Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: CEC 668
Date: Jul 29, 2019

#R1#
Runnisto throws the left hand but Pekkarinen avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Runnisto closes the distance and clinches.
Pekkarinen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Runnisto.
Runnisto lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pekkarinen or not.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Runnisto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen blocks an uppercut.
Runnisto lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pekkarinen backwards.
Pekkarinen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Runnisto.
Pekkarinen tries to stall but Runnisto uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pekkarinen has Runnisto pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Runnisto manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Runnisto can't find room to land a body shot as Pekkarinen controls the action.
Pekkarinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pekkarinen is trying to drag Runnisto to the mat but Runnisto just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Runnisto lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pekkarinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Runnisto gets underhooks to prevent Pekkarinen's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lauri Pekkarinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pekkarinen is looking to control Runnisto's arms but Runnisto gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pekkarinen has his back to the cage. #T1#
Pekkarinen misses with some punches.
Runnisto lands an uppercut.
Pekkarinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Runnisto.
A left hand lands to the body for Runnisto.
Runnisto misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pekkarinen.
Runnisto lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pekkarinen has a couple of punches blocked by Runnisto.
Runnisto tries to work over Pekkarinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pekkarinen misses with a punch to the body.
I was talking to Pekkarinen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Pekkarinen wants to get back to striking at distance but Runnisto won't allow it.
Runnisto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pekkarinen's elbow. #BC2#
Runnisto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pekkarinen throws an overhand right that lands on Runnisto's shoulder, as Runnisto tries to avoid the shot.
Pekkarinen misses with a few strikes there.
Runnisto connects with a looping right hand.
Lauri Pekkarinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pekkarinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Runnisto.
A big left from Runnisto misses.
Runnisto digs a good hook to Pekkarinen's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Runnisto swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Runnisto tries to close the distance and clinch but Pekkarinen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pekkarinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Runnisto looks to score with a jab to the body but Pekkarinen is just out of range.
Pekkarinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pekkarinen scores with a head kick. Runnisto tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Runnisto checks a leg kick.
Pekkarinen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Runnisto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen throws a hook but Runnisto blocks it.
Pekkarinen checks a low kick from Runnisto.
Runnisto digs a good hook to Pekkarinen's body.
Runnisto shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Runnisto scores with a nice body kick.
Runnisto lands with an overhand left.
Runnisto throws the left hand but Pekkarinen avoids the punch easily.#TD#
Pekkarinen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Pekkarinen wants to control but Runnisto is keeping him busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T3#
Runnisto keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Pekkarinen is keen to just control but Runnisto is a slippery customer.
Pekkarinen wants to pass to mount but Runnisto is defending the position.
Pekkarinen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Runnisto holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Runnisto moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pekkarinen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pekkarinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Runnisto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Runnisto has momentary wrist control but Pekkarinen slips an elbow through the middle.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Runnisto has control of Pekkarinen's left arm, preventing Pekkarinen from doing any damage.
Pekkarinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Runnisto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Runnisto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pekkarinen. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pekkarinen thuds his right hand into Runnisto's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pekkarinen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Runnisto under the eye.
Runnisto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A big left from Pekkarinen misses.
Pekkarinen loads up on a big right hand but Runnisto slips the punch.
The fighters circling - Runnisto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Iikka Runnisto will probably get the nod.
That's time! Pekkarinen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
The fighters circling - Pekkarinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Runnisto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pekkarinen connects with a looping right hand.
Pekkarinen throws a sloppy head kick and Runnisto moves out of range easily.
Runnisto throws out a counter right but Pekkarinen avoids it with no problem.
The fighters circling - Runnisto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab lands there for Pekkarinen.
Runnisto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Runnisto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lauri Pekkarinen is winning the standup battle so far.
Runnisto connects with the punch.
Runnisto shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pekkarinen misses with a straight right.
Runnisto looks to land a left hand but Pekkarinen moved out of range nicely.
Runnisto connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Runnisto fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Runnisto scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pekkarinen's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Pekkarinen duly obliges.
Runnisto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pekkarinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Runnisto manages to avoid it.
Runnisto throws a leg kick but Pekkarinen moved away.
Runnisto looks to land a right hand but Pekkarinen moved out of range.#T1#
Runnisto is looking to chop away at Pekkarinen's legs.
Runnisto walks into a stiff left hand from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen misses with a straight right.
A big left from Runnisto misses.
Pekkarinen doesn't manage to clinch there - Runnisto circles away.
Runnisto misses with a straight left.
Runnisto attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Runnisto misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Pekkarinen misses.
Pekkarinen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Runnisto looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pekkarinen dives in and grabs Runnisto's left leg, looking for a takedown. Runnisto pushes down on Pekkarinen's head and hops out.
Iikka Runnisto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pekkarinen slips a straight right by Runnisto.
Runnisto bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Lauri Pekkarinen has been cut.
Runnisto blocks a jab.
Runnisto takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Runnisto swats away the attempt to clinch by Pekkarinen.#TD#
Runnisto gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Pekkarinen to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Runnisto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Runnisto pulls Pekkarinen in close to prevent any damage.
Pekkarinen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Runnisto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pekkarinen won't allow Runnisto to sweep him here.
Pekkarinen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pekkarinen distracts Runnisto with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T3#
Pekkarinen throwing strikes from guard but Runnisto blocks nicely.
Pekkarinen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pekkarinen throws a strike but Runnisto rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Pekkarinen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Runnisto is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pekkarinen is trying to keep Runnisto in close.
Pekkarinen controlling the position.#T4#
Pekkarinen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Runnisto controls the pace.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Pekkarinen wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Pekkarinen works the jab nicely.
Runnisto throws a body punch but Pekkarinen moves out of range.
Pekkarinen fails to land with a series of punches.
Pekkarinen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Runnisto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Runnisto lands a slapping body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Runnisto. That snapped Pekkarinen's head back.
Pekkarinen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Runnisto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Runnisto throws a nice outside leg kick.
Runnisto throws a jab when Pekkarinen was well out of range.
It looked like Pekkarinen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Iikka Runnisto will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Lauri Pekkarinen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Pekkarinen tries to move into range but Runnisto moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Runnisto misses with a straight left.
Pekkarinen staying out of range there.
Runnisto throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pekkarinen misses the jab.
Runnisto doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Runnisto cracks the inside of Pekkarinen's front leg.
Pekkarinen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Runnisto steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Pekkarinen.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Runnisto!
Pekkarinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Runnisto.
Pekkarinen is looking to clinch.
Pekkarinen throws the left hand but Runnisto avoids the punch easily.
Runnisto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Runnisto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Runnisto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pekkarinen moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Runnisto misses.
Runnisto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Runnisto throws a lazy body kick
and Pekkarinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pekkarinen lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
Pekkarinen connects with a looping right hand.
Pekkarinen blocks a jab.
Pekkarinen scores with a nice head shot.
Runnisto throws an overhand right that lands on Pekkarinen's shoulder, as Pekkarinen tries to avoid the shot.
Pekkarinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Runnisto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pekkarinen.
Runnisto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pekkarinen loads up on a big right hand but Runnisto slips the punch.
Pekkarinen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Runnisto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Runnisto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pekkarinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Runnisto.
Pekkarinen works the jab nicely.
Pekkarinen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pekkarinen.
Runnisto throws a jab but it's blocked by Pekkarinen.
Runnisto blocks a jab.
Pekkarinen wants to clinch.#T2#
Runnisto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Runnisto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pekkarinen moves out of range of the body kick from Runnisto.
Runnisto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pekkarinen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Runnisto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Runnisto takes one to the chin there.
Runnisto needs to keep his hands up - Pekkarinen had a free shot at his head there.
Runnisto staying out of range there.
Runnisto thuds a left hand into Pekkarinen's body.#TD#
Runnisto gets caught flat footed, as Pekkarinen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES2#
Runnisto has his feet on Pekkarinen's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Runnisto takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pekkarinen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Pekkarinen.
Lauri Pekkarinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
A slow jab from Pekkarinen misses its intended target.
Runnisto tries a quick counter leg kick but Pekkarinen is wise to it.
Runnisto wants to clinch up but Pekkarinen keeps it at a distance.
Iikka Runnisto is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pekkarinen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Runnisto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Runnisto has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pekkarinen misses with an uppercut. Runnisto saw that one coming.
Pekkarinen blocks a jab.
Runnisto lands a lovely overhand right.
Pekkarinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Runnisto.
Runnisto displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen backing away here, and Runnisto unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lauri Pekkarinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pekkarinen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Runnisto checks it well.
Runnisto slips under a jab from Pekkarinen.
Nice defenses there by Runnisto.
Runnisto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pekkarinen throws a leg kick
and Runnisto counters with a stiff right hand.
Pekkarinen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Runnisto swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
A head kick from Pekkarinen lands but Runnisto takes it in his stride.
Runnisto moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pekkarinen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pekkarinen throws a hook but Runnisto avoids it easily.
Runnisto unleashes a big counter combination but Pekkarinen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Pekkarinen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL2#
Runnisto moves into range and clinches up with Pekkarinen.
Runnisto misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Runnisto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Runnisto swings for the body but Pekkarinen moves out of range.
Runnisto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pekkarinen throws out the jab.
Runnisto scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pekkarinen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Runnisto works Pekkarinen's body with a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Runnisto throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Pekkarinen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Pekkarinen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Runnisto connects with a leg kick. Pekkarinen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iikka Runnisto!

Event: CEC 663
Date: Jun 23, 2019

#R1#
Pekkarinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Pekkarinen swings for the body but Timmermans moves out of range.
Timmermans looks to throw the jab but Pekkarinen is out of range.
A jab from Pekkarinen misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Timmermans darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Pekkarinen moves into the clinch.
Pekkarinen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Timmermans swings wildly with an uppercut but Pekkarinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pekkarinen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pekkarinen lands a hook that snaps the head of Timmermans backwards.
Pekkarinen tries to work over Timmermans's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Timmermans has had enough of the clinch but Pekkarinen keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Pekkarinen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pekkarinen 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.
A head kick from Pekkarinen lands but Timmermans takes it in his stride.
Pekkarinen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Timmermans.
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!
Pekkarinen throws a shot from downtown. Timmermans moves away and avoids it.
Pekkarinen moves forwards but Timmermans connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Timmermans cracks Pekkarinen with an open hand slap.
Timmermans lands with an uppercut that bounces Pekkarinen off the cage and back into range.
Pekkarinen tries to move into range but Timmermans moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T1#
Pekkarinen throws a sloppy head kick and Timmermans moves out of range easily.
Timmermans swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Pekkarinen swings for the body but Timmermans moves out of range.
Timmermans cracks Pekkarinen with a good jab.
Pekkarinen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#TD2#
Pekkarinen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Timmermans's half guard.
Pekkarinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Timmermans keeps working. #SUB2#
Pekkarinen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Timmermans is just riding it out for now. Pekkarinen eventually gives up the hold.
Pekkarinen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
Timmermans is trying to get back to full guard.
Timmermans keeping hold of Pekkarinen's head, controlling as best he can.
Timmermans is trying to stand.
Timmermans is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Far-Q Fight Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Timmermans is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pekkarinen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pekkarinen's back!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Timmermans doesn't have the hooks in and Pekkarinen manages to turn into his guard. #T3#
Timmermans looking for a sweep. Not yet Timmermans, not yet.
Pekkarinen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Timmermans's head.
Pekkarinen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pekkarinen looking to pass the guard.
Pekkarinen landing some decent shots from guard.
Pekkarinen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pekkarinen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Timmermans works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pekkarinen throwing strikes but missing.
Pekkarinen wants to control from the top but Timmermans keeps moving. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pekkarinen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pekkarinen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pekkarinen postures up in Timmermans's guard and throws a big left but Timmermans blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pekkarinen trying to control but Timmermans is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Timmermans misses with a series of wild punches.
Pekkarinen circles away from the clinch attempt.
A punch lands to the side of Timmermans 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Timmermans scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lauri Pekkarinen 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#
Timmermans misses the jab.
A little jabbing left from Pekkarinen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Donk. Pekkarinen catches Timmermans right on the button with a cross.
Timmermans moves forwards but Pekkarinen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Timmermans tests Pekkarinen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pekkarinen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pekkarinen misses with a wild combination.
Timmermans paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Timmermans fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Casper Timmermans is winning the standup battle so far.
A big right from Timmermans misses.
Pekkarinen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Timmermans.
Pekkarinen tries to close the distance and clinch but Timmermans swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Timmermans scores with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Timmermans blocks a jab.
Timmermans misses with a looping right.
Pekkarinen throws a hook but Timmermans avoids it easily.
Pekkarinen avoids the head kick by Timmermans.
Timmermans misses the jab.#T1#
Timmermans throws a shot from downtown. Pekkarinen moves away and avoids it.
Timmermans takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pekkarinen misses with a head kick.
Timmermans throws a nice outside leg kick.
Timmermans throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pekkarinen tries to close the distance and clinch but Timmermans swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pekkarinen misses with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pekkarinen. Timmermans does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pekkarinen looks for a takedown but Timmermans sprawls well.
Pekkarinen throws a hook to the side of Timmermans's head but Timmermans sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Timmermans buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pekkarinen wants to clinch up but Timmermans keeps it at a distance.
Timmermans appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Timmermans keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Timmermans can pounce on him.
Pekkarinen fails with the takedown.
Pekkarinen is looking to clinch but Timmermans is avoiding it.
Timmermans blocks a jab.
Timmermans swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pekkarinen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T2#
Timmermans bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pekkarinen scores with a nice strike.
Timmermans connects with a looping right hand.
Timmermans connects with a leg kick. Pekkarinen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Timmermans connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Timmermans fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen misses with a double jab.
Timmermans lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pekkarinen slips a jab from Timmermans.
A countering left hand to the body from Pekkarinen misses.
Timmermans throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pekkarinen loads up on a big right hand but Timmermans slips the punch.
Pekkarinen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Timmermans 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. #CL#
Timmermans pushes Pekkarinen up against the cage in a clinch.
Timmermans wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pekkarinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Timmermans uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Pekkarinen fails to land. #BC#
Timmermans breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3#
Timmermans scores with a nice right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Timmermans as Pekkarinen shoots in.
Casper Timmermans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lauri Pekkarinen.
Timmermans avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pekkarinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Timmermans was well out of range. Poor timing from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Timmermans.
A punch lands to the side of Pekkarinen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pekkarinen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Good shot there by Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen throws a hook but Timmermans avoids it easily.
The crowd cheers as Pekkarinen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Timmermans doesn't seem phased though.
Timmermans scores with a jab. Pekkarinen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pekkarinen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Timmermans swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Timmermans throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pekkarinen's waist but Pekkarinen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Timmermans off to one side.
Timmermans lands with a nice body punch.
Pekkarinen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Timmermans checks it well.
Timmermans fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pekkarinen misses with a wild body shot.
Pekkarinen tries to move into range but Timmermans moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Timmermans uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pekkarinen.#T4#
Pekkarinen moves in looking to clinch but Timmermans pushes him off.#CL#
Pekkarinen gets tackled into the cage by Timmermans. Timmermans maintains the clinch.
Timmermans tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Pekkarinen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Timmermans fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pekkarinen.
Nice defenses there by Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen moves out of range of the body kick from Timmermans.
Pekkarinen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Timmermans is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pekkarinen.
Timmermans throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pekkarinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pekkarinen throws a head kick that misses.
Timmermans keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pekkarinen.
It appears Timmermans was looking to counter with a kick there.#CL2#
Pekkarinen closes the distance and pushes Timmermans back into the cage.#BC#
Timmermans pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pekkarinen scores with a hook.
Timmermans lands the left hand.#CL2#
Timmermans tries to keep at a distance but Pekkarinen has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Timmermans breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Casper Timmermans dominated that second round.
That's time! Timmermans's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Pekkarinen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Timmermans circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pekkarinen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pekkarinen dives in and grabs Timmermans's left leg, looking for a takedown. Timmermans pushes down on Pekkarinen's head and hops out.#CL#
Timmermans has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pekkarinen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#BC2#
Pekkarinen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Timmermans throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pekkarinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Timmermans was well out of range. Poor timing from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Pekkarinen darts in and clinches Timmermans up against the cage.
Pekkarinen blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Timmermans fails to land.
Pekkarinen blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timmermans misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Timmermans creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Timmermans misses with a punch on the inside.
Timmermans tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Timmermans breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Timmermans.
Timmermans throws a lazy right hand but Pekkarinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Pekkarinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Timmermans.
Nice shot by Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen avoids the head kick by Timmermans. #CL2#
Pekkarinen has managed to clinch. #BC#
Timmermans's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pekkarinen.
Casper Timmermans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lauri Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen moves away from the strike by Timmermans.
Timmermans throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pekkarinen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pekkarinen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Timmermans takes a swing at Pekkarinen's ribcage but misses.
Pekkarinen throws the left hand but Timmermans avoids the punch easily.
Timmermans lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pekkarinen takes one on the button.
Pekkarinen misses with a few strikes there.
Pekkarinen slips a straight right by Timmermans.
Pekkarinen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pekkarinen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Timmermans's hands.#T2#
Pekkarinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A clash of legs there as Pekkarinen blocks the low kick.
Pekkarinen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pekkarinen looks to land a body kick but Timmermans moved away.
Timmermans bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pekkarinen's head backwards.
Pekkarinen tries to clinch up.
A big left from Timmermans misses.
Pekkarinen misses with a leg kick
and Timmermans counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pekkarinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Timmermans.
Timmermans swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Good exchange - Timmermans coming out on top.
Pekkarinen throws a head kick that misses.
Timmermans throws a body punch but Pekkarinen moves out of range.
Timmermans scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pekkarinen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Timmermans finds it's way round the side to connect with Pekkarinen's head.
Pekkarinen throws a body punch but Timmermans moves out of range.
Timmermans throws out a loose jab but Pekkarinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pekkarinen throws a counter combo.
Pekkarinen throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Pekkarinen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #CL#
Timmermans gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pekkarinen prevents a takedown attempt there. #BC#
Timmermans's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Timmermans jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Timmermans clinches with his opponent.
Pekkarinen stops a takedown attempt from Timmermans.
Pekkarinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Timmermans blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Timmermans breaks from the clinch.
Pekkarinen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pekkarinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Pekkarinen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Timmermans was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen defending well as Timmermans loads up on a big left hand.
Pekkarinen tries a head kick but it misses.
Pekkarinen throws a hook to the side of Timmermans's head but Timmermans sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pekkarinen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T4#
Timmermans throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pekkarinen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Timmermans dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Timmermans.
Pekkarinen tries for a takedown but Timmermans sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pekkarinen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pekkarinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Timmermans is just out of range.
Pekkarinen misses with the combination.
Timmermans connects with a single shot there.#CL2#
Pekkarinen gets a clinch. #BC#
Timmermans breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Pekkarinen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pekkarinen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Timmermans.#CUT#
It looks like Lauri Pekkarinen has been cut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Timmermans pushes Pekkarinen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pekkarinen pushes Timmermans back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Timmermans doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Casper Timmermans showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Timmermans 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Casper Timmermans!
Casper Timmermans really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: NSC 25: Maximus vs Twborg
Date: May 21, 2019

#R1#
Pekkarinen lands a nice looking body shot.
PO misses with a hook.
Pekkarinen throws a looping overhand right but PO ducks down to avoid it.
Lauri Pekkarinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
PO scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Lauri Pekkarinen has been cut.
Pekkarinen lands a head kick!
That kick from Pekkarinen tenderised PO's leg. PO is trying to keep his angry face on.
A telegraphed right hand from PO misses the target.
Pekkarinen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from PO.
Pekkarinen scores with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from PO misses the target.
Pekkarinen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Pekkarinen tries to close the distance and clinch up but PO swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
PO misses with a wild combination.
Pekkarinen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice body punch from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen lands a body shot.
Pekkarinen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Pekkarinen. That snapped PO's head back.
Pekkarinen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Kombat Hangar 18 in the buildup to the fight.
Pekkarinen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from PO misses its intended target.
Pekkarinen tries to close the distance and clinch but PO swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Good exchange - Pekkarinen coming out on top.
PO scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
PO lands a glancing blow to the side of Pekkarinen's head.
Pekkarinen shoots in and drives through. PO sprawls well.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
PO misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like Pekkarinen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
PO misses with a straight left.
PO lands a jab to the nose.
PO throws a lazy right hand but Pekkarinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Pekkarinen darts in and clinches PO up against the ropes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pekkarinen.
PO misses with a hook from the clinch.
PO blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T2#
PO trying to control the position but instead, Pekkarinen has worked for underhooks and has pushed PO into the ropes.
Pekkarinen leaning against his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by PO.
Pekkarinen has a couple of punches blocked by PO.
PO takes a shot to the head.
Pekkarinen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt PO or not.
Pekkarinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pekkarinen throws a head punch that misses.
Pekkarinen lands a left hand.
PO looking to slow down the pace here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
PO fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
PO misses with a body punch.
Pekkarinen throws a punch but it's blocked by PO.
PO lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lauri Pekkarinen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lauri Pekkarinen'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#
A left lands for PO.
PO throws a jab but it's blocked by Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
PO throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pekkarinen. #CL#
Pekkarinen rushes PO and presses him up against the ropes.
Nice body punch from PO - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
PO lands a hook that snaps the head of Pekkarinen backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for PO.
Pekkarinen misses with a body punch.
PO working aggressively here.
Pekkarinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, PO scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pekkarinen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
PO is looking to control Pekkarinen's arms but Pekkarinen gets an underhook and turns him. Now PO has his back to the ropes.
PO is trying to maintain a safe position but Pekkarinen gets an underhook and turns PO into the ropes.#BC2#
PO breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
PO takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pekkarinen ducks right into an uppercut from PO. #T1#
PO throws an off balance right hand
letting Pekkarinen counter with a right hand. #TD#
Pekkarinen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Pekkarinen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed PO's head.
Pekkarinen working the head and body with strikes.
Pekkarinen stalling.
Pekkarinen passes to side control.
Pekkarinen in side control, throwing shots but PO defends.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Pekkarinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but PO keeps working.
Pekkarinen creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T2#
PO wants to control but Pekkarinen postures up.
Pekkarinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but PO keeps working.
Pekkarinen in side control lands a decent elbow.
Pekkarinen wants to take a breather but PO manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Pekkarinen.
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!
Pekkarinen trying to control but PO is working from the bottom.
Pekkarinen looking to pass the guard.
PO bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pekkarinen's guard. #REVB#
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 Lauri Pekkarinen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lauri Pekkarinen'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#
No joy there for PO, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
PO might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Pekkarinen tries a head kick but it misses.
Pekkarinen cracks PO with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pekkarinen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pekkarinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
PO looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pekkarinen slips a straight right by PO.
PO throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
PO keeps the fight on the outside.
PO lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pekkarinen circles away quickly and effectively.
PO throws a jab but it's blocked by Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen throws a right and a left that PO avoids nicely.
PO is looking for the big counter here.
PO paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pekkarinen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by PO.
Pekkarinen dodges the punch combination from PO.
Lauri Pekkarinen is winning the standup battle so far.
A nice combination there by Pekkarinen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
PO connects with a single shot there.
PO swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T1#
PO keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pekkarinen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
PO looks to throw the jab but Pekkarinen is out of range.
PO lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pekkarinen looks to land a right hand but PO moved out of range.
IL PO is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pekkarinen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
PO throws a jab when Pekkarinen was well out of range.
Pekkarinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
PO looks to score with a jab to the body but Pekkarinen is just out of range.
PO misses with a looping right.
Pekkarinen tries to clinch but PO is having none of it.
Pekkarinen scores with a jab.
Pekkarinen moves out of range as PO strikes.
Pekkarinen lands a jab to PO's midsection.
IL PO has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pekkarinen lands a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pekkarinen lands a two punch combo. #T2#
Jab, jab by PO - just one landing. #CUT2#
Lauri Pekkarinen's cut is getting worse.
Pekkarinen tries to close the distance and clinch but PO swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
PO swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fighters circling - Pekkarinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD#
Pekkarinen looking to score a takedown here. PO is defending well but Pekkarinen drives through and ends up in PO's guard.
Pekkarinen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. PO swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pekkarinen slips nicely into half guard.
Pekkarinen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks PO with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lauri Pekkarinen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pekkarinen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Pekkarinen is keen to just control but PO is a slippery customer.

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 Lauri Pekkarinen.
Well Pekkarinen 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Lauri Pekkarinen!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Lauri Pekkarinen!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Lauri Pekkarinen!

Lauri Pekkarinen wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Lauri Pekkarinen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: NSC 17: Pekkarinen vs Salvador
Date: Apr 23, 2019

#R1#
Salvador looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pekkarinen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Salvador on the side of the head.
Some bone on bone action there as Pekkarinen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A telegraphed right hand from Pekkarinen misses the target.
Pekkarinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Salvador.
Salvador looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pekkarinen misses with the combination.
Salvador ducks under a wild hook from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen fails to land the takedown.
Nice body punch from Pekkarinen.
Salvador turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pekkarinen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pekkarinen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Good leg kick by Salvador there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Salvador's corner calls for a 1-2. Salvador obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Pekkarinen.
Salvador throws a right hand that Pekkarinen ducks under and follows up with a left that Pekkarinen also avoids with ease.
Pekkarinen throws a big counter combination but Salvador scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Pekkarinen thuds his right hand into Salvador's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lauri Pekkarinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
A shot to the body from Pekkarinen misses
and Salvador counters with a low kick, right behind Pekkarinen 's knee.
Salvador swings widly with a right hand
and Pekkarinen counters with a straight right hand.
Pekkarinen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pekkarinen checks a leg kick nicely.
Pekkarinen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pekkarinen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pekkarinen digs a good hook to Salvador's body.
Salvador bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Salvador throws a low kick, looking for Pekkarinen's leg but Pekkarinen calmly moves out of range.
George Salvador is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No joy there for Salvador, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pekkarinen throws a right hand that misses
and Salvador counters with an outside leg kick.
Pekkarinen throws a lazy head kick
and Salvador counters with a nice uppercut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Salvador.
Salvador slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving 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!
Salvador lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pekkarinen misses with a looping left.
Salvador looks to throw the jab but Pekkarinen is out of range.
Salvador listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T2#
Salvador misses with a wild body shot.
Salvador throws a solid leg kick but Pekkarinen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Salvador.
Pekkarinen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pekkarinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed right hand from Pekkarinen misses the target.
Salvador swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Salvador displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Lauri Pekkarinen has been cut.
Salvador misses with a hook. Pekkarinen ducked under it nicely.
Salvador connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Salvador.
Pekkarinen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Salvador connects with an inside leg kick.
Salvador slips a straight right by Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice defenses there by Salvador.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Salvador misses with a straight right.
Salvador connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pekkarinen throws a head kick that misses.
Pekkarinen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Salvador dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lauri Pekkarinen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Salvador throws a hook to the side of Pekkarinen's head but Pekkarinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pekkarinen blocks a low kick nicely.
Pekkarinen misses the jab.
Salvador cracks Pekkarinen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pekkarinen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Salvador.
Salvador takes one to the side of the head.
Salvador connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Salvador rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pekkarinen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Salvador is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pekkarinen.
Salvador paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Salvador moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Salvador tried to score with a low kick but Pekkarinen checks it.
Salvador displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pekkarinen throws out the jab.
Pekkarinen throws a series of punches but Salvador avoids them all with ease.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pekkarinen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pekkarinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Salvador.
Salvador cracks the inside of Pekkarinen's front leg.
Salvador throws a leg kick but Pekkarinen checks it. #T1#
Pekkarinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Salvador.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Salvador.
Pekkarinen misses with a body punch
and Salvador counters with a low kick, right behind Pekkarinen 's knee.
Pekkarinen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Salvador looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Salvador attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Salvador throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An inside leg kick lands from Salvador.
Pekkarinen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pekkarinen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Pekkarinen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Salvador turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pekkarinen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Pekkarinen might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Salvador tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pekkarinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Salvador.
Pekkarinen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
George Salvador seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Salvador throws a hook but Pekkarinen avoids it easily.#T2#
Salvador blocks a head kick by Pekkarinen.
Salvador fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pekkarinen checks it well.
Jab, jab by Salvador - just one landing.
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!
Pekkarinen catches Salvador with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Salvador dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pekkarinen. That did some damage!
Pekkarinen looks to land a combination. Salvador sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Pekkarinen jabs at Salvador's body.
Pekkarinen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pekkarinen goes for a double leg but Salvador avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Salvador continues to drive forward.
Salvador connects with an inside leg kick.
Pekkarinen checks a low kick from Salvador.
Salvador fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Salvador ducks under a wild hook from Pekkarinen.
Salvador turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Salvador scores with a nice strike.
Salvador takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but George Salvador will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Lauri Pekkarinen'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.
#R3#
Pekkarinen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Salvador throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Salvador lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Salvador blocks a head kick by Pekkarinen.
A clash of legs there as Pekkarinen blocks the low kick.
The fighters circling - Pekkarinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Salvador cracks the inside of Pekkarinen's front leg.
That kick from Salvador tenderised Pekkarinen's leg. Pekkarinen is trying to keep his angry face on.
A slapping leg kick lands for Salvador.
Pekkarinen misses with a wild body shot.
Pekkarinen throws a right and a left that Salvador avoids nicely.
Pekkarinen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pekkarinen checks a leg kick.
Pekkarinen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pekkarinen jabs Salvador to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pekkarinen tries a head kick but it misses.
Salvador avoids the head kick by Pekkarinen.
Salvador chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T1#
Donk. Salvador catches Pekkarinen right on the button with a cross.
Salvador throws a front kick aimed at Pekkarinen's knee but Pekkarinen avoids it well.
Salvador takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pekkarinen misses the shot to the body.
Pekkarinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Salvador.
A head kick from Pekkarinen lands but Salvador takes it in his stride.
Salvador wants to slow Pekkarinen down by chopping away at his legs.
Pekkarinen misses with a takedown attempt - Salvador sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pekkarinen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Salvador can pounce on him.
Pekkarinen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pekkarinen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Salvador. Salvador obviously looking to wear him down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Salvador.
Salvador slips under a jab from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2#
Pekkarinen scores with a head 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!
Salvador throws a hook but Pekkarinen blocks it.
Nice defenses there by Salvador.
Salvador fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pekkarinen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Salvador throws a front kick aimed at Pekkarinen's knee but Pekkarinen avoids it well.
Salvador takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Salvador tried to score with a low kick but Pekkarinen checks it.
Pekkarinen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pekkarinen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Salvador misses with a leg kick
letting Pekkarinen counter with a right hand.
Salvador keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen throws a right and a left that Salvador avoids nicely.
A swing and a miss from Pekkarinen.
Salvador throws a good cross that connects.
Salvador thows a left - swing and a miss!
Salvador listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Lauri Pekkarinen did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Lauri Pekkarinen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Pekkarinen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pekkarinen scores with a body shot.
Salvador dips to his left and cracks Pekkarinen with an uppercut!
Pekkarinen lands with a slapping head kick.
Salvador avoids the body shot from Pekkarinen.
Salvador throws a body shot but no joy.
Salvador scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pekkarinen doesn't seem bothered though.
Pekkarinen throws a head kick that misses.
A nice combination there by Pekkarinen.
Salvador stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice sprawl there from Salvador as Pekkarinen shoots in.
Salvador throws a hook but Pekkarinen avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pekkarinen throws a head kick that misses.
Pekkarinen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pekkarinen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Salvador. Salvador obviously looking to wear him down.
Salvador bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pekkarinen swings for the body but Salvador moves out of range. #T1#
Salvador chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Salvador waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Salvador's waist but Salvador gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pekkarinen off to one side.
Salvador defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pekkarinen.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lauri Pekkarinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pekkarinen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Salvador.
Salvador connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pekkarinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Salvador throws out the jab.
Salvador scores with a jab to the head.
Pekkarinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pekkarinen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Salvador fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pekkarinen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Salvador tries to land a leg kick but Pekkarinen saw it coming and moves away.
Pekkarinen checks a leg kick.
Pekkarinen's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Pekkarinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Salvador misses with a hook.
Pekkarinen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T2#
Salvador cracks Pekkarinen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pekkarinen wants to clinch.
Salvador scores with a leg kick.
Salvador feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pekkarinen's calf.
Salvador avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Salvador uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pekkarinen. #TD#
Pekkarinen shoots in and gets a takedown into Salvador's guard.
Pekkarinen prevents Salvador from getting back to his feet.
Pekkarinen postures up in Salvador's guard and throws a big left but Salvador blocks it.
Salvador has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Salvador dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Lauri Pekkarinen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
A big right from Salvador misses.
Pekkarinen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Salvador to score with a decent uppercut.
Pekkarinen tries to clinch but Salvador is having none of it.
Salvador throws a lazy right hand but Pekkarinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pekkarinen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pekkarinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pekkarinen throws a hook but Salvador avoids it easily.
Pekkarinen lands a head shot.
Salvador thumps Pekkarinen with a low kick.
Pekkarinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pekkarinen scores with a jab. Salvador acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pekkarinen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pekkarinen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Salvador's waist but Salvador gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pekkarinen off to one side.
Salvador scores with a jab.
Pekkarinen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Well,Pekkarinen is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pekkarinen misses with a right hand
and Salvador counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
The fighters circling - Pekkarinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pekkarinen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Salvador misses with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Pekkarinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pekkarinen throws a combination that misses
and Salvador counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Salvador throws a hook to the side of Pekkarinen's head but Pekkarinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Salvador.
Salvador is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pekkarinen misses with a head kick.
Salvador now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Pekkarinen misses with a combination
and Salvador counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pekkarinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pekkarinen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pekkarinen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pekkarinen tries a head kick but it misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Pekkarinen misses the target.
Pekkarinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Salvador sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Salvador flicks out a counter leg kick but Pekkarinen steps away.
George Salvador is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Pekkarinen misses with a low kick.
Salvador misses with a hook
and Pekkarinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salvador defending well as Pekkarinen loads up on a big left hand.
It seemed like Salvador was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Salvador uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lauri Pekkarinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pekkarinen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Salvador.
Pekkarinen throws a jab when Salvador was well out of range.
Salvador uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pekkarinen.
Salvador connects with a crisp jab.
Salvador lands a nice shot to the body.
Pekkarinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pekkarinen throws a shot from downtown. Salvador moves away and avoids it.
Pekkarinen checks a leg kick nicely.
Salvador blocks a head kick by Pekkarinen.
Salvador feints a counter leg kick.
Salvador paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pekkarinen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Salvador fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
George Salvador comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Salvador 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for George Salvador!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for George Salvador!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for George Salvador!

George Salvador wins by unanimous decision!
George Salvador is the new middleweight champion!
George Salvador 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: NSC 10: Hawk vs Pekkarinen
Date: Mar 26, 2019

#R1#
Hawk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pekkarinen.
Hawk throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hawk throws a hook but Pekkarinen blocks it.
Pekkarinen raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Pekkarinen blocks a jab.
Pekkarinen unleashes a big counter combination but Hawk bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Pekkarinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hawk gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pekkarinen lands with an uppercut that bounces Hawk off the ropes and back into range.
Nice defenses there by Hawk.
Hawk swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Pekkarinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hawk.
Pekkarinen throws a right hand that Hawk ducks under and follows up with a left that Hawk also avoids with ease.
Hawk appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD2#
Pekkarinen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hawk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pekkarinen is one step ahead there.
Pekkarinen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pekkarinen stands up over Hawk, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pekkarinen pushes down on Hawk's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1#
Hawk is trying to get back to full guard.
Hawk moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hawk utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hawk has momentary wrist control but Pekkarinen slips an elbow through the middle.
Pekkarinen wants to control from the top but Hawk keeps moving.
Hawk is trying to keep Pekkarinen in close.
Hawk lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Pekkarinen working a defensive guard here.
Pekkarinen keeping full guard, as Hawk tries to pass. #T2#
Hawk keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pekkarinen's head.#CUT#
It looks like Lauri Pekkarinen has been cut.
Hawk trying to control the position from guard on top but Pekkarinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hawk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pekkarinen is keeping the position for now.
Pekkarinen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hawk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hawk pushes down on Pekkarinen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hawk sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pekkarinen defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lauri Pekkarinen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lauri Pekkarinen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Hawk missing with a left hand there. Pekkarinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hawk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pekkarinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab lands there for Pekkarinen.
Hawk shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pekkarinen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pekkarinen takes a swing at Hawk's ribcage but misses.
Hawk keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pekkarinen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hawk's hands.
Pekkarinen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pekkarinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hawk takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pekkarinen has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hawk misses with an uppercut
and Pekkarinen counters with a nice body shot.
Hawk looks to land a body kick but Pekkarinen moved away.
Hawk is looking to clinch.
Pekkarinen looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Pekkarinen slips under a jab.
Pekkarinen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hawk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pekkarinen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Pekkarinen does it's job there.
Pekkarinen checks the leg kick.#T1#
Pekkarinen shoots in looking for a takedown. Hawk tries to sprawl out of it but Pekkarinen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Hawk manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hawk turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pekkarinen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hawk throws a big shot that misses.
Hawk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pekkarinen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pekkarinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pekkarinen throws a series of punches but Hawk avoids them all with ease.
Lauri Pekkarinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hawk connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pekkarinen. Pekkarinen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pekkarinen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Pekkarinen goes for a double leg but Hawk avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Hawk continues to drive forward.
Hawk bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pekkarinen's head backwards.
Pekkarinen misses with a combination
and Hawk counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Hawk. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hawk misses with a two punch combination.
Hawk takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pekkarinen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pekkarinen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hawk looks to throw the jab but Pekkarinen is out of range.
Hawk misses with an uppercut.
Pekkarinen tries to clinch but Hawk is having none of it.
Hawk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pekkarinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pekkarinen throws a sloppy head kick and Hawk moves out of range easily.
Pekkarinen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Donk. Hawk catches Pekkarinen right on the button with a cross.
Pekkarinen dives in for a single leg takedown but Hawk sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Thomas Hawk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lauri Pekkarinen.
Hawk moves in looking to clinch but Pekkarinen pushes him off.#TD2#
Pekkarinen shoots in and gets a takedown into Hawk's guard.#ES#
Hawk has his feet on Pekkarinen's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pekkarinen throws a lazy right hand but Hawk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
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 Thomas Hawk will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lauri Pekkarinen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
A big left from Pekkarinen misses.
Hawk changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hawk misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pekkarinen misses with a body shot.
It looked like Hawk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hawk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pekkarinen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pekkarinen lands a glancing blow to the side of Hawk's head.
A jab from Pekkarinen finds it's way through Hawk's defenses.
Hawk lands a nice hook to Pekkarinen's body. Pekkarinen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pekkarinen throws a leg kick that misses.
Hawk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hawk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pekkarinen moves away.
Good standup being displayed there by Pekkarinen as he connects with a hook.
Pekkarinen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hawk rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL2#
and Pekkarinen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Pekkarinen tries to throw a body punch but Hawk avoids it by throwing Pekkarinen back against the ropes. #TD2#
Pekkarinen wants the takedown. Hawk is fighting it off but Pekkarinen persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hawk's guard against the ropes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pekkarinen wants to control from the top but Hawk keeps moving. #T1#
Pekkarinen stopping the sweep attempt from Hawk.
Hawk not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hawk wants to sweep but no luck.
Hawk bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pekkarinen's guard. #REVR#
Thomas Hawk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hawk stopping the sweep attempt from Pekkarinen.
Hawk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pekkarinen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pekkarinen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Pekkarinen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Hawk won't allow Pekkarinen to sweep him here.
Hawk looking to pass the guard.
Hawk postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hawk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pekkarinen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pekkarinen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hawk manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Pekkarinen won't allow Hawk to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lauri Pekkarinen really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lauri Pekkarinen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Hawk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pekkarinen lands with a hook. Hawk tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pekkarinen misses with a series of wild punches.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pekkarinen.
An inside leg kick from Hawk misses.
Hawk throws a hook but Pekkarinen blocks it.
Pekkarinen slips a jab from Hawk.
Pekkarinen throws a looping overhand right but Hawk ducks down to avoid it.
Hawk goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pekkarinen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sloppy strikes from Hawk. Those never looked like landing.
Pekkarinen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pekkarinen cracks Hawk with an open hand slap.
Pekkarinen dips to his left and cracks Hawk with an uppercut!#T1#
Hawk walks into a straight right hand from Pekkarinen.#TD2#
Pekkarinen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pekkarinen showed some decent athleticism there.
Hawk moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pekkarinen won't allow Hawk to sweep him here.
Hawk can't keep his opponent in guard - Pekkarinen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hawk might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hawk moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pekkarinen throwing strikes from guard but Hawk blocks nicely.
Pekkarinen stopping the sweep attempt from Hawk.
Hawk is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Pekkarinen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pekkarinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Hawk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hawk controls Pekkarinen momentarily but Pekkarinen frees himself.
Hawk lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Hawk keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pekkarinen's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pekkarinen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hawk's guard. #REVB#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pekkarinen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Hawk working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pekkarinen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pekkarinen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hawk keeping full guard, as Pekkarinen tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lauri Pekkarinen dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Lauri Pekkarinen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
A jab from Hawk misses.
Pekkarinen tries a quick counter leg kick but Hawk is wise to it.
Jab from Pekkarinen.
A shot to the liver by Pekkarinen. Beautiful body shot.
Hawk takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hawk throws a shot from downtown. Pekkarinen moves away and avoids it.
Pekkarinen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hawk 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 Pekkarinen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pekkarinen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pekkarinen connects with a jab.
Hawk takes a swing at Pekkarinen's ribcage but misses.
Hawk shoots in for a double leg but Pekkarinen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hawk misses with a straight right.
Pekkarinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hawk drops his hands momentarily and Pekkarinen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pekkarinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hawk.
Pekkarinen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hawk to score with a decent uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pekkarinen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hawk slips a jab and a cross from Pekkarinen. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Hawk. Pekkarinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hawk avoids the body shot from Pekkarinen.
Hawk was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd cheers as Pekkarinen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hawk doesn't seem phased though.
A clash of legs there as Hawk blocks the low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Hawk misses the target.
Pekkarinen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hawk.
Hawk throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hawk throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A right-left combo lands from Pekkarinen.
Hawk misses with a hook. Pekkarinen ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Hawk.
Hawk takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hawk shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pekkarinen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hawk looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pekkarinen is fending him off so far but Hawk persists. Nope, Pekkarinen circles away and we're back to standing.
Hawk swings for the body but Pekkarinen moves out of range.
Pekkarinen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thomas Hawk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawk gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pekkarinen.#T2#
Pekkarinen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hawk looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hawk throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pekkarinen throws a series of punches but Hawk avoids them all with ease.
Hawk just misses with a punch to the body.
Pekkarinen tests Hawk's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lauri Pekkarinen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hawk throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pekkarinen steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
That kick from Pekkarinen tenderised Hawk's leg. Hawk is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pekkarinen throws a good cross that connects.
A shot to the liver by Pekkarinen. Beautiful body shot.
Pekkarinen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pekkarinen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A big right from Hawk misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hawk tries to bum rush Pekkarinen with a series of wild strikes but Pekkarinen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pekkarinen feints and then cracks Hawk's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hawk down.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lauri Pekkarinen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pekkarinen 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Lauri Pekkarinen!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Lauri Pekkarinen!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Lauri Pekkarinen!

Lauri Pekkarinen wins by unanimous decision!
Lauri Pekkarinen is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Lauri Pekkarinen 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: NSC 4 : Bear vs. Udovich
Date: Feb 26, 2019

#R1#
Meeks fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pekkarinen throws a hook to the side of Meeks's head but Meeks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD#
Meeks gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Pekkarinen to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Pekkarinen postures up in Meeks's guard and throws a big left but Meeks blocks it.
Pekkarinen prevents Meeks from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pekkarinen is working Meeks over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pekkarinen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Pekkarinen trying to control but Meeks is working from the bottom. #T1#
Meeks is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Meeks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pekkarinen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pekkarinen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Kombat Hangar 18 in the buildup to the fight.#TD#
Pekkarinen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Pekkarinen throws a big right hand that misses.
Pekkarinen stops Meeks from standing up.
Pekkarinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Meeks is retaining full guard.
Pekkarinen is looking to work some ground and pound but Meeks has wrist control.
Pekkarinen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Pekkarinen trying to control but Meeks is working from the bottom. #T2#
Pekkarinen won't allow Meeks to get back to his feet. #ES2#
Meeks has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the ropes to get back to his feet. Pekkarinen has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the ropes.#BC2#
Meeks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pekkarinen wants to clinch.
Meeks looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Meeks gets tackled into the ropes by Pekkarinen. Pekkarinen maintains the clinch. #BC#
Pekkarinen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pekkarinen closes the distance and clinches up with Meeks, looking for a takedown. Pekkarinen pushes Meeks against the ropes but Meeks circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Pekkarinen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Meeks sprawls well initially but Pekkarinen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pekkarinen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pekkarinen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Meeks knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lauri Pekkarinen 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#
Meeks steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Pekkarinen. That one must have hurt.
Meeks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pekkarinen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pekkarinen looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#CL2#
Meeks moves into the clinch.
Meeks throws a head punch that misses.
Meeks throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Meeks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pekkarinen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Meeks can pounce on him.
Pekkarinen misses with a right hand
and Meeks counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Lauri Pekkarinen has been cut.
Meeks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pekkarinen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Meeks stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Meeks wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Pekkarinen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Meeks's guard.
Pekkarinen stops Meeks from standing up. #T1#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pekkarinen is stalling in the full guard.
Meeks wants to stand and escape but Pekkarinen is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pekkarinen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Meeks's sensitive parts.
Pekkarinen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pekkarinen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Meeks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pekkarinen is defended easily by Meeks.
Buzz Meeks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#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.
Pekkarinen shoots for a takedown but Meeks saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lauri Pekkarinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Meeks lands a right hook to the body.
Pekkarinen tests Meeks's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Meeks is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Meeks is looking to clinch but Pekkarinen is avoiding it.
Meeks fails with an attempt to clinch.
Meeks throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pekkarinen looks for a takedown but Meeks sprawls well.
Meeks lands with an uppercut that bounces Pekkarinen off the ropes and back into range.
Meeks misses with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buzz Meeks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lauri Pekkarinen'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##TD#
Pekkarinen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Pekkarinen stalling.
Pekkarinen is trying to control the action in half guard but Meeks is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Meeks won't allow Pekkarinen to pass to mount.
Meeks is looking to escape.
Meeks felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pekkarinen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pekkarinen lands a nice short elbow.
Meeks wants to get back to his feet.
Pekkarinen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T1#
Meeks is trying to stand.
Pekkarinen tries to pass to full mount but Meeks defends it.
Meeks avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen is pressing down on Meeks's thigh, looking to free his foot. Meeks is holding on for now.
Lauri Pekkarinen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Meeks wants to get back to his feet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pekkarinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pekkarinen cracks Meeks with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Buzz Meeks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Meeks misses with a wild body shot.
Meeks fails with an attempt to clinch.
Meeks defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pekkarinen.#CL#
Pekkarinen clinches.
A short uppercut from Meeks.
Meeks blocks an uppercut.
Pekkarinen blocking some punches.
Meeks scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Meeks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Meeks takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Meeks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pekkarinen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pekkarinen shoots in for a takedown but Meeks shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Meeks displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pekkarinen.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lauri Pekkarinen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pekkarinen 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight for Lauri Pekkarinen!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Lauri Pekkarinen!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Lauri Pekkarinen!

Lauri Pekkarinen wins by unanimous decision!
Lauri Pekkarinen decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: NSC 1: Hawk vs Cane
Date: Jan 29, 2019

#R1#
Pekkarinen connects with a single shot there.
Pekkarinen moves out of range of the body kick from Brunatny.
Pekkarinen is looking to clinch but Brunatny is avoiding it.
Brunatny lands a lovely overhand right.
Brunatny throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brunatny rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pekkarinen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice uppercut there from Pekkarinen.
Brunatny lands with a kick to the temple. Pekkarinen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT2#
It looks like Lauri Pekkarinen has been cut.
Brunatny throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Pekkarinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pekkarinen throws a low kick but Brunatny moves out of range easily.
A right-left combo lands from Brunatny.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brunatny tries a head kick but it misses.
Pekkarinen tries to clinch up.
Pekkarinen scores with a body shot.
Pekkarinen wants to clinch up but Brunatny keeps it at a distance.
Pekkarinen tries to clinch up but Brunatny circles away and keeps his distance.
Brunatny unleashes a big counter combination but Pekkarinen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Pekkarinen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brunatny misses with a head kick.
Pekkarinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brunatny manages to avoid it.
Brunatny wants to counter with a clinch but Pekkarinen pushes him away.
Jab, jab by Pekkarinen - just one landing. #T1#
Brunatny checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pekkarinen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Brunatny's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A head kick misses from Brunatny.
Pekkarinen misses with a body shot.
Brunatny throws a head kick that misses
and Pekkarinen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL#
Pekkarinen drives through and clinches with Brunatny against the ropes.
Pekkarinen misses with the head strike.
Brunatny landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Pekkarinen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Brunatny lands a good knee to the midsection. Pekkarinen won't want to take too many of those.
Pekkarinen is breathing heavily.
Brunatny is trying to drag Pekkarinen to the mat but Pekkarinen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Brunatny scores with a nice hook to the head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Brunatny 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.
Brunatny tries to land knees in the clinch but Pekkarinen avoids the damage to the body.
Pekkarinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brunatny missing with knees to the body. #T2#
Pekkarinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brunatny tries to pull guard but Pekkarinen holds him up against the ropes and eventually Brunatny drops back down to his feet.
Lauri Pekkarinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Brunatny.#TD2#
Brunatny has clasped his hands together around Pekkarinen's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
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!
Brunatny is looking to take a break and control but Pekkarinen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pekkarinen is looking to regain half guard here but Brunatny keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pekkarinen is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Brunatny dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lauri Pekkarinen'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#
Brunatny dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brunatny throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It appears Pekkarinen was looking to counter with a kick there.
Brunatny swats away the attempt to clinch by Pekkarinen.#CL#
Pekkarinen rushes Brunatny and presses him up against the ropes.
Pekkarinen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pekkarinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Brunatny uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pekkarinen misses with a punch to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Pekkarinen tries to work over Brunatny's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pekkarinen throws a head punch that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Pekkarinen misses with some punches.
Pekkarinen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pekkarinen can't break the clinch.
Pekkarinen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. #T1#
Pekkarinen lands a nice uppercut.
Brunatny is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Pekkarinen to keep the fight standing.
Brunatny misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brunatny manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Pekkarinen content to stall in guard here.
Pekkarinen postures up in Brunatny's guard and throws a big left but Brunatny blocks it.
Pekkarinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Brunatny is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pekkarinen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brunatny swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brunatny preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Pekkarinen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pekkarinen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Brunatny preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brunatny keeping moving, preventing Pekkarinen from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brunatny throws a head kick that misses
and Pekkarinen counters with a stiff right hand.
Brunatny misses with a low kick.
Brunatny gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Brunatny throws a head kick but Pekkarinen moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Brunatny 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 Pekkarinen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pekkarinen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Brunatny has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Pekkarinen.
Brunatny pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brunatny thuds his shin into the meat of Pekkarinen's side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lauri Pekkarinen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lauri Pekkarinen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Brunatny throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pekkarinen lands a body shot.
A clash of legs there as Brunatny blocks the low kick.
Brunatny pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brunatny keeps the fight on the outside.
A head kick misses from Brunatny.
Brunatny has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Brunatny takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL#
Pekkarinen moves into the clinch successfully.
Brunatny tries to pull guard but Pekkarinen forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.#BC#
Pekkarinen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pekkarinen looks to land a right hand but Brunatny moved out of range.
Brunatny steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Pekkarinen. That one must have hurt.
Brunatny needs to keep his hands up - Pekkarinen had a free shot at his head there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brunatny tries a head kick but it misses.
Bruno Brunatny is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pekkarinen lands with a thumping leg kick.
A head kick by Brunatny misses
letting Pekkarinen counter with a right hand. #T1#
Brunatny with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pekkarinen to score with a decent uppercut.#ROC#
Brunatny is rocked!
An inside leg kick lands from Pekkarinen.
Brunatny is still on wobbly legs! Can Pekkarinen finish him?#CL#
Brunatny gets tackled into the ropes by Pekkarinen. Pekkarinen maintains the clinch.
Pekkarinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brunatny is looking to take this one to the mat.
Pekkarinen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brunatny fails to pull guard.
Lauri Pekkarinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Brunatny.
Pekkarinen lands a right hand.
Pekkarinen scores with a shot to the side of Brunatny's head.
Pekkarinen lands with a light punch inside.
Pekkarinen pushes Brunatny against the ropes. Pekkarinen is working some dirty boxing. Pekkarinen pushes off with a quick right hook! Brunatny goes down! Brunatny tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Pekkarinen moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lauri Pekkarinen!
Lauri Pekkarinen bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: CEC 634
Date: Dec 21, 2018

#R1#
Klimov misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Pekkarinen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Klimov throws a body shot but no joy.
Klimov misses with a hook. Pekkarinen ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pekkarinen! But no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Klimov. Pekkarinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pekkarinen connects with a single shot there.
Pekkarinen scores with a punch to the head.
Pekkarinen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Klimov just misses with a punch to the body.
Pekkarinen throws out a loose jab but Klimov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Klimov throws a body shot but no joy.
Pekkarinen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pekkarinen misses with a head kick.
Pekkarinen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Klimov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Klimov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pekkarinen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1#
Pekkarinen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pekkarinen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A big right from Klimov misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Klimov. Pekkarinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vova Klimov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pekkarinen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pekkarinen throws the kick towards the body but Klimov avoids it.
Klimov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pekkarinen in his tracks. #CUT#
It looks like Lauri Pekkarinen has been cut.
Pekkarinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Klimov.
Pekkarinen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pekkarinen.
Klimov is looking to counter punch.
Pekkarinen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Klimov throws out a loose jab but Pekkarinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pekkarinen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Pekkarinen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Pekkarinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Klimov manages to avoid it.
Pekkarinen cracks Klimov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Klimov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pekkarinen's head.#T2#
Klimov throws a nice looking combination but Pekkarinen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pekkarinen throws a head kick but Klimov moves out of range.
Klimov checks a leg kick.
A jab from Pekkarinen misses.
Vova Klimov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Klimov instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Klimov.
Klimov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pekkarinen up against the cage.
Klimov lands with a short shot to the head.
Klimov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Klimov misses with a punch to the body.
Klimov blocking some punches.
Nice elbow from Klimov.
Pekkarinen letting Klimov take a breather here.
Klimov misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Klimov lands a hook that snaps the head of Pekkarinen backwards.
Pekkarinen tries a body shot but Klimov blocks it.
Pekkarinen tries to stall but Klimov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Klimov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pekkarinen backwards.
Klimov tries to work over Pekkarinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Klimov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pekkarinen has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Klimov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Pekkarinen can turn it around.
Klimov scores with a hook to the body.
Pekkarinen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Klimov backwards.
Pekkarinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Pekkarinen.
Good body shot from Klimov.
Pekkarinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pekkarinen has a couple of punches blocked by Klimov.
Klimov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pekkarinen's elbow.
Klimov misses with an elbow over the top.
Pekkarinen throws a head punch that misses.
Pekkarinen misses with a punch to the body.
Pekkarinen wants a takedown. #T4#
A left hand lands to the body for Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pekkarinen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pekkarinen lands with a short shot to the head.
Pekkarinen gets through Klimov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Klimov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pekkarinen's brow.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Klimov.
Klimov struggles to land a body shot inside as Pekkarinen controls his hands.
Pekkarinen lands a hook that snaps the head of Klimov backwards.
Pekkarinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD2#
Pekkarinen works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Pekkarinen stopping the sweep attempt from Klimov.
Klimov wants to stand and escape but Pekkarinen is having none of it.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Klimov holds on and takes a little breather.
Klimov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
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 Vova Klimov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lauri Pekkarinen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Pekkarinen slips a straight right by Klimov.
Pekkarinen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Klimov misses with a shot to the body
and Pekkarinen counters with a straight right hand.
Pekkarinen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Klimov checks the leg kick.
Klimov checks a leg kick.
Pekkarinen tries to score with a low kick but Klimov moves his leg out of the way.
Pekkarinen misses with a low kick.
Pekkarinen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Klimov checks a leg kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klimov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Klimov slips a jab and a cross from Pekkarinen.
Klimov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pekkarinen counters with a straight right hand.
Pekkarinen takes a swing at Klimov's ribcage but misses.
Pekkarinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Klimov.#T1##CL#
Klimov has closed the distance and engaged Pekkarinen in a clinch.
Pekkarinen tries to throw a body punch but Klimov avoids it by throwing Pekkarinen back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pekkarinen.
Klimov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hand to the body from Pekkarinen.
A body shot lands from Klimov.
Klimov tries to work over Pekkarinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Klimov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pekkarinen up against the cage.
Pekkarinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Klimov controls his hands.
Klimov lands a body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Klimov as Pekkarinen tries to tie him up.
Klimov throws a punch but it's blocked by Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pekkarinen tries to work over Klimov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Pekkarinen tries to work over Klimov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Klimov lands with a short shot to the head.
Klimov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Klimov lands with a left to the head.
Klimov prevents a body shot from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen is working for takedown but Klimov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pekkarinen lands a nice shot 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!
Pekkarinen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Klimov fails to land.
Pekkarinen is trying to stall.
Klimov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Klimov digs a right hand into Pekkarinen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pekkarinen's gas tank.
Klimov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pekkarinen's elbow.
Pekkarinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Klimov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pekkarinen trying to control the position but instead, Klimov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pekkarinen into the cage.#T3#
Klimov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pekkarinens head.
Pekkarinen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pekkarinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Klimov as Pekkarinen tries to tie him up.
Stalling in the clinch from Klimov.
Pekkarinen lands a nice shot to the body.
Klimov misses with a punch to the body.
Klimov throws a head punch that misses.
Vova Klimov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pekkarinen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Klimov backwards. #BC2#
Pekkarinen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Klimov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pekkarinen.
Klimov throws an overhand right that lands on Pekkarinen's shoulder, as Pekkarinen tries to avoid the shot.
Pekkarinen moves out of range as Klimov strikes.#T4#
Pekkarinen moves out of range as Klimov strikes.
Pekkarinen scores with a sloppy right hand. Klimov should have avoided that one.
Pekkarinen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Klimov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
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 big left from Pekkarinen misses.
Pekkarinen scores with a sloppy right hand. Klimov should have avoided that one.
Klimov swings for the body but Pekkarinen moves out of range.
Pekkarinen steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Klimov.
Klimov lands a jab-cross combination.
A big right from Klimov misses.
Klimov scores with a jab.
Klimov misses the shot to the body.
Pekkarinen steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Klimov lands with a hook. Pekkarinen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pekkarinen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lauri Pekkarinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pekkarinen thuds a left hand into Klimov's body.
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 Vova Klimov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lauri Pekkarinen'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Klimov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pekkarinen.
A slow jab from Klimov misses its intended target.
Decent striking displayed by Klimov there.
Klimov looks to throw the jab but Pekkarinen is out of range.
Pekkarinen staying out of range there.
Klimov misses the shot to the body.
Klimov misses with an uppercut
and Pekkarinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Klimov slips under a jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Pekkarinen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Klimov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pekkarinen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klimov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pekkarinen missing with a left hand there. Klimov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Klimov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pekkarinen throws a hook but Klimov blocks it.
Klimov misses with an uppercut. Pekkarinen saw that one coming.#T1#
Pekkarinen 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.
Klimov checks a low kick from Pekkarinen.
Klimov checks a leg kick.
Klimov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A cross from Pekkarinen lands.
Klimov slips under a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Klimov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Klimov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Klimov misses with a hook to the body
and Pekkarinen counters with a leg kick.
Pekkarinen connects with a leg kick. Klimov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Klimov checks a low kick from Pekkarinen.
Klimov blocks a jab.
Klimov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Klimov duly obliges.
Klimov misses with an uppercut. Pekkarinen saw that one coming.
Pekkarinen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pekkarinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Klimov was well out of range. Poor timing from Pekkarinen.#T2#
Klimov tests Pekkarinen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Klimov misses with a hook. Pekkarinen ducked under it nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pekkarinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Pekkarinen lands a right hook to the body. #CL#
Pekkarinen gets tackled into the cage by Klimov. Klimov maintains the clinch.
Klimov blocks a body shot from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen looking for a takedown.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Klimov.
Pekkarinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Klimov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Klimov lands an elbow just above Pekkarinen 's eye.
Pekkarinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Klimov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pekkarinen lands an uppercut.
Klimov gets through Pekkarinen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Klimov scores with a shoulder strike.
Klimov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pekkarinen backwards.
Pekkarinen scores with a shoulder strike.
Klimov misses with some punches.
Pekkarinen is looking for a takedown.
Vova Klimov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pekkarinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pekkarinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pekkarinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pekkarinen misses with a body punch.
Lauri Pekkarinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pekkarinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Klimov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen tries a body shot but Klimov blocks it.
Klimov struggles to land a body shot inside as Pekkarinen controls his hands. #T4#
Pekkarinen is trying to break the clinch but Klimov is controlling him.
Klimov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Klimov blocks an uppercut.
Pekkarinen leaning his opponent against the cage.
Klimov lands with a right to the head. #CUT#
That has opened up Lauri Pekkarinen's cut even more.
Klimov lands an elbow just above Pekkarinen 's eye.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pekkarinen.
A short body shot lands from Klimov as the two fighters clinch.
Pekkarinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Pekkarinen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pekkarinen trying to stall but Klimov improves his position.

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 Vova Klimov.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Klimov, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: CEC 631
Date: Dec 05, 2018

#R1#
Stenbeck lands a jab to the nose.#CUT2#
It looks like Lauri Pekkarinen has been cut.
Pekkarinen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#TD#
Stenbeck gets caught flat footed, as Pekkarinen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Pekkarinen throwing strikes but missing.
Pekkarinen stopping the sweep attempt from Stenbeck.
Pekkarinen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Stenbeck is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Stenbeck tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Still in half guard, Stenbeck seems content to control.#T1#
Stenbeck moves nicely into side control. #SU2#
Stenbeck stands up and beckons Pekkarinen to his feet.
Pekkarinen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stenbeck can pounce on him.
Stenbeck throws a lazy right hand but Pekkarinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pekkarinen wants to land a leg kick but Stenbeck is out of range.
Stenbeck tries a quick counter leg kick but Pekkarinen is wise to it.
Pekkarinen looks to land a right hand but Stenbeck moved out of range.
Stenbeck throws an overhand right that lands on Pekkarinen's shoulder, as Pekkarinen tries to avoid the shot.
Stenbeck misses with a hook to the body
and Pekkarinen counters with an outside leg kick.
Stenbeck keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pekkarinen throws a low kick but Stenbeck avoids it.#T2#
Stenbeck swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stenbeck throws an off balance right hand
letting Pekkarinen counter with a right hand.
Pekkarinen fails to land with a series of punches.
Pekkarinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pekkarinen throws a lazy uppercut
and Stenbeck counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pekkarinen misses with a low kick as Stenbeck jumps back.
Pekkarinen looks to land a left hand but Stenbeck moved out of range nicely.
Stenbeck pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stenbeck moves out of range as Pekkarinen strikes.
Stenbeck is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Pekkarinen with a body shot.
Pekkarinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stenbeck! But no joy.
A head kick by Pekkarinen misses
and Stenbeck counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pekkarinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pekkarinen is looking to score with low kicks.
Stenbeck connects with a right hand. Pekkarinen shakes it off.#T3#
Stenbeck misses with a low kick as Pekkarinen jumps back.
Stenbeck throws a lazy uppercut
and Pekkarinen counters with a leg kick.
Pekkarinen misses the shot to the body.
Pekkarinen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Stenbeck tries to land a leg kick but Pekkarinen saw it coming and moves away.
Pekkarinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Pekkarinen avoids the body shot from Stenbeck.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pekkarinen, right into the meat.
Pekkarinen throws a front kick that sends Stenbeck stumbling back into the cage.
A combination from Pekkarinen does no damage.
Pekkarinen connects with a high kick.
Pekkarinen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pekkarinen misses the shot to the body.
Stenbeck just misses with a punch to the body.
Pekkarinen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Pekkarinen throws a body kick that misses.
Pekkarinen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stenbeck throws out a loose jab but Pekkarinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A combination from Stenbeck does no damage.
Pekkarinen looks to land a left hand but Stenbeck moved out of range nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stenbeck checks a leg kick.
Stenbeck connects with an inside leg kick.
Stenbeck slips a jab and a cross from Pekkarinen.
We've been told by Pekkarinen's head coaches at The Jungle Room that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pekkarinen misses with a kick to the body.
Stenbeck misses the shot to the body.
Pekkarinen misses the shot to the body.
Stenbeck swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pekkarinen tries to work over Stenbeck's front leg with a kick but Stenbeck checks it.
A clash of legs there as Pekkarinen blocks the low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lauri Pekkarinen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lauri Pekkarinen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Stenbeck looks to land a right hand but Pekkarinen moved out of range.
Stenbeck fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pekkarinen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pekkarinen misses with a body kick.
Stenbeck moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Stenbeck throws a looping overhand right but Pekkarinen ducks down to avoid it.
Pekkarinen throws a quick counter kick to the body but Stenbeck avoids it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pekkarinen.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pekkarinen checks a low kick from Stenbeck.
A little feinted left hand from Pekkarinen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pekkarinen moves forwards but Stenbeck connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenbeck throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stenbeck lands a jab.
Stenbeck misses with a wild body shot.
Stenbeck throws a looping overhand right but Pekkarinen ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Pekkarinen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stenbeck.
Pekkarinen throws a hook but Stenbeck avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Stenbeck on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pekkarinen throws a solid leg kick but Stenbeck takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen takes a swing at Stenbeck's ribcage but misses.
Pekkarinen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pekkarinen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pekkarinen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stenbeck looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stenbeck swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stenbeck moves out of range of the strikes.
Stenbeck avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stenbeck throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pekkarinen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stenbeck thinking.
Stenbeck throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Pekkarinen lands with a thumping leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stenbeck. Pekkarinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stenbeck misses with a hook. Pekkarinen ducked under it nicely.
Stenbeck misses the shot to the body.
Pekkarinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stenbeck throws a hook to the side of Pekkarinen's head but Pekkarinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stenbeck throws a series of punches but Pekkarinen moves out of range.
Stenbeck misses with a wild combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stenbeck misses with a body shot.
Stenbeck takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Good exchange - Stenbeck coming out on top.
Pekkarinen throws a leg kick but Stenbeck moved away.#T3#
Stenbeck just misses with a punch to the body.
Pekkarinen checks a leg kick.
Pekkarinen throws a leg kick but Stenbeck sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pekkarinen swings for the body but Stenbeck moves out of range.
Stenbeck misses with a straight left.
Pekkarinen is looking to counter punch.
Stenbeck is looking to chop away at Pekkarinen's legs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Pekkarinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stenbeck lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pekkarinen's sensitive parts.
Pekkarinen staying out of range there.
Pekkarinen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lauri Pekkarinen is winning the standup battle so far.
Pekkarinen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gustaf Stenbeck is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stenbeck cracks Pekkarinen with a good jab.#T4#
Stenbeck fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pekkarinen blocks a jab.
Pekkarinen lands an overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pekkarinen connects with a single shot there.
Pekkarinen blocks a head kick by Stenbeck.
Pekkarinen with a hook.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pekkarinen checks a leg kick.
Pekkarinen throws a poor cross that misses
and Stenbeck counters with a stiff right hand.
Pekkarinen throws a hook but Stenbeck blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stenbeck! But no joy.
Stenbeck blocks a leg kick.
Stenbeck pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pekkarinen is looking to slow Stenbeck down with leg kicks.
Pekkarinen slips a jab from Stenbeck.
Pekkarinen attempts a counter takedown but Stenbeck avoids it well and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gustaf Stenbeck will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Lauri Pekkarinen'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#
Good leg kick by Pekkarinen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Stenbeck just misses with a punch to the body.
Stenbeck takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stenbeck tries a low kick but Pekkarinen avoids it.
Pekkarinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pekkarinen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stenbeck's sensitive parts.
Stenbeck checks the leg kick.
Stenbeck's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pekkarinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An inside leg kick lands from Pekkarinen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Pekkarinen misses
and Pekkarinen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stenbeck throws a leg kick which misses Pekkarinen's front leg but catches the back leg as Pekkarinen tries to avoid it.
Stenbeck misses with a looping left.
Pekkarinen misses with a low kick.
Stenbeck lands with a cross. #T1#
Stenbeck takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Stenbeck steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Pekkarinen. That one must have hurt.
Stenbeck scores with a body shot.
Pekkarinen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Stenbeck lands a glancing blow to the side of Pekkarinen's head.
Stenbeck takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pekkarinen throws a head kick that Stenbeck semi-blocks.
Pekkarinen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stenbeck can pounce on him.
Stenbeck throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen tried to score with a low kick but Stenbeck checks it.
Pekkarinen throws a leg kick but Stenbeck checks it.
Stenbeck throws out a counter right but Pekkarinen avoids it with no problem.
Pekkarinen throws a poor cross that misses
and Stenbeck counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pekkarinen thinking.
Pekkarinen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stenbeck throws a lazy right hand but Pekkarinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stenbeck tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pekkarinen looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
An inside leg kick lands from Stenbeck.
Pekkarinen misses the shot to the body.
Stenbeck throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pekkarinen tries to counter with a takedown but Stenbeck is quick to defend against it.
Pekkarinen connects with a high kick.
Pekkarinen misses with a straight right.
Stenbeck steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Pekkarinen lands with a good body shot.
Stenbeck throws a looping overhand right but Pekkarinen ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Pekkarinen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pekkarinen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Stenbeck missing with a left hand there. Pekkarinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stenbeck cracks Pekkarinen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T3#
Stenbeck misses with a low kick.
A lazy left from Pekkarinen finds it's target.
Stenbeck tests Pekkarinen's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#
Lauri Pekkarinen's cut is getting worse.
Pekkarinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pekkarinen is looking to clinch but Stenbeck is avoiding it.
Pekkarinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stenbeck.
Pekkarinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stenbeck scores with a sloppy right hand. Pekkarinen should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Stenbeck takes the fight into the clinch.
Pekkarinen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen is trying to maintain a safe position but Stenbeck gets an underhook and turns Pekkarinen into the cage.
Pekkarinen blocking some punches. #T4##BC2#
Stenbeck's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pekkarinen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pekkarinen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stenbeck circles away quickly and effectively.
Pekkarinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pekkarinen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Stenbeck pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pekkarinen lands a jab to the nose.
Pekkarinen moves out of range as Stenbeck strikes.
Stenbeck misses with a hook. Pekkarinen ducked under it nicely.
Stenbeck looks to land a body kick but Pekkarinen moved away.
Pekkarinen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pekkarinen lands with a hook. Stenbeck tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stenbeck misses with a low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gustaf Stenbeck.
Well Stenbeck 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gustaf Stenbeck!

Event: CEC 622
Date: Oct 19, 2018

#R1#
Knox takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pekkarinen blocks a head kick by Knox.
Nice shot by Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
Knox jabs Pekkarinen right on the nose. Pekkarinen blinks but takes it well.
Pekkarinen misses with an uppercut. Knox saw that one coming.
Knox appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Knox lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A lazy left from Pekkarinen finds it's target.
Jab by Knox.
Knox moves forwards but Pekkarinen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Knox misses the shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Pekkarinen misses its intended target.
Knox throws a leg kick which misses Pekkarinen's front leg but catches the back leg as Pekkarinen tries to avoid it.
Pekkarinen scores with a head kick. Knox tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Knox is looking to slow Pekkarinen down with leg kicks.
Pekkarinen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pekkarinen tests Knox's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Knox misses with a low kick as Pekkarinen jumps back.
Knox scores with the left hand. Pekkarinen knows he should have avoided that one.
Pekkarinen lands with an uppercut that bounces Knox off the cage and back into range.
Knox connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pekkarinen momentarily. #T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Knox.
Knox connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pekkarinen throws an overhand right that lands on Knox's shoulder, as Knox tries to avoid the shot.
Pekkarinen avoids the body shot from Knox.
Pekkarinen misses with a looping left.
Some wild striking there from Knox.
Knox thuds a left hand into Pekkarinen's body.
Lauri Pekkarinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox swings for the body but Pekkarinen moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Pekkarinen. Beautiful body shot.
Knox takes one to the side of the head.
Knox dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pekkarinen. That did some damage!
Pekkarinen slips a jab from Knox.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Knox does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Pekkarinen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pekkarinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox.
Pekkarinen throws a right hand that Knox ducks under and follows up with a left that Knox also avoids with ease.#T2#
Knox looks to throw the jab but Pekkarinen is out of range.
Pekkarinen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Knox slips a jab and a cross from Pekkarinen.
Knox punishes Pekkarinen's body with a nice straight punch.
Knox tries to clinch there but Pekkarinen circles away.
Knox feints and then cracks Pekkarinen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pekkarinen down.
Knox lands an overhand right.
A combination from Pekkarinen does no damage.
Knox throws out a counter right but Pekkarinen avoids it with no problem.
Pekkarinen blocks a low kick nicely.
Pekkarinen digs a good body shot into Knox's ribs.
Pekkarinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knox.
Knox throws a leg kick but Pekkarinen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Knox misses with a leg kick
and Pekkarinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pekkarinen moves away.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
Pekkarinen quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Knox scores with a nice head shot.
Knox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pekkarinen looks to land a left hand but Knox moved out of range nicely.
Archibald Knox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pekkarinen throws a lazy right hand but Knox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knox scores with a hook to the body. Pekkarinen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Pekkarinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Pekkarinen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Knox throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Knox throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pekkarinen.
Knox has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Knox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pekkarinen.
Knox misses with a looping right.
Pekkarinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knox throws a body punch but Pekkarinen moves out of range.
Pekkarinen scores with a body shot.
Pekkarinen misses with a left hand
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pekkarinen misses with a looping right.
Knox feints and then cracks Pekkarinen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pekkarinen down.
Pekkarinen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Knox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Knox throws a low kick but Pekkarinen avoids it.
Pekkarinen lands a nice hook to Knox's body. Knox takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pekkarinen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Knox blocks a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knox fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pekkarinen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pekkarinen avoids a kick to the body. #T4#
Pekkarinen moves out of range of the body kick.
Knox scores with a nice strike.
Pekkarinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen throws a shot from downtown. Knox moves away and avoids it.
Pekkarinen has his takedown stuffed
and Pekkarinen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pekkarinen swings widly with a right hand
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pekkarinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knox.#TD#
Pekkarinen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Knox was covering up waiting for the punch and Pekkarinen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Pekkarinen throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pekkarinen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Knox being controlled here, momentarily.
Pekkarinen throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Archibald Knox will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Knox scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pekkarinen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Knox lands with a good body shot.
Pekkarinen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pekkarinen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Knox sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pekkarinen somewhat.
Pekkarinen throws out a loose jab but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Pekkarinen is just out of range.
Pekkarinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pekkarinen throws an off balance right hand
and Knox counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on Pekkarinen's shoulder, as Pekkarinen tries to avoid the shot.
A quick step to the side and Pekkarinen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slapping body kick lands there for Knox.
Knox misses with a kick to the body.
Pekkarinen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pekkarinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pekkarinen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Pekkarinen scores with a four punch combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox digs a good body shot into Pekkarinen's ribs.
Pekkarinen throws a front kick aimed at Knox's knee but Knox avoids it well.
Pekkarinen on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
A head kick misses from Pekkarinen.
Knox takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Knox blocks a low kick nicely.
Knox shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Pekkarinen eats them both and turns towards Knox to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#
It looks like Lauri Pekkarinen has been cut.
Pekkarinen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Knox.
Pekkarinen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Archibald Knox seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Knox throws a body punch but Pekkarinen moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Pekkarinen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pekkarinen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pekkarinen misses with a low kick.
Pekkarinen catches Knox with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pekkarinen throws a big shot that misses.
Knox feints a counter leg kick.
Pekkarinen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Knoxs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knox displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pekkarinen.
Knox follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Knox throws a lazy right hand but Pekkarinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knox wants to slow Pekkarinen down by chopping away at his legs.
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on Pekkarinen's shoulder, as Pekkarinen tries to avoid the shot.
Pekkarinen is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Pekkarinen throws a low kick, looking for Knox's leg but Knox calmly moves out of range.
That kick from Knox tenderised Pekkarinen's leg. Pekkarinen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pekkarinen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lauri Pekkarinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knox fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pekkarinen is out of range.
Knox fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pekkarinen checks it well.
Knox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Crunch! Knox slams his shin into Pekkarinen's torso.
Knox lands with a thumping leg kick.
Knox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pekkarinen.
Knox lunges at Pekkarinen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pekkarinen's hand.
Pekkarinen needs to keep his hands up - Knox had a free shot at his head there.
Pekkarinen throws a low kick, looking for Knox's leg but Knox calmly moves out of range.
Pekkarinen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Knox lands with an uppercut that bounces Pekkarinen off the cage and back into range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen throws a series of punches but Knox moves out of range.
Knox throws the kick towards the body but Pekkarinen avoids it.
Knox comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pekkarinen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3#
Knox swings for the body but Pekkarinen moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Knox, right into the meat. #TD#
Pekkarinen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Knox is trying to defend but Pekkarinen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
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. Pekkarinen connects with a nice short shot to Knox's temple.
Pekkarinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Knox keeps working.
Knox tries to get to full guard but Pekkarinen has control of the leg.
Pekkarinen is trying to control. Knox wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Knox is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Pekkarinen trying to control the action but Knox is working from the bottom.
Pekkarinen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pekkarinen trying to control from half guard but Knox is working away.
Pekkarinen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pekkarinen is looking to take a break and control but Knox is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pekkarinen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Knox keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Archibald Knox showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lauri Pekkarinen'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 get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Pekkarinen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pekkarinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
Pekkarinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab lands there for Knox.
Pekkarinen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Knox attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Knox scores with a leg kick.
Pekkarinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen tests Knox's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pekkarinen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Knox.
Knox lands with a shot to the body.
Pekkarinen ducks right into an uppercut from Knox.
Pekkarinen lands with a nice body punch.
Knox closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pekkarinen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Knox.
Knox throws out a loose jab but Pekkarinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Pekkarinen blocks the leg kick. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Pekkarinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knox connects with a body shot that sends Pekkarinen's belly button to the back.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pekkarinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
Pekkarinen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Knox lands with an uppercut that bounces Pekkarinen off the cage and back into range.
Pekkarinen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Knox is fending him off so far but Pekkarinen persists. Nope, Knox circles away and we're back to standing.
Knox punishes Pekkarinen's body with a nice straight punch.
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knox throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pekkarinen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Knox ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pekkarinen connects with a leg kick. Knox looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A shot to the liver by Knox. Beautiful body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pekkarinen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Knox swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A slow jab from Knox misses its intended target.
Pekkarinen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lauri Pekkarinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Archibald Knox is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Pekkarinen throws a sloppy head kick and Knox moves out of range easily.
Pekkarinen moves out of range as Knox strikes.
Pekkarinen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pekkarinen moves out of range as Knox throws a body kick.
Knox connects with a body shot that sends Pekkarinen's belly button to the back.
A big left from Pekkarinen misses.
Knox swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Knox misses with a body shot.
Knox misses the shot to the body.
Pekkarinen looks for a takedown but Knox sprawls well.
Knox throws a jab but it's blocked by Pekkarinen.
Knox throws out a loose jab but Pekkarinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox lands with a shot to the body.
Pekkarinen missing with a left hand there. Knox was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pekkarinen misses with a body punch
enabling Knox to counter with a crisp jab.
Pekkarinen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Knox circles away quickly and effectively.
Pekkarinen loads up on a big right hand but Knox slips the punch.
It seemed like Knox was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Knox throws a head kick but Pekkarinen moves out of range. #T3#
Knox digs a good body shot into Pekkarinen's ribs.
Pekkarinen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pekkarinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
Knox has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pekkarinen misses with a straight left.
Knox moves out of range of the strikes.
Pekkarinen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pekkarinen throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
Pekkarinen throws an overhand right that lands on Knox's shoulder, as Knox tries to avoid the shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Knox takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Knox lands a leg kick that knocks Pekkarinen off balance momentarily.
Pekkarinen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Knox works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pekkarinen lands with a straight right. Knox didn't see that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knox keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Knox comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pekkarinen shoots in for a takedown but Knox shows good takedown defense.
As Pekkarinen backs off Knox throws a huge counter combo but Pekkarinen manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lauri Pekkarinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pekkarinen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
Pekkarinen tries to score with a low kick but Knox moves his leg out of the way.
Pekkarinen throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
Pekkarinen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Knox connects with a solid leg kick.
Knox with a nice cross.
Knox cracks Pekkarinen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Knox comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Pekkarinen is just out of range.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Pekkarinen is just out of range.
Pekkarinen throwing a counter right hand but Knox manages to avoid it.
Pekkarinen throws a push kick but Knox slaps the foot to one side.
Pekkarinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice side step and Knox releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pekkarinen tries to land a leg kick but Knox saw it coming and moves away.
Knox feints a counter leg kick.
Pekkarinen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knox lands a jab to the head.
Knox lands a body shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Knox - that will leave a mark!
Pekkarinen thows a left - swing and a miss!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Archibald Knox!
In his post fight interview, Archibald Knox gave a big smile as he said 'Slurped on his own blood, mother fucker!'.

Event: CEC 615
Date: Sep 19, 2018

#R1#
Pekkarinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pekkarinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Obliteratii misses the target.
Pekkarinen dives in and grabs Obliteratii's left leg, looking for a takedown. Obliteratii pushes down on Pekkarinen's head and hops out.
Pekkarinen tries to score with a low kick but Obliteratii moves his leg out of the way.
Nice shot by Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen feints and then cracks Obliteratii's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Obliteratii down.
Obliteratii stuffs the takedown attempt from Pekkarinen. Pekkarinen gets slowly back to his feet.
Jab from Obliteratii.#CUT#
It looks like Lauri Pekkarinen has been cut.
Pekkarinen misses with an uppercut
and Pekkarinen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pekkarinen moves away from the strike by Obliteratii.
A clash of legs there as Pekkarinen blocks the low kick.
Pekkarinen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pekkarinen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
An inside leg kick lands from Obliteratii. #T1#
Pekkarinen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pekkarinen misses with a leg kick
and Obliteratii counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pekkarinen cracks Obliteratii with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pekkarinen dips to his left and cracks Obliteratii with an uppercut!
Obliteratii goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Obliteratii cracks Pekkarinen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pekkarinen throws a right hand that misses
and Obliteratii counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pekkarinen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Obliteratii.
Obliteratii moves out of range of the strikes.
Obliteratii wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A jab from Obliteratii misses.
Pekkarinen throws a big shot that misses.
Pekkarinen misses with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pekkarinen lands the left hand.
Pekkarinen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pekkarinen feints and then cracks Obliteratii's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Obliteratii down. #T2#
Pekkarinen punishes Obliteratii's body with a nice straight punch.
Pekkarinen throws an overhand right that lands on Obliteratii's shoulder, as Obliteratii tries to avoid the shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pekkarinen.
Zeus Obliteratii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lauri Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen slips under a jab.
Pekkarinen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Zeus Obliteratii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Obliteratii sizes up Pekkarinen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lauri Pekkarinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Obliteratii throws a hook but Pekkarinen blocks it.
Obliteratii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pekkarinen manages to avoid it.
Pekkarinen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Obliteratii counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pekkarinen slips under a jab.
Obliteratii moves out of range as Pekkarinen strikes.
Pekkarinen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pekkarinen thows a leg kick but Obliteratii checks it
and Obliteratii counters with a low kick, right behind Pekkarinen 's knee.
Pekkarinen misses with a wild combination. #T3#
Obliteratii misses with a body kick.
Pekkarinen steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Obliteratii throws a push kick but Pekkarinen slaps the foot to one side.
Obliteratii fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pekkarinen feints the counter takedown.
Obliteratii steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Pekkarinen. That one must have hurt.
Pekkarinen throws a hook but Obliteratii avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Obliteratii on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Obliteratii.
Obliteratii scores with a nice body kick.
Pekkarinen looks winded!
Nice cross by Obliteratii.#CUT#
That has opened up Lauri Pekkarinen's cut even more.
Pekkarinen connects with a solid leg kick.
Pekkarinen throws a leg kick but Obliteratii sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Obliteratii throwing a counter right hand but Pekkarinen manages to avoid it.
Pekkarinen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pekkarinen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Obliteratii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Obliteratii throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD2#
Pekkarinen gets a double leg takedown into Obliteratii's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Obliteratii keeping moving, preventing Pekkarinen from controlling successfully.
Obliteratii avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pekkarinen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pekkarinen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Obliteratii is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Obliteratii has his hands on Pekkarinen's head, controlling the position.
Pekkarinen preventing the sweep.
Pekkarinen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Obliteratii works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Obliteratii working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pekkarinen.
Obliteratii bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pekkarinen's guard. #REVR#
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 Zeus Obliteratii will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lauri Pekkarinen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Pekkarinen throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Pekkarinen throws a poor cross that misses
and Obliteratii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pekkarinen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Obliteratii doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Obliteratii.
Pekkarinen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Obliteratii tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pekkarinen misses with a hook.
Obliteratii is looking to counter with a body kick.
Obliteratii scores with a jab to the jaw.
Obliteratii 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.
Obliteratii is looking to land body kicks.
Pekkarinen looks to land a right hand but Obliteratii moved out of range.
Obliteratii tries a low kick but Pekkarinen avoids it.
Obliteratii throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pekkarinen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Obliteratii defends it well.
Pekkarinen misses with a looping left.#T1#
Pekkarinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Obliteratii swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pekkarinen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Obliteratii momentarily.
A head kick from Pekkarinen lands but Obliteratii takes it in his stride.
Zeus Obliteratii is winning the standup battle so far.
Pekkarinen misses with a looping right.
Pekkarinen misses with a straight left.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Obliteratii crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Pekkarinen - the referee stops the clock and Obliteratii gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Pekkarinen. Obliteratii manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Pekkarinen connects with a solid leg kick.
Pekkarinen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Obliteratii's head backwards.
Pekkarinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Obliteratii moves away.
Obliteratii is looking to counter with a body kick.
Obliteratii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pekkarinen manages to avoid it.
Obliteratii blocks a head kick by Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen throws a leg kick which misses Obliteratii's front leg but catches the back leg as Obliteratii tries to avoid it.
Obliteratii moves out of range of the body kick from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen lunges at Obliteratii with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Obliteratii's hand. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen jabs at Obliteratii's body.
Obliteratii swings for the body but Pekkarinen moves out of range. #TD2#
Pekkarinen shoots in and gets a takedown into Obliteratii's guard.
Pekkarinen throws a strike but Obliteratii rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pekkarinen is looking for a triangle but Obliteratii pushes his legs off easily.
Obliteratii sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pekkarinen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Obliteratii is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Obliteratii trying to control the position from guard on top but Pekkarinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Obliteratii won't allow Pekkarinen to sweep him here.
Obliteratii is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pekkarinen controls Obliteratii momentarily but Obliteratii frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Obliteratii trying to control but Pekkarinen is working from the bottom.
Obliteratii controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pekkarinen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Obliteratii.
Pekkarinen lands a nice shot that snaps Obliteratii's head back.
A swing and a miss from Pekkarinen.
Obliteratii tried to counter with a leg kick but Pekkarinen avoided it.
Pekkarinen misses the jab.
Pekkarinen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Obliteratii checks it well.
Obliteratii throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lauri Pekkarinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lauri Pekkarinen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Pekkarinen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pekkarinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Obliteratii stuffs the takedown attempt from Pekkarinen. Pekkarinen gets slowly back to his feet.
Pekkarinen scores with a jab to the head.
Pekkarinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pekkarinen misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Obliteratii smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Obliteratii ducks under a wild hook from Pekkarinen.
A quick step to the side and Obliteratii tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Pekkarinen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Obliteratii tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Pekkarinen is in Obliteratii's guard.
Pekkarinen throws a strike but Obliteratii rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Obliteratii engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Pekkarinen is looking for a triangle but Obliteratii pushes his legs off easily. #T1#
Obliteratii stopping the sweep attempt from Pekkarinen.
Obliteratii is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pekkarinen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pekkarinen trying to control the position.
Pekkarinen has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Obliteratii has passed into side control.
Pekkarinen tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Obliteratii presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pekkarinen is looking to get to half guard.
Obliteratii looking to control and managing it successfully.
Obliteratii avoids the attempt from Pekkarinen to control.
Pekkarinen has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Obliteratii wants to control the pace but Pekkarinen is squirming around nicely.
Obliteratii content just to control the position here. #T3#
Obliteratii can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pekkarinen is looking to escape.
Pekkarinen is controlling an arm, preventing Obliteratii from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Pekkarinen wants to hold on but Obliteratii pushes him away.
Pekkarinen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Obliteratii controlling from mount. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Obliteratii mounts Pekkarinen! Really nice guard pass there!
Pekkarinen has given up his back. Will we see Obliteratii going for some submissions?
Good control from Obliteratii.
Obliteratii is trying to stick to Pekkarinen's back but Pekkarinen is turning into Obliteratii. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Obliteratii's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Pekkarinen.
Obliteratii looking to control.
Obliteratii wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pekkarinen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

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 Zeus Obliteratii.
I think Obliteratii 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zeus Obliteratii!
Zeus Obliteratii thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CEC 607
Date: Aug 10, 2018

#R1##TD#
Pekkarinen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Pekkarinen wants to take a breather but Bogard is having none of it.
Bogard tries to roll over but Pekkarinen keeps him under control.
Bogard is looking to control Pekkarinen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bogard avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pekkarinen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bogard defending well though.
Pekkarinen is nestled in close to Bogard, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Pekkarinen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bogard wants to improve his position but Pekkarinen is controlling well.
Pekkarinen throwing shots but Bogard is blocking nicely.
Bogard avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pekkarinen.
Bogard moves into full guard. #T1#
Bogard manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pekkarinen manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Bogard avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pekkarinen keeping full guard, as Bogard tries to pass.
Bogard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bogard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pekkarinen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Pekkarinen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bogard gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Pekkarinen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Pekkarinen looking for a guillotine here but Bogard defends easily.
My spies in Midnight MMA inform me that Bogard has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T2#
Bogard working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pekkarinen's head.
Bogard is working Pekkarinen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pekkarinen looking to control.
Bogard scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pekkarinen keeping moving, preventing Bogard from controlling successfully.
Pekkarinen trying to control the position.
Bogard preventing the sweep.
Bogard looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pekkarinen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bogard distracts Pekkarinen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Pekkarinen looking for a guillotine here but Bogard defends easily. #T3#
Pekkarinen is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Bogard avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pekkarinen is on top in guard. #REVR#
Bogard looking to control but Pekkarinen passes into half guard.
Bogard gets full guard.
Pekkarinen throwing strikes from guard but Bogard blocks nicely.
Bogard looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Bogard trying to keep a closed guard but Pekkarinen is proving a slippery customer.
Bogard wants to sweep but no luck.
Bogard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen preventing the sweep.
Pekkarinen throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bogard wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Pekkarinen is now in half guard.
Bogard wants to get back to full guard.
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 Lauri Pekkarinen 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#
Bogard lands a leg kick that knocks Pekkarinen off balance momentarily.
Bogard throws a body kick that misses.
Bogard shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pekkarinen throws a shot from downtown. Bogard moves away and avoids it.
Bogard takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pekkarinen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bogard sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pekkarinen somewhat.
Pekkarinen avoids the head kick by Bogard.
Pekkarinen looks to land a right hand but Bogard moved out of range.
A swing and a miss from Pekkarinen.
Bogard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bogard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bogard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pekkarinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bogard looks to land a right hand but Pekkarinen moved out of range.
Pekkarinen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bogard moves out of range as Pekkarinen strikes.#TD2#
Bogard shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pekkarinen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB#
Pekkarinen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bogard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bogard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Pekkarinen wants to sweep here but Bogard controlling him for the moment.
Pekkarinen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bogard stopping the sweep attempt from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen is working hard here to advance position.
Bogard throwing strikes from guard but Pekkarinen blocks nicely. #SUB#
Pekkarinen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bogard tries to free his leg and advance position but Pekkarinen is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Pekkarinen has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Bogard doesn't defend quickly enough and Pekkarinen has managed to lock this one up! Can Bogard escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Pekkarinen on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lauri Pekkarinen!
Lauri Pekkarinen decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
Terry Bogard was interviewed post fight and said 'No excuses, you learn more from loses than you do from wins. Cheers!'.

Event: CEC 602
Date: Jul 18, 2018

#R1##TD#
Pekkarinen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Filipowicz looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Filipowicz felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Pekkarinen misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Pekkarinen throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Pekkarinen throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Pekkarinen throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Filipowicz defending against the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pekkarinen is looking to take a break and control but Filipowicz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pekkarinen misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pekkarinen is putting a hurting on Filipowicz here, landing some big shots from side control.
Check out the look on Pekkarinen's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Pekkarinen working away.
Pekkarinen working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Pekkarinen misses with the ground and pound.#T1#
Pekkarinen sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Filipowicz is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Filipowicz looking for a sweep but Pekkarinen has passed into full mount! Oh no!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pekkarinen wants to control the pace but Filipowicz is squirming around nicely.
Pekkarinen sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Pekkarinen thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Filipowicz 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.
Pekkarinen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pekkarinen slips a nice elbow through Filipowicz's hands, connecting with Filipowicz's forehead.
Pekkarinen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pekkarinen wants to take a breather but Filipowicz is having none of it. #T2#
Pekkarinen 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.
Pekkarinen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Pekkarinen throws a strike but Filipowicz avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Filipowicz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Filipowicz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen throws a big elbow that misses.
Pekkarinen throws a big right hand that misses.
Pekkarinen landing with the ground and pound.
Pekkarinen preventing the sweep.
Pekkarinen 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.
Pekkarinen throwing strikes from guard but Filipowicz blocks nicely. #T3#
Filipowicz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pekkarinen.
Filipowicz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pekkarinen wants to control from the top but Filipowicz keeps moving.
Pekkarinen lands a couple of elbows.
Pekkarinen postures up in Filipowicz's guard and throws a big left but Filipowicz blocks it.
Filipowicz is controlling Pekkarinen's posture.
Pekkarinen throws a big elbow that misses.
Pekkarinen looking to sit in guard and control but Filipowicz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T4#
Pekkarinen is looking to sweep but instead, Filipowicz has passed into half guard. #SUB#
Pekkarinen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Filipowicz pulls his head out easily.
Filipowicz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Pekkarinen wants to get back to full guard but Filipowicz has passed into side control.
Pekkarinen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Pekkarinen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pekkarinen won't allow Filipowicz to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lauri Pekkarinen dominated that round.
That's time! Pekkarinen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A jab from Filipowicz misses.
Pekkarinen lands with a hook. Filipowicz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pekkarinen lands a right hook to the body.
Pekkarinen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pekkarinen throws a head kick that Filipowicz semi-blocks.
Pekkarinen throws an off balance right hand
and Filipowicz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Filipowicz misses the shot to the body.
Pekkarinen walks into a stiff left hand from Filipowicz.
Filipowicz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pekkarinen.
Sloppy strikes from Filipowicz. Those never looked like landing.
Pekkarinen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Filipowicz. Filipowicz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A jab lands there for Pekkarinen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice straight punches there by Filipowicz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Filipowicz.
Filipowicz throws a hook but Pekkarinen avoids it easily.
It appears Pekkarinen was looking to counter with a kick there.
Pekkarinen tried to score with a low kick but Filipowicz checks it.
Filipowicz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pekkarinen!
Filipowicz staying out of range there.
Pekkarinen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Filipowicz as he jumps to the side. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Pekkarinen. Filipowicz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lauri Pekkarinen is winning the standup battle so far.
Pekkarinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Filipowicz throws out a counter right but Pekkarinen avoids it with no problem.
Filipowicz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pekkarinen tries to land a front kick but Filipowicz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Filipowicz staying out of range there.
Filipowicz takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Pekkarinen throws a solid leg kick but Filipowicz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pekkarinen.
Filipowicz slips under a jab from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Filipowicz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pekkarinen looks to land a right hand but Filipowicz moved out of range.
A nice side step and Filipowicz releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Filipowicz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pekkarinen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pekkarinen cracks Filipowicz with an open hand slap.
Pekkarinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Filipowicz was well out of range. Poor timing from Pekkarinen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pekkarinen misses with a straight left.
Pekkarinen moves out of range as Filipowicz strikes.
Pekkarinen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pekkarinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Filipowicz can do to turn this around?#T2#
Pekkarinen misses with a lunging right hand
and Filipowicz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Filipowicz throws a head kick that misses.
Filipowicz defending well as Pekkarinen loads up on a big left hand.
Filipowicz swings for the body but Pekkarinen moves out of range.
Filipowicz throws an overhand right that lands on Pekkarinen's shoulder, as Pekkarinen tries to avoid the shot.
Pekkarinen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pekkarinen looks to land a right hand but Filipowicz moved out of range.
It seemed like Filipowicz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pekkarinen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Pekkarinen scores with the left hand. Filipowicz knows he should have avoided that one.
A big right from Filipowicz misses.
A quick step to the side and Pekkarinen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Filipowicz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pekkarinen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Filipowicz takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Filipowicz misses with an uppercut.
Filipowicz might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Good exchange - Filipowicz coming out on top.#CL2#
Filipowicz clinches up with Pekkarinen and pushes him back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pekkarinen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pekkarinen lands a right hand.
Filipowicz misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Filipowicz swings wildly with an uppercut but Pekkarinen uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Pekkarinen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Filipowicz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Filipowicz misses the jab.
Pekkarinen with a hook.
Pekkarinen lands a nice looking body shot.
Pekkarinen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Filipowicz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pekkarinen shoots in but Filipowicz avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Filipowicz rushes Pekkarinen and presses him up against the cage.
Pekkarinen tries to break the clinch but Filipowicz is controlling the position.
Pekkarinen misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Pekkarinen fails to land.
Filipowicz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pekkarinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
A right handed body shot lands from Filipowicz.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Filipowicz.
Filipowicz throws a punch but it's blocked by Pekkarinen.
Filipowicz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Filipowicz is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lauri Pekkarinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Filipowicz lands with a light punch inside.
Filipowicz throws a head punch that misses.
Pekkarinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Filipowicz.
Filipowicz swings wildly with an uppercut but Pekkarinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Filipowicz fails to land.
Filipowicz lands a hook that snaps the head of Pekkarinen backwards.
Pekkarinen is looking to break free of the clinch but Filipowicz has double underhooks.
Filipowicz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pekkarinen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Filipowicz.
Filipowicz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Filipowicz prevents a takedown attempt there.
Filipowicz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pekkarinen backwards.
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 Lauri Pekkarinen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
The fighters circling - Filipowicz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Filipowicz takes a swing at Pekkarinen's ribcage but misses.
Filipowicz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pekkarinen's hands.
Filipowicz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Filipowicz throws a lazy right hand but Pekkarinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pekkarinen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pekkarinen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Filipowicz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pekkarinen.
Filipowicz throws a shot from downtown. Pekkarinen moves away and avoids it.
Pekkarinen slips a straight right by Filipowicz.
Pekkarinen shoots in and drives through. Filipowicz sprawls well.
Filipowicz throws a looping overhand right but Pekkarinen ducks down to avoid it.
Pekkarinen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pekkarinen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pekkarinen scores with a jab.
Filipowicz misses the shot to the body.
Pekkarinen throws a sloppy body shot
and Filipowicz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Filipowicz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Filipowicz throws a nice looking combination but Pekkarinen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Filipowicz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Filipowicz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pekkarinen looks to land a right hand but Filipowicz moved out of range.
Pekkarinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Filipowicz.
Filipowicz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pekkarinen, right into the meat.
Filipowicz misses with a hook. Pekkarinen ducked under it nicely.
Filipowicz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Filipowicz lands with a straight right. Pekkarinen didn't see that one coming.
Pekkarinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Filipowicz was well out of range. Poor timing from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen scores with a nice head shot.
Filipowicz jabs Pekkarinen right on the nose. Pekkarinen blinks but takes it well.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pekkarinen 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 Filipowicz has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Filipowicz and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Filipowicz moves out of range of the strikes.
Filipowicz wants to land a leg kick but Pekkarinen is out of range.
Filipowicz misses with a looping left.
Pekkarinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pekkarinen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Filipowicz misses the target.
Pekkarinen scores with the left hand. Filipowicz knows he should have avoided that one.
A jab from Filipowicz misses.
Good leg kick by Pekkarinen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The fighters circle momentarily. Filipowicz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pekkarinen throws a shot from downtown. Filipowicz moves away and avoids it.
Good standup being displayed there by Pekkarinen as he connects with a hook.
Filipowicz scores with a jab to the head.
Pekkarinen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Filipowicz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Filipowicz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Pekkarinen. That snapped Filipowicz's head back.
Filipowicz ducks under a wild hook from Pekkarinen.
Filipowicz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pekkarinen cracks Filipowicz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pekkarinen misses with a straight left.
Pekkarinen moves out of range as Filipowicz strikes.
Filipowicz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice uppercut there from Pekkarinen.#T3#
A head kick misses from Filipowicz.
Filipowicz moves out of range as Pekkarinen strikes.
Pekkarinen throws a hook but Filipowicz avoids it easily.
Pekkarinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Filipowicz.
Pekkarinen ducks under a wild hook from Filipowicz.
Pekkarinen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Filipowicz tries a head kick but it misses.
Filipowicz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pekkarinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little jabbing left from Filipowicz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Filipowicz moves away from the strike by Pekkarinen.
Filipowicz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Filipowicz scores with a body shot.
Filipowicz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Filipowicz looks to score with a jab to the body but Pekkarinen is just out of range.
Pekkarinen looks to land a left hand but Filipowicz moved out of range nicely.
Pekkarinen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Filipowicz scoring well with a low kick there.
Michal Filipowicz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lauri Pekkarinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Filipowicz moves out of range as Pekkarinen strikes.
Pekkarinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Filipowicz.
Pekkarinen lands a jab-cross combination.
Filipowicz throws a big shot that misses.
Filipowicz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pekkarinen looks to land a left hand but Filipowicz moved out of range nicely.
Michal Filipowicz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Filipowicz 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.
Pekkarinen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Filipowicz misses with a straight left.
Pekkarinen tries to counter with a takedown but Filipowicz is quick to defend against it.
Filipowicz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pekkarinen connects with a single shot there.
Filipowicz misses with a hook. Pekkarinen ducked under it nicely.
Pekkarinen lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pekkarinen slips a jab from Filipowicz.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Pekkarinen. Filipowicz shrugs it off though.
Pekkarinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Filipowicz was well out of range. Poor timing from Pekkarinen.
Filipowicz keeps Pekkarinen at a distance using the push kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lauri Pekkarinen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pekkarinen, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lauri Pekkarinen!
Lauri Pekkarinen decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: CEC 593
Date: Jun 06, 2018

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Gatsby misses the target.
Gatsby is looking to clinch.
Pekkarinen flicks out a counter leg kick but Gatsby steps away.
Gatsby displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pekkarinen throws out the jab. #CL#
Gatsby clinches up against the cage.
Pekkarinen wants to break free but Gatsby has control.
Gatsby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gatsby tries to throw a body punch but Pekkarinen avoids it by throwing Gatsby back against the cage.
Gatsby misses with a punch to the body.
Gatsby throws a head punch that misses.
Gatsby cracks Pekkarinen with a nice body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen misses with some punches.
Pekkarinen is looking to break free of the clinch but Gatsby has double underhooks.
I was talking to Gatsby's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Gatsby lands a shoulder strike.
Pekkarinen 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.
Pekkarinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Gatsby.
Pekkarinen looks winded!
Pekkarinen blocking some punches. #BC2#
Pekkarinen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pekkarinen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gatsby moves out of range of the body kick from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Pekkarinen 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.#T1#
Sloppy strikes from Gatsby. Those never looked like landing.
Gatsby fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gatsby works the jab nicely.#CUT#
It looks like Lauri Pekkarinen has been cut.#CL#
Gatsby gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pekkarinen.
Gatsby blocking some punches.
Pekkarinen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gatsby lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pekkarinen backwards.
Gatsby misses with a punch to the body.
Gatsby misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gatsby working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gatsby throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gatsby tries a body shot but Pekkarinen blocks it. #TD2#
Pekkarinen has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Gatsby regains guard immediately.
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!
Gatsby lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Gatsby scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
Gatsby seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Pekkarinen wants to sweep here but Gatsby controlling him for the moment.
Gatsby landing with the ground and pound.
Gatsby wants to control from the top but Pekkarinen keeps moving.
Gatsby might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pekkarinen wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Gatsby is now in half guard. #SUB2#
Pekkarinen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gatsby pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gatsby drops an elbow to the side of Pekkarinen's head. #T3#
Gatsby is nestled in close to Pekkarinen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Pekkarinen has hold of Gatsby's hands but Gatsby slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Pekkarinen wants to improve his position but Gatsby is controlling well.
Pekkarinen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gatsby is working away from the top position though.
Gatsby drops an elbow to the side of Pekkarinen's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gatsby lands a nice short elbow.
Still in half guard, Gatsby seems content to control.
Gatsby is looking to take a break and control but Pekkarinen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pekkarinen is trying to maintain the position but Gatsby is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
Gatsby trying to control from half guard but Pekkarinen is working away.
Pekkarinen is looking for a sweep. Gatsby is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gatsby working over Pekkarinen with some ground and pound. Pekkarinen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Pekkarinen is looking to improve his position.
Pekkarinen manages to get to full guard. #SUB2#
Pekkarinen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gatsby defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Gatsby dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lauri Pekkarinen's cut.
That's time! Gatsby's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Gatsby lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gatsby.
Pekkarinen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pekkarinen throws out a loose jab but Gatsby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pekkarinen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nice shot by Gatsby.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gatsby has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gatsby lands the left hand.
Pekkarinen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pekkarinen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pekkarinen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gatsby misses with a straight left.
Pekkarinen misses with a looping right.
Gatsby fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gatsby connects with the punch.
Gatsby tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pekkarinen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gatsby pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Pekkarinen back to the cage. Gatsby follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Gatsby misses with a lunging right hand
and Pekkarinen counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Gatsby takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pekkarinen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gatsby's calf.
A cross from Pekkarinen lands.
Gatsby staying out of range there.
Gatsby is looking to counter the offense by Pekkarinen and move into the clinch.
Gatsby throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gatsby is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pekkarinen can do to turn this around?
Pekkarinen with a nice cross.
Pekkarinen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A lazy body kick from Pekkarinen
and Gatsby counters with a straight right hand.
Lauri Pekkarinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pekkarinen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pekkarinen throws a looping overhand right but Gatsby ducks down to avoid it.
Jay Gatsby is winning the standup battle so far.
Gatsby is looking to slow Pekkarinen down with leg kicks.
Pekkarinen throws a looping overhand right but Gatsby ducks down to avoid it.
Pekkarinen misses with a looping left.
Gatsby is looking to clinch but Pekkarinen is avoiding it.
Pekkarinen looks to throw the jab but Gatsby is out of range.
Gatsby moves away from the strike by Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gatsby takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gatsby throws a good cross that connects. #CUT#
That has opened up Lauri Pekkarinen's cut even more.#T2#
Pekkarinen motions for Gatsby to come forward. Pekkarinen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gatsby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Gatsby gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pekkarinen blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Pekkarinen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gatsby checks a leg kick.
Pekkarinen scores with a leg kick.
Pekkarinen lands a leg kick that knocks Gatsby off balance momentarily.
Gatsby wants to clinch.
Pekkarinen throws a hook but Gatsby avoids it easily.
Gatsby is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pekkarinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gatsby moves away.#TD#
Gatsby manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Pekkarinen on his heels. He'll look to pass Pekkarinen's guard now, I'm sure.
Gatsby stands up over Pekkarinen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gatsby lands a couple of digs.
Gatsby stopping the sweep attempt from Pekkarinen.#T3#
Gatsby cracks Pekkarinen with a solid left hand.
Gatsby with a nice head shot there.
Gatsby is working Pekkarinen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pekkarinen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gatsby is one step ahead there.
Gatsby lands a couple of elbows.
Pekkarinen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Pekkarinen has momentary wrist control but Gatsby slips an elbow through the middle.
Gatsby stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pekkarinen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gatsby scoring with some ground and pound. #T4##SUB2#
Pekkarinen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gatsby defends it easily.
Pekkarinen looking to control.
Pekkarinen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Pekkarinen throwing strikes but missing.
Pekkarinen wants to control from the top but Gatsby keeps moving.
Pekkarinen preventing the sweep.
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 Jay Gatsby will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lauri Pekkarinen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Gatsby staying out of range there.#CL#
Gatsby gets a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pekkarinen.
Gatsby misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pekkarinen. #BC2#
Pekkarinen breaks the clinch.
Pekkarinen loads up on a big right hand but Gatsby slips the punch.
Gatsby tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pekkarinen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pekkarinen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gatsby checks it well.
Pekkarinen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pekkarinen misses with a head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pekkarinen. That's going to slow Gatsby down. #CL#
Gatsby gets a clinch.
Jay Gatsby has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gatsby misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gatsby lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pekkarinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Pekkarinen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pekkarinen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gatsby has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pekkarinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pekkarinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Good exchange - Gatsby coming out on top.
Gatsby takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Gatsby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gatsby scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pekkarinen in his tracks.
A slow jab from Pekkarinen misses its intended target.
Pekkarinen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pekkarinen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gatsby lands a jab to the head. #ROC#
Pekkarinen is rocked!
Gatsby scoring well with a low kick there.
Pekkarinen is still on wobbly legs! Can Gatsby finish him?
Pekkarinen gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Gatsby gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jay Gatsby!
In his post fight interview, Jay Gatsby gave a big smile as he said 'My life, old sport, my life... my life has got to be like this... It's got to keep going on.'.

Event: CEC 584
Date: Apr 25, 2018

#R1#
Pekkarinen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kobashi stuffs the takedown.
Despite the aggression on Kobashi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Pekkarinen misses with a head kick.
Kobashi is looking for the big counter here.
Pekkarinen lands with an uppercut that bounces Kobashi off the cage and back into range.
A low kick from Pekkarinen is predictable there
and Kobashi counters with a series of strikes. Pekkarinen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Both fighters circling a little - Pekkarinen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nice jab there from Pekkarinen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pekkarinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kobashi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kobashi throws a counter combo.
Pekkarinen throws a right hand that misses
and Kobashi counters with a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pekkarinen wants to land a leg kick but Kobashi is out of range.
Pekkarinen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kobashi throws a counter combo.#T1#
Pekkarinen throws a leg kick but Kobashi moved away.
Kobashi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Pekkarinen loads up on a big right hand but Kobashi slips the punch.
Kobashi throws a counter combo.
Pekkarinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pekkarinen throws a hook but Kobashi blocks it.
Kobashi is looking for the big counter here.
Pekkarinen missing with a left hand there. Kobashi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kobashi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Pekkarinen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kobashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Despite the aggression on Kobashi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Pekkarinen lands an overhand right.
Kobashi blocks a low kick nicely.
Kobashi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kobashi checks a leg kick.
Kobashi blocks the body kick.
Despite the aggression on Kobashi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Pekkarinen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kobashi counters with a one-two to the body. #T2#
Pekkarinen misses with a right hand
and Kobashi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pekkarinen fails to land with a series of punches.
Kobashi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Pekkarinen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kobashi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Pekkarinen looks to land a left hand but Kobashi moved out of range nicely.
Kobashi is looking for the big counter here.
Pekkarinen looks for the body kick but Kobashi saw that one coming.
Pekkarinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Kobashi is looking for the big counter here.
Pekkarinen cracks the inside of Kobashi's front leg.
Pekkarinen misses with a shot to the body
and Kobashi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kobashi moves out of range of the strikes.
Kobashi is looking for the big counter here.
Lauri Pekkarinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Pekkarinen misses
and Kobashi counters with a one-two to the body.
Pekkarinen misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Pekkarinen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kobashi throws a counter combo.
Pekkarinen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pekkarinen cracks Kobashi with an open hand slap.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pekkarinen. #TD#
Kobashi gets caught flat footed, as Pekkarinen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Pekkarinen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kobashi is looking to stand up but Pekkarinen isn't so interested in that idea.
Kobashi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pekkarinen.
Kobashi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pekkarinen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pekkarinen throws a big right hand that misses.
Pekkarinen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Pekkarinen is looking to work some ground and pound but Kobashi has wrist control.
Kobashi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pekkarinen.
Kobashi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pekkarinen distracts Kobashi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pekkarinen working some strikes from top position.
Pekkarinen throws an elbow that misses. Kobashi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pekkarinen's guard. Nice move by Kobashi!#REVB#
Pekkarinen looking to control.
Kobashi wants to stand but Pekkarinen has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Pekkarinen looking for a sweep. Not yet Pekkarinen, not yet. #SUB#
Pekkarinen looking for a guillotine here but Kobashi defends easily. #SUB#
Pekkarinen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kobashi passes into side control.
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 Lauri Pekkarinen will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Pekkarinen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kobashi slips a straight right by Pekkarinen.
Kobashi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Pekkarinen misses with a series of wild punches.
Pekkarinen throws a leg kick
and Kobashi counters with a left and a right that stings Pekkarinen.
A jab lands there for Pekkarinen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Pekkarinen.
Kobashi unleashes a big counter combination but Pekkarinen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kobashi takes one to the chin there.#T1#
Pekkarinen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kobashi circles away quickly and effectively.
Kobashi throws a counter combo.
Pekkarinen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kobashi counters with a two punch combo.
Kobashi is working the combinations to good effect here.
Pekkarinen throws a shot from downtown. Kobashi moves away and avoids it.
Kobashi avoids a punch combination nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pekkarinen. Kobashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kobashi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A swing and a miss from Pekkarinen.
As Pekkarinen backs off Kobashi throws a huge counter combo but Pekkarinen manages to avoid it all.
A left lands for Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen throws a body kick that misses
and Kobashi counters with a left and a right that stings Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen throws a leg kick but Kobashi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kobashi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kobashi takes one on the button.#T2#
Pekkarinen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kobashi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As Pekkarinen backs off Kobashi throws a huge counter combo but Pekkarinen manages to avoid it all.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pekkarinen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pekkarinen throws a nice looking combination but Kobashi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kobashi unleashes a big counter combination but Pekkarinen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Pekkarinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kobashi.
Pekkarinen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kobashi is looking for the big counter here.
Kobashi slips a jab from Pekkarinen.
Kobashi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Pekkarinen throws a big shot that misses.
Kobashi throws a counter combo.
Pekkarinen swings for the body but Kobashi moves out of range.
Pekkarinen throws a jab when Kobashi was well out of range.
Pekkarinen tries a head kick but it misses.
Kobashi is looking for the big counter here.
Kenta Kobashi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pekkarinen. Kobashi does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Pekkarinen throws a head kick that misses.
Kobashi unleashes a big counter combination but Pekkarinen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Pekkarinen's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Pekkarinen duly obliges.
Pekkarinen misses with a left hand
and Kobashi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Pekkarinen lands a right hook to the body.
Pekkarinen cracks the inside of Kobashi's front leg.
Nice defenses there by Kobashi.
Kobashi unleashes a big counter combination but Pekkarinen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kobashi checks the leg kick.
Kobashi is looking for the big counter here.
Pekkarinen looks to land a left hand but Kobashi moved out of range nicely.
Kobashi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Pekkarinen misses with a jab to the body
and Kobashi counters with a two punch combo.
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!
Pekkarinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kobashi throws a counter combo.
Pekkarinen looks for a takedown but Kobashi sprawls well.
Kobashi throws a counter combo.#T4#
Kobashi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pekkarinen.
Kobashi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pekkarinen 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 Kobashi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kobashi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kobashi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kobashi moves away.
Kobashi moves out of range of the leg kick from Pekkarinen.
Kobashi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pekkarinen throws a body punch but Kobashi moves out of range.
Kobashi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pekkarinen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pekkarinen throws a head kick that misses
and Kobashi counters with a left and a right that stings Pekkarinen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lauri Pekkarinen dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Pekkarinen throws a poor cross that misses
and Kobashi counters with a series of strikes. Pekkarinen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pekkarinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kobashi moves away.
Nice defenses there by Kobashi.
As Pekkarinen backs off Kobashi throws a huge counter combo but Pekkarinen manages to avoid it all.
Pekkarinen throws a leg kick but Kobashi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kobashi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Despite the aggression on Kobashi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A jab from Pekkarinen misses.
As Pekkarinen backs off Kobashi throws a huge counter combo but Pekkarinen manages to avoid it all.
Pekkarinen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kobashi blocks a jab.
Kobashi is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pekkarinen throws a combination that misses
and Kobashi counters with a series of strikes. Pekkarinen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pekkarinen misses with a looping left.
Kobashi throws a counter combo.
Kobashi slips a jab from Pekkarinen.#T1#
Some bone on bone action there as Kobashi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
As Pekkarinen backs off Kobashi throws a huge counter combo but Pekkarinen manages to avoid it all.
Pekkarinen throws a hook but Kobashi blocks it.
Pekkarinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kobashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Pekkarinen.
Kobashi throws a counter combo.
Pekkarinen throws the left hand but Kobashi avoids the punch easily.
Pekkarinen throws a big shot that misses.
As Pekkarinen backs off Kobashi throws a huge counter combo but Pekkarinen manages to avoid it all.
Pekkarinen lands a leg kick that knocks Kobashi off balance momentarily.
A slow jab from Pekkarinen misses its intended target.
A low kick from Pekkarinen is predictable there
and Kobashi counters with a one-two to the body.
Pekkarinen misses with a hook
and Kobashi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Pekkarinen misses with a left hand
and Kobashi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Pekkarinen thows a leg kick but Kobashi checks it
and Kobashi counters with a one-two to the body.
Kenta Kobashi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pekkarinen throws a front kick aimed at Kobashi's knee but Kobashi avoids it well.
Kobashi throws a counter combo.
Pekkarinen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kobashi counters with a series of strikes. Pekkarinen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kobashi defending well as Pekkarinen loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Pekkarinen misses.
Despite the aggression on Kobashi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#TD#
Pekkarinen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kobashi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES2#
Kobashi has his feet on Pekkarinen's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Kobashi checks a leg kick nicely.
Kobashi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kobashi checks a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Kobashi blocks the low kick.#T3#
Pekkarinen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kobashi. That did some damage!#TD#
Pekkarinen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kobashi sprawls well initially but Pekkarinen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pekkarinen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pekkarinen looks to land a strike but Kobashi avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Kobashi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pekkarinen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kobashi is looking to stand up but Pekkarinen isn't so interested in that idea.
Pekkarinen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kobashi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kobashi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pekkarinen throwing strikes from guard but Kobashi blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Kobashi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T4##SUB2#
Pekkarinen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kobashi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pekkarinen has managed to get both his arms back between Kobashi's legs - danger averted.
Pekkarinen postures up in Kobashi's guard and throws a big left but Kobashi blocks it.
Pekkarinen throws a strike but Kobashi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Pekkarinen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kobashi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Pekkarinen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kobashi passes into half guard.
Kobashi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kenta Kobashi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pekkarinen 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lauri Pekkarinen!
After the fight, Lauri Pekkarinen 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: CEC 579
Date: Apr 04, 2018

#R1#
Gone connects with a jab.
Gone lands an overhand right.
Pekkarinen tries to score with a low kick but Gone moves his leg out of the way.
Gone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pekkarinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Gone.
A little jabbing left from Pekkarinen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gone throws a lazy right hand but Pekkarinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gone throws a lazy right hand but Pekkarinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pekkarinen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pekkarinen defending well as Gone loads up on a big left hand.
Pekkarinen feints the counter takedown.
Pekkarinen lands a body shot.
Pekkarinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gone.
Pekkarinen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gone takes one to the chin there.
Pekkarinen thows a body kick. Gone tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Pekkarinen scores with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice combination there by Gone.
Pekkarinen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gone is out of range.
Gone half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Pekkarinen scores with a hook.
Pekkarinen looks to land a left hand but Gone moved out of range nicely.
Pekkarinen throws a head kick that Gone semi-blocks.
A slow jab from Gone misses its intended target. #T1#
Gone ducks under a wild hook from Pekkarinen.
Gone looks to land a right hand but Pekkarinen moved out of range.
Gone throws a low kick but Pekkarinen avoids it.
Gone seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Pekkarinen misses with a wild body shot.
Pekkarinen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gone misses with an uppercut
and Pekkarinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gone checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gone takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gone walks into a jab.
Gone throws a body shot but no joy.
Pekkarinen avoids the body shot from Gone.
Gone checks a leg kick.
Gone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gone throws a head kick that Pekkarinen semi-blocks.
Gone takes one to the chin there.
Pekkarinen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lauri Pekkarinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Gone 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.#T2#
A clash of legs there as Gone blocks the low kick.
A punch lands to the side of Pekkarinen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gone throws out a loose jab but Pekkarinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pekkarinen tried to score with a low kick but Gone checks it.#CL#
Gone takes the fight into the clinch.
Pekkarinen misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Gone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gone cracks a nice hook into Pekkarinen's ribs.
Gone takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pekkarinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pekkarinen unleashes a big counter combination but Gone bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Gone misses with an uppercut
and Pekkarinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gone chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chins Gone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pekkarinen manages to avoid it.
Pekkarinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gone takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gone attempts a counter takedown but Pekkarinen avoids it well and moves away.
Pekkarinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Pekkarinen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pekkarinen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Donk. Gone catches Pekkarinen right on the button with a cross.
Pekkarinen throws a shot from downtown. Gone moves away and avoids it.
Pekkarinen is looking to score with low kicks.
Gone throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gone takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gone takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pekkarinen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gone is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Gone misses the target.
Pekkarinen takes a swing at Gone's ribcage but misses.
Gone gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#ROC2#
Gone is rocked!
Pekkarinen throws a quick head kick that knocks Gone silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Pekkarinen is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Lauri Pekkarinen!
Lauri Pekkarinen 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: CEC 570
Date: Feb 21, 2018

#R1#
A jab lands there for Pekkarinen.
Orion misses with a low kick as Pekkarinen jumps back.
Nice shot by Orion.
Pekkarinen scores with the left hand. Orion knows he should have avoided that one.
Pekkarinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pekkarinen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pekkarinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Orion ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Orion looks to land a body kick but Pekkarinen moved away.
Pekkarinen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Orion takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pekkarinen cracks Orion with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Orion walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Orion fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pekkarinen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pekkarinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Orion sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pekkarinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orion.
Orion slips under a jab from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Orion looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Orion connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Orion has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pekkarinen finds it's way round the side to connect with Orion's head.
The crowd cheers as Pekkarinen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Orion doesn't seem phased though.
Orion scores with a shot to the body. #T1#
Orion delivers a nice body kick.
Pekkarinen throws a hook but Orion avoids it easily.
Pekkarinen throws a low kick but Orion avoids it.
Pekkarinen swings for the body but Orion moves out of range.
Orion with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Orion slips a jab from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen 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.
Orion steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Orion.
Orion looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Orion moves out of range of the strikes.
Pekkarinen throws a looping overhand right but Orion ducks down to avoid it.
Orion throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Orion cracks Pekkarinen with a good jab.
Orion checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Orion fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Orion lunges at Pekkarinen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pekkarinen's hand.
Pekkarinen throws a head kick that misses.
Orion uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen throws a hook to the side of Orion's head but Orion sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pekkarinen moves out of range of the body kick from Orion.
Orion lands with a thumping leg kick. #T2#
Orion clobbers Pekkarinen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pekkarinen misses the shot to the body.
Pekkarinen lands an overhand right.
Pekkarinen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Orion had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Orion loads up on a big right hand but Pekkarinen slips the punch.
Orion takes a kick to the side of the head.
Orion lands with a thumping leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Orion.
Orion misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pekkarinen.
Orion is looking to slow Pekkarinen down with leg kicks.
Donk. Orion catches Pekkarinen right on the button with a cross.
Pekkarinen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Orion is out of range.
Orion dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pekkarinen throws the kick towards the body but Orion avoids it.
Pekkarinen misses with a wild combination.
Orion tries to move into range but Pekkarinen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pekkarinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orion.
Pekkarinen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Orion. Orion obviously looking to wear him down.
Pekkarinen misses with a combination
and Orion counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Orion lands a jab to Pekkarinen's midsection.
Pekkarinen looks to throw the jab but Orion is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Orion on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pekkarinen needs to keep his hands up - Orion had a free shot at his head there.
A jab from Pekkarinen finds it's way through Orion's defenses.
Pekkarinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Orion sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pekkarinen throws an overhand right that lands on Orion's shoulder, as Orion tries to avoid the shot.
Pekkarinen connects with a solid leg kick.
Jab, jab by Pekkarinen - just one landing.
Orion misses with an attempted mid kick.
Orion lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Orion.
Pekkarinen looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A jab lands there for Pekkarinen.
A good leg kick by Pekkarinen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pekkarinen throws a shot from downtown. Orion moves away and avoids it.
Pekkarinen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Orion ducks under a wild hook from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pekkarinen throws a lazy right hand but Orion sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pekkarinen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T4#
Pekkarinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Orion bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Orion misses with a two punch combination.
Pekkarinen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Pekkarinen does it's job there.
Pekkarinen pushes Orion away with a front kick.
Orion lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Orion displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pekkarinen throws out the jab.
Pekkarinen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pekkarinen connects with a right hand. Orion shakes it off.
Pekkarinen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pekkarinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pekkarinen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pekkarinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pekkarinen misses with a straight left.
Pekkarinen missing with a left hand there. Orion was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Orion takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Orion throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pekkarinen checks a leg kick nicely.
Pekkarinen misses with a hook
and Pekkarinen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lauri Pekkarinen will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Orion has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Orion there as he acknowledges the shot.
Orion takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pekkarinen throws a hook to the side of Orion's head but Orion sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Orion throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Orion blocks a low kick nicely.
Pekkarinen ducks right into an uppercut from Orion.
Orion fakes the leg kick and cracks Pekkarinen in the body.
Pekkarinen misses with a straight right.
Orion connects with a solid leg kick.
Good exchange - Pekkarinen coming out on top.
Pekkarinen slips under a jab from Orion.
Orion tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pekkarinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Orion.
A telegraphed right hand from Pekkarinen misses the target.
Pekkarinen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Orion scores with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orion on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pekkarinen misses with a leg kick.
Orion swings for the body but Pekkarinen moves out of range.
A cross from Orion lands.
A jab from Pekkarinen finds it's way through Orion's defenses. #T1#
Pekkarinen wants to land a leg kick but Orion is out of range.
Orion keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pekkarinen.
Orion throws an overhand right that lands on Pekkarinen's shoulder, as Pekkarinen tries to avoid the shot.
Pekkarinen misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Orion on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters circling - Orion throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Orion lands the left hand.
Donk. Pekkarinen catches Orion right on the button with a cross.
Orion misses with a wild body shot.
Pekkarinen throws a hook to the side of Orion's head but Orion sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pekkarinen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Orion counters with a nice body kick.
Pekkarinen lands a head kick. Orion smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Orion fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pekkarinen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pekkarinen looks to land a left hand but Orion moved out of range nicely.
Orion stuns Pekkarinen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pekkarinen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orion misses the shot to the body.
Orion misses the jab.
Orion takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Orion.
Orion takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T2#
Orion dips to his left and cracks Pekkarinen with an uppercut!
Orion throws a low kick but Pekkarinen moves out of range easily.
Pekkarinen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Orion defends it well.
Pekkarinen misses with a head kick.
Orion throws an overhand right that lands on Pekkarinen's shoulder, as Pekkarinen tries to avoid the shot.
A big right from Pekkarinen misses.
Orion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pekkarinen checks a leg kick.
Pekkarinen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Orion. Orion obviously looking to wear him down.
Orion lands a jab to Pekkarinen's midsection.
Orion uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pekkarinen.
Orion throws a good cross that connects.
Orion tries to work over Pekkarinen's front leg with a kick but Pekkarinen checks it.
Pekkarinen throws a counter combo.
Orion dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pekkarinen lands with a hook. Orion tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Orion looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pekkarinen misses with a wild body shot.
Orion swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Orion fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pekkarinen manages to avoid it.
Orion scores with a leg kick.
Pekkarinen tries a low kick but Orion avoids it.
Pekkarinen misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Pekkarinen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Orion.
Orion slips under a jab from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen connects with a nice looking jab.
Pekkarinen lands an overhand right.
Orion throws a body shot but no joy.
Pekkarinen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Orion displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pekkarinen throws out the jab.
Pekkarinen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Orion looks to score with a jab to the body but Pekkarinen is just out of range.
Pekkarinen throws an overhand right that lands on Orion's shoulder, as Orion tries to avoid the shot.
Orion misses with a hook.
Orion uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pekkarinen.
Orion looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Orion lands a front kick.
Orion swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pekkarinen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Pekkarinen misses.
Orion dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pekkarinen throws a body punch but Orion moves out of range.
Orion tries to land a front kick but Pekkarinen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T4#
Pekkarinen moves out of range of the body kick from Orion.
Pekkarinen punishes Orion's body with a nice straight punch.
Pekkarinen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Orion throws a low kick, looking for Pekkarinen's leg but Pekkarinen calmly moves out of range.
Pekkarinen lands a nice looking body shot.
Pekkarinen scores with a jab to the body.
Pekkarinen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pekkarinen connects with a right hand. Orion shakes it off.
Orion connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pekkarinen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pekkarinen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Orion on the side of the head.
Orion lands a jab to Pekkarinen's midsection.
Pekkarinen connects with a body shot that sends Orion's belly button to the back.
Pekkarinen tries to score with a low kick but Orion moves his leg out of the way.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pekkarinen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice jab there from Orion.
Orion scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Orion checks a low kick from Pekkarinen.
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 Cole Orion will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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#
Orion throws a low kick but Pekkarinen avoids it.
Orion wants to slow Pekkarinen down by chopping away at his legs.
Orion lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Orion wants to slow Pekkarinen down by chopping away at his legs.
Pekkarinen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pekkarinen throws a series of punches but Orion avoids them all with ease.
Orion looks to throw the jab but Pekkarinen is out of range.
Orion lunges at Pekkarinen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pekkarinen's hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Orion.
Pekkarinen connects with a single shot there.
Orion misses with a low kick as Pekkarinen jumps back.
Orion throws a body punch but Pekkarinen moves out of range.
Orion throws a low kick but Pekkarinen moves out of range easily.
Pekkarinen lands with a hook. Orion tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orion takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Orion throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Pekkarinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Pekkarinen throws the left hand but Orion avoids the punch 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!
Orion scores with a nice body kick.
Orion connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
Orion misses with a body kick.
Orion throws a solid leg kick but Pekkarinen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Orion.
Orion misses with a straight right.
Orion fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pekkarinen.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Orion.
Pekkarinen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pekkarinen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Orion counters with a stiff right hand.
Orion bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Pekkarinen misses its intended target.
Orion fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pekkarinen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pekkarinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Orion.
Pekkarinen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Orion at a distance.
Pekkarinen misses with a body shot.
Orion throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pekkarinen throws out a counter right but Orion avoids it with no problem.
Orion feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pekkarinens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Orion throws a leg kick but Pekkarinen moved away.
Pekkarinen throws a big shot that misses.
Orion throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Pekkarinen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Orion doesn't seem bothered though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orion slips a straight right by Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen wants to land a leg kick but Orion is out of range.
Orion cracks the inside of Pekkarinen's front leg.
Pekkarinen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Orion avoids the body shot from Pekkarinen.
Orion works Pekkarinen's body with a nice hook.
Orion tries to move into range but Pekkarinen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A big left from Orion misses.
Pekkarinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Orion sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Orion cracks Pekkarinen with a good jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Orion darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pekkarinen moves out of range of the body kick from Orion.
Cole Orion is winning the standup battle so far.
Pekkarinen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Orion backs up against the cage.
Pekkarinen scores with a shot to the body.
Pekkarinen throws a hook but Orion blocks it.
Orion lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pekkarinen misses the jab.
Pekkarinen misses with a hook. Orion ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Orion connects with a leg kick. Pekkarinen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Orion looks to land a body kick but Pekkarinen moved away.
Orion avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Orion misses with a looping left.
Pekkarinen misses with a low kick.
Pekkarinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Orion.
Pekkarinen misses with a wild body shot.
Orion scores with a kick to the body.
Pekkarinen lands with a straight right. Orion didn't see that one coming.
Pekkarinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Orion clobbers Pekkarinen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pekkarinen looks to throw the jab but Orion is out of range.
Pekkarinen cracks Orion with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pekkarinen slips under a jab.
The fighters circling - Pekkarinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Orion.
Pekkarinen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
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!
Pekkarinen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T4#
Orion slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pekkarinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Orion.
Pekkarinen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Orion.
Pekkarinen throws a lazy right hand but Orion sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pekkarinen misses with a straight left.
Nice defenses there by Orion.
Pekkarinen connects with a single shot there.
Pekkarinen cracks Orion with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Orion sizes up Pekkarinen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pekkarinen throws a looping overhand right but Orion ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Orion misses.
Pekkarinen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Orion counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Orion swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Orion uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pekkarinen.
Orion is looking to counter punch.
Pekkarinen misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pekkarinen throws a head kick that misses.
Pekkarinen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pekkarinen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pekkarinen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Orion tries to land a leg kick but Pekkarinen saw it coming and moves away.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Cole Orion.
I think Orion 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Cole Orion!
A very excited looking Cole Orion 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: AD516
Date: Jan 06, 2018

#R1#
Asztalos throws out a loose jab but Pekkarinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asztalos is looking to land body kicks.
A slow jab from Pekkarinen misses its intended target.
Pekkarinen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pekkarinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Asztalos throws a shot from downtown. Pekkarinen moves away and avoids it.
Asztalos ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Asztalos moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pekkarinen scores with a jab to the body.
Pekkarinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Asztalos fires out a quick counter leg kick but Pekkarinen just manages to avoid it.
Pekkarinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pekkarinen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pekkarinen looks to land a right hand but Asztalos moved out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Asztalos. That snapped Pekkarinen's head back.
Asztalos 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.
Asztalos dodges the punch combination from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asztalos moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asztalos lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pekkarinen has a takedown stuffed.
Pekkarinen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
That kick from Asztalos tenderised Pekkarinen's leg. Pekkarinen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Asztalos lands a nice looking body shot.
A lazy left from Asztalos finds it's target.
Asztalos lands with a nice body punch.
A good leg kick by Asztalos.
Asztalos throws a body punch but Pekkarinen moves out of range.
Asztalos scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pekkarinen ducks right into an uppercut from Asztalos.
Pekkarinen throws out a leg kick but Asztalos moves out of range and Pekkarinen only half commits.
Asztalos feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Asztalos misses with a wild body shot.
Asztalos misses with a wild body shot.
Alex Asztalos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Asztalos lands with a nice body kick.
Pekkarinen misses with a wild combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pekkarinen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Asztalos blocks a jab.
Pekkarinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Asztalos.
Pekkarinen misses with a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pekkarinen, right into the meat. #T2#
Asztalos blocks a head kick by Pekkarinen.
Asztalos smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Asztalos checks a low kick from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pekkarinen throws a leg kick that misses.
Pekkarinen takes one to the chin there.
Asztalos tries to move into range but Pekkarinen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pekkarinen misses with a body kick.
Pekkarinen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Asztalos defending well as Pekkarinen loads up on a big left hand.
Asztalos misses with an uppercut.
Pekkarinen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Asztalos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Asztalos looks to throw the jab but Pekkarinen is out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Asztalos, as that shot connected.
Asztalos throws a lazy right hand but Pekkarinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Asztalos works Pekkarinen's body with a nice hook.
Asztalos checks a low kick from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Asztalos.#T3#
Pekkarinen throws out a leg kick but Asztalos moves out of range and Pekkarinen only half commits.
Asztalos throws a leg kick but Pekkarinen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pekkarinen connects with a solid leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Asztalos as he connects with a hook.
Asztalos 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.
Pekkarinen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pekkarinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Asztalos.
Pekkarinen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Asztalos walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pekkarinen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Pekkarinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Asztalos.
Pekkarinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Asztalos scores with a nice right hand.
Pekkarinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asztalos was well out of range. Poor timing from Pekkarinen.
Asztalos misses with a looping left.
Asztalos is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Pekkarinen misses with a hook.
Asztalos throwing a counter right hand but Pekkarinen manages to avoid it.
Pekkarinen throws a hook to the side of Asztalos's head but Asztalos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pekkarinen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Asztalos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pekkarinen ducks under a wild hook from Asztalos.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asztalos takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Asztalos lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Asztalos looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T4#
Asztalos avoids the body shot from Pekkarinen.
Good shot there by Pekkarinen.
A big left from Pekkarinen misses.
Pekkarinen misses with a body kick.
Asztalos lands a leg kick that knocks Pekkarinen off balance momentarily.
Asztalos takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pekkarinen tries to move into range but Asztalos moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pekkarinen looks to land a right hand but Asztalos moved out of range.
Asztalos appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Pekkarinen. Beautiful body shot.
Pekkarinen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Donk. Asztalos catches Pekkarinen right on the button with a cross.
Alex Asztalos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asztalos looks to land a left hand but Pekkarinen moved out of range nicely.
Asztalos scores with a hook to the body. Pekkarinen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pekkarinen throws a right hand that Asztalos ducks under and follows up with a left that Asztalos also avoids with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pekkarinen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Asztalos connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Asztalos lands with an overhand left.
Pekkarinen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Asztalos sprawls well. Asztalos wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pekkarinen gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Asztalos dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Pekkarinen missing with a left hand there. Asztalos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pekkarinen with a nice cross.
Pekkarinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Asztalos.
Asztalos throws a looping overhand right but Pekkarinen ducks down to avoid it.
Pekkarinen shoots in and drives through. Asztalos sprawls well.
Pekkarinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pekkarinen misses with a low kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Pekkarinen might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Asztalos has got the better of the exchanges.
Asztalos moves out of range as Pekkarinen throws a body kick.
Pekkarinen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen feints and then cracks Asztalos's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Asztalos down.
Asztalos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Asztalos pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Asztalos moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Asztalos tries to score with a low kick but Pekkarinen moves his leg out of the way.
Asztalos fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pekkarinen misses with a wild body shot.
Pekkarinen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
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!
Asztalos uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pekkarinen has time to react.
Asztalos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pekkarinen.#T1#
Asztalos cracks a nice hook into Pekkarinen's ribs.
Pekkarinen slips a jab from Asztalos.
Pekkarinen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Asztalos listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Asztalos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Asztalos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pekkarinen.
Asztalos connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pekkarinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Asztalos.
Pekkarinen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pekkarinen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pekkarinen blocks a jab.
Pekkarinen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Asztalos scores with a leg kick.
Asztalos gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen connects with a right hand. Asztalos shakes it off.
Alex Asztalos is winning the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asztalos cracks Pekkarinen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Asztalos turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Asztalos.
Nice shot by Asztalos.
A big right from Asztalos misses.
It seemed like Pekkarinen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pekkarinen. Asztalos does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Good work by Asztalos as he checks the leg kick.
Asztalos scores with a push kick.
Pekkarinen throws a leg kick
and Asztalos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Asztalos misses the shot to the body.
Pekkarinen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A big right from Asztalos misses.
Pekkarinen misses with a hook.
Asztalos thuds his right hand into Pekkarinen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Asztalos swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Pekkarinen to counter with a crisp jab.
Donk. Asztalos catches Pekkarinen right on the button with a cross.
Asztalos misses the jab.
Asztalos misses with a looping right.
Asztalos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen tries a head kick but it misses.
Asztalos throws a leg kick but Pekkarinen moved away.
Pekkarinen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Asztalos has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pekkarinen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Asztalos misses with a hook. Pekkarinen ducked under it nicely.
Asztalos ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3#
Asztalos bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pekkarinen's head.
Pekkarinen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Asztalos.
Pekkarinen looks to land a right hand but Asztalos moved out of range.
Pekkarinen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pekkarinen throws a hook to the side of Asztalos's head but Asztalos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Asztalos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pekkarinen can do to turn this around?
Pekkarinen throws a low kick but Asztalos avoids it.
A quick step to the side and Asztalos tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pekkarinen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pekkarinen 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 Asztalos has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Asztalos and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pekkarinen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Asztalos swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Asztalos scores with a decent looking hook.
The fighters circling - Pekkarinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Asztalos stuns Pekkarinen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pekkarinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
A swing and a miss from Asztalos.
The crowd cheers as Asztalos lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pekkarinen doesn't seem phased though.
Pekkarinen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pekkarinen thows a leg kick but Asztalos checks it
enabling Asztalos to counter with a crisp jab.
No joy there for Pekkarinen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pekkarinen swinging wildly here. #T4#
Asztalos connects with a right hand. Pekkarinen shakes it off.
Asztalos misses with a right hand
and Pekkarinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pekkarinen moves forwards but Asztalos connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Asztalos throws an overhand right that lands on Pekkarinen's shoulder, as Pekkarinen tries to avoid the shot.
Asztalos scores with a punch to the head.
Pekkarinen looks to land a combination but Asztalos avoids it well.
Pekkarinen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Asztalos slips a jab and a cross from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen looks to throw the jab but Asztalos is out of range.
Asztalos throws a big shot that misses.
Pekkarinen throws out a leg kick but Asztalos moves out of range and Pekkarinen only half commits.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pekkarinen throws a head kick that misses.
Pekkarinen tries to move into range but Asztalos moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Asztalos is looking to slow Pekkarinen down with leg kicks.
Pekkarinen swings widly with a right hand
and Asztalos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Asztalos looks to score with a jab to the body but Pekkarinen is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Asztalos dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Pekkarinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Asztalos.
A jab from Pekkarinen misses.
Asztalos avoids the body shot from Pekkarinen.
Asztalos swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pekkarinen.
Asztalos lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A jab from Asztalos misses.
Pekkarinen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Asztalos defends it well.
Asztalos throws a good cross that connects.
A big right from Pekkarinen misses.
Asztalos swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Asztalos lands a jab to Pekkarinen's midsection.
Pekkarinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circling - Asztalos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Asztalos.
A chopping leg kick lands by Asztalos.
Asztalos keeps Pekkarinen at a distance using the push kick.
Asztalos with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Asztalos chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pekkarinen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Asztalos sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pekkarinen throws a head kick but Asztalos moves out of range.
Asztalos is looking to counter punch.
Asztalos misses the jab.#T1#
Asztalos throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pekkarinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Asztalos swings for the body but Pekkarinen moves out of range.
And Pekkarinen tries to counter it with a takedown but Asztalos pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Asztalos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pekkarinen looks to land a right hand but Asztalos moved out of range.
A big left from Asztalos misses.
Pekkarinen tries to score with a low kick but Asztalos moves his leg out of the way.
Asztalos swings for the body but Pekkarinen moves out of range.
Pekkarinen misses with a wild body shot.
Asztalos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pekkarinen.
Asztalos lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Asztalos misses with an uppercut. Pekkarinen saw that one coming.
Pekkarinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Asztalos avoids the head kick by Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen 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.
Asztalos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pekkarinen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Asztalos circles away quickly and effectively.
Asztalos lands a really nice looking cross but Pekkarinen seems unphased.
Lauri Pekkarinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nice uppercut there from Asztalos.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asztalos with a jab.
Pekkarinen with a nice cross.
Pekkarinen throws a hook to the side of Asztalos's head but Asztalos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pekkarinen misses with a low kick.
Asztalos lands a slapping body shot.
Pekkarinen motions for Asztalos to come forward. Pekkarinen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Asztalos avoids the body shot from Pekkarinen.
It looked like Asztalos was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pekkarinen.
Asztalos keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice body punch from Asztalos.
Pekkarinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pekkarinen defending well as Asztalos loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pekkarinen! But no joy.
Nice defenses there by Asztalos.
Asztalos comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pekkarinen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pekkarinen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Asztalos.
Asztalos chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pekkarinen thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Asztalos looks to land a right hand but Pekkarinen moved out of range.
Pekkarinen throws out a loose jab but Asztalos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asztalos scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Asztalos lands a jab to Pekkarinen's midsection.
Pekkarinen throws a shot from downtown. Asztalos moves away and avoids it.
Pekkarinen misses with a head kick.
Asztalos lands a leg kick that knocks Pekkarinen off balance momentarily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Asztalos, right into the meat.
Asztalos buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Asztalos.
Asztalos scores with a decent looking hook.
Pekkarinen throws a hook but Asztalos avoids it easily.
Asztalos throws a lazy right hand but Pekkarinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Pekkarinen misses.
Pekkarinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Asztalos.
Pekkarinen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Asztalos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asztalos lands a front kick.#T4#
Asztalos ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Asztalos throws a leg kick which misses Pekkarinen's front leg but catches the back leg as Pekkarinen tries to avoid it.
Asztalos clobbers Pekkarinen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pekkarinen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Asztalos connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pekkarinen scrambles back to his feet.
Pekkarinen throws an off balance right hand
and Asztalos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pekkarinen scoring well with a low kick there.
Asztalos lands with a nice body punch.
Pekkarinen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Asztalos.
Pekkarinen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Asztalos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pekkarinen moves away.
Nice body punch from Asztalos.
Asztalos digs a good hook to Pekkarinen's body.
A swing and a miss from Asztalos.
Pekkarinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asztalos was well out of range. Poor timing from Pekkarinen.
Asztalos was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pekkarinen lands a jab to Asztalos's midsection.
Pekkarinen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Asztalos scores with a jab to the jaw.
Asztalos scores with a jab to the head.
Asztalos ducks under a wild hook from Pekkarinen.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Asztalos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Asztalos 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: AD510
Date: Dec 16, 2017

#R1#
Hooj slips a straight right by Pekkarinen.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hooj! But no joy.
Pekkarinen 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.
Hooj moves out of range as Pekkarinen strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hooj! But no joy.
Pekkarinen throws a hook to the side of Hooj's head but Hooj sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pekkarinen shoots in for a takedown but Hooj shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hooj misses the jab.
Hooj throws an overhand right that lands on Pekkarinen's shoulder, as Pekkarinen tries to avoid the shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pekkarinen, as that shot connected.
Pekkarinen slips under a jab from Hooj.
Lauri Pekkarinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen chopping away at his opponent's legs. #CL#
Pekkarinen closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Hooj fails to land.
Hooj takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Hooj fails to land.
Pekkarinen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hooj lands an uppercut.
Hooj lands a body shot. #T1#
Hooj blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pekkarinen tries to throw a body punch but Hooj avoids it by throwing Pekkarinen back against the cage.
Pekkarinen blocks a body shot from Hooj.
Pekkarinen misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pekkarinen blocks an uppercut.
I was talking to Pekkarinen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hooj.
Pekkarinen misses with the head strike.
Pekkarinen lands with a left to the head.
Hooj blocks an uppercut.
Hooj tries to work over Pekkarinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hooj blocks a body shot from Pekkarinen.
Hooj lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pekkarinen.
Hooj lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pekkarinen or not.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hooj.
Hooj blocks an uppercut.
Hooj misses with a punch to the body.
Pekkarinen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pekkarinen throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Hooj tries to work over Pekkarinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hooj misses with a punch to the body.
A hook to the body from Hooj.
Pekkarinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Hooj.
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!
Pekkarinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Hooj.
A head punch on the inside from Pekkarinen fails to land.
Hooj's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pekkarinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hooj's elbow.
Hooj blocking some punches.
Hooj misses with a hook to the ribs.
A frustrated look appears on Hooj's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hooj lands a right hand.
Hooj misses with a punch on the inside.
Hooj blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hooj misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pekkarinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Hooj uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hooj works on Pekkarinen's body with a couple of short punches.
Hooj scores with a shot to the side of Pekkarinen's head.
Pekkarinen misses with some punches. #T3#
Hooj doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pekkarinen digs a right hand into Hooj's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hooj's gas tank.
Hooj tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hooj can't find room to land a body shot as Pekkarinen controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pekkarinen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pekkarinen.
Hooj swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hooj throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hooj.
Hooj tries to throw a body punch but Pekkarinen avoids it by throwing Hooj back against the cage.
Hooj lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pekkarinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pekkarinen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pekkarinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Pekkarinen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hooj is working Pekkarinen over against the cage.#BC2#
Hooj manages to break the clinch.
Hooj misses the jab.
Pekkarinen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hooj. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pekkarinen has his takedown stuffed
and Hooj counters with a nice uppercut.
Hooj misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pekkarinen throws a nice looking combination but Hooj bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It seemed like Hooj was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hooj fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pekkarinen manages to avoid it.
Pekkarinen tries to land a leg kick but Hooj saw it coming and moves away.
Pekkarinen ducks under a wild hook from Hooj.
Pekkarinen looks to throw a body kick
enabling Hooj to counter with a crisp jab.
Hooj is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hooj walks into a stiff left hand from Pekkarinen.
Sjaardsen Hooj is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hooj throws a hook but Pekkarinen avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Pekkarinen. That snapped Hooj's head back.
Pekkarinen tries to clinch but Hooj moves away
and Hooj counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Lauri Pekkarinen has been cut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hooj 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.

That was a close round but I would say that Lauri Pekkarinen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lauri Pekkarinen'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.
#R2#
Hooj lands a jab to Pekkarinen's midsection.
Nice straight punches there by Pekkarinen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen scores with a jab.
Hooj pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD#
Pekkarinen shoots in and bounces Hooj off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Hooj is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hooj misses with a punch on the inside.
Pekkarinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Pekkarinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pekkarinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hooj misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hooj.
Pekkarinen lands a right hand. #T1#
Hooj lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hooj lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pekkarinen backwards.
Pekkarinen can't find room to land a body shot as Hooj controls the action.
Hooj lands a right hand.
Hooj struggles to land a body shot inside as Pekkarinen controls his hands.
Hooj pushes Pekkarinen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pekkarinen lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Hooj manages to break the clinch.
Pekkarinen wants to clinch.
Nice shot lands for Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen throws a nice head kick!
Pekkarinen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pekkarinen drops his hands momentarily and Hooj takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Hooj misses.
Pekkarinen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pekkarinen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hooj's waist but Hooj gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pekkarinen off to one side.
Lauri Pekkarinen is winning the standup battle so far.
Pekkarinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pekkarinen thumps Hooj with a low kick.
A low kick from Pekkarinen is predictable there
enabling Hooj to counter with a crisp jab.
A big left from Hooj misses.
Pekkarinen defending well as Hooj loads up on a big left hand.
Pekkarinen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pekkarinen throws a hook but Hooj blocks it.
Hooj misses with a looping right.
Pekkarinen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pekkarinen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hooj on the side of the head.
Pekkarinen throws a jab when Hooj was well out of range.
Pekkarinen loads up on a big right hand but Hooj slips the punch.
Hooj let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Pekkarinen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pekkarinen takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T3#
Pekkarinen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pekkarinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hooj is looking for the big counter here.
Hooj misses with a wild body shot.
Hooj misses with a body shot.
Hooj misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen ducks under a wild hook from Hooj.
Hooj misses with a body shot.
Hooj avoids the head kick by Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Pekkarinen moves out of range as Hooj strikes.
Hooj throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pekkarinen missing with a left hand there. Hooj was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A combination from Pekkarinen does no damage. #T4#
A slow jab from Pekkarinen misses its intended target.
Hooj avoids the head kick by Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hooj counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pekkarinen thumps Hooj with a low kick.
Hooj lands a right hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pekkarinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hooj.
Pekkarinen ducks right into an uppercut from Hooj. #CUT2#
Lauri Pekkarinen's cut is getting worse.
Hooj throws a lazy right hand but Pekkarinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hooj misses with a straight left.
Pekkarinen defending well as Hooj loads up on a big left hand.
Pekkarinen wants to clinch
enabling Hooj to counter with a crisp jab.
Hooj ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pekkarinen moves away.
Pekkarinen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hooj swings for the body but Pekkarinen moves out of range.
Pekkarinen lands a jab to the nose.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sjaardsen Hooj showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lauri Pekkarinen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Pekkarinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pekkarinen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hooj cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pekkarinen throws the kick towards the body but Hooj avoids it.
Pekkarinen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pekkarinen throws a lazy uppercut
and Hooj counters with a straight right hand.
Pekkarinen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#ROC2#
Pekkarinen is rocked!
Hooj lands an uppercut, right on the button! Pekkarinen tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sjaardsen Hooj!
Sjaardsen Hooj decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: AD503
Date: Nov 25, 2017

#R1#
A jab from Atunes finds it's way through Pekkarinen's defenses.
Atunes throws a looping overhand right but Pekkarinen ducks down to avoid it.
Atunes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pekkarinen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Atunes jabs Pekkarinen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A shot to the body from Atunes misses
and Pekkarinen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pekkarinen connects with the punch.
Atunes has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Atunes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Atunes with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pekkarinen to score with a decent uppercut.
Atunes fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pekkarinen is out of range.
Atunes scores with a nice right hand.
Pekkarinen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Atunes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
Atunes gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pekkarinen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Atunes dodges the ground and pound from Pekkarinen.
Atunes tries to improve position but can't.
Pekkarinen scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Atunes to see if he's OK.#T1#
Pekkarinen tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Atunes regains half guard.
Pekkarinen passes to side control.
Pekkarinen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Atunes is looking for a sweep.
Atunes is still trying to improve position.
Pekkarinen in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Atunes is looking for a sweep.
Atunes is not content to let Pekkarinen control the position.
Pekkarinen is putting a hurting on Atunes here, landing some big shots from side control.
Atunes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pekkarinen working the ground and pound. #T2#
Atunes takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Atunes is working to avoid the ground and pound but Pekkarinen connects with a decent elbow.
Atunes is trying to improve his position.
Pekkarinen landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Atunes is working to avoid the ground and pound but Pekkarinen connects with a decent elbow.
Pekkarinen scoring with punches from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atunes is looking for a sweep.
Pekkarinen wants to control but Atunes is keeping him busy.
Pekkarinen lands some shots froms side control.
Atunes tries to bench press Pekkarinen off him but Pekkarinen keeps the position.
Atunes manages to work his way to half guard, despite Pekkarinen's best efforts.
Pekkarinen works his foot free and advances to mount. #T3#
Atunes working to try and regain half guard.
Pekkarinen with shots to the head and body - Atunes looks very uncomfortable down there.
Pekkarinen scoring with strikes but Atunes is staying in there.
Pekkarinen looking to control but Atunes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pekkarinen looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Pekkarinen lands a big shot there that rocks Atunes but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Atunes takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Atunes is trying desperately to improve position.
Pekkarinen postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Atunes looks a forlorn figure. #T4#
Pekkarinen controlling from the full mount.
Pekkarinen scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atunes taking shots to the head.
The referee warns Atunes that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Pekkarinen fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Atunes is trying desperately to improve position.
Pekkarinen looking to control but Atunes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pekkarinen lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lauri Pekkarinen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Pekkarinen misses the jab.
Pekkarinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Atunes! But no joy.
Pekkarinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Arturo Atunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pekkarinen looks for a takedown but Atunes sprawls well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Atunes. Pekkarinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pekkarinen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A swing and a miss from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen cracks Atunes with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Atunes avoids the body shot from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Atunes can do to turn this around?
A jab from Atunes misses.
Pekkarinen dives in for a single leg takedown but Atunes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A jab from Atunes finds it's way through Pekkarinen's defenses.
Pekkarinen is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atunes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT2#
It looks like Lauri Pekkarinen has been cut.
Pekkarinen throws a shot from downtown. Atunes moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Atunes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Atunes slips under a jab.
Pekkarinen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Atunes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Atunes moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pekkarinen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Atunes looks to score with a jab to the body but Pekkarinen is just out of range.#T1#
Jab from Atunes.
Pekkarinen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Atunes throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pekkarinen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pekkarinen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Atunes cracks the inside of Pekkarinen's front leg.
Pekkarinen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Atunes's waist but Atunes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pekkarinen off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lauri Pekkarinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Atunes throws a right hand that Pekkarinen ducks under and follows up with a left that Pekkarinen also avoids with ease.
Pekkarinen checks a leg kick nicely.
Arturo Atunes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pekkarinen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Atunes tries to avoid it but Pekkarinen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Atunes to the ground. Atunes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Atunes throws a leg kick but Pekkarinen checks it.
Atunes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Atunes throws a shot from downtown. Pekkarinen moves away and avoids it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Atunes connects with a jab.
Pekkarinen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Atunes's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pekkarinen scores with a jab.#T2#
Atunes cracks Pekkarinen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pekkarinen throws a hook but Atunes blocks it.
Atunes flicks out a counter leg kick but Pekkarinen steps away.
Arturo Atunes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pekkarinen moves out of range of the leg kick from Atunes.
Atunes jabs Pekkarinen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Atunes missing with a left hand there. Pekkarinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Atunes scores with a hook to the body. Pekkarinen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pekkarinen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A solid leg kick lands there for Atunes.
Pekkarinen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Atunes sprawls well. Atunes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pekkarinen gets slowly back to his feet.
Atunes moves out of range as Pekkarinen strikes.
Pekkarinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Atunes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Atunes missing with a left hand there. Pekkarinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Atunes throws a head kick that misses.
Atunes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Atunes defending well as Pekkarinen loads up on a big left hand.
Atunes misses with a looping left.
Atunes scores with a hook to the body. Pekkarinen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pekkarinen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T3#
Pekkarinen slips under a jab.
Pekkarinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Atunes.
Pekkarinen catches Atunes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Atunes cracks a nice hook into Pekkarinen's ribs.
Pekkarinen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Atunes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pekkarinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Atunes.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pekkarinen.
Atunes throws the left hand but Pekkarinen avoids the punch easily.
Pekkarinen slips under a jab.
Atunes drops his hands momentarily and Pekkarinen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Atunes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Pekkarinen misses its intended target.
Pekkarinen misses with an uppercut.
Atunes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Atunes. Pekkarinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pekkarinen throws a head kick that Atunes semi-blocks.
Pekkarinen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Atunes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Pekkarinen feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Lauri Pekkarinen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Pekkarinen works over Atunes with some ground and pound from guard.
Atunes pulls Pekkarinen in to control the position.
Pekkarinen stands and throws Atunes's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Pekkarinen lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Atunes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pekkarinen works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Atunes manages to work his way to half guard, despite Pekkarinen's best efforts.
Atunes is looking to improve his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pekkarinen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Pekkarinen is trying to control. Atunes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Arturo Atunes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Lauri Pekkarinen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Atunes throws a looping overhand right but Pekkarinen ducks down to avoid it.
Pekkarinen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pekkarinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Atunes throws out the jab.
Atunes throws a good cross that connects.
Good standup being displayed there by Atunes as he connects with a hook.
Pekkarinen misses the jab.
Atunes throws a leg kick which misses Pekkarinen's front leg but catches the back leg as Pekkarinen tries to avoid it.
Pekkarinen scores with a kick to the body.
Pekkarinen misses with a body kick.
Good exchange - Pekkarinen coming out on top.
A good leg kick by Atunes.
Atunes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pekkarinen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand 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!
Pekkarinen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Pekkarinen throws out a loose jab but Atunes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pekkarinen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Atunes. #TD#
Pekkarinen gets a takedown into half guard.
Atunes wants to improve his position but Pekkarinen is controlling well. #T1#
Pekkarinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Atunes keeps working.
Atunes regains full guard. Nicely done.
Atunes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Atunes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Atunes is trying to control the action in half guard but Pekkarinen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Atunes drops an elbow to the side of Pekkarinen's head. #T2#
Pekkarinen moves into full guard.
Atunes won't allow Pekkarinen to sweep him here.
Atunes trying to control but Pekkarinen is working from the bottom.
Pekkarinen trying to control the position.
Atunes wants to pass the guard but Pekkarinen is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pekkarinen is on top in guard. #REVR#
Pekkarinen stopping the sweep attempt from Atunes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Atunes trying to keep a closed guard but Pekkarinen is proving a slippery customer.
Atunes looking for a sweep. Not yet Atunes, not yet.
Pekkarinen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Atunes trying to control the position.
Pekkarinen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Pekkarinen works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Pekkarinen working away.
Atunes tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
Pekkarinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Atunes keeps working.
Pekkarinen grinds an elbow into Atunes's temple.
Pekkarinen cracks Atunes with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Pekkarinen cracks Atunes with a big elbow.
Atunes is not content to let Pekkarinen control the position.
Atunes sneaks back into half guard.
Still in half guard, Pekkarinen seems content to control.
Atunes wants to get back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lauri Pekkarinen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pekkarinen 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lauri Pekkarinen!
Lauri Pekkarinen decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
The defeated Arturo Atunes had this to say: 'Career is fucked now. '.

Event: AD497: The Last Emperor
Date: Nov 04, 2017

#R1#
Karimov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pekkarinen can pounce on him.
Karimov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Brazilian Elite Team in the buildup to the fight.
Karimov lands with a thumping leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen throws a jab when Karimov was well out of range.
Pekkarinen blocks a head kick by Karimov.
Karimov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pekkarinen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT#
It looks like Lauri Pekkarinen has been cut.
Karimov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pekkarinen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pekkarinen misses with a wild body shot.
Karimov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pekkarinen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karimov lands with a hook. Pekkarinen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Karimov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A swing and a miss from Karimov.
It seemed like Pekkarinen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Some bone on bone action there as Karimov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The fighters circling - Karimov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice jab there from Pekkarinen.
Karimov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pekkarinen's corner calls for a 1-2. Pekkarinen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Karimov.#T1#
Pekkarinen looks to land a right hand but Karimov moved out of range.
A good leg kick by Karimov.
Karimov is looking to chop away at Pekkarinen's legs.
Pekkarinen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Karimov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pekkarinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pekkarinen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Karimov misses with a low kick.
Karimov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Karimov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Pekkarinen wants to slow Karimov down by chopping away at his legs.
Karimov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pekkarinen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pekkarinen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Karimov.
Pekkarinen 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.
Karimov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Karimov.
Pekkarinen looks to throw the jab but Karimov is out of range.
As Pekkarinen tries to get set, Karimov tries to push him back and clinch up but Pekkarinen manages to avoid the attempt.
Pekkarinen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Karimov moves into the clinch.
Karimov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pekkarinen backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karimov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pekkarinen backwards. #T2#
Pekkarinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karimov struggles to land a body shot inside as Pekkarinen controls his hands.
Karimov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Karimov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Karimov fails to land.
Karimov tries to land a knee to the head but Pekkarinen blocks with his arms.
Karimov prevents Pekkarinen from breaking the clinch.
Karimov blocks an uppercut.
Karimov misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pekkarinen.
Karimov lands with a left to the head.
Pekkarinen tries to break free but Karimov pushes him back against the cage.
Pekkarinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pekkarinen is working Karimov over against the cage.
Pekkarinen blocks an uppercut.
Karimov connects with a knee to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Karimov.
Karimov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karimov can't find room to land a body shot as Pekkarinen controls the action. #T3##BC2#
Pekkarinen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Karimov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pekkarinen doesn't seem bothered though.
Pekkarinen keeps the fight on the outside.
Pekkarinen checks the leg kick.
Karimov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pekkarinen throws a right and a left that Karimov avoids nicely.
Karimov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pekkarinen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pekkarinen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pekkarinen tries a low kick but Karimov avoids it.
Pekkarinen misses with a body shot
and Karimov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pekkarinen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A head kick misses from Pekkarinen.
Karimov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pekkarinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pekkarinen misses the shot to the body.
Karimov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pekkarinen.
Karimov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A punch combination from Karimov misses.
Karimov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pekkarinen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Karimov's hands.
Karimov lands a glancing blow to the side of Pekkarinen's head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Karimov. That's going to slow Pekkarinen down.
Karimov misses with a low kick as Pekkarinen jumps back.
Pekkarinen ducks under a wild hook from Karimov.
Karimov connects with a crisp jab.
Karimov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Karimov checks a leg kick.
Karimov connects with a body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pekkarinen, right into the meat.
Karimov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pekkarinen counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Karimov is lucky that one didn't land flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Donk. Karimov catches Pekkarinen right on the button with a cross.
Pekkarinen throws a sloppy head kick and Karimov moves out of range easily.
Pekkarinen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
As Pekkarinen backs away, Karimov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Pekkarinen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Karimov checks it well.
Karimov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
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 Dasha Karimov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lauri Pekkarinen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Karimov misses with a wild body shot.
Karimov tries to clinch but Pekkarinen moves out of range.
Karimov misses with a body kick.
Pekkarinen throws a hook but Karimov blocks it.
Pekkarinen digs a good hook to Karimov's body.
Pekkarinen feints and then cracks Karimov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Karimov down.
Karimov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pekkarinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Karimov.
Despite the aggression on Pekkarinen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Karimov throws a leg kick but Pekkarinen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pekkarinen is looking for the big counter here.
Karimov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pekkarinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karimov was well out of range. Poor timing from Pekkarinen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karimov. Pekkarinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karimov wants to clinch
and Pekkarinen counters with a low kick, right behind Karimov 's knee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pekkarinen cracks Karimov with a good jab.
Karimov tries to work over Pekkarinen's front leg with a kick but Pekkarinen checks it.
Karimov thuds a left hand into Pekkarinen's body.
Karimov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pekkarinen misses with a leg kick. #T1#
Pekkarinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karimov.
Karimov fails with an attempt to clinch.
A big left from Karimov misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Pekkarinen 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.
Karimov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pekkarinen throws a fast counter high kick but Karimov manages to duck under it in time.
Karimov misses with a hook.
Pekkarinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Karimov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Pekkarinen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Karimov tries to close the distance and clinch but Pekkarinen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A big right from Pekkarinen misses.
Karimov is looking to counter punch.
Pekkarinen with a jab.
Karimov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Karimov rushes Pekkarinen and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Pekkarinen manages to break the clinch.
Karimov tries to clinch but Pekkarinen is having none of it.
Karimov throws out a powerful jab.
Pekkarinen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Karimov. Karimov obviously looking to wear him down.
Pekkarinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Pekkarinen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pekkarinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pekkarinen throws a right hand that Karimov ducks under and follows up with a left that Karimov also avoids with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karimov connects with a solid leg kick.
Pekkarinen looks to throw the jab but Karimov is out of range.
Some wild striking there from Pekkarinen.
Karimov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Karimov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Karimov slips under a jab from Pekkarinen.
Karimov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pekkarinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Karimov.
It seemed like Pekkarinen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pekkarinen swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and Karimov moves into the clinch.
Pekkarinen digs a right hand underneath Karimov's ribcage. Karimov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Karimov tries to throw a body punch but Pekkarinen avoids it by throwing Karimov back against the cage. #BC2#
Pekkarinen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pekkarinen swinging wildly here. #T3#
Karimov closes the distance but Pekkarinen moves to the side
and Pekkarinen counters with a good low kick that Karimov was not able to check.
Karimov throws a lazy body kick
enabling Pekkarinen to counter with a crisp jab.
Pekkarinen throws a series of punches but Karimov moves out of range.
Karimov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Karimov throws a body punch but Pekkarinen moves out of range.
Pekkarinen looks to land a right hand but Karimov moved out of range.
Pekkarinen is looking to chop away at Karimov's legs.
Karimov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL#
Karimov forces Pekkarinen back against the cage and clinches.
Pekkarinen takes a shot to the head.
Pekkarinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Pekkarinen has a couple of punches blocked by Karimov.
Karimov blocking some punches.
Karimov misses with a body punch.
Pekkarinen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pekkarinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dasha Karimov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short left from Pekkarinen. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pekkarinen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Karimov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Karimov presses Pekkarinen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pekkarinen is breathing heavily.
Karimov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Karimov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Karimov lands a good knee to the midsection. Pekkarinen won't want to take too many of those.
Karimov lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Karimov.
A nice left hand lands by Karimov.
Karimov misses with a punch to the body.
Karimov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #CUT#
That has opened up Lauri Pekkarinen's cut even more.
Karimov scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC#
Pekkarinen is rocked!
Karimov lands with a right to the head.
Pekkarinen is still on wobbly legs! Can Karimov finish him?
Karimov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Karimov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karimov lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Pekkarinen to his knees! Karimov keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dasha Karimov!
A pretty intense looking Dasha Karimov took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: AD483: Yokoso Japan
Date: Sep 16, 2017

#R1#
Dusk jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #TD#
Dusk shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2#
Dusk stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Pekkarinen throws up his legs and catches Dusk in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Dusk tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Pekkarinen! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Lauri Pekkarinen!
Lauri Pekkarinen decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
Drake Dusk spoke after the fight, saying 'If Im HALF as good as ur wife says....Im twice as good as ur momma ever had....'.

Event: AD476: Push YOUrself
Date: Aug 23, 2017

#R1#
Pekkarinen looks to throw the jab but Mytilinaios is out of range.
Pekkarinen walks into a stiff left hand from Mytilinaios.
Mytilinaios swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pekkarinen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mytilinaios's calf.
Mytilinaios keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pekkarinen.
Mytilinaios digs a good hook to Pekkarinen's body.
Sloppy strikes from Pekkarinen. Those never looked like landing.
Pekkarinen closes the distance but Mytilinaios moves to the side
and Mytilinaios counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mytilinaios swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mytilinaios takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pekkarinen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mytilinaios swings widly with a right hand
letting Pekkarinen counter with a right hand.
Pekkarinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Mytilinaios scores with a shot to the body.
Pekkarinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD2#
Pekkarinen gets caught napping as Mytilinaios dives in and scores a takedown. Pekkarinen manages to retain guard.
Mytilinaios controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pekkarinen seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T1#
Mytilinaios tries to free his leg and advance position but Pekkarinen is retaining full guard.
Pekkarinen managing to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pekkarinen is on top in guard. #REVR#
Mytilinaios looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pekkarinen is one step ahead there.
Pekkarinen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pekkarinen trying to control but Mytilinaios is working from the bottom.
Mytilinaios utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2##SUB2#
Mytilinaios is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mytilinaios is on top in guard. #REVB#
Pekkarinen keeping full guard, as Mytilinaios tries to pass.
Mytilinaios wants to control from the top but Pekkarinen keeps moving.
Mytilinaios looking to sit in guard and control but Pekkarinen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Pekkarinen working some strikes from top position.
Pekkarinen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mytilinaios swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pekkarinen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3##SUB2#
Mytilinaios is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Mytilinaios is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pekkarinen defends well.
Pekkarinen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pekkarinen landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Mytilinaios looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Mytilinaios looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mytilinaios is trying to keep Pekkarinen in close.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mytilinaios is on top in guard. #REVB#
Pekkarinen is pulling down on Mytilinaios's head. It's preventing any offense from Mytilinaios, at least for the moment.#T4#
Mytilinaios trying to control but Pekkarinen is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pekkarinen wants to sweep here but Mytilinaios controlling him for the moment.
Pekkarinen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mytilinaios trying to control but Pekkarinen is working from the bottom.
Mytilinaios throws a strike but Pekkarinen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Mytilinaios keeping moving, preventing Pekkarinen from controlling successfully.
Pekkarinen lands a couple of digs.
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 Lauri Pekkarinen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Mytilinaios misses the shot to the body.
Pekkarinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mytilinaios is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pekkarinen rather than just go for the knockout.
Pekkarinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mytilinaios.
Mytilinaios misses with a body shot.
Mytilinaios misses with a hook. Pekkarinen ducked under it nicely.
Mytilinaios throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pekkarinen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kostas Mytilinaios seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pekkarinen throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Pekkarinen clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mytilinaios.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mytilinaios.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pekkarinen. #BC2#
Mytilinaios breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mytilinaios 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.
Pekkarinen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pekkarinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mytilinaios tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pekkarinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Mytilinaios.
Pekkarinen tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mytilinaios manages to circle out of the way.
Pekkarinen throws a quick 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!
Pekkarinen throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Mytilinaios is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mytilinaios slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Pekkarinen blocks the leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pekkarinen, right into the meat.
Pekkarinen is looking to clinch but Mytilinaios is avoiding it. #CL2#
Mytilinaios instigates a clinch.
Mytilinaios blocking some punches.
Pekkarinen misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Mytilinaios's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mytilinaios misses with a low kick.
Some wild striking there from Pekkarinen.
Mytilinaios tests Pekkarinen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mytilinaios circles away from the clinch attempt.
It seemed like Mytilinaios was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pekkarinen. #CL2#
Mytilinaios clinches up with Pekkarinen and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mytilinaios.
Pekkarinen has a couple of punches blocked by Mytilinaios.
Pekkarinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mytilinaios's elbow.
Pekkarinen lands a shot to the body.
Mytilinaios lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pekkarinen or not.
Mytilinaios tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pekkarinen's elbow.
Pekkarinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pekkarinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mytilinaios prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pekkarinen can't find room to land a body shot as Mytilinaios controls the action.
Pekkarinen lands an uppercut.
Mytilinaios tries to throw a body punch but Pekkarinen avoids it by throwing Mytilinaios back against the cage.
Mytilinaios swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mytilinaios throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
A right hand to the body from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pekkarinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mytilinaios misses with some punches. #BC#
Pekkarinen breaks the clinch.
Mytilinaios getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A telegraphed right hand from Mytilinaios misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Pekkarinen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mytilinaios throws a leg kick that misses.
Pekkarinen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pekkarinen misses with a body shot.
Mytilinaios misses with a wild combination.
As Mytilinaios tries to get set, Pekkarinen tries to push him back and clinch up but Mytilinaios manages to avoid the attempt.
Pekkarinen throws a sloppy head kick and Mytilinaios moves out of range easily.
Pekkarinen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mytilinaios backs up against the cage.
Mytilinaios throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mytilinaios throws out a loose jab but Pekkarinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mytilinaios lands a front kick.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pekkarinen throws a sloppy head kick and Mytilinaios moves out of range easily.
Mytilinaios replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Pekkarinen blocks it well.
Pekkarinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Mytilinaios.
Mytilinaios throws out a counter right but Pekkarinen avoids it with no problem.
Mytilinaios just misses with a punch to the body.
Mytilinaios blocks the body kick.
Mytilinaios throws a big shot that misses.
Pekkarinen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mytilinaios avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mytilinaios is looking for the big counter here.
Pekkarinen throws a hook to the side of Mytilinaios's head but Mytilinaios sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mytilinaios clobbers Pekkarinen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pekkarinen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mytilinaios jabs at Pekkarinen's body.
Pekkarinen lands a leg kick that knocks Mytilinaios off balance momentarily.
Mytilinaios keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen tries to bum rush Mytilinaios with a series of wild strikes but Mytilinaios uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mytilinaios ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pekkarinen blocks a head kick by Mytilinaios.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kostas Mytilinaios will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Mytilinaios throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice shot by Pekkarinen.
Mytilinaios rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pekkarinen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pekkarinen wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Good leg kick by Pekkarinen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pekkarinen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pekkarinen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A big left from Pekkarinen misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mytilinaios.
Pekkarinen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mytilinaios throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mytilinaios moves away from the strike by Pekkarinen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mytilinaios throws a body shot but no joy.
Pekkarinen checks a leg kick nicely.
Mytilinaios gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen lands a nice hook to Mytilinaios's body. Mytilinaios takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #TD2#
Mytilinaios looking to score a takedown here. Pekkarinen is defending well but Mytilinaios drives through and ends up in Pekkarinen's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mytilinaios trying to control but Pekkarinen is working from the bottom. #T1#
Mytilinaios stopping the sweep attempt from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen managing to control the position.
Pekkarinen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mytilinaios is one step ahead there.
Pekkarinen keeping full guard, as Mytilinaios tries to pass.
Pekkarinen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mytilinaios is one step ahead there. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mytilinaios wants to pass the guard but Pekkarinen is keeping the position.
Kostas Mytilinaios has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pekkarinen trying to keep a closed guard but Mytilinaios is proving a slippery customer.
Pekkarinen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mytilinaios manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Mytilinaios wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mytilinaios is on top in guard. #REVB#
Pekkarinen trying to keep a closed guard but Mytilinaios is proving a slippery customer.
Mytilinaios trying to control but Pekkarinen is working from the bottom. #T3#
Pekkarinen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mytilinaios preventing the sweep.
Mytilinaios trying to control the position from guard on top but Pekkarinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mytilinaios stays in close to Pekkarinen's body and controls the position.
Mytilinaios looking to pass the guard.
Pekkarinen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mytilinaios is one step ahead there. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pekkarinen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Pekkarinen trying to control the position.
Pekkarinen keeping moving, preventing Mytilinaios from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mytilinaios connects with a body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pekkarinen staying out of range there.
A counter left hand to the body from Pekkarinen misses its target.
Pekkarinen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Mytilinaios lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lauri Pekkarinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pekkarinen throws a leg kick
and Mytilinaios cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kostas Mytilinaios comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mytilinaios 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: AD468: Salvos
Date: Jul 26, 2017

#R1#
Pekkarinen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Camacho loads up on a big right hand but Pekkarinen slips the punch.
Camacho misses with an uppercut. Pekkarinen saw that one coming.
Pekkarinen slips under a jab.
Pekkarinen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pekkarinen staying out of range there.#TD2#
Pekkarinen gets a takedown into half guard.
Camacho wants to control but Pekkarinen is keeping busy.
Camacho is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pekkarinen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pekkarinen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pekkarinen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Camacho wants to improve his position but Pekkarinen is controlling well.
Camacho tries to kick Pekkarinen off but Pekkarinen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T1#
Pekkarinen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pekkarinen throws a strike but Camacho avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Pekkarinen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Camacho looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pekkarinen is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pekkarinen trying to control but Camacho is working from the bottom.
Pekkarinen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pekkarinen postures up in Camacho's guard and throws a big left but Camacho blocks it.
Pekkarinen is working Camacho over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
Camacho is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pekkarinen is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pekkarinen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pekkarinen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Camacho wants to stand and escape but Pekkarinen is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Camacho avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Camacho utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pekkarinen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pekkarinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Camacho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pekkarinen prevents Camacho from getting back to his feet.
Pekkarinen throws a big right hand that misses.
Camacho wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Camacho is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Pekkarinen misses with a hook. Camacho ducked under it nicely.
Pekkarinen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pekkarinen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Camacho connects with a leg kick. Pekkarinen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pekkarinen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Camacho counters with a three punch combo that has Pekkarinen backing up. Pekkarinen nods at Camacho to acknowledge the strikes.
Pekkarinen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Camacho is out of range.
Pekkarinen scores with a hook to the body. Camacho takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Camacho misses with a hook
and Pekkarinen counters with a nice body shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pekkarinen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Camacho under the eye.
Pekkarinen misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good exchange - Pekkarinen coming out on top.
Camacho moves away from the strike by Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen scores with a jab to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Miguel Camacho has been cut.
Camacho showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pekkarinen.
The crowd cheers as Pekkarinen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Camacho doesn't seem phased though.#T4#
A jab from Camacho misses.
Pekkarinen scores with a decent looking hook.
Pekkarinen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Camacho moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Camacho. Pekkarinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Decent striking displayed by Pekkarinen there.
Pekkarinen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pekkarinen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Camacho had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Pekkarinen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #ROC2#
Camacho is rocked!
Pekkarinen throws a shot to the body.
Oh Camacho is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Camacho is breathing heavily.
Camacho get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Camacho stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Pekkarinen runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lauri Pekkarinen!
Lauri Pekkarinen 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: AD460: Mister Tibbs
Date: Jul 01, 2017

#R1#
Pekkarinen scores with a hook to the body. Silsa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Silsa swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Silsa throws a lazy uppercut
and Pekkarinen counters with an outside leg kick.
Pekkarinen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Silsa.
Silsa throws out a powerful jab.
Silsa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pekkarinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Silsa.
Silsa goes for a double leg but Pekkarinen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pekkarinen continues to drive forward.
Silsa has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Red House in the buildup to the fight.
Pekkarinen delivers a nice body kick.
Pekkarinen misses with an uppercut. Silsa saw that one coming.
Pekkarinen misses with a kick to the body
and Silsa counters with a straight right hand.
Pekkarinen misses with a body kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silsa.
Pekkarinen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silsa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pekkarinen throws a shot to the body.
Pekkarinen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
Silsa checks a leg kick nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Silsa misses the target.
Pekkarinen lands a really nice looking cross but Silsa seems unphased.
Pekkarinen throws a shot to the body.
Silsa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pekkarinen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pekkarinen connects with a solid leg kick. #CL#
Silsa has Pekkarinen up against the cage in a clinch.
Silsa misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Pekkarinen. #BC2#
Pekkarinen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Decent striking displayed by Pekkarinen there.
Pekkarinen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pekkarinen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lauri Pekkarinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick by Pekkarinen misses
enabling Silsa to counter with a crisp jab.
Pekkarinen lands with a kick to the temple. Silsa shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Pekkarinen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2#
Pekkarinen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Pekkarinen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Silsa finds it's way round the side to connect with Pekkarinen's head.
Silsa throws a lazy uppercut
letting Pekkarinen counter with a right hand.
Silsa throws a body punch but Pekkarinen moves out of range.
Pekkarinen lands with a kick to the ribs.
Silsa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pekkarinen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pekkarinen blocks a jab.
Silsa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen jabs Silsa right on the nose. Silsa blinks but takes it well.
Pekkarinen scores with a leg kick.
Silsa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Silsa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A jab from Silsa finds it's way through Pekkarinen's defenses. #T3#
Pekkarinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silsa manages to avoid it.
Silsa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pekkarinen lands a front kick.
Pekkarinen with a hook.
Silsa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A punch lands to the side of Pekkarinen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Silsa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pekkarinen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pekkarinen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pekkarinen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Silsa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pekkarinen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pekkarinen staying out of range there.
Pekkarinen slips under a jab from Silsa.
Pekkarinen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Silsa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen scores with a nice head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pekkarinen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Silsas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Silsa moves forwards but Pekkarinen connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T4#
Silsa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pekkarinen moves away.
Pekkarinen is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Silsa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Silsa takes one to the chin there.
Silsa looks to land a right hand but Pekkarinen moved out of range.
Pekkarinen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pekkarinen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pekkarinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Silsa slips a jab from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Silsa's head backwards.
Pekkarinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silsa.
Silsa throws a leg kick that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.#TD2#
Pekkarinen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Silsa is trying to keep Pekkarinen in close.
Pekkarinen throws a strike but Silsa rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lauri Pekkarinen 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#
Nice shot lands for Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Silsa walks into a jab.
Pekkarinen ducks under a wild hook from Silsa.
Silsa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Silsa throws a big shot that misses.
That kick from Pekkarinen tenderised Silsa's leg. Silsa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pekkarinen shoots and misses
letting Silsa counter with a right hand.
Pekkarinen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Silsa throws a lazy uppercut
and Pekkarinen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Silsa misses with a hook. Pekkarinen ducked under it nicely.
Pekkarinen cracks Silsa with a right hand to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silsa throws a looping overhand right but Pekkarinen ducks down to avoid it.
Silsa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Silsa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pekkarinen.
Silsa seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Silsa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Silsa avoids a kick to the body.
Silsa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pekkarinen lands a jab to the nose.
Lauri Pekkarinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pekkarinen connects with a jab.
Pekkarinen connects with a nice looking jab.
Pekkarinen slips a jab from Silsa.
A jab from Pekkarinen finds it's way through Silsa's defenses.
Silsa misses with a straight right.
Silsa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pekkarinen cracks the inside of Silsa's front leg. #TD2#
Pekkarinen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Silsa quickly recovers to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pekkarinen is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Silsa wants to control but Pekkarinen is keeping busy. #T2#
Silsa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pekkarinen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pekkarinen thows a huge punch but Silsa dodges it nicely.
Silsa tries to roll over but Pekkarinen keeps him under control.
Pekkarinen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pekkarinen trying to advance position but Silsa counters by regaining guard.
Silsa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Pekkarinen stands and throws Silsa's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Pekkarinen scores with a couple of short elbows.
Pekkarinen throws a strike aimed at the side of Silsa's head but Silsa avoids it well.
Silsa is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
Pekkarinen misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Pekkarinen is looking to take a break and control but Silsa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pekkarinen working away.
Pekkarinen throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pekkarinen wants to control but Silsa is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Pekkarinen drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lauri Pekkarinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Silsa connects with a crisp jab.
Silsa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Silsa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Silsa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice sprawl there from Silsa as Pekkarinen shoots in.
Pekkarinen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Silsa. That did some damage!
Silsa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pekkarinen can pounce on him.
The fighters circling - Silsa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Silsa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pekkarinen can pounce on him.
Silsa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pekkarinen momentarily.
Silsa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pekkarinen can pounce on him.
Pekkarinen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Silsa's hands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silsa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pekkarinen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pekkarinen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pekkarinen checks a low kick from Silsa.
Silsa lands the left hand.#CUT#
It looks like Lauri Pekkarinen has been cut.#T1#
Pekkarinen scores with the left hand. Silsa knows he should have avoided that one.
A jab from Pekkarinen finds it's way through Silsa's defenses.
Silsa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pekkarinen.
It looked like Silsa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pekkarinen misses with a hook.
Silsa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pekkarinen throws out the jab.
Silsa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Silsa ducks under a wild hook from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen scores with a hook.
Silsa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Silsa throws an off balance right hand
and Pekkarinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pekkarinen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Silsa on the side of the head. #ROC2#
Silsa is rocked!
Pekkarinen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Silsa takes one on the button.
Oh Silsa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pekkarinen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pertti Silsa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silsa dodges the punch combination from Pekkarinen.
Silsa is looking to counter punch.
Silsa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pekkarinen.
Silsa seems to have got his legs back now.
Silsa throws the left hand but Pekkarinen avoids the punch easily.
Pekkarinen lands the left hand.
Silsa throws a big shot that misses.
Pekkarinen with a jab.
Silsa's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Pekkarinen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pekkarinen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Silsa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pekkarinen lets loose with a powerful body kick. Silsa will feel that in the morning.
Some wild striking there from Silsa.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pekkarinen darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T3#
Pekkarinen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Silsa as he avoids it easily.
Silsa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pekkarinen checks a low kick from Silsa.
Pekkarinen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Silsa takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Pekkarinen shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Silsa eats them both and turns towards Pekkarinen to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Pekkarinen thows a body kick. Silsa tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Silsa throws a body shot but no joy.
Pekkarinen throws out a counter right but Silsa avoids it with no problem.
Pekkarinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pekkarinen throws a head kick that misses.
Pekkarinen clobbers Silsa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pekkarinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Silsa throws out the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pekkarinen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pekkarinen delivers a nice body kick.
Pekkarinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Pekkarinen tests Silsa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pekkarinen misses with a few strikes there.
Good leg kick by Pekkarinen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pekkarinen connects with an inside leg kick.
Silsa throws a looping overhand right but Pekkarinen ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Silsa misses.
Pekkarinen lands a nice shot that snaps Silsa's head back.
Silsa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pekkarinen digs a good hook to Silsa's body.
Silsa misses with an uppercut
and Pekkarinen counters with a nice body shot.
Pekkarinen lands a head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pekkarinen sizes up Silsa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pekkarinen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Silsa's calf.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pekkarinen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lauri Pekkarinen!
A very excited looking Lauri Pekkarinen 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: EVO 312: Tallon vs Jacek 2
Date: May 06, 2017

#R1#
An inside leg kick lands from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Todd throws a hook but Pekkarinen avoids it easily.
Todd looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Todd dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pekkarinen. That did some damage!
Pekkarinen misses with a right hand
and Pekkarinen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pekkarinen ducks under a wild hook from Todd.
Todd has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Todd finds it's way round the side to connect with Pekkarinen's head.
Pekkarinen scores with the left hand. Todd knows he should have avoided that one.
Todd with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pekkarinen to score with a decent uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pekkarinen throws a shot from downtown. Todd moves away and avoids it.
Pekkarinen thows a leg kick but Todd checks it
and Pekkarinen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pekkarinen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Todd checks it well.
Todd steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pekkarinen.
A swing and a miss from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen throws a push kick but Todd slaps the foot to one side.
Pekkarinen throws the left hand but Todd avoids the punch easily.
Todd seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Todd chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T1#
A leg kick checked by Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pekkarinen scores with a jab.
Pekkarinen lunges at Todd with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Todd's hand. #CL#
Todd moves into the clinch successfully.
Todd misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pekkarinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Todd.
Pekkarinen blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD2#
Pekkarinen is trying to trip Todd. He has hold of a leg but Todd is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Pekkarinen persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Pekkarinen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Todd works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Todd looking for a sweep. Not yet Todd, not yet.
Pekkarinen trying to control but Todd is working from the bottom.
Pekkarinen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Todd works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Pekkarinen is looking to work some ground and pound but Todd has wrist control.
Pekkarinen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Todd has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
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!
Pekkarinen is looking to work some ground and pound but Todd has wrist control.
Pekkarinen throwing strikes but missing.
Pekkarinen wants to control from the top but Todd keeps moving.
Pekkarinen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Todd wants to sweep but no luck.
Todd preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pekkarinen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Todd working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pekkarinen. #T3#
Pekkarinen cracks Todd with a solid left hand.
Todd pulls Pekkarinen in close to prevent any damage.
Pekkarinen landing with the ground and pound.
Pekkarinen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pekkarinen with a nice head shot there.
Pekkarinen throws a big right hand that misses.
Pekkarinen looking to pass the guard.
Pekkarinen pushes down on Todd's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pekkarinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Todd keeps working. #T4#
Todd is controlling Pekkarinen's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pekkarinen throws a strike but Todd avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Pekkarinen throwing strikes but missing.
Todd keeping moving, preventing Pekkarinen from controlling successfully.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Pekkarinen working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Pekkarinen is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lauri Pekkarinen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Pekkarinen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pekkarinen lands with a right hand.
Pekkarinen shoots in for a takedown but Todd shows good takedown defense.
Pekkarinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Todd.
Todd moves out of range of the strikes.
Pekkarinen 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.
Pekkarinen slips a straight right by Todd.
Pekkarinen swings for the body but Todd moves out of range.
Pekkarinen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Todd.
Pekkarinen throws a hook to the side of Todd's head but Todd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pekkarinen cracks Todd with an open hand slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pekkarinen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Todd but Todd pushes him off and we're back to square one.
It looked like Todd wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pekkarinen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Todd misses with a wild body shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Pekkarinen. Todd shrugs it off though. #T1#
A lazy body kick from Todd #TD2#
and Pekkarinen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pekkarinen distracts Todd with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pekkarinen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Todd looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pekkarinen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Todd works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pekkarinen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pekkarinen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pekkarinen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pekkarinen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Todd's head.
Todd trying to control the position here.
Lauri Pekkarinen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pekkarinen chips away with some ground and pound.#T2#
Pekkarinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Todd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pekkarinen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Todd is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Pekkarinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pekkarinen wants to control from the top but Todd keeps moving.
Pekkarinen stopping the sweep attempt from Todd.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Pekkarinen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Todd's sensitive parts.
Todd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rockmeteller Todd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pekkarinen throws the left hand but Todd avoids the punch easily.
Pekkarinen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Todd is able to avoid easily.
A little feinted left hand from Todd on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Todd lands with a right hand.
Pekkarinen avoids the body shot from Todd.
Todd avoids the body shot from Pekkarinen.
A counter left hand to the body from Todd misses its target.
Todd swings widly with a right hand
and Pekkarinen counters with a right hand to the body.
Pekkarinen digs a good body shot into Todd's ribs.
Todd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pekkarinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Todd smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Todd misses with a hook. Pekkarinen ducked under it nicely.
Pekkarinen misses with a body kick.
Todd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pekkarinen.
Todd tried to counter with a leg kick but Pekkarinen avoided it.#T4#
Pekkarinen misses with a straight left.
Lauri Pekkarinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pekkarinen. #TD2#
Todd gets caught flat footed, as Pekkarinen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Todd bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pekkarinen's guard. #REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pekkarinen is on top in guard. #REVB#
Todd seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Pekkarinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Todd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Todd working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pekkarinen.
Todd seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lauri Pekkarinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Pekkarinen tries to work over Todd's front leg with a kick but Todd checks it.
Pekkarinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Todd moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Todd misses the target.
Todd tries to clinch up but Pekkarinen circles away and keeps his distance.
Pekkarinen throws a hook to the side of Todd's head but Todd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Todd is looking to counter punch.
Pekkarinen lands a jab to the nose.
Pekkarinen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Todd checks it well.
Todd misses with a straight left.
Todd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Todd rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Pekkarinen counters with a shoot takedown. Todd fights it but they end up in guard. #ES#
Todd pushes Pekkarinen off and gets back to his feet.
Todd fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pekkarinen checks it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Todd has Pekkarinen up against the cage in a clinch.
Pekkarinen has a couple of punches blocked by Todd.
Pekkarinen wants to get back to striking at distance but Todd won't allow it. #BC2#
Pekkarinen breaks the clinch. #T1#
Pekkarinen throws a looping overhand right but Todd ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Todd on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lauri Pekkarinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pekkarinen connects with a crisp jab.
Pekkarinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pekkarinen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Todd.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pekkarinen.
Todd is looking to counter punch.
Pekkarinen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Todd pinned against the cage. Todd gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pekkarinen misses with a hook. Todd ducked under it nicely.
Todd takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Todd avoids the body shot from Pekkarinen.
Todd throws a series of punches but Pekkarinen avoids them all with ease.
Pekkarinen circles away from the clinch attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pekkarinen! But no joy.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pekkarinen. #T2#
Todd throws a right and a left that both miss.
Todd moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Todd chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pekkarinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Todd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pekkarinen manages to avoid it.
Good shot there by Todd.
Pekkarinen misses with a low kick.
Pekkarinen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Todd's calf.
Todd tries to land a front kick but Pekkarinen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Todd looks to land a left hand but Pekkarinen moved out of range nicely.
Todd looks to throw the jab but Pekkarinen is out of range.
Todd is looking to clinch but Pekkarinen is avoiding it.
Nice cross by Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen moves out of range of the body kick.
Todd throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Pekkarinen looks to land a left hand but Todd moved out of range nicely.
Pekkarinen keeps the fight on the outside.
Pekkarinen walks into a jab.
Todd throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Todd swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pekkarinen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Todd is able to avoid easily.
Todd ducks under a wild hook from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pekkarinen throws a lazy body kick
and Pekkarinen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Todd is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pekkarinen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pekkarinen throws a lazy right hand but Todd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Todd.
Pekkarinen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pekkarinen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Todds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T4#
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!
Todd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pekkarinen.
Todd throws a big counter combination but Pekkarinen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Todd scores with a body shot.
A low kick from Todd misses
and Pekkarinen counters with a left to the body. #CL#
Todd gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pekkarinen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pekkarinen is trying to break free.
Todd throws a head punch that misses.
Pekkarinen working aggressively here.
Todd lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pekkarinen backwards. #BC2#
Pekkarinen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That kick from Pekkarinen tenderised Todd's leg. Todd is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pekkarinen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Todd.
Pekkarinen lands a jab to the head.
Pekkarinen moves out of range as Todd strikes.#CL#
Todd has taken the fight to the clinch.
Todd digs a right hand into Pekkarinen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pekkarinen's gas tank.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Lauri Pekkarinen just about did enough to take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Todd gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Todd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pekkarinen throws a push kick but Todd slaps the foot to one side.
Pekkarinen throws an off balance right hand
and Todd counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pekkarinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pekkarinen avoids the body shot from Todd.
Todd throws a jab when Pekkarinen was well out of range.
Todd scores with a jab to the head.
Todd has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pekkarinen finds it's way round the side to connect with Todd's head.
Pekkarinen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Todd checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Todd. Pekkarinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Todd throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen 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.
Pekkarinen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1##TD2#
Pekkarinen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Todd was covering up waiting for the punch and Pekkarinen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Todd has momentary wrist control but Pekkarinen slips an elbow through the middle.
Pekkarinen looking to sit in guard and control but Todd gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Todd preventing the sweep.
Todd wants to control from the top but Pekkarinen keeps moving.
Pekkarinen tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Pekkarinen looking to control. #SUB2#
Pekkarinen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pekkarinen working a defensive guard but Todd manages to pass into side control anyway.
Pekkarinen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Todd off and has taken his back!
Pekkarinen punishes Todd with strikes from the back mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Todd manages to scramble and ends up in full guard, under a barage of strikes . Great composure from Todd.
Pekkarinen looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Todd wants to sweep but no luck.
Pekkarinen wants to pass the guard but Todd is keeping the position.
Todd keeping moving, preventing Pekkarinen from controlling successfully.
Pekkarinen is looking to work some ground and pound but Todd has wrist control.#ES#
Todd kicks Pekkarinen off and gets to his feet.
Pekkarinen throws out a leg kick but Todd moves out of range and Pekkarinen only half commits.
Todd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T4#
An inside leg kick from Todd misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Todd. Pekkarinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pekkarinen scores with a three punch combo!
Pekkarinen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Todd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pekkarinen looks to land a right hand but Todd moved out of range.
Pekkarinen throws an off balance right hand
and Todd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pekkarinen throws an overhand right that lands on Todd's shoulder, as Todd tries to avoid the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pekkarinen misses with a few strikes there.
Todd looks to throw the jab but Pekkarinen is out of range.
Todd digs a good hook to Pekkarinen's body.
Pekkarinen scores with a sloppy right hand. Todd should have avoided that one.
Pekkarinen looks to land a combination but Todd avoids it well.
Pekkarinen connects with a leg kick. Todd looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Lauri Pekkarinen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Todd sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Pekkarinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Todd.
A low kick from Pekkarinen misses
and Todd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Todd throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Todd misses with an uppercut.
Pekkarinen lands an overhand right.#CL#
Todd clinches with his opponent.
Pekkarinen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Todd pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pekkarinen lands a hook that snaps the head of Todd backwards.
Todd lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pekkarinen backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd cracks Pekkarinen with a nice body shot.
Todd stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Todd lands with a short shot to the head.
Pekkarinen is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Todd makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Todd blocks a body shot from Pekkarinen.
Todd works on Pekkarinen's body with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Todd works on Pekkarinen's body with a couple of short punches.
Todd softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Todd is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Todd blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rockmeteller Todd has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pekkarinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
A frustrated look appears on Pekkarinen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Todd working aggressively here.
Pekkarinen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pekkarinen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pekkarinen tries to break free but Todd pushes him back against the cage.
Pekkarinen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Todd has him pressed against the cage.
Todd lands a hook that snaps the head of Pekkarinen backwards.
Todd scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Todd.
Todd lands with a short shot to the head.
Todd misses with a hook to the ribs.
Todd misses with a body punch.
Rockmeteller Todd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Todd lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Pekkarinen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Todd. #BC2#
Pekkarinen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pekkarinen walks into a straight right hand from Todd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pekkarinen throws an off balance right hand
enabling Todd to counter with a crisp jab.
Pekkarinen throws an overhand right that lands on Todd's shoulder, as Todd tries to avoid the shot.
Pekkarinen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Todd circles away.
Todd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD2#
Pekkarinen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Pekkarinen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES#
Todd sneaks out the side door and pushes Pekkarinen away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Todd throws a low kick but Pekkarinen avoids it.
Pekkarinen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Todd circles away.
Rockmeteller Todd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lauri Pekkarinen.#T3#
Todd takes a jab right on the kisser.
Todd blocks a head kick by Pekkarinen.
Todd lands with a shot to the body.
Pekkarinen slips a jab from Todd.
A big right from Todd misses.
Pekkarinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Todd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pekkarinen shoots in looking for a takedown. Todd tries to sprawl out of it but Pekkarinen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Todd manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Todd is looking to counter punch.
Pekkarinen misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Todd to counter with a crisp jab.
Pekkarinen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Todd sprawls well. Todd wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pekkarinen gets slowly back to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Todd misses the target. #T4#
Good shot there by Todd.#CUT#
It looks like Lauri Pekkarinen has been cut.
Pekkarinen shoots and misses
and Todd counters with an inside leg kick.
Todd lands a nice looking body shot.
Todd slips a jab and a cross from Pekkarinen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Todd misses with a looping left.
Pekkarinen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Todd comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Todd throws a body shot but no joy.
Todd scores with a hook.
Todd moves forwards but Pekkarinen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Todd throws a body kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Pekkarinen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Todd connects with a right hand. Pekkarinen shakes it off.
Pekkarinen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Todd tries to avoid it but Pekkarinen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Todd to the ground. Todd escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pekkarinen blocks a leg kick.
Todd loads up on a big right hand but Pekkarinen slips the punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rockmeteller Todd showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pekkarinen 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 48:47
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 48:47
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rockmeteller Todd!
A very excited looking Rockmeteller Todd 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: EVO 03312017
Date: Mar 31, 2017

#R1#
Sklemin lunges at Pekkarinen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pekkarinen's hand.
Sklemin connects with a body shot that sends Pekkarinen's belly button to the back.
Pekkarinen moves away from the strike by Sklemin.
A jab lands there for Pekkarinen.#CL2#
Pekkarinen moves into range and clinches up with Sklemin.
Sklemin 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.
Sklemin is looking to control Pekkarinen's arms but Pekkarinen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sklemin has his back to the cage.
Sklemin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pekkarinen scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Sklemin manages to break the clinch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Pekkarinen!
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Pekkarinen 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.
Pekkarinen misses with a kick to the body. #CL2#
Pekkarinen moves into range and clinches up with Sklemin.
Pekkarinen has a couple of punches blocked by Sklemin.
Pekkarinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Pekkarinen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pekkarinen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#TD2#
Pekkarinen feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Sklemin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pekkarinen throws a big right hand that misses.
Pekkarinen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pekkarinen is looking to work some ground and pound but Sklemin has wrist control.#T1#
Pekkarinen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pekkarinen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Pekkarinen with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pekkarinen postures up and lands a big shot to Sklemin's brow.
Sklemin trying to control the position here.
Pekkarinen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Pekkarinen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sklemin keeping full guard, as Pekkarinen tries to pass.
Pekkarinen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Pekkarinen wants to control from the top but Sklemin keeps moving.
Sklemin trying to keep a closed guard but Pekkarinen is proving a slippery customer.
Pekkarinen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pekkarinen throwing strikes from guard but Sklemin blocks nicely.
Pekkarinen cracks Sklemin with a solid left hand.
Pekkarinen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sklemin has momentary wrist control but Pekkarinen slips an elbow through the middle.
Pekkarinen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pekkarinen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sklemin works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Pekkarinen trying to control but Sklemin is working from the bottom.
Sklemin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pekkarinen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pekkarinen wants to control from the top but Sklemin keeps moving.
Pekkarinen working some strikes from top position.
Pekkarinen scoring with some ground and pound.
Pekkarinen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sklemin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Pekkarinen trying to control but Sklemin is working from the bottom. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sklemin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pekkarinen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pekkarinen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pekkarinen wants to control from the top but Sklemin keeps moving.
Pekkarinen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sklemin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Pekkarinen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pekkarinen trying to control but Sklemin is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Pekkarinen drives through with a takedown into Sklemin's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lauri Pekkarinen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Sklemin misses with an uppercut.
Pekkarinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sklemin.
Pekkarinen ducks under a wild hook from Sklemin.
Pekkarinen moves away from the strike by Sklemin.
Sklemin misses with a straight left.
Sklemin blocks a jab.
Sergey Sklemin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sklemin throws a series of punches but Pekkarinen moves out of range.
Pekkarinen misses with a wild combination.
Pekkarinen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pekkarinen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pekkarinen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL2#
Pekkarinen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC2#
Pekkarinen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sklemin throws a body shot but no joy.
Sklemin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Sklemin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pekkarinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sklemin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A jab from Sklemin misses.
Pekkarinen throws a right hand that misses
and Sklemin counters with a series of strikes. Pekkarinen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sklemin throws a lazy right hand but Pekkarinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen misses with a takedown attempt - Sklemin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sklemin moves out of range of the strikes.
Pekkarinen connects with a single shot there.
Sklemin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sklemin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pekkarinen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pekkarinen throws a lazy right hand but Sklemin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pekkarinen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Pekkarinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Pekkarinen throws a hook to the side of Sklemin's head but Sklemin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sklemin looks to land a right hand but Pekkarinen moved out of range.
Sklemin lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CL2#
Pekkarinen rushes Sklemin and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Pekkarinen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pekkarinen misses with a head kick.
Sergey Sklemin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sklemin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sklemin misses with a wild combination.
Sklemin slips a jab from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen lands a jab to Sklemin's midsection.
Nice shot lands for Sklemin.
Sklemin missing with a left hand there. Pekkarinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pekkarinen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sklemin lands an overhand right.#CL2#
Pekkarinen forces Sklemin back against the cage and clinches.
Sklemin is pushing Pekkarinen up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T3#
Pekkarinen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sklemin backwards.
Pekkarinen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sklemin backwards.
Sklemin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pekkarinen's elbow.
Pekkarinen prevents Sklemin from breaking the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sklemin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pekkarinen's brow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sklemin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Pekkarinen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pekkarinen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sklemin on the side of the head.
Pekkarinen slips a jab and a cross from Sklemin.
Pekkarinen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sklemin jabs at Pekkarinen's body.
Nice shot by Sklemin.
Pekkarinen works Sklemin's body with a nice hook.
Sklemin misses with a looping right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pekkarinen. Sklemin does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Pekkarinen tries to bum rush Sklemin with a series of wild strikes but Sklemin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sklemin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sergey Sklemin is winning the standup battle so far.
Sklemin throws a series of strikes that have Pekkarinen backpedaling.
Pekkarinen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sklemin tests Pekkarinen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pekkarinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sklemin.
Sklemin is looking to counter punch.
Sklemin blocks a head kick by Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen scores with a head kick. Sklemin tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#ROC2#
Sklemin is rocked!
Sklemin lands with an overhand left.
Oh Sklemin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Pekkarinen instigates a clinch.
Pekkarinen tries to throw a body punch but Sklemin avoids it by throwing Pekkarinen back against the cage.
Sklemin prevents the takedown attempt.
Sklemin seems to have got his legs back now.
Pekkarinen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sergey Sklemin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lauri Pekkarinen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Pekkarinen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pekkarinen 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 Sklemin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sklemin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#CL2#
Pekkarinen clinches.
Sklemin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lauri Pekkarinen 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#
Sklemin pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CUT#
It looks like Lauri Pekkarinen has been cut.
Pekkarinen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pekkarinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sklemin was well out of range. Poor timing from Pekkarinen.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sklemin!
Pekkarinen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sklemin misses with a two punch combination. #KD2#
Pekkarinen lands a big head kick that sends Sklemin tumbling to the mat! Pekkarinen takes a step backwards and waves Sklemin back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sklemin misses with a double jab
and Pekkarinen counters with a low kick, right behind Sklemin 's knee.
Pekkarinen fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Sklemin to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Sklemin looks to clinch but Pekkarinen throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Sklemin taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Lauri Pekkarinen!
After the fight, Lauri Pekkarinen 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: EVO 300
Date: Feb 22, 2017

#R1#
Pekkarinen misses with a hook.
Pekkarinen misses with an uppercut.
Pekkarinen looks to land a right hand but Todd moved out of range.
Pekkarinen throws a leg kick which misses Todd's front leg but catches the back leg as Todd tries to avoid it.
Todd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pekkarinen lands with a good body shot.
Todd dips to his left and cracks Pekkarinen with an uppercut!
Todd blocks a jab.
Todd half committed to a counter leg kick.
Todd tries to move into range but Pekkarinen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Todd looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pekkarinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pekkarinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Todd throws out the jab.
Pekkarinen misses with a combination
enabling Todd to counter with a crisp jab.
Todd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Todd swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Pekkarinen 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.
Todd tries to clinch but Pekkarinen moves away
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pekkarinen throws a body kick that misses. #T1#
The crowd cheers as Todd lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pekkarinen doesn't seem phased though.
Pekkarinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Todd tries to counter by clinching up but Pekkarinen breaks away and moves out of range.
Todd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pekkarinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Todd.#TD2#
Pekkarinen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Todd!#ES#
Todd bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Pekkarinen moves out of range of the body kick from Todd.
Todd throws a body punch but Pekkarinen moves out of range.
Pekkarinen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pekkarinen takes a swing at Todd's ribcage but misses.
Todd misses with a body shot.
Todd lands a jab.
Pekkarinen throws a leg kick but Todd sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Todd scores with a jab.
Todd misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pekkarinen misses with a combination #CL#
and Todd counters by clinching up. #T2#
Todd scores with a shoulder strike.
Todd working aggressively here.
Todd throws a punch but it's blocked by Pekkarinen.
Todd lands with a short shot to the head.
Pekkarinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pekkarinen lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Pekkarinen fails to land.
Pekkarinen gets through Todd's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Todd misses with the head strike.
Todd fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Pekkarinen fails to land.
Pekkarinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pekkarinen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pekkarinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Todd throws a punch but it's blocked by Pekkarinen.
Todd can't find room to land a body shot as Pekkarinen controls the action. #T3#
Todd lands a nice uppercut.
Todd misses with a punch to the body.
Pekkarinen prevents a body shot from Todd.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Todd creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Todd lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pekkarinen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Todd after a bit of a struggle.
Todd blocks a body shot from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Todd fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Todd scores with a nice short uppercut.
Todd misses with the head strike.
Todd lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pekkarinen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Pekkarinen.
Todd stops a takedown attempt from Pekkarinen.
Todd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Todd prevents a body shot from Pekkarinen.
Todd goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Todd blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Pekkarinen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pekkarinen digs a good hook to Todd's body.
Todd takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL#
Todd darts in and clinches Pekkarinen up against the cage.
Pekkarinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Todd misses with some punches.
Pekkarinen is leaning against Todd and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pekkarinen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Todds head.
Todd lands with a right to the head.
Pekkarinen lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Todd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Todd.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pekkarinen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pekkarinen misses with a body punch.
Pekkarinen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Todd gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rockmeteller Todd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lauri Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
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 Rockmeteller Todd will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Pekkarinen lands a body shot.
Pekkarinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Todd.
Pekkarinen connects with an inside leg kick.
Todd dodges the punch combination from Pekkarinen.
Todd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pekkarinen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Todd's hands.
Todd throws the left hand but Pekkarinen avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Todd. Pekkarinen does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Todd moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Todd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pekkarinen's elbow.
Todd tries to throw a body punch but Pekkarinen avoids it by throwing Todd back against the cage.
Pekkarinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pekkarinen wants to break free but Todd has control.
A nice left hand lands by Todd. #CUT#
It looks like Lauri Pekkarinen has been cut.
Rockmeteller Todd has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Todd lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Todd fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pekkarinen tries a body shot but Todd blocks it.
Pekkarinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Todd.
Todd struggles to land a body shot inside as Pekkarinen controls his hands.
Todd throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pekkarinens head.
Todd scores with a hook to the body.
Pekkarinen prevents a body shot from Todd.
Todd cracks Pekkarinen with a nice body shot.
Todd can't find room to land a body shot as Pekkarinen controls the action.
Pekkarinen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Todd tries a body shot but Pekkarinen blocks it.
Todd scores with a hook to the body.
Pekkarinen working aggressively here.
Pekkarinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Todd.
Pekkarinen gets through Todd's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Todd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Todd lands a shoulder strike.
Pekkarinen misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Todd misses with some punches.
Pekkarinen misses with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Todd's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Pekkarinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pekkarinen misses with some punches.
Todd misses with a hook from the clinch.
Todd lands a hook 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!
Pekkarinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pekkarinen tries to break the clinch but Todd is controlling the position.
Pekkarinen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Todd misses with a punch to the body.
Pekkarinen prevents a body shot from Todd.
Todd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pekkarinen tries to circle away but Todd has him pinned against the cage.
Pekkarinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pekkarinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Todd lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pekkarinen backwards.
Todd makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pekkarinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Todd. #T3#
Todd doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pekkarinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pekkarinen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pekkarinen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Todd lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pekkarinen or not. #TD2#
Pekkarinen has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Todd clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Pekkarinen misses with an elbow to the head.
Will Pekkarinen go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Pekkarinen throwing sloppy strikes.
Todd covering up well and avoiding damage.
Todd tries to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pekkarinen struggling to land strikes to the head as Todd covers up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pekkarinen keeps control of the position easily here as Todd tries to buck him off.
Rockmeteller Todd overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Todd covering up well under a series of strikes from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen missing with strikes.
Pekkarinen connects with a big shot to the side of Todd's head.
Pekkarinen is landing with strikes. Todd can't take much more of this.
Pekkarinen misses with punches from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lauri Pekkarinen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Lauri Pekkarinen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Pekkarinen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Todd catches Pekkarinen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Todd moves out of range as Pekkarinen throws a body kick.
Pekkarinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pekkarinen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Todd displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pekkarinen throws out the jab.
Todd misses with a straight left.
Todd jabs Pekkarinen right on the nose. Pekkarinen blinks but takes it well.
Pekkarinen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Good work by Todd as he checks the leg kick.
Todd missing with a left hand there. Pekkarinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pekkarinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Todd manages to avoid it.
Pekkarinen throws a solid leg kick but Todd takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pekkarinen.
Todd tests Pekkarinen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Todd.
Todd moves in looking to clinch but Pekkarinen pushes him off.#T1#
Pekkarinen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Todd fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pekkarinen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pekkarinen throws a combination that misses
and Todd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pekkarinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Todd throws a hook but Pekkarinen blocks it.
A leg kick checked by Todd.
Pekkarinen moves out of range of the body kick from Todd.
Pekkarinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Rockmeteller Todd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Todd takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Todd misses with a body shot.
Todd lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pekkarinen at a distance.
Todd lands with a thumping leg kick.
Todd throws a body shot but no joy.
Lauri Pekkarinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Donk. Pekkarinen catches Todd right on the button with a cross.#T2#
Todd throws a solid leg kick but Pekkarinen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Todd.
Pekkarinen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pekkarinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pekkarinen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Todd. That did some damage!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pekkarinen misses with a combination
and Todd counters with an outside leg kick.
Pekkarinen throws a hook but Todd blocks it.
Todd lands with a shot to the body.
Todd misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pekkarinen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pekkarinen tries to bum rush Todd with a series of wild strikes but Todd uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pekkarinen misses with a low kick.
Pekkarinen avoids the body shot from Todd.
Lauri Pekkarinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Todd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pekkarinen throws the left hand but Todd avoids the punch easily.
Pekkarinen misses with a hook.#T3#
Pekkarinen scores with a nice strike.
Todd looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pekkarinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pekkarinen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Todd bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Todd slips under a jab from Pekkarinen.
A clash of legs there as Todd blocks the low kick.
Pekkarinen swings widly with a right hand
enabling Todd to counter with a crisp jab.
Good exchange - Todd coming out on top.
A jab from Pekkarinen misses.
Todd finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Todd slips under a jab from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen looks to land a right hand but Todd moved out of range.#T4#
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!
Pekkarinen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pekkarinen looks to land a right hand but Todd moved out of range.
Todd moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Pekkarinen misses with an uppercut.
Todd on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pekkarinen. Pekkarinen obviously looking to wear him down.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pekkarinen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Todd lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Todd staying out of range there.
Nice body kick from Todd.
Todd tries to land a leg kick but Pekkarinen saw it coming and moves away.
Pekkarinen throws a fast counter high kick but Todd manages to duck under it in time.
Todd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pekkarinen connects with a crisp jab.
Pekkarinen misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Todd counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Todd.
Still in the clinch, Todd scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Pekkarinen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Rockmeteller Todd did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Lauri Pekkarinen'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.
#R4#
Pekkarinen throws a leg kick that misses.
Todd is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Todd feints and then cracks Pekkarinen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pekkarinen down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pekkarinen. That's going to slow Todd down.
Pekkarinen with a nice cross.
Todd is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Todd is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Todd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pekkarinen moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd misses with a low kick.
Pekkarinen throws out a counter right but Todd avoids it with no problem.
Pekkarinen blocks a head kick by Todd.
A swing and a miss from Pekkarinen.
Todd looks to land a left hand but Pekkarinen moved out of range nicely.
Pekkarinen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T1#
Todd on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pekkarinen. Todd does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Todd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pekkarinen slips a straight right by Todd.
Pekkarinen throws out a counter right but Todd avoids it with no problem.
Todd wants to clinch up but Pekkarinen keeps it at a distance.
Pekkarinen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Todd swinging wildly here.
Todd has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pekkarinen.
Todd checks a leg kick.
Pekkarinen lands a jab to the head.
Todd throws an overhand right that lands on Pekkarinen's shoulder, as Pekkarinen tries to avoid the shot.
Pekkarinen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Pekkarinen scores with the left hand. Todd knows he should have avoided that one.
Pekkarinen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T2#
A leg kick checked by Todd.
Todd throws a body punch but Pekkarinen moves out of range.
Pekkarinen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Todd lands with a nice body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Todd sizes up Pekkarinen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Todd steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pekkarinen.
Todd slips under a jab.
Todd scores with a body shot.
Pekkarinen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Todd counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pekkarinen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pekkarinen looks to land a left hand but Todd moved out of range nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Todd.
Todd takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Todd throws a sloppy body shot
and Pekkarinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice defenses there by Todd.#T3#
Pekkarinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Todd throws a quick inside leg kick.
Todd lands with a good body shot.
Pekkarinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Todd.
Pekkarinen lands a leg kick that knocks Todd off balance momentarily.
Pekkarinen keeps the fight on the outside.
Pekkarinen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Todd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Todd checks a leg kick.#CL#
Todd closes the distance and pushes Pekkarinen back into the cage.
Todd lands a hook that snaps the head of Pekkarinen backwards.
Todd pushes Pekkarinen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pekkarinen is trying to break free.
Todd misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Pekkarinen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pekkarinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Todd tries to throw a body punch but Pekkarinen avoids it by throwing Todd back against the cage.
Pekkarinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Todd controls his hands.
Todd blocks a body shot from Pekkarinen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pekkarinen prevents a body shot from Todd.
Todd misses with some punches.
Todd working aggressively here.
Todd lands a nice shot to the body.
Pekkarinen tries to throw a body punch but Todd avoids it by throwing Pekkarinen back against the cage.
Todd throws a head punch that misses.
Todd lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Todd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Todd fails to land.
Todd lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Todd works on Pekkarinen's body with a couple of short punches.
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 Rockmeteller Todd will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lauri Pekkarinen'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!
#R5#
Pekkarinen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Todd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Todd fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pekkarinen thumps Todd with a low kick.
Todd lands a really nice looking cross but Pekkarinen seems unphased.
Pekkarinen walks into a left hand. #CL#
Todd gets a clinch.
Todd lands a right hand. #BC2#
Pekkarinen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pekkarinen misses with a hook. Todd ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Todd.
Todd swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pekkarinen counters with a series of strikes. Todd will be more careful next time no doubt.
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!
Pekkarinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Todd.
Pekkarinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Todd throwing a counter right hand but Pekkarinen manages to avoid it.
Todd tries to close the distance and clinch but Pekkarinen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Todd takes one to the side of the head. #T1#
Todd with a hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Pekkarinen as he connects with a hook.
Pekkarinen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pekkarinen lands a nice shot to the body.
Pekkarinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Todd fakes the leg kick and cracks Pekkarinen in the body.
Pekkarinen scores with a kick to the body.
Todd misses with a low kick.
Pekkarinen slips under a jab from Todd.
Todd throws out a leg kick but Pekkarinen moves out of range and Todd only half commits.
Todd closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pekkarinen wants to land a leg kick but Todd is out of range.
Pekkarinen avoids a kick to the body.
A little jabbing left from Pekkarinen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Todd tries to clinch up but Pekkarinen circles away and keeps his distance.
Lauri Pekkarinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nice straight punches there by Todd. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Todd.
Pekkarinen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Todd checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
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!
Todd showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pekkarinen.
A punch lands to the side of Todd 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Todd moves out of range of the body kick from Pekkarinen.
It appears Todd was looking to counter with a kick there.
Todd displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pekkarinen throws out the jab.
Todd swings for the body but Pekkarinen moves out of range.
Todd throws a nice head kick!
Pekkarinen walks into a jab.
Pekkarinen lands a leg kick that knocks Todd off balance momentarily.
Todd goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Todd scores with a jab to the head. #T3#
Todd bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pekkarinen's head backwards.
Todd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Todd manages to avoid it.
Todd throws a body kick that misses.
Pekkarinen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pekkarinen lands a right hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Todd manages to avoid it.
Todd misses with a kick to the body
and Pekkarinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Pekkarinen gets tackled into the cage by Todd. Todd maintains the clinch.
Pekkarinen wants to break free but Todd has control.
A head punch on the inside from Pekkarinen fails to land.
Todd blocks an uppercut.
Pekkarinen lands a body shot.
Pekkarinen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Pekkarinen.
Todd doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Todd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Todd scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pekkarinen gets through Todd's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Todd lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pekkarinen backwards.
Pekkarinen tries to work over Todd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Pekkarinen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Todd working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pekkarinen throws a head punch that misses.
Todd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pekkarinen's elbow.
Todd works on Pekkarinen's body with a couple of short punches.
Pekkarinen misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Pekkarinen breaks the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lauri Pekkarinen.
I think Todd 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:49
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rockmeteller Todd!
A less than humble Rockmeteller Todd misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: CFC 415 - Olympic Finals
Date: Dec 31, 2016

#R1#
A jab from Pekkarinen finds it's way through Bob's defenses.
Pekkarinen throws a hook to the side of Bob's head but Bob sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bob connects with a leg kick. Pekkarinen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pekkarinen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bob has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pekkarinen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pekkarinen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pekkarinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pekkarinen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pekkarinen throws a front kick aimed at Bob's knee but Bob avoids it well.
Pekkarinen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Heavy Metal in the buildup to the fight.
Pekkarinen misses with a leg kick.
Bob throws a lazy right hand but Pekkarinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lauri Pekkarinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bob scores with a body shot.
Pekkarinen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pekkarinen throws a hook but Bob avoids it easily.
Bob looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bob throws a sloppy head kick and Pekkarinen moves out of range easily.
Bob misses with a straight right.
No joy there for Bob, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pekkarinen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bob sprawls and moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bob throws a big shot that misses.
Pekkarinen lands a nice shot that snaps Bob's head back.
Bob avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T1#
Bob looks to throw a body kick
and Pekkarinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A clash of legs there as Bob blocks the low kick.
A big right from Bob misses.
Bob explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Pekkarinen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pekkarinen scores with a sloppy right hand. Bob should have avoided that one.
Bob defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pekkarinen.
Bob throws a big counter head kick but Pekkarinen avoids it with no problem.
Pekkarinen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bob looks for the body kick but Pekkarinen saw that one coming.
Bob misses with a hook. Pekkarinen ducked under it nicely.
Pekkarinen misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Bob misses.
Pekkarinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bob was well out of range. Poor timing from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen takes a swing at Bob's ribcage but misses.
Pekkarinen fails with a takedown attempt.
As Pekkarinen backs off Bob throws a huge counter combo but Pekkarinen manages to avoid it all.#T2#
Bob takes a swing at Pekkarinen's ribcage but misses.
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!#TD#
Pekkarinen gets the takedown into side control.
Bob gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bob trying to control from the bottom.
Pekkarinen thows a huge punch but Bob dodges it nicely.
Pekkarinen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bob regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen throwing strikes from guard but Bob blocks nicely.
Bob wants to get back to his feet but Pekkarinen is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T3#
Bob working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pekkarinen.
Bob has control of Pekkarinen's left arm, preventing Pekkarinen from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pekkarinen throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pekkarinen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pekkarinen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pekkarinen wants to control from the top but Bob keeps moving.
Pekkarinen postures up in Bob's guard and throws a big left but Bob blocks it.
Bob working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pekkarinen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pekkarinen works over Bob with some ground and pound from guard.
Pekkarinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Bob is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pekkarinen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pekkarinen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pekkarinen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pekkarinen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bob works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pekkarinen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bob works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pekkarinen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pekkarinen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pekkarinen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pekkarinen controlling from the top position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Pekkarinen landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lauri Pekkarinen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Nice jab there from Bob. #CUT2#
It looks like Lauri Pekkarinen has been cut.
Pekkarinen is looking to slow Bob down with leg kicks.
Pekkarinen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pekkarinen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bob. That did some damage!
Bob 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.
Pekkarinen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A head kick by Bob misses
and Pekkarinen counters with a thumping low kick.
A big left from Bob misses.
Pekkarinen throws out a loose jab but Bob uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pekkarinen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pekkarinen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pekkarinen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A left lands for Pekkarinen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pekkarinen looks for the body kick but Bob saw that one coming. #T1#
Pekkarinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bob throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bob lands a nice shot to the body.
Lauri Pekkarinen is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick misses from Bob.
Neal Bob is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bob connects with a high kick.
Bob goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Pekkarinen connects with the punch.
Bob looks to land a body kick but Pekkarinen moved away.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bob crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Pekkarinen - the referee stops the clock and Bob gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Pekkarinen. Bob manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Pekkarinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pekkarinen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bob swivels and escapes.
Pekkarinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bob can do to turn this around?
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bob checks a leg kick.
Despite the aggression on Bob's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bob looks to score with a jab to the body but Pekkarinen is just out of range.
Bob looks to throw a body kick
and Pekkarinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pekkarinen tries to land a body kick
and Bob counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bob misses with a body kick.#T2#
Pekkarinen connects with a solid leg kick.
Pekkarinen slips under a jab.
Bob throws a body punch but Pekkarinen moves out of range.
Pekkarinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bob moves away.
Pekkarinen lands with a hook. Bob tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #TD#
Pekkarinen shoots in and bounces Bob off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Bob kicks Pekkarinen off and gets to his feet.
Neal Bob is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bob misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen lands with a shot to the body.
Bob with a body punch. A glancing blow. #TD#
Bob gets caught flat footed, as Pekkarinen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Pekkarinen's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Bob can't keep his opponent in guard - Pekkarinen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pekkarinen drops an elbow to the side of Bob's head.
Pekkarinen is thwarting Bob's attempts to control the position.
Pekkarinen lands strikes from half guard.
Pekkarinen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bob defending well though.
Pekkarinen 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.
Bob wants to control but Pekkarinen passes into side.
Pekkarinen is trying to ground and pound but Bob uses the momentary lack of control by Pekkarinen to regain half guard. #T4#
Pekkarinen 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.
Pekkarinen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pekkarinen thows a huge punch but Bob dodges it nicely.
Bob trying to control but Pekkarinen postures up.
Pekkarinen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pekkarinen misses with a head shot. Bob uses the momentum to regain guard.
Pekkarinen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lauri Pekkarinen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lauri Pekkarinen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Pekkarinen fails with the takedown.
Bob looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pekkarinen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bob misses with an uppercut. Pekkarinen saw that one coming.
Pekkarinen lands an overhand right.
Pekkarinen lands with a kick to the temple. Bob shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bob on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bob throws a head kick that misses.
Bob throws a hook but Pekkarinen blocks it.
Pekkarinen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That kick from Pekkarinen tenderised Bob's leg. Bob is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bob misses with a wild combination.
Pekkarinen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
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!
Bob looks to score with a jab to the body but Pekkarinen is just out of range.#T1#
Bob throws a head kick that misses.
Pekkarinen scores with a jab to the head.
Bob throws a hook but Pekkarinen blocks it.
Bob looks for the body kick but Pekkarinen saw that one coming.
Pekkarinen moves out of range of the body kick.
Jab, jab by Bob - just one landing.
Bob pushes Pekkarinen away with a front kick.
A head kick misses from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen tries to bum rush Bob with a series of wild strikes but Bob uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bob shapes to counter with a head kick.
Pekkarinen blocks a head kick by Bob.
Bob misses with a series of wild punches.
Bob misses with a straight left.
Bob misses with a straight right.
Neal Bob has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A jab from Pekkarinen does it's job there.
Bob throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
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!
Sloppy strikes from Bob. Those never looked like landing.
Pekkarinen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pekkarinen slips a straight right by Bob.
Bob finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pekkarinen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bob sprawls and moves away.
Bob moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bob takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pekkarinen is looking to slow Bob down with leg kicks.
Pekkarinen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bob.
Pekkarinen lands a really nice looking cross but Bob seems unphased.
Bob on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD#
Pekkarinen shoots in and gets a takedown into Bob's guard.#ES2#
Bob pushes Pekkarinen off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T3#
Pekkarinen connects with a leg kick. Bob looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pekkarinen scores with a jab. Bob acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pekkarinen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bob looks to land a right hand but Pekkarinen moved out of range.
Bob takes one to the chin there.
Bob just misses with a punch to the body.
Bob throws a head kick but Pekkarinen moves out of range.
Bob takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bob's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bob blocks a head kick by Pekkarinen.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
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!
Bob paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pekkarinen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T4#
Bob pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A left lands for Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bob has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pekkarinen thumps Bob with a low kick.
Pekkarinen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bob falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pekkarinen counters with a left and a right that stings Bob.
Pekkarinen with a jab.
Pekkarinen blocks a head kick by Bob.
Pekkarinen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bob just manages to avoid it.
Bob stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pekkarinen.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pekkarinen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pekkarinen motions for Bob to come forward. Pekkarinen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pekkarinen 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.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lauri Pekkarinen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pekkarinen 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lauri Pekkarinen!
Lauri Pekkarinen decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: CFC 411 - Tycoon Olympics
Date: Nov 26, 2016

#R1#
Judah uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pekkarinen.
A jab lands there for Pekkarinen.#CUT2#
It looks like Daniel Judah has been cut.
Pekkarinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Judah.
Pekkarinen slips a jab from Judah.
Judah misses with a leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pekkarinen or perhaps it was just good defense by Judah, which made it look bad.
Judah is looking to counter punch.
A shot to the liver by Pekkarinen. Beautiful body shot.
Pekkarinen checks a low kick from Judah.
Judah throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Pekkarinen tries to land a front kick but Judah steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judah throws a leg kick
and Pekkarinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Judah keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pekkarinen scores with the left hand. Judah knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pekkarinen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Judah.
Pekkarinen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Judah.#T1#
Judah misses with a wild body shot.
Pekkarinen works the jab nicely.
Judah thows a body kick. Pekkarinen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Judah jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pekkarinen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pekkarinen fails with a takedown attempt.
Pekkarinen throws a right hand that Judah ducks under and follows up with a left that Judah also avoids with ease.
Judah is looking to land body kicks.
Pekkarinen misses with a hook. Judah ducked under it nicely.
Judah looks for the body kick but Pekkarinen saw that one coming.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pekkarinen.
Judah throws a push kick but Pekkarinen slaps the foot to one side.
Judah ducks under a wild hook from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen throws a hook to the side of Judah's head but Judah sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pekkarinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Judah scores with a decent looking hook.
Daniel Judah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A combination from Pekkarinen does no damage.
Pekkarinen scores with a decent looking hook.
Jab, jab by Judah - just one landing.
Judah lands a body shot.
Judah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pekkarinen manages to avoid it.
Judah goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pekkarinen moves out of range of the body kick from Judah.
Judah throws a leg kick that misses.
Pekkarinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pekkarinen lands with a nice body kick.
Pekkarinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Judah manages to avoid it.
Pekkarinen misses with a low kick as Judah jumps back.
Judah throws a counter high kick but Pekkarinen was just alert enough to avoid it.
Pekkarinen slips under a jab.
Pekkarinen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Judah misses with an uppercut
and Pekkarinen counters with a straight right hand.
Judah throws a shot from downtown. Pekkarinen moves away and avoids it.
Pekkarinen throws an overhand right that lands on Judah's shoulder, as Judah tries to avoid the shot.
Judah appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Pekkarinen misses with a body kick.
Judah seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T3#
Judah fails with an attempt to clinch.
Judah fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pekkarinen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pekkarinen avoids a kick to the body.
Pekkarinen throws a big shot that misses.
Judah was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pekkarinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Judah.
Judah comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pekkarinen cracks Judah with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pekkarinen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pekkarinen connects with a solid leg kick.
Judah blocks a jab.
Pekkarinen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Judah stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Judah throws out a leg kick but Pekkarinen moves out of range and Judah only half commits.
Pekkarinen misses with a body shot.
As Pekkarinen backs away, Judah returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Pekkarinen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Judah counters with an inside 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!
A thudding body kick lands there by Judah!
Judah swings for the body but Pekkarinen moves out of range. #T4#
Pekkarinen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Judah.
Pekkarinen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Judah looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Judah defending well as Pekkarinen loads up on a big left hand.
Judah dodges the punch combination from Pekkarinen.
Judah tries to work over Pekkarinen's front leg with a kick but Pekkarinen checks it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Judah.
Pekkarinen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Judah throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice shot lands for Judah.
Pekkarinen throws out a loose jab but Judah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Judah avoids the body shot from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen throws a hook to the side of Judah's head but Judah sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pekkarinen works Judah's body with a nice hook.
Judah throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Judah swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice shot lands for Pekkarinen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lauri Pekkarinen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Daniel Judah's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Judah throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
so Pekkarinen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Pekkarinen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pekkarinen postures up in Judah's guard and throws a big left but Judah blocks it.
Pekkarinen distracts Judah with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pekkarinen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Judah preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pekkarinen throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pekkarinen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Judah can't keep his opponent in guard - Pekkarinen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pekkarinen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Judah's head.
Pekkarinen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Pekkarinen is nestled in close to Judah, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Judah is staying active underneath Pekkarinen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pekkarinen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pekkarinen prevents Judah from standing back up.
Judah avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Pekkarinen is looking to pass Judah's guard but actually Judah recovers to full guard. #T2#
Judah has momentary wrist control but Pekkarinen slips an elbow through the middle.
Pekkarinen throws an elbow that misses. Judah uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pekkarinen's guard. Nice move by Judah!#REVR#
Judah stopping the sweep attempt from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen trying to keep a closed guard but Judah is proving a slippery customer.
Pekkarinen wants to control but Judah passes easily into half guard.
Judah prevents Pekkarinen from improving his position.#T3#
Pekkarinen is trying to control but can't.
Pekkarinen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pekkarinen keeps trying to improve his position.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pekkarinen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Judah's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Judah's back!
Pekkarinen scores with punches to the body.
Pekkarinen gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Pekkarinen tries to get the hooks in deep but Judah pushed the leg off.
Pekkarinen loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Judah hold on?
Pekkarinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pekkarinen avoiding Judah 's attempts to control his hands.
Pekkarinen is looking to control Judah but Judah is wriggling around and keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pekkarinen missing with punches from the back.
Pekkarinen throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lauri Pekkarinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Daniel Judah's cut.
That's time! Judah's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Judah slips a straight right by Pekkarinen.
Judah looks to score with a jab to the body but Pekkarinen is just out of range.
Pekkarinen throws out a counter right but Judah avoids it with no problem.
Judah throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pekkarinen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Good work by Pekkarinen as he checks the leg kick.
Judah throws a push kick but Pekkarinen slaps the foot to one side.
Pekkarinen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Judah defends it well.
Pekkarinen blocks the body kick.
Pekkarinen tried to score with a low kick but Judah checks it.
Pekkarinen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Judah misses with a head kick.
Pekkarinen lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pekkarinen.
Judah looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Judah moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Judah shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pekkarinen connects with an inside leg kick.
Pekkarinen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Judah as he jumps to the side. #T1#
Pekkarinen scores with a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Judah misses the target.
Judah scores with a jab to the body.
Pekkarinen swings for the body but Judah moves out of range.
Pekkarinen takes a swing at Judah's ribcage but misses.
Judah looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Judah takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Judah uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pekkarinen has time to react.
Judah throws a good cross that connects.
Pekkarinen stuns Judah with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pekkarinen misses with a straight left.
Judah is looking to counter punch.
Judah cracks a nice hook into Pekkarinen's ribs.
Judah connects with the punch.
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!
Pekkarinen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Daniel Judah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Judah walks forward, straight into a front kick from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen thows a leg kick but Judah checks it
letting Judah counter with a right hand.
Judah listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Judah fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pekkarinen checks it well.
Judah misses with a body kick.
Pekkarinen with a nice cross.
Pekkarinen throws the left hand but Judah avoids the punch easily.
Pekkarinen is looking to slow Judah down with leg kicks.
Judah thumps Pekkarinen with a low kick.
Crunch! Pekkarinen slams his shin into Judah's torso.
Judah takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Good leg kick by Judah there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice body kick there by Judah.
Pekkarinen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Judah tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pekkarinen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pekkarinen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T3#
Judah bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pekkarinen looks to throw the jab but Judah is out of range.
Pekkarinen connects with a crisp jab.
Pekkarinen throws a body punch but Judah moves out of range.
As Pekkarinen backs away, Judah returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Pekkarinen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Judah if he has to take too many more of those.
Judah pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pekkarinen throws a low kick but Judah moves out of range easily.
Judah misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pekkarinen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Judah jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Judah.#CUT#
It looks like Lauri Pekkarinen has been cut.
Pekkarinen cracks the inside of Judah's front leg.
Pekkarinen feints and then cracks Judah's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Judah down.
Judah throws a half hearted mid kick.
A good leg kick by Pekkarinen. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Judah misses with a body shot.
Pekkarinen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Pekkarinen sizes up Judah with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Judah keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Judah was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pekkarinen lands with a nice body kick.
Pekkarinen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It looked like Judah was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pekkarinen.
Judah throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Judah throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pekkarinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pekkarinen.
Judah delivers a nice body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Judah has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Judah there as he acknowledges the shot.
Judah looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pekkarinen moves out of range as Judah throws a body kick.
Pekkarinen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lauri Pekkarinen.
Well Pekkarinen 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lauri Pekkarinen!
Lauri Pekkarinen 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: CFC 406
Date: Nov 05, 2016

#R1#
Branco moves out of range as Pekkarinen throws a body kick.
Pekkarinen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Branco counters with a nice leg kick.
Pekkarinen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Branco checks it well.
Branco takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pekkarinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Branco.
Branco on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Branco feints and then cracks Pekkarinen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pekkarinen down.
Pekkarinen throws a right and a left that Branco avoids nicely.
Branco throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Branco has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Zoo in the buildup to the fight.
Nice shot lands for Pekkarinen.
Branco takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pekkarinen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Branco at a distance.
Pekkarinen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Branco's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pekkarinen tries a low kick but Branco avoids it.
Pekkarinen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pekkarinen throws a leg kick which misses Branco's front leg but catches the back leg as Branco tries to avoid it. #T1#
Branco is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pekkarinen.
Lauri Pekkarinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pekkarinen with a jab.
Nice body punch from Branco.
Pekkarinen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Branco scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pekkarinen doesn't seem bothered though.
Pekkarinen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Branco misses with a hook.
Branco takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Branco throws a shot to the body.
Branco throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pekkarinen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pekkarinen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pekkarinen clobbers Branco with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Branco connects with a high kick. #CUT#
It looks like Lauri Pekkarinen has been cut.
Branco is looking to wear down Pekkarinen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Branco misses with a looping left.#T2##CL#
Branco fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pekkarinen, pushing him back against the cage.
Branco lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pekkarinen backwards.
Pekkarinen scores with a shot to the side of Branco's head.
Pekkarinen working aggressively here.
Branco misses with the head strike.
Pekkarinen working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from Branco.
Branco misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Pekkarinen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pekkarinen throws a head kick that Branco semi-blocks. #CUT2#
It looks like Mack Branco has been cut.
Branco tests Pekkarinen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pekkarinen misses the body punch
and Branco counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Branco takes a kick to the side of the head.
Pekkarinen scores with the left hand. Branco knows he should have avoided that one.
Pekkarinen throws a shot from downtown. Branco moves away and avoids it.
Branco tries to clinch up.#T3#
Pekkarinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Branco was well out of range. Poor timing from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen throws a shot from downtown. Branco moves away and avoids it.
Branco keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pekkarinen slips a jab from Branco.
Pekkarinen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Pekkarinen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pekkarinen throws a lazy right hand but Branco sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pekkarinen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pekkarinen connects with a body shot that sends Branco's belly button to the back.
Pekkarinen misses with an uppercut. Branco saw that one coming.
Pekkarinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Branco is just out of range.
Pekkarinen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pekkarinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pekkarinen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Branco stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pekkarinen 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.#T4#
Pekkarinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Branco throws a head kick but Pekkarinen moves out of range.
Branco keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping body kick lands there for Branco.
Nice shot by Pekkarinen.
Branco swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Branco blocks a jab.
Branco throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pekkarinen throws a push kick but Branco slaps the foot to one side.
Branco looks to throw the jab but Pekkarinen is out of range.
Branco looks to land a right hand but Pekkarinen moved out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pekkarinen throws a low kick but Branco moves out of range easily.
Branco checks a leg kick.
Branco motions for Pekkarinen to come forward. Branco throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lauri Pekkarinen dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Pekkarinen lands a body shot.
Pekkarinen lands with a shot to the body.
Pekkarinen lands a leg kick that knocks Branco off balance momentarily.
Pekkarinen throws a leg kick
and Branco counters with a stiff right hand.
A shot to the body from Pekkarinen misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Pekkarinen with a nice cross.
Branco showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pekkarinen.
Branco tries to score with a low kick but Pekkarinen moves his leg out of the way.
Pekkarinen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Branco can pounce on him.
Pekkarinen tries to score with a low kick but Branco moves his leg out of the way.
Branco misses with a hook. Pekkarinen ducked under it nicely.
Branco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An inside leg kick from Pekkarinen misses. #T1#
Branco moves out of range of the leg kick from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen ducks under a wild hook from Branco.
Branco keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pekkarinen.
Branco takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Branco closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pekkarinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pekkarinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Branco is looking to counter punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Branco as he connects with a hook.
Pekkarinen throws a shot from downtown. Branco moves away and avoids it.
Pekkarinen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pekkarinen.
Branco looks to land a left hand but Pekkarinen moved out of range nicely.
Pekkarinen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Branco swings for the body but Pekkarinen moves out of range. #T2#
Pekkarinen misses with a head kick.
Pekkarinen misses with a looping right.
Branco turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Branco keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Branco on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pekkarinen wants to land a leg kick but Branco is out of range.
Pekkarinen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Branco is out of range and Pekkarinen settles back down.
Branco has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Pekkarinen throws a hook but Branco blocks it.
Pekkarinen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pekkarinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Branco fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pekkarinen on the side of the head.
Pekkarinen looks to land a combination but Branco avoids it well.
Pekkarinen looks to land a left hand but Branco moved out of range nicely.
Branco dodges the punch combination from Pekkarinen. #T3#
Pekkarinen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Branco is out of range.
Pekkarinen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Branco appears to be looking for a big counter.
Pekkarinen lands a nice hook to Branco's body. Branco takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pekkarinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Branco.
A little feinted left hand from Branco on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lauri Pekkarinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - Branco throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pekkarinen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pekkarinen misses with a leg kick
and Branco counters with a stiff right hand.
Pekkarinen throws out a powerful jab.
Pekkarinen throws a body punch but Branco moves out of range.
Pekkarinen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Branco on the side of the head.
Branco throws a chopping leg kick but Pekkarinen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pekkarinen looks to land a right hand but Branco moved out of range.
Pekkarinen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CL#
Branco moves into the clinch.
Pekkarinen working hard to break the clinch.
Branco lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pekkarinen throws a head punch that misses.
Branco lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Branco lands with a left to the head.
Pekkarinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pekkarinen misses with a body punch.
Branco is leaning against Pekkarinen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Branco tries to work over Pekkarinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pekkarinen misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Branco.
Branco tries to work over Pekkarinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Branco tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pekkarinen's elbow.
Branco lands a hook that snaps the head of Pekkarinen backwards.
Mack Branco has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pekkarinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Branco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pekkarinen working hard to break the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Branco.
Branco tries to work over Pekkarinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Branco swings wildly with an uppercut but Pekkarinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Branco 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.

A close second round but Lauri Pekkarinen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
#R3#
Branco looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pekkarinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pekkarinen lands with an uppercut that bounces Branco off the cage and back into range.
Pekkarinen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Branco takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Branco takes one to the side of the head.
Branco throws a body punch but Pekkarinen moves out of range.
Pekkarinen swings for the body but Branco moves out of range.
Branco misses with a looping left.
Pekkarinen throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Branco counters with a stiff right hand.
Branco walks into a left hand.
Sloppy strikes from Branco. Those never looked like landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Branco avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pekkarinen avoids a kick to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Branco.#T1#
Pekkarinen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL#
Branco gets a clinch.
Branco lands a left hand.
Branco lands a left hand.
Pekkarinen lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Pekkarinen fails to land.
Pekkarinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Branco taking a breather.
Pekkarinen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Branco tries to throw a body punch but Pekkarinen avoids it by throwing Branco back against the cage.
Pekkarinen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Branco tries to throw a body punch but Pekkarinen avoids it by throwing Branco back against the cage.
Pekkarinen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Branco backwards.
Branco tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Branco lands a body punch.
Branco tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pekkarinen's elbow.
Pekkarinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pekkarinen lands a nice uppercut.
Mack Branco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pekkarinen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pekkarinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pekkarinen tries to throw a body punch but Branco avoids it by throwing Pekkarinen back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right handed body shot lands from Branco.
Pekkarinen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Branco looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pekkarinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Branco as the two fighters clinch.
Pekkarinen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pekkarinen tries a body shot but Branco blocks it.
Pekkarinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Branco scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pekkarinen is trying to push Branco away but Branco has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Branco lands with a left to the head.
Branco lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Branco has a couple of punches blocked by Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen misses with the head strike.
Pekkarinen is looking to break free of the clinch but Branco has double underhooks.
Branco lands a body punch in the clinch. #T3#
A right hook to the body lands for Branco.
Still in the clinch, Branco scores with a nice short uppercut.
Branco misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pekkarinen blocking some punches.
Branco misses with a punch on the inside.
Pekkarinen throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Branco on the inside.
Branco doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Branco slows down the pace here.
Branco blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Branco goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pekkarinen lands a nice shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Pekkarinen.
Branco can't find room to land a body shot as Pekkarinen controls the action.
Pekkarinen misses with the head strike.
Pekkarinen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pekkarinen scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
Pekkarinen tries to throw a body punch but Branco avoids it by throwing Pekkarinen back against the cage.
Branco swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Branco throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pekkarinens head.
Pekkarinen lands with a short 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!#BC2#
Pekkarinen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Branco misses with a low kick.
Pekkarinen misses with a straight right.
Pekkarinen throws out a powerful jab.
Pekkarinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Branco manages to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Pekkarinen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Branco throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Branco works Pekkarinen's body with a nice hook.
Branco is looking to land body kicks.
Branco moves out of range of the strikes.
Pekkarinen scores with a jab to the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lauri Pekkarinen!
Lauri Pekkarinen 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: CFC 399
Date: Oct 14, 2016

#R1#
Pekkarinen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Branco lands a front kick.
Pekkarinen tries to clinch there but Branco circles away.
Pekkarinen tries a head kick but it misses.
Branco walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pekkarinen misses with an uppercut.
Branco throws a push kick but Pekkarinen slaps the foot to one side.
Pekkarinen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Pekkarinen lands with an overhand left.
Pekkarinen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pekkarinen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Branco makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Pekkarinen really felt that one!
Branco uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen looks to land a right hand but Branco moved out of range.
Branco throws a right hand that misses
and Pekkarinen counters with an inside 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!
Pekkarinen thows a body kick. Branco tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Branco 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.
Branco throws a hook but Pekkarinen blocks it.#T1##CL2#
Pekkarinen moves into the clinch.
Branco lands with a light punch inside.
Branco struggles to land a body shot inside as Pekkarinen controls his hands.
Branco lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Branco throws a head punch that misses.
Branco blocking some punches.
Branco tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Branco is leaning against Pekkarinen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Pekkarinen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen blocking some punches.
Branco misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pekkarinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Branco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pekkarinen misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Pekkarinen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pekkarinen thows a leg kick but Branco checks it
enabling Branco to counter with a crisp jab.
Branco cracks Pekkarinen with a good jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Branco throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pekkarinen steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T2#
Pekkarinen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Branco is looking to counter punch.
Pekkarinen misses with an uppercut
and Branco makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Branco throws a right hand that Pekkarinen ducks under and follows up with a left that Pekkarinen also avoids with ease.
Pekkarinen checks the leg kick.
Lauri Pekkarinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pekkarinen throws the left hand but Branco avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Branco tries to keep at a distance but Pekkarinen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Branco looking to throw knees to the head but Pekkarinen is blocking nicely. #BC#
Branco breaks the clinch.
Branco lands a right hook to the body.
Branco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Branco pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pekkarinen tries to land a body kick
and Branco counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Pekkarinen misses with a hook. Branco ducked under it nicely.
Branco is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Branco just misses with a punch to the body.
Pekkarinen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Branco finds it's way round the side to connect with Pekkarinen's head. #T3#
Pekkarinen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Branco checks a low kick from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen throws a looping overhand right but Branco ducks down to avoid it.
Pekkarinen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pekkarinen misses with an uppercut.
It appears Branco was looking to counter with a kick there.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Branco crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Pekkarinen - the referee stops the clock and Branco gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Pekkarinen. Branco manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Branco looks to land a right hand but Pekkarinen moved out of range.
Pekkarinen misses with a leg kick.
Branco looks to throw the jab but Pekkarinen is out of range.
Pekkarinen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pekkarinen scores with a jab. Branco acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Branco throws a nice inside leg kick.
Branco's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pekkarinen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Branco scrambles back to his feet.
Pekkarinen throws a low kick, looking for Branco's leg but Branco calmly moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pekkarinen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Pekkarinen misses with a straight right.
Branco was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A telegraphed right hand from Branco misses the target.
Branco fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pekkarinen checks it well.
Pekkarinen misses with a looping left.
Branco misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pekkarinen counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pekkarinen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Branco throws a hook but Pekkarinen avoids it easily.
Branco moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromPekkarinen.
Branco is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pekkarinen.
Sloppy strikes from Pekkarinen. Those never looked like landing.
Branco with a hook.
Branco lands with a good body shot.
Branco fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pekkarinen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen avoids the body shot from Branco.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Branco circles away from the clinch attempt
and Branco counters with a left to the body.
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 Mack Branco will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Branco moves out of range of the strikes.
Pekkarinen scores with a head kick. Branco tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Pekkarinen keeps the fight on the outside.
Branco throws a push kick but Pekkarinen slaps the foot to one side.
Pekkarinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pekkarinen digs a good hook to Branco's body.
Pekkarinen throws a hook but Branco avoids it easily.
Pekkarinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Branco.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Branco crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Pekkarinen - the referee stops the clock and Branco gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Pekkarinen. Branco manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Branco tests Pekkarinen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lauri Pekkarinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Pekkarinen catches Branco right on the button with a cross.
Pekkarinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Branco is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pekkarinen lands a nice hook to Branco's body. Branco takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pekkarinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Pekkarinen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Branco scores with a kick to the body.
Pekkarinen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pekkarinen scores with a nice body kick.
Branco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pekkarinen.
Branco keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen misses with a hook.
Branco swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Branco scores with a leg kick.
Branco staying out of range there.
Pekkarinen misses with a hook.
Pekkarinen misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Branco.
Branco went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Branco takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pekkarinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Branco.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pekkarinen. #T2#
Pekkarinen digs a good body shot into Branco's ribs.
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!
Pekkarinen throws a right hand that misses
and Branco counters with a nice kick to the body.
Pekkarinen moves in looking to clinch but Branco pushes him off.
It looked like Branco wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Branco checks the leg kick.
Branco connects with the punch.
Pekkarinen misses with a body kick.
Pekkarinen sizes up Branco with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL#
Branco darts in and clinches Pekkarinen up against the cage.
Branco taking a breather.
Pekkarinen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Branco cracks Pekkarinen with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Pekkarinen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pekkarinen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Branco throwing a counter right hand but Pekkarinen manages to avoid it.
Pekkarinen misses with a combination
and Branco counters with a right hand to the body. #T3#
Pekkarinen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Branco is out of range.
Pekkarinen tries a low kick but Branco avoids it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pekkarinen tries a head kick but it misses.
Pekkarinen blocks the body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Pekkarinen. Those never looked like landing.
Pekkarinen stuns Branco with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pekkarinen connects with a body shot.
Branco displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pekkarinen throws out the jab.
Branco misses with a kick to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Branco.
Pekkarinen tries a head kick but it misses.
Branco keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Branco feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pekkarinen's calf.
Pekkarinen misses with a kick to the body
and Branco counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Branco connects with a looping right hand.
Pekkarinen moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Branco fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Branco defending well as Pekkarinen loads up on a big left hand.
Pekkarinen looks to land a combination but Branco avoids it well.
A counter left hand to the body from Branco misses its target.
Branco misses the shot to the body.
Pekkarinen misses with a right hand
and Branco counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pekkarinen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pekkarinen looks for the body kick but Branco saw that one coming.
Pekkarinen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Branco lands with a nice body punch.
Pekkarinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Branco.
Nice jab there from Pekkarinen.
Branco defending well as Pekkarinen loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lauri Pekkarinen 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Branco, as that shot connected.
Pekkarinen throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL#
Branco darts in and clinches Pekkarinen up against the cage.#BC2#
Pekkarinen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Branco keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pekkarinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pekkarinen misses with a body kick.#CL2#
Branco tries to keep at a distance but Pekkarinen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Branco lands an elbow just above Pekkarinen 's eye. #CUT#
It looks like Lauri Pekkarinen has been cut.
Pekkarinen lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hook to the body lands for Pekkarinen.
Branco blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Pekkarinen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pekkarinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Pekkarinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Branco.
Pekkarinen misses with a body kick.#T1#
Pekkarinen avoids the body shot from Branco.
Pekkarinen slips a straight right by Branco.
Branco paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pekkarinen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pekkarinen swings for the body but Branco moves out of range.
Branco steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pekkarinen.
Branco feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Pekkarinen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Branco scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pekkarinen needs to keep his hands up - Branco had a free shot at his head there.
Pekkarinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Branco was well out of range. Poor timing from Pekkarinen.
Branco staying out of range there.
Pekkarinen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Branco.
Pekkarinen misses with a double jab.
Branco lands a slapping body shot. #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!
Pekkarinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Branco throwing a counter right hand but Pekkarinen manages to avoid it.
Branco fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Branco avoids a punch combination nicely.
Branco connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Branco moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Branco, right into the meat.
Branco misses with a body kick.
Pekkarinen throws a lazy right hand but Branco sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pekkarinen misses with an uppercut. Branco saw that one coming.
Pekkarinen looks to land a right hand but Branco moved out of range.
Pekkarinen scores with a hook to the body. Branco takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T3#
Pekkarinen misses with an uppercut.
Pekkarinen thumps Branco with a low kick.
Branco connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Branco misses with a straight left.
Branco throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pekkarinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Branco moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Pekkarinen scores with a four punch combination!
Pekkarinen fakes the leg kick and cracks Branco in the body.
Pekkarinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Branco.
Branco is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pekkarinen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Branco throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Pekkarinen misses the target.
Pekkarinen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Branco avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Branco is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T4#
Pekkarinen throws a series of punches but Branco moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pekkarinen throws an off balance right hand
and Branco counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pekkarinen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Pekkarinen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pekkarinen looks to land a left hand but Branco moved out of range nicely.
Pekkarinen lands a lovely overhand right.
Decent striking displayed by Pekkarinen there.
Pekkarinen defending well as Branco loads up on a big left hand.
Pekkarinen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pekkarinen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Branco. Branco obviously looking to wear him down.
Pekkarinen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Branco to score with a decent uppercut.
A left lands for Pekkarinen.
Branco turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Branco throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pekkarinen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

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 Mack Branco.
I think Branco 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: CFC 391
Date: Sep 03, 2016

#R1#
Pekkarinen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Decent striking displayed by Drogo there.
An inside leg kick lands from Drogo.
Drogo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pekkarinen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pekkarinen misses with an uppercut. Drogo saw that one coming.
Drogo digs a good body shot into Pekkarinen's ribs.
Good shot there by Drogo.
Pekkarinen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pekkarinen misses with a kick to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Drogo.
Pekkarinen feints a jab promting Drogo to slip. Pekkarinen then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Drogo slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Khal Drogo has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Decent striking displayed by Pekkarinen there.
Pekkarinen lands with a nice body punch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Pekkarinen 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.
Pekkarinen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pekkarinen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sloppy strikes from Pekkarinen. Those never looked like landing.
Pekkarinen digs a good body shot into Drogo's ribs.#T1#
Pekkarinen throws a nice looking combination but Drogo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pekkarinen scores with a kick to the body.
Drogo throws a leg kick but Pekkarinen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Drogo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pekkarinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Drogo.
Drogo missing with a left hand there. Pekkarinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pekkarinen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pekkarinen closes the distance and clinches up with Drogo, looking for a takedown. Pekkarinen pushes Drogo against the cage but Drogo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Drogo lands a leg kick that knocks Pekkarinen off balance momentarily.
Pekkarinen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Drogo's sensitive parts.
Pekkarinen throws a low kick but Drogo avoids it.
Drogo throws a chopping leg kick but Pekkarinen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Drogo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Drogo scores with a nice strike.
Pekkarinen throws a hook to the side of Drogo's head but Drogo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Pekkarinen misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Pekkarinen blocks the leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Drogo.
Drogo lets loose with a powerful body kick. Pekkarinen will feel that in the morning.
Drogo with a nice cross.
Drogo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Drogo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #TD#
Drogo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pekkarinen did well to prevent Drogo getting side control.
Drogo prevents Pekkarinen from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pekkarinen is not content to let Drogo control the position.
Pekkarinen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Drogo. #T3#
Pekkarinen desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Drogo wants to pass to mount but Pekkarinen is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pekkarinen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Drogo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Drogo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Drogo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Drogo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Drogo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Pekkarinen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Drogo controlling from mount. #T4#
A nice elbow there by Drogo.
Pekkarinen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Drogo wants to control the pace but Pekkarinen is squirming around nicely.
Pekkarinen gets back to half guard.
Drogo working Pekkarinen over with strikes.
Drogo lands with a punch from half guard.
Drogo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Pekkarinen tries to roll over but Drogo keeps him under control.
Drogo trying to control from half guard but Pekkarinen is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khal Drogo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Khal Drogo'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.
#R2#
Drogo thuds his right hand into Pekkarinen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pekkarinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pekkarinen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pekkarinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drogo manages to avoid it.
Drogo throws a body shot but no joy.
And Pekkarinen tries to counter it with a takedown but Drogo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pekkarinen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pekkarinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khal Drogo is winning the standup battle so far.
Pekkarinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Drogo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pekkarinen's waist but Pekkarinen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Drogo off to one side.
Pekkarinen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Drogo is able to avoid easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drogo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pekkarinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pekkarinen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pekkarinen checks the leg kick.
Drogo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pekkarinen can do to turn this around?
Pekkarinen jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
A combination from Pekkarinen does no damage.
Pekkarinen blocks the body kick.
A swing and a miss from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen misses with a leg kick
letting Drogo counter with a right hand.
Lauri Pekkarinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pekkarinen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pekkarinen shoots for a takedown but Drogo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pekkarinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD#
Drogo drives through with a takedown into guard.
Drogo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Drogo landing some decent shots from guard.
Drogo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Drogo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2#
Pekkarinen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Drogo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pekkarinen looking to control.
Drogo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drogo scoring with some ground and pound.
Drogo is working Pekkarinen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Drogo looking to pass the guard.
Pekkarinen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Drogo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pekkarinen's head.#T3#
Pekkarinen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Drogo chips away with some ground and pound.
Drogo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Drogo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Drogo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Drogo won't allow Pekkarinen to sweep him here.
Drogo connects with a couple of short punches.
Pekkarinen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Drogo wants to pass the guard but Pekkarinen is keeping the position.
Drogo slips nicely into half guard.#T4#
Drogo is trying to control. Pekkarinen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Drogo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Pekkarinen!
A nice elbow there by Drogo.
Drogo lands a heavy elbow.
Pekkarinen sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Drogo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drogo winds up and cracks Pekkarinen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Drogo lands with a punch from half guard.
Drogo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pekkarinen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khal Drogo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Khal Drogo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Pekkarinen scores with a nice head shot.#TD#
Drogo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Pekkarinen keeping moving, preventing Drogo from controlling successfully.
Drogo working some strikes from top position.
Drogo wants to control from the top but Pekkarinen keeps moving.
Pekkarinen is controlling Drogo's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drogo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pekkarinen's head.
Drogo wants to control from the top but Pekkarinen keeps moving.
Drogo scoring with some ground and pound. #T1#
Pekkarinen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Khal Drogo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Drogo working some strikes from top position.
Drogo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Drogo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Drogo lands a couple of digs.#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.
Pekkarinen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Drogo.
Pekkarinen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pekkarinen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Drogo's guard. #REVB#
Pekkarinen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Drogo is adopting a defensive guard.
Drogo's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB#
Drogo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pekkarinen defends well.#T3##SUB#
Pekkarinen stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Drogo throws up his legs and catches Pekkarinen in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Pekkarinen tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Drogo! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Khal Drogo!
Khal Drogo retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Khal Drogo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CFC REBIRTH
Date: Aug 13, 2016

#R1#
Pekkarinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lauri Pekkarinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bob scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT#
It looks like Lauri Pekkarinen has been cut.
Pekkarinen scores with a decent looking hook.
Bob jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pekkarinen keeps Bob at a distance using the push kick.
Bob misses with an uppercut. Pekkarinen saw that one coming.
Pekkarinen misses with a kick to the body
and Bob counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pekkarinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bob throws out the jab. #CL2#
Pekkarinen clinches.
Bob stalling against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pekkarinen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bob is trying to push Pekkarinen away but Pekkarinen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bob.
Bob prevents a body shot from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pekkarinen misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Pekkarinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bob is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pekkarinen prevents Bob from breaking the clinch.
Pekkarinen has a couple of punches blocked by Bob.
Bob wants to get back to striking at distance but Pekkarinen won't allow it.
Pekkarinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bob's elbow.
Bob leaning his opponent against the cage.
Pekkarinen is looking for a takedown.
Pekkarinen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pekkarinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Bob uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bob tries to throw a body punch but Pekkarinen avoids it by throwing Bob back against the cage.
Pekkarinen tries a body shot but Bob blocks it. #T2#
Bob fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Bob's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bob blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pekkarinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Bob controls his hands.
Bob is trying to break the clinch but Pekkarinen has him pressed against the cage.
Pekkarinen has Bob pressed against the cage, preventing Bob from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bob wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pekkarinen has him pressed against the cage.
Pekkarinen has Bob pressed against the cage, preventing Bob from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bob wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pekkarinen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Bob breaks the clinch.
Bob misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pekkarinen.
An inside leg kick from Pekkarinen misses.
Pekkarinen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bob throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pekkarinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bob.
Pekkarinen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T3#
Pekkarinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bob.
Bob moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Pekkarinen throws a shot from downtown. Bob moves away and avoids it.
Bob steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pekkarinen.
Bob fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bob misses with a few strikes there.
Bob throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pekkarinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pekkarinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bob.
Bob takes a swing at Pekkarinen's ribcage but misses.
Bob stuns Pekkarinen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A lazy left from Pekkarinen finds it's target.
Pekkarinen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bob throws a combination. Pekkarinen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pekkarinen slips under a jab.
Pekkarinen connects with a leg kick. Bob looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pekkarinen shoots in but no luck this time. #T4#
Pekkarinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bob.
Pekkarinen needs to keep his hands up - Bob had a free shot at his head there.#CUT#
That has opened up Lauri Pekkarinen's cut even more.
Bob tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bob keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pekkarinen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bob to score with a decent uppercut.
Bob throws the left hand but Pekkarinen avoids the punch easily.
Bob throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pekkarinen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bob. That did some damage!
Bob misses with a hook.
Pekkarinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Bob wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bob misses with a hook.
Pekkarinen fakes the leg kick and cracks Bob in the body.
Bob looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pekkarinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bob is looking to counter punch.
Pekkarinen scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bob keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
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 Neal Bob will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lauri Pekkarinen's cut.
That's time! Bob's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Pekkarinen slips a jab and a cross from Bob.
Pekkarinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Bob appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Neal Bob is winning the standup battle so far.
Pekkarinen swings for the body but Bob moves out of range.
Pekkarinen misses with the combination.
Bob throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pekkarinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pekkarinen unleashes a big counter combination but Bob bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bob checks a low kick from Pekkarinen.
Bob seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bob throws a body shot but no joy.
Pekkarinen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bob scores with a jab.
Pekkarinen tries to clinch but Bob moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pekkarinen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pekkarinen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bob.
Bob swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pekkarinen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pekkarinen tries to land a front kick but Bob steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T1#
Pekkarinen slips under a jab.
Pekkarinen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Some bone on bone action there as Bob checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
An attempted straight right counter from Bob misses the target.
A leg kick checked by Bob.
Pekkarinen misses with a wild combination.
A big right from Bob misses.
Neal Bob is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pekkarinen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bob throws a nice looking combination but Pekkarinen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pekkarinen thinks about the counter body kick.
Bob throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pekkarinen lands with a slapping head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bob. Pekkarinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bob throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pekkarinen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A swing and a miss from Bob.
Pekkarinen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pekkarinen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bob 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.
Pekkarinen avoids the body shot from Bob.
Pekkarinen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pekkarinen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pekkarinen misses with a body kick.
Pekkarinen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bob was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pekkarinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bob.
Pekkarinen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pekkarinen throws a head kick that half lands.
Bob throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pekkarinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pekkarinen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bob circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bob misses with a double jab
and Pekkarinen counters with a slapping leg kick.
A big right from Pekkarinen misses.
Bob swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Pekkarinen. That's going to slow Bob down.
Pekkarinen throws a lazy right hand but Bob sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Neal Bob is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pekkarinen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pekkarinen ducks under a wild hook from Bob.
Bob looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Good exchange - Bob coming out on top.#CUT#
The cut above Lauri Pekkarinen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Pekkarinen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bob. That did some damage!#TD2#
Pekkarinen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Pekkarinen trying to control but Bob is working from the bottom.
Bob preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pekkarinen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bob keeping moving, preventing Pekkarinen from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Pekkarinen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pekkarinen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pekkarinen chips away with some ground and pound.
Bob is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pekkarinen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pekkarinen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pekkarinen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pekkarinen postures up in Bob's guard and throws a big left but Bob blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lauri Pekkarinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lauri Pekkarinen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Bob 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.
Bob is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bob fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pekkarinen looks to land a body kick but Bob moved away.
Bob takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bob swings widly with a right hand
and Pekkarinen counters with a good low kick that Bob was not able to check.
Bob takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Pekkarinen misses with a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Bob on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pekkarinen tries to clinch up.
Bob displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pekkarinen.
Bob stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bob wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pekkarinen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bob misses with a few strikes there. #TD2#
Bob gets caught flat footed, as Pekkarinen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pekkarinen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Pekkarinen connects with a couple of short punches.
Pekkarinen throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pekkarinen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pekkarinen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pekkarinen wants to control from the top but Bob keeps moving.
Pekkarinen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bob's head.
Pekkarinen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pekkarinen throwing strikes from guard but Bob blocks nicely.
Bob utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pekkarinen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pekkarinen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Pekkarinen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pekkarinen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bob's head.
Pekkarinen landing with the ground and pound.
Pekkarinen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pekkarinen distracts Bob with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bob on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bob tries to get out of the position.
Pekkarinen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bob is adopting a defensive guard.#T3#
Bob working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pekkarinen.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pekkarinen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bob keeping moving, preventing Pekkarinen from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Pekkarinen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bob keeping moving, preventing Pekkarinen from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pekkarinen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bob misses with a body shot.
Pekkarinen misses with a wild body shot.
Bob circles away from the clinch attempt. #T4#
Both fighters circling a little - Pekkarinen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bob 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.
Donk. Bob catches Pekkarinen right on the button with a cross.
Pekkarinen wants to clinch up but Bob keeps it at a distance.
Pekkarinen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pekkarinen thuds his right hand into Bob's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bob swings for the body but Pekkarinen moves out of range.
Pekkarinen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bob as he jumps to the side.
Neal Bob has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lauri Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slapping body kick lands there for Pekkarinen.
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!
Pekkarinen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Pekkarinen cracks the inside of Bob's front leg.
Pekkarinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bob.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lauri Pekkarinen!
Lauri Pekkarinen decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: LEGACY! 76
Date: Jul 20, 2016

#R1#
Pekkarinen tests Milan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pekkarinen clobbers Milan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Milan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Milan throws a body shot but no joy.
Milan staying out of range there.
Milan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Pekkarinen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Milan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pekkarinen tries to clinch up but Milan circles away and keeps his distance.
Milan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Pekkarinen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Milan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pekkarinen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Milan scrambles back to his feet.
Milan connects with a right hand. Pekkarinen shakes it off.
A lazy left from Pekkarinen finds it's target.
Pekkarinen throws a head kick that half lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pekkarinen tries a head kick but it misses.
Milan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pekkarinen tries to clinch but Milan is having none of it.
Milan swinging wildly here.
Milan scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Milan lands with a nice combination. Pekkarinen backs away looking to recover.#CUT2#
It looks like Lauri Pekkarinen has been cut.
Pekkarinen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Milan.
Milan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pekkarinen avoids the head kick by Milan.
Pekkarinen attempts a counter takedown but Milan avoids it well and moves away.
Pekkarinen misses with a looping left.
Pekkarinen swinging wildly here.
Milan misses with a series of wild punches.
Pekkarinen looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Milan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Milan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Milan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pekkarinen jabs at Milan's body.
Milan misses with a series of wild punches.
Milan misses with an uppercut. Pekkarinen saw that one coming.
A solid body kick from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2#
Milan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pekkarinen connects with a body shot that sends Milan's belly button to the back.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pekkarinen.
Opananu Milan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pekkarinen connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Milan tumbling to the canvas! Pekkarinen pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Milan was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lauri Pekkarinen!
In his post fight interview, Lauri Pekkarinen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: LEGACY! 70
Date: Jun 17, 2016

#R1#
Byhenikov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Byhenikov there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Igor Byhenikov has been cut.
Byhenikov is looking to chop away at Pekkarinen's legs.
Byhenikov throws a head kick that misses. #TD2#
Pekkarinen shoots in and bounces Byhenikov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Pekkarinen stands up over Byhenikov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Byhenikov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pekkarinen wants to pass the guard but Byhenikov is keeping the position.
Byhenikov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pekkarinen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pekkarinen stopping the sweep attempt from Byhenikov.
Byhenikov is working hard here to advance position.
Pekkarinen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Byhenikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pekkarinen distracts Byhenikov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Byhenikov wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Byhenikov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pekkarinen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pekkarinen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Byhenikov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pekkarinen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Byhenikov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pekkarinen chips away with some ground and pound.
Pekkarinen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#ROC2#
Byhenikov is rocked!
Pekkarinen postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Byhenikov covers up, he's hurt! Pekkarinen keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Pekkarinen and the ref steps in to end the fight! Pekkarinen can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lauri Pekkarinen!
After the fight, Lauri Pekkarinen 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.
Igor Byhenikov was interviewed post fight and said 'You have Epic walk-in music,..I am a big fan.'.

Event: Causing Havoc 61
Date: Apr 22, 2016

#R1##TD#
Hetagurov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Pekkarinen throws an elbow that misses. Hetagurov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pekkarinen's guard. Nice move by Hetagurov!#REVB#
Pekkarinen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hetagurov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Hetagurov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pekkarinen scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hetagurov is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Pekkarinen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pekkarinen wants to sweep here but Hetagurov controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Pekkarinen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hetagurov stopping the sweep attempt from Pekkarinen.#SUB#
Pekkarinen looking for a guillotine here but Hetagurov defends easily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pekkarinen holds on and takes a little breather.
Hetagurov throwing strikes from guard but Pekkarinen blocks nicely. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pekkarinen keeping moving, preventing Hetagurov from controlling successfully.
Hetagurov controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Pekkarinen has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hetagurov 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 Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen isn't going anywhere.#T3#
Pekkarinen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hetagurov trying to control the action but Pekkarinen is working from the bottom.
Hetagurov works to advance to full mount. Pekkarinen defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Pekkarinen slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pekkarinen is not content to let Hetagurov control the position.#SUB#
Pekkarinen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hetagurov stalling away here and it's allowed Pekkarinen to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Hetagurov trying to control but Pekkarinen is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pekkarinen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Pekkarinen wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Hetagurov is now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bagatar Hetagurov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Pekkarinen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Hetagurov throws a head kick that misses.
Jab from Hetagurov.#CUT2#
It looks like Lauri Pekkarinen has been cut.
A combination from Hetagurov does no damage.
Pekkarinen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pekkarinen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pekkarinen.#CUT#
It looks like Bagatar Hetagurov has been cut.
Hetagurov lands a nice looking body kick.
Hetagurov throws a jab but it's blocked by Pekkarinen.
Hetagurov slips under a jab from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen keeps the fight on the outside.
Pekkarinen throws a head kick but Hetagurov moves out of range.
Hetagurov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pekkarinen scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pekkarinen looks to land a right hand but Hetagurov moved out of range.
Pekkarinen slips a straight right by Hetagurov.
Pekkarinen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pekkarinen jabs Hetagurov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pekkarinen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T1#
Hetagurov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hetagurov misses with an uppercut.
Pekkarinen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hetagurov.
Hetagurov connects with a solid leg kick.
Hetagurov lands with a straight right. Pekkarinen didn't see that one coming.
Hetagurov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pekkarinen wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hetagurov throws a looping overhand right but Pekkarinen ducks down to avoid it.
Pekkarinen walks into a jab.
Pekkarinen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hetagurov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pekkarinen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hetagurov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hetagurov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pekkarinen's calf.
Hetagurov ducks under a wild hook from Pekkarinen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pekkarinen throws the kick towards the body but Hetagurov avoids it.
Hetagurov misses with a straight left.
Hetagurov misses with a hook.
Pekkarinen attempts a counter takedown but Hetagurov avoids it well and moves away.
Hetagurov throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #T2#
Hetagurov throws a head kick but Pekkarinen moves out of range.
As Hetagurov looks to move away, Pekkarinen throws a big counter combo but Hetagurov just gets out of the way.
Hetagurov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pekkarinen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hetagurov. Hetagurov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hetagurov, right into the meat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pekkarinen.
Hetagurov scores with a hook.
Hetagurov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pekkarinen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pekkarinen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hetagurov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hetagurov misses with a looping left.
No joy there for Pekkarinen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hetagurov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pekkarinen cracks Hetagurov with an open hand slap.#T3#
Hetagurov swats away the attempt to clinch by Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pekkarinen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Pekkarinen stuns Hetagurov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hetagurov missing with a left hand there. Pekkarinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hetagurov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pekkarinens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT2#
Lauri Pekkarinen's cut is getting worse.
The crowd cheers as Pekkarinen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hetagurov doesn't seem phased though.
Bagatar Hetagurov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pekkarinen misses with a hook.
Pekkarinen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hetagurov misses with an uppercut. Pekkarinen saw that one coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pekkarinen.
Hetagurov misses with a head kick.
Pekkarinen is looking for a counter combo.
Pekkarinen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pekkarinen misses with a two punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pekkarinen misses with a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Pekkarinen.#T4#
Hetagurov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hetagurov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pekkarinen throws a head kick but Hetagurov moves out of range.
Hetagurov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hetagurov slips under a jab.
Hetagurov replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Pekkarinen blocks it well.
Pekkarinen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hetagurov as he avoids it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hetagurov. That's going to slow Pekkarinen down.
Hetagurov lands a high kick!
Pekkarinen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hetagurov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pekkarinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Hetagurov.
Pekkarinen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pekkarinen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hetagurov misses with a right hand
and Pekkarinen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pekkarinen throws out a leg kick but Hetagurov moves out of range and Pekkarinen only half commits.
A jab from Pekkarinen does it's job there.
Hetagurov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bagatar Hetagurov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Hetagurov misses with a body kick.
Hetagurov misses with a low kick.
Pekkarinen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hetagurov just manages to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Hetagurov misses
and Pekkarinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheers as Pekkarinen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hetagurov doesn't seem phased though.
Hetagurov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hetagurov misses with a body shot.
Hetagurov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pekkarinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hetagurov throws out the jab.
Hetagurov throws a lazy right hand but Pekkarinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hetagurov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pekkarinen.
A head kick misses from Hetagurov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pekkarinen looks to land a body kick but Hetagurov moved away.
Pekkarinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Pekkarinen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pekkarinen scores with a hook.
Hetagurov wants to clinch up but Pekkarinen keeps it at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pekkarinen. #T1#
Pekkarinen blocks a head kick by Hetagurov.
Sloppy strikes from Hetagurov. Those never looked like landing.
Pekkarinen lands a nice shot that snaps Hetagurov's head back. #CL2#
Hetagurov rushes Pekkarinen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Hetagurov breaks from the clinch.
Hetagurov throws a hook to the side of Pekkarinen's head but Pekkarinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pekkarinen motions for Hetagurov to come forward. Pekkarinen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hetagurov tries a head kick but it misses.
Pekkarinen tries a head kick but it misses.
Hetagurov misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Pekkarinen moves into the clinch.
Pekkarinen working aggressively here.
Hetagurov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hetagurov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pekkarinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Hetagurov uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Hetagurov blocks a body shot from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hetagurov's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pekkarinen.
Hetagurov tries to land knees in the clinch but Pekkarinen avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hetagurov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pekkarinen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lauri Pekkarinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice right hand lands inside from Pekkarinen.
Pekkarinen gets through Hetagurov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Hetagurov to work.
A frustrated look appears on Pekkarinen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pekkarinen working aggressively here.
A short left from Hetagurov.
Hetagurov blocks an uppercut.
Pekkarinen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
Pekkarinen misses with some punches.
Pekkarinen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hetagurov backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pekkarinen. #ROC#
Hetagurov is rocked!
Hetagurov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hetagurov is still on wobbly legs! Can Pekkarinen finish him?
Pekkarinen lands with a short shot to the head.
Pekkarinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pekkarinen has had enough of the clinch but Hetagurov keeps him there for the moment.
The referee calls for Hetagurov to work.
Hetagurov misses with a knee strike.
Pekkarinen lands a hook that snaps the head of Hetagurov backwards.
Pekkarinen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pekkarinen has a couple of punches blocked by Hetagurov. #BC#
Pekkarinen breaks from the clinch.
Hetagurov seems to have recovered his senses.
Pekkarinen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hetagurov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Pekkarinen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #TD#
Hetagurov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Pekkarinen to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Hetagurov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pekkarinen defends it easily.#T4##SUB2#
Hetagurov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Hetagurov is looking for a triangle but Pekkarinen pushes his legs off easily.
Hetagurov has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Condor Training. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Pekkarinen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Pekkarinen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lauri Pekkarinen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hetagurov 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28

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

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