Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: D49 Jacquard v Nystrom
Date: May 13, 2017

#R1#
Von Richthoffen misses with a looping right.
Von Richthoffen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Von Richthoffen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Von Richthoffen is looking to clinch.
Kontio shoots in looking for a takedown but Von Richthoffen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kontio's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kontio shoots in for a double leg but Von Richthoffen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kontio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Von Richthoffen.
Von Richthoffen stuffs the takedown.
Manfred Von Richthoffen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pyry Kontio.#CL#
Kontio tries to keep at a distance but Von Richthoffen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Von Richthoffen scores with a shot to the side of Kontio's head.
Kontio prevents a body shot from Von Richthoffen.
Von Richthoffen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kontio backwards.
Von Richthoffen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Von Richthoffen stalls.
Von Richthoffen digs a right hand into Kontio's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kontio's gas tank.
Von Richthoffen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kontio.
Von Richthoffen gets underhooks to prevent Kontio's takedown attempt.
Kontio's coach down at 3Band MMA ($500/week) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kontio's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Von Richthoffen pushes Kontio back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T1#
Kontio tries for a takedown. No joy.
Von Richthoffen pushes Kontio back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kontio looks winded!
Von Richthoffen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kontio has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Von Richthoffen after a bit of a struggle.
Kontio tries for a takedown but Von Richthoffen manages to get underhooks.
Von Richthoffen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kontio has Von Richthoffen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Von Richthoffen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Von Richthoffen has Kontio pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kontio manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Still in the clinch, Von Richthoffen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Von Richthoffen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Von Richthoffen scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Von Richthoffen.
Kontio changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Von Richthoffen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Von Richthoffen cracks Kontio with a good jab.#ROC#
Kontio is rocked!
Von Richthoffen ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Kontio out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Manfred Von Richthoffen!
Manfred Von Richthoffen made sure to mention his sponsor, Urban Fighter in his post fight interview.

Event: Revolution XC 15
Date: Mar 05, 2017

#R1#
Kontio dives in and grabs Lennon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lennon pushes down on Kontio's head and hops out.
Lennon feinted with a counter takedown.
Kontio throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lennon's waist but Lennon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kontio off to one side.
Lennon feinted with a counter takedown.
Lennon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kontio.
Lennon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kontio sprawls and moves away.
Kontio throws a big shot that misses.
Kontio with a poor takedown #CL#
and Lennon counters by moving into the clinch.
John Lennon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pyry Kontio.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kontio is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lennon gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kontio is trying to drag Lennon to the mat but Lennon just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
I was talking to Lennon's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kontio wants a takedown.
Lennon pressing his opponent against the cage. #T1#
Kontio has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lennon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lennon prevents the takedown attempt.
Lennon is stalling here.
A bit of stalling here from Lennon.
Kontio is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lennon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lennon takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kontio wants to take the fight to the mat but Lennon manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kontio wants a takedown.
Lennon stalling the fight.
Kontio drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kontio tries for a takedown but Lennon manages to get underhooks. #T2#
Kontio looking for a takedown.
Kontio has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lennon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kontio can't get the takedown.
Kontio looking for a takedown.
Kontio has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lennon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kontio drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lennon pulls his leg out and moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kontio.
Lennon attempts a counter takedown but Kontio avoids it well and moves away.
Kontio fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kontio is defended easily by Lennon.#T3#
Kontio shoots in looking for a takedown but Lennon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kontio's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lennon staying out of range there.
Lennon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Pyry Kontio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lennon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A telegraphed right hand from Kontio misses the target.
Lennon slaps away a takedown attempt from Kontio, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lennon attempts a counter takedown but Kontio avoids it well and moves away.
Kontio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lennon.
Kontio is looking to clinch but Lennon is avoiding it.
Kontio shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lennon sprawls well. Lennon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kontio gets slowly back to his feet.
Lennon is looking to counter the offense by Kontio and move into the clinch.
Lennon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kontio.
Lennon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T4#
Lennon stuffs the takedown attempt from Kontio. Kontio gets slowly back to his feet.
A slow jab from Kontio misses its intended target.
Lennon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kontio shoots and misses #CL#
and Lennon counters by clinching up.
Lennon dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Lennon content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lennon effectively controlling the action here.
Lennon stops a takedown attempt from Kontio.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kontio has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lennon after a bit of a struggle.
Kontio tries for a takedown but Lennon manages to get underhooks.
Lennon leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kontio tries to score a body lock takedown but Lennon shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Lennon dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Kontio shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice takedown defense from Lennon. No joy for Kontio on that attempt.
Kontio shoots in but Lennon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lennon feinted with a counter takedown.
John Lennon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pyry Kontio.
A big right from Kontio misses.
Lennon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lennon takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lennon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kontio.
As Kontio tries to get set, Lennon tries to push him back and clinch up but Kontio manages to avoid the attempt.
Kontio misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Lennon moves into the clinch.
Lennon is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Kontio tightens his grip and picks Lennon up, before dumping him to the ground. Lennon manages to land in guard.
Lennon wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kontio is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1##SUB2#
Kontio drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lennon looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lennon looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lennon! #REVR#
Kontio tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lennon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lennon tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kontio's legs.
Lennon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kontio can do to turn this around?
Lennon takes a little break here. Kontio wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Kontio can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
The referee asks Lennon politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Lennon prefers to stall for the moment though.
Kontio is looking for a sweep.
Lennon tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Kontio is trying to control Lennon's posture but Lennon avoids it.
You can see the frustration on Kontio's face as Lennon controls the position.
Kontio is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Lennon controlling the position from side mount.
Lennon tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Kontio is trying to improve his position.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lennon working away.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kontio throws a shot from downtown. Lennon moves away and avoids it.
Lennon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kontio shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lennon as he avoids it easily.
Lennon wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kontio fails to land the takedown.
Kontio throws a jab but it's blocked by Lennon.
Lennon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD2#
Kontio shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kontio was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Kontio tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lennon regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Pyry Kontio will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kontio shoots in looking for a takedown but Lennon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kontio's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kontio shoots for a double leg takedown but Lennon sprawls well. He's pushed Kontio's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kontio tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lennon defends well and Kontio ends up having to push Lennon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
As Kontio tries to get set, Lennon tries to push him back and clinch up but Kontio manages to avoid the attempt.
John Lennon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pyry Kontio.
Kontio throws a looping overhand right but Lennon ducks down to avoid it.
Lennon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lennon stuffs the takedown attempt from Kontio. Kontio gets slowly back to his feet.
Lennon is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kontio.
Kontio has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Lennon is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Lennon stuffs the takedown attempt from Kontio. Kontio gets slowly back to his feet.
Kontio 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.
Lennon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lennon seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kontio fails to land the takedown.
Kontio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kontio misses with a hook #CL#
and Lennon holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T1#
Kontio is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lennon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kontio tries to score a body lock takedown but Lennon shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lennon will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kontio up against the cage.
Kontio has Lennon pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lennon manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kontio letting Lennon take a breather here.
Lennon dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kontio changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lennon fights it off and pushes away nicely.
John Lennon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kontio misses with a hook #CL#
and Lennon holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lennon is stalling here. #T2#
The referee calls for Lennon to work.
Lennon taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by John Lennon.
Kontio shoots in looking for a takedown. Lennon tries to sprawl out of it but Kontio keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lennon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lennon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lennon slips under a jab.
Lennon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kontio shoots in but Lennon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lennon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kontio sprawls and moves away.
Kontio fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Kontio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lennon.
Kontio looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lennon is fending him off so far but Kontio persists. Nope, Lennon circles away and we're back to standing.
Kontio connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lennon's hands.
Kontio shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lennon as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Kontio dives in and scores a takedown into Lennon's guard.
Kontio makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lennon holds on and takes a little breather.
Kontio throws a strike but Lennon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Lennon tries to free his leg and advance position but Kontio is retaining full guard. #T4#
Lennon is working hard here to advance position.
Pyry Kontio has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Kontio working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lennon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lennon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kontio manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lennon manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Lennon has Kontio pulled in close to control his posture.
Kontio trying to control but Lennon is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kontio being controlled here momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Lennon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lennon 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Lennon!
In his post fight interview, John Lennon started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Revolution XC 12
Date: Jan 10, 2017

#R1##CL#
Carter clinches up with Kontio and pushes him back against the cage.
Kontio changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Carter fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Carter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kontio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Carter circles away from the clinch attempt.
Carter takes a swing at Kontio's ribcage but misses.
Kontio fails with the takedown.
Carter swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kontio shoots and misses
and Carter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Michael Carter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pyry Kontio.
Carter digs a good body shot into Kontio's ribs.
Kontio tries to score a power double leg takedown but Carter sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kontio somewhat.
Kontio gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kontio takes one to the side of the head. #CL#
Kontio tries to keep at a distance but Carter has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kontio wants a takedown but no success here.
Carter lands a left hand. #T1#
Kontio can't get the takedown.
Kontio is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kontio has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Carter avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Carter lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kontio is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Carter gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kontio has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Carter is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Carter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kontio wants a takedown but no success here.
A short body shot lands from Carter as the two fighters clinch.
Kontio looks winded!
A shot in the inside from Carter.
Still in the clinch, Carter scores with a nice short uppercut.
Carter scores with a hook to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Carter creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Carter.
Nice body punch from Carter.
Carter lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kontio or not.
A left hand lands to the body for Carter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Carter lands a hook that snaps the head of Kontio backwards.
Carter lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kontio or not.
Carter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kontio backwards. #T2#
Carter lands with a light punch inside.
Carter lands a shoulder strike. #ROC#
Kontio is rocked!
Carter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kontio backwards.
Kontio is still on wobbly legs! Can Carter finish him?
Carter stalling in the clinch.
Carter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kontio has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Carter seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kontio can turn it around.
Carter is struggling to control the position.
Carter works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kontio tries for a takedown. No joy.
Stalling in the clinch from Carter.
Carter lands an uppercut.
Kontio goes for a takedown in the clinch but Carter prevents it.
A right hand to the body from Carter.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Carter creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Carter leaning his opponent against the cage.
Carter pushes Kontio against the cage. Carter is working some dirty boxing. Carter pushes off with a quick right hook! Kontio goes down! Kontio tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Carter moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Carter!
Michael Carter really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Hellbent logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: Revolution XC 10
Date: Dec 10, 2016

#R1#
Kontio has his takedown stuffed
and Tariaksuq counters with a right hand to the body.
Kontio misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Kontio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd cheers as Tariaksuq lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kontio doesn't seem phased though.
Kontio's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tariaksuq connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kontio scrambles back to his feet.
Kontio dives in and grabs Tariaksuq's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tariaksuq pushes down on Kontio's head and hops out.
Tariaksuq fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kontio manages to avoid it.
Kontio attempts a counter takedown but Tariaksuq avoids it well and moves away.
Tariaksuq keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pyry Kontio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kontio misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It seemed like Tariaksuq was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kontio dives in for a single leg takedown but Tariaksuq sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tariaksuq! But no joy.
Kontio has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tariaksuq finds it's way round the side to connect with Kontio's head.
Tariaksuq scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tariaksuq scores with a punch to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab from Kontio misses.
Tariaksuq displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kontio.
Kontio seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Pyry Kontio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Tariaksuq ducks under a wild hook from Kontio.
Kontio gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tariaksuq.
Kontio shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tariaksuq as he jumps to the side.
Nice jab there from Tariaksuq.
Kontio tries to clinch up.
Kontio moves forwards but Tariaksuq connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kontio throws a jab when Tariaksuq was well out of range.
Tariaksuq 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.
Nice shot lands for Tariaksuq.
Kontio takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tariaksuq keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #TD#
Kontio shoots in and bounces Tariaksuq off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Tariaksuq scrambles and gets back to his feet. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kontio tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tariaksuq defends well and Kontio ends up having to push Tariaksuq into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kontio is defended easily by Tariaksuq.
Tariaksuq defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kontio.
Tariaksuq fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kontio jabs Tariaksuq to the body, keeping him at a distance.#TD#
Kontio looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Tariaksuq pulls Kontio in close to prevent any damage.
Kontio with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kontio throwing strikes from guard but Tariaksuq blocks nicely. #T3#
Tariaksuq is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kontio throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Kontio drops back looking for a leg! Tariaksuq is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tariaksuq manages to kick Kontio off! Kontio jumps back into Tariaksuq's guard.
Tariaksuq working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kontio.
Tariaksuq looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kontio chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kontio missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tariaksuq wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kontio throwing strikes from guard but Tariaksuq blocks nicely.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kontio throws a big right hand that misses.
Kontio working some strikes from top position.
Kontio slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kontio wants to control from the top but Tariaksuq keeps moving.
Tariaksuq keeping full guard, as Kontio tries to pass.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Issumatar Tariaksuq dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Kontio walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#TD#
Kontio dives in and scores a takedown into Tariaksuq's guard.
Tariaksuq working a defensive guard here.
Pyry Kontio overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kontio trying to control the position from guard on top but Tariaksuq is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kontio missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kontio accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tariaksuq can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kontio's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1#
Kontio wants to control from the top but Tariaksuq keeps moving.
Kontio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kontio is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tariaksuq is pulling down on Kontio's head to control his posture.
Tariaksuq trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tariaksuq keeping moving, preventing Kontio from controlling successfully.
Tariaksuq pulls Kontio in close to prevent any damage.
Kontio controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tariaksuq throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kontio stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kontio fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tariaksuq looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tariaksuq throws a nice looking combination but Kontio bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kontio shoots and misses
and Tariaksuq counters with a left to the body.
Tariaksuq bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kontio's head.
Tariaksuq misses with the combination.
Kontio throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tariaksuq counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tariaksuq misses with a wild combination.
Tariaksuq throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kontio's head.#T3#
Kontio misses with a straight left.
Kontio looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tariaksuq is fending him off so far but Kontio persists. Nope, Tariaksuq circles away and we're back to standing.
Tariaksuq looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pyry Kontio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kontio misses the jab.
A little jabbing left from Tariaksuq on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kontio drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kontio shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tariaksuq as he avoids it easily.
Issumatar Tariaksuq is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tariaksuq bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kontio's head backwards.
Tariaksuq lands with a cross.
Kontio misses the jab.
Kontio fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tariaksuq lands with a cross.
Issumatar Tariaksuq seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kontio drops his hands momentarily and Tariaksuq takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tariaksuq lands a body shot. #T4#
Kontio throws a big shot that misses.
A shot to the liver by Tariaksuq. Beautiful body shot.
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!
Kontio misses with a body punch
and Tariaksuq counters with a stiff right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tariaksuq, as that shot connected. #ROC2#
Kontio is rocked!
Tariaksuq cracks Kontio with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Kontio tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Tariaksuq pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Kontio is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Issumatar Tariaksuq!
Issumatar Tariaksuq decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: ICON Fight NIGHT 4
Date: Oct 16, 2016

#R1#
Carter slips a straight right by Kontio.#TD2#
Kontio bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Carter tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kontio wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ground and pound from Kontio seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
My spies in 3Band MMA ($500/week) inform me that Kontio has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
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Carter tries to improve position but can't.
Kontio misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kontio lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Carter is trying to control Kontio's posture but Kontio avoids it.
Kontio trying to control the position but Carter is working away.
Kontio working the ground and pound. #T1#
Kontio tries to score with some ground and pound. Carter controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Carter wants to control but Kontio postures up.#SUB2#
Kontio is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Carter has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kontio working the body and head with strikes. #SUB2#
Kontio is trying to get an arm triangle but Carter is defending well.
Kontio fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Carter is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kontio off and has taken his back!
Kontio is trying to break free.
Carter has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Kontio.
Kontio tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T2##SUB#
Carter looking to secure an arm triangle but Kontio defends it well.
Kontio is looking to improve his position but Carter isn't that keen on the idea.
The referee warns Kontio that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kontio tries to lock up and control but Carter gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Carter scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kontio is wriggling around trying to escape.
Carter punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Carter cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Carter putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Carter landing punches. #ROC#
Kontio is rocked!
Kontio takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kontio is still in real trouble! Can Carter finish him?#SUB#
Carter looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
A big strike lands for Carter! That's really hurt Kontio and he's turned his back - Carter keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Carter jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Carter!
Michael Carter retains his featherweight title!
After the big win, Michael Carter made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Voodoo Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: Revolution XC 6
Date: Sep 30, 2016

#R1#
Miller defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kontio.
Miller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kontio manages to avoid it.
Kontio shoots in looking for a takedown but Miller manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kontio's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Miller closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kontio to the mat! Kontio manages to get full guard.
Miller wants to control from the top but Kontio keeps moving.
Miller throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Kontio looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Miller must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kontio is on top in guard. #REVR#
Kontio throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Miller working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Miller looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Miller looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kontio pushing down on Miller's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kontio takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Miller can do anything to dispel that myth.
Miller is trying to get back to full guard.
Miller taking some punishment here, with Kontio in his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kontio lands a nice short elbow.
Miller taking some punishment here, with Kontio in his half guard.
Kontio seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kontio uses his free foot to push down on Miller's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Miller. #T2##SUB#
Kontio has control of Miller's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Miller regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Miller regains half guard.
Kontio lands with a punch from half guard.
Kontio is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kontio 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.
Kontio trying to control from half guard but Miller is working away. #T3#
Kontio passes the guard and advances to mount!
Miller really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kontio. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kontio postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Miller looks a forlorn figure.
Kontio dominating with strikes here.
Miller is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Kontio looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Kontio is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T4#
Miller can't escape the position. #SUB#
Kontio is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Kontio extends the arm and Miller is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pyry Kontio!
During a confident post fight interview, Pyry Kontio thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: ICON Fight NIGHT 1
Date: Aug 31, 2016

#R1#
Tariaksuq lands with a slapping head kick.
Kontio tries for a takedown but Tariaksuq circles away easily
and Tariaksuq counters with an outside leg kick.
Kontio throws out a loose jab but Tariaksuq uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kontio takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Pyry Kontio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tariaksuq slaps away a takedown attempt from Kontio, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kontio blocks a head kick by Tariaksuq.
Kontio with a poor takedown
and Tariaksuq counters with a head kick.
Issumatar Tariaksuq has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pyry Kontio.#TD2#
Kontio closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tariaksuq did well to prevent Kontio getting 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!
Kontio scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tariaksuq is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Tariaksuq blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kontio.
Tariaksuq is trying to maintain the position but Kontio is very close to passing his half guard.
Tariaksuq keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1#
Kontio throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kontio trying to control the action but Tariaksuq is working from the bottom.
Tariaksuq wants to control but Kontio is keeping busy.
Kontio lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kontio sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Tariaksuq trying to control here. #SUB2#
Kontio is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tariaksuq is just riding it out for now. Kontio eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tariaksuq wants to control but Kontio is keeping busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tariaksuq manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tariaksuq controlling Kontio's posture.
Tariaksuq keeping moving, preventing Kontio from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Kontio drops back looking for a leg! Tariaksuq is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tariaksuq manages to kick Kontio off! Kontio jumps back into Tariaksuq's guard.
Tariaksuq pulls Kontio in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Tariaksuq utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tariaksuq has Kontio pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kontio misses with a takedown attempt
and Tariaksuq counters with an inside leg kick.
Kontio sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kontio shoots in for a takedown but Tariaksuq shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kontio shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tariaksuq counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Kontio shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kontio on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tariaksuq. Tariaksuq obviously looking to wear him down.
Kontio misses with a takedown attempt
and Tariaksuq counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tariaksuq slaps away a takedown attempt from Kontio, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T4#
Kontio tries for a takedown but Tariaksuq sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kontio with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tariaksuq counters with a big head kick but Kontio shrugs it off.
Tariaksuq displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kontio.
Kontio looks winded!
Kontio tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tariaksuq swivels and escapes.
Tariaksuq thinks about countering with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kontio shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tariaksuq counters with a nice kick to the body.
Kontio shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tariaksuq counters with a leg kick.
Kontio throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tariaksuq thumps Kontio with a low kick.
Nice body kick from Tariaksuq.
Kontio on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Tariaksuq lands with a kick to the temple. Kontio shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Issumatar Tariaksuq is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tariaksuq throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Issumatar Tariaksuq dominated that round.
That's time! Tariaksuq's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Tariaksuq throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kontio's head.
Kontio has his takedown stuffed
and Tariaksuq counters with a big head kick but Kontio shrugs it off. #ROC#
Kontio is rocked!
Tariaksuq drops Kontio with a huge uppercut! Kontio drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Tariaksuq is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Issumatar Tariaksuq!
Issumatar Tariaksuq retains his featherweight title!
A relieved looking Issumatar Tariaksuq 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: RXC 5 King of Smack!
Date: Aug 23, 2016

#R1#
Kontio misses with a takedown
and Kunz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kontio fails with a takedown attempt.
Kunz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A lazy left from Kunz finds it's target.#TD#
Kontio looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kontio drops an elbow to the side of Kunz's head.
Kunz trying to control here.
Kunz trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Kontio manages to pass to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kontio raining down hammerfists from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kontio lands with some strikes.#T1#
Kontio with shots to the head and body - Kunz looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kontio is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kunz can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Kontio working Kunz over with strikes here. #ROC#
Kunz is rocked!
Kunz bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kunz is still in real trouble! Can Kontio finish him?
Kunz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kunz seems to have recovered his senses.
Kontio wants to sweep here but Kunz controlling him for the moment.
Kontio bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kunz's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Kunz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kontio doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kontio manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kontio is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kontio trying to control but Kunz is working from the bottom. #T2#
Kontio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kunz is keeping the position for now.
Kontio wants to control from the top but Kunz keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kontio stands up over Kunz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kontio content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kontio wants to control from the top but Kunz keeps moving.
Kontio cracks Kunz with a solid left hand.
Kontio keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kunz's head.
Kunz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kontio controlling from the top position.
Kontio passes into half guard. #T3#
Kontio lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kontio takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Kontio is looking for a kimura but Kunz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kontio to get the leverage.
Kontio is pressing down on Kunz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kunz is holding on for now.
Ground and pound from Kontio.
Kontio is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kontio looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kunz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kontio scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kunz is looking to improve his position. #T4#
Kontio slips a nice elbow through Kunz's hands, connecting with Kunz's forehead.#SUB#
Kontio is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Kontio is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kunz is just riding it out for now. Kontio eventually gives up the hold.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kontio lands a nice short elbow.
Kontio working Kunz over with strikes.
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. Kontio connects with a nice short shot to Kunz's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pyry Kontio dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Kunz scores with the left hand. Kontio knows he should have avoided that one.
Good exchange - Kunz coming out on top.
Kunz's corner calls for a 1-2. Kunz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kontio is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kunz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
Kontio closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kunz's guard.
Kunz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kontio works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kontio working the head and body with strikes.
Kontio uses his free foot to push down on Kunz's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kunz.
Kunz is looking to improve his position but Kontio isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#T1#
Kontio in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Kontio lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kontio lands with some strikes.
Kontio controlling the pace for now.
Kontio postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kunz looks a forlorn figure.
Kontio lands with some strikes.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Kontio! Kunz is hurt baaadly! Kontio is firing away with more strikes - Kunz is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pyry Kontio!
During a confident post fight interview, Pyry Kontio thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Revolution XC 4
Date: Aug 14, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Jung clinches.
Kontio has Jung pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jung manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kontio has Jung pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jung manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A left hand lands to the body for Jung. #BC2#
Jung escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kontio shoots for a double leg takedown but Jung sprawls well. He's pushed Kontio's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pyry Kontio. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Jung clinches.
Jung gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kontio.
Jung digs a right hand underneath Kontio's ribcage. Kontio let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Jung breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kontio tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jung swivels and escapes.
Jung waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kontio.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kontio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kontio shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jung sprawls well. Jung wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kontio gets slowly back to his feet.
Jung looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kontio tries for a takedown but Jung sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kontio shoots and misses
and Jung counters with a left to the body. #T1##CL2#
Jung closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Jung breaks the clinch. #TD#
Kontio closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kontio lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Jung has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Kontio doesn't defend quickly enough and Jung has managed to lock this one up! Can Kontio escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Jung on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Hop Sing Jung!
After winning the bout, Hop Sing Jung thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Revolution XC 3
Date: Aug 06, 2016

#R1#
Kontio throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vermeer's waist but Vermeer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kontio off to one side. #TD2#
Kontio closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kontio lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kontio throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vermeer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kontio trying to control but Vermeer is working from the bottom.
Kontio passes Vermeer's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vermeer controlling the position for now.#ES#
Vermeer makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T1#
Kontio doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Vermeer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD2#
Kontio changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Vermeer looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB2#
Kontio looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kontio tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Vermeer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kontio on the ground.
Kontio happy to just control the position for now.
Kontio sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Vermeer is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Kontio is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Kontio in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T2#
Vermeer can't do much from the bottom here.
Kontio is looking to take a break and control but Vermeer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kontio might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Vermeer haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Vermeer is looking for a sweep.#ES#
Vermeer sneaks out the side door and pushes Kontio away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vermeer slaps away a takedown attempt from Kontio, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Alexander Vermeer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pyry Kontio.
Kontio shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vermeer counters with a left to the body. #T3#
Kontio has his takedown stuffed
and Vermeer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Kontio tries to keep at a distance but Vermeer has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vermeer lands with a short shot to the head.
Kontio tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vermeer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Vermeer lands a right hand.
Kontio tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vermeer smiles and moves away.
Kontio's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vermeer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kontio scrambles back to his feet.
Vermeer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kontio momentarily.
Vermeer scores with a decent looking hook.
Kontio misses with a takedown attempt
and Vermeer counters with a stiff 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!
Kontio misses with a takedown
letting Vermeer counter with a right hand. #ROC#
Kontio is rocked!
BAM! Vermeer delivers a spinning backfist that drops Kontio like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Alexander Vermeer!
Alexander Vermeer retains his featherweight title!
A less than humble Alexander Vermeer misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Revolution XC 1
Date: Jul 27, 2016

#R1#
Kontio has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Jung counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kontio is trying to drag Jung to the mat but Jung just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jung gets through Kontio's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD#
Jung turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Kontio can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Jung is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kontio has escaped the position, nice work there.
A lull in the action here as Jung stalls from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jung is trying to move to mount but Kontio reverses beautifully and ends up in Jung's guard. #SUB#
Jung had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kontio defends it easily.#T1#
Kontio loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jung working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Kontio avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Jung working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kontio doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kontio manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Kontio got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jung has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kontio has managed to get both his arms back between Jung's legs - danger averted.
Kontio pushing down on Jung's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nice strikes from Kontio there. #T2#
Kontio looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kontio takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Jung has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Kontio escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Kontio!
Kontio lands an elbow.
Kontio in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kontio wants to control but Jung is keeping him busy.
Kontio might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jung haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kontio scoring with punches and elbows.
Jung taking punishment in the form of punches. #T3#
Jung is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kontio connects with a decent elbow.
Kontio is working Jung over with some ground and pound from side control.
Jung gets back to half guard.
Kontio is looking to take a break and control but Jung is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Jung is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kontio pulls his head out easily.
Jung wants to control but Kontio is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Kontio is looking for a kimura here.
Jung is trying to maintain the position but Kontio is very close to passing his half guard.#T4##SUB#
Jung looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kontio seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jung does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Jung looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jung might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kontio wants to take a breather but Jung is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kontio is nestled in close to Jung, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Jung looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Kontio is working for a kimura here but Jung manages to reverse the position and he's now in Kontio's guard.
Jung looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Kontio is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jung is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pyry Kontio will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Kontio shoots in looking for a takedown but Jung manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kontio's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kontio shoots in for a takedown but Jung shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kontio will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jung tries to counter by clinching up but Kontio breaks away and moves out of range.
Hop Sing Jung has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pyry Kontio.#TD#
Jung shoots in and gets a takedown into Kontio's guard.
Pyry Kontio has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jung wants to control from the top but Kontio keeps moving.
Jung is pushing down on Kontio's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kontio is fighting to maintain full guard but Jung has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kontio gets full guard.
Jung won't allow Kontio to sweep him here.
Kontio manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jung manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Jung escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kontio gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jung looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kontio is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Kontio got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jung has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kontio has managed to get both his arms back between Jung's legs - danger averted.#T1##SUB#
Jung has his foot on Kontio's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kontio works his way back into a safe position though.
Kontio is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jung controls Kontio momentarily but Kontio frees himself.
Kontio has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kontio lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jung on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jung tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Jung is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Jung looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kontio's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
Kontio cracks Jung with a solid left hand.
Jung is pulling down on Kontio's head. It's preventing any offense from Kontio, at least for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Jung looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kontio lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kontio is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kontio pushing down on Jung's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kontio is looking to take a break and control but Jung is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kontio is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jung is looking to control Kontio's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jung avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Jung looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Jung gets back to full guard.
Jung looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kontio working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jung's head.
Kontio trying to control the position from guard on top but Jung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Jung is looking for a triangle but Kontio pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Jung is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kontio is aware though and is defending well.
Kontio with a nice head shot there.
Kontio working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jung's head.#SUB#
Jung looking for a guillotine here but Kontio defends easily. #T4#
Kontio not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kontio is in close to Jung's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kontio keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jung's head.
Jung keeping moving, preventing Kontio from controlling successfully.
Kontio is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kontio makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Jung has an active guard here but Kontio has managed to pass into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kontio connects with a nice short shot to Jung's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pyry Kontio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Jung or perhaps it was just good defense by Kontio, which made it look bad.
Kontio shoots for a takedown but Jung saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kontio is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jung sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Kontio looking to score a takedown here. Jung is defending well but Kontio drives through and ends up in Jung's guard.#SUB#
Jung working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kontio doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kontio manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kontio sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jung looking to control but Kontio passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kontio lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jung wants to control but Kontio is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1##SUB#
Jung looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kontio frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kontio is in the full mount, landing strikes.
BOOM! Kontio connects with a massive shot to the dome! #SUB2#
Kontio is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Jung is surviving well by controlling Kontio's body position as best he can.
Kontio lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kontio prevents Jung from getting the reversal.
A nice elbow there by Kontio.
Kontio working Jung over with strikes here. #T2#
Jung is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jung is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Kontio postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jung looks a forlorn figure. #ROC2#
Jung is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jung can't escape the position.
Oh Jung is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kontio tries to control but Jung wriggling away.
Jung seems to have got his legs back now.
Kontio lands a big elbow.
Kontio putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kontio lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jung hang on?
Kontio landing strikes from the mount.
Kontio postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Jung out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Kontio goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!

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

Event: The Island Season 5, 145 lbs, Round 2
Date: Jul 14, 2016

#R1##TD#
Kontio changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. MacArthur looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kontio trying to control the position but MacArthur is working away.
Kontio working the ground and pound.
Kontio trying to control the action but MacArthur is working from the bottom.
MacArthur is trying to get back to half guard.
Kontio lands an elbow.
Kontio trying to control the action but MacArthur is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kontio tries to advance to mount but can't.
MacArthur is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kontio's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T1#
Kontio looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kontio wants to pass the guard but MacArthur is defending well.
MacArthur wants to improve his position but Kontio is controlling well.
Kontio not doing much here.
Kontio lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Kontio is trying to work for a kimura but MacArthur is defending well.
MacArthur is looking to control Kontio's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can MacArthur avoid being mounted?#T2#
Kontio wants to free his trapped foot but MacArthur is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kontio is working hard here to advance position.
Kontio is nestled in close to MacArthur, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kontio has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kontio raining down hammerfists from mount.
Kontio breaks from MacArthur's wrist control and lands an elbow.
MacArthur wants to control but Kontio is having none of it.
Kontio dominating with strikes here.
Kontio has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T3#
Kontio landing strikes from the mount.
Kontio lands with some strikes.
Kontio landing strikes from the mount and MacArthur is in trouble!
MacArthur tries to reverse the position but Kontio maintains control.
Kontio pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
MacArthur tries to hold on but Kontio postures up.
Kontio scoring with strikes but MacArthur is staying in there.
Kontio lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Kontio controlling from the full mount.
Kontio lands with some vicious ground and pound - can MacArthur hang on?
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!
MacArthur sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kontio 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.#T4#
Kontio is thwarting MacArthur's attempts to control the position.
Kontio lands strikes from half guard.
MacArthur is trying to stand.
Kontio lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
MacArthur wants to control but Kontio passes into side.
Kontio wants to control but MacArthur is keeping him busy.
Kontio scoring with punches from side control.
MacArthur is trying to improve his position.
A control attempt from MacArthur but he's now mounted!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pyry Kontio dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Kontio looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kontio shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and MacArthur counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice jab there from MacArthur.
Kontio shoots and misses
and MacArthur counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kontio takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kontio closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
MacArthur jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kontio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MacArthur can do to turn this around?#TD#
Kontio changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. MacArthur looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacArthur is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kontio connects with a decent elbow.
MacArthur can't do much from the bottom here.
Kontio working the head and body with strikes.
MacArthur is trying to control Kontio's posture but Kontio avoids it.
Kontio scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at MacArthur to see if he's OK.#T1#
MacArthur is trying to control Kontio's posture but Kontio avoids it.
MacArthur takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#SUB#
Kontio thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
MacArthur struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Kontio is trying to get an arm triangle but MacArthur is defending well.
Kontio working away.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
MacArthur is not content to let Kontio control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kontio grinds an elbow into MacArthur's temple.
Kontio working the ground and pound.
Kontio lands a decent elbow from side control. #SUB#
Kontio is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but MacArthur is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
MacArthur is trying to escape the position but Kontio is controlling the position.
Pyry Kontio overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
MacArthur is trying to control Kontio's posture but Kontio avoids it.
MacArthur is not content to let Kontio control the position. #T3#
Kontio works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
MacArthur tries to bench press Kontio off him but Kontio keeps the position.
Kontio cracks MacArthur with a big right hand but MacArthur just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #SUB#
Kontio working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kontio working away.
Kontio wants to lay and pray for a moment but MacArthur keeps working.
MacArthur takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #T4#
Kontio working away.
Kontio slows the pace down.
Kontio landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
MacArthur on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Kontio taking a breather here. #SUB#
Kontio tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kontio has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pyry Kontio dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Kontio walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kontio shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and MacArthur cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Kontio is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in MacArthur's half guard.
Kontio tries to pass to full mount but MacArthur defends it.
MacArthur wants to control but Kontio passes into side.
MacArthur sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacArthur on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
MacArthur wants to control but Kontio is keeping busy.
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. Kontio connects with a nice short shot to MacArthur's temple. #T1#
MacArthur on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kontio trying to control the action but MacArthur is working from the bottom.
MacArthur is trying to maintain the position but Kontio is very close to passing his half guard.
Kontio scoring with strikes to the body and head.
MacArthur taking some punishment here, with Kontio in his half guard.
Kontio takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kontio trying to control the action but MacArthur is working from the bottom.
Kontio trying to mount his opponent but MacArthur defends it. #SUB2#
MacArthur looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jyoti MacArthur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Still in half guard, Kontio seems content to control.
Kontio working over MacArthur with some ground and pound. MacArthur looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
MacArthur actively working from the bottom here.
Kontio looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
MacArthur wants to improve his position but Kontio is controlling well.
Kontio is thwarting MacArthur's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
MacArthur looking for submissions off his back.#T3##SUB#
Kontio is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so MacArthur is just riding it out for now. Kontio eventually gives up the hold.
Ground and pound from Kontio.
Kontio looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kontio scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
MacArthur is trying to get back to full guard.
Kontio is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T4#
Kontio is looking to stall here but MacArthur recovers full guard.
Kontio postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
MacArthur is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Kontio frees his head nicely. Oh but MacArthur has switched to an armbar! Kontio is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Jyoti MacArthur!

Event: The Island Season 5, 145 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 13, 2016

#R1#
Kontio has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zmrd.#TD#
Kontio scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nice strikes from Kontio there.
Kontio is nestled in close to Zmrd, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kontio controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Zmrd looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Zmrd has hold of Kontio's hands but Kontio slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kontio lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Kontio is trying for a kimura here. Zmrd looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Kontio wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pyry Kontio!
Pyry Kontio thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: ISLAND COMBAT GAMES
Date: Jun 29, 2016

#R1##TD#
Kontio scores with a takedown into Gonzalez's guard.
Kontio working some strikes from top position.
Kontio postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kontio has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kontio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Gonzalez has his foot on Kontio's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kontio works his way back into a safe position though.
Kontio trying to control the position from guard on top but Gonzalez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kontio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gonzalez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kontio is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kontio is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kontio is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Gonzalez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kontio passes into side control.
Gonzalez taking punishment in the form of punches. #T1#
Kontio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gonzalez keeps working.
Check out the look on Kontio's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #SUB#
Kontio tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kontio has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kontio takes a little break here. Gonzalez wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB#
Kontio tries for a kimura but Gonzalez is defending well.
Check out the look on Kontio's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Kontio landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Gonzalez is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Kontio is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gonzalez has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
Kontio scoring with punches from side control.
Kontio working the body and head with strikes. #SUB#
Kontio tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kontio has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kontio cracks Gonzalez with a big right hand but Gonzalez just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kontio controlling the position.
Kontio grinds an elbow into Gonzalez's temple.
Kontio looks up at the clock and then as Gonzalez takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kontio smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gonzalez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kontio wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gonzalez is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gonzalez taking some punishment here, with Kontio in his half guard.
Gonzalez is trying to get back to full guard.
Kontio working Gonzalez over with strikes. #T3#
Gonzalez is looking to control Kontio's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gonzalez avoid being mounted?
Kontio scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Kontio is working for a submission of some sort.
Kontio scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kontio takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Gonzalez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kontio pulls his head out easily.
Kontio prevents Gonzalez from improving his position.
Kontio scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Kontio seems to be looking for submissions.
Kontio lands strikes from half guard.#T4#
Kontio working the head and body with strikes.
Kontio is trying to control. Gonzalez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gonzalez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kontio scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kontio working Gonzalez over with strikes.
Kontio seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kontio slows the pace down in half guard.
Gonzalez wants to get back to full guard.
Kontio is looking to take a break and control but Gonzalez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kontio seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gonzalez tries to roll over but Kontio keeps him under control.
Kontio lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pyry Kontio dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Kontio has his takedown stuffed
and Gonzalez counters with a nice uppercut.
Gonzalez lands with a good body shot.
Kontio goes for a double leg but Gonzalez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gonzalez continues to drive forward.
Gonzalez slaps away a takedown attempt from Kontio, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pyry Kontio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kontio tries for a takedown but Gonzalez circles away easily
enabling Gonzalez to counter with a crisp jab.
Kontio tries for a takedown but Gonzalez circles away easily
and Gonzalez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kontio tries for a takedown but Gonzalez circles away easily
and Gonzalez counters with a straight right hand.#TD#
Kontio shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gonzalez is trying to defend but Kontio finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T1#
Kontio scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gonzalez is looking for a sweep. Kontio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kontio moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Gonzalez.
Kontio working the ground and pound.
Check out the look on Kontio's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Gonzalez is letting Kontio control him for a moment.
Kontio landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Gonzalez is looking to reverse the position.
Gonzalez wants to control but Kontio postures up.
Gonzalez wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Gonzalez takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Gonzalez is trying to control Kontio's posture but Kontio avoids it.
Kontio works to advance to full mount. Gonzalez defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Kontio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gonzalez can do to turn this around?#T2#
Kontio lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Gonzalez hang on?
Kontio landing strikes, looking to finish!
BOOM! Kontio connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gonzalez is trying desperately to improve position.
Gonzalez is still trying to improve position.
Kontio pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kontio cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Gonzalez is trying desperately to improve position.
Kontio looking to finish Gonzalez with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gonzalez!
Kontio trying to control but Gonzalez is having none of it.
Kontio is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T3#
Gonzalez wants to control but Kontio is having none of it.
Kontio has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Gonzalez's face.
BOOM! Kontio connects with a massive shot to the dome! #ROC#
Gonzalez is rocked!
Gonzalez takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Gonzalez is still in real trouble! Can Kontio finish him?
Kontio cracks Gonzalez with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pyry Kontio!
During a confident post fight interview, Pyry Kontio thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Nate Gonzalez stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sorry I couldn't get it done tonight. I wanna thank my team and I'll be back.'.

Event: Island combat five
Date: Jun 21, 2016

#R1##TD#
Kontio shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pain napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kontio lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #SUB#
Kontio working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kontio working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Pain is looking for a sweep.
Kontio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pain keeps working.
Pain tries to buck Kontio off but Kontio is having none of it.
Pain manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kontio's best efforts.
Kontio lands with a punch from half guard.
Pain trying to get back to full guard but Kontio takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Pain tries to reverse the position but Kontio maintains control.#SUB#
Kontio is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Pain to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Pain shrugs it off.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kontio controlling from the full mount. #T1#
Pain is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kontio trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kontio looking to secure an arm triangle but Pain defends it well.
Pain is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kontio scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Pain?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pain tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kontio landing strikes from the mount.
Kontio looking to finish Pain with some ground and pound. This is bad for Pain!
Kontio looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Pain tries to hold on but Kontio pushes him away.
Pain tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kontio looking to control but Pain is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kontio is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Pain is surviving well by controlling Kontio's body position as best he can. #T2#
Kontio is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Pain can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Kontio tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pain is desperately trying to improve his position but Kontio has a good base and remains in mount.
Kontio landing punches.
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!
Kontio takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pain is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kontio with good strikes from the mount here!
Kontio lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Kontio is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Pain can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Pain is looking to get to half guard.
Kontio in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Kontio controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Pain is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kontio scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Pain in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Kontio working away from the top, dropping strikes.
A nice elbow there by Kontio.
Pain is trying desperately to improve position.
Kontio scoring with strikes but Pain is staying in there.
Kontio lands a heavy elbow.
Pain tries to reverse the position but Kontio maintains control.
Kontio landing shots from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pain keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kontio scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Pain?
Pain is working to get back to half guard. #T4#
Kontio is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Kontio landing shots from mount.
Kontio looking to control but Pain is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pain takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Pain is desperately trying to improve his position but Kontio has a good base and remains in mount.
BOOM! Kontio connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Pain bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Pain wants to pass the guard but Kontio is keeping the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kontio is pulling down on Pain's head to control his posture.
Kontio is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Kontio is trying to control the action in half guard but Pain is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pyry Kontio dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Pain moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Royal Pain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kontio gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pain misses with a low kick as Kontio jumps back.
Pain tests Kontio's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pain darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#TD#
Kontio drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kontio lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kontio makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kontio chips away with some ground and pound.
Kontio is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kontio wants to control from the top but Pain keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kontio scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kontio scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Pain is looking for a triangle but Kontio pushes his legs off easily.
Pain bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kontio's guard. #REVB##T1#
Kontio looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Pain got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kontio has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pain has managed to get both his arms back between Kontio's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Pain drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kontio manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pain has Kontio in his guard.#REVR#
Kontio is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kontio stands up over Pain, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pain has momentary wrist control but Kontio slips an elbow through the middle.
Kontio landing some decent shots from guard.
Pain lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T2#
Pain lands a couple of digs.
Pain wants to pass the guard but Kontio is keeping the position.
Kontio lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Pain had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kontio defends it easily.#SUB2#
Pain is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kontio is aware though and is defending well.
Kontio has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Pain looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kontio cracks Pain with a solid left hand.
Pyry Kontio overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kontio keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pain's head.
Kontio wants to control from the top but Pain keeps moving. #SUB2#
Pain escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kontio gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Kontio distracts Pain with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Kontio drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kontio jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Pain looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pain wants to sweep here but Kontio controlling him for the moment.
Kontio lands a couple of digs.
Kontio lands a couple of elbows.
Kontio lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kontio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pain looking for a sweep. Not yet Pain, not yet.
Kontio is working Pain over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T4#
Kontio postures up. #SUB2#
Pain is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kontio with a nice head shot there.
Pain has momentary wrist control but Kontio slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Pain had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kontio defends it easily.
Pain is breathing heavily.
Kontio with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kontio slips nicely into half guard.
Pain taking some punishment here, with Kontio in his half guard.
Pain throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Kontio scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Pain is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Pain looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pyry Kontio dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3##TD#
Kontio looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Pain!
Kontio cracks Pain with a big elbow.
Pain is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kontio off and has taken his back!
Kontio tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kontio regains half guard.#SUB#
Kontio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kontio flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Kontio gets back to full guard.
Pain with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Pain drops back looking for a leg! Kontio is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kontio manages to kick Pain off! Pain jumps back into Kontio's guard. #T1##SUB#
Pain got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kontio has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pain has managed to get both his arms back between Kontio's legs - danger averted.
Kontio working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pain.
Pain tries to free his leg and advance position but Kontio is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Kontio is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Pain drops back looking for a leg! Kontio is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kontio manages to kick Pain off! Pain jumps back into Kontio's guard.
Kontio wants to sweep here but Pain controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Kontio looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T2##SUB2#
Pain drops back looking for a leg! Kontio is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kontio manages to kick Pain off! Pain jumps back into Kontio's guard.
Kontio trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Kontio has his foot on Pain's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pain works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Kontio had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pain defends it easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pain accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pain trying to control but Kontio is working from the bottom.
Kontio trying to control the position. #T3#
Pain passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Pain wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kontio, who protects the arm well.
Pain working away.
Kontio is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pain's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kontio keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Kontio is looking to control Pain's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kontio avoid being mounted?
Kontio has hold of Pain's hands but Pain slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kontio has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pain is working away from the top position though.#T4##SUB2#
Pain is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kontio sees it coming and defends easily.
Kontio trying to control but Pain postures up. #SUB2#
Pain is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kontio doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pain.
Kontio is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kontio throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Pain looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kontio with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Royal Pain just about did enough to take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Pain cracks the inside of Kontio's front leg.
Kontio shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pain defends it nicely.
Pain lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kontio.
Pain changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kontio takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#TD#
Kontio shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kontio was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kontio landing a few strikes.
Pain tries to buck Kontio off but Kontio is having none of it.#SUB#
Kontio is trying to get an arm triangle but Pain is defending well. #SUB#
Kontio tries for a kimura but Pain is defending well.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T1#
Kontio scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Pain to see if he's OK.
Kontio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pain can do to turn this around?
Pain manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kontio's best efforts.
Pain is looking for a sweep. Kontio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pain is pressing down on Kontio's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kontio trying to control the position from guard on top but Pain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Pain is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kontio defends well.
Kontio chips away with some ground and pound.
Kontio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2##SUB2#
Pain is looking for a triangle but Kontio pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Pain working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kontio doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kontio manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kontio keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pain's head.
Kontio lands a couple of digs.
Pain being controlled here, momentarily.
Pain trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Pain escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kontio gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Pain is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kontio is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Pain wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Pain throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kontio working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pain's head.
Kontio makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kontio lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Pain is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kontio is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kontio is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T4##SUB2#
Pain had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kontio defends it easily.
Kontio postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pain working a defensive guard here.
Pain has momentary wrist control but Kontio slips an elbow through the middle.
Kontio is working Pain over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kontio working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pain's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kontio passes Pain's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Kontio seems to be working for a kimura but Pain defends the submission attempt.
Pain is pressing down on Kontio's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pyry Kontio had his way with Royal Pain in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Pain connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kontio's hands.#TD#
Kontio closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2#
Pain looking for submissions off his back.
Pain is trying to maintain the position but Kontio is very close to passing his half guard.
Pain is looking for a sweep. Kontio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pain moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Pain escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kontio gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kontio scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pain is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Kontio chips away with some ground and pound.
Pain keeping moving, preventing Kontio from controlling successfully. #T1#
Kontio cracks Pain with a solid left hand.
Kontio lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Pain throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kontio passes Pain's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Pain has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Kontio. Oh but Pain has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Kontio goes limp - he's gone! Pain jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Royal Pain!
Royal Pain is the new lightweight champion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Royal Pain made sure he mentioned Leviathan Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: Island combat four
Date: Jun 17, 2016

#R1#
Gonzalez scores with a nice strike.
Kontio fails with the takedown
letting Gonzalez counter with a right hand.
We've been told by Gonzalez's head coaches at Woodhouse's that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gonzalez throws a good cross that connects. #TD2#
Kontio shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Gonzalez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kontio working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gonzalez's head.
Kontio content to stall in guard here.
Gonzalez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Gonzalez is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Gonzalez working for a triangle but Kontio defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gonzalez has momentary wrist control but Kontio slips an elbow through the middle.#T1#
Kontio controlling from the top position.
Kontio wants to control from the top but Gonzalez keeps moving.
Kontio working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Gonzalez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kontio content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kontio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gonzalez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kontio lands a couple of digs.
Kontio is working Gonzalez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kontio stays in close to Gonzalez's body and controls the position.
Kontio connects with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Kontio with a nice head shot there.
Gonzalez throwing strikes off his back to little effect. #SUB#
Gonzalez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kontio passes into side control.
Kontio passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Gonzalez!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kontio working Gonzalez over with strikes here.
Kontio putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gonzalez tries to hold on but Kontio postures up.
Gonzalez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kontio pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kontio trying to control but Gonzalez is having none of it.
Kontio lands a heavy elbow. #T3#
Gonzalez swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Kontio landing punches.
Kontio lands a couple of good shots and Gonzalez has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Kontio throwing damaging strikes from the back! Gonzalez could be in trouble here!
Gonzalez turns into Kontio and is now in his guard.
Kontio is controlling Gonzalez's posture.#SUB2#
Kontio is looking for a triangle but Gonzalez pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Gonzalez content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Kontio has locked up a guillotine! Kontio's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Gonzalez is holding on here and Kontio must be using up a lot of energy. Gonzalez has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Kontio gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Pyry Kontio!
Pyry Kontio is the new lightweight champion!
A relieved looking Pyry Kontio thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Nate Gonzalez had this to say: 'Sorry I couldn't get it done tonight. I wanna thank my team and I'll be back.'.

Event: HISatRunoff3
Date: May 21, 2016

#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stalling in the clinch from Vermeer.
Kontio looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kontio has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vermeer after a bit of a struggle.
Vermeer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vermeer scores with a shot to the side of Kontio's head.
Vermeer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kontio wants a takedown.
Vermeer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Vermeer.
Vermeer lands a right hand.
Vermeer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Still in the clinch, Vermeer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vermeer pushes Kontio back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kontio drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vermeer pulls his leg out and moves away.
Alexander Vermeer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pyry Kontio.
Kontio dives in for a single leg takedown but Vermeer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Vermeer cracks a nice hook into Kontio's ribs.
Vermeer lands a glancing blow to the side of Kontio's head.#TD2#
Kontio fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Vermeer to the ground. Kontio is now in Vermeer's guard.
Kontio missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vermeer is controlling Kontio's posture.
Kontio stops Vermeer from standing up. #T1#
Vermeer looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Vermeer can't keep his opponent in guard - Kontio advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Vermeer is trying to stand up here but Kontio is controlling him well.
Vermeer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kontio.
Kontio prevents Vermeer from improving his position.
Kontio takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kontio is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T2#
Kontio wants to pass to mount but Vermeer is defending the position.
Kontio throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kontio throwing shots but Vermeer is blocking nicely.
Kontio with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kontio throwing shots but Vermeer is blocking nicely.
Vermeer wants to control but Kontio is keeping busy.
Kontio slips a nice elbow through Vermeer's hands, connecting with Vermeer's forehead.#T3##SUB2#
Kontio in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Vermeer tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Kontio!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pyry Kontio!
Pyry Kontio seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Top Dog
Date: Apr 26, 2016

#R1#
Kontio shoots in for a takedown but Monocastor shows good takedown defense.
Pyry Kontio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kontio fails to land the takedown.
Kontio is trying hard to land a takedown here. Monocastor sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pyry Kontio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Monocastor misses with a head kick.
Monocastor scores with a hook.
Kontio definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Monocastor scoring well with a low kick there.
A good leg kick by Monocastor.
Kontio fails with the takedown
and Monocastor counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Monocastor.
Kontio with a lazy takedown attempt
and Monocastor counters with an outside leg kick.
Monocastor is looking to slow Kontio down with leg kicks.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Monocastor has eaten all the pies!
Kontio with a lazy takedown attempt
and Monocastor counters with a flying knee. Nice.
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!
Kontio doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Monocastor counters with a low kick, right behind Kontio 's knee.
Kontio shoots and misses
and Monocastor counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Monocastor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kontio doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Monocastor counters with a nice leg kick.
Monocastor lands a front kick.#TD#
Kontio drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kontio is working Monocastor over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Monocastor is pulling down on Kontio's head to control his posture.
Monocastor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kontio with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kontio working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kontio throws a big right hand that misses.
Kontio wants to control from the top but Monocastor keeps moving.
Kontio lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Kontio working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Monocastor keeping moving, preventing Kontio from controlling successfully.
Kontio will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kontio tries to free his leg and advance position but Monocastor is retaining full guard.
Kontio keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Monocastor's head.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Monocastor holds on and takes a little breather.
Kontio lands a couple of elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kontio throwing strikes from guard but Monocastor blocks nicely.
Monocastor trying to control the position. #T3#
Kontio content to stall in guard here.
Kontio postures up and lands a big shot to Monocastor's brow.
Monocastor looking to control.
Kontio keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Monocastor's head.
Kontio showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kontio trying to control the position from guard on top but Monocastor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Monocastor has his hands on Kontio's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kontio shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Monocastor misses with a hook. Kontio ducked under it nicely.
Kontio shoots in for a takedown but Monocastor shows good takedown defense.
Kontio takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Monocastor lands a glancing blow to the side of Kontio's head.
Kontio shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Monocastor sprawls well. Monocastor wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kontio gets slowly back to his feet.
Monocastor only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Monocastor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blaster Monocastor dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Monocastor lands a head kick. Kontio smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kontio has his takedown stuffed
and Monocastor counters with a low kick, right behind Kontio 's knee.
Kontio blocks a head kick by Monocastor.
Kontio tries for a takedown but Monocastor circles away easily
and Monocastor counters with a big head kick but Kontio shrugs it off.
Monocastor stuffs the takedown attempt from Kontio. Kontio gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pyry Kontio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kontio shoots in looking for a takedown but Monocastor manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kontio's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Monocastor feints a counter leg kick.
Monocastor lands a jab.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kontio.
Kontio has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kontio in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kontio is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Monocastor will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T1#
Monocastor stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kontio fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kontio misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Monocastor is trying to control Kontio's posture but Kontio avoids it.
Monocastor really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kontio. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Monocastor is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Kontio is staying active.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Monocastor trying to control but Kontio flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Kontio is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Monocastor up.
Monocastor looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Monocastor is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Kontio lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Kontio lands shots from the back. #T3#
Kontio throwing damaging strikes from the back! Monocastor could be in trouble here!
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Kontio.
Kontio lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Kontio.
Kontio scores with punches to the body.
Monocastor grimaces as he takes a shot to the body. #SUB#
Kontio patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Kontio is punishing Monocastor with some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kontio is landing with strikes. Monocastor can't take much more of this.
Kontio controlling from the back.#SUB#
Kontio has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Monocastor has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #T4#
Kontio wants to control but Monocastor is keeping busy.#SUB#
Kontio has his arm under Monocastor's chin here. Game over son! Kontio squeezes tightly and Monocastor is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pyry Kontio!
After winning the bout, Pyry Kontio thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: There will be Blood
Date: Apr 17, 2016

#R1#
Babajide dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Kontio closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Babajide's guard.
Kontio stands up over Babajide, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kontio throwing strikes but missing.
We've been hearing good reports from Kontio's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kontio trying to control but Babajide is working from the bottom.
Kontio lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kontio keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Babajide's head.#SUB2#
Babajide has his foot on Kontio's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kontio works his way back into a safe position though.
Kontio looking to sit in guard and control but Babajide gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Kontio escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Babajide gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Kontio throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Babajide escapes and throws Kontio's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T1#
Babajide is looking to take a break and control but Kontio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Babajide tries to move to mount but Kontio blocks the move with his legs.
Kontio sneaks back into half guard.
Kontio is looking to control Babajide's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kontio avoid being mounted?#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Babajide tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kontio knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Babajide wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kontio keeps working.
Kontio moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Babajide looking to pass the guard.
Kontio wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kontio working for submissions but it's allowed Babajide to get to half guard. #T3##SUB#
Kontio with the active half guard here but Babajide passes nicely into side control.
Kontio manages to work his way to half guard, despite Babajide's best efforts.#SUB2#
Babajide is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Babajide in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Kontio tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Babajide!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kingsley Babajide!
Kingsley Babajide is the new lightweight champion!

Event: ISLAND FC 18
Date: Apr 03, 2016

#R1#
Diamond fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Diamond with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pyry Kontio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kontio misses with a takedown
and Diamond counters with a left to the body.
Kontio fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kontio looks for a takedown but Diamond sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pyry Kontio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diamond throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Diamond stuns Kontio with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Diamond lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Diamond scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kontio doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Diamond counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diamond throws a nice outside leg kick.
Diamond lands a nice shot to the body.
Kontio looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kontio takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kontio definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1##TD#
Kontio changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Diamond looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Diamond bucks up and tries to throw Kontio off but instead Kontio has got his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kontio has Diamond flattened out and is raining down punches.
Diamond has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Kontio.#SUB#
Kontio is looking for the choke from the back position but Diamond is controlling his hands well.
Diamond really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kontio. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kontio lands punches and elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kontio tries to keep control of the position but Diamond is staying busy.
Kontio lands punches and elbows.
Kontio is landing with strikes. Diamond can't take much more of this.#SUB#
Kontio is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Diamond trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T2##SUB#
Kontio has his arm under Diamond's chin here. Game over son! Kontio squeezes tightly and Diamond is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pyry Kontio!
Pyry Kontio retains his lightweight title!
Our winner, Pyry Kontio, 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.
King Diamond spoke after the fight, saying 'Thanks to all the fans, I'll be back!!'.

Event: ISLAND FIGHTS 2
Date: Mar 20, 2016

#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kontio.
Kontio shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Herculano but Herculano pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kontio has a takedown stuffed.
Herminio Herculano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pyry Kontio.
Kontio has his takedown stuffed
and Herculano counters with a nice uppercut.
Kontio shoots for a takedown but Herculano saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Herculano is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kontio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herculano defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kontio.
Kontio fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kontio is trying hard to land a takedown here. Herculano sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T1#
Kontio shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Herculano defends it nicely.
Kontio fails with a takedown attempt.
Kontio misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Herculano counters by moving into the clinch.
Kontio fails to pull guard.
Kontio tries to pull guard but Herculano won't allow it.
Kontio fails to pull guard.
Herculano definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Stalling in the clinch from Herculano.
Kontio is trying to pull guard but Herculano has him pressed against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Herculano.
Kontio jumps guard but Herculano turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Herculano scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
Kontio jumps guard but Herculano turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Herculano is stalling here.
Kontio is trying to pull guard but Herculano turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Herculano scores with a shoulder strike.
Kontio's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A bit of stalling here from Herculano.
Herculano digs a right hand underneath Kontio's ribcage. Kontio let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Herculano cracks Kontio with a nice body shot.
Kontio looks winded!
Herculano effectively controlling the action here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kontio jumps guard but Herculano turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kontio tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Herculano slowing the pace effectively.
Kontio tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kontio jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Herculano walks away with a smile on his face. Kontio gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kontio misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Herculano tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kontio manages to circle out of the way.
Kontio shoots in but Herculano avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kontio looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
Kontio dives in and grabs Herculano's left leg, looking for a takedown. Herculano pushes down on Kontio's head and hops out.
Herculano tries to counter by clinching up but Kontio breaks away and moves out of range.
Kontio tries for a takedown but Herculano sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kontio tries to score a power double leg takedown but Herculano sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kontio somewhat.#TD2#
Kontio looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Herculano trying to keep a closed guard but Kontio is proving a slippery customer.
Kontio with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Herculano knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kontio on the ground.#T4#
Kontio's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Kontio drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kontio jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kontio postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kontio is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Herculano wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Herculano wants to get back to his feet but Kontio is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kontio trying to control the position from guard on top but Herculano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herminio Herculano dominated that round.
That's time! Herculano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Herculano stuffs the takedown.
As Kontio tries to get set, Herculano tries to push him back and clinch up but Kontio manages to avoid the attempt.
Kontio misses with an uppercut
and Herculano counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kontio shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Herculano counters with a left to the body.
Kontio tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Herculano swivels and escapes.
Herculano wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Herminio Herculano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pyry Kontio.#TD2#
Kontio scores with a takedown into Herculano's guard.
Herculano looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kontio working some strikes from top position.
Kontio won't allow Herculano to get back to his feet.
Kontio postures up in Herculano's guard and throws a big left but Herculano blocks it.
Kontio slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T1#
Kontio in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #SUB2#
Kontio is trying to get an arm triangle but Herculano is defending well.
Herculano struggling a bit here.
Kontio tries to move into full mount but can't pass Herculano's legs.
Kontio creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Pyry Kontio has got the better of the ground game so far.
A lull in the action here as Kontio stalls from top position.
Kontio lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T2#
Herculano takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
An elbow from Kontio crashes against the mat.
Kontio throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Kontio lands a nice forearm strike. #SUB2#
Kontio is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Herculano knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Herculano on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Herculano tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Kontio is working to tighten his grip on Herculano's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Herculano has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Kontio is really squeezing tight and eventually Herculano passes out! Kontio breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Pyry Kontio!
Pyry Kontio is the new lightweight champion!
Pyry Kontio thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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