elbow but White leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Danny White has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
White working hard to break the clinch.
Nilkki lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nilkki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
White misses with some punches.
Nilkki struggles to land a body shot inside as White controls his hands.
White working aggressively here.
Nilkki tries a knee to the head but White blocks it. #TD2#
White pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
White is looking for a triangle here but Nilkki uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
White takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nilkki controlling the position.
Nilkki continues to stall.#T3#
White is looking to regain half guard here but Nilkki keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nilkki wants to lay and pray for a moment but White keeps working.
White tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nilkki wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nilkki trying to control the position but White is working away.
White trying to remain calm as Nilkki controls from the top position.
White prevents Nilkki from improving position.
White gets back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
White is refusing to be controlled, as Nilkki sits in half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pikku Nilkki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nilkki 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pikku Nilkki!
Pikku Nilkki 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.
Danny White spoke after the fight, saying 'No worries. I'm confident this fight will be ruled a 'no-contest' after my opponent here tests positive for drugs, once again.'.

Event: SP ICON 205 and 265 bash
Date: Mar 19, 2016

#R1#
Nilkki misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nilkki. Morgan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morgan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pikku Nilkki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nilkki scores with a nice right hand.
Nilkki with a jab.#TD2#
Nilkki gets caught flat footed, as Morgan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Morgan looking to pass the guard.
Morgan trying to control the position from guard on top but Nilkki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morgan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nilkki 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#
Morgan is looking for a sweep. Nilkki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nilkki content to control rather than advance. #T1#
Nilkki tries to pass the half guard into mount. Morgan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Morgan is looking to improve his position.
Morgan wants to control but Nilkki is keeping busy.
Morgan tries to get to full guard but Nilkki has control of the leg. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nilkki passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Morgan!
Nilkki controlling from mount.
Nilkki trying to control but Morgan is having none of it.
Morgan is looking to improve his position but Nilkki isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Morgan is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Nilkki trying to control but Morgan is having none of it. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nilkki controlling the pace for now.
Nilkki wants to control the pace but Morgan is squirming around nicely.
Morgan is trying desperately to improve position.
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.

Pikku Nilkki dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Nilkki pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nilkki sets himself, and Morgan steps forward looking for the clinch! Nilkki avoids it this time.
Morgan shoots in for a takedown but Nilkki shows good takedown defense.
Nilkki throws a quick counter head kick but Morgan was just out of range.
Nilkki tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Morgan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nilkki defends it well.#CL#
Nilkki clinches.
Nilkki digs a right hand into Morgan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Morgan's gas tank.
Morgan is trying to break free.
Nilkki lands a nice elbow.
Nilkki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Morgan's elbow.
Morgan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nilkki just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hand to the body from Nilkki.
Nilkki gets through Morgan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nilkki is working Morgan over against the cage.#T1#
Nilkki scores with a shot to the side of Morgan's head.
Nilkki gets through Morgan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nilkki stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nilkki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Morgan can do to turn this around?
Nilkki putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Morgan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Morgan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Morgan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pikku Nilkki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ceasar Morgan.
Nilkki lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nilkki stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Morgan jumps guard but Nilkki stands there with Morgan around his waist. Morgan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nilkki scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Nilkki lands a nice elbow.
Our sources have told us that Nilkki has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Nilkki lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morgan is trying to drag Nilkki to the mat but Nilkki just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nilkki scores with a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Nilkki.
Nilkki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nilkki is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nilkki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Morgan backwards. #ROC#
Morgan is rocked!
A nice left hand lands by Nilkki.
Morgan is still on wobbly legs! Can Nilkki finish him?
Morgan takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Nice elbow from Nilkki.
Nilkki creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Morgan's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Morgan drops to his knees and Nilkki pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pikku Nilkki!
Pikku Nilkki bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

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