Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DFC 37: Cataclysm
Date: Apr 15, 2017

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD#
Nordlund gets caught flat footed, as Neil shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Neil content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Neil working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Neil lands a couple of elbows.
Neil distracts Nordlund with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#ROC#
Nordlund is rocked!
Neil passes into half guard.
Neil is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Nordlund is hurt! He's hurt bad - Neil fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Nordlund from any more punishment! Congratulations to Neil! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Neil!
A victorious James Neil thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated David Nordlund had this to say: 'Not good that I lost my first fight for the new org. But I will bounce back, believe me! Don't write me off..'.

Event: DFC 30: Total Carnage
Date: Mar 24, 2017

#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Four. That snapped Nordlund's head back.
Jonnhy Four seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Four is looking to clinch but Nordlund is avoiding it.
Nordlund looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Four has taken the fight to the clinch.
Four has a couple of punches blocked by Nordlund.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Nordlund has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Four lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Four misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nordlund blocks an uppercut.
Nordlund is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Four pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Four tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Four.
Nordlund looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Four misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Four fails to land. #T1#
Nordlund tries to pull guard but Four won't allow it.
Four lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Four.
Four lands a right hand.
Four working aggressively here.
Four misses with a hook from the clinch.
Four lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Four tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nordlund tries for a takedown but Four manages to get underhooks.
Jonnhy Four has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Nordlund.
Four misses with a hook to the ribs.
Four throws a punch but it's blocked by Nordlund.
Four lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
Four lands a right hand.
Four working aggressively here.
Nordlund fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nordlund is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Four to keep the fight standing.
Four lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nordlund blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nordlund blocking some punches.
Four lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC#
Nordlund is rocked!
Four throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nordlund blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Four gets through Nordlund's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nordlund is still on wobbly legs! Can Four finish him?
Four lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
Nordlund blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Nordlund breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Four closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Nordlund! Four dives in looking to finish! Nordlund is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonnhy Four!
The defeated David Nordlund had this to say: 'Not good that I lost my first fight for the new org. But I will bounce back, believe me! Don't write me off..'.

Event: Helsinki Fighting League: 50
Date: Jan 27, 2017

#R1#
Linkki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Linkki fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT2#
It looks like David Nordlund has been cut.#KD2#
Linkki throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Nordlund tumbling to the canvas!#ROC2#
Nordlund is rocked!
Linkki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Oh Nordlund is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Linkki postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Nordlund covers up, he's hurt! Linkki keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Linkki and the ref steps in to end the fight! Linkki can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lahden Linkki!
A victorious Lahden Linkki thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated David Nordlund had this to say: 'Thanks for giving me the opportunity to fight for the belt. This fight meant a lot to me. I fought the best and I lost to the best so there is nothing to be ashamed about. He's a great champ! But I learn from fights like this and I will come back strong..'.

Event: Helsinki Fighting League: 48
Date: Jan 14, 2017

#R1#
Nordlund throws a body shot but no joy.
Nordlund throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A combination from Nordlund does no damage.
Nordlund chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cudi can pounce on him.
Nordlund swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cudi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cudi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cudi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cudi with a poor takedown
and Nordlund counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nordlund throws a head kick that misses.
Nordlund tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cudi was well out of range. Poor timing from Nordlund.
Nordlund lands a right hook to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Cudi.
Cudi has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nordlund moves out of range of the body kick.
Nordlund lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cudi circles away quickly and effectively.
Cudi looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cudi thuds his right hand into Nordlund's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nordlund throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Cudi's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Nordlund dives in looking to finish as Cudi flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Nordlund's strikes! Nordlund is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Cudi's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Cudi was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Nordlund!
David Nordlund took some time post fight to say the following; 'We got it, baby! I know this is a huge upset, but my coaches and my manager always believed in my power. Now the belt is ours and we won't give it away!'.
Kid Cudi spoke after the fight, saying 'Fuck everybody up in this arena. Ain't nobody thinking bout yo fat asses anyway.'.

Event: Helsinki Fighting League: 45
Date: Dec 31, 2016

#R1#
Kamenov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Nordlund wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kamenov throws a nice head kick!
Kamenov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nordlund circles away quickly and effectively.
We've been told by Nordlund's head coaches at England Fight Club MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kamenov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick by Kamenov misses
letting Nordlund counter with a right hand.
Kamenov misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Kamenov.
Kamenov throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Nordlund to counter with a crisp jab.
Kamenov misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenov looks to land a body kick but Nordlund moved away.
Nordlund tries to counter by clinching up but Kamenov breaks away and moves out of range.
Kamenov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kamenov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nordlund avoids the head kick by Kamenov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kamenov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nordlund feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Kamenov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kamenov throws a head kick that misses.
Nordlund drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kamenov sprawls and moves away.
Nordlund takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #TD#
Nordlund drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
Nordlund drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kamenov dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Nordlund looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kamenov passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Kamenov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nordlund defends it well. #SUB2#
Kamenov seems to be working for a kimura but Nordlund defends the submission attempt.#T2##SUB2#
Kamenov seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Kamenov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kamenov wants to stand up but Nordlund has a hold of him and won't allow it. #SUB#
Nordlund looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Kamenov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nordlund keeps working. #SUB2#
Kamenov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nordlund defends it well. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kamenov seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Nordlund has recovered full guard.
Kamenov advances position into side control!#SU2#
Kamenov decides to stand back up. #T4#
Kamenov tries a head kick but it misses.
Kamenov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kamenov tries a head kick but it misses.
Kamenov lands with a hook. Nordlund tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kamenov lands with a nice combination. Nordlund backs away looking to recover.
Nordlund dives in for a single leg takedown but Kamenov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Grisha Kamenov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kamenov tries a head kick but it misses.
Kamenov clobbers Nordlund with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kamenov throws a right hand that Nordlund ducks under and follows up with a left that Nordlund also avoids with ease.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kamenov throws a hook but Nordlund blocks it.
Kamenov throws a head kick but Nordlund moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grisha Kamenov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Nice body kick there by Kamenov.
Kamenov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Nordlund wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A head kick misses from Kamenov.
Kamenov misses with a head kick.
Kamenov throws a head kick that misses.
Kamenov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kamenov misses with a head kick.
Nordlund throwing a counter right hand but Kamenov manages to avoid it.
A big right from Kamenov misses.
Kamenov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kamenov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nordlund checks it well.
Nordlund shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Nordlund fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kamenov sprawls well initially but Nordlund persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Nordlund seems to be working for a kimura but Kamenov defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Nordlund is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kamenov sees it coming and defends easily.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1##SUB#
Nordlund is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kamenov sees it coming and defends easily.
Kamenov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Kamenov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nordlund is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Kamenov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nordlund is in close to Kamenov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nordlund scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Nordlund is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kamenov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kamenov has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Nordlund keeping moving, preventing Kamenov from controlling successfully. #T2#
Kamenov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kamenov is keen to just control but Nordlund is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Nordlund is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kamenov pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Kamenov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nordlund sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Kamenov is working for a kimura but Nordlund is defending it quite comfortably. #T3##SUB#
Nordlund looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Kamenov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nordlund sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Nordlund looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Nordlund looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Nordlund looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Kamenov seems to be working for a kimura but Nordlund defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Kamenov wants to work for an arm triangle but Nordlund is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Kamenov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nordlund is just riding it out for now. Kamenov eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grisha Kamenov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Kamenov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kamenov throws a leg kick #TD#
and Nordlund decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kamenov's guard.#ES2#
Kamenov pushes Nordlund off and scrambles back to his feet.
Nordlund sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kamenov throws the kick towards the body but Nordlund avoids it.#TD#
Nordlund manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kamenov on his heels. He'll look to pass Kamenov's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nordlund with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Nordlund drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kamenov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kamenov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kamenov! #REVB##T1##SUB2#
Kamenov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nordlund has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Kamenov is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Nordlund looks calm but he's in trouble here. Kamenov gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Nordlund is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Kamenov lets go of the hold and Nordlund can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Grisha Kamenov!
An out of breath Grisha Kamenov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, David Nordlund stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thanks for giving me the opportunity to fight for the belt. This fight meant a lot to me. I fought the best and I lost to the best so there is nothing to be ashamed about. He's a great champ! But I learn from fights like this and I will come back strong..'.

Event: Helsinki Fighting League: 41
Date: Nov 19, 2016

#R1#
Runnisto shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nordlund eats them both and turns towards Runnisto to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Runnisto connects with a single shot there.
Runnisto throws a body shot but no joy.
Runnisto misses with a jab to the body
and Nordlund makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nordlund avoids the body shot from Runnisto.
Nordlund gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nordlund fails with a takedown attempt.
Runnisto connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nordlund on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Runnisto swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Nordlund counter with a right hand.
Iikka Runnisto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Runnisto scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Runnisto scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Runnisto throws a shot from downtown. Nordlund moves away and avoids it.
Nordlund uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Runnisto.
Nordlund on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Runnisto throws the left hand but Nordlund avoids the punch easily.
Nordlund steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Runnisto.
Runnisto swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nordlund counters with a straight right hand.
Runnisto punishes Nordlund's body with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Runnisto gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nice body punch from Runnisto.
Nice body punch from Runnisto.
Runnisto is struggling to control the position.#BC#
Runnisto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Iikka Runnisto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Runnisto stuffs the takedown attempt from Nordlund. Nordlund gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
Runnisto gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
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!
Nordlund has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Runnisto after a bit of a struggle.
Iikka Runnisto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Nordlund.
Come on Runnisto - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Runnisto lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short body shot lands from Runnisto as the two fighters clinch. #BC#
Runnisto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jab by Runnisto.#T3#
Runnisto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nordlund moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nordlund. Runnisto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Runnisto seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nordlund walks into a stiff left hand from Runnisto.
Runnisto lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Runnisto misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nordlund looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A jab from Runnisto misses.
Nordlund throws a series of punches but Runnisto avoids them all with ease. #KD#
Runnisto drops Nordlund with a beautiful combination! Nordlund stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Runnisto is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Nordlund is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like David Nordlund has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Runnisto throws a body shot but no joy.
Nordlund is still on wobbly legs! Can Runnisto finish him?
Runnisto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Nordlund on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nordlund seems to have recovered his senses.
Runnisto throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nordlund on the side of the head. #T4#
Runnisto bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nordlund's head.
Runnisto is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Runnisto shuts the power down on Nordlund. Lights out, game over! Runnisto is your winner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Iikka Runnisto!
Iikka Runnisto retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Iikka Runnisto thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
David Nordlund spoke after the fight, saying 'Thanks for giving me the opportunity to fight for the belt. This fight meant a lot to me. I fought the best and I lost to the best so there is nothing to be ashamed about. He's a great champ! But I learn from fights like this and I will come back strong..'.

Event: Helsinki Fighting League: 40
Date: Nov 05, 2016

#R1#
Nordlund cracks Kamenov with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Grisha Kamenov has been cut.
Kamenov lands with a kick to the temple. Nordlund shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kamenov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nordlund's head.#KD#
Nordlund sends Kamenov crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Nordlund is motioning to the referee to let Kamenov up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Nordlund throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kamenov takes a jab right on the kisser. #ROC#
Kamenov is rocked!
Nordlund weaves into range and cracks Kamenov right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Kamenov goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Nordlund is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). David Nordlund!
In his post fight interview, David Nordlund gave a big smile as he said 'I knew this guy was unbeaten, but he didn't have a real opponent like me. Thats what happens when you're rolling with the big guys, baby. Like the Northern Light!'.
Grisha Kamenov was interviewed post fight and said 'i Will be champion and a hall of famer just wait this is nothing i will do it !'.

Event: Helsinki Fighting League: 37
Date: Oct 15, 2016

#R1#
Kasongo works Nordlund's body with a nice hook.
Nordlund throws a right hand that misses
and Kasongo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nordlund fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kasongo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nordlund misses with a double jab #TD#
and Kasongo counters with a shoot takedown. Nordlund fights it but they end up in guard.
Kasongo throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Kasongo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kasongo wants to control from the top but Nordlund keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Kasongo looking to sit in guard and control but Nordlund gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Nordlund wants to stand but Kasongo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Nordlund really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kasongo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kasongo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nordlund manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Nordlund looking for a sweep. Not yet Nordlund, not yet. #T2#
Kasongo advances position into side control!
Kasongo working the ground and pound.
Kasongo tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Nordlund takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#SUB#
Kasongo swings around for an armbar but Nordlund sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kasongo's guard.
Kasongo working a defensive guard here.
Kasongo tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SU2#
Kasongo is working an open guard so Nordlund takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Kasongo moves out of range as Nordlund strikes.#T3##KD2#
Nordlund feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Kasongo sprawling to the canvas! Kasongo rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Nordlund finish him?! #ROC2#
Kasongo is rocked!
Crack! Nordlund connects with the perfect overhand right and Kasongo falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Nordlund!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). David Nordlund!
An intense looking David Nordlund took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I knew this guy was unbeaten, but he didn't have a real opponent like me. Thats what happens when you're rolling with the big guys, baby. Like the Northern Light!'.

Event: Helsinki Fighting League: 34
Date: Sep 24, 2016

#R1#
Ruttenum fails with the takedown.
Ruttenum tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Nordlund counter with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Conor Ruttenum has been cut.
Ruttenum moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#KD#
Nordlund sends Ruttenum crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Nordlund is motioning to the referee to let Ruttenum up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Ruttenum is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nordlund connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Ruttenum out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). David Nordlund!
David Nordlund looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I knew this guy was unbeaten, but he didn't have a real opponent like me. Thats what happens when you're rolling with the big guys, baby. Like the Northern Light!'.
The defeated Conor Ruttenum had this to say: 'He caught me, what can I say? good shit.'.

Event: Helsinki Fighting League: 31
Date: Sep 03, 2016

#R1#
Ruslan slips under a jab from Nordlund.
Ruslan throws a shot to the body.
Nordlund misses with a looping right.
Ruslan works Nordlund's body with a nice hook.
Ruslan defending well as Nordlund loads up on a big left hand.
Nordlund misses with a hook
and Ruslan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nice body kick from Ruslan.
Aleksej Ruslan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ruslan.
Ruslan punishes Nordlund's body with a nice straight punch.
Nordlund sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruslan lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nordlund takes a step back to recover.
Ruslan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nordlund takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nordlund takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CL2#
Ruslan pushes Nordlund up against the cage in a clinch.
Ruslan has Nordlund pressed against the cage, preventing Nordlund from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ruslan. #T1#
Ruslan lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Nordlund breaks the clinch.
Ruslan ducks under a wild hook from Nordlund.#CL2#
Ruslan has managed to clinch.
Ruslan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A body shot lands from Ruslan.
Ruslan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ruslan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nordlund backwards.
Ruslan misses with a body punch.
Nordlund misses with a punch on the inside.
Ruslan keeps control of Nordlund as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ruslan manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nordlund letting Ruslan take a breather here.
Ruslan slowing the pace effectively.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ruslan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T2#
Nordlund being controlled against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Aleksej Ruslan.
Ruslan lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nordlund takes a step back to recover.
Nordlund misses with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nordlund ducks right into an uppercut from Ruslan.
Nordlund on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nordlund shoots in looking for a takedown but Ruslan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nordlund's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Aleksej Ruslan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ruslan lands a nice looking body kick.
Nordlund takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ruslan digs a good hook to Nordlund's body.
Nordlund takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ruslan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nordlund steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ruslan. That one must have hurt.
Nordlund is breathing heavily.
Nordlund stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ruslan.#T3#
Ruslan scores with a leg kick. #CL2#
Ruslan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ruslan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nordlund definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ruslan lands a nice shot to the body.
Nordlund wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nordlund misses with a punch on the inside.
Ruslan scores with a shoulder strike.
Nordlund swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ruslan misses with a punch to the body.
Ruslan trying to land knees to the body.
Ruslan controlling the action here for a moment.
Nordlund being controlled against the cage.
Nordlund wants to get back to striking at distance but Ruslan won't allow it. #T4#
Ruslan stalling against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Ruslan.
Ruslan lands a hook that snaps the head of Nordlund backwards.
Nordlund wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ruslan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nordlund scores with a nice hook to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nordlund fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nordlund being controlled against the cage.
Nordlund misses with some punches.
Ruslan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nordlund will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nordlund wants to get back to striking at distance but Ruslan won't allow it.
Ruslan can't find room to land a body shot as Nordlund controls the action.
Nordlund working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksej Ruslan dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Ruslan throws a head kick that half lands.
Nordlund takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nordlund takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ruslan connects with a leg kick. Nordlund looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nordlund chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ruslan can pounce on him.
Nordlund throws a hook but Ruslan avoids it easily.
Nordlund swings widly with a right hand
and Ruslan counters with a nice body kick.
Ruslan connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice takedown defense from Ruslan. No joy for Nordlund on that attempt.
The fighters circling - Nordlund throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ruslan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nordlund rather than just go for the knockout.
Nordlund shoots in looking for a takedown. Ruslan tries to sprawl out of it but Nordlund keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ruslan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Ruslan closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Nordlund fails to land.
Ruslan stalling in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ruslan.
Ruslan has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Nordlund seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ruslan can turn it around.
Ruslan landing knees to the body.
Ruslan just leaning against Nordlund, taking a breather.
Ruslan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ruslan stalling the fight.
Ruslan scores with a shoulder strike.
Ruslan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ruslan misses with a body punch.
Ruslan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nordlund up against the cage.
Nordlund being controlled against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Aleksej Ruslan.
Nordlund takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Nordlund looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ruslan tries to clinch but Nordlund is having none of it.
Ruslan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ruslan lands a body shot.
Ruslan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nordlund tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ruslan lands with a slapping head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nordlund looks to land a right hand but Ruslan moved out of range.
Nordlund bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ruslan's head.
Ruslan pushes Nordlund away with a front kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ruslan.
Nordlund chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ruslan can pounce on him.
Ruslan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T3#
Ruslan cracks Nordlund with a good jab.
Nordlund doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ruslan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nordlund thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Nordlund. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nordlund walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nordlund lands a jab-cross combination.
Ruslan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ruslan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ruslan scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ruslan's corner calls for a 1-2. Ruslan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #ROC2#
Nordlund is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruslan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nordlund's sensitive parts.
Crunch! Ruslan slams his shin into Nordlund's torso.
Ruslan jabs Nordlund to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nordlund takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ruslan bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That kick from Ruslan tenderised Nordlund's leg. Nordlund is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4#
Ruslan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nordlund's head.
Oh Nordlund is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ruslan closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Nordlund! Ruslan dives in looking to finish! Nordlund is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aleksej Ruslan!
A very excited looking Aleksej Ruslan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
David Nordlund spoke after the fight, saying 'He was better today but I will come back even stronger!'.

Event: Helsinki Fighting League: 28
Date: Aug 06, 2016

#R1#
Nordlund throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Valtonen fails to land the takedown.
No luck for Nordlund with that takedown attempt.
Nordlund lands with an uppercut that bounces Valtonen off the cage and back into range.
Valtonen throws the kick towards the body but Nordlund avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Nordlund. #ES#
Valtonen explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T1##TD2#
Nordlund dives in and scores a takedown into Valtonen 's guard.
Nordlund lands a couple of digs.
Valtonen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Valtonen tries to get out of the position.#SU2#
Valtonen is working an open guard so Nordlund takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
BOOM! Nordlund lands a beautiful left hook that drops Valtonen . Valtonen tries to recover but Nordlund is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Valtonen lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Nordlund!
David Nordlund took some time post fight to say the following; 'I win fights. Remember my name!'.

Event: Helsinki Fighting League: 26
Date: Jul 17, 2016

#R1#
Perello with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nordlund connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Perello scores with a body shot. #TD2#
Perello closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nordlund to the mat! Nordlund manages to get full guard.
Nordlund is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Perello dives into side control. #REVR#
Nordlund is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB2#
Perello goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Nordlund has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Perello but great work by Nordlund.
Nordlund wants to stand but Perello is controlling his arm.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU#
Nordlund decides to stand back up. Nordlund steps back and let's Perello get back to his feet.
We've been hearing reports that Nordlund has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T1##TD2#
Perello looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Nordlund tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Perello slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Perello throwing strikes but missing.
Perello is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Perello trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Perello stopping the sweep attempt from Nordlund.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Perello changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nordlund looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T3#
Perello with the ground and pound but Nordlund regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Nordlund knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Perello on the ground.
Perello controlling the pace.
Perello missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Perello working the head and body with strikes.
Perello drops an elbow to the side of Nordlund's head.
Ground and pound from Perello.
Perello throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nordlund wants to control but Perello is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Perello throwing shots but Nordlund is blocking nicely.
Perello stalling.
Perello throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Perello slows the pace down in half guard.
Perello thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nordlund's head. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Perello dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Perello closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Perello tries to score a body lock takedown but Nordlund shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Perello tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nordlund is trying to break free.
Perello jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nordlund walks away with a smile on his face. Perello gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
David Nordlund has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Perello.
Perello closes the distance and clinches up with Nordlund, looking for a takedown. Perello pushes Nordlund against the cage but Nordlund circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nordlund swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Perello shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nordlund but Nordlund pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perello shoots in but Nordlund avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It looked like Nordlund was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD2#
Perello shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Perello is breathing heavily.#T1#
Nordlund is trying to get back to full guard.
Perello keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nordlund wants to control but Perello is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Perello is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nordlund has managed to free his arm - good work.
Perello has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nordlund is looking to improve his position. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Perello throwing shots but Nordlund is blocking nicely.
Perello missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Perello controlling the action here.
Perello's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Perello feints and as Nordlund raises his hands in defense, Perello changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#T3#
Perello controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Perello with a nice head shot there.
Perello slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Perello passes into half guard.
Perello drops an elbow to the side of Nordlund's head. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Perello not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SU2#
Perello escapes and gets back to his feet.
Perello darts in looking for a takedown but Nordlund gets double underhooks and turns Perello into the cage.
Nordlund was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Perello on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Perello fails with the takedown
and Nordlund counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nordlund loads up on a big right hand but Perello slips the punch.
Perello lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nordlund at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Perello showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Perello gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nordlund can't break the clinch.
Nordlund looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nordlund can't break the clinch.
Nordlund wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nordlund throws a head punch that misses.
Nordlund misses with the head strike.
Perello keeps control of Nordlund as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nordlund swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Perello tries for a takedown but Nordlund manages to get underhooks.
Nordlund is trying to break the clinch but Perello is controlling him.
Nordlund wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Perello has him pressed against the cage.#T1##BC2#
Perello's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Perello misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Perello shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nordlund as he avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Nordlund misses the target.
David Nordlund has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Perello.
Perello looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
It looked like Nordlund wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Perello takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD2#
Perello shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Perello misses with a head shot. Nordlund uses the momentum to regain guard. #T2##ES#
Nordlund has his feet on Perello's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Nice uppercut there from Nordlund.
Perello goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
David Nordlund is winning the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice takedown defense from Nordlund. No joy for Perello on that attempt.
Perello misses with a takedown attempt
letting Nordlund counter with a right hand. #T3#
Perello shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nordlund as he avoids it easily.
Nordlund uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nordlund throws a right hand that Perello ducks under and follows up with a left that Perello also avoids with ease.
Nordlund stuffs the takedown.
Nordlund stuffs the takedown.
Perello slips under a jab.
Nordlund keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nordlund rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Perello moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Perello drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nordlund defends it well.#T4##TD2#
Perello closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nordlund did well to prevent Perello getting side control.
Perello thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nordlund wants to control but Perello is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Perello trying to control the action but Nordlund is working from the bottom.
Perello throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
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. Perello connects with a nice short shot to Nordlund's temple.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nordlund trying to control here.
David Nordlund has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joey Perello is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Perello takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

And that's the end of the fight!
David Nordlund showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Perello has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Perello!
During a confident post fight interview, Joey Perello thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
David Nordlund was interviewed post fight and said 'He was better today but I will come back even stronger!'.

Event: Helsinki Fighting League: 23
Date: Jun 25, 2016

#R1#
Nordlund throws a series of punches but Bengazi moves out of range.
Nordlund doesn't manage to clinch there - Bengazi circles away.
Good leg kick by Bengazi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bengazi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bengazi connects with a nice looking jab. #CL2#
Nordlund has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Nordlund breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut lands for Bengazi. That snapped Nordlund's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bengazi throws a body punch but Nordlund moves out of range.
Nordlund misses with an uppercut
and Bengazi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nordlund tries to clinch but Bengazi is having none of it. #T1#
Nordlund misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bengazi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nordlund's head.
Nordlund moves in looking to clinch but Bengazi pushes him off.
Nordlund takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nordlund walks into a jab.
Bengazi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bengazi lands with a cross.
Nordlund has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bengazi finds it's way round the side to connect with Nordlund's head. #CL2#
Nordlund has Bengazi up against the cage in a clinch.
Nordlund fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Bengazi is trying to maintain a safe position but Nordlund gets an underhook and turns Bengazi into the cage.
Bengazi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nordlund lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bengazi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Bengazi breaks from the clinch.
Bengazi cracks Nordlund with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bengazi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nordlund's head.#CL2#
Nordlund rushes Bengazi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nordlund creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bengazi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bengazi stalling in the clinch.
Nordlund wants to get back to striking at distance but Bengazi won't allow it. #BC2#
Nordlund pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nordlund moves to clinch but Bengazi breaks away
and Bengazi counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Nordlund tries to clinch there but Bengazi circles away.
Nordlund tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice defenses there by Nordlund.
Bengazi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nordlund moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nordlund tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nordlund darts in trying to clinch
and Bengazi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nordlund takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nordlund on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T4#
Bengazi misses with a hook
and Nordlund counters with a straight right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bengazi. #CL2#
Bengazi gets tackled into the cage by Nordlund. Nordlund maintains the clinch.
Nordlund misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bengazi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Bengazi on the inside.
I was talking to Bengazi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nordlund misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bengazi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nordlund tries to break free but Bengazi pushes him back against the cage.
Bengazi scores with a shot to the side of Nordlund's head.
Nordlund tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bengazi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nordlund has Bengazi pressed against the cage, preventing Bengazi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Nordlund breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bengazi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nordlund in his tracks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raheem Bengazi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Nordlund throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bengazi digs a good body shot into Nordlund's ribs.#CL2#
Nordlund darts in and clinches Bengazi up against the cage.
Nordlund tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nordlund scores with a shot to the side of Bengazi's head.
Nordlund has a couple of punches blocked by Bengazi.
Bengazi lands with a short shot to the head.
Bengazi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Nordlund.
Bengazi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nordlund blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nordlund looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bengazi blocking some punches.
Nordlund misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nordlund is trying to force a seperation but Bengazi has the dominant position.
Bengazi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Nordlund throws a head punch that misses.
Nordlund can't break the clinch.
Bengazi blocks an uppercut.
Bengazi controlling the action here for a moment. #BC2#
Nordlund breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nordlund walks into a left hand.
Nordlund takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nordlund doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bengazi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nordlund.
Bengazi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nordlund can do to turn this around?
Bengazi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nordlund misses with a two punch combination. #T2#
Nordlund takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nordlund tries to clinch up.
Bengazi swinging wildly here.
Nordlund on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
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!
Bengazi misses with a two punch combination. #CL2#
Nordlund clinches up with Bengazi and pushes him back against the cage.
Bengazi cracks Nordlund with a nice body shot.
Bengazi gets through Nordlund's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bengazi blocking some punches. #T3##BC#
Bengazi breaks from the clinch.
Nordlund tries to clinch there but Bengazi circles away.
Nordlund looks to clinch
and Bengazi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nordlund with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bengazi to score with a decent uppercut.
Nordlund has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bengazi finds it's way round the side to connect with Nordlund's head.
Nordlund ducks under a wild hook from Bengazi.
Nordlund takes one to the chin there.#CL2#
Nordlund moves into the clinch.
Bengazi wants to get back to striking at distance but Nordlund won't allow it. #BC#
Bengazi breaks the clinch.
Bengazi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nordlund.#T4#
Bengazi misses with a double jab
enabling Nordlund to counter with a crisp jab.
Bengazi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nordlund tries to close the distance and clinch but Bengazi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bengazi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nordlund tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nordlund wants to clinch up but Bengazi keeps it at a distance.
Nordlund tries to clinch
and Bengazi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bengazi missing with a left hand there. Nordlund was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raheem Bengazi dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Good standup being displayed there by Nordlund as he connects with a hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Raheem Bengazi has been cut.
Bengazi throws a leg kick
and Nordlund counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Bengazi badly! He tries to strike back but Nordlund puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Bengazi out cold! Oh man, Bengazi will never hear the end of this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). David Nordlund!
David Nordlund made sure to mention his sponsor, Arcticus University: London in his post fight interview.

Event: Helsinki Fighting League: 18
Date: May 21, 2016

#R1#
McCullough lands with a shot to the body.
David Nordlund seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nordlund fails with an attempt to clinch.
McCullough throws a series of punches but Nordlund avoids them all with ease.
Nordlund doesn't manage to clinch there - McCullough circles away.
Nordlund tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nordlund tries to clinch but McCullough moves away
and McCullough counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McCullough uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nordlund.
Nordlund wants to clinch but McCullough slips to the side
and McCullough counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nordlund tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nordlund wants to clinch up but McCullough keeps it at a distance.
Nordlund throws a head kick but McCullough moves out of range.
Nordlund throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
McCullough closes the distance and clinches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McCullough takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
McCullough keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nordlund's efforts to push away.#TD#
McCullough drags the fight down to the ground.
Nordlund prevents McCullough from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Nordlund wanted to stand there but McCullough had control of the position.
Nordlund loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nordlund trying to stand up but can't free himself from McCullough's guard.
Nordlund is fighting to break McCullough's control of his arms but McCullough is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nordlund wants to stand and escape but instead McCullough has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
McCullough has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McCullough is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SU#
McCullough stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Nordlund tries to clinch up.
McCullough avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nordlund misses the jab.
McCullough circles away from the clinch attempt
and McCullough counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Nordlund. No joy for McCullough on that attempt.
David Nordlund is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCullough scores with a one two! Nordlund had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT#
It looks like David Nordlund has been cut.
Nordlund has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
McCullough swats away the attempt to clinch by Nordlund.
Nordlund wants to clinch#KD#
and McCullough counters with a crisp one two that drops Nordlund! McCullough thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Nordlund to his feet! Nordlund is in big trouble!#ROC#
Nordlund is rocked!
Nordlund throws the left hand but McCullough avoids the punch easily.
Nordlund is still on wobbly legs! Can McCullough finish him?
Nordlund displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McCullough. #T3#
McCullough fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nordlund seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sherman McCullough. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nordlund tries to clinch there but McCullough circles away.
Nordlund tries to close the distance and clinch up but McCullough swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice takedown defense from Nordlund. No joy for McCullough on that attempt.
McCullough misses with a wild combination.
Nordlund tries to close the distance and clinch up but McCullough swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McCullough went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL2#
Nordlund pushes McCullough up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Nordlund fails to land.
Nordlund with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McCullough blocking some punches.
McCullough is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nordlund is defending well.
Nordlund is trying to break the clinch but McCullough is controlling him.
Nordlund prevents the takedown attempt. #T4#
Nordlund misses with a short punch on the inside.
McCullough tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nordlund tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Nordlund breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Nordlund moves into the clinch.#TD#
McCullough pulls guard successfully.
Nordlund trying to stand up but can't free himself from McCullough's guard.#SU2#
Nordlund stands up and waves to McCullough to follow him.
McCullough shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nordlund as he avoids it easily.
Nordlund is looking to clinch.
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!
Nordlund wants to clinch
and McCullough counters with a two punch combo.
Nordlund lands a jab-cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sherman McCullough will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on David Nordlund's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Nordlund fails with an attempt to clinch.
McCullough shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nordlund but Nordlund pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nordlund is looking to clinch.
Nordlund fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nordlund doesn't manage to clinch there - McCullough circles away.
Nordlund tries to clinch
and McCullough counters with a series of strikes. Nordlund will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nordlund is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Nordlund gets tackled into the cage by McCullough. McCullough maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nordlund working aggressively here.
McCullough blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nordlund throws an elbow that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nordlund just misses with a elbow thrown towards McCullough's brow.
Nordlund misses with some punches.
McCullough is trying to pull guard but Nordlund has him pressed against the cage.#T1##BC2#
Nordlund escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nordlund moves to clinch but McCullough breaks away #TD#
and McCullough counters with a single leg into guard. Nordlund didn't expect that. #ES2#
Nordlund manages to escape and get back to his feet. #CL2#
Nordlund fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McCullough, pushing him back against the cage.
Nordlund misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nordlund is trying to push McCullough away but McCullough has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
McCullough breaks from the clinch.
McCullough fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sherman McCullough. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nordlund jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nordlund looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McCullough drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nordlund sprawls and moves away.
McCullough swats away the attempt to clinch by Nordlund.
McCullough tries to counter by clinching up but Nordlund breaks away and moves out of range.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCullough avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
McCullough moves into the clinch.
Nordlund is trying to force a seperation but McCullough has the dominant position.
Nordlund swings wildly with an uppercut but McCullough uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCullough taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
McCullough has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Nordlund after a bit of a struggle.
Nordlund swings wildly with an uppercut but McCullough uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCullough avoiding damage.
Nordlund tries to break the clinch but McCullough is controlling the position.
Nordlund looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nordlund tries to break free but McCullough pushes him back against the cage.
McCullough tries to pull guard but Nordlund forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
McCullough blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
McCullough tries to pull guard but Nordlund forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
McCullough lands a left hand.
Nordlund tries to circle away but McCullough has him pinned against the cage.
Nordlund creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McCullough wants to get back to striking at distance but Nordlund won't allow it.
McCullough trying to land knees to the body. #BC#
McCullough breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nordlund tries to clinch but McCullough is having none of it.
Nordlund closes the distance but McCullough moves to the side
and McCullough counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nordlund tries to clinch up but McCullough circles away and keeps his distance.
McCullough changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McCullough shoots in for a takedown but Nordlund shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McCullough avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
McCullough clinches up with Nordlund and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Nordlund pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4##CL#
McCullough fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nordlund, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
McCullough breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nordlund throws out a loose jab but McCullough uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nordlund tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and McCullough counters with a shoot takedown. Nordlund fights it but they end up in guard. #ES2#
Nordlund pushes McCullough off and scrambles back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nordlund tries to clinch there but McCullough circles away.
McCullough appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nordlund tries to clinch there but McCullough circles away.
McCullough seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nordlund tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McCullough paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sherman McCullough is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nordlund tries to clinch up.
McCullough misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nordlund fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nordlund fails in his attempt to clinch.
McCullough tries to counter with a takedown but Nordlund is quick to defend against it.
Nordlund is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As Nordlund tries to get set, McCullough tries to push him back and clinch up but Nordlund manages to avoid the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Sherman McCullough will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on David Nordlund's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nordlund moves out of range of the leg kick from McCullough.#CL#
McCullough clinches with his opponent.
McCullough on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McCullough tries to pull guard but Nordlund won't allow it.
Nordlund misses with a short punch on the inside.
McCullough has had enough of the clinch but Nordlund keeps him there for the moment.
Nordlund pushes off an throws an elbow but McCullough leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC#
McCullough escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nordlund moves to clinch but McCullough breaks away #TD#
and McCullough counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES2#
Nordlund makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nordlund is looking to clinch.
Nordlund fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nordlund tries to close the distance and clinch up but McCullough swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nordlund tries to close the distance and clinch up but McCullough swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like McCullough was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nordlund misses with an uppercut. McCullough saw that one coming.#T1#
McCullough keeps the fight on the outside.
Nordlund blocks a head kick by McCullough.
Nordlund fails with an attempt to clinch.
McCullough swats away the attempt to clinch by Nordlund.#CL#
McCullough closes the distance and clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for Nordlund.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McCullough wants to take the fight to the mat but Nordlund manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCullough.
McCullough blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McCullough slowing the pace effectively.
Nordlund creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McCullough tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McCullough blocking some punches. #T2#
Nordlund misses with the head strike.
McCullough tries for a takedown but Nordlund manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sherman McCullough. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nordlund gets underhooks to prevent McCullough's takedown attempt. #BC2#
Nordlund manages to break the clinch.
Nordlund is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nordlund looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Nordlund clinches up with McCullough and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Nordlund escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McCullough avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nordlund tries to clinch there but McCullough circles away.
Nordlund tries to clinch but McCullough moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nordlund looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Nordlund tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nordlund tries to clinch there but McCullough circles away.
McCullough looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#TD#
McCullough shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McCullough showed some decent athleticism there.
McCullough is taking a breather. Nordlund says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Nordlund tries to kick McCullough off but McCullough keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
McCullough wants to control but Nordlund is keeping him busy. #ES2#
Nordlund manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. McCullough keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T4#
McCullough is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nordlund pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nordlund tries a body shot but McCullough blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Nordlund fails to land.
Nordlund tries a knee to the head but McCullough blocks it.
McCullough blocks an uppercut.
McCullough blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nordlund gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McCullough.
Nordlund misses with a punch on the inside.
David Nordlund seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McCullough works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McCullough jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nordlund walks away with a smile on his face. McCullough gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
McCullough darts in and clinches Nordlund up against the cage.
McCullough tries for a takedown. No joy.
David Nordlund has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sherman McCullough is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#BC#
McCullough breaks the clinch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sherman McCullough!
The defeated David Nordlund had this to say: 'He was better today but I will come back even stronger!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 25, 2016

#R1#
Nordlund throws a head kick that misses
and Deleon counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL2#
Nordlund pushes Deleon up against the cage in a clinch.
Nordlund missing with knees to the body.
Nordlund has Deleon pressed against the cage, preventing Deleon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nordlund. #CUT2#
It looks like Isaias Deleon has been cut.
Nordlund tries a knee to the head but Deleon blocks it.
Nordlund lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC#
Deleon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Deleon tries to keep at a distance but Nordlund has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nordlund is trying to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deleon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nordlund misses with the head strike.
Nordlund tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T1##BC2#
Nordlund escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
David Nordlund seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Deleon gets tackled into the cage by Nordlund. Nordlund maintains the clinch.
Deleon is looking to break free of the clinch but Nordlund has double underhooks.
Deleon is trying to break free.
Nordlund tries to pull guard but Deleon won't allow it.
Nordlund trying to control the position but instead, Deleon has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nordlund into the cage.
Nordlund tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Deleon smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Nordlund has Deleon up against the cage in a clinch.
Nordlund missing with knees to the body. #T2#
Nordlund lands a shoulder strike.
Nordlund comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nordlund content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nordlund working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nordlund just misses with a elbow thrown towards Deleon's brow.
Deleon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nordlund gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nordlund throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nordlund lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Deleon.
A short left from Nordlund.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nordlund tries a knee to the head but Deleon blocks it.
Nordlund tries to circle away but Deleon has him pinned against the cage.#TD#
Deleon works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SU#
Deleon decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Nordlund, up you get! #CL2#
Nordlund gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Deleon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nordlund tries to break free but Deleon pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Deleon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Nordlund fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Deleon, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Nordlund pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nordlund misses with an uppercut
and Deleon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nordlund circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Deleon to the canvas! Deleon doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Nordlund keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Nordlund!
David Nordlund took some time post fight to say the following; 'First Fight - first win. That was just the beginning. Remember my name!'.

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