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Event: DFN#31 Von Ketler vs Killer     
Date:   Mar 03, 2018
#R1#
McKenna swinging wildly here. #KD#
Proctor lands a big head kick that sends McKenna tumbling to the mat! Proctor takes a step backwards and waves McKenna back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#
It looks like Gus McKenna has been cut.
Proctor misses with a lunging right hand
and McKenna counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McKenna buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice cross by Proctor.
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!
McKenna misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Proctor counters by moving into the clinch.
McKenna can't break the clinch. #BC#
Proctor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McKenna lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McKenna.
Proctor checks a low kick from McKenna.#T1#
A decent looking body kick lands there for McKenna.
McKenna pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McKenna shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McKenna digs a good hook to Proctor's body.
McKenna defending well as Proctor loads up on a big left hand.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that McKenna 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.
McKenna slips a jab from Proctor.
McKenna scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gus McKenna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from McKenna misses
and Proctor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McKenna throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T2#
Proctor misses with an uppercut
and McKenna counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Proctor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crunch! Proctor slams his shin into McKenna's torso.
McKenna misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Proctor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McKenna misses with a wild combination.
Proctor misses with a hook.
Proctor throws a body kick that misses.
McKenna throws an off balance right hand
and Proctor counters with a right hand to the body. #T3#
Proctor blocks the body kick.
Proctor lands a nice shot that snaps McKenna's head back. #CUT#
That has opened up Gus McKenna's cut even more.
Proctor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slow jab from Proctor misses its intended target.
McKenna throws a lazy uppercut
and Proctor counters with a straight right hand.
McKenna delivers a nice body kick.
Proctor throws a head kick that misses.
McKenna lands a lovely overhand right.
Proctor throws a body punch but McKenna moves out of range.
McKenna throws the kick towards the body but Proctor avoids it.#T4#
Proctor misses with a wild combination.
Proctor checks a leg kick nicely.
Proctor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McKenna sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McKenna throws a right hand that misses
and Proctor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
The cut above Gus McKenna's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
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!
Proctor takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Good work by Proctor as he checks the leg kick.
Proctor staying out of range there.
Proctor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McKenna.
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 Michael Proctor will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gus McKenna's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
McKenna slips under a jab.
McKenna misses with a left hand
and McKenna takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Proctor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Proctor throws a body punch but McKenna moves out of range.
Proctor checks a leg kick.
McKenna throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Proctor to counter with a crisp jab.
A clash of legs there as Proctor blocks the low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKenna misses with a lunging right hand #KD#
and Proctor counters with a crisp right hand that drops McKenna! Proctor lets McKenna back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
McKenna is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McKenna gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Michael Proctor!
Michael Proctor managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, KOMBAT KLOTHING, into his post fight interview.

 

Event: DUEL#126 Vee vs Proctor     
Date:   Jan 27, 2018
#R1##TD#
McGuire Jr decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
McGuire Jr slips a nice elbow through McKenna's hands, connecting with McKenna's forehead.
McGuire Jr is thwarting McKenna's attempts to control the position.
McKenna might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control McGuire Jr haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGuire Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McGuire Jr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McKenna is holding on to half guard well.
McGuire Jr is pressing down on McKenna's thigh, looking to free his foot. McKenna is holding on for now.
McGuire Jr thows a huge punch but McKenna dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKenna avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McGuire Jr.
McKenna wants to get back to full guard.
McKenna trying to control but McGuire Jr postures up.
McGuire Jr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McKenna defending well though. #T1#
McKenna controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
McKenna avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McGuire Jr.
McKenna is looking to control McGuire Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McKenna avoid being mounted?
McKenna controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
McGuire Jr is thwarting McKenna's attempts to control the position.
McKenna is looking for a sweep. McGuire Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McGuire Jr working over McKenna with some ground and pound. McKenna looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
McKenna is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McKenna really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McGuire Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McKenna is trying to control but can't. #T2#
McGuire Jr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McKenna defending well though.
Ground and pound from McGuire Jr. #SUB#
McGuire Jr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McKenna sees it coming and defends easily.
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. McGuire Jr connects with a nice short shot to McKenna's temple.
McGuire Jr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McKenna is looking for a sweep. McGuire Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McKenna is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
McGuire Jr scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
McKenna has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McGuire Jr is working away from the top position though.
McGuire Jr 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.
McGuire Jr lands with a punch from half guard.
McGuire Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Nice strikes from McGuire Jr there. #CUT#
It looks like Gus McKenna has been cut.
McKenna controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
McGuire Jr lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
McKenna trying to control but McGuire Jr postures up.
McGuire Jr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McKenna on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
McKenna trying to control but McGuire Jr postures up.
McKenna is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but McGuire Jr is staying active.#T4#
McKenna is trying is best to control the position here.
McKenna is trying to stand back up but McGuire Jr is controlling him
McGuire Jr scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
McGuire Jr slips a nice elbow through McKenna's hands, connecting with McKenna's forehead.#CUT#
That has opened up Gus McKenna's cut even more.
McKenna is trying to maintain the position but McGuire Jr is very close to passing his half guard.
McKenna manages to get to full guard.
McGuire Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McKenna working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McGuire Jr.
McKenna not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McGuire Jr throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ralph McGuire Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gus McKenna'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#
McGuire Jr throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McKenna's waist but McKenna gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McGuire Jr off to one side.
McKenna misses with a body kick.
McKenna throws a body shot but no joy.
McGuire Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McKenna swings for the body but McGuire Jr moves out of range.
McKenna misses with a leg kick
and McGuire Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
The cut above Gus McKenna's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#TD#
McGuire Jr gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
McGuire Jr looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
An elbow from McGuire Jr crashes against the mat.
McKenna wants to control but McGuire Jr postures up.
McGuire Jr creates some space and throws a big elbow, but McKenna sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
McGuire Jr landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
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!
McKenna is trying to work for a sweep but McGuire Jr has mounted him!#T1#
McGuire Jr fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there! #CUT#
Gus McKenna's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ralph McGuire Jr!
Ralph McGuire Jr really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Urban Fighter logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: DFN#29 Mitchell vs Johnson     
Date:   Jan 13, 2018
#R1#
Tiddlywinks misses with a low kick as McKenna jumps back.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McKenna! But no joy.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tiddlywinks.
Tiddlywinks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McKenna scores with the left hand. Tiddlywinks knows he should have avoided that one.
Tiddlywinks throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tiddlywinks avoids the body shot from McKenna.
McKenna misses with a looping right.
A jab from McKenna does it's job there.
Tiddlywinks misses with a kick to the body.
McKenna looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McKenna moves out of range as Tiddlywinks strikes.
McKenna is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McKenna will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jab, jab by McKenna - just one landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKenna throws a hook to the side of Tiddlywinks's head but Tiddlywinks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McKenna on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
McKenna tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tiddlywinks looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tiddlywinks ducks under a wild hook from McKenna.
Tiddlywinks avoids a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tiddlywinks misses with a straight right. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Tiddlywinks misses the target.
McKenna with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tiddlywinks. McKenna does a little dance to reset his feet.
McKenna avoids the head kick by Tiddlywinks.
Tiddlywinks lands a leg kick that knocks McKenna off balance momentarily.
Tiddlywinks feints and then cracks McKenna's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McKenna down.
Nice jab there from Tiddlywinks. #CUT#
It looks like Gus McKenna has been cut.
Tiddlywinks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tiddlywinks throws a leg kick
and McKenna counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tiddlywinks throws a jab but it's blocked by McKenna.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McKenna. Tiddlywinks shrugs it off though.
Tiddlywinks misses with an uppercut.
Tiddlywinks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McKenna misses with a straight right.
Tiddlywinks appears to be looking for a big counter.
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!
McKenna throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tiddlywinks dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McKenna. That did some damage!
Roger Tiddlywinks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
McKenna moves forwards but Tiddlywinks connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McKenna misses with a low kick.
Tiddlywinks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McKenna walks into a jab.
Tiddlywinks throws a body punch but McKenna moves out of range.
Tiddlywinks throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McKenna raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
McKenna avoids the head kick by Tiddlywinks.
Tiddlywinks scores with a leg kick.
Tiddlywinks catches McKenna with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McKenna scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
McKenna checks a low kick from Tiddlywinks.
McKenna looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tiddlywinks feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McKenna's calf.
McKenna connects with a nice looking jab.
McKenna throws a right and a left that Tiddlywinks avoids nicely.
McKenna looks to land a left hand but Tiddlywinks moved out of range nicely.
McKenna misses with an uppercut. Tiddlywinks saw that one coming.#T3#
Tiddlywinks moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Tiddlywinks lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tiddlywinks throws a left and a right that both miss
and McKenna connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tiddlywinks misses with a low kick as McKenna jumps back.
Tiddlywinks slips a straight right by McKenna.
Tiddlywinks was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tiddlywinks dodges the punch combination from McKenna.
McKenna moves out of range of the body kick from Tiddlywinks.
McKenna tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice body kick from McKenna.
McKenna bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from McKenna on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tiddlywinks throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tiddlywinks takes one on the button.
McKenna just misses with a punch to the body.
McKenna throws a hook to the side of Tiddlywinks's head but Tiddlywinks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McKenna cracks a nice hook into Tiddlywinks's ribs.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McKenna walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tiddlywinks.
McKenna looks winded!
That kick from Tiddlywinks tenderised McKenna's leg. McKenna is trying to keep his angry face on.
McKenna takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Tiddlywinks thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McKenna if he has to take too many more of those.
Tiddlywinks lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tiddlywinks dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McKenna. That did some damage!
Tiddlywinks misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from McKenna on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McKenna takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tiddlywinks throws a head kick but McKenna moves out of range.
Tiddlywinks lands a front kick.
Tiddlywinks thumps McKenna with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tiddlywinks tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McKenna is able to avoid easily.
Tiddlywinks misses with a low kick.
McKenna looks to land a body kick but Tiddlywinks moved away.
Tiddlywinks feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McKenna's calf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Tiddlywinks dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gus McKenna's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Tiddlywinks throws a leg kick that is checked
and McKenna counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Roger Tiddlywinks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tiddlywinks is looking to slow McKenna down with leg kicks.
McKenna on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Some wild striking there from McKenna.
McKenna pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McKenna has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tiddlywinks.
McKenna jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A combination from Tiddlywinks does no damage.
McKenna misses with a straight left.
McKenna throws a body kick that misses
and Tiddlywinks counters with a flying knee. Nice.
McKenna misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiddlywinks throws a series of punches but McKenna moves out of range.
Tiddlywinks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McKenna can do to turn this around?
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McKenna. Tiddlywinks shrugs it off though.
Tiddlywinks walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McKenna checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good work by McKenna as he checks the leg kick.
McKenna looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A head kick by Tiddlywinks misses
and McKenna cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Tiddlywinks goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McKenna misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tiddlywinks.
Tiddlywinks throws a leg kick but McKenna sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tiddlywinks.
Tiddlywinks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McKenna.
McKenna scores with a spinning back kick!
McKenna moves out of range of the leg kick from Tiddlywinks.
Tiddlywinks scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tiddlywinks jabs McKenna right on the nose. McKenna blinks but takes it well.
McKenna's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McKenna cracks a nice hook into Tiddlywinks's ribs.
Tiddlywinks wants to slow McKenna down by chopping away at his legs.
Tiddlywinks feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McKennas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McKenna throws a sloppy head kick and Tiddlywinks moves out of range easily.
Tiddlywinks connects with a looping right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tiddlywinks throws a head kick that McKenna semi-blocks. #T2#
Nice defenses there by Tiddlywinks.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but McKenna might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Tiddlywinks has got the better of the exchanges.
Tiddlywinks misses with a looping right.
Tiddlywinks throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A low kick from Tiddlywinks is predictable there
and Tiddlywinks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McKenna defending well as Tiddlywinks loads up on a big left hand.
McKenna throws a lazy right hand but Tiddlywinks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tiddlywinks lands a jab to the nose.
McKenna avoids the head kick by Tiddlywinks.
McKenna keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McKenna steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tiddlywinks.
Tiddlywinks pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tiddlywinks with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McKenna to score with a decent uppercut.
Tiddlywinks misses with a body kick.
McKenna lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T3#
McKenna misses with a body kick.
Good exchange - McKenna coming out on top.
Tiddlywinks lands with an uppercut that bounces McKenna off the cage and back into range.
Tiddlywinks takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tiddlywinks throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tiddlywinks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McKenna wants to land a leg kick but Tiddlywinks is out of range.
Tiddlywinks swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tiddlywinks misses with a lunging right hand
and McKenna connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tiddlywinks lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tiddlywinks throws a leg kick which misses McKenna's front leg but catches the back leg as McKenna tries to avoid it.
Tiddlywinks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McKenna sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab, jab by McKenna - just one landing.
Tiddlywinks scores with a sloppy right hand. McKenna should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McKenna lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tiddlywinks backs up against the cage.
Tiddlywinks looks to score with a jab to the body but McKenna is just out of range.#T4#
McKenna fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tiddlywinks looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McKenna misses with a hook. Tiddlywinks ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Tiddlywinks wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tiddlywinks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tiddlywinks dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McKenna. That did some damage!
McKenna connects with a crisp jab.
A head kick by Tiddlywinks misses
and McKenna counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#
Tiddlywinks is rocked!
McKenna ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Tiddlywinks's jaw. Tiddlywinks's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! McKenna does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gus McKenna!
A determined Gus McKenna didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
The defeated Roger Tiddlywinks had this to say: 'I want icecream mom'.

 

Event: DUEL#113 Feltre vs Von Ketler     
Date:   Dec 09, 2017
#R1#
McKenna scoring well with a low kick there.
Killa moves out of range of the strikes.
Killa throws a shot from downtown. McKenna moves away and avoids it.
McKenna appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Killa staying out of range there.
Gus McKenna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McKenna throws a sloppy head kick and Killa moves out of range easily.
Killa defending well as McKenna loads up on a big left hand.
Killa has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA Amsterdam in the buildup to the fight.
McKenna moves out of range of the strikes.
McKenna misses the shot to the body.
Killa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKenna fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Killa manages to avoid it.
Killa throws a hook to the side of McKenna's head but McKenna sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McKenna lands a nice shot that snaps Killa's head back.
McKenna thows a left - swing and a miss!
Killa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T1#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from McKenna - that will leave a mark! #CL#
Killa has McKenna up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Killa manages to break the clinch.
McKenna throws a jab but it's blocked by Killa.
Killa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McKenna.
We've been informed that McKenna has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
McKenna changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice jab there from McKenna.
McKenna looks to score with a jab to the body but Killa is just out of range.
Killa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A slow jab from McKenna misses its intended target.
McKenna misses with a body kick.#T2#
A punch combination from McKenna misses.
As McKenna tries to get set, Killa tries to push him back and clinch up but McKenna manages to avoid the attempt.
McKenna misses with a head kick.
Killa is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McKenna.
McKenna goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McKenna throws an overhand right that lands on Killa's shoulder, as Killa tries to avoid the shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Killa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McKenna. McKenna obviously looking to wear him down.
McKenna tries a head kick but it misses.
Killa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McKenna throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
McKenna looks to score with a jab to the body but Killa is just out of range.
Killa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McKenna to score with a decent uppercut.
McKenna tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Killa was well out of range. Poor timing from McKenna.#T3#
McKenna misses with a straight left.
McKenna throws a jab when Killa was well out of range.
McKenna tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Killa counters with a shoot takedown. McKenna fights it but they end up in guard.
Killa being controlled here momentarily.
McKenna is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as McKenna holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SUB#
Killa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
McKenna keeping moving, preventing Killa from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gus McKenna is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McKenna misses with a body punch
and Killa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Killa. McKenna does a little dance to reset his feet.
Killa moves forwards but McKenna connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Killa is looking to wear down McKenna with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Killa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McKenna throws out the jab.
A jab from McKenna misses.
Killa is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McKenna.
Killa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gus McKenna 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#
A jab from Killa misses.
McKenna has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Killa checks the leg kick.
McKenna gets off balance looking for a body kick#CL#
and Killa moves into the clinch.#BC2#
McKenna breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McKenna throws the left hand but Killa avoids the punch easily.
A combination from McKenna does no damage.
Gus McKenna seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Killa misses the shot to the body.
McKenna throws a fast counter high kick but Killa manages to duck under it in time.
McKenna tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killa slips a straight right by McKenna.
Killa goes for a double leg but McKenna avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McKenna continues to drive forward.
Killa misses with a few strikes there.
McKenna lands a head kick. Killa smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T1#
McKenna tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Killa is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McKenna.
McKenna changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Killa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McKenna tries a head kick but it misses.
McKenna throws a poor cross that misses
and Killa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Gus McKenna has been cut.#CL#
Killa moves into the clinch successfully.
McKenna is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#TD#
Killa gets control of McKenna's arms and successfully pulls guard. Killa will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Killa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McKenna doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McKenna manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SU2#
McKenna gets to his feet - Killa follows without any prompting. #T2#
McKenna throws the left hand but Killa avoids the punch easily.
Killa tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McKenna manages to circle out of the way.
Killa digs a good body shot into McKenna's ribs.
Killa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McKenna flicks out a counter leg kick but Killa steps away.
Killa moves out of range of the strikes.
Killa throwing a counter right hand but McKenna manages to avoid it.
McKenna scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McKenna goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McKenna throws a left and a right that both miss
and Killa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McKenna looks to land a body kick but Killa moved away.
Killa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McKenna to score with a decent uppercut.
McKenna tries to land a front kick but Killa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T3#
McKenna lands a head kick. Killa smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
McKenna misses with an uppercut.
McKenna dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Killa throws a jab but it's blocked by McKenna.
McKenna throws a wild body kick that Killa sees coming a mile off.
McKenna lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Killa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McKenna finds it's way round the side to connect with Killa's head.
McKenna throws a sloppy head kick and Killa moves out of range easily.
Killa feinted with a counter takedown.
A swing and a miss from McKenna.
McKenna throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Killa tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McKenna manages to circle out of the way.#T4#
McKenna fakes the leg kick and cracks Killa in the body.
Killa digs a good hook to McKenna's body.
McKenna throws a chopping leg kick but Killa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McKenna throws a hook to the side of Killa's head but Killa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McKenna misses with an attempted mid kick.
As McKenna tries to get set, Killa tries to push him back and clinch up but McKenna manages to avoid the attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Killa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McKenna.
Killa wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Killa dodges the punch combination from McKenna.
Killa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McKenna.
McKenna misses with a hook
and Killa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gus McKenna showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gus McKenna's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McKenna throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A big right from McKenna misses.
Killa swings away with a body shot that misses
and McKenna counters with a good low kick that Killa was not able to check.
McKenna thows a left - swing and a miss!
Killa seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
McKenna lands with a straight right. Killa didn't see that one coming.
McKenna looking to land some kicks to the body here.
As McKenna tries to get set, Killa tries to push him back and clinch up but McKenna manages to avoid the attempt.
Sloppy strikes from McKenna. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKenna goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Killa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Killa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McKenna moves away.
McKenna jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Killa tries to counter by clinching up but McKenna breaks away and moves out of range.
Killa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McKenna to score with a decent uppercut.#T1#
A big right from McKenna misses.
Killa misses with a hook to the body
and McKenna counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McKenna looks to land a combination but Killa avoids it well.
As McKenna tries to get set, Killa tries to push him back and clinch up but McKenna manages to avoid the attempt.
McKenna keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Killa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McKenna.
McKenna throws a hook to the side of Killa's head but Killa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McKenna takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McKenna throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Killa lands with a straight right. McKenna didn't see that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Killa. McKenna does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
McKenna misses with a left hand
and Killa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Killa misses the shot to the body.
McKenna misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Killa.
Killa attempts a counter takedown but McKenna avoids it well and moves away.
Killa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McKenna scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Killa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McKenna avoids it really well and circles away.
McKenna misses with a head kick.
Killa moves to clinch but McKenna breaks away
and McKenna counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Killa doesn't manage to clinch there - McKenna circles away.
McKenna throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Killa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from McKenna misses.
Killa is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McKenna.
McKenna lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
McKenna misses with an uppercut. Killa saw that one coming.
McKenna takes a swing at Killa's ribcage but misses.
McKenna throws a shot from downtown. Killa moves away and avoids it.
McKenna tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McKenna throws a head kick but Killa moves out of range. #T4#
Killa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McKenna looks to land a body kick but Killa moved away.
Killa wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Killa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McKenna misses with a hook.
Killa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
McKenna looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McKenna throws a series of punches but Killa moves out of range.
McKenna missing with a left hand there. Killa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McKenna loads up on a big right hand but Killa slips the punch.
As McKenna tries to get set, Killa tries to push him back and clinch up but McKenna manages to avoid the attempt.
Killa lands with a cross.
Ghostface Killa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Killa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McKenna tries to avoid it but Killa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McKenna to the ground. McKenna escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gus McKenna comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McKenna 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 John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gus McKenna!

Gus McKenna took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

 

Event: DFN#27 Bryant vs Muller     
Date:   Nov 11, 2017
#R1#
MacFarlane moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from MacFarlane.
MacFarlane uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McKenna.
MacFarlane moves forwards but McKenna connects with a nice, crisp jab.
MacFarlane lets loose with a powerful body kick. McKenna will feel that in the morning.
Rian MacFarlane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacFarlane will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McKenna darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
MacFarlane tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
MacFarlane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McKenna was well out of range. Poor timing from MacFarlane.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacFarlane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McKenna steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
MacFarlane lands an overhand right.
MacFarlane ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McKenna scores with a jab to the jaw.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McKenna lands with a big left! MacFarlane is wobbled badly! McKenna comes in with a flurry of punches and drops MacFarlane to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gus McKenna!
Gus McKenna took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

 

Event: DUEL#102 Fanning vs Andersson     
Date:   Oct 21, 2017
#R1#
McKenna misses with a hook
and Montezuma counters with a stiff right hand.
McKenna tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Montezuma turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McKenna motions for Montezuma to come forward. McKenna throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Montezuma lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
McKenna tries to score with a low kick but Montezuma moves his leg out of the way.
As McKenna backs away, Montezuma returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Montezuma thows a body kick. McKenna tries to catch it but that hurt him.
McKenna 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.
McKenna misses with an uppercut. Montezuma saw that one coming.
McKenna keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKenna misses with a hook. Montezuma ducked under it nicely.
McKenna punishes Montezuma's body with a nice straight punch.
McKenna loads up on a big right hand but Montezuma slips the punch.#T1#
McKenna swings widly with a right hand
and Montezuma makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gus McKenna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Montezuma misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McKenna! But no joy.
Montezuma slips a straight right by McKenna.
Montezuma cracks McKenna with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT#
It looks like Gus McKenna has been cut.
Montezuma misses with a low kick.
McKenna was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A big right from McKenna misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Montezuma misses its target.
McKenna scores with a nice strike.
Montezuma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Montezuma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McKenna.
McKenna throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Montezuma thuds his right hand into McKenna's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Montezuma looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Montezuma darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McKenna tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#KD#
Montezuma cracks McKenna with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! McKenna looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Montezuma finish him? #ROC#
McKenna is rocked!
Montezuma flashes McKenna a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. McKenna's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. McKenna crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Montezuma punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Quetzal Montezuma!
Our winner, Quetzal Montezuma, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: DFN#22 Vee vs Mckenna     
Date:   Sep 23, 2017
#R1#
McKenna gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CL#
Vee has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vee prevents McKenna from breaking the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Vee scores with a nice short uppercut.
McKenna misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vee can't find room to land a body shot as McKenna controls the action.
Vee lands an uppercut.
McKenna blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
McKenna breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McKenna will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McKenna takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vee throws a jab but it's blocked by McKenna.
Vee backing away here, and McKenna unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
McKenna lands a right hook to the body.
Vee throws a hook to the side of McKenna's head but McKenna sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McKenna staying out of range there.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
McKenna gets tackled into the cage by Vee. Vee maintains the clinch.
Vee prevents McKenna from breaking the clinch.
Vee lands a left hand that snaps the head of McKenna backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vee. #CUT#
It looks like Gus McKenna has been cut.
A shot in the inside from Vee. #T1#
Vee scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McKenna is trying to force a seperation but Vee has the dominant position.
Vee tries a body shot but McKenna blocks it.
Vee misses with a hook to the ribs.
McKenna wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vee has him pressed against the cage.
McKenna's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vee misses with a short punch on the inside.
McKenna is looking to break free of the clinch but Vee has double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Vee fails to land.
Vee lands an uppercut.
McKenna is looking to break free of the clinch but Vee has double underhooks.
McKenna is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vee is keeping busy.
Good body shot from Vee.
McKenna looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McKenna can't break the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Vee as the two fighters clinch.
McKenna tries to break the clinch but Vee is controlling the position.
McKenna is trying to break free.
Vee lands a hook that snaps the head of McKenna backwards.
McKenna's coach down at English Top Team - THE Hybrid Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on McKenna's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Vee makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
McKenna is trying to break free.
Vee lands with a short shot to the head.
McKenna is trying to break free.
Vee gets underhooks to prevent McKenna's takedown attempt.
Vee throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Vee scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McKenna can't break the clinch.
Vee scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Vee.
McKenna looks winded!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vee as McKenna tries to tie him up.
A right hook to the body lands for Vee.
Vee lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McKenna misses with a hook to the ribs.
McKenna wants to get back to striking at distance but Vee won't allow it.
Vee working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Vee.
Vee keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McKenna's efforts to push away.
Vee lands with a light punch inside.
McKenna wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vee lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vee lands a left hand. #T3#
Vee lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Vee.
Vee lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McKenna or not.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vee.
Vee lands a right hand that snaps the head of McKenna backwards.
Vee lands an uppercut.
Vee lands with a left to the head. #ROC#
McKenna is rocked!
Vee lands a body shot.
Vee scores with a nice hook to the head.
McKenna is still on wobbly legs! Can Vee finish him?#KD#
Vee lands a big left hand right to the temple and McKenna goes down! #CUT#
That has opened up Gus McKenna's cut even more.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU#
Vee decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Vee lands a lovely overhand right.#CL#
Vee moves into the clinch.
Vee pushes McKenna against the cage. Vee is working some dirty boxing. Vee pushes off with a quick right hook! McKenna goes down! McKenna tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Vee moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brandon Vee!
Brandon Vee made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'You are looking at one of the most dangerous weapons on earth, a black man who don't give a shit. And no one can stop me. Can you dig it? CAN YOU DIG IT!?'.

 

Event: MMAHelsinki - 140     
Date:   Aug 25, 2017
#R1#
Pulis looks to land a right hand but McKenna moved out of range.
Pulis tries to close the distance and clinch up but McKenna swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Danga de danga de dang - McKenna scores with a four punch combination!
Pulis takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pulis throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little jabbing left from McKenna on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pulis connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McKenna's hands.#CUT#
It looks like Gus McKenna has been cut.
A big left from McKenna misses.
Pulis throwing a counter right hand but McKenna manages to avoid it.
Pulis misses with a hook. McKenna ducked under it nicely.
Pulis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McKenna counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pulis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pulis has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Spar Bros in the buildup to the fight.
McKenna clobbers Pulis with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pulis falls off balance throwing a combination
and McKenna makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McKenna throws a right and a left that both miss.
McKenna fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pulis misses with a series of wild punches.
McKenna looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pulis throws a hook but McKenna blocks it.
Pulis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McKenna manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Pulis walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pulis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McKenna.
Pulis misses with a double jab.
Pulis lands a right hook to the body.
Pulis slips a straight right by McKenna.
Pulis connects with a nice looking jab.
McKenna bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pulis stuns McKenna with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pulis walks into a stiff left hand from McKenna.
Pulis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McKenna.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McKenna! But no joy.
Pulis darts in trying to clinch
and McKenna counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pulis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pulis misses with a jab, cross combination.
McKenna connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pulis misses with a left hand
and McKenna cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pulis throws a big shot that misses.
McKenna 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.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Pulis misses the target.
Pulis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McKenna makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jasper Pulis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McKenna swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McKenna lands a jab.
McKenna blocks a jab.
McKenna moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pulis misses with a combination
and McKenna counters with a straight right hand.
Pulis misses with an uppercut.
Pulis misses with an uppercut
and McKenna counters with a left to the body.
That kick from McKenna tenderised Pulis's leg. Pulis is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pulis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McKenna counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Pulis! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gus McKenna!
Gus McKenna got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

 

Event: MMAHelsinki - 135     
Date:   Jul 29, 2017
#R1#
Good leg kick by Thorn there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Damien Thorn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thorn wants to slow McKenna down by chopping away at his legs.
Thorn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Thorn throws a shot from downtown. McKenna moves away and avoids it.
A head kick by McKenna misses
and Thorn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McKenna looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McKenna throws a hook but Thorn blocks it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thorn. That's going to slow McKenna down.
Thorn lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT#
It looks like Gus McKenna has been cut.
The crowd cheers as Thorn lands an impressive looking overhand right. McKenna doesn't seem phased though.
McKenna tries to land a leg kick but Thorn saw it coming and moves away. #TD#
Thorn shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Thorn was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McKenna takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Thorn scoring with punches and elbows. #CUT#
That has opened up Gus McKenna's cut even more.
You can see the frustration on McKenna's face as Thorn controls the position.
Thorn in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
McKenna can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
McKenna takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #CUT#
The cut above Gus McKenna's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Thorn working the body and head with strikes.
Thorn misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
McKenna tries to buck Thorn off but Thorn is having none of it.
Thorn landing a few strikes. #CUT#
Gus McKenna's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Damien Thorn!
Damien Thorn is the new heavyweight champion!
Damien Thorn 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: MMAHelsinki - 126     
Date:   Jun 17, 2017
#R1#
Thorn throws a big shot that misses.
Thorn closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McKenna fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McKenna throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thorn takes one on the button.
Thorn moves out of range of the strikes.
Thorn misses with a straight left.
Thorn lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Thorn slips a straight right by McKenna.
Thorn throws a head kick that misses
and McKenna connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McKenna has been working on his boxing with his coaches at English Top Team - THE Hybrid Gym (11 ELITE ) in the buildup to the fight.
McKenna misses with a head kick.
McKenna throws a poor cross that misses
and Thorn counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#
It looks like Gus McKenna has been cut.
McKenna moves out of range as Thorn strikes.
McKenna appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Thorn tries to close the distance and clinch up but McKenna swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A head kick misses from McKenna. #T1#
McKenna misses with a hook. Thorn ducked under it nicely.
McKenna connects with a crisp jab.
McKenna tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Thorn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McKenna.
McKenna misses with a low kick.
McKenna lands with a good body shot.
Thorn connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McKenna's hands.
Thorn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Damien Thorn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thorn looks for a takedown but McKenna sprawls well.
It looked like McKenna wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thorn takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McKenna fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thorn.
Thorn throws a leg kick but McKenna moved away.#T2#
McKenna fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thorn goes for a double leg but McKenna avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McKenna continues to drive forward.
McKenna looks to land a left hand but Thorn moved out of range nicely.
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!
McKenna throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McKenna moves out of range as Thorn throws a body kick.
McKenna takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McKenna misses the shot to the body.
McKenna checks the leg kick nicely there.
McKenna looks to land a right hand but Thorn moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Thorn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thorn works over McKenna's head and body with a nice combination.
A punch combination from McKenna misses.
McKenna lands a lovely overhand right.
A leg kick checked by McKenna.
Thorn jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3##CL2#
Thorn clinches up with McKenna and pushes him back against the cage.
McKenna blocks a body shot from Thorn.
McKenna wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McKenna has had enough of the clinch but Thorn keeps him there for the moment.
McKenna working hard to break the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Thorn as the two fighters clinch.
Thorn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McKenna backwards.
Thorn lands a nice shot to the body. #BC2#
Thorn breaks the clinch.
A shot to the liver by McKenna. Beautiful body shot.
McKenna chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McKenna pivots, looking for a leg kick but Thorn is out of range and McKenna settles back down.
McKenna throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A right-left combo lands from McKenna.
Thorn slips under a jab.#T4#
Thorn slips a straight right by McKenna.
McKenna uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thorn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McKenna.
Thorn throws a series of punches but McKenna avoids them all with ease.
McKenna half committed to a counter leg kick.
McKenna moves out of range of the body kick.
Thorn tries to clinch up but McKenna circles away and keeps his distance.
As Thorn looks to move away, McKenna throws a big counter combo but Thorn just gets out of the way.
Thorn getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A slow jab from McKenna misses its intended target.
Thorn looks to land a left hand but McKenna moved out of range nicely.#TD2#
Thorn 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.
Thorn looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McKenna controlling Thorn's posture.
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 Gus McKenna will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gus McKenna'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#
McKenna rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thorn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McKenna connects with a body shot that sends Thorn's belly button to the back.
Thorn looks to land a right hand but McKenna moved out of range.
Thorn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McKenna 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.
A swing and a miss from Thorn.
McKenna moves away from the strike by Thorn. #CL2#
Thorn clinches up against the cage.
Thorn misses with some punches.
McKenna is looking to control Thorn's arms but Thorn gets an underhook and turns him. Now McKenna has his back to the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorn swings wildly with an uppercut but McKenna uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
McKenna breaks from the clinch.
Thorn throws a head kick that misses
and McKenna counters with a straight right hand.
Thorn moves in looking to clinch but McKenna pushes him off.
Thorn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McKenna at a distance. #T1#
McKenna thumps Thorn with a low kick.
Thorn throws a body shot but no joy.
Thorn throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Thorn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McKenna was well out of range. Poor timing from Thorn.
As Thorn backs away, McKenna returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
McKenna ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thorn just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMcKenna.
Thorn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McKenna misses with a left hand
and Thorn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thorn misses with the combination.
Thorn misses with a straight left.
Thorn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gus McKenna is winning the standup battle so far.
Thorn ducks under a wild hook from McKenna.
Thorn moves forwards but McKenna connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T2#
Thorn tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McKenna counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thorn dives in and grabs McKenna's left leg, looking for a takedown. McKenna pushes down on Thorn's head and hops out.
Thorn misses with a straight left.
McKenna avoids the head kick by Thorn. #TD2#
Thorn drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McKenna is trying to control Thorn's posture but Thorn avoids it.
McKenna seems a little lost for a moment, as Thorn dominates the positioning.
McKenna is looking for a sweep.
McKenna is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
McKenna is trying to buck Thorn off.
McKenna is looking to reverse the position.
Thorn creates some space and throws a big elbow, but McKenna sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
A lull in the action here.
Thorn working away.
Thorn trying to control the action but McKenna is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Thorn misses with the ground and pound.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McKenna jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McKenna swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thorn checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Thorn was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Thorn throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McKenna's head.
McKenna uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thorn.
McKenna misses with a hook. Thorn ducked under it nicely.
McKenna throws a series of punches but Thorn moves out of range.
McKenna shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McKenna throws a chopping leg kick but Thorn manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McKenna darts in looking for a takedown but Thorn gets double underhooks and turns McKenna into the cage.
Thorn throws a solid leg kick but McKenna takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Thorn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damien Thorn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gus McKenna'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#
Thorn tests McKenna's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#
Gus McKenna's cut is getting worse.
McKenna uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thorn.
Thorn fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McKenna lands a leg kick that knocks Thorn off balance momentarily.
Thorn throws an overhand right that lands on McKenna's shoulder, as McKenna tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like McKenna was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Thorn has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McKenna finds it's way round the side to connect with Thorn's head.
McKenna misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Thorn drives through and clinches with McKenna against the cage.
Thorn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKenna stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McKenna trying to stall but Thorn improves his position.
McKenna working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thorn working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Thorn. #T1#
Thorn struggles to land a body shot inside as McKenna controls his hands.
McKenna misses with the head strike.
McKenna wants to break free but Thorn has control.
McKenna is trying to maintain a safe position but Thorn gets an underhook and turns McKenna into the cage.
Thorn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thorn takes a shot to the head.
Thorn working aggressively here.
Thorn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McKenna's elbow.
McKenna wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Thorn misses with a hook from the clinch.
McKenna prevents a body shot from Thorn.
McKenna is trying to break free.
McKenna holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Thorn digs a right hand into McKenna's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McKenna's gas tank.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thorn digs a right hand underneath McKenna's ribcage. McKenna let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Thorn has McKenna pressed against the cage, preventing McKenna from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thorn. #TD2#
Thorn has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed McKenna clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight. #T3#
McKenna trying to control the action but Thorn just sinks the hooks in.
Thorn controlling from the back.
Thorn punishes McKenna with strikes from the back mount.
Thorn really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for McKenna.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Let's hope that Thorn has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Thorn lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Thorn.
McKenna is trapped and Thorn is scoring with shots to the head and body. #CUT2#
Gus McKenna's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Damien Thorn!
In his post fight interview, Damien Thorn started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: MMAHelsinki - 123     
Date:   Jun 01, 2017
#R1#
Lazaro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lazaro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lazaro takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McKenna closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lazaro circles away.
Lazaro connects with a body shot that sends McKenna's belly button to the back.#CL2#
Lazaro pushes McKenna up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Lazaro jumps guard and drags McKenna to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
McKenna prevents Lazaro from getting back to his feet.
Lazaro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McKenna prevents Lazaro from getting back to his feet.
McKenna sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKenna won't allow Lazaro to sweep him here.
Lazaro utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McKenna tries to free his leg and advance position but Lazaro is retaining full guard.
McKenna controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Lazaro is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lazaro fails with a takedown attempt.
McKenna jabs Lazaro right on the nose. Lazaro blinks but takes it well.
Lazaro tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lazaro jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CUT2#
It looks like Gus McKenna has been cut.
A head kick misses from McKenna.
A lazy left from McKenna finds it's target.
Lazaro loads up on a big right hand but McKenna slips the punch.
As Lazaro backs away, McKenna returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Lazaro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lazaro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McKenna counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McKenna scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lazaro shoots in but McKenna avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T2#
Lazaro shoots in looking for a takedown but McKenna manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lazaro's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McKenna seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Gus McKenna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulo Lazaro.
Lazaro swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McKenna makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice sprawl there from McKenna as Lazaro shoots in.
McKenna swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lazaro moves out of range as McKenna throws a body kick.
Lazaro tries to clinch but McKenna moves out of range.
McKenna motions for Lazaro to come forward. McKenna throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
McKenna drives through and clinches with Lazaro against the cage. #TD2#
Lazaro turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Lazaro manages to end up in side control.#ES#
McKenna sneaks out the side door and pushes Lazaro away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Paulo Lazaro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McKenna closes the distance and lands a one-two.
McKenna cracks Lazaro with a good jab.
McKenna throws a quick inside leg kick.
McKenna sizes up Lazaro with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lazaro ducks under a wild hook from McKenna.#T3#
McKenna keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lazaro wants to clinch
letting McKenna counter with a right hand.
Nice sprawl there from McKenna as Lazaro shoots in.
Lazaro shoots and misses
and McKenna counters with a stiff right hand.
Lazaro throws a jab but it's blocked by McKenna.
Lazaro has his takedown stuffed
and McKenna counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lazaro looks winded!
A solid leg kick lands there for McKenna.
McKenna lands a jab to Lazaro's midsection.
Lazaro closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lazaro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McKenna moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Good exchange - McKenna coming out on top.
McKenna throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lazaro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McKenna's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McKenna duly obliges.
McKenna steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lazaro.
McKenna throwing a counter right hand but Lazaro manages to avoid it.#T4#
McKenna tests Lazaro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lazaro on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McKenna turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lazaro takes one to the side of the head.
Lazaro on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice uppercut lands for McKenna. That snapped Lazaro's head back.
McKenna is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lazaro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McKenna.
McKenna fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lazaro avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lazaro wants to clinch.
McKenna lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gus McKenna dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gus McKenna's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Lazaro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McKenna moves away.
Lazaro misses with a looping right.
McKenna lands a jab to the head.
McKenna moves out of range of the strikes.
Lazaro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McKenna misses with a wild body shot.
Nice sprawl there from McKenna as Lazaro shoots in.
Lazaro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McKenna connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lazaro. Lazaro circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McKenna misses with a straight left.
Lazaro on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKenna throws a head kick but Lazaro moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by McKenna. That's going to slow Lazaro down.
A jab from Lazaro finds it's way through McKenna's defenses.
Gus McKenna is winning the standup battle so far.
Lazaro misses with an uppercut. #CL#
McKenna moves into the clinch.#T1##BC#
McKenna breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Danga de danga de dang - McKenna scores with a four punch combination!
McKenna keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lazaro.
Lazaro looks to score with a jab to the body but McKenna is just out of range.
McKenna is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lazaro can do to turn this around?
A clash of legs there as Lazaro blocks the low kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
McKenna throws a leg kick which misses Lazaro's front leg but catches the back leg as Lazaro tries to avoid it.
Lazaro drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McKenna lands with a shot to the body.
Lazaro just misses with a punch to the body.
McKenna lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
McKenna tries a low kick but Lazaro avoids it.
Lazaro takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lazaro drops his hands momentarily and McKenna takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice shot lands for McKenna.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McKenna jabs Lazaro to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lazaro misses with a hook
and McKenna connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#
Lazaro is rocked!#T2#
McKenna throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Lazaro colapses and takes a barrage of punches from McKenna as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Lazaro is left battered and dazed whilst McKenna and his camp cheer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gus McKenna!
An out of breath Gus McKenna thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: MMAHelsinki - 116     
Date:   May 06, 2017
#R1#
Klice throws a sloppy body shot
and McKenna counters with a right hand to the body.
Klice misses with a wild body shot.
McKenna is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McKenna throws a head kick that misses.
Klice drops down looking for a counter takedown but McKenna sprawls and moves away.
McKenna connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McKenna lands a nice looking body shot.
McKenna has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Klice is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Klice blocks the body kick.
McKenna throws a head kick that misses.
McKenna throws the left hand but Klice avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKenna throws a head kick but Klice moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for McKenna. #CL2#
McKenna fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Klice, pushing him back against the cage.#T1#
McKenna is trying to push Klice away but Klice has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
McKenna breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McKenna lands with a nice combination. Klice backs away looking to recover.
Horrible takedown attempt by Klice or perhaps it was just good defense by McKenna, which made it look bad.
McKenna misses with a leg kick.
Klice throws a right and a left that both miss.
McKenna stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McKenna changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McKenna throws a leg kick which misses Klice's front leg but catches the back leg as Klice tries to avoid it.
Klice tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T2#
Klice is looking to clinch but McKenna is avoiding it. #CL2#
Klice tries to keep at a distance but McKenna has taken the fight into the clinch.
Klice changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McKenna fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gus McKenna is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McKenna works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice sprawl there from McKenna as Klice shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simbo Klice. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McKenna scores with a sloppy right hand. Klice should have avoided that one.
Gus McKenna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McKenna lands with a nice body punch.
McKenna turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McKenna throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
McKenna fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Klice has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Klice misses with a hook.
McKenna misses with a looping right.
McKenna takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CUT#
It looks like Gus McKenna has been cut.
McKenna throws a jab when Klice was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Klice misses the target.
McKenna swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McKenna cracks the inside of Klice's front leg.
Klice throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Klice tries to clinch there but McKenna circles away. #T4#
McKenna scores with a push kick.
McKenna throws a right hand that misses
and Klice counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Klice shoots in but no luck this time.
Despite the aggression on McKenna's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Klice goes for a double leg but McKenna avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McKenna continues to drive forward.
Klice displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McKenna throws out the jab.
McKenna throws a nice inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McKenna dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McKenna connects with a body shot that sends Klice's belly button to the back.
McKenna throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Klice on the side of the head.
McKenna throws a sloppy head kick and Klice moves out of range easily.
Klice was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gus McKenna dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gus McKenna'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#
Klice misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McKenna.
McKenna with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McKenna throws out a loose jab but Klice uses good head movement to avoid it.
McKenna dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Klice needs to keep his hands up - McKenna had a free shot at his head there.
Klice doesn't manage to clinch there - McKenna circles away.
McKenna doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McKenna wants to land a leg kick but Klice is out of range.
Klice tries to counter with a takedown but McKenna is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klice misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McKenna fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Klice has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
McKenna moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gus McKenna seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McKenna lands with a hook. Klice tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McKenna wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Donk. McKenna catches Klice right on the button with a cross.
McKenna lands a jab to the head.
Klice misses with a wild body shot.
Klice tries to clinch up but McKenna circles away and keeps his distance.
McKenna lands with a shot to the body.
McKenna throws a hook but Klice blocks it.
Klice half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nice uppercut there from McKenna.
Klice is looking to wear down McKenna with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2#
Klice takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Klice throws a lazy uppercut
and McKenna cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McKenna tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Klice was well out of range. Poor timing from McKenna.
Klice feinted with a counter takedown.
McKenna connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Klice's hands.
Klice is looking to clinch but McKenna is avoiding it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McKenna 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 Klice has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Klice and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McKenna throws the left hand but Klice avoids the punch easily.
Klice half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McKenna throws the left hand but Klice avoids the punch easily.
Klice misses with a straight left.
McKenna lands an overhand right.#T3#
Klice with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McKenna to score with a decent uppercut.
McKenna throws a series of punches but Klice moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Klice.
McKenna looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McKenna lands with an overhand left.
Klice avoids the body shot from McKenna.
McKenna throws a head kick that Klice semi-blocks.
Klice staying out of range there.
McKenna tries to work over Klice's front leg with a kick but Klice checks it.
A counter left hand to the body from Klice misses its target.
Klice misses with a left hand
and McKenna connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Klice fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Klice takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McKenna uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Klice.
Despite the aggression on McKenna's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McKenna swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Klice is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McKenna.
Klice misses with a left hand
and McKenna counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McKenna with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for McKenna. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
McKenna misses with a looping left.
Klice half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McKenna throws a series of punches but Klice moves out of range.
McKenna lands a right hook to the body.
Klice throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gus McKenna showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gus McKenna's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Klice.
McKenna tries a quick counter leg kick but Klice is wise to it.
Klice displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McKenna throws out the jab.
Klice tries to counter with a takedown but McKenna is quick to defend against it.
The fighters circling - McKenna throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Klice has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McKenna.
Klice moves away from the strike by McKenna.
McKenna tests Klice's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klice misses with an uppercut.
McKenna 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.
McKenna misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Klice attempts a counter takedown but McKenna avoids it well and moves away.#T1#
Klice doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McKenna counters with a stiff right hand.
McKenna avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Klice misses with a straight left.
McKenna has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McKenna fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McKenna lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Klice takes a swing at McKenna's ribcage but misses.
Klice uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McKenna.
McKenna tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Klice was well out of range. Poor timing from McKenna.
Klice feinted with a counter takedown.
McKenna cracks Klice with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Simbo Klice has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
McKenna connects with a body shot that sends Klice's belly button to the back.
McKenna scores with a body shot.
McKenna cracks the inside of Klice's front leg.
Klice looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McKenna 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!
McKenna cracks the inside of Klice's front leg.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Klice, as that shot connected.
Klice has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McKenna.
Klice shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A good leg kick by McKenna.
Klice takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T3#
Klice fails to land the takedown.
McKenna is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simbo Klice. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good standup being displayed there by Klice as he connects with a hook.
Klice chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McKenna can pounce on him. #CL2#
McKenna moves into the clinch.
Klice is working for takedown but McKenna is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Klice has McKenna pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Klice pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending McKenna tumbling to the mat - Klice dives into McKenna's guard.
Klice stands up over McKenna, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T4#
McKenna preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McKenna pulls Klice in close to prevent any damage.
Klice working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McKenna pulls Klice in close to prevent any damage.
Klice lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Klice working some strikes from top position.
Gus McKenna is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CUT#
That has opened up Gus McKenna's cut even more.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as McKenna holds on and takes a little breather.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gus McKenna comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McKenna 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 26:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gus McKenna!

Gus McKenna seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: MMAHelsinki - 110     
Date:   Apr 14, 2017
#R1#
Pakula misses with a wild body shot.
McKenna looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pakula wants to clinch but McKenna slips to the side
and McKenna counters with a stiff right hand.
McKenna misses with a straight right.
Pakula lands a body shot.
McKenna swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pakula gets off balance looking for a body kick
and McKenna counters with a stiff right hand.
McKenna lands a leg kick that knocks Pakula off balance momentarily.
Pakula closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL#
Pakula moves into the clinch.
Pakula is working for takedown but McKenna is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pakula lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Gus McKenna has been cut.
We've been hearing reports that Pakula has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
McKenna pushes Pakula back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McKenna blocks a body shot from Pakula.
Pakula digs a right hand into McKenna's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McKenna's gas tank.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pakula lands a nice elbow.
Pakula throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McKennas head.
Pakula lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McKenna.
McKenna misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Nice body punch from Pakula - that landed with a thud.
McKenna looks winded!
A right hand to the body from Pakula.
Pakula gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Pakula is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that McKenna 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.
McKenna takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#
That has opened up Gus McKenna's cut even more.
Pakula lands a nice shot to the body. #TD#
Pakula has hold of one of McKenna's legs. McKenna is fighting the takedown attempt but Pakula gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Pakula postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pakula slips nicely into half guard.
Pakula throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pakula performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Pakula looks to land a strike but McKenna avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T2#
Pakula is looking to work some ground and pound but McKenna has wrist control.
Pakula wants to control from the top but McKenna keeps moving.
Pakula working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McKenna working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pakula.
McKenna keeping full guard, as Pakula tries to pass.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pakula is pushing down on McKenna's leg trying to pass to half guard. McKenna is fighting to maintain full guard but Pakula has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pakula controlling the pace.
Pakula'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.#T3#
Pakula sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McKenna defending well though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McKenna can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pakula sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McKenna defending well though.
Pakula prevents McKenna from improving his position.
Pakula is trying to control the action in half guard but McKenna is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pakula throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pakula stalling. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pakula. That's going to slow McKenna down. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McKenna 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.
McKenna uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pakula.
Pakula takes a swing at McKenna's ribcage but misses.
Pakula looks for the body kick but McKenna saw that one coming.
Pakula dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Pakula.
Pakula misses with a kick to the body.
McKenna displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pakula throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McKenna! But no joy.
McKenna gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pakula.
Slavko Pakula seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McKenna paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pakula lands with a good body shot.
Pakula throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McKenna looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Slavko Pakula dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gus McKenna's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Pakula lands a nice hook to McKenna's body. McKenna takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pakula throws a wild body kick that McKenna sees coming a mile off.
Pakula staying out of range there.
McKenna misses with a hook. Pakula ducked under it nicely.
Pakula is looking to counter the offense by McKenna and move into the clinch.
Slavko Pakula is winning the standup battle so far.
Pakula scores with a jab.#CL#
Pakula closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McKenna tries a body shot but Pakula blocks it.
Pakula prevents a body shot from McKenna.
Pakula has McKenna pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McKenna manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
McKenna manages to break the clinch.
Pakula is looking to score with low kicks.
Pakula has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKenna walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McKenna tries to land a leg kick but Pakula saw it coming and moves away.
As McKenna looks to move away, Pakula throws a big counter combo but McKenna just gets out of the way.
McKenna misses with a body shot.
Pakula appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nice shot lands for McKenna.
Pakula connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
McKenna works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McKenna tries a low kick but Pakula avoids it.
Pakula walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pakula throws a right and a left that McKenna avoids nicely.
Pakula is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McKenna can do to turn this around?
McKenna pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pakula is out of range and McKenna settles back down.
McKenna throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pakula's head.
Pakula throws a body shot but no joy.
Pakula is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pakula rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McKenna cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pakula misses with a jab to the body
and McKenna counters with a leg kick.
Pakula misses with a looping right.
Pakula darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pakula's corner calls for a 1-2. Pakula obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #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!
Pakula checks a leg kick.
Pakula throwing a counter right hand but McKenna manages to avoid it.
Pakula misses with a kick to the body
and McKenna counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pakula uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McKenna.
Pakula with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Both fighters circling a little - Pakula finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Pakula throws a poor cross that misses
and McKenna counters with a right hand to the body.
Pakula misses with a combination
and McKenna counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pakula thinking.
McKenna goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Pakula gets off balance looking for a body kick
and McKenna counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pakula turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by McKenna. That's going to slow Pakula down.
McKenna fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3#
McKenna throws a leg kick that misses.
McKenna is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pakula.
Pakula throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pakula throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pakula misses with a body punch
and McKenna counters with a straight right hand.
McKenna blocks a jab.
McKenna throws a hook but Pakula avoids it easily.
Pakula connects with the punch.
McKenna walks into a jab.
McKenna throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Pakula throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McKenna sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Pakula misses the target.
Pakula throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McKenna sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Pakula takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McKenna changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pakula pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces McKenna back to the cage. Pakula follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McKenna uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pakula.
Pakula delivers a nice body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pakula.
McKenna lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pakula pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pakula ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McKenna moves away.
McKenna tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pakula misses with a wild body shot.
Good work by Pakula as he checks the leg kick.
McKenna dips to his left and cracks Pakula with an uppercut!
Pakula misses with a hook. McKenna ducked under it nicely.
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 Slavko Pakula will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gus McKenna's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Pakula misses the jab.
McKenna looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McKenna on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McKenna scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McKenna moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pakula throws a right hand that misses
and McKenna counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pakula scores with a punch to the head.
McKenna lands a right hook to the body.
McKenna throws a sloppy head kick and Pakula moves out of range easily.
Pakula throwing a counter right hand but McKenna manages to avoid it.
Pakula tries to clinch up but McKenna circles away and keeps his distance.
McKenna throws a sloppy head kick and Pakula moves out of range easily.
A shot to the body from Pakula misses
and McKenna connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McKenna takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT#
The cut above Gus McKenna's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
McKenna tries to keep at a distance but Pakula has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Pakula digs a right hand underneath McKenna's ribcage. McKenna let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pakula misses with an elbow over the top.
McKenna looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McKenna has had enough of the clinch but Pakula keeps him there for the moment.
McKenna fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McKenna is trying to break free.
Pakula is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McKenna is defending well for now.
Pakula lands a body shot in the clinch.
McKenna takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McKenna wants to break free but Pakula has control.
A right hook to the body lands for Pakula.
Pakula lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pakula scores with a shot to the side of McKenna's head.
McKenna gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pakula.
McKenna takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#
Gus McKenna's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Slavko Pakula!
Slavko Pakula retains his heavyweight title!
Slavko Pakula gave a mention to ON TAP 160Q Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

 

Event: MMAHelsinki - 99     
Date:   Feb 26, 2017
#R1#
McKenna looks to throw the jab but Hovac is out of range.
Hovac throws a looping overhand right but McKenna ducks down to avoid it.
Hovac misses with a hook. McKenna ducked under it nicely.
Hovac uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McKenna.
Hovac throws a big counter combination but McKenna scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hovac scores with a punch to the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Hovac as he connects with a hook.
McKenna swings widly with a right hand
letting Hovac counter with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Gus McKenna has been cut.
McKenna takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hovac ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McKenna moves away.
Some wild striking there from Hovac.
McKenna avoids the body shot from Hovac. #CL2#
McKenna clinches up with Hovac and pushes him back against the cage.
Hovac avoids the elbow strike from McKenna, against the cage. #BC#
Hovac breaks from the clinch.
Hovac ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McKenna, as that shot connected.
Hovac looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL2#
McKenna has Hovac up against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on McKenna's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
McKenna manages to break the clinch.
McKenna swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hovac uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McKenna.
Hovac fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hovac moves out of range as McKenna strikes.
Hovac just misses with a punch to the body.
Hovac throws a body shot but no joy.
McKenna looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hovac keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McKenna.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McKenna.
McKenna's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hovac connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McKenna scrambles back to his feet.
We've been told by Hovac's head coaches at Fight Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hovac loads up on a big right hand but McKenna slips the punch.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Hovac. McKenna does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McKenna tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hovac is able to avoid easily.
Hovac throws an off balance right hand
and McKenna counters with a straight right hand.
An inside leg kick from Hovac misses.
McKenna throws a leg kick which misses Hovac's front leg but catches the back leg as Hovac tries to avoid it.
Hovac throws a shot from downtown. McKenna moves away and avoids it.
McKenna connects with a crisp jab.
McKenna uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hovac.
Hovac keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McKenna.
Hovac is looking to counter punch.
McKenna lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McKenna will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hovac slips a straight right by McKenna.
Hovac throws a leg kick but McKenna sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hovac misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Hovac looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McKenna jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hovac walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hovac throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McKenna misses with a hook
and Hovac counters with a left to the body.
McKenna throws a hook but Hovac blocks it.
McKenna takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McKenna lands with a right hand.
McKenna lands a head kick!
Hovac takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McKenna throws a leg kick that misses.
Hovac misses with a hook to the body
and McKenna cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McKenna checks a leg kick.
McKenna throws a combination. Hovac tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T4#
Hovac misses the shot to the body.
Hovac walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A telegraphed right hand from McKenna misses the target.
McKenna looks to land a left hand but Hovac moved out of range nicely.
Hovac takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've been informed that McKenna has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
McKenna pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hovac moves away from the strike by McKenna.
A little feinted left hand from Hovac on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McKenna moves out of range of the strikes.
Hovac looks to land a left hand but McKenna moved out of range nicely.
Hovac throws a leg kick that misses.
Hovac looks to score with a jab to the body but McKenna is just out of range.
Hovac takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL2#
McKenna has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
McKenna breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hovac pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gus McKenna dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gus McKenna's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Hovac connects with a body shot that sends McKenna's belly button to the back.
Hovac moves out of range of the strikes.
Samuel Hovac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hovac misses the shot to the body.
Hovac catches McKenna with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McKenna looks to land a right hand but Hovac moved out of range.
McKenna throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hovac.
Hovac misses with a straight left.
McKenna looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hovac fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McKenna manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from McKenna on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hovac uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McKenna.
McKenna has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hovac misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McKenna.
Hovac tries to move into range but McKenna moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKenna throws a right hand that misses
and Hovac counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McKenna scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for McKenna. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Hovac throws a hook to the side of McKenna's head but McKenna sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McKenna bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hovac's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hovac punishes McKenna's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
McKenna feints and then cracks Hovac's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hovac down.
A swing and a miss from Hovac.
McKenna throws a leg kick but Hovac sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hovac throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hovac ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McKenna throws a big shot that misses.
Hovac appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hovac misses the jab.
Hovac fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McKenna looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hovac takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McKenna throws a leg kick which misses Hovac's front leg but catches the back leg as Hovac tries to avoid it.
Hovac misses with an uppercut
and McKenna counters with a straight right hand.
Hovac uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McKenna.
Hovac fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McKenna checks it well.
Hovac misses with a lunging right hand
letting McKenna counter with a right hand. #T2#
Hovac connects with a looping right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McKenna lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hovac misses with a body punch
and McKenna counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from McKenna.
Hovac looks to land a combination but McKenna avoids it well.
McKenna lunges at Hovac with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hovac's hand.
Hovac misses with a right hand
and McKenna counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McKenna connects with an inside leg kick.
McKenna moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hovac swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Danga de danga de dang - McKenna scores with a four punch combination!
That kick from McKenna tenderised Hovac's leg. Hovac is trying to keep his angry face on.
McKenna fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Good shot there by McKenna.
McKenna connects with a nice looking jab. #T3#
Hovac moves out of range of the body kick from McKenna.
McKenna looks to throw the jab but Hovac is out of range.
Hovac misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McKenna! But no joy.
Hovac swings away with a body shot that misses
and McKenna counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McKenna scores with a hook.
McKenna swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hovac throws a sloppy body shot
enabling McKenna to counter with a crisp jab.
Hovac throws a leg kick
and McKenna counters with a one-two to the body.
Hovac uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McKenna.
Hovac walks into a jab.
Hovac misses with an uppercut
letting McKenna counter with a right hand.
Hovac misses with a hook
and McKenna counters with a straight right hand.
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!
McKenna bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hovac's head backwards.
Hovac misses with a hook to the body
enabling McKenna to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
A nice leg kick lands there from McKenna.
McKenna lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McKenna.
McKenna ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McKenna tries to clinch but Hovac moves out of range.
McKenna moves away from the strike by Hovac.
Hovac takes a swing at McKenna's ribcage but misses.
Hovac throws a poor cross that misses
and McKenna counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McKenna staying out of range there.
Hovac looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hovac will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McKenna cracks Hovac with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hovac throws a poor cross that misses
and McKenna counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McKenna connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gus McKenna showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gus McKenna's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
McKenna fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hovac.
Hovac misses with an uppercut.
Hovac gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McKenna throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McKenna lands with a shot to the body.
Hovac misses the jab.
McKenna throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hovac on the side of the head.
Gus McKenna seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hovac rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McKenna cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McKenna buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McKenna throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hovac looks to score with a jab to the body but McKenna is just out of range.
Hovac is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A good leg kick by McKenna.
McKenna misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hovac.
Hovac throws a leg kick
and Hovac takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Hovac throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
A big left from Hovac misses.
McKenna looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McKenna scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McKenna throws a hook but Hovac avoids it easily.
McKenna throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hovac just misses with a punch to the body.
McKenna keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hovac.
McKenna scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McKenna connects with a looping right hand.
Hovac slips a jab from McKenna.
Hovac throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McKenna throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hovac throws a hook but McKenna avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McKenna! But no joy.
McKenna shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL2#
McKenna takes the fight into the clinch. #T2##BC2#
McKenna breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McKenna pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McKenna dips down and scores with a jab 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!
Hovac throws a series of punches but McKenna moves out of range.
Hovac blocks a jab.
Hovac takes a swing at McKenna's ribcage but misses.
Hovac thows a left - swing and a miss!
McKenna throws out a counter right but Hovac avoids it with no problem.
Hovac throws a right hand that misses
and McKenna counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McKenna lands the left hand.
Hovac waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McKenna.
A punch combination from Hovac misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McKenna throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hovac stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A head kick from McKenna lands but Hovac takes it in his stride. #T3#
Hovac throws a body punch but McKenna moves out of range.
Hovac showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McKenna.
Good standup being displayed there by Hovac as he connects with a hook.
McKenna dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hovac misses with an uppercut
and Hovac takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McKenna.
McKenna lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McKenna lands a head shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for McKenna.
McKenna misses with a head kick.
Hovac looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McKenna misses the jab.
A quick step to the side and Hovac tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hovac throws a lazy uppercut
and McKenna counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hovac uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McKenna.
Nice body punch from McKenna.
A good leg kick by McKenna.
McKenna fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hovac lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McKenna connects with a body shot that sends Hovac's belly button to the back.
McKenna plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A slapping leg kick lands for McKenna.
Hovac attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hovac misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McKenna throws out a counter right but Hovac avoids it with no problem.
Hovac misses with a left hand
enabling McKenna to counter with a crisp jab.
Hovac gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McKenna.
Samuel Hovac has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gus McKenna is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McKenna tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hovac swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gus McKenna comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McKenna 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gus McKenna!

Gus McKenna seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: MMAHelsinki - 95     
Date:   Feb 04, 2017
#R1#
McKenna throws a jab when Klice was well out of range.
As McKenna looks to move away, Klice throws a big counter combo but McKenna just gets out of the way.
Klice misses with a body shot.
Klice looks to throw the jab but McKenna is out of range.
McKenna appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jab by McKenna.#TD#
Klice 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.
Klice is looking to work some ground and pound but McKenna has wrist control.
McKenna is adopting a defensive guard.
Klice postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McKenna told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klice stands up over McKenna, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Klice missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Klice trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Klice trying to control but McKenna is working from the bottom. #T1#
Klice working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Klice 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.
Klice trying to control the position from guard on top but McKenna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Klice with a flurry of punches that miss.
Klice trying to control the position from guard on top but McKenna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Klice throwing strikes from guard but McKenna blocks nicely.
Klice chips away with some ground and pound.
Klice lands a couple of elbows.
Klice throwing strikes but missing.
Klice throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
McKenna avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McKenna avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McKenna can do anything to dispel that myth.
Klice in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as McKenna holds on and takes a little breather.
Klice is looking to work some ground and pound but McKenna has wrist control.
Klice wants to control from the top but McKenna keeps moving.
Klice trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've been hearing that Klice has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Klice throws a big elbow that misses.
McKenna has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
McKenna working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Klice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Klice trying to control the position from guard on top but McKenna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gus McKenna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McKenna throws a series of punches but Klice moves out of range.
Klice displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McKenna throws out the jab.
Klice just misses with a punch to the body.
McKenna stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL#
Klice clinches up with McKenna and pushes him back against the cage.
Klice missing with knees to the body. #BC2#
McKenna manages to break the clinch.
McKenna's jab looks to have found its range, popping Klice under the eye.
McKenna scores with a hook.#TD#
Klice drives through with a takedown into guard.
Klice postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
Klice is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McKenna working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Klice.
Klice throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Klice accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Klice postures up in McKenna's guard and throws a big left but McKenna blocks it.
McKenna controlling the position.
Klice keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McKenna's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Klice's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Klice lands a couple of digs.
Klice throwing strikes but missing.
Klice cracks McKenna with a solid left hand.
McKenna wants to stand and escape but Klice is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simbo Klice dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
McKenna connects with a single shot there.
McKenna lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McKenna swings for the body but Klice moves out of range.
McKenna slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McKenna keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sloppy strikes from Klice. Those never looked like landing.
McKenna throws out a counter right but Klice avoids it with no problem.
Klice tries to move into range but McKenna moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Klice 's head but he takes it in his stride.#TD#
Klice drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES2#
McKenna pushes Klice off and scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Klice.
McKenna loads up on a big right hand but Klice slips the punch.
Klice throws out a loose jab but McKenna uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Klice swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Klice misses the shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for McKenna.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McKenna, as that shot connected.
A solid leg kick lands there for McKenna.
McKenna misses with a two punch combination.
McKenna clobbers Klice with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A cross from McKenna lands.
McKenna scores with a punch to the head.
Klice shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McKenna but McKenna pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A jab from McKenna misses. #T2#
McKenna pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Klice tries to counter with a takedown but McKenna is quick to defend against it.
Klice swings for the body but McKenna moves out of range.
McKenna is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McKenna fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Klice on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Klice fails with the takedown.
Simbo Klice is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice defenses there by Klice.
A punch lands to the side of McKenna 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Klice with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McKenna to score with a decent uppercut.
Gus McKenna seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McKenna lands a slapping body shot.
McKenna throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McKenna sizes up Klice with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A jab from McKenna finds it's way through Klice's defenses. #T3#
Klice fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simbo Klice. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Klice tries to move into range but McKenna moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McKenna scores with a nice strike.
Klice shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McKenna pinned against the cage. McKenna gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Klice takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T4#
Klice shoots in looking for a takedown but McKenna manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Klice's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McKenna connects with a body shot.
Klice throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McKenna throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Klice.
Klice defending well as McKenna loads up on a big left hand.
Klice shoots for a takedown but McKenna saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from McKenna misses the target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McKenna, as that shot connected.
Klice misses with a straight left.
Klice shoots in but no luck this time.
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!
Klice misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gus McKenna showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Jab by McKenna.
McKenna moves into range and connects with a jab.
Klice lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT#
It looks like Gus McKenna has been cut.
McKenna cracks Klice with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A good leg kick by McKenna.
Klice ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McKenna moves away.
Klice fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McKenna lands an overhand right.
Klice misses with a wild combination.
Good standup being displayed there by McKenna as he connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab, jab by McKenna - just one landing. #T1#
McKenna tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That kick from McKenna tenderised Klice's leg. Klice is trying to keep his angry face on.
Klice walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McKenna lands a nice leg kick that just misses Klice's sensitive parts.
McKenna misses with a wild body shot.
McKenna thumps Klice with a low kick.
McKenna catches Klice with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McKenna scores with a crisp jab that stopped Klice in his tracks.
A jab from McKenna finds it's way through Klice's defenses. #CL#
Klice clinches.
McKenna lands a right hand.
Klice scores with an uppercut up the middle.#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!
Klice tries to stall but McKenna uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Still in the clinch, McKenna scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC2#
Klice is rocked!
McKenna throws a big uppercut that drops Klice! More strikes from McKenna and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Klice lies dazed against the cage as McKenna celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gus McKenna!
Gus McKenna thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: MMAHelsinki - 91     
Date:   Jan 21, 2017
#R1#
McKenna scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McKenna takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McKenna swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Perry uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McKenna.
McKenna with a nice cross.
McKenna lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Perry throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Perry checks a leg kick.
Perry throws a hook but McKenna avoids it easily.
McKenna displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Perry throws out the jab.
McKenna throwing a counter right hand but Perry manages to avoid it.
Perry ducks under a wild hook from McKenna.
Perry looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Perry shoots in but no luck this time.
McKenna scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McKenna throws a looping overhand right but Perry ducks down to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McKenna rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Perry counter with a right hand. #T1#
McKenna missing with a left hand there. Perry was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A decent looking cross lands there for McKenna.
Perry uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McKenna.
McKenna misses with an uppercut.
Perry swings widly with a right hand
and McKenna counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McKenna misses with a looping right.
Perry misses with a straight left.
McKenna throws a jab when Perry was well out of range.
McKenna lands with an overhand left.
Perry shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McKenna as he jumps to the side.
McKenna takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gus McKenna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
McKenna stuffs the takedown.
Gus McKenna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyrie Perry.
Perry misses with a hook to the body
enabling McKenna to counter with a crisp jab.
Perry looks to throw the jab but McKenna is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Perry. McKenna does a little dance to reset his feet.
McKenna scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perry walks into a left hand.
McKenna misses with a hook.
McKenna fails to land with a series of punches.
Perry throws a body shot but no joy.
McKenna throws a hook but Perry blocks it.
McKenna looks to throw the jab but Perry is out of range.
Perry doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Perry tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T3#
McKenna looks to land a right hand but Perry moved out of range.
Perry looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Perry slips under a jab from McKenna.
Perry throws a hook to the side of McKenna's head but McKenna sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
McKenna drives through and clinches with Perry against the cage.
Perry working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Perry lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Perry lands a nice shot to the body.
Perry content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Perry misses with some punches. #BC#
McKenna breaks the clinch.
McKenna misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Perry on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD2#
Perry changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McKenna looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McKenna managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Perry.
The ground and pound from Perry seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T4#
McKenna parries the strikes from Perry easily there. Perry is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable McKenna to escape.
McKenna tries to improve position but can't.
Perry wants to control but McKenna is keeping him busy.
Perry misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Perry wants to control for a moment but McKenna uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Perry is thwarting McKenna's attempts to control the position.
Perry thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McKenna's head.
McKenna 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.

Gus McKenna dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Perry swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McKenna tried to counter with a leg kick but Perry avoided it.
Perry takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Perry needs to keep his hands up - McKenna had a free shot at his head there.
McKenna swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McKenna takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McKenna tries to score with a low kick but Perry moves his leg out of the way.
Perry tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Perry tries to bum rush McKenna with a series of wild strikes but McKenna uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McKenna swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McKenna misses the jab.
Perry misses the body punch
letting McKenna counter with a right hand.
Gus McKenna is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - McKenna throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McKenna steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Perry.
An attempted straight right counter from McKenna misses the target.
Perry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McKenna moves away.
McKenna lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
Perry moves out of range as McKenna strikes.
McKenna swings for the body but Perry moves out of range.
McKenna throws a right and a left that Perry avoids nicely.
Nice defenses there by Perry.
Perry takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A big left from McKenna misses.
McKenna misses with a straight right.
McKenna misses with a looping left.
Perry takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McKenna moves out of range as Perry strikes.
McKenna throws a jab when Perry was well out of range.
McKenna scores with a jab to the head. #T2#
Perry moves out of range of the strikes.
McKenna bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McKenna listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Perry misses with a jab, cross combination.
McKenna stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McKenna cracks Perry with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Perry fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McKenna manages to avoid it.
Perry throws a right and a left that McKenna avoids nicely.
A big left from McKenna misses.
McKenna misses with a hook. Perry ducked under it nicely.
A slow jab from McKenna misses its intended target.
McKenna cracks Perry with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Perry ducks under a wild hook from McKenna.#T3#
McKenna throws a lazy right hand but Perry sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A cross from McKenna lands.
A leg kick checked by Perry.
McKenna throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Perry slips a straight right by McKenna.
Perry swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McKenna counters with a stiff right hand.
Some wild striking there from Perry.
McKenna misses with a hook.
McKenna misses the body punch
letting Perry counter with a right hand.
Perry misses with a few strikes there.
McKenna throws a body shot but no joy.
Perry is looking for the big counter here.#T4#
Perry tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gus McKenna is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Perry clobbers McKenna with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Perry walks into a stiff left hand from McKenna.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Perry throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Perry looks to land a left hand but McKenna moved out of range nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Perry checks a leg kick.
Perry fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Perry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McKenna was well out of range. Poor timing from Perry.
McKenna throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As McKenna backs off Perry throws a huge counter combo but McKenna manages to avoid it all.
McKenna scores with a decent looking hook.
McKenna misses with a leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Perry misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McKenna.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gus McKenna dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
McKenna avoids the body shot from Perry.
Perry has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Perry lands a nice looking body shot.
McKenna ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McKenna throws a leg kick that is checked
and Perry counters with a stiff right hand.
Perry 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.
McKenna misses with a straight right.
Perry scores with a body shot.
McKenna throws an overhand right that lands on Perry's shoulder, as Perry tries to avoid the shot.
McKenna looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKenna works over Perry's head and body with a nice combination.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Perry.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perry throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T1#
Perry misses with the ground and pound.
Perry working the ground and pound but McKenna is defending the strikes.
Perry throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Perry cracks McKenna with a big right hand but McKenna just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
McKenna is not content to let Perry control the position.
Check out the look on Perry's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Perry tries to move to mount but McKenna blocks the move with his legs.
Perry working the strikes but McKenna uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Kyrie Perry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
McKenna has his hands clasped together around Perry's back. He's all about the action.
Perry is nestled in close to McKenna, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Perry tries to pass to full mount but McKenna defends it.
McKenna avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Perry.
Perry sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McKenna defending well though.
Perry is thwarting McKenna's attempts to control the position.
Perry is looking to advance position but McKenna won't allow it. #T3#
McKenna keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Perry missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Perry thows a huge punch but McKenna dodges it nicely.
McKenna has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Perry is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Perry not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McKenna is not content to let Perry control the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McKenna misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Perry! But no joy.
McKenna tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Perry manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice cross by McKenna.#T4#
McKenna misses with a left hand
and Perry counters with a nice body shot.
Perry takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A jab from Perry misses.
Perry throws a big shot that misses.
McKenna misses with a hook
and Perry counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McKenna thinking.
Perry throws a poor cross that misses
and McKenna counters with a leg kick.
Perry fails with a takedown attempt.
McKenna is looking to counter punch.
A jab from McKenna misses.
Perry walks into a left hand.
Gus McKenna is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Perry throws a series of punches but McKenna avoids them all with ease.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kyrie Perry comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McKenna 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gus McKenna!

A pretty intense looking Gus McKenna took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

 

Event: MMAHelsinki - 88     
Date:   Jan 07, 2017
#R1#
McKenna fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McKenna.
Pulis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McKenna. McKenna obviously looking to wear him down.
Pulis throws a hook but McKenna blocks it.
McKenna throws an overhand right that lands on Pulis's shoulder, as Pulis tries to avoid the shot.
Pulis tries to clinch up.#CL#
Pulis clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Pulis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pulis connects with a body shot that sends McKenna's belly button to the back.
McKenna loads up on a big right hand but Pulis slips the punch.
Pulis scores with a jab to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Gus McKenna has been cut.
McKenna looks to land a right hand but Pulis moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Pulis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pulis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McKenna.
Pulis throws a shot from downtown. McKenna moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like McKenna was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pulis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McKenna manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McKenna dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Pulis closes the distance and pushes McKenna back into the cage.#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McKenna.
McKenna pushes Pulis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
McKenna manages to break the clinch.
McKenna loads up on a big right hand but Pulis slips the punch.
McKenna with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL#
Pulis moves into the clinch.
McKenna misses with the head strike. #BC#
Pulis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McKenna needs to keep his hands up - Pulis had a free shot at his head there.
Pulis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pulis is looking to clinch but McKenna is avoiding it.
McKenna tries a head kick but it misses.
Pulis takes a swing at McKenna's ribcage but misses.
Pulis misses the jab.
McKenna swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pulis cracks McKenna with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pulis looks to land a right hand but McKenna moved out of range.
Pulis seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pulis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McKenna throws out the jab. #KD#
Pulis drops McKenna with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but McKenna looks back up at him and smiles so Pulis waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#
McKenna is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Gus McKenna's cut even more.
McKenna bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pulis's head backwards.
McKenna is still on wobbly legs! Can Pulis finish him?
McKenna lands a glancing blow to the side of Pulis's head.
McKenna seems to have recovered his senses.
Pulis is looking to clinch.
McKenna blocks a jab.
McKenna looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McKenna throws a nice head kick!
Pulis swings for the body but McKenna moves out of range.
Jasper Pulis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Pulis feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends McKenna sprawling to the canvas! McKenna rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Pulis finish him?!
McKenna scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McKenna wants to clinch.
A low kick from McKenna misses
and Pulis counters with a crisp right that sends McKenna to the canvas! Pulis follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jasper Pulis!

 

Event: MMAHelsinki - 83     
Date:   Dec 16, 2016
#R1#
Ysengrin misses with a straight left.
Ysengrin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McKenna throws a hook but Ysengrin blocks it.
Ysengrin throws a counter high kick but McKenna was just alert enough to avoid it.#CL#
Ysengrin forces McKenna back against the cage and clinches.
Ysengrin throws a punch but it's blocked by McKenna.
Ysengrin misses with a punch on the inside.
Ysengrin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Gus McKenna has been cut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McKenna just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ysengrin's brow.
Ysengrin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ysengrin lands a shoulder strike.
Ysengrin is leaning against McKenna and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ysengrin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McKenna backwards.
McKenna misses with some punches.
McKenna throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ysengrin blocks it with crossed arms.
A short uppercut from Ysengrin.
McKenna swings wildly with an uppercut but Ysengrin uses good head movement to avoid it.
McKenna lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ysengrin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ysengrin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ysengrin scores with a shoulder strike.
McKenna on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from McKenna fails to land.
Ysengrin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ysengrin lands a left hand that snaps the head of McKenna backwards.
Ysengrin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McKenna backwards. #KD#
Ysengrin drops McKenna onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! McKenna is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#
McKenna is rocked!
A short left from Ysengrin.
McKenna is still on wobbly legs! Can Ysengrin finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McKenna misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ysengrin has McKenna pressed against the cage, preventing McKenna from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch on the inside from Ysengrin fails to land.
Ysengrin pushes McKenna back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ysengrin lands a nice shot to the body.
McKenna looks winded!
Ysengrin throws a head punch that misses.
Ysengrin pushes McKenna back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ysengrin gets through McKenna's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ysengrin creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends McKenna's eyes rolling into the back of his head! McKenna drops to his knees and Ysengrin pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dave Ysengrin!
Dave Ysengrin retains his heavyweight title!
After the fight, Dave Ysengrin 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: MMAHelsinki - 75     
Date:   Nov 15, 2016
#R1#
Wyatt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McKenna.
Wyatt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McKenna.
A big right from Wyatt misses.
Wyatt scores with a punch to the head.
Wyatt slips under a jab from McKenna.
Wyatt throws out a loose jab but McKenna uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good exchange - Wyatt coming out on top.#CUT2#
It looks like Gus McKenna has been cut.
McKenna digs a good hook to Wyatt's body.
McKenna uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wyatt.
Wyatt throws a body punch but McKenna moves out of range.
Wyatt looks to land a left hand but McKenna moved out of range nicely.
As Wyatt backs away, McKenna returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wyatt blocks a jab.
Wyatt wants to clinch but McKenna slips to the side
and McKenna counters with a nice low kick that buckles Wyatt's knee momentarily.#CL2#
Wyatt has McKenna up against the cage in a clinch.
Wyatt can't find room to land a body shot as McKenna controls the action. #T1#
Wyatt struggles to land a body shot inside as McKenna controls his hands.
McKenna misses with a hook to the ribs.
McKenna blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wyatt tries to work over McKenna's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wyatt scores with a shoulder strike.
Wyatt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McKenna backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
McKenna slowing the pace effectively.#BC#
McKenna breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Wyatt closes the distance and clinches.
McKenna misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Wyatt manages to break the clinch.
A slow jab from Wyatt misses its intended target.
McKenna misses with an uppercut. Wyatt saw that one coming.
Wyatt misses with a few strikes there.
Wyatt walks into a jab.
Wyatt misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McKenna counters with a straight right hand.
Derp Wyatt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Wyatt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McKenna.
An attempted straight right counter from McKenna misses the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by McKenna.
McKenna tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Wyatt manages to circle out of the way.
McKenna keeps the fight on the outside.
Wyatt tries to work over McKenna's front leg with a kick but McKenna checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wyatt. McKenna does a little dance to reset his feet.
McKenna buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McKenna definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wyatt misses the jab.
McKenna appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wyatt on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wyatt swings away with a body shot that misses
and McKenna connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wyatt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McKenna counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McKenna takes a swing at Wyatt's ribcage but misses.
Wyatt with a hook.
Wyatt just misses with a punch to the body.
McKenna moves out of range of the body kick from Wyatt. #CL2#
Wyatt darts in and clinches McKenna up against the cage.#T3#
McKenna cracks Wyatt with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Wyatt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McKenna uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wyatt.
Wyatt looks to score with a jab to the body but McKenna is just out of range.
Nice body punch from McKenna.
McKenna slips a jab from Wyatt.
McKenna circles away from the clinch attempt.
McKenna is looking to counter punch.
A clash of legs there as McKenna blocks the low kick.
Wyatt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A lazy left from McKenna finds it's target.
McKenna throws a chopping leg kick but Wyatt manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wyatt was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Wyatt throws a body shot but no joy.
Wyatt walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A jab from Wyatt misses.
McKenna defending well as Wyatt loads up on a big left hand.
McKenna throwing a counter right hand but Wyatt manages to avoid it.#T4#
Wyatt misses with a right hand
and Wyatt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McKenna misses the jab.
Wyatt finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wyatt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McKenna gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wyatt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McKenna.
McKenna throws a big shot that misses.
McKenna lands with a cross.
Wyatt throws a right hand that misses
and Wyatt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wyatt gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McKenna.
Wyatt misses with a low kick as McKenna jumps back.
McKenna with a hook.
Wyatt looks to land a right hand but McKenna moved out of range.
McKenna throws a leg kick which misses Wyatt's front leg but catches the back leg as Wyatt tries to avoid it.
Wyatt misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Derp Wyatt will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gus McKenna'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#
McKenna misses with a straight left.
Jab by McKenna.
That kick from McKenna tenderised Wyatt's leg. Wyatt is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wyatt moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wyatt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McKenna.
McKenna throws a sloppy head kick and Wyatt moves out of range easily.
McKenna on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT2#
Gus McKenna's cut is getting worse.
McKenna takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wyatt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wyatt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McKenna throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wyatt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Wyatt as he connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloppy strikes from Wyatt. Those never looked like landing.
Wyatt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wyatt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T1#
McKenna misses with a straight left.
Wyatt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McKenna defending well as Wyatt loads up on a big left hand.
McKenna fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wyatt throws a lazy uppercut
and McKenna counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McKenna takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McKenna clobbers Wyatt with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McKenna ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McKenna was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wyatt misses with a lunging right hand
and McKenna counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wyatt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McKenna.
McKenna throws a jab but it's blocked by Wyatt.
Wyatt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wyatt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wyatt throws a body punch but McKenna moves out of range. #T2#
Wyatt moves forwards but McKenna connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McKenna smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wyatt moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McKenna misses with an uppercut.
McKenna throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slow jab from McKenna misses its intended target.
McKenna moves away from the strike by Wyatt.
McKenna misses with an uppercut.
Wyatt misses with a left hand
and McKenna cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wyatt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McKenna.
McKenna steps in with a hook that catches Wyatt right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! McKenna follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Wyatt looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gus McKenna!
A determined Gus McKenna didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

 

Event: MMAHelsinki - 72     
Date:   Oct 22, 2016
#R1#
McKenna thuds a left hand into Bob's body.
McKenna slips under a jab from Bob.
Bob tries to clinch there but McKenna circles away.
Bob takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ron Bob seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bob misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McKenna.
McKenna looks to land a left hand but Bob moved out of range nicely.
Bob takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McKenna avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Bob rushes McKenna and presses him up against the cage.
McKenna's coach down at Canadian Top Team was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on McKenna's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bob jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McKenna walks away with a smile on his face. Bob gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McKenna jabs at Bob's body.
A punch lands to the side of Bob 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bob has been working on his balance at Crucible, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by McKenna.
McKenna throws a wild body kick that Bob sees coming a mile off.
McKenna paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bob moves to clinch but McKenna breaks away
enabling McKenna to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice shot by McKenna.
Bob misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1##CL#
Bob moves into the clinch successfully.
McKenna is trying to maintain a safe position but Bob gets an underhook and turns McKenna into the cage.
Bob throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bob tries to score a body lock takedown but McKenna shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ron Bob. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McKenna lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McKenna wants to get back to striking at distance but Bob won't allow it.
McKenna scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
McKenna breaks from the clinch.
McKenna jabs Bob right on the nose. Bob blinks but takes it well.
Bob looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Good leg kick by McKenna there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #CL#
Bob pushes McKenna up against the cage in a clinch.
Bob tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McKenna smiles and moves away. #T2#
Bob fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Bob closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bob lands in his opponent's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McKenna can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bob loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McKenna controlling Bob's posture. #SUB#
Bob is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bob 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.
Bob tries to stand but McKenna is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Bob thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T3#
Bob is fighting to break McKenna's control of his arms but McKenna is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bob pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McKenna is keeping the position for now.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB#
Bob thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bob scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bob postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bob pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McKenna is keeping the position for now.
McKenna seems keen to control Bob's posture.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bob wants to control from the top but McKenna keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jab from Bob.#CUT#
It looks like Gus McKenna has been cut.
Bob fails with a takedown attempt.
Bob takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gus McKenna dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gus McKenna's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
Bob moves into the clinch.#CUT2#
It looks like Ron Bob has been cut.
McKenna tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McKenna has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bob is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McKenna to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Bob wants the takedown. McKenna is fighting it off but Bob persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in McKenna's guard against the cage.#ES2#
McKenna uses the cage to get back to his feet.
McKenna's corner calls for a 1-2. McKenna obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McKenna's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bob connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McKenna scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McKenna fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bob dives in and grabs McKenna's left leg, looking for a takedown. McKenna pushes down on Bob's head and hops out.
Bob throws a right hand that misses
and McKenna connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good standup being displayed there by McKenna as he connects with a hook.
Nice takedown defense from McKenna. No joy for Bob on that attempt.
McKenna looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ron Bob. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bob shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McKenna counters with a straight right hand.
McKenna throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T1#
McKenna lands with a thumping leg kick.
McKenna connects with a single shot there.
Bob fails with the takedown
and McKenna counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McKenna bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McKenna leaves Bob with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McKenna leaves Bob with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bob gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! McKenna gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gus McKenna!
Gus McKenna took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

 

Event: MMAHelsinki - 66     
Date:   Oct 01, 2016
#R1#
McKenna lands the left hand.
Starker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McKenna just misses with a punch to the body.
McKenna scores with a decent looking hook.
McKenna chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McKenna jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McKenna loads up on a big right hand but Starker slips the punch.
McKenna throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Starker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKenna throws a head kick but Starker moves out of range.
Starker is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Starker moves forwards but McKenna connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
Starker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McKenna.
McKenna scores with a nice head shot.
Gus McKenna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Starker walks into a jab.
McKenna throws an overhand right that lands on Starker's shoulder, as Starker tries to avoid the shot.
McKenna moves away from the strike by Starker.
A slow jab from Starker misses its intended target.
As Starker backs away, McKenna returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
McKenna's corner calls for a 1-2. McKenna obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McKenna misses with a hook.
McKenna chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McKenna is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McKenna is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McKenna throws a jab but it's blocked by Starker.
Starker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McKenna. #T2#
McKenna swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab from McKenna.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McKenna getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Starker paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Gus McKenna has been cut.
McKenna lands with a good body shot.
Starker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Starker does it's job there.
Starker keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Starker wants to counter the offense by McKenna and move into the clinch position.
Starker scores with the left hand. McKenna knows he should have avoided that one.
Starker looks to throw the jab but McKenna is out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by McKenna! #T3#
McKenna lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McKenna tries to bum rush Starker with a series of wild strikes but Starker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Starker tries to counter by closing the distance.
Starker takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Starker looks to land a left hand but McKenna moved out of range nicely.
McKenna throws an overhand right that lands on Starker's shoulder, as Starker tries to avoid the shot.
McKenna throws a jab when Starker was well out of range.
Starker tries to clinch but McKenna moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from McKenna on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Starker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT2#
Gus McKenna's cut is getting worse.
McKenna gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Starker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McKenna manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McKenna throwing a counter right hand but Starker manages to avoid it.
McKenna throws an overhand right that lands on Starker's shoulder, as Starker tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
A cross from Starker lands.
Starker slips a jab from McKenna.
McKenna keeps the fight on the outside.
McKenna fires out a quick counter leg kick but Starker just manages to avoid it.
Starker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McKenna connects with a right hand. Starker shakes it off.
That kick from McKenna tenderised Starker's leg. Starker is trying to keep his angry face on.
McKenna throws a hook but Starker blocks it.
Starker staying out of range there.
Starker tries to counter with a clinch but McKenna shakes him off and moves away.#CL2#
Starker clinches up with McKenna and pushes him back against the cage.
Starker struggles to land a body shot inside as McKenna controls his hands.
Starker misses with a punch to the body.
Starker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Starker swings wildly with an uppercut but McKenna uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gus McKenna dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gus McKenna's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Starker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McKenna moves away.
McKenna steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Starker.
McKenna moves out of range as Starker strikes.
Starker lands a jab to the head.
McKenna listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McKenna throws a shot from downtown. Starker moves away and avoids it.
McKenna fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Starker is out of range.
Starker is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Starker just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starker wants to clinch.
Starker swings widly with a right hand
and Starker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Nice uppercut there from McKenna.
A telegraphed right hand from McKenna misses the target.
Starker tries to counter by closing the distance.
McKenna connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McKenna throws a chopping leg kick but Starker manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Starker slips under a jab from McKenna.
Starker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McKenna looks to throw the jab but Starker is out of range.
McKenna throws a shot from downtown. Starker moves away and avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Starker.
Starker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Starker tries to clinch but McKenna is having none of it. #T2#
McKenna waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Starker.
Starker slips under a jab.
Gus McKenna is winning the standup battle so far.
McKenna throws a jab when Starker was well out of range.
Starker misses the jab.
McKenna throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed right hand from McKenna misses the target.
Starker tries to counter by closing the distance.
Starker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Starker checks a low kick from McKenna.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Starker lands a nice shot that snaps McKenna's head back. #CUT2#
Gus McKenna's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
McKenna misses with an uppercut.
Starker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McKenna throws out the jab. #T3#
McKenna swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McKenna has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McKenna there as he acknowledges the shot.
Starker checks a leg kick.
McKenna thows a left - swing and a miss!
Starker checks a low kick from McKenna.
Starker takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice straight punches there by McKenna. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McKenna.
McKenna throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McKenna connects with a right hand. Starker shakes it off.
A jab from Starker finds it's way through McKenna's defenses. #CUT2#
Jeez, Gus McKenna's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Paul Starker!
A relieved looking Paul Starker 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: MMAHelsinki - 61     
Date:   Sep 16, 2016
#R1#
McKenna jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wyatt takes a swing at McKenna's ribcage but misses.
Wyatt lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gus McKenna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wyatt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wyatt moves out of range of the body kick.
McKenna throws a hook but Wyatt blocks it.
Wyatt half committed to a counter leg kick.
McKenna looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McKenna on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McKenna circles away from the clinch attempt
and McKenna counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wyatt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've been told by Wyatt's head coaches at 5 Star Spar Bazaar that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wyatt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McKenna uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wyatt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McKenna.
McKenna throws a body shot but no joy.
McKenna misses with a combination
letting Wyatt counter with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Gus McKenna has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McKenna ducks under a wild hook from Wyatt.
McKenna connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wyatt. Wyatt circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McKenna throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. McKenna darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McKenna's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wyatt under the eye.
Good shot there by McKenna.
McKenna misses with a body kick.
Wyatt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McKenna moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Derp Wyatt has been cut.#CL#
Wyatt moves into the clinch successfully.
McKenna stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wyatt stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wyatt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McKenna's elbow.
Wyatt keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McKenna's efforts to push away.
McKenna misses with a body punch.
McKenna is trying to maintain a safe position but Wyatt gets an underhook and turns McKenna into the cage.
McKenna blocks a body shot from Wyatt.
A right handed body shot lands from Wyatt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wyatt.
Wyatt misses with a punch to the body.
Wyatt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wyatt doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Wyatt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McKennas head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McKenna is trying to break the clinch but Wyatt has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on McKenna's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wyatt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wyatt tries a body shot but McKenna blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wyatt.
McKenna is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wyatt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wyatt keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McKenna's efforts to push away.
Wyatt swings wildly with an uppercut but McKenna uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wyatt has McKenna pressed against the cage, preventing McKenna from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A left hand lands to the body for Wyatt.
McKenna looks winded!
Wyatt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McKenna is trying to stall.
A body shot lands from Wyatt.
A short body shot lands from Wyatt as the two fighters clinch. #T3##BC#
Wyatt manages to break the clinch. #CL#
McKenna tries to keep at a distance but Wyatt has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Wyatt as the two fighters clinch. #BC#
Wyatt breaks from the clinch.
Wyatt scores with a jab to the body.
A punch lands to the side of McKenna 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wyatt scores with a nice strike.
Wyatt throws a right and a left that both miss.
McKenna misses with a left hand
and Wyatt counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! McKenna falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Derp Wyatt!
Derp Wyatt is the new heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Derp Wyatt 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: MMAHelsinki - 54     
Date:   Aug 13, 2016
#R1#
Lesnar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McKenna.
Nice cross by McKenna.
McKenna waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lesnar.
McKenna jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A cross from McKenna lands.
McKenna lands a high kick! #CUT#
It looks like Jamie Lesnar has been cut.
McKenna throws a lazy right hand but Lesnar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lesnar let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McKenna loads up on a big right hand but Lesnar slips the punch.
Lesnar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McKenna.
McKenna's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McKenna duly obliges.
Lesnar with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McKenna to score with a decent uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McKenna lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McKenna misses with a head kick.
Lesnar appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
McKenna takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lesnar takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McKenna throws a jab but it's blocked by Lesnar.
McKenna throws a head kick but Lesnar moves out of range.
McKenna throws a hook but Lesnar avoids it easily.#T1#
McKenna throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lesnar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lesnar throws a jab when McKenna was well out of range.
A head kick misses from McKenna.
McKenna throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lesnar on the side of the head.
Lesnar fails with the takedown.
A little feinted left hand from McKenna on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lesnar catches McKenna with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A big right from McKenna misses.
Lesnar blocks a jab.#KD#
McKenna lands a left and a right that send Lesnar crashing to the mat, dazed. McKenna thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Lesnar has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McKenna scores with a nice right hand. #ROC#
Lesnar is rocked!
McKenna fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Lesnar out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Gus McKenna!
Gus McKenna is the new heavyweight champion!

 

Event: MMAHelsinki - 44     
Date:   Jun 30, 2016
#R1#
Bob shoots for a double leg takedown but McKenna sprawls well. He's pushed Bob's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McKenna looks to land a right hand but Bob moved out of range.
McKenna has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bob doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McKenna cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bob looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McKenna catches Bob with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McKenna scores with a nice strike.#CUT2#
It looks like Ron Bob has been cut.
Bob has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McKenna.
McKenna smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sloppy strikes from McKenna. Those never looked like landing.
Bob blocks a head kick by McKenna. #TD#
Bob throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. McKenna tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bob is in McKenna's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bob throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McKenna can do anything to dispel that myth.
McKenna has control of Bob's left arm, preventing Bob from doing any damage. #T1#
McKenna avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bob postures up in McKenna's guard and throws a big left but McKenna blocks it.
McKenna working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bob.
Bob passes into half guard. #SUB#
Bob is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McKenna defends it well.
Bob thows a huge punch but McKenna dodges it nicely.
McKenna keeping hold of Bob's head, controlling as best he can.
Bob throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
Bob is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bob trying to control from McKenna's half guard. McKenna has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Bob loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bob tries to free his leg and advance position but McKenna is retaining full guard.
McKenna utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McKenna keeping moving, preventing Bob from controlling successfully.
Bob throwing strikes from guard but McKenna blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bob throwing strikes from guard but McKenna blocks nicely.
Bob trying to control the position from guard on top but McKenna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Bob throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McKenna works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McKenna keeping full guard, as Bob tries to pass.
Bob postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McKenna avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bob loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bob landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bob throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McKenna seems keen to control Bob's posture.#T4#
Bob postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McKenna avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bob missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bob throwing strikes from guard but McKenna blocks nicely.
Bob wants to control from the top but McKenna keeps moving.
Bob postures up in McKenna's guard and throws a big left but McKenna blocks it.
Bob throwing strikes from guard but McKenna blocks nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McKenna is pulling down on Bob's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McKenna stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gus McKenna will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ron Bob's cut.
That's time! Bob's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
McKenna scores with the left hand. Bob knows he should have avoided that one.
Bob shoots in looking for a takedown. McKenna tries to sprawl out of it but Bob keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McKenna manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bob seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Gus McKenna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from McKenna - that will leave a mark!
McKenna fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bob.
Bob shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McKenna defends it nicely.
Ron Bob is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKenna connects with a jab.#T1#
McKenna lands with a thumping leg kick.
McKenna lands with an overhand left.
An inside leg kick lands from McKenna.
McKenna scoring well with a low kick there.
McKenna works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McKenna scores with a hook to the body. Bob takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bob showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McKenna.
Gus McKenna is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab, jab by McKenna - just one landing. #ROC2#
Bob is rocked!
McKenna lands a nice hook to Bob's body. Bob takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McKenna drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Bob right on the button. Bob goes down! McKenna follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! McKenna gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gus McKenna!

 

Event: MMAHelsinki - 39     
Date:   Jun 05, 2016
#R1#
McKenna uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bee.
A little jabbing left from McKenna on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McKenna scores with a hook to the body. Bee takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice uppercut there from McKenna.
Bee takes a jab right on the kisser.
McKenna connects with a jab.
McKenna throws the left hand but Bee avoids the punch easily.
McKenna uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bee.
A countering left hand to the body from McKenna misses.
Bee definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McKenna throws out the jab.
Bee throws a big counter combination but McKenna scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McKenna turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McKenna cracks a nice hook into Bee's ribs.
McKenna scores with a 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!
McKenna scores with a jab.
Bee throws a big shot that misses.
McKenna lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bee blocks a head kick by McKenna.
Bee throws an off balance right hand
and McKenna makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McKenna lands a nice hook to Bee's body. Bee takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
McKenna dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McKenna lands a body shot.
Bee is breathing heavily.
McKenna thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bee if he has to take too many more of those.
Bee misses with an uppercut. McKenna saw that one coming.
McKenna with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McKenna comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McKenna scores with a body shot.
A lazy left from McKenna finds it's target.
McKenna has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
McKenna scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Killer Bee has been cut.
McKenna throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gus McKenna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bee 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.
Bee drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McKenna's corner calls for a 1-2. McKenna obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McKenna lands with a shot to the body.
Bee throws a jab but it's blocked by McKenna.
McKenna is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bee with a body shot.
McKenna scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T2#
McKenna lands a jab to Bee's midsection.#KD2#
McKenna sends Bee crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! McKenna is motioning to the referee to let Bee up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Bee is rocked!
McKenna lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Oh Bee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McKenna pounces like a tiger and cracks Bee with a vicious hook! Bee is down but not out! McKenna follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gus McKenna!

 

Event: MMAHelsinki - 33     
Date:   Apr 30, 2016
#R1#
McKenna misses with an uppercut
and Palmeri cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Palmeri misses with a body shot.
McKenna cracks a nice hook into Palmeri's ribs.
McKenna throws a solid leg kick but Palmeri takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McKenna.
McKenna throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Palmeri counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for McKenna!
Sloppy strikes there by Palmeri.
McKenna is trying to control Palmeri's posture but Palmeri avoids it.
Palmeri lands some shots froms side control.
McKenna is trying to control Palmeri's posture but Palmeri avoids it.
Sloppy strikes there by Palmeri.
McKenna managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Palmeri. #T1#
Sloppy strikes there by Palmeri.
McKenna tries to buck Palmeri off but Palmeri is having none of it.
Palmeri 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.
Palmeri working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Palmeri misses with the ground and pound.
McKenna defending against the ground and pound.
McKenna takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#CUT#
It looks like Gus McKenna has been cut.
McKenna looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McKenna struggling a bit here.
McKenna on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Palmeri working away.
Palmeri tries to score with some ground and pound. McKenna controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Palmeri misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Palmeri advances nicely into full mount.
McKenna can't escape the position.
McKenna in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #CUT#
The cut above Gus McKenna's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Frankie Palmeri!
Frankie Palmeri retains his heavyweight title!

 


 


 


 


 


 

 
 
 
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