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Event: CFC 505     
Date:   Aug 07, 2022
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Billings. Kettu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kettu is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Billings throws a poor cross that misses
letting Kettu counter with a right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Kettu. Those never looked like landing.
Kettu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Billings was well out of range. Poor timing from Kettu.
Kettu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kettu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Billings misses the shot to the body.
Kettu's corner calls for a 1-2. Kettu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kettu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Billings.
Kettu throws a shot to the body.
Billings has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Lionheart Muay Thai in the buildup to the fight.
Kettu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Billings. Billings circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Billings lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kettu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Billings moves away.
Kettu swings for the body but Billings moves out of range.
Kettu slips a straight right by Billings.
Kettu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Kettu defending well as Billings loads up on a big left hand.
Billings uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kettu.
Kettu punishes Billings's body with a nice straight punch.
Billings moves out of range of the strikes.
Kettu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kettu swings widly with a right hand
and Billings makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Billings tries to move into range but Kettu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kettu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Billings manages to avoid it.
Billings was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kettu missing with a left hand there. Billings was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Billings misses with an uppercut.
Kettu throws a right and a left that both miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Billings misses the target.
Kettu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kettu throws a series of punches but Billings moves out of range.
Kettu misses with a left hand
letting Billings counter with a right hand. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kettu misses with a series of wild punches.
Jab from Kettu.
Billings blocks a jab.
Billings takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kettu misses with a wild combination.
Billings throws a big shot that misses.
Kettu misses with a straight left.
It looked like Billings wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big right from Kettu misses.
Kettu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Billings has time to react.
Kettu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Billings was well out of range. Poor timing from Kettu.
Billings throwing a counter right hand but Kettu manages to avoid it.#T3#
Kettu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kettu takes a swing at Billings's ribcage but misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Billings misses its target.
Nice body punch from Billings.
Billings slips under a jab from Kettu.
Kettu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Billings misses with a wild body shot.
A lazy left from Kettu finds it's target.
Billings lands with a nice body punch.
Kettu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Billings is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kettu looks to land a left hand but Billings moved out of range nicely.
Kettu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Billings.
Billings takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Billings gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Billings's corner calls for a 1-2. Billings obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kettu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Kettu.
Kettu just misses with a punch to the body.
Kettu lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Billings avoids a punch combination nicely.
A punch combination from Kettu misses.
Billings is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kettu throws a body shot but no joy.
Billings is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kettu moves out of range of the strikes.
Kettu throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Billings.
Some wild striking there from Kettu.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Esa Kettu dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Billings slips a jab and a cross from Kettu.
A combination from Kettu does no damage.
Kettu lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kettu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Billings misses with an uppercut. Kettu saw that one coming.
Kettu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Billings with a body shot.
Kettu misses with a body shot.
Kettu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Billings counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kettu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kettu misses with a straight right.
Billings throwing a counter right hand but Kettu manages to avoid it.
Kettu defending well as Billings loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for Kettu.
Billings avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kettu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice uppercut lands for Kettu. That snapped Billings's head back.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Billings might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing 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!
Kettu with a hook.#T1#
Kettu throws a right hand that misses
and Billings counters with a left to the body.
Billings slips under a jab.
Kettu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Billings lands a jab to Kettu's midsection.
Kettu scores with a hook.
Billings gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A swing and a miss from Kettu.
Billings misses with an uppercut. Kettu saw that one coming.
Billings ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kettu moves away.
Kettu misses the body punch
and Billings cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kettu avoids the body shot from Billings.
Billings blocks a jab.#T2#
Kettu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Billings throws out the jab.
Kettu scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Billings takes one to the chin there.
Kettu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Billings ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kettu moves away.
Billings slips a jab from Kettu.
Kettu throws a lazy right hand but Billings sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Billings throws a body shot but no joy.
Kettu avoids the body shot from Billings.
A little jabbing left from Kettu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kettu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Billings manages to avoid it.
Kettu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Billings throws out the jab.
Kettu swinging wildly here.
Billings is looking to counter punch.#T3#
A punch lands to the side of Billings 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Billings takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kettu throws a lazy right hand but Billings sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kettu looks to score with a jab to the body but Billings is just out of range.
The crowd cheers as Kettu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Billings doesn't seem phased though.
Kettu throws a right hand that Billings ducks under and follows up with a left that Billings also avoids with ease.
Kettu moves out of range of the strikes.
Kettu is looking for the big counter here.
Billings loads up on a big right hand but Kettu slips the punch.
Billings connects with a crisp jab.
Kettu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Esa Kettu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kettu lands with an uppercut that bounces Billings off the cage and back into range.
Billings lands with a nice body punch. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Billings slips a straight right by Kettu.
Billings was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kettu misses with a body punch
and Billings counters with a nice uppercut.
Kettu digs a good hook to Billings's body.
Billings throws out a loose jab but Kettu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Esa Kettu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Billings throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kettu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Billings moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A jab from Kettu misses.
Kettu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Billings throwing a counter right hand but Kettu manages to avoid it.
Billings swings for the body but Kettu moves out of range.
Kettu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Billings with a body shot.
Billings misses the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Kettu misses.
Kettu displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kettu slips under a jab from Billings.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Esa Kettu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Kettu misses with a hook
enabling Billings to counter with a crisp jab.
Kettu misses with a shot to the body
letting Billings counter with a right hand.
Kettu lands a jab-cross combination.
Billings lands a jab to the nose.
Kettu swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Billings counters with a nice uppercut.
Billings takes one on the button.
Kettu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Billings throws out the jab.
Billings missing with a left hand there. Kettu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A shot to the body from Kettu misses
enabling Billings to counter with a crisp jab.
Billings shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Billings moves forwards but Kettu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Billings ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kettu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Billings counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Kettu moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kettu misses with a hook. Billings ducked under it nicely.
Billings was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kettu lands a nice shot to the body.
Billings throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Billings keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kettu.
Billings misses with a straight right.
Kettu throws a looping overhand right but Billings ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Billings was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kettu.
A jab from Billings misses.
Kettu throws a big shot that misses.
A big left from Billings misses.
Billings wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Billings slips a straight right by Kettu.
Mark Billings has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kettu cracks Billings with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kettu throws a body shot but no joy.
Billings throwing a counter right hand but Kettu manages to avoid it.
Billings gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Billings jabs at Kettu's body.
Kettu misses with a double jab
and Billings counters with a stiff right hand.
Billings misses the shot to the body.
Kettu swings widly with a right hand
enabling Billings to counter with a crisp jab.
Billings ducks right into an uppercut from Kettu.
Billings looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kettu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kettu misses with a body punch
and Billings counters with a nice uppercut.
Esa Kettu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
The fighters circling - Kettu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Billings throwing a counter right hand but Kettu manages to avoid it.
Kettu swinging wildly here.
Kettu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Billings manages to avoid it.
Billings swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Billings swings for the body but Kettu moves out of range.
Kettu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kettu throws a series of punches but Billings moves out of range.
Kettu closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Billings misses with a body punch
and Kettu counters with a three punch combo that has Billings backing up. Billings nods at Kettu to acknowledge the strikes.
Kettu lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kettu punishes Billings's body with a nice straight punch.
Kettu throws a right and a left that Billings avoids nicely.
Kettu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Billings looks to score with a jab to the body but Kettu is just out of range.#T4#
Billings uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kettu.
Kettu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Billings lands a body shot.
Kettu throws a body punch but Billings moves out of range.
Kettu lands a jab to Billings's midsection.
Billings throws a poor cross that misses
and Kettu counters with a right hand to the body.
Kettu thuds a left hand into Billings's body.
Kettu throws a body punch but Billings moves out of range.
Kettu misses with a right hand
and Billings counters with a straight right hand.
Billings takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Billings tries to move into range but Kettu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Billings keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Esa Kettu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kettu has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Esa Kettu!

An out of breath Esa Kettu thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: CFC 496: Chukwuma v Holmes Jr.     
Date:   Jul 02, 2022
#R1#
Fring scores with a kick to the body.
Kettu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fring swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kettu is looking to counter punch.
Fring connects with a body shot.
Gustavo Fring seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fring lands a leg kick that knocks Kettu off balance momentarily.
Kettu lands with a nice body punch.
Kettu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fring showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kettu.
And Fring responds with a good body kick, but Kettu manages to step out the way in time.
Fring cracks a nice hook into Kettu's ribs.
Fring lunges at Kettu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kettu's hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kettu misses with a series of wild punches.
Kettu misses with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Kettu.
Fring slips a jab and a cross from Kettu.
Kettu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fring circles away quickly and effectively.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kettu crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Fring - the referee stops the clock and Kettu gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Fring. Kettu manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T1#
Fring just misses with a punch to the body.
Kettu misses with a wild combination.
Fring looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kettu is looking for a counter combo.
Fring moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kettu misses the shot to the body.
Kettu swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fring counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fring fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kettu.
Kettu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kettu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fring circles away quickly and effectively.
Fring throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kettu throwing a counter right hand but Fring manages to avoid it.
Kettu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fring moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kettu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fring.
Kettu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fring connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kettu scrambles back to his feet.
Kettu throws a right hand that misses
and Fring connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Fring looks to score with a jab to the body but Kettu is just out of range.
Fring lands with a straight right. Kettu didn't see that one coming.#T2#
Kettu avoids the body shot from Fring.
Fring misses with a leg kick.
Fring feints and then cracks Kettu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kettu down.
Fring doesn't manage to clinch there - Kettu circles away.
Kettu just misses with a punch to the body.
Kettu misses with a hook. Fring ducked under it nicely.
Fring throws a jab but it's blocked by Kettu.
Fring moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Fring buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Fring drives through and clinches with Kettu against the cage.
Fring lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Esa Kettu has been cut.
Kettu avoids the elbow strike from Fring, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Fring tries to land knees in the clinch but Kettu avoids the damage to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The referee calls for Fring to work. #T3#
Kettu blocks an elbow strike from Fring.
Kettu blocks the elbow strike.
Fring cracks Kettu with a nice body shot.
Fring avoiding damage.
Kettu managing to block the knees to the body from Fring.
Kettu blocks an elbow strike from Fring.
Kettu struggles to land a body shot inside as Fring controls his hands.
Fring with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC2#
Fring breaks the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fring.
Fring throws a solid leg kick but Kettu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fring.
Fring misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kettu.
Fring throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fring throws a jab when Kettu was well out of range.
Kettu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fring. Fring obviously looking to wear him down.
Fring moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T4#
Kettu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fring throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Kettu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fring.
Fring throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fring jabs Kettu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fring ducks under a wild hook from Kettu.
Kettu cracks Fring with a good jab.#CUT#It looks like Gustavo Fring has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Kettu misses the target.
Fring only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Fring moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fring! But no joy.
Kettu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kettu connects with a right hand. Fring shakes it off.
Fring is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kettu rather than just go for the knockout.
Fring works Kettu's body with a nice hook.
Fring lands with a straight right. Kettu didn't see that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kettu misses with a wild body shot.
Fring slips a straight right by Kettu.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fring! But no joy.
Fring moves forwards but Kettu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fring lands a really nice looking cross but Kettu seems unphased.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gustavo Fring dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Fring fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kettu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kettu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fring moves away.
Fring appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kettu jabs Fring right on the nose. Fring blinks but takes it well.
Nice straight punches there by Kettu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kettu.
Kettu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kettu. Fring does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fring connects with a right hand. Kettu shakes it off.
Fring jabs Kettu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fring misses with a wild body shot.
Kettu throws a big counter combination but Fring scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Fring lands with a shot to the body.
Fring slips a jab and a cross from Kettu.
Kettu lands a jab-cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kettu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fring was well out of range. Poor timing from Kettu.
Fring cracks Kettu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A big left from Kettu misses.
Fring with the inside leg kick.
Fring scores with a jab.
Kettu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fring. Fring obviously looking to wear him down. #T1#
A combination from Kettu does no damage.
A countering left hand to the body from Fring misses.
Fring throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kettu has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Fring misses the shot to the body.
Gustavo Fring seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fring listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fring lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kettu misses with an uppercut. Fring saw that one coming.
Kettu defending well as Fring loads up on a big left hand.
Kettu lands a nice hook to Fring's body. Fring takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Kettu misses the target.
Fring let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fring lands a right hook to the body.
A slow jab from Fring misses its intended target.
Fring with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fring fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kettu checks it well.
Kettu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fring throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fring has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kettu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No joy there for Fring, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T2#
Fring clobbers Kettu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kettu scores with a shot to the body.
Fring motions for Kettu to come forward. Fring throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kettu works over Fring's head and body with a nice combination.
A jab from Fring misses.
A little feinted left hand from Kettu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kettu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fring scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fring is looking to slow Kettu down with leg kicks.
Kettu swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fring counters with a straight right hand.
Kettu misses with a two punch combination.
Kettu backing away here, and Fring unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Fring cracks Kettu with a good jab.
Fring ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kettu moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Fring. Those never looked like landing.
Kettu misses with a shot to the body
letting Fring counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Fring takes the fight into the clinch. #T3#
Kettu dodges an elbow strike from Fring.
Fring is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kettu is defending well for now.
Fring lands a right hand.
Fring throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kettu takes a shot to the head.
Fring stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fring lands a nice elbow.
Fring comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fring misses with a body punch.
Fring lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fring blocks an uppercut.
Kettu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fring scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kettu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fring can't find room to land a body shot as Kettu controls the action.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fring.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kettu is trying to break the clinch but Fring has him pressed against the cage. #T4#
Fring using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kettu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fring creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fring is trying to stall.
Fring makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fring tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fring stalling against the cage.
Fring pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kettu dodges an elbow strike from Fring.
Fring misses with an elbow strike.
Fring looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC#
Kettu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick from Fring, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kettu throws a lazy uppercut
and Fring counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A big left from Kettu misses.
Kettu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gustavo Fring showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Fring keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fring fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kettu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fring thuds a left hand into Kettu's body.
Fring wants to clinch up but Kettu keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Kettu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fring.
Kettu throws a series of punches but Fring moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fring. Kettu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fring looks to score with a jab to the body but Kettu is just out of range.
Fring wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fring thumps Kettu with a low kick.
Fring bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kettu's head.
Kettu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A telegraphed right hand from Kettu misses the target.
Kettu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kettu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fring misses the shot to the body.
Fring lands a head kick! #T1#
Kettu throws a body punch but Fring moves out of range.
Fring lands a two punch combo.
Kettu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kettu misses the shot to the body.
Kettu misses with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Kettu. Those never looked like landing.
Fring avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fring scores with a jab.
Kettu throws a lazy uppercut
and Fring counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Fring darts in and clinches Kettu up against the cage.
Fring lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fring pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC2#
Fring breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Esa Kettu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fring scores with a nice strike.
Kettu throws a nice looking combination but Fring bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kettu looks to land a left hand but Fring moved out of range nicely.
Kettu loads up on a big right hand but Fring slips the punch.
A nice side step and Fring releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kettu throws a hook to the side of Fring's head but Fring sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fring appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Fring connects with a jab.
Fring throws a body punch but Kettu moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Kettu misses its target.
Kettu throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kettu. Fring does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kettu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kettu misses with an uppercut. Fring saw that one coming.
Fring tries to clinch but Kettu moves out of range.
Kettu takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kettu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fring. #T3#
Fring with a jab.
Kettu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fring uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kettu has time to react.
Fring scores with a jab to the body.
Kettu misses with an uppercut
letting Fring counter with a right hand.
Fring tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kettu was well out of range. Poor timing from Fring.
Kettu looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kettu misses the shot to the body.
Fring scores with a punch to the head.
Fring lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fring jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #ROC2#Kettu is rocked!
Kettu takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Oh Kettu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fring with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Good shot there by Fring.
Kettu throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fring counters with a big right hand! Oh Kettu is in trouble here! Fring follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gustavo Fring!
During a confident post fight interview, Gustavo Fring thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: CFC 489: IsMore v Wallace     
Date:   Jun 05, 2022
#R1##CL2#
Swanson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Swanson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Swanson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Swanson.
Kettu throws a head punch that misses.
Kettu keeps control of Swanson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Swanson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kettu up against the cage.
Kettu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Swanson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Swanson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kettu misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kettu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kettu swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Swanson breaks the clinch.
Swanson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Swanson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kettu closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T1#
Swanson throws a lazy right hand but Kettu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Swanson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A counter left hand to the body from Kettu misses its target.
Swanson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kettu checks it well.
Swanson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kettu misses with a body shot.
Swanson scores with a jab to the head.
Swanson misses with a head kick.
Swanson misses with a head kick. #KD#
Kettu drops Swanson with a beautiful combination! Swanson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kettu is looking for the KO!#CUT#It looks like Jacques Swanson has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kettu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Swanson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kettu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#Swanson is rocked!
Jacques Swanson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swanson misses with a hook
and Kettu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Swanson is still on wobbly legs! Can Kettu finish him?
Swanson throws a leg kick but Kettu checks it.
Swanson seems to have recovered his senses.
Swanson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kettu misses with a looping right.
Kettu throws a series of punches but Swanson avoids them all with ease.
Swanson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kettu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Kettu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Swanson.
Kettu moves out of range of the body kick from Swanson.
Swanson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kettu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kettu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Swanson was well out of range. Poor timing from Kettu.
Swanson throws a chopping leg kick but Kettu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Swanson misses with a low kick as Kettu jumps back.
Swanson connects with a jab.
Kettu lands a head shot.
Swanson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kettu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Swanson manages to avoid it.
Swanson feints a counter leg kick.
Kettu looks to score with a jab to the body but Swanson is just out of range.
Kettu throws a body shot but no joy.
Swanson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kettu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Swanson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kettu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kettu takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Swanson throws a half hearted mid kick.#T3#
Kettu misses with a straight right.
Kettu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A punch combination from Swanson misses.
Kettu is looking to wear down Swanson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kettu lands with a shot to the body.
Kettu looks to land a left hand but Swanson moved out of range nicely.
Swanson throws a leg kick
and Kettu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kettu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kettu throws a right hand that Swanson ducks under and follows up with a left that Swanson also avoids with ease.
Kettu cracks Swanson with an open hand slap.
Kettu lands a slapping body shot.
A big left from Kettu misses.
Kettu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kettu scores with a decent looking hook.
Kettu throws out a powerful jab.
Swanson misses with an uppercut.
Kettu lands a hook that stumbles Swanson back into the cage. Kettu follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Swanson to the canvas! Kettu pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Swanson has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Esa Kettu!
Esa Kettu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Jacques Swanson spoke after the fight, saying 'I don't think I have what it takes right now. I'm going to sit down and have a long talk with my family. See which way I want to go in life.'.

 

Event: CFC 481: Trounvouche/Bardia F.     
Date:   May 08, 2022
#R1#
Con misses with a looping right.
Kettu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A. Mere Con seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kettu connects with a body shot.
Con misses with a hook.
Kettu moves out of range as Con strikes.
Con connects with a looping right hand.
Kettu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kettu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Con has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Heartless Team in the buildup to the fight.
Con listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kettu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kettu slips under a jab from Con.
Con misses with a looping left.
Con lands a jab to Kettu's midsection.
Kettu loads up on a big right hand but Con slips the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Con jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kettu blocks a jab.
Con scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kettu scores with a hook.#T1#
Con misses with a left hand
and Kettu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kettu looks to score with a jab to the body but Con is just out of range.
Con has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Con throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Con lands a right hook to the body.
Kettu misses with a shot to the body
and Con counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kettu misses with a body shot.
Con throws the left hand but Kettu avoids the punch easily.
Kettu throws a body punch but Con moves out of range.
Kettu slips a jab from Con.
Con takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Con misses with a right hand
and Kettu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Con moves out of range as Kettu strikes.
Con is looking to clinch but Kettu is avoiding it.
Kettu throws out a loose jab but Con uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Con. #T2#
A shot to the body from Kettu misses
and Kettu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Con waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kettu.
Con takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Con misses with a straight right.
Kettu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Con manages to avoid it.
Kettu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Con is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kettu throws a combination that misses
and Con counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kettu throws a body shot but no joy.
Kettu ducks under a wild hook from Con.
Kettu misses with a double jab.
Con misses with a looping right.
Kettu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Con at a distance.
Kettu throws a shot from downtown. Con moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from Con misses its intended target.
Kettu sizes up Con with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T3#
Con misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kettu.
Kettu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Con throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kettu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Con counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Con misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kettu counters with a nice uppercut.
Kettu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Con moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Con misses with a jab to the body
and Kettu counters with a nice uppercut.
Con ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kettu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Con circles away quickly and effectively.
Con throws a hook but Kettu avoids it easily.
Con waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kettu.
Kettu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Con with a body shot.
Con misses with a body shot.
A jab from Kettu misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Con misses the target.
Kettu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Con circles away quickly and effectively.
Con is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A big right from Con misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kettu fails to land with a series of punches. #T4#
The fighters circling - Kettu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kettu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Con manages to avoid it.
Kettu ducks right into an uppercut from Con.
Kettu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kettu misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd cheers as Con lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kettu doesn't seem phased though.
Con lands with an uppercut that bounces Kettu off the cage and back into range.
Con dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kettu throws a combination that misses
and Con counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Con works Kettu's body with a nice hook.
Kettu misses with a combination
and Con counters with a straight right hand.
A big left from Con misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that A. Mere Con will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Con slips a jab from Kettu.
Kettu stuns Con with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kettu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A jab from Con finds it's way through Kettu's defenses.
Con just misses with a punch to the body.
A. Mere Con is winning the standup battle so far.
Con avoids the body shot from Kettu.
Con paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kettu throws a hook to the side of Con's head but Con sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Con was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Con lands with a right hand.
A left lands for Kettu.
Kettu ducks under a wild hook from Con.
Kettu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Con.
Kettu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Con moves in looking to clinch but Kettu pushes him off.
Kettu slips under a jab.
A nice side step and Kettu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Con throws a shot to the body.
Con misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Kettu looks to throw the jab but Con is out of range.
Kettu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kettu ducks under a wild hook from Con.
A little jabbing left from Kettu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Con walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kettu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Con circles away quickly and effectively.
Con walks into a stiff left hand from Kettu.
Con jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kettu throws out a loose jab but Con uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Con on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Con. Kettu does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Kettu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Con misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Kettu to counter with a crisp jab.
Con throws a big shot that misses.
Kettu falls off balance throwing a combination
and Con counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Con lunges at Kettu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kettu's hand.
Kettu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Con.#T2#
Kettu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Con.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Con cracks Kettu with a good jab.
Con defending well as Kettu loads up on a big left hand.
Con lands a slapping body shot.
Con throws a jab when Kettu was well out of range.
Con keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kettu.
Con dips to his left and cracks Kettu with an uppercut!
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kettu in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A big right from Con misses.
Con just misses with a punch to the body.
Con throws a body punch but Kettu moves out of range.
Kettu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Con counters with a one-two to the body.
Kettu moves away from the strike by Con.
Kettu throws a shot from downtown. Con moves away and avoids it.
Con cracks Kettu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Con misses with a looping right.
Kettu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Kettu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Con throws a hook but Kettu blocks it.
Con throws a right hand that misses
and Kettu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Con throws a jab but it's blocked by Kettu.
Kettu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kettu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Con looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kettu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Con works Kettu's body with a nice hook.
Kettu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Con misses the shot to the body.
Kettu throws out a loose jab but Con uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kettu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Con bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kettu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Con swings widly with a right hand
and Kettu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Con thinking. #T4#
Con slips a jab and a cross from Kettu.
Con takes a jab right on the kisser.
Con lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kettu at a distance.
Con throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kettu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Con lands a nice shot to the body.
Kettu moves out of range of the strikes.
Kettu misses with an uppercut.
Con lands a nice looking body shot.
Con moves away from the strike by Kettu.
Con takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kettu connects with a body shot that sends Con's belly button to the back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from Con misses its intended target.
Con takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kettu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kettu there as he acknowledges the shot.
The fighters circling - Kettu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that A. Mere Con will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Nice straight punches there by Kettu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kettu.
Con throws a poor cross that misses
and Kettu counters with a right hand to the body.
Kettu throws a body punch but Con moves out of range.
Kettu misses with a left hand
enabling Con to counter with a crisp jab.
Kettu throws a left and a right that both miss
and Con counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Con tries to clinch up but Kettu circles away and keeps his distance.
Con just misses with a punch to the body.
Con uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kettu.
Kettu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Con on the side of the head.
Kettu avoids the body shot from Con.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kettu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Con.
Kettu scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CL#
Con has managed 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!
Con scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kettu stalls. #T1#
Con misses with a body punch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Con.
Con tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kettu tries to throw a body punch but Con avoids it by throwing Kettu back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Con.
Con misses with some punches.
Con lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kettu tries to circle away but Con has him pinned against the cage.
Con blocking some punches.
Con lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kettu backwards.
Con avoiding damage as Kettu throws knees to the body.
Kettu throws a head punch that misses.
Kettu blocking some punches. #BC#
Con escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kettu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Esa Kettu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Con throws a big shot that misses.
Con misses with a straight left.
Con scores with a three punch combo!
Kettu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kettu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Con.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kettu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kettu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kettu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Con works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Con throws a poor cross that misses
letting Kettu counter with a right hand.
Con avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Con throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kettu displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Con punishes Kettu's body with a nice straight punch.
Kettu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Con throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Con.
Con with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Con avoids the body shot from Kettu.
Con lands a body shot.
Kettu throws an off balance right hand
and Con makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kettu misses with a right hand
and Con connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kettu moves forwards but Con connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kettu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kettu misses with a hook
and Con connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kettu throws a shot from downtown. Con moves away and avoids it.
Con swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Con uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kettu.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Con takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kettu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Con misses the target.#CL#
Con pushes Kettu up against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kettu tries to throw a body punch but Con avoids it by throwing Kettu back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Kettu fails to land.
Kettu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Con misses with a short punch on the inside.
Con prevents a body shot from Kettu.
Con misses with some punches. #BC#
Con pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kettu misses with a body shot.
Con swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kettu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The fighters circle momentarily. Con darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kettu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Con uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kettu.
Kettu misses the shot to the body.
Kettu lunges at Con with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Con's hand.
Con thuds a left hand into Kettu's body.

And that's the end of the fight!
A. Mere Con showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Con has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... A. Mere Con!

A. Mere Con decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: SYN 882 Whymer vs. Nig     
Date:   Mar 05, 2022
#R1#
Kettu throws a hook but Finger blocks it.
Finger throws out a counter right but Kettu avoids it with no problem.
Kettu ducks under a wild hook from Finger.
Kettu lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kettu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kettu just misses with a punch to the body.
Finger is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nice body punch from Kettu.
Finger misses with a hook. Kettu ducked under it nicely.
Kettu is looking for a counter combo.
Kettu misses with a body shot.
Finger lands a nice shot that snaps Kettu's head back.
Middle Finger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finger throws an off balance right hand
and Kettu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kettu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kettu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Finger moves away.
Kettu misses with a two punch combination.
Kettu blocks a jab.
Kettu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice body punch from Finger.
Finger lands with a shot to the body.
Finger darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Finger throws a lazy right hand but Kettu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kettu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Finger.
A left lands for Finger.#T1#
Kettu lands a nice shot to the body.
Kettu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Finger misses the target.
A counter left hand to the body from Kettu misses its target.
A swing and a miss from Finger.
Kettu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Finger 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.
Finger works Kettu's body with a nice hook.
Kettu scores with a decent looking hook.
Kettu scores with a body shot.
Finger connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kettu momentarily.
Finger bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kettu's head backwards.
Finger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kettu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kettu takes a swing at Finger's ribcage but misses.
Kettu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Finger misses with a hook.
A slow jab from Finger misses its intended target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kettu slips a straight right by Finger.
Kettu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Kettu misses its target.
Finger misses with a straight right.
Finger throws the left hand but Kettu avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Finger looks to throw the jab but Kettu is out of range.
Kettu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Finger keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Finger lands a nice hook to Kettu's body. Kettu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kettu scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CUT#It looks like Middle Finger has been cut.
Kettu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Finger.
A jab lands there for Finger.
Kettu lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kettu.
Kettu scores with a punch to the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Finger.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kettu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Finger throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kettu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Finger.
Finger showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kettu.
Finger avoids the body shot from Kettu.
Nice defenses there by Finger.
Finger takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T3#
Finger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kettu.
Finger lands with a shot to the body.
Finger throws a lazy right hand but Kettu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kettu slips a straight right by Finger.
A nice combination there by Kettu.
Finger scores with a hook.
Finger misses with a wild body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Kettu.
Finger throws a hook but Kettu avoids it easily.
A big right from Finger misses.
Finger is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kettu had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Finger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Finger misses the jab.
Kettu tries to bum rush Finger with a series of wild strikes but Finger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Finger connects with the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Finger throws a big shot that misses.
Kettu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Finger throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kettu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kettu throws a right hand that Finger ducks under and follows up with a left that Finger also avoids with ease.#T4#
Finger throws a series of punches but Kettu avoids them all with ease.
Finger misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Finger misses its intended target.
Finger throws a jab when Kettu was well out of range.
Finger lands a body shot.
Finger lands a jab.
Finger misses with a hook. Kettu ducked under it nicely.
Finger scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kettu doesn't seem bothered though.
Finger tries to bum rush Kettu with a series of wild strikes but Kettu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kettu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kettu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Finger.
Kettu throws a hook to the side of Finger's head but Finger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kettu is looking to wear down Finger with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kettu throws a body punch but Finger moves out of range.
Finger takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Finger misses with a hook. Kettu ducked under it nicely.
Finger missing with a left hand there. Kettu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kettu lands a right hook to the body.
Kettu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Finger fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Middle Finger will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Middle Finger's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Finger clobbers Kettu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kettu moves out of range as Finger strikes.
Middle Finger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kettu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Finger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Kettu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kettu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Finger scores with a hook to the body. Kettu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kettu throws a series of punches but Finger moves out of range.
Kettu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kettu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Finger moves away.
Finger swings widly with a right hand
and Kettu counters with a straight right hand.
Finger connects with a right hand. Kettu shakes it off.
Kettu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Finger.
Finger misses with an uppercut. Kettu saw that one coming.
Kettu misses with an uppercut.
Kettu lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kettu.
Kettu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kettu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Finger throws the left hand but Kettu avoids the punch easily.
Finger is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kettu shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Finger eats them both and turns towards Kettu to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Finger lands a nice shot that snaps Kettu's head back.
Kettu cracks a nice hook into Finger's ribs.
Finger misses the jab.
Kettu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Finger.
A counter left hand to the body from Kettu misses its target.
Finger throws a jab but it's blocked by Kettu.
Nice defenses there by Kettu.
Finger throws a jab when Kettu was well out of range.
Finger moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Finger tests Kettu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Finger.
Kettu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kettu throws a looping overhand right but Finger ducks down to avoid it.
Finger lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The fighters circling - Finger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Finger jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T2#
Finger throws a hook to the side of Kettu's head but Kettu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Finger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kettu.
Decent striking displayed by Finger there.
Finger misses with an uppercut.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kettu throws a right and a left that Finger avoids nicely.
Kettu looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kettu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Finger throws a shot from downtown. Kettu moves away and avoids it.
Finger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kettu.
Kettu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Finger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kettu throws out a loose jab but Finger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kettu moves out of range as Finger strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Kettu misses the target.
Kettu moves into range and connects with a jab.
A jab from Kettu misses.
Kettu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Finger circles away quickly and effectively.
Kettu moves out of range of the strikes.
Finger takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A jab from Finger misses. #T3#
Finger misses with a body shot.
Finger lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kettu scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Finger lands a nice looking body shot.
Finger fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kettu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Finger misses with a hook.
Finger lands a jab to Kettu's midsection.
Kettu works the jab nicely.
Finger connects with a body shot that sends Kettu's belly button to the back.
Kettu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Finger throws out the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Finger throws a body punch but Kettu moves out of range.
Finger moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Kettu misses the target.
Kettu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Finger was well out of range. Poor timing from Kettu.
Kettu staying out of range there.
Finger takes one to the chin there.#T4#
Kettu ducks under a wild hook from Finger.
Nice shot lands for Finger.
Finger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Finger scores with a shot to the body.
Finger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kettu manages to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Kettu. Beautiful body shot.
Finger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kettu moves away.
Jab from Kettu.
Finger throws an overhand right that lands on Kettu's shoulder, as Kettu tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Kettu misses the target.
Kettu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Finger bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Good standup being displayed there by Finger as he connects with a hook.
Kettu slips under a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kettu throws a nice looking combination but Finger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Finger fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kettu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kettu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Middle Finger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Middle Finger's cut.
That's time! Kettu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Finger blocks a jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Finger misses.
Finger misses the shot to the body.
Kettu with a nice cross.
Finger swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kettu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Finger moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Finger moves away from the strike by Kettu.
Kettu has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Kettu slips a straight right by Finger.
Finger throws a lazy uppercut
letting Kettu counter with a right hand.
Finger misses with a body shot
and Kettu counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Finger moves out of range of the strikes.
Kettu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kettu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kettu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Finger throws out the jab.
Kettu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Finger connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Finger misses with a hook. Kettu ducked under it nicely.
Kettu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Finger misses with a hook.
Kettu lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Kettu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Finger.
Nice cross by Finger.
Finger avoids the body shot from Kettu.
Kettu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Finger throws a right and a left that Kettu avoids nicely.
Finger looks to land a right hand but Kettu moved out of range.
Kettu tries to bum rush Finger with a series of wild strikes but Finger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kettu staying out of range there.
Finger loads up on a big right hand but Kettu slips the punch.
Kettu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Finger.
Finger just misses with a punch to the body.
Finger misses with a right hand
and Kettu counters with a right hand to the body.
Finger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Finger connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kettu's hands.
Kettu stuns Finger with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kettu swings for the body but Finger moves out of range.
Finger clobbers Kettu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finger throws a shot from downtown. Kettu moves away and avoids it.
Esa Kettu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kettu moves out of range as Finger strikes.
Finger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kettu.
Finger lands a body shot.
Kettu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kettu misses with a hook.
Finger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kettu.
It seemed like Finger was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kettu lands a nice shot to the body.
Kettu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Finger connects with a jab.
Finger lands with a right hand. #ROC2#Kettu is rocked!
Finger connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Oh Kettu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Finger drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Kettu right on the button. Kettu goes down! Finger follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Finger gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Middle Finger!
A very excited looking Middle Finger made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: SYN 874 Marceau vs. Wild     
Date:   Feb 05, 2022
#R1#
Bulb scores with a head kick.
Kettu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bulb manages to avoid it.
Kettu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've been told by Bulb's head coaches at Hell Warriors Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kettu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kettu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bulb misses with a head kick.
Kettu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kettu misses with a straight right.
It appears Bulb was looking to counter with a kick there.
Bulb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kettu moves away.
Bulb thuds his shin into the meat of Kettu's side.
Bulb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kettu manages to avoid it.
Kettu has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bulb.
Bulb tests Kettu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kettu lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bulb scores with a jab to the jaw.
Esa Kettu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Bulb tests Kettu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kettu lands a nice looking body shot.
Bulb bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bulb waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kettu.
Kettu blocks the body kick.
Kettu is looking for the big counter here.
Bulb takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jab from Bulb.
Kettu moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kettu moves away from the strike by Bulb.
Kettu scores with a jab. Bulb acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kettu looks to land a combination but Bulb avoids it well.
Bulb throws a head kick but Kettu moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Bulb.
Bulb throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Bulb is looking to land body kicks.
A slow jab from Bulb misses its intended target.
Kettu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kettu takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bulb connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Bulb.
Bulb fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kettu just manages to avoid it.
Bulb uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kettu.
Kettu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bulb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kettu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bulb just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheers as Bulb lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kettu doesn't seem phased though.
Kettu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bulb takes a swing at Kettu's ribcage but misses.
Kettu cracks Bulb with an open hand slap.#T3#
Kettu just misses with a punch to the body.
Bulb takes a swing at Kettu's ribcage but misses.
Kettu avoids the body shot from Bulb.
Kettu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bulb stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kettu looks to score with a jab to the body but Bulb is just out of range.
Kettu lands a nice hook to Bulb's body. Bulb takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bulb misses with an uppercut. Kettu saw that one coming.
Kettu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bulb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kettu.
Kettu just misses with a punch to the body.
Kettu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bulb tests Kettu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bulb looks to score with a jab to the body but Kettu is just out of range.
Kettu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bulb moves away.
Bulb misses with a hook. Kettu ducked under it nicely. #T4#
The fighters circling - Kettu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bulb is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kettu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kettu looks to throw the jab but Bulb is out of range.
Bulb moves forwards but Kettu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bulb misses with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bulb dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kettu. That did some damage!
A big left from Kettu misses.
Bulb motions for Kettu to come forward. Bulb throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kettu throws a counter combo.
Bulb swings for the body but Kettu moves out of range.
Kettu misses with an uppercut
and Bulb makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kettu scores with a nice strike.
Bulb jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bulb throws the left hand but Kettu avoids the punch easily.
Kettu checks a leg kick.
Kettu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Adim Bulb will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Kettu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bulb lands a nice shot to the body.
Kettu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bulb.
Bulb throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A head kick misses from Bulb.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bulb. Kettu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bulb takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bulb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kettu.
Kettu scores with a nice right hand.
Kettu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bulb dodges the punch combination from Kettu.
Kettu walks into a stiff left hand from Bulb.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot to the liver by Kettu. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Bulb uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kettu has time to react.
Kettu checks a leg kick.
Kettu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bulb slips a jab from Kettu.
Kettu looks to land a right hand but Bulb moved out of range.
Bulb misses with a straight right.
Kettu scores with a hook to the body. Bulb takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kettu throws a hook but Bulb blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Bulb misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bulb. Kettu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kettu lands a nice looking body shot.
Kettu throws a body shot but no joy.
Bulb just misses with a punch to the body.
Bulb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kettu moves away.
Kettu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bulb moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T2#
Bulb throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bulb thumps Kettu with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bulb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kettu scores with a sloppy right hand. Bulb should have avoided that one.
Kettu misses with a hook.
Bulb feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kettu looks to score with a jab to the body but Bulb is just out of range.
Bulb fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice body kick from Bulb.
Kettu throws a hook to the side of Bulb's head but Bulb sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bulb closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bulb throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bulb misses with a head kick.
Kettu avoids the body shot from Bulb. #T3#
Bulb misses with a shot to the body
and Kettu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bulb takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bulb gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kettu.
Kettu lands a slapping body shot.
Kettu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bulb counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bulb cracks Kettu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bulb attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kettu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bulb with a body shot.
Bulb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kettu.
A little feinted left hand from Bulb on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kettu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bulb.
Kettu ducks under a wild hook from Bulb.
Kettu misses with an uppercut
letting Bulb counter with a right hand.
Bulb swinging wildly here.
Kettu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Bulb finds it's way through Kettu's defenses. #T4#
A jab lands there for Kettu.
Bulb takes one to the side of the head.
Kettu misses with a double jab
and Bulb connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bulb takes one to the chin there.
Bulb misses with a wild body shot.
Bulb throws a lazy right hand but Kettu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kettu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bulb throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kettu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bulb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kettu manages to avoid it.
Esa Kettu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A swing and a miss from Kettu.
Bulb throwing a counter right hand but Kettu manages to avoid it.
Bulb throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Esa Kettu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Kettu defending well as Bulb loads up on a big left hand.
Kettu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bulb dodges the punch combination from Kettu.
Bulb dodges the punch combination from Kettu.
Bulb pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kettu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kettu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bulb was well out of range. Poor timing from Kettu.
Kettu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bulb cracks a nice hook into Kettu's ribs.
Kettu misses with a wild body shot.
Kettu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A shot to the body from Kettu misses
and Bulb counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Kettu looks to land a right hand but Bulb moved out of range.
Bulb jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Kettu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bulb looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kettu throws a combination. Bulb tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kettu throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Bulb.
Bulb lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bulb walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bulb.
Bulb looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bulb.
Bulb slips a jab from Kettu.
Kettu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kettu throws a looping overhand right but Bulb ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kettu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T2#
Kettu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A jab from Bulb does it's job there.
Kettu throws a right hand that misses
and Bulb counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kettu avoids the head kick by Bulb.
A jab from Bulb does it's job there.
Kettu moves out of range as Bulb strikes.
Kettu punishes Bulb's body with a nice straight punch.
Bulb tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kettu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kettu misses with a combination
and Bulb counters with a stiff right hand.
Bulb throws a wild body kick that Kettu sees coming a mile off.
Kettu on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bulb.#T3#
Kettu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bulb.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bulb.
Nice jab there from Bulb.
Kettu connects with a looping right hand.
Bulb misses with a wild body shot.
Bulb looks to land a body kick but Kettu moved away.
Kettu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bulb.
Bulb is looking to slow Kettu down with leg kicks.
Kettu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bulb attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kettu scores with a nice strike.
Bulb throws a sloppy head kick and Kettu moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Kettu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bulb throws a head kick but Kettu moves out of range.
Kettu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bulb with a body shot.
Kettu jabs Bulb to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T4#
Bulb takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kettu swings widly with a right hand
and Bulb counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kettu slips a straight right by Bulb.
Kettu scores with a nice right hand.
Kettu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bulb at a distance.
Bulb takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#ROC2#Bulb is rocked!
Bulb throws a body punch but Kettu moves out of range.
Kettu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kettu throws a series of punches but Bulb avoids them all with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kettu. Bulb does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kettu fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice shot lands for Bulb.
Bulb displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kettu throws out the jab.
A head kick by Bulb misses
and Kettu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Adim Bulb.
Well Bulb has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Adim Bulb!

After the fight, Adim Bulb was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: SYN 867 Barbosa vs. Sitsongrit     
Date:   Jan 09, 2022
#R1#
Yamaguchi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yamaguchi throws a hook to the side of Kettu's head but Kettu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yamaguchi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kettu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yamaguchi manages to avoid it.
Yamaguchi feints a counter leg kick.
Yamaguchi connects with a single shot there.
Kettu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yamaguchi manages to avoid it.
Yamaguchi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kettu loads up on a big right hand but Yamaguchi slips the punch.
Yamaguchi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kettu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yamaguchi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Yamaguchi connects with a nice looking jab.
Yamaguchi is looking to score with low kicks.
Yamaguchi connects with a solid leg kick.
Kettu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Yamaguchi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yamaguchi loads up on a big right hand but Kettu slips the punch.
Kettu walks into a stiff left hand from Yamaguchi.
Kettu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yamaguchi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yamaguchi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Yamaguchi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kettu manages to avoid it.#T1#
Yamaguchi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kettu moves away.
Kettu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kettu takes a swing at Yamaguchi's ribcage but misses.
Yamaguchi misses with a looping right.
Kettu cracks Yamaguchi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Yamaguchi throws a poor cross that misses
and Kettu counters with a nice uppercut.
Yamaguchi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kettu.
Yamaguchi throws a jab but it's blocked by Kettu.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kettu checks a leg kick.
Yamaguchi misses with a body shot.
Kettu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Yamaguchi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kettu at a distance.
Kettu looks to throw the jab but Yamaguchi is out of range.
Yamaguchi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kettu.
Yamaguchi tries to move into range but Kettu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Yamaguchi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
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!
Kettu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T2#
Yamaguchi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kettu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kettu slips under a jab from Yamaguchi.
Kettu misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Yamaguchi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kettu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yamaguchi can pounce on him.
Yamaguchi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yamaguchi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kettu throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kettu. Yamaguchi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yamaguchi throws a hook but Kettu avoids it easily.
Kettu throws a right hand that Yamaguchi ducks under and follows up with a left that Yamaguchi also avoids with ease.
Yamaguchi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A shot to the liver by Kettu. Beautiful body shot.
Kai Yamaguchi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yamaguchi slips under a jab from Kettu.
Yamaguchi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kettu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yamaguchi throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Yamaguchi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kettu was well out of range. Poor timing from Yamaguchi.
Kettu throws a series of punches but Yamaguchi avoids them all with ease.
Kettu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Yamaguchi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kettu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Yamaguchi is looking to chop away at Kettu's legs.
Kettu scores with a hook to the body. Yamaguchi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Yamaguchi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kettu on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Yamaguchi misses with a hook.
Kettu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yamaguchi.
Kettu throwing a counter right hand but Yamaguchi manages to avoid it.
Yamaguchi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kettu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yamaguchi throws a front kick aimed at Kettu's knee but Kettu avoids it well.
Kettu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yamaguchi manages to avoid it.
Yamaguchi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yamaguchi lands a glancing blow to the side of Kettu's head.
Kettu checks a leg kick nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Yamaguchi.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kettu misses with a body shot.
Kettu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yamaguchi moves away.
Yamaguchi throws a leg kick which misses Kettu's front leg but catches the back leg as Kettu tries to avoid it.
Kettu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Kettu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kettu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yamaguchi looks to land a body kick but Kettu moved away.
A jab from Yamaguchi does it's job there.
Yamaguchi misses with a looping left.
Kettu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yamaguchi manages to avoid it.
Kettu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yamaguchi.
A jab from Kettu misses.
Yamaguchi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kettu had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Yamaguchi throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yamaguchi lands with an overhand left.
Yamaguchi looks for the body kick but Kettu saw that one coming.
Yamaguchi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kettus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kettu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kai Yamaguchi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Yamaguchi throws a low kick, looking for Kettu's leg but Kettu calmly moves out of range.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kettu might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Yamaguchi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kettu counters with a nice body shot.
Kettu misses with a lunging right hand
and Yamaguchi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kettu thinking.
Yamaguchi misses with a shot to the body
and Yamaguchi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kettu slips under a jab.
Kettu looks to throw the jab but Yamaguchi is out of range.
Kettu drops his hands momentarily and Yamaguchi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kettu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Yamaguchi just misses with a punch to the body.
Kettu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yamaguchi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kettu doesn't seem bothered though.
Yamaguchi tries to clinch but Kettu moves out of range.
Kai Yamaguchi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yamaguchi cracks Kettu with a right hand to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yamaguchi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kettu.
A jab from Kettu finds it's way through Yamaguchi's defenses.
Yamaguchi scores with a spinning back kick!
Yamaguchi throws a lazy right hand but Kettu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
The crowd cheers as Yamaguchi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kettu doesn't seem phased though.
Kettu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kettu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yamaguchi was well out of range. Poor timing from Kettu.
Kettu walks into a jab.
Kettu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kettu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Kettu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kettu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yamaguchi was well out of range. Poor timing from Kettu.
Yamaguchi connects with a single shot there.
Nice uppercut there from Yamaguchi.
Kettu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yamaguchi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And Yamaguchi responds with a good body kick, but Kettu manages to step out the way in time.
Kettu throws a nice looking combination but Yamaguchi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yamaguchi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Yamaguchi lands with an overhand left.
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!
Yamaguchi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kettu doesn't seem bothered though.
Kettu misses the shot to the body.
Yamaguchi throws a big shot that misses.
Kettu on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2#
Yamaguchi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yamaguchi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kettu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yamaguchi manages to avoid it.
Yamaguchi moves away from the strike by Kettu.
A slapping body kick lands there for Yamaguchi.
A solid leg kick lands there for Yamaguchi.
A solid leg kick lands there for Yamaguchi.
Kettu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yamaguchi throws out the jab.
Yamaguchi lands a head shot.
A jab from Yamaguchi finds it's way through Kettu's defenses.
Kettu throws a body shot but no joy.
Yamaguchi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kettu to score with a decent uppercut.
Yamaguchi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Yamaguchi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kettu. That did some damage!
Kettu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kettu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yamaguchi.
Kettu is looking to counter punch.
Kettu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yamaguchi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yamaguchi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Yamaguchi scores with a body shot.
Kettu cracks Yamaguchi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Yamaguchi misses with a looping right.
Yamaguchi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yamaguchi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kettu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Yamaguchi tries to clinch but Kettu moves out of range.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Yamaguchi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kettu.
Kettu staying out of range there.
Yamaguchi misses the shot to the body.
A low kick from Yamaguchi misses
and Kettu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yamaguchi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kettu lands a glancing blow to the side of Yamaguchi's head.
Yamaguchi jabs Kettu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kettu. Yamaguchi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kettu has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Yamaguchi scores with a leg kick. #T4#
Kettu takes a jab right on the kisser.
Yamaguchi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Yamaguchi jabs Kettu right on the nose. Kettu blinks but takes it well.
Kettu lands a nice shot to the body.
Kettu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kettu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yamaguchi.
A chopping leg kick lands by Yamaguchi.
Kettu lands a slapping body shot.
Kettu tries to bum rush Yamaguchi with a series of wild strikes but Yamaguchi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A countering left hand to the body from Yamaguchi misses.
Yamaguchi misses with a low kick.
Yamaguchi throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Kettu counter with a right hand.
Yamaguchi lands a nice shot to the body.
Kettu missing with a left hand there. Yamaguchi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kettu throws the left hand but Yamaguchi avoids the punch easily.
Kettu misses with a body shot
and Yamaguchi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big right from Kettu misses.
Kettu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yamaguchi on the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kai Yamaguchi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kettu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Kettu staying out of range there.
Yamaguchi thuds a left hand into Kettu's body.
Yamaguchi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Yamaguchi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kettu looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A slow jab from Kettu misses its intended target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Yamaguchi.
Kettu looks to score with a jab to the body but Yamaguchi is just out of range.
Kettu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yamaguchi thuds a left hand into Kettu's body.
Kettu just misses with a punch to the body.
Yamaguchi connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Yamaguchi forces Kettu back against the cage and clinches.
Kettu swings wildly with an uppercut but Yamaguchi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kettu throws a punch but it's blocked by Yamaguchi.
Kettu misses with the head strike.
Kettu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Kettu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yamaguchi misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi takes a shot to the head.
Yamaguchi misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Yamaguchi - that landed with a thud.
Yamaguchi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kettu takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Kettu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kettu misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Yamaguchi to counter with a crisp jab.
Kettu loads up on a big right hand but Yamaguchi slips the punch.
Kettu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yamaguchi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Yamaguchi tries to clinch but Kettu moves out of range.
Yamaguchi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A leg kick checked by Kettu.
Kettu misses with a looping right.
Esa Kettu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kettu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yamaguchi manages to avoid it.
Kettu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yamaguchi connects with a body shot that sends Kettu's belly button to the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kettu blocks a low kick nicely.
Kettu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Yamaguchi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kettu's head backwards.
Yamaguchi slips under a jab from Kettu.
Kettu misses with a two punch combination.
Yamaguchi misses with an uppercut
and Kettu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yamaguchi misses with a looping left.
Kettu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Yamaguchi misses with a hook.
Kettu misses the shot to the body.
Yamaguchi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kettu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yamaguchi.
Kai Yamaguchi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A chopping leg kick lands by Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi with a jab.
Kettu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T3#
Kettu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yamaguchi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kettu.
Yamaguchi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kettu misses with a body shot.
Yamaguchi is looking to chop away at Kettu's legs.
A low kick lands for Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi connects with a crisp jab.
Kettu keeps the fight on the outside.
Yamaguchi misses with a lunging right hand
and Yamaguchi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kettu crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Yamaguchi - the referee stops the clock and Kettu gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Yamaguchi. Kettu manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kettu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Yamaguchi scoring well with a low kick there.
Kettu fails to land with a series of punches.
Yamaguchi misses with an uppercut.
Yamaguchi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kettu throws a hook but Yamaguchi avoids it easily.#T4#
Yamaguchi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kettu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yamaguchi was well out of range. Poor timing from Kettu.
Decent striking displayed by Yamaguchi there.
Yamaguchi ducks under a wild hook from Kettu.
Kettu ducks under a wild hook from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi thumps Kettu with a low kick.
Yamaguchi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kettu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Yamaguchi scrambles back to his feet.#CUT#It looks like Kai Yamaguchi has been cut.
Yamaguchi ducks under a wild hook from Kettu.
Yamaguchi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Yamaguchi throws a leg kick
and Kettu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kettu throws a lazy right hand but Yamaguchi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kettu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kettu misses with a hook. Yamaguchi ducked under it nicely. #KD#
Kettu lands a left and a right that send Yamaguchi crashing to the mat, dazed. Kettu thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Yamaguchi is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yamaguchi scores with a head kick.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kai Yamaguchi!

Kai Yamaguchi thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: SYN 861 Babinski vs. Knox     
Date:   Dec 19, 2021
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kettu. Active does a little dance to reset his feet.
Active is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kettu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Active connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kettu moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT#It looks like Radio Active has been cut.
Kettu cracks a nice hook into Active's ribs.
Active takes one to the side of the head.
Kettu throws a series of punches but Active moves out of range.
A jab from Kettu misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Active! But no joy.
Kettu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kettu throws a nice looking combination but Active bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Active throws out a counter right but Kettu avoids it with no problem.
Active gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T1#
Kettu misses with a straight right.
Decent striking displayed by Kettu there.
Active uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kettu.
And Active tries to counter it with a takedown but Kettu pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kettu scores with the left hand. Active knows he should have avoided that one.
Kettu throws a body shot but no joy.
Active with the counter takedown but Kettu avoids it easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kettu.
Kettu misses with a body shot
and Active cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Esa Kettu has been cut.
Kettu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Active! But no joy.
Esa Kettu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kettu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Active's hands.
Jab from Kettu.#T2#
Kettu throws a lazy right hand but Active sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice side step and Active releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kettu lands a really nice looking cross but Active seems unphased.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Active avoids the body shot from Kettu.
Kettu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kettu. #ROC#Active is rocked!
Kettu closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Active! Kettu dives in looking to finish! Active 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 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Esa Kettu!
Our winner, Esa Kettu, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: SYN 851 Maluga vs. McNasty 2     
Date:   Nov 14, 2021
#R1#
Good standup being displayed there by Kettu as he connects with a hook.
Maeda throws a combination that misses
and Kettu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Maeda moves into the clinch successfully.
Kettu gets through Maeda's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kettu misses with a punch on the inside.
Maeda misses with a punch to the body.
Maeda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kettu doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Maeda manages to break the clinch.
Maeda misses with a looping left.
Kettu swats away the attempt to clinch by Maeda.
Maeda throws a leg kick
enabling Kettu to counter with a crisp jab.
Maeda misses with the combination.
Maeda sizes up Kettu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maeda slips a jab from Kettu.
Kettu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
Maeda throws a looping overhand right but Kettu ducks down to avoid it.
Maeda scores with a jab to the jaw.
Maeda is looking to clinch.
Maeda looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kettu lands with a nice body punch.
Kettu lands with a cross.
Kettu fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like Maeda was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kettu.
Kettu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Maeda in his tracks.
Kettu moves away from the strike by Maeda.
Maeda wants to clinch but Kettu slips to the side
and Kettu counters with a nice uppercut.
Esa Kettu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from Maeda misses the target.
Kettu lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #ROC2#Maeda is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kettu cracks Maeda with a good jab.
Oh Maeda is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kettu closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Maeda! Kettu dives in looking to finish! Maeda 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 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Esa Kettu!
A relieved looking Esa Kettu thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Thomas Maeda spoke after the fight, saying 'Through Japanese translator to English. "My opponent was better today. I will not underestimate him next time"'.

 

Event: SYN 842 Bathory vs. Egyptian 2     
Date:   Oct 17, 2021
#R1#
Kettu misses with a body shot.
Yamaguchi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kettu in his tracks.
Kettu misses with a body shot.
Yamaguchi thumps Kettu with a low kick.
Kettu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kettu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yamaguchi.
Kettu checks the leg kick.
Kettu throws a looping overhand right but Yamaguchi ducks down to avoid it.
Kettu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Yamaguchi to counter with a crisp jab.
Kettu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Yamaguchi counters with a good low kick that Kettu was not able to check.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamaguchi lands a leg kick that knocks Kettu off balance momentarily.
Kettu looks to land a left hand but Yamaguchi moved out of range nicely.
Kettu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Yamaguchi to counter with a crisp jab.
Kettu throws a left and a right that both miss
and Yamaguchi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kettu's knee momentarily.
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!
Good shot there by Yamaguchi.#T1#
Kettu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yamaguchi misses with a body shot.
Kettu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yamaguchi.
Kettu is looking to wear down Yamaguchi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kettu looks to score with a jab to the body but Yamaguchi is just out of range.
Yamaguchi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kettu connects with a jab.
Kettu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Yamaguchi jabs at Kettu's body.
Kettu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Yamaguchi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kettu looks to land a left hand but Yamaguchi moved out of range nicely.
Kettu works Yamaguchi's body with a nice hook.
Kettu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kettu looks to throw the jab but Yamaguchi is out of range. #T2#
Yamaguchi lands a front kick.
Kettu throws a right and a left that both miss.
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!
Kettu looks to throw the jab but Yamaguchi is out of range.
Yamaguchi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kettu looks to land a left hand but Yamaguchi moved out of range nicely.
Yamaguchi stuns Kettu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kettu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yamaguchi manages to avoid it.
Yamaguchi lands with a kick to the ribs.
Yamaguchi cracks Kettu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kettu misses with a hook to the body
and Yamaguchi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kettu. Yamaguchi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yamaguchi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kettu with a body shot.
Yamaguchi takes a swing at Kettu's ribcage but misses.
Kettu looks to land a right hand but Yamaguchi moved out of range.
Kettu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T3#
Kettu staying out of range there.
Yamaguchi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kettu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kettu blocks the body kick.
Kettu lands a really nice looking cross but Yamaguchi seems unphased.
Kettu scores with a sloppy right hand. Yamaguchi should have avoided that one.
Yamaguchi slips under a jab.
Yamaguchi stuns Kettu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Yamaguchi, as that shot connected.
Esa Kettu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kettu misses with a hook
and Yamaguchi counters with a low kick, right behind Kettu 's knee.
Kettu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kettu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yamaguchi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kettu with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yamaguchi ducks under a wild hook from Kettu.#T4#
Kettu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Yamaguchi throws a big shot that misses.
Yamaguchi scores with a body shot.
Yamaguchi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Yamaguchi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kettu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kettu swinging wildly here.
Yamaguchi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kettu with a body shot.
Kettu throws a left and a right that both miss
and Yamaguchi counters with a left to the body.
Yamaguchi throws a low kick but Kettu moves out of range easily.
Kettu lands with a cross.
Kettu looks to score with a jab to the body but Yamaguchi is just out of range.
Kettu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yamaguchi manages to avoid it.
Kettu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yamaguchi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kai Yamaguchi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Decent striking displayed by Kettu there.
Yamaguchi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Yamaguchi scores with a punch to the head.
Yamaguchi throws a lazy right hand but Kettu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Kettu misses.
Yamaguchi counters with a body kick.
Kettu lands a jab to the nose.
Kettu throws a sloppy body shot
and Yamaguchi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yamaguchi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kettu.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Yamaguchi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kettu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kettu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kettu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kettu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yamaguchi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kettu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Yamaguchi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kettu's knee momentarily.
Kettu has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Kettu throws a shot from downtown. Yamaguchi moves away and avoids it.
Kettu misses with a wild body shot.
Yamaguchi misses with a looping right.
Kettu seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T1#
Kettu connects with a looping right hand.
Kettu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yamaguchi.
Kettu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kettu misses with a lunging right hand
and Kettu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Kettu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yamaguchi is trying to counter with his kicks.
Yamaguchi is looking to land body kicks.
Yamaguchi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kettu throws a body shot but no joy.
Kettu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yamaguchi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kettu.
Yamaguchi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jab by Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi throws a leg kick but Kettu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kettu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yamaguchi is looking to slow Kettu down with leg kicks. #T2#
Kettu misses with a body shot.
Yamaguchi flicks out a counter leg kick but Kettu steps away.
Kettu ducks under a wild hook from Yamaguchi.
Kettu throws a one two combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kettu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Yamaguchi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kettu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yamaguchi.
A nice combination there by Kettu.
Kettu misses with a hook. Yamaguchi ducked under it nicely.
Kettu misses with a lunging right hand
and Yamaguchi counters with a thumping low kick.
Yamaguchi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yamaguchi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kettu.
Kettu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kettu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An inside leg kick from Yamaguchi misses. #T3#
Kettu digs a good hook to Yamaguchi's body.
Yamaguchi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kettu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Yamaguchi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kettu lands with a nice body punch. #CL2#
Yamaguchi closes the distance and clinches.
Kettu can't find room to land a body shot as Yamaguchi controls the action.
Kettu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yamaguchi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kettu misses with a punch on the inside.
Kettu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kettu takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Yamaguchi misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kettu.
Yamaguchi misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Yamaguchi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kettu backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yamaguchi misses with a punch on the inside.
Yamaguchi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Yamaguchi has a couple of punches blocked by Kettu.
Kettu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kettu is looking to control Yamaguchi's arms but Yamaguchi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kettu has his back to the cage.
Yamaguchi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kettu backwards.
A bit of stalling here from Kettu.
A body shot lands from Kettu.
Kettu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kettu gets through Yamaguchi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kettu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yamaguchi misses with some punches.
Kettu blocking some punches. #BC#
Kettu breaks from the clinch.
Good work by Kettu as he checks the leg kick.
Yamaguchi digs a good body shot into Kettu's ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kai Yamaguchi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kettu slips under a jab from Yamaguchi.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kettu cracks a nice hook into Yamaguchi's ribs.
Kettu throws an off balance right hand
and Yamaguchi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yamaguchi lands a nice hook to Kettu's body. Kettu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kettu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kettu throws a combination that misses
and Yamaguchi counters with a body kick that stops Kettu in his tracks momentarily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Yamaguchi. That's going to slow Kettu down.
Yamaguchi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kettu.
Yamaguchi throws a lazy right hand but Kettu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamaguchi tries to land a front kick but Kettu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Yamaguchi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kettu.
Yamaguchi scores with a spinning back kick!
Kettu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Yamaguchi finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#T1#
Kettu falls off balance throwing a combination
and Yamaguchi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kettu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yamaguchi moves away.
Yamaguchi digs a good hook to Kettu's body.
A combination from Kettu does no damage.
Yamaguchi only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Yamaguchi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kettu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Yamaguchi lands a leg kick that knocks Kettu off balance momentarily.
Yamaguchi throws a low kick, looking for Kettu's leg but Kettu calmly moves out of range.
Yamaguchi lands a really nice looking cross but Kettu seems unphased.
Kettu misses with a hook
and Yamaguchi finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Yamaguchi throws out a loose jab but Kettu uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Kettu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Yamaguchi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Yamaguchi misses with a hook. Kettu ducked under it nicely.
Esa Kettu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kettu walks into a stiff left hand from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi misses with a left hand
and Kettu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kettu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yamaguchi with a nice cross.
Kettu throws a body shot but no joy.
Yamaguchi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kettu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kettu misses with a right hand
and Yamaguchi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kettu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kettu throws out a loose jab but Yamaguchi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yamaguchi steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Kai Yamaguchi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kettu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A low kick from Yamaguchi is predictable there
and Kettu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Kettu swings widly with a right hand
and Yamaguchi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kettu dips to his left and cracks Yamaguchi with an uppercut!
Yamaguchi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kettu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Kettu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kettu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yamaguchi was well out of range. Poor timing from Kettu.
Yamaguchi follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Yamaguchi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Yamaguchi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Yamaguchi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kettu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yamaguchi stuns Kettu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kettu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi connects with a solid leg kick. #T4#
Yamaguchi jabs Kettu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Yamaguchi misses with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yamaguchi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kettu.
A countering left hand to the body from Yamaguchi misses.
Yamaguchi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice leg kick from Yamaguchi, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yamaguchi misses with a kick to the body.
Kettu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi misses with a looping left.
Yamaguchi scoring well with a low kick there.
Yamaguchi slips a straight right by Kettu.
A slow jab from Kettu misses its intended target.
Kettu looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Yamaguchi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kettu takes a shot to the body in his stride.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kai Yamaguchi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yamaguchi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kai Yamaguchi!

A very excited looking Kai Yamaguchi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: SYN 830 Krison vs. Duranto III     
Date:   Sep 05, 2021
#R1#
Kansalainen scoring well with a low kick there.
Kansalainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kansalainen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kansalainen looks to land a right hand but Kettu moved out of range.
Kansalainen walks into a left hand.
Kettu throws a shot to the body.
Kettu looks to land a left hand but Kansalainen moved out of range nicely.
Kansalainen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kettu.
Kansalainen scores with a jab.
Kettu misses with a straight right.
Kansalainen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kettu misses with a hook to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kansalainen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kettu misses with a two punch combination.
Kansalainen misses with a hook
and Kettu counters with a series of strikes. Kansalainen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kettu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kettu takes a swing at Kansalainen's ribcage but misses.
Tapani Kansalainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kansalainen throws a hook to the side of Kettu's head but Kettu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kettu cracks a nice hook into Kansalainen's ribs.
Kansalainen looks to land a combination but Kettu avoids it well. #T1#
Kansalainen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kettu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kansalainen wants to land a leg kick but Kettu is out of range.
Kansalainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kettu.
Kettu just misses with a punch to the body.
Kettu missing with a left hand there. Kansalainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kansalainen is looking for a counter combo.
Kansalainen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kansalainen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kettu counters with a nice uppercut.
Kettu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kansalainen moves away.
Kansalainen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kettu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kansalainen throws a looping overhand right but Kettu ducks down to avoid it.
Kansalainen misses with a low kick.
Kansalainen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kansalainen works the jab nicely.
Kettu takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kansalainen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kettu misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Kettu moves out of range as Kansalainen throws a body kick.
Kansalainen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kettu misses with a straight right.
Kansalainen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kettu misses with the combination.
Kansalainen punishes Kettu's body with a nice straight punch.
Kansalainen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kettu just misses with a punch to the body.
Kansalainen is looking to chop away at Kettu's legs.
Nice defenses there by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Kansalainen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kettu misses with a looping right.
Kansalainen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kettu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kettu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Kettu checks a leg kick.
Kansalainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kettu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kansalainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kansalainen takes a swing at Kettu's ribcage but misses.
Kettu ducks right into an uppercut from Kansalainen.
Kettu throws a lazy uppercut
and Kansalainen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kansalainen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kansalainen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kansalainen misses with a right hand
and Kettu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kettu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kansalainen circles away quickly and effectively.
It looked like Kansalainen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kettu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kettu on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kettu throws an overhand right that lands on Kansalainen's shoulder, as Kansalainen tries to avoid the shot.
Kansalainen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kettu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kettu throws a lazy right hand but Kansalainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kansalainen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kettu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kansalainen misses with an uppercut
and Kettu counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Kansalainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kettu.
Kettu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kansalainen feints and then cracks Kettu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kettu down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kettu. Kansalainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kansalainen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kettu throws a big shot that misses.
Kansalainen defending well as Kettu loads up on a big left hand.
Both fighters circling a little - Kansalainen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kansalainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kettu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kettu throws out a loose jab but Kansalainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kettu is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kansalainen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Kettu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kettu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kettu works Kansalainen's body with a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kettu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kansalainen throws out a loose jab but Kettu uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big right from Kansalainen misses.
Kettu let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kansalainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kettu.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tapani Kansalainen will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kansalainen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kettu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kansalainen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kettu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Kansalainen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kettu. That did some damage!
Kansalainen moves out of range as Kettu strikes.
Kansalainen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kansalainen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kansalainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kettu was well out of range. Poor timing from Kansalainen.
Kettu misses with a double jab
and Kansalainen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kettu. Kansalainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kansalainen throws a jab but it's blocked by Kettu.
A bone on bone clash there as Kettu blocks the leg kick.
Kettu thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kansalainen throws a leg kick
and Kettu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Esa Kettu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kettu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kansalainen throws out the jab. #T1#
Kansalainen tries to score with a low kick but Kettu moves his leg out of the way.
Kansalainen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kansalainen tries a low kick but Kettu avoids it.
Kansalainen moves out of range as Kettu strikes.
Kettu throws a jab but it's blocked by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen misses the body punch
and Kettu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kettu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kansalainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kettu walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kansalainen.
Kettu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kettu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kansalainen doesn't seem bothered though.
Kansalainen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kansalainen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Good exchange - Kansalainen coming out on top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kettu swings for the body but Kansalainen moves out of range.
Kansalainen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kansalainen thows a leg kick but Kettu checks it
and Kettu counters with a straight right hand.
Kettu walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kansalainen.#T2#
Kansalainen moves away from the strike by Kettu.
Kansalainen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kettu just manages to avoid it.
Kansalainen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kettu counters with a nice uppercut.
Kettu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kettu swings widly with a right hand
and Kansalainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kansalainen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kansalainen works the jab nicely.
Kettu scores with a hook.
Kansalainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kettu.
Kettu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kansalainen can pounce on him.
Kettu moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like Kettu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kettu looks to land a right hand but Kansalainen moved out of range.
Kettu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kansalainen can pounce on him.
Kansalainen is looking to slow Kettu down with leg kicks.
A punch combination from Kettu misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kansalainen feints and then cracks Kettu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kettu down.
Kettu throws a nice looking combination but Kansalainen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kettu digs a good hook to Kansalainen's body. #T3#
A good leg kick by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kettu shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kansalainen eats them both and turns towards Kettu to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A slow jab from Kettu misses its intended target.
Kansalainen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kettu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kansalainen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kansalainen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kansalainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kettu.
Kansalainen throws a body punch but Kettu moves out of range.
Kettu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kettu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kansalainen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kettu moves forwards but Kansalainen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kettu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kansalainen throws out the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kettu misses with a two punch combination.
Kansalainen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kansalainen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Kansalainen as he connects with a hook.#T4#
Kettu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kettu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kansalainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kettu throws a body punch but Kansalainen moves out of range.
Kettu lands a jab to the head.
Kettu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kansalainen.
Kettu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kansalainen is looking to slow Kettu down with leg kicks.
The fighters circling - Kansalainen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from Kansalainen misses its intended target.
Kettu misses with a two punch combination.
Kettu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kansalainen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kettu is able to avoid easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kansalainen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kettu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kettu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kettu misses with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Esa Kettu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Kansalainen throws a leg kick but Kettu sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kettu blocks a jab.
Kettu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kansalainen with a body shot.
Kettu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little feinted left hand from Kansalainen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kansalainen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kansalainen throws a big shot that misses.
Kettu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kansalainen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kettu checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Kettu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kettu.
Kettu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kettu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kansalainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kettu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Good exchange - Kansalainen coming out on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kettu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen with a nice cross.
Nice body punch from Kettu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kansalainen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kettu.
Kansalainen dodges the punch combination from Kettu. #T1#
Kettu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kansalainen.
Kettu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kansalainen throws a body shot but no joy.
Kettu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kansalainen takes a swing at Kettu's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Kettu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kettu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kansalainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Kettu.
Kansalainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kettu.
Kettu misses with a wild body shot.
Kansalainen misses with an uppercut.
Kansalainen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kansalainen lands a body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kansalainen.
Kettu scores with a jab to the jaw.
A combination from Kettu does no damage.
Kettu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kettu misses with a two punch combination.
Kansalainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Kettu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kettu misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Kettu misses with a wild body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kansalainen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kettu walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kettu slips under a jab.
Kansalainen lands a really nice looking cross but Kettu seems unphased.
Kettu avoids the head kick by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen lands with a good body shot.
Kettu throws a hook but Kansalainen avoids it easily.
Kettu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kansalainen.
Kettu with a nice cross.
Kettu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kansalainen.
Kettu on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kettu throws a hook but Kansalainen avoids it easily.
Kettu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kettu looks to land a left hand but Kansalainen moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Kettu slips a straight right by Kansalainen.
A slow jab from Kettu misses its intended target.
Kettu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kansalainen.
Kansalainen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kansalainen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kettu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kansalainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kansalainen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kettu defending well as Kansalainen loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kettu! But no joy.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kansalainen.
Kansalainen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kansalainen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kettu at a distance.
Kansalainen throws a leg kick that misses.
Kansalainen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
An inside leg kick lands from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen wants to land a leg kick but Kettu is out of range.
Kansalainen throws a leg kick but Kettu sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T4#
A leg kick checked by Kettu.
Kansalainen swings widly with a right hand
and Kettu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kansalainen throws a low kick, looking for Kettu's leg but Kettu calmly moves out of range.
Kansalainen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kettu counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kettu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kansalainen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kansalainen lands a nice shot to the body.
Kansalainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kettu.
Kansalainen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kettu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kansalainen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kettu missing with a left hand there. Kansalainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kettu lands a right hook to the body.
Kansalainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kettu moves away.
Kansalainen throws a leg kick which misses Kettu's front leg but catches the back leg as Kettu tries to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tapani Kansalainen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kansalainen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Esa Kettu!

During a confident post fight interview, Esa Kettu thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: PFC 268 Blazkov vs Lach     
Date:   May 23, 2021
#R1#
Escobar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Escobar listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kettu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A telegraphed right hand from Escobar misses the target.
Kettu throws a shot to the body.
Escobar swings widly with a right hand
and Kettu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Escobar slips a jab from Kettu.
Escobar misses with an uppercut. Kettu saw that one coming.
Kettu throws a solid leg kick but Escobar takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kettu.
Kettu moves away from the strike by Escobar.
Escobar connects with a nice looking jab.
Kettu throws a series of punches but Escobar moves out of range.
Escobar thinks about countering with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kettu. Escobar does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Kettu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Escobar lands with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kettu misses with an uppercut. Escobar saw that one coming.
Escobar lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kettu throws a body shot but no joy.
Kettu tried to score with a low kick but Escobar checks it.
A shot to the body from Escobar misses
and Kettu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kettu throws a big shot that misses.
Escobar throws the left hand but Kettu avoids the punch easily.
Kettu looks to score with a jab to the body but Escobar is just out of range.#T1#
Escobar missing with a left hand there. Kettu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kettu blocks a head kick by Escobar.
Kettu has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kettu throws a leg kick
and Escobar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Escobar is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kettu looks to throw the jab but Escobar is out of range.
Kettu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kettu throws a low kick but Escobar moves out of range easily.
Kettu changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Escobar tries to avoid it but Kettu manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Escobar to the ground. Escobar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Diego Escobar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Escobar connects with a looping right hand.
Escobar just misses with a punch to the body.
Escobar throws a head kick but Kettu moves out of range.
Escobar throws a head kick but Kettu moves out of range. #CL#
Escobar rushes Kettu and presses him up against the cage.
Kettu misses with the head strike.
Kettu throws a punch but it's blocked by Escobar.
Kettu misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Escobar scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kettu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Escobar.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Escobar.
Escobar gets through Kettu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Kettu. #T2#
Escobar lands a shot to the body.
Escobar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kettu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Escobar prevents a body shot from Kettu.
Escobar pushes Kettu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kettu.
Kettu blocks a body shot from Escobar.
Kettu tries a body shot but Escobar blocks it.
Escobar throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Escobar.
Kettu tries to throw a body punch but Escobar avoids it by throwing Kettu back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Escobar.
Kettu takes a shot to the head.
Kettu working aggressively here.
Escobar blocks an uppercut.
Escobar tries to throw a body punch but Kettu avoids it by throwing Escobar back against the cage. #TD2#
Kettu turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kettu manages to end up in side control.#SUB2#
Kettu tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kettu in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T3#
Kettu 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.
Escobar tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kettu wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kettu 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.
Kettu is trying to ground and pound but Escobar uses the momentary lack of control by Kettu to regain half guard.
Escobar gets back to full guard.
Escobar looking for a sweep. Not yet Escobar, not yet.
Kettu with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Kettu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Escobar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kettu has managed to get both his arms back between Escobar's legs - danger averted.
Kettu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Escobar is keeping the position for now.
Escobar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kettu manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T4##SUB2#
Kettu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Escobar defends it easily.
Kettu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kettu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kettu can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Escobar controls the pace.#SUB2#
Kettu looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Escobar passes into half guard.
Escobar is controlling the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Diego Escobar 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#
Escobar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Escobar moves into range and clinches up with Kettu.
Kettu throws a punch but it's blocked by Escobar.
Escobar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Escobar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Escobar is leaning against Kettu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kettu pushes Escobar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Escobar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Escobar lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kettu or not.
Escobar digs a right hand underneath Kettu's ribcage. Kettu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Escobar scores with a shoulder strike.
Kettu prevents a body shot from Escobar.
Kettu misses with the head strike.
Diego Escobar has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Still in the clinch, Escobar scores with a nice short uppercut.
Escobar swings wildly with an uppercut but Kettu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kettu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Escobar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Escobar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escobar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Kettu. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kettu.
Kettu lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar.
Escobar tries to work over Kettu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kettu.
Escobar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Escobar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kettus head.
Kettu misses with the head strike.
Escobar misses with a punch to the body.
Kettu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Escobar scores with a shot to the side of Kettu's head.
Escobar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Escobar misses with a punch to the body.
Escobar misses with a punch to the body.
Kettu struggles to land a body shot inside as Escobar controls his hands.
Escobar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Escobar.
Escobar gets through Kettu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Escobar blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Still in the clinch, Escobar scores with a nice short uppercut.
Escobar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kettu can do to turn this around?
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!
Kettu misses with a body punch.
Kettu struggles to land a body shot inside as Escobar controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar.
Escobar misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Kettu.
Escobar lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Escobar fails to land.
Escobar blocking some punches.
Kettu struggles to land a body shot inside as Escobar controls his hands.
Kettu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar tries to throw a body punch but Kettu avoids it by throwing Escobar back against the cage.
Escobar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kettu pushes Escobar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kettu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kettu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Escobar prevents a body shot from Kettu.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Escobar.
Kettu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Escobar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Escobar blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Kettu tries to score a body lock takedown but Escobar shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kettu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Escobar's elbow.
Kettu lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Escobar.
Escobar lands a body shot.
Kettu takes a shot to the head.
Escobar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kettu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Escobar struggles to land a body shot inside as Kettu controls his hands.
Kettu struggles to land a body shot inside as Escobar controls his hands.
Kettu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kettu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Escobar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kettu throws a punch but it's blocked by Escobar.
A right handed body shot lands from Escobar.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Escobar.
Escobar lands a hook that snaps the head of Kettu backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kettu looking for a takedown.
Kettu is breathing heavily.
A head punch on the inside from Kettu fails to land.
Kettu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kettu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Escobar misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Kettu gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Escobar is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Escobar pulls Kettu in to control the position.
Kettu lands a couple of elbows.
Escobar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Escobar controlling the position.
Kettu throws a big right hand that misses.
Escobar has momentary wrist control but Kettu slips an elbow through the middle.
Escobar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kettu.
Escobar wants to sweep here but Kettu controlling him for the moment.
Escobar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Escobar dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Kettu throws a low kick but Escobar avoids it.
The fighters circling - Escobar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kettu feints a counter leg kick.
Kettu misses with an uppercut. Escobar saw that one coming.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Escobar lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kettu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kettu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Escobar lands with a nice body punch.
Kettu throws a body punch but Escobar moves out of range.
Escobar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A head kick misses from Escobar.
Escobar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kettu avoids the head kick by Escobar.
Kettu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Escobar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kettu can pounce on him.
Escobar lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jab by Escobar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Escobar throws a looping overhand right but Kettu ducks down to avoid it.
Kettu avoids the body shot from Escobar.
Escobar lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escobar takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Escobar connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Nice jab there from Escobar.
Escobar lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kettu throws a low kick but Escobar moves out of range easily.
Escobar throws a looping overhand right but Kettu ducks down to avoid it.
Escobar with a hook.
Escobar throws a nice outside leg kick.
Escobar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kettu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Escobar manages to avoid it.
Escobar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kettu.
Diego Escobar is winning the standup battle so far.
Kettu misses with a straight left.
Kettu blocks a head kick by Escobar.
Kettu misses with a hook. Escobar ducked under it nicely.
Escobar sizes up Kettu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Escobar scores with a shot to the body.
Kettu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kettu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A head kick misses from Escobar.
Escobar throws a body punch but Kettu moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kettu! But no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kettu throws a good cross that connects.
Esa Kettu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kettu tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Escobar defends well and Kettu ends up having to push Escobar into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kettu throws a hook but Escobar blocks it.
Kettu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Escobar throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Escobar fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD2#
Kettu drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kettu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Escobar lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Escobar pushing down on Kettu's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Escobar content to control rather than advance.
Kettu is looking for a sweep. Escobar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Escobar content to control rather than advance.
Kettu moves into full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Kettu looking for a guillotine here but Escobar defends easily.
Escobar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Escobar's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Kettu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Escobar won't allow Kettu to sweep him here.
Escobar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Kettu throws his legs up looking for a submission but Escobar uses it to pass to side control.
Kettu tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Escobar presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Kettu really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Escobar controlling from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Escobar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Escobar, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Escobar!

After winning the bout, Diego Escobar thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: PFC 264 Bapp vs Marceau     
Date:   May 09, 2021
#R1#
Urani swings for the body but Kettu moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Urani.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A leg kick checked by Urani.
Urani tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kettu manages to circle out of the way.
Kettu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Urani needs to keep his hands up - Kettu had a free shot at his head there.
Urani misses with a straight left.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kettu.
Kettu lands with a straight right. Urani didn't see that one coming.
Urani looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kettu is looking to score with low kicks.
A cross from Urani lands.
Kettu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Urani takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kettu tries to clinch up.
Kettu feints and then cracks Urani's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Urani down.
Kettu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kettu has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Urani thows a leg kick but Kettu checks it
letting Kettu counter with a right hand.
Kettu walks into a jab.
Kettu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Urani throws a hook to the side of Kettu's head but Kettu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kettu! But no joy.
Kettu throws out a powerful jab.
Kettu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kettu is looking to clinch. #T1#
Urani stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A swing and a miss from Kettu.
Urani throws a hook but Kettu blocks it.
Good standup being displayed there by Urani as he connects with a hook.
Kettu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Urani takes a swing at Kettu's ribcage but misses.
Kettu lands a really nice looking cross but Urani seems unphased.
Kettu throws a sloppy head kick and Urani moves out of range easily.
Kettu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kettu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Urani has time to react.
Urani swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kettu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Urani ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kettu moves away.
Kettu ducks under a wild hook from Urani.
Kettu takes a head kick and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Urani attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Urani walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kettu.
Urani tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kettu was well out of range. Poor timing from Urani.
Urani takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kettu is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Urani had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Urani fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kettu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Good work by Urani as he checks the leg kick.#T2#
Kettu missing with a left hand there. Urani was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Urani throws a leg kick but Kettu sees it coming and moves out of range.
Urani lands a nice hook to Kettu's body. Kettu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kettu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Urani swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kettu looks to land a right hand but Urani moved out of range.
Urani throws the kick towards the body but Kettu avoids it.
Kettu moves out of range as Urani throws a body kick.
Urani with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kettu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kettu lands a body shot.
Urani tries to move into range but Kettu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Urani lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kettu takes a step back to recover.
Kettu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kettu stuns Urani with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kettu tries to land a front kick but Urani steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kettu tries to work over Urani's front leg with a kick but Urani checks it.
Urani swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kettu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kettu on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Urani darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ephram Urani is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Kettu pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Urani back to the cage. Kettu follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kettu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Urani connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kettu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good work by Kettu as he checks the leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Urani lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kettu doesn't seem phased though.
Kettu misses with a looping left.
Urani takes a swing at Kettu's ribcage but misses.
Kettu throws a wild body kick that Urani sees coming a mile off.
A combination from Urani does no damage.
Kettu misses with a head kick.
Urani throws a push kick but Kettu slaps the foot to one side.
Kettu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD2#
Kettu is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Urani's half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Urani is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kettu scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Urani is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kettu scores with a couple of nice shots.
Urani is trying to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Kettu. #T4#
Kettu landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kettu looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Urani with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kettu lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2#
Kettu is working for a submission of some sort.
Kettu not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kettu moves nicely into side control.
Kettu throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Urani might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kettu in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kettu cracks Urani with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Kettu looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Urani is avoiding damage well.
Urani is not content to let Kettu control the position.
Urani manages to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Esa Kettu dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Urani throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kettu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Urani tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kettu was well out of range. Poor timing from Urani.
A little jabbing left from Kettu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Urani lands with a hook. Kettu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Urani throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kettu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Urani misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kettu.
Urani takes one to the side of the head.
Esa Kettu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good work by Urani as he checks the leg kick.
Urani throws a looping overhand right but Kettu ducks down to avoid it.
Kettu throws a sloppy head kick and Urani moves out of range easily.
Urani misses with a wild body shot.
Urani jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Urani jabs Kettu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Urani misses with a looping right.
A slow jab from Kettu misses its intended target.
Kettu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kettu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Urani.
Urani wants to slow Kettu down by chopping away at his legs.
Kettu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kettu scores with a nice right hand.
Kettu throws a lazy right hand but Urani sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A quick step to the side and Urani tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Kettu lands a jab to the nose.
Urani looks to land a right hand but Kettu moved out of range.
Urani ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Urani.
Kettu ducks under a wild hook from Urani.
Urani connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kettu lands with a straight right. Urani didn't see that one coming.
A decent looking cross lands there for Urani.
Kettu wants to land a leg kick but Urani is out of range.
Urani misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Urani.
Kettu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kettu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kettu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kettu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kettu is looking to clinch.
Kettu scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Urani dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kettu. That did some damage!
Kettu takes one on the button.#T2#
Urani misses with a lunging right hand
and Kettu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Urani uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kettu.
Kettu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kettu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Urani pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kettu throws the left hand but Urani avoids the punch easily.
Kettu throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Urani to counter with a crisp jab.
Kettu lands a nice hook to Urani's body. Urani takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Urani chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kettu slips under a jab from Urani.
Kettu is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Sloppy strikes from Kettu. Those never looked like landing.
Kettu checks the leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Kettu.
Urani takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Urani misses with a body kick.
Kettu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Urani.
Urani fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kettu manages to avoid it.
Urani pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kettu let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A shot to the liver by Kettu. Beautiful body shot.
Urani throws a looping overhand right but Kettu ducks down to avoid it.
Kettu feints a counter leg kick.#T3#
Kettu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kettu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Urani.
Urani throws a lazy right hand but Kettu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kettu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Urani.
Urani throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kettu looks to throw the jab but Urani is out of range.
Urani wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kettu looks to score with a jab to the body but Urani is just out of range.
Urani on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A good leg kick by Urani.
Urani lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kettu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kettu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kettu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Urani.
Kettu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Urani fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kettu manages to avoid it.
Kettu misses with a low kick as Urani jumps back.
Kettu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice shot by Kettu.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kettu thumps Urani with a low kick.
Kettu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Urani looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T4#
Urani has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kettu.
Urani steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kettu.
Urani thows a left - swing and a miss!
Urani throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kettu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kettu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Kettu misses the target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kettu lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Urani has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Urani and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Urani thinks about countering with a body kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kettu, as that shot connected.
Urani looks to land a right hand but Kettu moved out of range.
Urani moves out of range of the strikes.
Kettu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Decent striking displayed by Urani there.
Kettu scoring well with a low kick there.
Kettu misses with a wild body shot.
As Kettu backs away, Urani returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Urani steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kettu.
Urani feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kettu lands with a slapping head kick.
Kettu throws a lazy right hand but Urani sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kettu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Urani sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kettu misses with a looping right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Esa Kettu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Urani connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kettu avoids the body shot from Urani.
Urani fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Urani stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A telegraphed right hand from Urani misses the target.
Urani throws an overhand right that lands on Kettu's shoulder, as Kettu tries to avoid the shot.
Urani uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kettu.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kettu.
Urani throws a leg kick that misses.
Urani moves out of range as Kettu strikes.
Kettu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Urani.
Kettu throws a hook to the side of Urani's head but Urani sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Urani throws a hook but Kettu avoids it easily.
Kettu throws out a counter right but Urani avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kettu scores with a hook to the body. Urani takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kettu throws a head kick but Urani moves out of range.
Urani throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kettu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Urani gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Kettu misses.
Jab by Urani.#T1#
Kettu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kettu. Urani does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kettu throws a hook to the side of Urani's head but Urani sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kettu looks to land a left hand but Urani moved out of range nicely.
Kettu throws a shot from downtown. Urani moves away and avoids it.
Urani with a nice calf kick.
Kettu avoids a kick to the body.
Kettu looks to score with a jab to the body but Urani is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Urani. Kettu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kettu with a hook.
Kettu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Urani under the eye.
A big right from Urani misses.
Urani loads up on a big right hand but Kettu slips the punch.
Kettu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Urani is able to avoid easily.
Urani lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kettu will feel that in the morning.
Urani on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kettu. Kettu obviously looking to wear him down.
Urani lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kettu at a distance.
Urani throws a right hand that misses
letting Kettu counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Urani avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ephram Urani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Urani throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Urani tries to land a front kick but Kettu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Urani moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kettu lands a really nice looking cross but Urani seems unphased.
Kettu misses with a double jab
and Urani connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Urani throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Urani takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kettu lands a really nice looking cross but Urani seems unphased.
Urani fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Urani misses with an uppercut.
Urani swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kettu.
Kettu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Urani will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kettu! But no joy.
Urani throws a body shot but no joy.
Kettu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kettu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kettu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Urani misses the jab.#T3#
Kettu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Urani. That did some damage!
A punch lands to the side of Urani 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Urani ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kettu moves away.
Urani goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Urani throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kettu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Urani.
Kettu moves into range and connects with a jab.
A jab from Kettu misses.
Kettu looks to throw the jab but Urani is out of range.
Urani swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Urani misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kettu.
Kettu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nice uppercut there from Kettu.
Urani misses with a hook.
Urani swings widly with a right hand
and Kettu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Urani keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kettu.
Urani looks to throw the jab but Kettu is out of range.
Kettu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Urani.
Kettu lands with a shot to the body. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Urani throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kettu with the inside leg kick.
Kettu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Esa Kettu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Urani connects with a jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kettu!
Urani on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Urani misses with a wild body shot.
Kettu bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Urani throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Urani misses with an uppercut
and Kettu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Urani looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kettu works the jab nicely.
Kettu throws a leg kick which misses Urani's front leg but catches the back leg as Urani tries to avoid it.
Urani throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Urani takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kettu defending well as Urani loads up on a big left hand.
Urani misses the shot to the body.
Urani throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And Kettu responds with a good body kick, but Urani manages to step out the way in time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Esa Kettu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kettu has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Esa Kettu!

An out of breath Esa Kettu thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: PFC 256 Arundel vs Mfer     
Date:   Mar 28, 2021
#R1#
Kettu blocks a jab.
Active throws a poor cross that misses
and Kettu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Active thinking.
Kettu scores with a body shot.
Active throws a body shot but no joy.
Active closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Active keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Active cracks Kettu with an open hand slap.
Kettu throws out a leg kick but Active moves out of range and Kettu only half commits.
Active swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Active throws a hook but Kettu blocks it.
Active swings widly with a right hand
and Kettu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Radio Active has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kettu connects with a crisp jab.
Kettu cracks a nice hook into Active's ribs.
A big left from Active misses.
Kettu jabs Active right on the nose. Active blinks but takes it well.
Active lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Kettu connects with a leg kick.
Kettu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Active throwing a counter right hand but Kettu manages to avoid it.
Kettu catches Active with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kettu tried to score with a low kick but Active checks it.#CL#
Active gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Active escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kettu throws out a loose jab but Active uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kettu does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nice shot lands for Active.
Active throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kettu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kettu feints a counter leg kick.
Kettu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Active stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kettu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
No luck for Active with that takedown attempt.
Active takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2#
Active has a takedown stuffed.
A little jabbing left from Kettu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kettu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Active keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kettu scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Active misses.
Kettu throws out a counter right but Active avoids it with no problem.
Kettu throws a shot from downtown. Active moves away and avoids it.
Kettu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Active.
Active misses the jab.
Active's corner calls for a 1-2. Active obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Active throws a body punch but Kettu moves out of range.
Kettu tries to score with a low kick but Active moves his leg out of the way.
Nice straight punches there by Kettu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kettu.#T3#
A jab from Active misses.
Active sizes up Kettu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Active listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Active misses with a body shot
and Kettu counters with a good, hard body kick but Active shrugs it off.
Active lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kettu at a distance.
Kettu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Active scores with the left hand. Kettu knows he should have avoided that one.
That kick from Kettu tenderised Active's leg. Active is trying to keep his angry face on.
Active drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Active scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Active darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Active takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Active lands a nice hook to Kettu's body. Kettu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice straight punches there by Active. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Active.
Kettu slips a jab and a cross from Active. #T4#
Kettu misses with a left hand #TD#
and Active counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kettu wants to get back to full guard.
Kettu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Active.
Active looks to land a strike but Kettu avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Kettu looking to control.
Kettu is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Active scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#ES2#
Kettu has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Active off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Radio Active will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Radio Active's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kettu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kettu has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Active fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kettu throws a shot from downtown. Active moves away and avoids it.
A head kick misses from Kettu.
Kettu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Active.
Kettu connects with a body shot.#CL#
Active clinches up against the cage.
Kettu throws a punch but it's blocked by Active.
Active lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Active breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kettu throws a hook but Active blocks it.
Active is looking to counter punch.
Active tries to move into range but Kettu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Active throws a sloppy body shot
and Kettu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Active misses with a lunging right hand
and Kettu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice takedown defense from Kettu. No joy for Active on that attempt. #T1#
A big right from Kettu misses.
Active misses with a straight right.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Active, as that shot connected.
Kettu slaps away a takedown attempt from Active, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kettu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Esa Kettu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kettu misses with a lunging right hand
and Active counters with a nice uppercut.
A big right from Kettu misses.
Kettu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Active misses with a hook to the body
and Kettu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kettu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Active.
Active swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kettu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Active swings for the body but Kettu moves out of range.
Kettu slips a straight right by Active.
Esa Kettu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kettu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Active throws out the jab.
Kettu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Active is out of range.
Nice cross by Kettu.
Kettu throws out a leg kick but Active moves out of range and Kettu only half commits.
Active lands with a hook. Kettu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kettu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Radio Active seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Active, as that shot connected.
Kettu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Active.
Esa Kettu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kettu walks into a left hand.
Active scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kettu misses with an uppercut.
Active ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kettu moves away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kettu moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Active rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kettu counters with a left to the body. #T3#
Active on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Active with a hook.
Active swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kettu throws an overhand right that lands on Active's shoulder, as Active tries to avoid the shot.
Kettu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kettu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kettu takes one on the button.
Kettu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Active tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kettu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kettu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Active's sensitive parts.
Kettu takes a swing at Active's ribcage but misses.
Kettu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Active throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Active lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kettu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Active.#CL#
Active gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kettu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Active misses with a punch on the inside.
Kettu misses with the head strike.
Kettu throws a punch but it's blocked by Active.
Kettu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kettu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kettu has a couple of punches blocked by Active.
Kettu goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Active breaks the clinch.
Active clobbers Kettu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kettu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kettu scores with a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Active tries to clinch but Kettu is having none of it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kettu. #CUT2#Radio Active's cut is getting worse.
Kettu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Esa Kettu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Radio Active's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kettu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Active moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Active scores with a punch to the head.
Active takes one to the side of the head.
Kettu scores with a shot to the body.
Kettu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Active.
Kettu misses the jab.
Active moves away from the strike by Kettu.
Active lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kettu leaves Active with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Active misses with a hook
and Active takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kettu clobbers Active with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1##TD#
Kettu tries to sprawl but Active drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Active missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kettu regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Active.
Active throws a strike but Kettu rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Kettu is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kettu landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
Active looking for a sweep. Not yet Active, not yet.
Active trying to control the position.
Active wants to improve his position but instead Kettu has moved into half guard.
Kettu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Active does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kettu is thwarting Active's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Kettu prevents Active from improving his position.
Active slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Active can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kettu controls the pace.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kettu stopping the sweep attempt from Active.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Active throws a body punch but Kettu moves out of range. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kettu with a hook.
Kettu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kettu misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Active.
Kettu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Active. That snapped Kettu's head back.
Active swings for the body but Kettu moves out of range.
Kettu throws a body shot but no joy.
Active rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Active takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Active dips to his left and cracks Kettu with an uppercut!
Active throws a hook to the side of Kettu's head but Kettu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A countering left hand to the body from Kettu misses.
Kettu tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kettu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Active dips to his left and cracks Kettu with an uppercut!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Esa Kettu.
I think Kettu 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

 

Event: PFC 249 Blazkov vs Laine     
Date:   Feb 28, 2021
#R1##CL#
Intruder moves into the clinch successfully.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kettu.
Kettu lands an uppercut.
Kettu has a couple of punches blocked by Intruder.
Kettu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kettu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Intruder throws a punch but it's blocked by Kettu.
A short uppercut from Intruder.
Kettu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kettu misses with a punch on the inside.
Intruder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kettu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kettu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Kettu on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Intruder scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kettu lands with a left to the head.
Kettu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kettu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
I was talking to Intruder's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Intruder's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kettu lands a left hand.
Kettu scores with a shoulder strike.
Kettu prevents a takedown attempt there.
Intruder throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Intruder swings wildly with an uppercut but Kettu uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Intruder fails to land.
Intruder misses with a punch to the body.
Kettu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Intruder lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kettu throws a head punch that misses.
Kettu working aggressively here.
Kettu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Intruder blocking some punches.
Kettu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Intruder lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Intruder lands a right hand.
Kettu swings wildly with an uppercut but Intruder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kettu lands a nice uppercut.
Kettu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kettu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Intruder misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Intruder pushes Kettu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kettu misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Intruder lands an uppercut.#T2#
Intruder can't find room to land a body shot as Kettu controls the action.
Kettu struggles to land a body shot inside as Intruder controls his hands.
Intruder lands a shot to the body.
Intruder is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kettu pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Intruder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kettu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kettu digs a right hand into Intruder's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Intruder's gas tank.
Kettu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kettu swings wildly with an uppercut but Intruder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Intruder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Intruder makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kettu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Intruder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Intruder takes a shot to the head.
Kettu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Intruder misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Intruder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Intruder tries to score a body lock takedown but Kettu shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bed Intruder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kettu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Intruder backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kettu. #T3#
Kettu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Intruder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Intruder throws a punch but it's blocked by Kettu.
Kettu misses with a body punch.
Kettu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Intruder misses with some punches.
Kettu struggles to land a body shot inside as Intruder controls his hands.
Kettu misses with a punch on the inside.
Intruder misses with a short punch on the inside.
Intruder wants a takedown but no success here.
Kettu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Intruder's elbow.
Intruder lands a hook to the side of the head.
Intruder lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kettu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Kettu.
Kettu presses Intruder against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Kettu fails to land.
Kettu gets through Intruder's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice right hand lands inside from Intruder.
Intruder misses with some punches.
Kettu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Intruder prevents a body shot from Kettu. #T4#
Intruder throws a head punch that misses.
Intruder lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kettu backwards.
Intruder misses with the head strike.
Kettu lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Kettu fails to land.
Kettu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Intruder backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Kettu fails to land.
Intruder blocks a body shot from Kettu.
Nice body punch from Intruder.
A left hand lands to the body for Intruder.
Kettu tries to throw a body punch but Intruder avoids it by throwing Kettu back against the cage.
Intruder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kettu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Intruder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kettu lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Intruder.
Intruder lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kettu backwards.
Intruder can't find room to land a body shot as Kettu controls the action.
Intruder tries to throw a body punch but Kettu avoids it by throwing Intruder back against the cage.
Intruder blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Esa Kettu dominated that round.
That's time! Intruder's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kettu slaps away a takedown attempt from Intruder, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kettu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kettu lands a head shot.
Intruder has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kettu.
Kettu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kettu loads up on a big right hand but Intruder slips the punch.
Kettu misses with a leg kick
and Intruder cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bed Intruder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kettu throws a hook but Intruder avoids it easily.
Intruder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kettu thuds his shin into the meat of Intruder's side.
Intruder moves into range and connects with a jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Intruder.
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!
Intruder bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Intruder throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kettu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kettu has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T1#
A low kick from Intruder misses
and Kettu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kettu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Kettu misses its intended target.
Intruder throws a jab but it's blocked by Kettu.
Intruder blocks a leg kick.
Intruder thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kettu if he has to take too many more of those.
Some bone on bone action there as Intruder checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Intruder takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kettu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kettu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kettu with a nice calf kick.
Intruder lands a nice looking body shot.
Intruder uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kettu.
A low kick from Intruder misses
and Kettu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Intruder lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Intruder throws a leg kick which misses Kettu's front leg but catches the back leg as Kettu tries to avoid it. #T2#
Kettu ducks under a wild hook from Intruder.
Kettu looks for the body kick but Intruder saw that one coming.
Kettu lands the left hand.
Kettu throws out a leg kick but Intruder moves out of range and Kettu only half commits.
Kettu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Intruder connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kettu tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters circling - Kettu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kettu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Intruder counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kettu throws a body shot but no joy.
Intruder misses the jab.
Intruder pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kettu throws a hook to the side of Intruder's head but Intruder sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kettu throws a shot from downtown. Intruder moves away and avoids it.
Intruder wants to slow Kettu down by chopping away at his legs.
A jab from Intruder finds it's way through Kettu's defenses. #T3#
Kettu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kettu drops his hands momentarily and Intruder takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Good exchange - Kettu coming out on top.
Intruder throws a leg kick which misses Kettu's front leg but catches the back leg as Kettu tries to avoid it.
Intruder lands with a cross.
Kettu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Intruder loads up on a big right hand but Kettu slips the punch.
Kettu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Esa Kettu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Kettu moves into range and clinches up with Intruder.
Kettu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Intruder lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Intruder misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Kettu as the two fighters clinch.
Kettu can't find room to land a body shot as Intruder controls the action.
Kettu can't find room to land a body shot as Intruder controls the action.
Intruder misses with some punches.
Kettu blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Kettu swings wildly with an uppercut but Intruder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kettu working aggressively here.
Intruder misses with a punch on the inside.
Esa Kettu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kettu misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Kettu.
Kettu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Intruder struggles to land a body shot inside as Kettu controls his hands.
Kettu working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Kettu fails to land.
Kettu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Intruder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Intruder tries to throw a body punch but Kettu avoids it by throwing Intruder back against the cage.
Kettu swings wildly with an uppercut but Intruder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kettu misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Intruder.
A shot in the inside from Intruder.
Kettu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kettu tries a body shot but Intruder blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Esa Kettu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Intruder connects with a single shot there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kettu. That's going to slow Intruder down.
Intruder misses with a right hand
and Kettu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kettu misses with a wild body shot.
Kettu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Intruder takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Intruder misses with a right hand
and Kettu counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Intruder instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Kettu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Intruder fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kettu on the side of the head.
Intruder takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch on the inside from Kettu fails to land.
Intruder lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kettu misses with a punch on the inside.
Intruder swings wildly with an uppercut but Kettu uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Intruder. #T1#
Kettu working aggressively here.
Kettu takes a shot to the head.
Kettu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from Kettu.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Intruder.
Intruder lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kettu can't find room to land a body shot as Intruder controls the action.
Intruder misses with a punch to the body.
Intruder misses with a punch on the inside.
Kettu throws a punch but it's blocked by Intruder.
Kettu lands a shoulder strike.
Intruder looking for a takedown.
Kettu tries a body shot but Intruder blocks it.
Kettu swings wildly with an uppercut but Intruder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Intruder lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kettu backwards.
Intruder lands a hook that snaps the head of Kettu backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Intruder.
A body shot lands from Kettu. #T2#
Kettu tries to throw a body punch but Intruder avoids it by throwing Kettu back against the cage.
Kettu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kettu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kettu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Intruder.
Kettu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Intruder misses with a body punch.
Kettu swings wildly with an uppercut but Intruder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kettu misses with a punch on the inside.
Kettu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Intruder throws a head punch that misses.
Intruder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Intruder misses with a punch on the inside.
Intruder swings wildly with an uppercut but Kettu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kettu lands a body shot.
Intruder lands with a left to the head.
Intruder swings wildly with an uppercut but Kettu uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Kettu swings wildly with an uppercut but Intruder uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Intruder.
Intruder swings wildly with an uppercut but Kettu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kettu is pressed up against the cage. Intruder has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kettu down to the mat. Kettu avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Good shot there by Intruder.
Kettu scores with a jab to the head.
Bed Intruder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Intruder scores with a jab to the head.
Intruder tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kettu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Intruder moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Intruder scores with a nice right hand.
Intruder swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kettu! But no joy.
Intruder swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Intruder misses with a low kick.
Kettu looks to score with a jab to the body but Intruder is just out of range.#T4#
Jab by Kettu.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kettu is looking to chop away at Intruder's legs.
Kettu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Intruder.
A little jabbing left from Kettu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Esa Kettu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bed Intruder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kettu throws a push kick but Intruder slaps the foot to one side.
Kettu swings for the body but Intruder moves out of range.
Intruder misses with an uppercut.
Kettu lands a jab to the nose.
Kettu fails to land with a series of punches.
Intruder throws a wild body kick that Kettu sees coming a mile off.
Intruder checks a low kick from Kettu.
Intruder scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Intruder takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A lazy body kick from Kettu
and Kettu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Intruder takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kettu connects with a looping right hand.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Esa Kettu!

Our winner, Esa Kettu, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: PFC 243 Blazkov vs Lach     
Date:   Jan 31, 2021
#R1#
Kettu works Darren's body with a nice hook.
Darren scoring well with a low kick there.
Kettu lands with a shot to the body.
Darren tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kettu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kettu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Darren connects with a body shot that sends Kettu's belly button to the back.
A low kick from Darren is predictable there
and Kettu counters with a stiff right hand.
That kick from Darren tenderised Kettu's leg. Kettu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kettu swings for the body but Darren moves out of range.
Kettu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Darren.
Kettu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kettu checks the leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kettu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Darren tries to move into range but Kettu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Darren looks to land a left hand but Kettu moved out of range nicely.
Kettu scores with a body shot.
Kettu seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Darren tries to clinch up.
Darren moves out of range of the body kick from Kettu.
Darren tries to counter by closing the distance.
Good shot there by Kettu.
Darren throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kettu throws a hook to the side of Darren's head but Darren sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kettu throws a body shot but no joy.
Kettu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Darren manages to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Kettu blocks the low kick.
Kettu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Darren tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kettu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Darren wants to slow Kettu down by chopping away at his legs.
Darren tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kettu is able to avoid easily.
Darren misses with a low kick.
Kettu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Darren.
Darren is looking to slow Kettu down with leg kicks.
Darren tries to work over Kettu's front leg with a kick but Kettu checks it.
Darren takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kettu lets loose with a powerful body kick. Darren will feel that in the morning.
Nice shot by Kettu.
Darren does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Darren with a nice calf kick.
Darren lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kettu misses the shot to the body.
Darren connects with an inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Darren, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kettu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Darren.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kettu misses with a body kick.
Darren slips a jab from Kettu.
Darren on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A head kick misses from Kettu. #T2#
Darren lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kettu ducks under a wild hook from Darren.
Kettu lands with a right hand.
Darren throws a one two combo.
Darren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kettu.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kettu fails with the takedown.
Kettu throws a leg kick which misses Darren's front leg but catches the back leg as Darren tries to avoid it.
Kettu misses with a looping left.
Kettu throws the left hand but Darren avoids the punch easily.
Darren wants to counter with a clinch but Kettu pushes him away.
An inside leg kick lands from Darren.
Kettu missing with a left hand there. Darren was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Darren is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That kick from Kettu tenderised Darren's leg. Darren is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kettu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Darren jabs at Kettu's body.
Darren avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kettu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Darren can pounce on him.
Kettu misses with a body shot.
Kettu connects with an inside leg kick.
Darren misses with a leg kick. #T3#
Darren throws a nice outside leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kettu!
Kettu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kettu.
Darren moves out of range as Kettu throws a body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kettu.
Darren lands a jab to Kettu's midsection.
Kettu lands with a right hand.
Darren scores with a leg kick.
Darren misses with an uppercut.
Darren throws a low kick but Kettu avoids it.
It looked like Kettu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Darren lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick lands for Darren.
Darren connects with an inside leg kick.
That kick from Darren tenderised Kettu's leg. Kettu is trying to keep his angry face on.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Darren throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Kettu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kettu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Darren throws a leg kick that misses.
Darren is looking to slow Kettu down with leg kicks. #T4#
Darren moves out of range as Kettu strikes.
Darren pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That kick from Kettu tenderised Darren's leg. Darren is trying to keep his angry face on.
Darren fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kettu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kettu is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Darren uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kettu.
Darren wants to land a leg kick but Kettu is out of range.
Kettu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kettu throwing a counter right hand but Darren manages to avoid it.
Kettu misses with a low kick.
Kettu throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Darren.
Darren with the inside leg kick.
Kettu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kettu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kettu scores with a jab. Darren acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Darren dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kettu. That did some damage!
Kettu throws out a leg kick but Darren moves out of range and Kettu only half commits.
A good leg kick by Kettu.
A bone on bone clash there as Kettu blocks the leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Darren throws a nice inside leg kick.
Darren lands with a straight right. Kettu didn't see that one coming.
Kettu scores with a body shot.
Kettu on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nice shot by Darren.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but James Darren will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kettu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kettu wants to slow Darren down by chopping away at his legs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Darren, as that shot connected.
Darren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Darren is looking to slow Kettu down with leg kicks.
Darren dodges the punch combination from Kettu.
Darren scores with a jab.
Kettu misses with a wild body shot.
Darren throws out a leg kick but Kettu moves out of range and Darren only half commits.
Kettu needs to keep his hands up - Darren had a free shot at his head there.
Kettu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Darren misses with a hook.
Kettu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kettu checks a leg kick.
Kettu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Darren. Darren obviously looking to wear him down.
Kettu on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A jab from Kettu misses.
James Darren seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Darren fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kettu is out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Darren throws a lazy right hand but Kettu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kettu takes a swing at Darren's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Darren throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kettu misses with an uppercut.
A nice leg kick from Kettu, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kettu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kettu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Darren slips a jab from Kettu.
Darren fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Darren scores with a nice strike.
Kettu swings for the body but Darren moves out of range.
Kettu dodges the punch combination from Darren.
A telegraphed right hand from Kettu misses the target.
An inside leg kick lands from Darren.
Kettu cracks Darren with an open hand slap.
Darren throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kettu pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Darren gets a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kettu blocks the elbow strike. #BC#
Kettu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Darren is looking to score with low kicks.#T2#
Kettu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A bone on bone clash there as Darren blocks the leg kick.
Kettu cracks Darren with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kettu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Darren.
Darren cracks Kettu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Esa Kettu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Darren misses with a leg kick.
Darren has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Darren will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Darren bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Kettu misses the target.
Kettu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kettu wants to land a leg kick but Darren is out of range.
Kettu scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kettu throws a series of punches but Darren avoids them all with ease.
Darren lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kettu's sensitive parts.
Darren misses with a low kick.
Darren fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kettu.
Darren keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kettu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Darren misses with a few strikes there. #T3##CL2#
Darren closes the distance and pushes Kettu back into the cage.
Darren pushes off an throws an elbow but Kettu leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC#
Kettu manages to break the clinch.
Darren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Darren moves out of range of the body kick.
Darren finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kettu looks for the body kick but Darren saw that one coming.
Darren tries a low kick but Kettu avoids it.
Kettu connects with a crisp jab.
Kettu checks a low kick from Darren.
Darren pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kettu is out of range and Darren settles back down.
Darren is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice cross by Darren.
Kettu cracks Darren with a right hand to the side of the head.
A low kick from Darren misses
and Kettu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Darren lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kettu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kettu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kettu throws a hook but Darren avoids it easily.
Darren lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Darren tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kettu was well out of range. Poor timing from Darren.
Darren throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kettu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kettu lands a slapping body shot.
Darren is looking to clinch.
Darren tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kettu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kettu ducks under a wild hook from Darren.
Kettu swings for the body but Darren moves out of range.
That kick from Darren tenderised Kettu's leg. Kettu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kettu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kettu checks a low kick from Darren.
Darren avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL2#
Darren darts in and clinches Kettu up against the cage.
Kettu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kettu tries to break the clinch but Darren is controlling the position.
Darren works on Kettu's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
With the fighters up against the cage, Darren throws an elbow but misses.
Kettu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kettu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but James Darren will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Kettu throws a hook but Darren blocks it.
Kettu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Darren slips under a jab.
Kettu checks a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kettu. That's going to slow Darren down.
Darren tries to clinch up.
Kettu tries to counter with a takedown but Darren is quick to defend against it.
Darren displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kettu throws out the jab.
Kettu misses with a looping left.
Kettu throws out a loose jab but Darren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kettu scores with a push kick.
Darren throws a leg kick which misses Kettu's front leg but catches the back leg as Kettu tries to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Darren - just one landing.
Kettu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kettu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darren wants to land a leg kick but Kettu is out of range.
Darren with the inside leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Kettu blocks the low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Kettu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Darren connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kettu throws a low kick but Darren avoids it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kettu moves out of range of the leg kick from Darren.#T1#
Kettu misses with a low kick.
A jab from Darren does it's job there.
Darren slips a jab from Kettu.
Darren steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kettu.
Kettu checks a leg kick.
Kettu tried to counter with a leg kick but Darren avoided it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Darren lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kettu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kettu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kettu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kettu throws a looping overhand right but Darren ducks down to avoid it.
Darren takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kettu throws a series of punches but Darren moves out of range.
Kettu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Darren works the jab nicely.
Darren tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Darren fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kettu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Darren waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kettu.
Darren uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kettu has time to react.
Kettu on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Darren is looking to slow Kettu down with leg kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kettu throws a leg kick but Darren sees it coming and moves out of range.
Darren wants to counter with a clinch but Kettu pushes him away.
Kettu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Darren moves away.
Darren avoids the body shot from Kettu. #T2#
Kettu misses with a looping left.
Darren lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Darren lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL2#
Darren moves into the clinch.
Kettu tries to circle away but Darren has him pinned against the cage.
Kettu avoids the elbow strike from Darren, against the cage.
Kettu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kettu gets through Darren's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kettu avoids the elbow strike from Darren, against the cage.
Kettu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kettu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kettu wants to get back to striking at distance but Darren won't allow it.
Kettu lands a body shot. #BC#
Kettu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Darren jabs at Kettu's body.
Kettu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Darren moves out of range of the strikes.
Darren takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kettu misses with a leg kick. #T3#
Darren connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice shot lands for Kettu.
Darren misses the shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kettu.
Kettu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kettu throws a lazy right hand but Darren sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Darren with a nice calf kick.
Darren fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kettu connects with a solid leg kick.
James Darren is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kettu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Darren uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kettu.#CL2#
Darren instigates a clinch.
Kettu is looking to break free of the clinch but Darren has double underhooks.
Darren struggles to land a body shot inside as Kettu controls his hands.
Darren keeps control of Kettu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Darren prevents Kettu from breaking the clinch.
Kettu working aggressively here. #T4#
Kettu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kettu misses with a body punch.
Kettu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kettu tries to work over Darren's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from Kettu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kettu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kettu blocks a body shot from Darren.
Kettu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Kettu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Darren struggles to land a body shot inside as Kettu controls his hands.
Darren struggles to land a body shot inside as Kettu controls his hands.
Kettu wants to break free but Darren has control.
Kettu has a couple of punches blocked by Darren.
Kettu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Kettu fails to land.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Esa Kettu.
I think Darren 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... James Darren!

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

 

Event: PFC 235 Duranto vs Graves     
Date:   Jan 03, 2021
#R1#
Kettu connects with a single shot there.
Yamaguchi ducks under a wild hook from Kettu.
Kettu tries a head kick but it misses.
Yamaguchi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kettu looks to throw a body kick
and Yamaguchi counters with a straight right hand.
Kettu misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Kettu misses the target.
A clash of legs there as Kettu blocks the low kick.
Kettu throws a push kick but Yamaguchi slaps the foot to one side.
Kettu throws a lazy uppercut
and Yamaguchi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kettu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kettu clobbers Yamaguchi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kettu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yamaguchi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yamaguchi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kettu.
Yamaguchi slips a jab and a cross from Kettu.
Yamaguchi misses with a body shot.
Kettu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Yamaguchi misses with a straight left.
Yamaguchi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kettu. #T1#
A slapping body kick lands there for Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi misses with a wild body shot.
Kettu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yamaguchi.
Kettu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
An inside leg kick lands from Kettu.
Nice body punch from Yamaguchi.
Esa Kettu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yamaguchi walks into a straight right hand from Kettu.
Nice defenses there by Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi throwing a counter right hand but Kettu manages to avoid it.
Yamaguchi swings for the body but Kettu moves out of range.
Kettu misses the jab.
Yamaguchi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Kettu.
Kettu takes one to the chin there.
Kettu looks to score with a jab to the body but Yamaguchi is just out of range.
Yamaguchi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kettu moves out of range as Yamaguchi strikes.
Kettu misses with a kick to the body.
A quick step to the side and Yamaguchi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
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!
Yamaguchi scores with a jab.
Kettu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kettu takes one on the button.
Yamaguchi misses with a lunging right hand
and Kettu makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T2#
Kettu misses with a hook
and Yamaguchi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kettu throws a sloppy head kick and Yamaguchi moves out of range easily.
Yamaguchi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kettu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Yamaguchi stuns Kettu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The fighters circling - Kettu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yamaguchi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kettu manages to avoid it.
Yamaguchi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Yamaguchi connects with a looping right hand.
Kettu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kettu there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kettu works the jab nicely.
Kettu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kettu.
As Kettu backs away, Yamaguchi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Yamaguchi misses with a wild body shot.
Yamaguchi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kettu.
Kettu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yamaguchi connects with a crisp jab.
Kettu throws a poor cross that misses
and Yamaguchi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kettu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T3#
Kettu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Yamaguchi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kettu scrambles back to his feet.
Kettu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yamaguchi.
Kettu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Yamaguchi throws a leg kick but Kettu checks it.
Yamaguchi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kettu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Yamaguchi scrambles back to his feet.
Yamaguchi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kettu swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Yamaguchi to counter with a crisp jab.
Yamaguchi misses the shot to the body.
Kettu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kettu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi throws a body shot but no joy.
Kettu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yamaguchi.
The fighters circling - Yamaguchi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kettu has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Yamaguchi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kettu throws a front kick aimed at Yamaguchi's knee but Yamaguchi avoids it well.
Kettu scores with a punch to the head.
Kettu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Yamaguchi looks to land a left hand but Kettu moved out of range nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kettu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yamaguchi scores with a jab to the body.
Kettu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yamaguchi.
Kettu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi misses the shot to the body.
Kettu moves out of range of the body kick.
Yamaguchi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
It looked like Yamaguchi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Yamaguchi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kettu on the side of the head.
Yamaguchi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kettu misses the jab.
Yamaguchi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kettu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kettu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice body punch from Kettu.
Kettu wants to slow Yamaguchi down by chopping away at his legs.
Yamaguchi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kettu throws a body punch but Yamaguchi moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kai Yamaguchi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Yamaguchi looks to land a left hand but Kettu moved out of range nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Yamaguchi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kettu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kettu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kettu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kettu misses with a lunging right hand
and Yamaguchi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yamaguchi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kettu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kettu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kettu throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Yamaguchi moves into the clinch successfully.
Yamaguchi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kettu blocks a body shot from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi can't find room to land a body shot as Kettu controls the action.
Yamaguchi lands a shoulder strike.
Yamaguchi struggles to land a body shot inside as Kettu controls his hands.
Kettu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yamaguchi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yamaguchi blocking some punches.
Yamaguchi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yamaguchi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kettu backwards.
Kettu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kettu scores with a shoulder strike.
Kettu misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Kettu blocks an uppercut.
Yamaguchi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kettu's elbow.
Yamaguchi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Yamaguchi blocking some punches.
Kettu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kettu working aggressively here.
Yamaguchi is working Kettu over against the cage.
Kettu blocking some punches.
Yamaguchi scores with a shot to the side of Kettu's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yamaguchi.
Kettu blocks an uppercut.
Yamaguchi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kettu lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kettu.
Yamaguchi has a couple of punches blocked by Kettu.
Yamaguchi misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yamaguchi.
Kettu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kettu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right handed body shot lands from Yamaguchi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kettu.
Kai Yamaguchi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kettu misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Kettu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yamaguchi lands with a right to the head.
Yamaguchi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yamaguchi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kettu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Esa Kettu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kettu.
Kettu swings wildly with an uppercut but Yamaguchi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yamaguchi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kettu scores with a shoulder strike.
Kettu lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Kettu fails to land.
Kettu blocks an uppercut.
Yamaguchi misses with a punch on the inside.
Kettu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kettu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kettu scores with a shoulder strike.
Yamaguchi lands an uppercut.
Kettu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kettu is working Yamaguchi over against the cage.
Kettu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yamaguchi working aggressively here. #T3#
Kettu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi misses with some punches.
Yamaguchi blocks a body shot from Kettu.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kettu.
Yamaguchi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yamaguchi throws a punch but it's blocked by Kettu.
A left hand lands to the body for Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kettu scores with a shot to the side of Yamaguchi's head.
Yamaguchi is working Kettu over against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Yamaguchi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kettu presses Yamaguchi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kettu blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Yamaguchi.
Kettu blocks a body shot from Yamaguchi.
Kettu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yamaguchi backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yamaguchi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kettu backwards.
Yamaguchi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yamaguchi gets through Kettu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yamaguchi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kettu can do to turn this around?
Kettu working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
Kettu prevents a body shot from Yamaguchi.
Kettu misses with a punch on the inside.
Kettu blocks an uppercut.
Yamaguchi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yamaguchi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Yamaguchi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kettu backwards.
Yamaguchi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kettu's elbow.
Yamaguchi tries to work over Kettu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kettu lands a shoulder strike.
Kettu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yamaguchi swings wildly with an uppercut but Kettu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yamaguchi lands with a right to the head.
Kettu lands with a left to the head.
Yamaguchi tries to work over Kettu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kettu.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kettu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kettu throws a punch but it's blocked by Yamaguchi.
Kettu lands a body shot.
Yamaguchi lands with a short shot to the head.
Kettu scores with a shot to the side of Yamaguchi's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kai Yamaguchi will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kettu misses with a wild body shot.
Kettu throws the kick towards the body but Yamaguchi avoids it.
Yamaguchi punishes Kettu's body with a nice straight punch.
Yamaguchi misses the shot to the body.
Yamaguchi slips a jab from Kettu.
Yamaguchi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kettu was well out of range. Poor timing from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kettu's head.
Kettu lands a nice shot to the body.
Kettu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yamaguchi can pounce on him.
Yamaguchi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kettu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Yamaguchi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kettu.
Kai Yamaguchi is winning the standup battle so far.
Kettu misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Yamaguchi tenderised Kettu's leg. Kettu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kettu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Yamaguchi misses with an uppercut
and Yamaguchi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yamaguchi lands with a good body shot.
Good leg kick by Kettu.
A shot to the liver by Yamaguchi. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Kettu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Yamaguchi.
Kettu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kettu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kettu lands with a shot to the body.
Yamaguchi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yamaguchi misses with an uppercut.
Yamaguchi avoids a kick to the body.
Yamaguchi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kettu.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yamaguchi. Kettu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kettu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yamaguchi misses with a body kick.
Yamaguchi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kettu moves out of range as Yamaguchi strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kettu. That's going to slow Yamaguchi down.
Yamaguchi moves out of range of the body kick from Kettu. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kettu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yamaguchi manages to avoid it.
Kettu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kettu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kettu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kettu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kettu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kettu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yamaguchi.
Kettu lands with a nice body punch.
Kettu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A big left from Kettu misses.
Yamaguchi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kettu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Yamaguchi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Yamaguchi staying out of range there.
Kettu is looking to land body kicks.
Yamaguchi scores with a shot to the body.
Yamaguchi moves out of range of the strikes.
Yamaguchi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T3#
Yamaguchi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jab, jab by Yamaguchi - just one landing.
Yamaguchi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Yamaguchi looks to score with a jab to the body but Kettu is just out of range.
Yamaguchi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kettu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Yamaguchi misses with a head kick.
Kettu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Yamaguchi in his tracks.
Yamaguchi is looking to wear down Kettu with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kettu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kettu lands a body shot.
Yamaguchi checks a leg kick.
Kettu with a nice cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yamaguchi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kettu.
Yamaguchi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kettu.
Yamaguchi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kettu looks to land a right hand but Yamaguchi moved out of range.
Yamaguchi slips a jab from Kettu.#T4#
Kettu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kettu throws a leg kick
enabling Yamaguchi to counter with a crisp jab.
Kettu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kettu misses with a body shot.
A jab from Yamaguchi misses.
A swing and a miss from Kettu.
Kettu misses with a looping left.
Yamaguchi tries to close the distance and clinch but Kettu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yamaguchi slips a straight right by Kettu.
Yamaguchi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kettu. Kettu obviously looking to wear him down.
Yamaguchi jabs Kettu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Yamaguchi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yamaguchi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kettu checks a leg kick.
Kai Yamaguchi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kettu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A big right from Yamaguchi misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Esa Kettu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yamaguchi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kai Yamaguchi!

A relieved looking Kai Yamaguchi 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: PFC 228 Petrov vs Aiken     
Date:   Dec 05, 2020
#R1#
Kettu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bartoli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kettu.
Bartoli fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bartoli lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kettu scores with a sloppy right hand. Bartoli should have avoided that one.
Kettu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bartoli. Bartoli obviously looking to wear him down.
Bartoli staying out of range there.
Bartoli moves away from the strike by Kettu.
Kettu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kettu throws a chopping leg kick but Bartoli manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bartoli connects with a looping right hand.
Kettu tries to clinch but Bartoli is having none of it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bartoli lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kettu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kettu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kettu 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.
Bartoli throws a series of strikes that have Kettu backpedaling.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kettu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bartoli.
Bartoli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bartoli moves away from the strike by Kettu.
Bartoli misses with a hook
and Kettu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bartoli looks to land a right hand but Kettu moved out of range.
Kettu throws a hook to the side of Bartoli's head but Bartoli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bartoli moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bartoli looks to throw the jab but Kettu is out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bartoli avoids a kick to the body. #T1#
Bartoli with a nice cross.
Bartoli misses with a double jab.
Bartoli loads up on a big right hand but Kettu slips the punch.#CL2#
Kettu moves into the clinch.
Bartoli wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kettu working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kettu.
Bartoli is trying to break free.
Kettu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bartoli backwards.
Kettu lands a left hand.
Bartoli 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.
Bartoli is trying to break the clinch but Kettu has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Bartoli breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bartoli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kettu.
Kettu moves to clinch but Bartoli breaks away
enabling Bartoli to counter with a crisp jab.
Bartoli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bartoli takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A swing and a miss from Bartoli.
Kettu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bartoli throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Kettu.
Bartoli throws a body shot but no joy.
Bartoli moves forwards but Kettu connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T2#
Kettu misses with a lunging right hand
letting Bartoli counter with a right hand.
Kettu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kettu throws a looping overhand right but Bartoli ducks down to avoid it.
Good shot there by Bartoli.
Bartoli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kettu.
Kettu misses with a body shot.
Kettu misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheers as Bartoli lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kettu doesn't seem phased though.
Kettu misses with a body kick.
Bartoli is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kettu moves out of range of the leg kick from Bartoli.
Bartoli clobbers Kettu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kettu throws out a loose jab but Bartoli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kettu throws a push kick but Bartoli slaps the foot to one side.
Bartoli ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bartoli avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A lazy left from Kettu finds it's target.
Kettu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bartoli doesn't seem bothered though.
Kettu misses the jab.
Kettu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bartoli.
Kettu lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kettu.
A punch combination from Kettu misses. #T3#
Bartoli misses with a hook.
Bartoli scores with a nice right hand.
Bartoli throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Kettu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bartoli blocking some punches.
Bartoli's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from Kettu.
Bartoli lands a body punch. #BC#
Bartoli pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kettu loads up on a big right hand but Bartoli slips the punch.
Bartoli looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bartoli throws the left hand but Kettu avoids the punch easily.
Bartoli lands a glancing blow to the side of Kettu's head.
Kettu walks into a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bartoli shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bartoli buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Kettu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bartoli blocks a body shot from Kettu.
Kettu has Bartoli pressed against the cage, preventing Bartoli from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Bartoli's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A good leg kick by Bartoli. #T4#
Bartoli tried to score with a low kick but Kettu checks it.
Kettu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bartoli was well out of range. Poor timing from Kettu.
Good work by Bartoli as he checks the leg kick.
Kettu connects with a body shot.
Bartoli throws a hook but Kettu blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Kettu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bartoli throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kettu lands with a shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Bartoli 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kettu misses with a hook. Bartoli ducked under it nicely.
Bartoli moves out of range as Kettu throws a body kick.
Bartoli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kettu.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bartoli. #CL2#
Kettu moves into the clinch.
Kettu has a couple of punches blocked by Bartoli.
Kettu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bartoli backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.#BC#
Bartoli manages to break the clinch.
Kettu falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Bartoli to counter with a crisp jab.
Bartoli finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A combination from Bartoli does no damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Esa Kettu will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kettu tries to clinch but Bartoli is having none of it.
Bartoli works over Kettu's head and body with a nice combination.
Kettu throws a chopping leg kick but Bartoli manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A little feinted left hand from Bartoli on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bartoli throws a big shot that misses.
Kettu connects with an inside leg kick.
Bartoli throws a hook but Kettu blocks it.
A jab from Bartoli misses.
Bartoli throws a head kick that half lands.
Kettu throws a body shot but no joy.
Bartoli swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Kettu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bartoli, pushing him back against the cage.
Bartoli prevents a body shot from Kettu.
Bartoli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bartoli stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bartoli lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Kettu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kettu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bartoli backwards. #BC#
Bartoli breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bartoli throws a sloppy body shot
and Kettu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bartoli keeps the fight on the outside.
Bartoli tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kettu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bartoli tries to land a leg kick but Kettu saw it coming and moves away. #T1#
Bartoli dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kettu. That did some damage!
Bartoli ducks under a wild hook from Kettu.
Kettu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bartoli throws the left hand but Kettu avoids the punch easily.
Kettu throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Bartoli misses.
A slow jab from Bartoli misses its intended target.
Bartoli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kettu manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Bartoli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kettu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kettu lands a jab to the nose.
A low kick lands for Kettu.
A slow jab from Kettu misses its intended target.
Bartoli was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kettu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bartoli has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bartoli takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bartoli misses with a low kick.
Bartoli blocks a head kick by Kettu.
Bartoli checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bartoli throwing a counter right hand but Kettu manages to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Kettu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kettu misses the jab.
Valerio Bartoli is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Kettu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kettu blocks a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bartoli will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kettu scores with a jab to the body.
Kettu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kettu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bartoli is able to avoid easily.
Bartoli doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bartoli takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kettu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kettu blocks a leg kick.
Bartoli throws a one two combo.
Kettu misses with a wild body shot.
Bartoli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kettu.
Kettu slips a jab from Bartoli.
Kettu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bartoli with a body shot.
Bartoli lands a lovely overhand right.
Kettu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kettu scores with a nice right hand.
Kettu is looking to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Bartoli misses the target.#CL2#
Kettu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kettu has a couple of punches blocked by Bartoli.
Bartoli blocks an uppercut. #T3##BC#
Bartoli manages to break the clinch.
Bartoli fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bartoli throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kettu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A head kick misses from Bartoli.
Kettu is looking to chop away at Bartoli's legs.
Bartoli finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bartoli fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kettu is out of range.
Bartoli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kettu slips under a jab.
Kettu tries to clinch up.
A big right from Kettu misses.
Bartoli defending well as Kettu loads up on a big left hand.
Kettu staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kettu! But no joy.
Kettu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kettu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bartoli paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A lazy left from Bartoli finds it's target.
Nice defenses there by Kettu.
Kettu throws a series of punches but Bartoli avoids them all with ease.
Bartoli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bartoli looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A good leg kick by Bartoli.
Nice takedown defense from Bartoli. No joy for Kettu on that attempt.
Kettu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bartoli checks it well.
Kettu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bartoli.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kettu.
Bartoli digs a good body shot into Kettu's ribs.
Bartoli moves away from the strike by Kettu.
Bartoli scores with a nice head shot.
Bartoli avoids the head kick by Kettu.
Bartoli connects with a leg kick.
Kettu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kettu misses with a head kick.
Bartoli misses with a hook. Kettu ducked under it nicely.
Kettu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bartoli moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kettu looks to score with a jab to the body but Bartoli is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Bartoli on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kettu moves out of range of the strikes.
Kettu tries a low kick but Bartoli avoids it.
Bartoli throws a low kick but Kettu moves out of range easily.
Kettu lands a nice shot that snaps Bartoli's head back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Esa Kettu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Kettu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kettu looks for the body kick but Bartoli saw that one coming.
Kettu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bartoli.
Kettu looks to land a left hand but Bartoli moved out of range nicely.
Bartoli throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bartoli jabs Kettu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bartoli scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL2#
Kettu clinches up with Bartoli and pushes him back against the cage.
Bartoli blocks a body shot from Kettu.
Bartoli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bartoli is looking to break free of the clinch but Kettu has double underhooks.
Kettu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kettu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bartoli wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartoli is looking to break free of the clinch but Kettu has double underhooks.
Kettu misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Bartoli escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bartoli misses with a low kick.
Kettu throws a counter combo.
Kettu missing with a left hand there. Bartoli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bartoli throwing a counter right hand but Kettu manages to avoid it.
Bartoli is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice defenses there by Kettu.#T1#
Kettu connects with a nice looking jab.
A jab lands there for Bartoli.
Kettu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kettu.
Bartoli throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bartoli with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kettu to score with a decent uppercut.
Bartoli throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bartoli connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kettu. Kettu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bartoli ducks under a wild hook from Kettu.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kettu.
Bartoli looks to score with a jab to the body but Kettu is just out of range.
Kettu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bartoli tried to score with a low kick but Kettu checks it.
Kettu misses with a looping left.
Bartoli throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bartoli throws a low kick but Kettu avoids it.
Kettu blocks a head kick by Bartoli.
A jab from Bartoli misses.
Bartoli lands with a nice combination. Kettu backs away looking to recover.
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!
Kettu avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
Bartoli wants to land a leg kick but Kettu is out of range.
Kettu defending well as Bartoli loads up on a big left hand.
Bartoli stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kettu.
Kettu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kettu is looking to score with low kicks.
Kettu misses the jab.
Kettu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bartoli throws a looping overhand right but Kettu ducks down to avoid it.
Bartoli throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kettu.
Kettu scores with a jab.
Kettu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bartoli lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A jab from Kettu finds it's way through Bartoli's defenses.
Kettu misses with a hook to the body
and Kettu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bartoli blocks a jab.
Nice cross by Bartoli.
Good work by Kettu as he checks the leg kick.
Kettu slips a straight right by Bartoli.#T3#
Kettu swings for the body but Bartoli moves out of range.
Bartoli scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bartoli throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Kettu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bartoli misses with a low kick.
Bartoli wants to land a leg kick but Kettu is out of range.
Bartoli misses with a body shot.
Bartoli throws a lazy right hand but Kettu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bartoli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Kettu.
Kettu avoids the body shot from Bartoli.
Kettu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bartoli's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kettu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bartoli scrambles back to his feet.
Bartoli moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bartoli looks to score with a jab to the body but Kettu is just out of range.
Kettu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bartoli lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kettu circles away quickly and effectively.
Bartoli motions for Kettu to come forward. Bartoli throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Kettu darts in and clinches Bartoli up against the cage.
Kettu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bartoli is trying to force a seperation but Kettu has the dominant position.
Kettu lands a hook that snaps the head of Bartoli backwards. #T4#
Kettu keeps control of Bartoli as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kettu tries to work over Bartoli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bartoli takes a shot to the head.
Esa Kettu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bartoli has had enough of the clinch but Kettu keeps him there for the moment.
Bartoli looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bartoli is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bartoli working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kettu.
Kettu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bartoli blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Kettu on the inside.
Bartoli is looking to break free of the clinch but Kettu has double underhooks.
A short uppercut from Kettu.
Kettu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bartoli backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bartoli is trying to break the clinch but Kettu is controlling him.
Kettu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Bartoli.
A hook to the body from Kettu.
Valerio Bartoli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bartoli can't break the clinch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Esa Kettu!

Esa Kettu thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: PFC 222 Arundel vs Mfer     
Date:   Nov 14, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kettu shoots in for a takedown but Egyptian shows good takedown defense.
Kettu misses with a low kick as Egyptian jumps back.
Kettu is looking to land body kicks.
Kettu connects with a crisp jab.
Kettu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kettu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Egyptian has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Egyptian throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Esa Kettu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Egyptian throws a jab but it's blocked by Kettu.
Kettu thumps Egyptian with a low kick.
Egyptian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kettu.
Egyptian fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kettu misses with a few strikes there. #CL2#
Egyptian instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Egyptian.
Kettu has a couple of punches blocked by Egyptian.
Kettu throws a punch but it's blocked by Egyptian.
Kettu scores with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kettu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Egyptian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kettu's elbow.
Kettu blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1##BC2#
Egyptian pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Egyptian tries to clinch up but Kettu circles away and keeps his distance.
Kettu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Egyptian has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Egyptian throws a front kick aimed at Kettu's knee but Kettu avoids it well.
Kettu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Egyptian.
Kettu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Helsinki Private Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Donk. Kettu catches Egyptian right on the button with a cross.
Kettu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Egyptian scores with a jab.
Jab from Egyptian.
Egyptian tries to work over Kettu's front leg with a kick but Kettu checks it.
A little feinted left hand from Kettu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Egyptian wants to land a leg kick but Kettu is out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kettu.
Egyptian lands a front kick.
Egyptian avoids a kick to the body.
Egyptian looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kettu with a nice cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Kettu clinches with his opponent.
Egyptian avoiding damage.
Kettu misses with some punches. #T2#
Egyptian softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kettu misses with the head strike.
Egyptian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kettu drops down looking for an ankle pick but Egyptian pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kettu tests Egyptian's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Egyptian's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kettu under the eye.
Egyptian thuds his right hand into Kettu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kettu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Egyptian. That snapped Kettu's head back.
Egyptian throws out a powerful jab.
Kettu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A jab from Egyptian finds it's way through Kettu's defenses.
Kettu takes a jab right on the kisser.
That kick from Kettu tenderised Egyptian's leg. Egyptian is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kettu throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Kettu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kettu throws a looping overhand right but Egyptian ducks down to avoid it.
Egyptian slips a straight right by Kettu.
Kettu misses with a wild body shot.
Kettu keeps the fight on the outside.
Egyptian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Egyptian blocks a low kick nicely.
Egyptian is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kettu had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Egyptian listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kettu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice cross by Egyptian.
Kettu is looking to clinch.
Kettu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Egyptian.
Kettu throws a head kick but Egyptian moves out of range.
Egyptian looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD#
Kettu shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Egyptian napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Egyptian gets back to half guard.
Kettu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4#
Kettu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Egyptian defending well though.
Kettu drops an elbow to the side of Egyptian's head. #SUB#
Kettu is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kettu with the ground and pound but Egyptian uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Egyptian working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kettu.
Kettu postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Egyptian seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Esa Kettu will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Egyptian fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kettu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Egyptian tries to clinch there but Kettu circles away.
Kettu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Kettu gets a clinch.
Kettu lands a nice uppercut.
Egyptian prevents a body shot from Kettu.
Egyptian tries a knee to the head but Kettu blocks it.
Egyptian misses with a punch on the inside.
Egyptian blocking some punches.
Kettu lands a nice shot to the body.
Egyptian is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kettu gets through Egyptian's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Egyptian manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Egyptian misses with a punch to the body.
Egyptian tries a body shot but Kettu blocks it.
Egyptian trying to control the position but instead, Kettu has worked for underhooks and has pushed Egyptian into the cage.#T1##BC2#
Egyptian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kettu throws a hook but Egyptian avoids it easily.
Egyptian takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Egyptian tries to clinch but Kettu moves out of range.
Kettu slips a jab from Egyptian.
Kettu is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Kettu moves into the clinch.
Egyptian misses with a punch to the body.
Egyptian misses with a punch on the inside.
Kettu swings wildly with an uppercut but Egyptian uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Egyptian fails to land. #BC2#
Egyptian escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A cross from Egyptian lands.
Kettu throws a jab when Egyptian was well out of range.
Kettu misses with a looping left.
A bone on bone clash there as Kettu blocks the leg kick.
Kettu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2#
Egyptian misses with a body kick.
Kettu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Egyptian just misses with a punch to the body.
Kettu looks to score with a jab to the body but Egyptian is just out of range.
Kettu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kettu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Egyptian.
Egyptian lands a glancing blow to the side of Kettu's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Egyptian connects with a single shot there.
Kettu looks for the body kick but Egyptian saw that one coming.
Kettu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Egyptian checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kettu backing away here, and Egyptian unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kettu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kettu thows a body kick. Egyptian tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Egyptian looks to clinch
and Kettu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kettu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Egyptian is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kettu with a body shot.
Kettu throws a leg kick that misses.
A slow jab from Egyptian misses its intended target. #T3#
Egyptian walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kettu takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Egyptian moves out of range as Kettu strikes.
Kettu missing with a left hand there. Egyptian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Egyptian slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Egyptian misses with a hook. Kettu ducked under it nicely.
Jab from Kettu.
Nice body kick there by Kettu.
Kettu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kettu scores with a leg kick.
Kettu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Egyptian to score with a decent uppercut.
Kettu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kettu defending well as Egyptian loads up on a big left hand.
Kettu seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Egyptian fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Egyptian plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kettu avoids a kick to the body. #T4#
Kettu checks a leg kick nicely.
Egyptian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kettu moves away.
Kettu is looking to counter punch.
Kettu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Kettu blocks the leg kick.
Kettu quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Kettu scores with a kick to the body.
Kettu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Egyptian moves out of range as Kettu strikes.
Kettu stuns Egyptian with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Egyptian ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kettu tries to clinch there but Egyptian circles away.
Kettu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kettu tries to clinch but Egyptian moves out of range. #CL2#
Egyptian has Kettu up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Egyptian breaks from the clinch.
Kettu throws a lazy right hand but Egyptian sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Egyptian misses with a body shot.
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 Esa Kettu will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Egyptian closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Egyptian throws an off balance right hand
and Kettu counters with an outside leg kick.
Egyptian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kettu.
Kettu misses the jab.
Kettu throws a poor cross that misses
and Egyptian counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Egyptian moves into the clinch.
Egyptian prevents a takedown attempt there.
Egyptian misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kettu.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kettu misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Egyptian gets through Kettu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Egyptian wants to stall.
Nice body punch from Kettu - that landed with a thud.
Kettu throws a head punch that misses.
Egyptian swings wildly with an uppercut but Kettu uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kettu. #T1#
Egyptian tries a knee to the head but Kettu blocks it.
Egyptian scores with a shoulder strike.
Kettu misses with a punch to the body.
Kettu misses with the head strike.
Kettu has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Egyptian avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kettu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kettu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kettu lands a shoulder strike.
Kettu swings wildly with an uppercut but Egyptian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kettu struggles to land a body shot inside as Egyptian controls his hands.
Egyptian stops a takedown attempt from Kettu.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Esa Kettu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kettu digs a right hand into Egyptian's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Egyptian's gas tank.
Egyptian blocking some punches.
Egyptian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kettu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Egyptian backwards. #BC2#
Egyptian pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Osiris Egyptian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Egyptian lands a glancing blow to the side of Kettu's head.#CL2#
Egyptian closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kettu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kettu fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A hook to the body from Egyptian.
A right hook to the body lands for Kettu.
Egyptian digs a right hand underneath Kettu's ribcage. Kettu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Stalling in the clinch from Egyptian.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kettu.
Egyptian blocks a body shot from Kettu.
Kettu blocks a body shot from Egyptian.
A right hook to the body lands for Kettu.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Egyptian.
Kettu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kettu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Egyptian using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kettu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Egyptian prevents a body shot from Kettu.
Egyptian lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Egyptian.
Egyptian using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kettu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kettu lands a body shot.
Egyptian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kettu is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Egyptian is defending well.
Egyptian leaning against his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Egyptian fails to land.
Egyptian tries to work over Kettu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Kettu.
Kettu wants to take the fight to the mat but Egyptian manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kettu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Egyptian or not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Egyptian.
Kettu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Egyptian's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Egyptian is trying to stall.
Egyptian misses with a punch on the inside.
Egyptian blocks a body shot from Kettu.
Egyptian trying to control the position but instead, Kettu has worked for underhooks and has pushed Egyptian into the cage.
Egyptian prevents a body shot from Kettu. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kettu.
Esa Kettu has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Egyptian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Esa Kettu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice defenses there by Kettu.
Egyptian misses with a wild body shot.
Egyptian comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Egyptian.
Kettu looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kettu slips under a jab from Egyptian.
Egyptian misses with a looping left.
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 decent looking cross lands there for Kettu.
Kettu wants to land a leg kick but Egyptian is out of range.
Kettu lands a leg kick that knocks Egyptian off balance momentarily.
Egyptian circles away from the clinch attempt
and Egyptian counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Egyptian moves forwards but Kettu connects with a nice, crisp jab.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Esa Kettu!

A victorious Esa Kettu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: PFC 214.5 Taus vs Bennett     
Date:   Oct 16, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reinikainen throws out a loose jab but Kettu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kettu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kettu lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Reinikainen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Reinikainen throws a lazy right hand but Kettu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kettu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reinikainen checks a low kick from Kettu.#TD#
Reinikainen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kettu looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kettu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kettu is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Reinikainen wants to control but Kettu is keeping him busy.
Kettu looks to move to half guard but instead Reinikainen has passed into mount! Damn!
Reinikainen working the ground and pound effectively. #T1#
Reinikainen thowing shots but they're missing.
Kettu tries to reverse the position but Reinikainen maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Reinikainen goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Kettu is on top in guard.
Kettu with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kettu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Reinikainen has his foot on Kettu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kettu works his way back into a safe position though.#T2##SUB#
Reinikainen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kettu defends it easily.
Kettu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Reinikainen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kettu is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Reinikainen is trying to control the position but Kettu postures up.
Kettu is looking to stand up but Reinikainen won't let him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kettu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kettu slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kettu trying to control the position from guard on top but Reinikainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reinikainen tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Kettu trying to control the position from guard on top but Reinikainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reinikainen seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Reinikainen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kettu wants to control from the top but Reinikainen keeps moving. #SUB#
Reinikainen looking for subs off his back but Kettu has passed one foot through into half guard.
Reinikainen is looking for a sweep. Kettu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Reinikainen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Reinikainen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kettu defends well.#T4#
Kettu passes into half guard.
Kettu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Reinikainen gets back to full guard.
Reinikainen controls Kettu momentarily but Kettu frees himself.
Kettu postures up and lands a big shot to Reinikainen's brow.
Kettu lands a couple of digs.
Reinikainen looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Kettu gets to his feet - Reinikainen follows without any prompting.
A swing and a miss from Kettu.
Reinikainen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kettu scores with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Esa Kettu will probably get the nod.
That's time! Reinikainen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kettu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reinikainen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kettu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Reinikainen connects with a solid leg kick.
We've been informed that Kettu has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#TD#
Reinikainen drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kettu is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kettu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Reinikainen postures up in Kettu's guard and throws a big left but Kettu blocks it.
Kettu is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Reinikainen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kettu is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kettu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reinikainen is one step ahead there.
Kettu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Reinikainen manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T1##SUB#
Reinikainen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Reinikainen controls Kettu momentarily but Kettu frees himself.
Reinikainen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kettu. #SUB#
Reinikainen has his foot on Kettu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kettu works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Reinikainen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kettu defends well.#SUB#
Reinikainen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kettu pushes down on Reinikainen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kettu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Esa Kettu has got the better of the ground game so far.
Reinikainen is refusing to be controlled, as Kettu sits in half guard.
Reinikainen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kettu is stalling here. Reinikainen is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kettu seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Reinikainen has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Kettu avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Reinikainen.
Reinikainen works to advance to full mount. Kettu defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #T3##SUB#
Reinikainen goes for an armbar but Kettu turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kettu. #SUB#
Reinikainen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kettu is aware though and is defending well.#SU2#
Kettu stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kettu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A lazy left from Kettu finds it's target.
Reinikainen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Reinikainen shoots for a takedown but Kettu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kettu scores with a hook.
A big left from Kettu misses.
Reinikainen checks the leg kick.#TD#
Reinikainen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kettu to the ground. Reinikainen is now in Kettu's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kettu wants to sweep here but Reinikainen controlling him for the moment.
Kettu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T4#
Kettu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reinikainen keeps working.
Kettu is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
It looks like Kettu is going to stand back up. #SUB#
Reinikainen actively working from the bottom here.
Kettu throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Reinikainen tries to get to full guard but Kettu has control of the leg.
Kettu landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kettu lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Esa Kettu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Kettu staying out of range there.
Good shot there by Kettu.
Kettu lands a slapping body shot.
Reinikainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kettu.
An inside leg kick from Kettu misses.
The fighters circling - Kettu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kettu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Reinikainen has time to react.#TD#
Reinikainen gets a takedown into half guard.
Kettu has his hands clasped together around Reinikainen's back. He's all about the action.
Reinikainen prevents Kettu from improving his position.#T1#
Reinikainen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Reinikainen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kettu gets back to full guard.
Kettu trying to control the position.
Reinikainen is looking to work some ground and pound but Kettu has wrist control.
Reinikainen connects with a couple of short punches.
Kettu is trying to keep Reinikainen in close.
Reinikainen wants to pass the guard but Kettu is keeping the position.
Artturi Reinikainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Reinikainen connects with a couple of short punches.
Reinikainen preventing the sweep.
Reinikainen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kettu has control of Reinikainen's left arm, preventing Reinikainen from doing any damage.
Kettu wants to sweep but no luck.
Reinikainen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kettu tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Reinikainen slips a straight right by Kettu.#T3#
Kettu misses with a body shot.
Reinikainen misses with a looping left.
Reinikainen misses with a looping left.
Reinikainen throws a hook to the side of Kettu's head but Kettu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reinikainen throws the left hand but Kettu avoids the punch easily.
Kettu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kettu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kettu moves out of range as Reinikainen strikes.
Kettu throws out a counter right but Reinikainen avoids it with no problem.
Esa Kettu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kettu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kettu with a hook.
Kettu lands a head kick. Reinikainen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Reinikainen throws a push kick but Kettu slaps the foot to one side.
Kettu looks to throw the jab but Reinikainen is out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kettu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kettu throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Reinikainen to counter with a crisp jab.
Kettu throws a hook to the side of Reinikainen's head but Reinikainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A punch combination from Reinikainen misses. #T4#
Reinikainen scores with a hook.#CL2#
Kettu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Kettu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Reinikainen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kettu!
Kettu tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Reinikainen presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Esa Kettu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kettu really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Reinikainen scores with a couple of good head shots there.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Artturi Reinikainen.
I think Kettu 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Esa Kettu!

A victorious Esa Kettu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: PFC 210 Gormsson vs Parade     
Date:   Sep 27, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Kettu misses its intended target.
Brixton scores with a leg kick.
Kettu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Brixton doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kettu throws a sloppy body shot
and Brixton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kettu throws a leg kick
and Kettu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kettu, as that shot connected.
Kettu with a hook.
A low kick from Kettu is predictable there
and Brixton counters with a low kick, right behind Kettu 's knee.
Kettu just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kettu throws a wild body kick that Brixton sees coming a mile off.
Kettu checks a leg kick nicely.
Brixton needs to keep his hands up - Kettu had a free shot at his head there.
Brixton moves out of range of the strikes.
Kettu throws a sloppy head kick
and Brixton counters with a leg kick.
Kettu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Esa Kettu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kettu tries to work over Brixton's front leg with a kick but Brixton checks it. #T1#
Kettu misses with a body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Brixton misses its target.
Kettu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Brixton to score with a decent uppercut.
Brixton 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.
Kettu stuns Brixton with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Brixton scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kettu.
Brixton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kettu.
Brixton is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jab from Kettu.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kettu.
Brixton has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kettu.
Kettu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Brixton has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Brixton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kettu throws out the jab.
Brixton jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Danny Brixton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kettu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brixton moves away.
Kettu scores with a punch to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kettu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brixton's sensitive parts.
Kettu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Brixton rather than just go for the knockout.
Brixton keeps the fight on the outside.#T2#
Brixton blocks a jab.
Kettu moves out of range as Brixton strikes.
Kettu throws out a counter right but Brixton avoids it with no problem.
Brixton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kettu throws out the jab.
Brixton drops his hands momentarily and Kettu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kettu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kettu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brixton keeps the fight on the outside.
Kettu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kettu loads up on a big right hand but Brixton slips the punch.
Kettu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Brixton is able to avoid easily.
Kettu misses with an uppercut
and Brixton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kettu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Brixton closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kettu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kettu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Kettu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kettu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Brixton under the eye.
Brixton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kettu throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Brixton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kettu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kettu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brixton.
Kettu throws a hook to the side of Brixton's head but Brixton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kettu thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Brixton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kettu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kettu scoring well with a low kick there.
Brixton throws a jab but it's blocked by Kettu.
Kettu misses with a kick to the body
and Brixton counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kettu tries a head kick but it misses.
A slow jab from Kettu misses its intended target.
Brixton moves forwards but Kettu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Brixton lands with an uppercut that bounces Kettu off the cage and back into range.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the body from Kettu misses
and Brixton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kettu throws a lazy uppercut
letting Brixton counter with a right hand.
Kettu thows a leg kick but Brixton checks it
and Brixton counters with a good low kick that Kettu was not able to check.
Kettu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kettu.
Brixton is looking to regain half guard here but Kettu keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Kettu tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kettu working the ground and pound.
Kettu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brixton is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Esa Kettu dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Brixton avoids the body shot from Kettu.
Brixton throws a hook but Kettu blocks it.
Kettu misses with a body punch
and Brixton counters with a stiff right hand.
Brixton looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A shot to the liver by Brixton. Beautiful body shot.
Kettu looks to land a body kick but Brixton moved away.
Kettu misses with a hook. Brixton ducked under it nicely.
Brixton takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kettu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brixton.
Nice body punch from Kettu.
Brixton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kettu manages to avoid it.
Kettu feints a counter leg kick.
Kettu sizes up Brixton with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kettu swings for the body but Brixton moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kettu lands with an overhand left.
Kettu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kettu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T1#
Nice sprawl there from Brixton as Kettu shoots in.
A jab lands there for Kettu.
We've been informed that Kettu has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kettu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brixton moves away.
Brixton misses with a body kick.
Kettu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Esa Kettu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kettu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Brixton needs to keep his hands up - Kettu had a free shot at his head there.
Brixton throws a shot to the body.
Kettu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A jab from Kettu misses.
A good leg kick by Brixton.
Kettu is looking to slow Brixton down with leg kicks.
Kettu lands with a straight right. Brixton didn't see that one coming.
Kettu throws a right hand that misses
and Brixton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brixton lands a nice shot to the body.
Kettu throws a poor cross that misses
and Brixton counters with a slapping leg kick. #T2#
Kettu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brixton moves away.
Kettu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Brixton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kettu.
Brixton swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Brixton jabs at Kettu's body.
Kettu jabs at Brixton's body.
Kettu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kettu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kettu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brixton makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kettu lands with an uppercut that bounces Brixton off the cage and back into range.
Kettu lands a jab to Brixton's midsection.
Kettu throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Brixton to counter with a crisp jab.
Kettu throws a wild body kick that Brixton sees coming a mile off.
Kettu just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBrixton.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kettu. Brixton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Brixton. #T3#
Kettu tries to land a body kick
and Brixton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brixton has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kettu.
Brixton misses with a low kick.
Kettu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Brixton is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kettu just misses with a punch to the body.
Brixton on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Brixton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kettu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kettu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Brixton misses with an uppercut.
Nice uppercut there from Kettu.
Kettu misses with a right hand
and Brixton counters with a left to the body.
Kettu shoots in but no luck this time.
Brixton ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kettu looks for the body kick but Brixton saw that one coming.
Brixton is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Kettu misses with an attempted mid kick.
A little feinted left hand from Brixton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kettu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kettu falls off balance throwing a combination
and Brixton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kettu is breathing heavily.
Kettu misses with a looping left.
Kettu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kettu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kettu lands a nice shot to the body.
Kettu misses with a looping right.
Kettu throws an off balance right hand
and Brixton counters with a good low kick that Kettu was not able to check.
Kettu throws a poor cross that misses
and Brixton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kettu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brixton.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kettu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brixton can pounce on him.
Kettu misses with a left hand
and Brixton makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Brixton misses the target.
Brixton slips a straight right by Kettu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Esa Kettu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Kettu keeps Brixton at a distance using the push kick.
Kettu throws an overhand right that lands on Brixton's shoulder, as Brixton tries to avoid the shot.
Kettu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Brixton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kettu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Brixton shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kettu works Brixton's body with a nice hook.
Kettu cracks a nice hook into Brixton's ribs.
Brixton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brixton takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kettu - that will leave a mark!
A head kick by Kettu misses
and Kettu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kettu walks into a stiff left hand from Brixton.#ROC#Kettu is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kettu misses the shot to the body.
Brixton throwing a counter right hand but Kettu manages to avoid it.
Kettu scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Kettu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kettu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Brixton takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kettu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Brixton counters with a huge head kick that drops Kettu! The ref dives in to stop the fight and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Brixton!
Danny Brixton thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: PFC 204 Verygood vs Petrov     
Date:   Sep 06, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kettu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Date.
Kettu misses with a jab to the body
letting Date counter with a right hand.
Date misses with a looping right.
Kettu scores with a hook.
Date throws a big shot that misses.
Date ducks under a wild hook from Kettu.
Kettu scores with a nice strike.
Kettu's corner calls for a 1-2. Kettu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kettu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Date ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kettu moves away.
Kettu lands a slapping body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kettu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kettu connects with a looping right hand.
Date tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Date displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kettu throws out the jab.
Kettu throws a looping overhand right but Date ducks down to avoid it.
Kettu throws a lazy right hand but Date sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kettu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Date scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kettu punishes Date's body with a nice straight punch.
Kettu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Date.
Kettu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Date takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
Date lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Date throws a body shot but no joy.
Kettu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Date stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kettu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Date counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Date circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kettu slips under a jab from Date.
Date misses with a looping left.
Date tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Date avoids the body shot from Kettu.
Date takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mamoru Date is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kettu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Date changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kettu misses with an uppercut. Date saw that one coming.
Kettu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Date is out of range.
Date looks to land a left hand but Kettu moved out of range nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kettu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Date on the side of the head.
Kettu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Date was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Date ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kettu scores with a nice head shot.
Kettu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Date moves away.#T2#
Date throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kettu throws out a counter right but Date avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Kettu clinches.
Date blocks an uppercut.
Date throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Kettu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kettu scores with a body shot.
Kettu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kettu tries to work over Date's front leg with a kick but Date checks it.
Date keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kettu takes one on the button.
Kettu throws a low kick but Date moves out of range easily.
A good leg kick by Kettu.
Nice shot by Kettu.
Date closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kettu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Date.
Date uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kettu.
Kettu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Date - that will leave a mark!
Kettu blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kettu. Date does a little dance to reset his feet.
Date looks to land a left hand but Kettu moved out of range nicely.#T3#
A thudding body kick lands there by Date!
Kettu is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Date had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Kettu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Date pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kettu is out of range and Date settles back down.
Kettu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Date moves away.
Kettu throws a low kick but Date avoids it.
Date ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kettu moves away.
Kettu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kettu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL2#
Kettu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Date lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Date lands a right hand.
Still in the clinch, Kettu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kettu prevents a body shot from Date.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Date blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Date.
Date scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Date on the inside.
We've been informed that Kettu has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nice body punch from Date.
Kettu looks winded!
Date lands a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Date. #T4#
Kettu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Date scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kettu prevents a body shot from Date.
Date tries to throw a body punch but Kettu avoids it by throwing Date back against the cage.
Date working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Date has a couple of punches blocked by Kettu.
Date misses with some punches.
Date throws a head punch that misses.
Kettu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Date presses Kettu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Date lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Date lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kettu blocks an uppercut.
Kettu tries to work over Date's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Date blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kettu tries to throw a body punch but Date avoids it by throwing Kettu back against the cage.
Date cracks Kettu with a nice body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kettu misses with the head strike.
Date lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kettu scores with a shot to the side of Date's head.
A head punch on the inside from Date fails to land.
Date throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
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 Mamoru Date will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kettu throws a solid leg kick but Date takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kettu.
Kettu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kettu thuds a left hand into Date's body.
Date lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Date darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Date misses with a hook.
Kettu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Date lands a body shot.
Kettu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Date.
Kettu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kettu ducks under a wild hook from Date.
Kettu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Date jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Date ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kettu moves away.
Kettu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Date.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Date ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kettu moves away.
Date misses with the combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Date takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kettu lands a leg kick that knocks Date off balance momentarily.#T1#
Kettu ducks right into an uppercut from Date.
Date scores with a body shot.
Date swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kettu moves out of range of the body kick from Date.
Kettu throws a sloppy head kick and Date moves out of range easily.
Kettu looks to score with a jab to the body but Date is just out of range.
Esa Kettu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kettu tries to land a body kick
and Date connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kettu misses with a right hand
and Kettu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kettu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Date swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Esa Kettu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kettu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kettu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Date.
Date scores with a shot to the body.
Kettu moves out of range of the strikes.
Kettu tries a quick counter leg kick but Date is wise to it.
Date with the inside leg kick.
Kettu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Date fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kettu manages to avoid it.
Kettu clobbers Date with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Date throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Date lands with a good body shot.#T2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kettu lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Date has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Date and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A big right from Date misses.
Kettu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Date.
Kettu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kettu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kettu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Date swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kettu moves into range and connects with a jab.
Date takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kettu checks a leg kick.
Date moves out of range as Kettu strikes.
Date swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kettu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kettu throws a hook but Date avoids it easily.
Date moves out of range of the strikes.
Date tried to counter with a leg kick but Kettu avoided it.
Date uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kettu has time to react.
Kettu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kettu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kettu feints a counter leg kick.
Kettu misses with a straight left. #T3#
Date scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Date moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kettu stuns Date with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kettu moves out of range of the body kick.
Date avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Date misses its target.
Kettu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kettu misses with a looping right.
Date keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Date misses the target.
Date dips to his left and cracks Kettu with an uppercut!
Date avoids the head kick by Kettu.
Date throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kettu throws out a counter right but Date avoids it with no problem.
Kettu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kettu throws a good cross that connects.
Date throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kettu throws a big shot that misses.
Kettu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Date is looking to clinch.
A nice side step and Kettu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Some bone on bone action there as Kettu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Date connects with a body shot that sends Kettu's belly button to the back.#T4#
Kettu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Date connects with a leg kick.
Kettu misses with a leg kick
and Date counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kettu thinking.
Kettu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kettu misses with a kick to the body
and Date counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Date takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kettu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Date throws a quick inside leg kick.
Date lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kettu at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from Kettu. Those never looked like landing.
Date swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Date connects with a leg kick.
Kettu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Date connects with a solid leg kick.
Date misses with a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Date misses with a wild body shot.
Kettu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kettu cracks Date with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kettu throws an overhand right that lands on Date's shoulder, as Date tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mamoru Date dominated that second round.
That's time! Date's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Date checks a low kick from Kettu.
Kettu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Date thumps Kettu with a low kick.
Kettu tries to move into range but Date moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Date fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kettu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Some bone on bone action there as Kettu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Date checks the leg kick.
Date lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kettu throws an overhand right that lands on Date's shoulder, as Date tries to avoid the shot.
Date keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Date throws a body punch but Kettu moves out of range.
Kettu thinks about the counter body kick.
Kettu connects with a nice looking jab.
Kettu throws a push kick but Date slaps the foot to one side.
Date misses with a wild body shot.
Date scores with a jab to the body.
Date looks to score with a jab to the body but Kettu is just out of range.
Kettu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kettu throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Date counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Date is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Date stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1#
Kettu looks to score with a jab to the body but Date is just out of range.
Kettu throws a body punch but Date moves out of range.
Kettu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Date.
Date scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kettu in his tracks.
Date lands a nice shot to the body.
Kettu throws a low kick but Date avoids it.
It looked like Date was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kettu.
Date blocks the body kick.
Date swings for the body but Kettu moves out of range.
Kettu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kettu throws a body punch but Date moves out of range.
Date is looking to counter punch.
Kettu misses with a low kick.
Date connects with a right hand. Kettu shakes it off.
Date displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kettu throws out the jab.
Kettu misses with an uppercut
and Date counters with a right hand to the body.
Date throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kettu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kettu avoids the body shot from Date.
Nice defenses there by Date.
Date moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Esa Kettu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Date scores with a sloppy right hand. Kettu should have avoided that one.
Kettu tries to land a front kick but Date steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Date throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kettu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kettu is looking to land body kicks.
Kettu takes one to the chin there.
Date paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Date checks a low kick from Kettu.
Kettu ducks under a wild hook from Date.
Kettu ducks under a wild hook from Date.
Date throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Kettu.
Kettu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dates jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kettu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kettu misses with an uppercut. Date saw that one coming.
Kettu checks a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Date.
Donk. Date catches Kettu right on the button with a cross.
Kettu throws a shot from downtown. Date moves away and avoids it.
Kettu gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T3#
Date lands a head shot.
Date gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kettu.
Kettu throws a hook to the side of Date's head but Date sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kettu throws a leg kick that is checked
and Date counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Date connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kettu. Kettu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kettu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Date.
Date scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kettu scores with a jab. Date acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Date scores with a jab.
Mamoru Date is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kettu needs to keep his hands up - Date had a free shot at his head there.
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!
Kettu misses with a body shot.
Date lands with a good body shot.
Date stuns Kettu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Date.
Date connects with a leg kick.
Kettu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Date is out of range.
Date stuns Kettu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kettu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T4#
Kettu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kettu just misses with a punch to the body.
Kettu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Date buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Kettu, right into the meat of the thigh.
Date tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kettu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kettu misses with an uppercut
and Date counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice body punch from Date.
Date misses the shot to the body.
Date turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Date lands with a hook. Kettu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kettu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Date throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kettu on the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kettu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Date swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kettu.
Nice defenses there by Date.
Kettu connects with a single shot there.
Date avoids the body shot from Kettu.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mamoru Date showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Date has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mamoru Date!

During a confident post fight interview, Mamoru Date thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: PFC 199 Verygood vs Aiken     
Date:   Aug 16, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murphy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Murphy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kettu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Murphy scrambles back to his feet.
Murphy is looking to score with low kicks.
Kettu looks for the body kick but Murphy saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Kettu misses its intended target.
Kettu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kettu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kettu looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.
Kettu drops his hands momentarily and Murphy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Murphy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kettu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kettu lands the left hand.
Murphy scores with a leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kettu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kettu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Murphy checks it well.
Murphy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kettu lands a really nice looking cross but Murphy seems unphased.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kettu. Murphy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab, jab by Kettu - just one landing.
Kettu bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Murphy throws a jab when Kettu was well out of range.
Kettu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Murphy looks to land a combination. Kettu sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nice body kick there by Murphy.
Murphy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kettu staying out of range there.
A clash of legs there as Kettu blocks the low kick.
Kettu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Kettu.
Kettu misses with a body kick.
Murphy throws a front kick aimed at Kettu's knee but Kettu avoids it well.
Murphy walks into a straight right hand from Kettu.
Murphy looks to land a combination. Kettu sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Murphy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kettu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
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!
Kettu scores with a shot to the body.
Murphy looks to score with a jab to the body but Kettu is just out of range.
Murphy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kettu loads up on a big right hand but Murphy slips the punch.
Esa Kettu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kettu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kettu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A slow jab from Murphy misses its intended target.
Murphy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kettu throws an overhand right that lands on Murphy's shoulder, as Murphy tries to avoid the shot.
Murphy swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Murphy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murphy cracks a nice hook into Kettu's ribs.
Kettu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Murphy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kettu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Murphy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kettu moves out of range of the body kick.
Murphy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice body punch from Kettu.
Murphy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kettu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kettu on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kettu looks to land a body kick but Murphy moved away.
Kettu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Murphy throws a lazy right hand but Kettu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murphy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kettu.
Murphy throwing a counter right hand but Kettu manages to avoid it.
Murphy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Murphy fakes the leg kick and cracks Kettu in the body.
Murphy throws the kick towards the body but Kettu avoids it.
Murphy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Murphy, as that shot connected.
Kettu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kettu connects with a body shot that sends Murphy's belly button to the back.
Kettu throws a front kick aimed at Murphy's knee but Murphy avoids it well.
Murphy avoids the head kick by Kettu.
Kettu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
That kick from Murphy tenderised Kettu's leg. Kettu is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've been informed that Kettu has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kettu with a hook.
Murphy slips under a jab from Kettu.
Kettu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Murphy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kettu throws a looping overhand right but Murphy ducks down to avoid it.
It appears Murphy was looking to counter with a kick there.
A big right from Kettu misses.
Murphy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kettu.
Kettu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy misses with a head kick.
Murphy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Murphy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kettu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kettu looks to land a body kick but Murphy moved away.
A little feinted left hand from Murphy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kettu throws a head kick but Murphy moves out of range. #T4#
Kettu looks to land a left hand but Murphy moved out of range nicely.
Kettu misses with a straight right.
Murphy is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kettu throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range.
Kettu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kettu missing with a left hand there. Murphy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kettu throws a looping overhand right but Murphy ducks down to avoid it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kettu crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Murphy - the referee stops the clock and Kettu gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Murphy. Kettu manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kettu lands with a straight right. Murphy didn't see that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Kettu.
Murphy scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kettu swings for the body but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy checks a low kick from Kettu.
A quick step to the side and Murphy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy scores with a spinning back kick!
Murphy misses the jab.
Murphy moves away from the strike by Kettu.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kettu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murphy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kettu is looking to land body kicks.
Nice body punch from Kettu.
Kettu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Esa Kettu will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Murphy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murphy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murphy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kettu.
Murphy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kettu checks a leg kick.
Murphy moves out of range as Kettu strikes.
A good leg kick by Murphy.
Murphy defending well as Kettu loads up on a big left hand.
A slapping body kick lands there for Murphy.
Some wild striking there from Murphy.
Kettu let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kettu has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Murphy.
Murphy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Esa Kettu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big left from Kettu misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Kettu misses the target.
Murphy blocks a jab.
Kettu defending well as Murphy loads up on a big left hand.
Kettu slips under a jab from Murphy.
A nice inside leg kick there by Murphy. That's going to slow Kettu down.
Kettu checks a leg kick.
Kettu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Kettu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murphy throws the kick towards the body but Kettu avoids it.
Murphy takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kettu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Kettu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Murphy throws a body punch but Kettu moves out of range.
Murphy throws a half hearted mid kick.
Murphy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Murphy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kettu.
Murphy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kettu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murphy.
Kettu takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Murphy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Murphy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kettu.
Kettu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murphy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A shot to the liver by Murphy. Beautiful body shot.
Murphy connects with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kettu tries to land a front kick but Murphy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kettu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2#
Murphy throws a front kick aimed at Kettu's knee but Kettu avoids it well.
Kettu lands a nice looking body kick.
Kettu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Kettu.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Murphy.
Nice body kick there by Kettu.
Kettu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kettu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Murphy.
Murphy moves out of range of the body kick.
Murphy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kettu momentarily.
Murphy misses the shot to the body.
A slow jab from Kettu misses its intended target.
Murphy cracks Kettu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kettu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Murphy moves out of range of the strikes.
Murphy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kettu throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Murphy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kettu misses the jab.
A nice leg kick from Murphy, right into the meat of the thigh. #T3#
Murphy throws a jab but it's blocked by Kettu.
Kettu digs a good hook to Murphy's body.
Murphy slips under a jab.
Kettu just misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy throws a right and a left that Kettu avoids nicely.
Kettu just misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kettu lands a body shot.
Murphy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kettu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kettu.
Murphy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Murphy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kettu takes a swing at Murphy's ribcage but misses.
A lazy left from Murphy finds it's target.
Murphy throws a hook but Kettu avoids it easily.
Murphy cracks Kettu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kettu misses with a straight left.
Kettu cracks Murphy with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy misses with a low kick.
Kettu let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T4#
Murphy misses with a low kick as Kettu jumps back.
Kettu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A slow jab from Kettu misses its intended target.
Murphy moves out of range of the strikes.
Murphy connects with a nice looking jab.
Kettu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kettu moves out of range of the body kick from Murphy.
Murphy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kettu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kettu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murphy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kettu misses the jab.
Kettu throws a hook to the side of Murphy's head but Murphy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kettu scores with a hook.
Kettu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kettu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Kettu.
It appears Murphy was looking to counter with a kick there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murphy throws a head kick that misses.
Murphy is looking to land body kicks.
Murphy looks to land a body kick but Kettu moved away.
Murphy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Esa Kettu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Murphy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kettus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kettu misses with a body shot.
Murphy scores with a body shot.
Kettu throws an overhand right that lands on Murphy's shoulder, as Murphy tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kettu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Murphy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kettu. Kettu obviously looking to wear him down.
Kettu moves out of range of the body kick.
Murphy checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kettu wants to slow Murphy down by chopping away at his legs.
Kettu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Murphy. Murphy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kettu keeps Murphy at a distance using the push kick.
Kettu looks to land a left hand but Murphy moved out of range nicely.
Murphy throws a push kick but Kettu slaps the foot to one side.
A clash of legs there as Kettu blocks the low kick.
Murphy misses with a body shot.
Kettu looks for the body kick but Murphy saw that one coming.
Murphy motions for Kettu to come forward. Murphy throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kettu let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Murphy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kettu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murphy checks a leg kick.#T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Murphy. That's going to slow Kettu down.
A lazy left from Kettu finds it's target.
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kettu.
It looked like Murphy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kettu.
A solid body kick from Murphy.
Kettu misses with a hook. Murphy ducked under it nicely.
Kettu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Murphy is out of range and Kettu settles back down.
Murphy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Murphy tries a low kick but Kettu avoids it.
Kettu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Murphy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kettu.
Kettu throws a leg kick but Murphy checks it.
Kettu takes one to the side of the head.
Murphy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kettu is able to avoid easily.
Kettu looks to land a left hand but Murphy moved out of range nicely.
Kettu staying out of range there.
Kettu throws a body shot but no joy.
Murphy is looking to slow Kettu down with leg kicks.
Kettu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy tries to score with a low kick but Kettu moves his leg out of the way.
Tobias Murphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Murphy with the inside leg kick.
Kettu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Murphy's head backwards.
Murphy lands with a hook. Kettu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kettu connects with the punch.
Murphy throws a front kick aimed at Kettu's knee but Kettu avoids it well.
Kettu let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Murphy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A big right from Murphy misses.
Murphy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kettu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kettu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kettu does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A combination from Kettu does no damage.
Kettu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Murphy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kettu scrambles back to his feet.
Kettu lands a glancing blow to the side of Murphy's head.
Murphy scores with a nice right hand.
Murphy keeps Kettu at a distance using the push kick.
Murphy tries to land a front kick but Kettu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
An inside leg kick lands from Kettu.
Murphy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Murphy scores with a spinning back kick!#T3#
Nice body kick from Murphy.
Kettu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kettu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Murphy slips a jab from Kettu.
Nice shot lands for Murphy.
Kettu ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Murphy misses with a low kick.
Murphy throws a lazy right hand but Kettu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murphy misses with a low kick.
Murphy throws out a leg kick but Kettu moves out of range and Murphy only half commits.
Murphy takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kettu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kettu looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Murphy misses the target.
Kettu throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Murphy thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kettu if he has to take too many more of those.
Kettu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Kettu.
Esa Kettu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kettu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Murphy throws a right and a left that Kettu avoids nicely. #T4#
Murphy misses with a straight right.
Murphy lands a nice looking body shot.
Murphy misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kettu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kettu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kettu is looking to score with low kicks.
Kettu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Murphy connects with an inside leg kick.
Kettu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kettu scores with a shot to the body.
Kettu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Murphy is looking to land body kicks.
Murphy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kettu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kettu scores with a nice right hand.
Murphy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murphy throws a chopping leg kick but Kettu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kettu scores with a head kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tobias Murphy.
Well Kettu has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

 

Event: PFC 195 Semenko vs Gormsson     
Date:   Jul 26, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steve scores with a nice head shot.
Steve lands a glancing blow to the side of Kettu's head.
Kettu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Steve clinches up against the cage.
Steve doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kettu is looking to break free of the clinch but Steve has double underhooks.
Kettu has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Steve is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kettu looking for a takedown.
Kettu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Steve creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kettu has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Steve after a bit of a struggle.
Jay Steve has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Esa Kettu.
Steve lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Steve creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Steve tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steve swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steve doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kettu changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Steve fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Steve tries to clinch but Kettu is having none of it.
Nice uppercut lands for Steve. That snapped Kettu's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steve slips a straight right by Kettu.
Kettu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Steve tries to clinch there but Kettu circles away.
Kettu lunges at Steve with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Steve's hand.
Steve lands a nice hook to Kettu's body. Kettu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kettu closes this distance looking for a takedown but Steve circles away.
A cross from Kettu lands.#T1##CL#
Steve clinches.
Kettu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kettu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Steve doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD2#
Kettu is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Steve can't fight it off and eventually Kettu manages to take the fight to the floor. Steve looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kettu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kettu postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kettu won't allow Steve to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kettu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Steve preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kettu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steve swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kettu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Steve works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Kettu lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Steve is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kettu is controlling him.
Kettu throwing strikes but missing.
Kettu is looking to work some ground and pound but Steve has wrist control.
Steve wants to stand but Kettu is controlling the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kettu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Kettu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kettu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kettu postures up in Steve's guard and throws a big left but Steve blocks it.
Kettu won't allow Steve to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kettu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Steve was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Steve scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kettu doesn't seem bothered though.
Jay Steve is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kettu slips under a jab.
Steve throws a shot to the body.
Kettu throws a wild body kick that Steve sees coming a mile off.
Steve throws a shot from downtown. Kettu moves away and avoids it.
Steve fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kettu avoids the body shot from Steve.
Steve punishes Kettu's body with a nice straight punch.
Kettu misses with a body kick.
Steve scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kettu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T4#
Steve throws a head kick but Kettu moves out of range.
Jay Steve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kettu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice defenses there by Steve.
Steve throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kettu throws a nice looking combination but Steve bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steve swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Steve misses with a body punch
and Kettu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Steve lands with a cross.
Kettu slips under a jab from Steve.
Kettu replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Steve blocks it well.
Steve's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kettu under the eye.
Steve missing with a left hand there. Kettu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kettu flicks out a counter leg kick but Steve steps away.
Kettu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Steve doesn't seem bothered though.
Good exchange - Steve coming out on top.
Kettu throws a looping overhand right but Steve ducks down to avoid it.
Kettu throws a leg kick but Steve checks it.
Kettu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kettu there as he acknowledges the shot.
It looks like Steve has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Steve slips a jab from Kettu.
Steve connects with a body shot that sends Kettu's belly button to the back.
The fighters circling - Steve throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kettu lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kettu misses with a body shot.
Steve defending well as Kettu loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Steve dominated that round.
That's time! Steve's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kettu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kettu misses with a low kick as Steve jumps back.
Steve keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steve misses with a body shot.
Kettu slips under a jab from Steve.
Steve closes the distance but Kettu moves to the side
and Kettu counters with a nice body shot.
A jab from Steve does it's job there.
A left and a right from Steve both land. Nice combination.
Steve ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kettu moves away.
Kettu is trying to counter with his kicks.
A left and a right from Steve both land. Nice combination.
Steve is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Kettu scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kettu throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Kettu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kettu creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Kettu wants to control but Steve is keeping him busy.
Kettu working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #T1##ES#
Steve explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Steve tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kettu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Steve blocks the body kick.
Kettu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Steve catches Kettu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Steve checks a leg kick.
Steve misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kettu.
The fight stays on the outside here - Steve looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Steve walks into a straight right hand from Kettu.
Steve doesn't manage to clinch there - Kettu circles away.
Kettu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kettu throws a hook but Steve avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Kettu.
Steve bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Steve was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kettu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Steve. #T2#
Kettu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Steve has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Steve throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kettu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kettu is looking to slow Steve down with leg kicks.
Steve just misses with a punch to the body.
Kettu counters with a body kick.
Steve tests Kettu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Steve takes a swing at Kettu's ribcage but misses.
Kettu slips under a jab.
A left lands for Steve.
Steve tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kettu was well out of range. Poor timing from Steve.
Kettu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Steve was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kettu misses with a body kick.
Steve throwing a counter right hand but Kettu manages to avoid it.#CL#
Steve fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kettu, pushing him back against the cage.
Steve works on Kettu's body with a couple of short punches.
Steve working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Steve.
Kettu is looking for a takedown.
Steve misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kettu has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Steve is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Steve tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Kettu is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jay Steve has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Esa Kettu.
Kettu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steve misses with a punch to the body.
Kettu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Steve misses with a punch to the body.
Kettu tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kettu blocks a body shot from Steve.
Steve misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kettu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steve presses Kettu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Steve lands with a light punch inside.
Steve throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kettus head.
Nice body punch from Steve.
Kettu is breathing heavily.
Kettu struggles to land a body shot inside as Steve controls his hands.
Steve struggles to land a body shot inside as Kettu controls his hands.
Steve misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kettu has Steve pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Steve manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kettu's elbow.
Steve misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kettu changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Steve fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Steve slaps away a takedown attempt from Kettu, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Steve. Kettu does a little dance to reset his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Kettu misses.
Steve swings for the body but Kettu moves out of range.
Steve throws a sloppy head kick and Kettu moves out of range easily. #CL#
Steve takes the fight into the clinch.
Kettu blocks a body shot from Steve.
Steve swings wildly with an uppercut but Kettu uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kettu.
Kettu jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Steve walks away with a smile on his face. Kettu gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kettu looks to score with a jab to the body but Steve is just out of range.
Steve lands a jab to Kettu's midsection.
Steve tries to clinch but Kettu moves out of range.
Steve misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kettu.
Steve takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Steve keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steve ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kettu moves away.
Steve tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steve connects with a looping right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Steve dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Steve gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Steve pushes Kettu off and scrambles back to his feet.
Crunch! Kettu slams his shin into Steve's torso.
Kettu throws a good cross that connects.
Jay Steve is winning the standup battle so far.
Kettu avoids the body shot from Steve.
Kettu throws a body kick that misses.
Kettu lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kettu.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steve is looking to clinch but Kettu is avoiding it.
Kettu stuns Steve with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Steve is looking to wear down Kettu with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kettu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kettu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Steve is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steve. Kettu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steve tries to clinch but Kettu is having none of it.
Steve slips under a jab from Kettu.
Steve lands a nice shot that snaps Kettu's head back. #T1#
Kettu dodges the punch combination from Steve.
Steve tries to clinch but Kettu is having none of it.
Steve tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kettu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kettu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The fighters circling - Kettu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Steve throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kettu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kettu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Steve throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice body kick from Kettu.
Steve takes a swing at Kettu's ribcage but misses.
Steve lands with an overhand left.
Steve is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kettu.
Steve just misses with a punch to the body.
Kettu misses the shot to the body.
Steve connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Steve waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kettu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kettu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Steve walks into a stiff left hand from Kettu.
Esa Kettu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Steve tries to clinch up but Kettu circles away and keeps his distance.
Steve doesn't manage to clinch there - Kettu circles away.
Steve fails with an attempt to clinch.
Steve cracks Kettu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Steve tries to move into range but Kettu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kettu swats away the attempt to clinch by Steve.
Kettu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Steve wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Steve missing with a left hand there. Kettu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kettu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kettu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Steve.
Kettu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kettu misses the jab.
Steve lands with a right hand.
Steve misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kettu. #CL#
Steve gets a clinch.
Steve is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Steve tries a body shot but Kettu blocks it.
Steve lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Steve tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Steve.
Steve lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kettu has had enough of the clinch but Steve keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Kettu breaks the clinch.
Kettu thumps Steve with a low kick.
Steve digs a good hook to Kettu's body.
Nice jab there from Kettu.
Steve fails in his attempt to clinch.
Steve throws a good cross that connects.
Kettu misses with a looping right.
Steve jabs Kettu right on the nose. Kettu blinks but takes it well.
Steve misses the shot to the body.
Kettu scores with a spinning back kick!#CL#
Steve rushes Kettu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kettu has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Steve avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kettu. #BC2#
Kettu breaks the clinch.
Kettu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Steve sprawls well. Steve wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kettu gets slowly back to his feet.
Jay Steve is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jay Steve has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Esa Kettu.
Kettu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Steve checks a low kick from Kettu.
Steve ducks under a wild hook from Kettu.
Steve throws a right hand that Kettu ducks under and follows up with a left that Kettu also avoids with ease.
Kettu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Steve with a body shot.
Steve tries a head kick but it misses. #CL#
Steve gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kettu jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Steve walks away with a smile on his face. Kettu gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Steve has closed the distance and engaged Kettu in a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Steve.
Kettu has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Steve is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kettu fails to pull guard.
Kettu wants a takedown.
Steve doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steve lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kettu backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steve lands a body shot in the clinch.
Steve tries a body shot but Kettu blocks it.
Nice body punch from Steve.
Steve keeps control of Kettu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Steve is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kettu can do to turn this around?
Nice body punch from Steve - that landed with a thud.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Steve showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Steve, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Steve!

After the fight, Jay Steve was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: PFC 187 Asham vs Steve 2     
Date:   Jun 21, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Humbert misses with a wild body shot.
A lazy left from Kettu finds it's target.
Kettu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kettu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Humbert in his tracks.
Kettu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kettu lands a leg kick that knocks Humbert off balance momentarily.
Kettu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Humbert takes a kick to the side of the head.
Humbert misses with a straight left.
Kettu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Kettu moves into range and connects with a jab.
Humbert misses the shot to the body.
Humbert throws an off balance right hand
and Kettu counters with a leg kick.
Kettu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kettu lunges at Humbert with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Humbert's hand.
Humbert takes one to the chin there.
Humbert needs to keep his hands up - Kettu had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Kettu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kettu blocks a jab.
Kettu thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Humbert if he has to take too many more of those.
Kettu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kettu scores with a leg kick.
Humbert on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kettu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kettu thows a body kick. Humbert tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kettu.
Kettu moves out of range as Humbert strikes.
Kettu lands a nice looking body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kettu throws out a powerful jab.
Kettu looks to land a body kick but Humbert moved away.
Humbert is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Humbert throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Humbert tries to move into range but Kettu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Humbert walks into a left hand.
Humbert throws a right hand that misses
and Kettu counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kettu clobbers Humbert with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kettu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Good leg kick by Kettu.
Kettu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kettu misses with a wild body shot.
Kettu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kettu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Humbert. Humbert circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kettu tests Humbert's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kettu jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kettu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Humbert throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Kettu scoring well with a low kick there.
Humbert throws a looping overhand right but Kettu ducks down to avoid it.
Humbert misses with a left hand
enabling Kettu to counter with a crisp jab.
Kettu throws a head kick that misses
enabling Humbert to counter with a crisp jab.
Humbert scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kettu doesn't seem bothered though.
Humbert needs to keep his hands up - Kettu had a free shot at his head there.
Humbert lands a jab.
Humbert on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kettu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Humbert in his tracks.
Kettu is looking to slow Humbert down with leg kicks.
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!
Humbert drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Humbert takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Humbert. Kettu does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Kettu lands a glancing blow to the side of Humbert's head.
Kettu throws a body punch but Humbert moves out of range.
Humbert is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kettu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kettu slips a jab from Humbert.
Humbert lands a nice shot that snaps Kettu's head back.
Kettu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A good leg kick by Kettu.
Kettu misses the shot to the body.
Kettu is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Humbert had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Kettu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kettu there as he acknowledges the shot.
Decent striking displayed by Kettu there.
Humbert looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kettu lands with a good body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kettu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kettu with a hook.
Kettu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Humbert's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Esa Kettu dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kettu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kettu swings for the body but Humbert moves out of range.
Humbert throws a lazy right hand but Kettu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kettu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Humbert under the eye.
Kettu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That kick from Kettu tenderised Humbert's leg. Humbert is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kettu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Humbert's head backwards.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Humbert might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Kettu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kettu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Humbert has time to react.
A low kick lands for Kettu.
Esa Kettu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left lands for Humbert.
Kettu scores with a spinning back kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kettu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Humbert shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T1#
Kettu avoids the body shot from Humbert.
Humbert misses with a hook. Kettu ducked under it nicely.
Kettu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Humbert throws a lazy right hand but Kettu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kettu jabs Humbert right on the nose. Humbert blinks but takes it well.
A big left from Humbert misses.
Kettu throws a head kick but Humbert moves out of range.
Kettu lands a head shot.
Kettu throws a leg kick which misses Humbert's front leg but catches the back leg as Humbert tries to avoid it.
Kettu delivers a nice body kick.
Kettu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Humbert walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kettu connects with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Humbert just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Humbert waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kettu.
Good leg kick by Kettu.
Humbert on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kettu is looking to slow Humbert down with leg kicks.
Humbert will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kettu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kettu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Humbert connects with a body shot.
Kettu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kettu cracks Humbert with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Humbert waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kettu.
Kettu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Humbert.
Humbert moves out of range as Kettu throws a body kick.
Esa Kettu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kettu dips to his left and cracks Humbert with an uppercut!
Humbert has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kettu finds it's way round the side to connect with Humbert's head. #T3#
Kettu tries to land a front kick but Humbert steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kettu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kettu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Humbert's sensitive parts.
Humbert's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Humbert takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Humbert takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kettu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kettu lands with a straight right. Humbert didn't see that one coming.
A nice leg kick from Kettu, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kettu scoring well with a low kick there.
Humbert throws a hook to the side of Kettu's head but Kettu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Humbert misses the jab.
Humbert takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kettu lands a head shot.
Humbert looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T4#
Kettu scores with a shot to the body.
Humbert swings widly with a right hand
and Kettu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Humbert takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nice body kick from Kettu.
Kettu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Humberts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice body kick there by Kettu.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kettu ducks under a wild hook from Humbert.
Humbert connects with a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Kettu there.
Humbert on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Humbert scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kettu doesn't seem bothered though.
Kettu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Humbert's head backwards.#ROC2#Humbert is rocked!
Kettu misses with a hook
and Humbert counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Esa Kettu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Humbert tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kettu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kettu thuds his right hand into Humbert's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Humbert throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kettu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That kick from Kettu tenderised Humbert's leg. Humbert is trying to keep his angry face on.
Humbert tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kettu was well out of range. Poor timing from Humbert.
Kettu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kettu with a nice cross.
Kettu throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Humbert swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Humbert gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kettu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kettu thuds a left hand into Humbert's body.#T1#
Good leg kick by Kettu.
Kettu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The fighters circling - Humbert throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kettu. Humbert does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kettu thuds his right hand into Humbert's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A cross from Kettu lands.
Kettu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Humbert misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kettu.
Kettu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kettu moves out of range of the strikes.
Kettu tries a quick counter leg kick but Humbert is wise to it.
Kettu lands a nice looking body shot.
Kettu scores with a sloppy right hand. Humbert should have avoided that one.
Kettu jabs Humbert to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Humbert throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Humbert Humbert has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Humbert blocks a head kick by Kettu.
Humbert walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kettu lands a nice shot that snaps Humbert's head back.
Kettu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Humbert manages to avoid it.
Kettu misses the body punch
letting Humbert counter with a right hand.
Kettu scoring well with a low kick there.
Jab, jab by Kettu - just one landing.
Humbert just misses with a punch to the body.
Kettu connects with a body shot.
Kettu scores with a hook.
Kettu lands a nice looking kick to the body. Humbert takes a step back to recover.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice cross by Kettu.
Oh Humbert is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Kettu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Humbert.
Humbert seems to have got his legs back now.
Kettu lands a nice shot that snaps Humbert's head back.
Kettu lands a lovely overhand right.
Humbert takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kettu tests Humbert's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kettu lands a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Humbert. Kettu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice body kick from Kettu.
Humbert ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kettu moves away.
Kettu thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Humbert if he has to take too many more of those.
Esa Kettu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kettu lands with an overhand left.#T4#
Kettu scores with a jab. Humbert acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circle momentarily. Kettu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kettu bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Humbert takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Humbert takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kettu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jab by Kettu.
Kettu lands an overhand right.
Good standup being displayed there by Kettu as he connects with a hook.
A low kick lands for Kettu.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kettu scores with a leg kick.
Kettu defending well as Humbert loads up on a big left hand.
Kettu scores with a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Esa Kettu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kettu has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Esa Kettu!

After winning the bout, Esa Kettu thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: PFC 176 Asham vs Steve     
Date:   May 09, 2020
#R1#
Kettu throws a lazy right hand but Wright sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kettu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wright connects with an inside leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Wright.
Wright connects with a crisp jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wright.
Wright scores with a push kick.
Wright blocks a low kick nicely.
Wright stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kettu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Kettu clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wright.
Wright blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wright misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kettu misses with a punch to the body.
Wright tries to throw a body punch but Kettu avoids it by throwing Wright back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Wright fails to land.
A body shot lands from Wright.
A right handed body shot lands from Wright.
Wright misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wright throws a punch but it's blocked by Kettu.
Kettu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kettu blocks a body shot from Wright. #T1#
Wright blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kettu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kettu misses with a punch to the body.
Wright pushes Kettu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wright misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kettu has a couple of punches blocked by Wright.
Wright misses with some punches.
Wright blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wright scores with a shot to the side of Kettu's head.
Wright scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Wright fails to land.
Kettu working aggressively here.
Kettu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kettu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wright backwards.
Wright tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kettu's elbow.
Kettu blocks a body shot from Wright.
Kettu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kettu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kettu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wright backwards.
Wright lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kettu backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kettu working aggressively here.
Kettu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wright prevents a body shot from Kettu. #T2#
Wright swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wright goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kettu throws a head punch that misses.
Wright can't find room to land a body shot as Kettu controls the action.
Wright misses with the head strike.
Kettu has a couple of punches blocked by Wright.
Wright misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kettu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Kettu fails to land.
Wright blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wright tries a body shot but Kettu blocks it.
Kettu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kettu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wright lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kettu is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wright pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wright misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kettu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kettu lands a hook that snaps the head of Wright backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wright.
Wright misses with a body punch.
Kettu has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wright after a bit of a struggle.
Wright prevents a body shot from Kettu.
Kettu working aggressively here. #T3#
Wright comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short right from Wright on the inside.
Wright working aggressively here.
Wright working aggressively here.
Kettu blocks an uppercut.
Wright throws a head punch that misses.
Wright is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Esa Kettu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wright misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wright swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kettu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wright lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kettu backwards.
Wright blocks an uppercut.
Kettu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kettu blocks an uppercut.
Wright blocks an uppercut.
Kettu has a couple of punches blocked by Wright.
Wright blocks an uppercut.
Wright lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kettu backwards.
Wright throws a head punch that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kettu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wright.
Kettu lands with a left to the head. #T4#
Kettu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wright's elbow.
Kettu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kettu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kettu throws a punch but it's blocked by Wright.
Kettu misses with a punch on the inside.
Kettu working aggressively here.
Wright with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wright lands with a right to the head.
Kettu lands a shoulder strike.
Wright lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kettu backwards.
Wright blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wright.
Kettu struggles to land a body shot inside as Wright controls his hands.
Kettu is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wright pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wright goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kettu working aggressively here.
Wright lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kettu backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wright throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Kettu.
Wright can't find room to land a body shot as Kettu controls the action.
Kettu throws a punch but it's blocked by Wright.
Wright blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ira Wright will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Kettu takes one on the button.
Ira Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wright ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kettu scores with a hook.
Wright lands a high kick!
Wright throws a looping overhand right but Kettu ducks down to avoid it.
Wright bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Wright throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wright thows a body kick. Kettu tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Wright blocks a jab.
Wright lands a jab to Kettu's midsection.#CL#
Kettu clinches up with Wright and pushes him back against the cage.
Wright misses with the head strike.
Wright misses with a short punch on the inside.
Esa Kettu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wright tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kettu's elbow.
Kettu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kettu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wright lands a hook that snaps the head of Kettu backwards.
Kettu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wright misses with a punch on the inside.
Kettu lands with a short shot to the head.
Wright tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Kettu struggles to land a body shot inside as Wright controls his hands.
Wright misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Kettu.
A short uppercut from Kettu.
Kettu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kettu working aggressively here.
Wright swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kettu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wright backwards.
Kettu lands with a light punch inside.
Wright lands a shot to the body.
Wright throws a punch but it's blocked by Kettu.
Kettu gets through Wright's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wright misses with a knee strike.
Kettu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wright misses with a punch to the body.
Kettu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wright tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wright.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Wright on the inside.
Wright blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wright scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
A short right from Wright.
Still in the clinch, Wright scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Kettu as the two fighters clinch.
Kettu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wright's elbow.
Kettu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wright working aggressively here.
Kettu digs a right hand underneath Wright's ribcage. Wright let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wright is breathing heavily.
Kettu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kettu scores with a shot to the side of Wright's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kettu.
Wright working aggressively here.
Kettu can't find room to land a body shot as Wright controls the action.
Wright lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wright's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wright works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kettu working aggressively here.
Kettu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wright working Kettu over with knees to the body.
A short left from Kettu.
Kettu tries to work over Wright's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wright is pressed up against the cage. Kettu has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wright down to the mat. Wright avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T3#
Wright throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wright jabs at Kettu's body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Wright!
Kettu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kettu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wright lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wright throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Wright lands with a nice body kick.
Kettu misses with a looping left.
Kettu looks to land a body kick but Wright moved away.
Kettu throws a body punch but Wright moves out of range.
Wright appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wright lands a nice hook to Kettu's body. Kettu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A slow jab from Wright misses its intended target.
Kettu moves out of range of the body kick from Wright.
Wright swats away the attempt to clinch by Kettu.
Wright lands a leg kick that knocks Kettu off balance momentarily.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Kettu does it's job there.
Kettu misses with a straight right.
Wright throws a leg kick but Kettu moved away.
Kettu misses with a looping right.
Wright appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wright lands with a hook. Kettu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kettu will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Wright connects with an inside leg kick.
Kettu throws a good cross that connects.
Wright throws a solid leg kick but Kettu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wright.
Kettu tried to counter with a leg kick but Wright avoided it.
Wright scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kettu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wright throws out the jab.
Kettu throwing a counter right hand but Wright manages to avoid it.
Ira Wright seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wright goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kettu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kettu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wright can pounce on him.
Kettu misses with a looping left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kettu checks a leg kick.
Kettu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wright lands with a good body shot.
Kettu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ira Wright showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Wright swings widly with a right hand
and Kettu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wright displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kettu throws out the jab.
Wright does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Wright scores with a hook to the body. Kettu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kettu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wright chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A good leg kick by Wright.
A slow jab from Kettu misses its intended target.
A slow jab from Wright misses its intended target.
Wright lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kettu's sensitive parts.
Wright fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kettu.
A leg kick checked by Kettu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kettu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wright.
Wright keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kettu walks into a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Kettu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kettu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wright tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kettu has a couple of punches blocked by Wright. #T1#
Kettu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wright misses with a punch on the inside.
Wright lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kettu backwards.
Kettu throws a head punch that misses.
Kettu lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wright.
Kettu working aggressively here.
Kettu misses with the head strike.
Kettu misses with the head strike.
A short left from Kettu.
Kettu lands with a short shot to the head.
Wright misses with some punches.
Kettu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kettu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wright working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kettu misses with some 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!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wright.
Wright struggles to land a body shot inside as Kettu controls his hands.
Wright lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kettu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Kettu.
Kettu lands with a right to the head.
Esa Kettu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kettu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wright tries to work over Kettu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kettu throws a punch but it's blocked by Wright.
Wright tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kettu's elbow.
Kettu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wright lands a nice uppercut.
Wright fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Wright.
Wright tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kettu struggles to land a body shot inside as Wright controls his hands.
Kettu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wright pushes Kettu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kettu misses with a punch on the inside.
Kettu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wright misses with some punches.
A short right from Wright.
Wright working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kettu.
Wright lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kettu backwards.
Kettu working aggressively here. #T3#
A right handed body shot lands from Kettu.
Wright scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kettu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wright blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wright digs a right hand underneath Kettu's ribcage. Kettu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wright cracks Kettu with a nice body shot.
Wright blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kettu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wright swings wildly with an uppercut but Kettu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wright throws a punch but it's blocked by Kettu.
Wright swings wildly with an uppercut but Kettu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kettu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kettu throws a head punch that misses.
Wright blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kettu has a couple of punches blocked by Wright.
Wright gets through Kettu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kettu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kettu can't find room to land a body shot as Wright controls the action.
Kettu misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Wright blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kettu.
Wright throws a head punch that misses.
Kettu can't find room to land a body shot as Wright controls the action.
Kettu has a couple of punches blocked by Wright.
Wright misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kettu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wright fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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!
Wright blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wright gets through Kettu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kettu misses with a body punch.
Kettu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wright misses with a knee to the head.
Kettu struggles to land a body shot inside as Wright controls his hands.
Wright blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wright working aggressively here.
Wright lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wright blocks an uppercut.
Wright lands a nice shot to the body.
Kettu lands a right hand.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ira Wright!

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

 

Event: PFC 172 Ispa vs McGuire     
Date:   Apr 19, 2020
#R1#
Poli looks to score with a jab to the body but Kettu is just out of range.
Kettu cracks Poli with a right hand to the side of the head.
Some bone on bone action there as Kettu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kettu misses with a body shot.
Kettu is looking to clinch but Poli is avoiding it.
Kettu missing with a left hand there. Poli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Poli wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Poli fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kettu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Esa Kettu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kettu misses with a hook.
Poli is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kettu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Kettu.
Kettu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Poli.
Kettu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Poli misses the target.
Kettu misses with a body shot
and Poli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Poli checks a low kick from Kettu.
Poli's corner calls for a 1-2. Poli obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kettu on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kettu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kettu throws a leg kick but Poli moved away.
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!
Kettu tries to land a front kick but Poli steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Poli swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kettu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Poli manages to avoid it.
Kettu avoids the body shot from Poli.
Poli lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T1#
Poli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kettu throws a shot from downtown. Poli moves away and avoids it.
Poli was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kettu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Poli stuns Kettu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kettu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Poli takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kettu misses with an uppercut.
Kettu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Poli slips a jab from Kettu.
Poli has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kettu finds it's way round the side to connect with Poli's head.
Kettu has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Poli feints and then cracks Kettu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kettu down.
Kettu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kettu throws a front kick aimed at Poli's knee but Poli avoids it well.
Kettu tries to land a leg kick but Poli saw it coming and moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Poli misses the target.
Kettu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kettu there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kettu throws a shot from downtown. Poli moves away and avoids it.
Kettu misses with an uppercut.
Kettu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Poli.
Poli lands a glancing blow to the side of Kettu's head.#T2#
Kettu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Poli.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kettu.
Poli jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Poli lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kettu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Poli.
Kettu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Poli is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kettu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kettu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Poli.
Kettu takes a swing at Poli's ribcage but misses.
Kettu throws a front kick aimed at Poli's knee but Poli avoids it well.
Kettu looks to score with a jab to the body but Poli is just out of range.
Kettu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Poli checks the leg kick.
Kettu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kettu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Poli lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kettu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Poli manages to avoid it.
Kettu misses with a leg kick.
Poli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Kettu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3#
Poli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kettu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
I was talking to Poli's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kettu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Poli backwards.
Kettu misses with a punch on the inside.
Kettu lands a hook that snaps the head of Poli backwards.
Kettu lands a nice shot to the body.
Poli lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kettu backwards.
Kettu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Poli stops a takedown attempt from Kettu.
Poli scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Kettu manages to break the clinch.
Poli catches Kettu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Poli walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poli lands a jab to the nose.
Poli thuds his right hand into Kettu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kettu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Poli moves out of range as Kettu strikes.
Kettu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kettu misses with a body shot.
Poli slips under a jab.
Poli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Kettu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kettu blocks a low kick nicely.
Poli checks a leg kick nicely.
Poli ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Kettu.
Kettu throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Poli counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kettu moves away from the strike by Poli.
A decent looking cross lands there for Poli.
Kettu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kettu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Poli avoids the body shot from Kettu.
Kettu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Poli.
Poli scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kettu doesn't seem bothered though.
Poli connects with a nice looking jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Poli connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kettu momentarily.
Kettu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Poli.
Kettu misses the jab.
Kettu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Poli. Poli circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kettu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Esa Kettu will probably get the nod.
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#
Kettu misses the shot to the body.
Poli misses with a looping left.
Kettu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kettu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Poli.
Poli lands with a good body shot.
Poli misses the jab.
Poli moves out of range of the leg kick from Kettu.
Kettu throws a series of punches but Poli moves out of range.
Poli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kettu.
Kettu misses with a wild body shot.
Poli with a hook.
Kettu misses with a straight right.
Poli throws a hook to the side of Kettu's head but Kettu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Poli checks the leg kick.
Kettu throws the kick towards the body but Poli avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kettu thuds his right hand into Poli's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kettu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Poli was well out of range. Poor timing from Kettu.
A little feinted left hand from Poli on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kettu throws a leg kick which misses Poli's front leg but catches the back leg as Poli tries to avoid it.
Kettu misses with a low kick.
Poli throwing a counter right hand but Kettu manages to avoid it.
Poli checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kettu lands a body shot. #T1#
Poli ducks under a wild hook from Kettu.
Poli throws a hook but Kettu blocks it.
Poli throws a body punch but Kettu moves out of range.
Poli takes a swing at Kettu's ribcage but misses.
Poli throws a chopping leg kick but Kettu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kettu.
Kettu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A big left from Kettu misses.
Poli throws a body shot but no joy.
Kettu cracks Poli with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Poli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kettu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Poli. That's going to slow Kettu down.
Poli thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kettu! But no joy.
Kettu throws a low kick but Poli moves out of range easily.
Poli scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kettu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Poli. That did some damage!
Kettu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Poli throws a low kick, looking for Kettu's leg but Kettu calmly moves out of range.
Poli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Poli does it's job there.
Kettu connects with a leg kick. Poli looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kettu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kettu defending well as Poli loads up on a big left hand.
Poli looks to throw the jab but Kettu is out of range.
Kettu thows a leg kick but Poli checks it
and Poli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Poli.
Poli misses with a looping left.
Poli connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kettu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kettu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Poli counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The fighters circling - Kettu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kettu throws a leg kick
and Poli counters with a straight right hand.
Kettu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Poli checks it well.
Kettu looks to land a left hand but Poli moved out of range nicely.
Kettu slips a straight right by Poli.
Poli checks a low kick from Kettu.
Poli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kettu.
Good standup being displayed there by Poli as he connects with a hook.
Kettu throws a solid leg kick but Poli takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kettu.#T3#
Kettu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Poli.
Poli checks a leg kick.
Poli on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Poli misses with an uppercut.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kettu.
Kettu is looking to chop away at Poli's legs.
Kettu with a nice cross.
Kettu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Poli's head backwards.
Kettu misses with an uppercut. Poli saw that one coming.
Kettu throws a hook but Poli avoids it easily.
Kettu throws a lazy right hand but Poli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Poli moves out of range of the leg kick from Kettu.
Kettu throws a front kick aimed at Poli's knee but Poli avoids it well.
Poli throws a hook but Kettu blocks it.
Poli jabs at Kettu's body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kettu, right into the meat.
Kettu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kettu checks a leg kick.
Poli avoids the body shot from Kettu. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kettu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Poli.
Poli throws a hook to the side of Kettu's head but Kettu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kettu misses with a hook. Poli ducked under it nicely.
Poli throwing a counter right hand but Kettu manages to avoid it.
Kettu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kettu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Poli.
Kettu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kettu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A clash of legs there as Kettu blocks the low kick.
Kettu connects with an inside leg kick.
Kettu misses with an uppercut. Poli saw that one coming.
Kettu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Poli. Kettu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kettu throws out a counter right but Poli avoids it with no problem.
Poli throws a hook but Kettu blocks it.
Kettu throws out a loose jab but Poli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Poli throws a looping overhand right but Kettu ducks down to avoid it.
Kettu misses with a leg kick
and Poli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Esa Kettu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kettu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Poli.
Poli misses with a looping right.
Poli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kettu.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kettu let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Poli throws a hook but Kettu blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Esa Kettu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Kettu slips a straight right by Poli.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kettu! But no joy.
Kettu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Poli scoring well with a low kick there.
Kettu blocks a jab.
Kettu scores with a nice right hand.
A swing and a miss from Kettu.
A big left from Kettu misses.
A swing and a miss from Kettu.
Kettu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Poli needs to keep his hands up - Kettu had a free shot at his head there.
Kettu cracks Poli with a right hand to the side of the head.
Poli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kettu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kettu swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Poli to counter with a crisp jab.
Kettu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kettu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kettu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Poli misses with a body shot.
Poli scores with a decent looking hook.
Kettu slips a jab from Poli.
Kettu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Kettu throws a series of punches but Poli avoids them all with ease.
A big right from Poli misses.
Kettu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Poli misses with a straight right.
Kettu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Poli.
Poli lands with a good body shot.
Kettu misses with an uppercut.
Poli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kettu was well out of range. Poor timing from Poli.
Kettu misses with a straight left.
Good leg kick by Kettu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kettu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kettu there as he acknowledges the shot.
Poli misses the jab.
Kettu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kettu misses with a looping right.
Poli throwing a counter right hand but Kettu manages to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Kettu blocks the low kick.
Poli staying out of range there.
Poli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kettu.
Kettu staying out of range there.
Roli Poli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kettu throws a low kick but Poli avoids it.
A quick step to the side and Poli tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kettu tries a head kick but it misses.
Kettu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kettu misses with a low kick as Poli jumps back.
Kettu moves out of range as Poli strikes.
Poli takes one to the side of the head. #CL2#
Kettu darts in and clinches Poli up against the cage.
Kettu swings wildly with an uppercut but Poli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Poli wants to get back to striking at distance but Kettu won't allow it.
Kettu misses with some punches.
Poli lands with a short shot to the head.
Poli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kettu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kettu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Poli misses with a punch on the inside.
Poli lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kettu.#BC#
Poli breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Poli has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kettu finds it's way round the side to connect with Poli's head.
Kettu looks to land a left hand but Poli moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Kettu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kettu moves out of range of the strikes.
Kettu throws a leg kick that is checked
and Poli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Poli fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kettu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kettu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kettu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kettu slips under a jab.
Poli just misses with a punch to the body.
Kettu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Poli is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kettu walks into a straight right hand from Poli.
A big right from Poli misses.
Poli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Poli gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kettu throws a solid leg kick but Poli takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kettu.
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!
Poli thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Poli misses.
A little jabbing left from Kettu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kettu cracks the inside of Poli's front leg.
Esa Kettu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kettu lands with a cross. #T4#
Kettu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kettu misses with a body shot.
Poli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kettu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kettu throws a right hand that Poli ducks under and follows up with a left that Poli also avoids with ease.
It looked like Poli wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kettu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Poli manages to avoid it.
Poli takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kettu tries to score with a low kick but Poli moves his leg out of the way.
Kettu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Poli misses with a series of wild punches.
Kettu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Poli throws out the jab.
Poli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kettu.
Poli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kettu throws out the jab.
As Kettu backs away, Poli returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poli missing with a left hand there. Kettu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kettu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Poli blocks a head kick by Kettu.
A punch combination from Poli misses.
Poli missing with a left hand there. Kettu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Roli Poli!

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

 

Event: PFC 165 Alzheimer vs Dong     
Date:   Mar 28, 2020
#R1#
Kettu scores with a decent looking hook.
Chavez throws a body shot but no joy.
Chavez missing with a left hand there. Kettu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kettu moves out of range as Chavez throws a body kick.
Kettu throws a shot to the body.
Kettu looks to land a right hand but Chavez moved out of range.
Kettu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kettu throws a wild body kick that Chavez sees coming a mile off.
Chavez throws a body punch but Kettu moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kettu.
Chavez connects with a right hand. Kettu shakes it off.
A low kick from Kettu is predictable there
and Chavez counters with an outside leg kick.
Kettu ducks under a wild hook from Chavez.
Nice body kick from Kettu.
Kettu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kettu lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kettu throws a jab when Chavez was well out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Chavez catches Kettu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Chavez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kettu. Chavez shrugs it off though.
Kettu connects with a nice looking jab.
Chavez is looking to chop away at Kettu's legs.
Kettu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kettu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chavez was well out of range. Poor timing from Kettu.
Kettu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chavez's sensitive parts. #T1#
Kettu misses with a leg kick
and Chavez counters with a stiff right hand.
Kettu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chavez misses with a hook.
Chavez blocks a jab.
Kettu swings for the body but Chavez moves out of range.
Chavez throwing a counter right hand but Kettu manages to avoid it.
Kettu misses with a low kick.
Chavez misses with an uppercut. Kettu saw that one coming.
Chavez lunges at Kettu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kettu's hand.
Chavez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chavez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Chavez doesn't manage to clinch there - Kettu circles away.
Kettu lands a body shot.
Chavez throws a solid leg kick but Kettu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Chavez.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chavez. Kettu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kettu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chavez is able to avoid easily.#CL2#
Chavez gets tackled into the cage by Kettu. Kettu maintains the clinch.
Kettu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chavez tries to work over Kettu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chavez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kettu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kettu gets through Chavez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chavez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chavez can't find room to land a body shot as Kettu controls the action.
Kettu fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Chavez tries a body shot but Kettu blocks it.
Kettu prevents a body shot from Chavez.
A right hook to the body lands for Chavez.
Chavez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chavez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kettu lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Chavez.
Kettu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kettu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kettu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chavez throws a head punch that misses.
Kettu lands with a left to the head.
Kettu blocks an uppercut.
Kettu blocks a body shot from Chavez. #BC#
Chavez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chavez takes a swing at Kettu's ribcage but misses.
Kettu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Chavez rather than just go for the knockout.
Kettu throws a push kick but Chavez slaps the foot to one side.
Chavez throwing a counter right hand but Kettu manages to avoid it.
Kettu slips a jab from Chavez.
Kettu misses with a left hand
and Kettu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kettu tries to land a front kick but Chavez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kettu tests Chavez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chavez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kettu. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kettu. Chavez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chavez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kettu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Chavez tried to score with a low kick but Kettu checks it.
Chavez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kettu throws a good cross that connects.
Kettu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chavez manages to avoid it.
Chavez bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Chavez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kettu.
Chavez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kettu.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kettu. That's going to slow Chavez down.
Chavez slips under a jab from Kettu.
Chavez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Chavez throws a body punch but Kettu moves out of range.
Chavez throws a hook but Kettu avoids it easily.
Kettu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kettu! But no joy.
Chavez scores with a nice strike.
Chavez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kettu.
Kettu jabs at Chavez's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kettu connects with a looping right hand.
Chavez fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kettu is out of range.
Kettu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chavez fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kettu is out of range. #T4#
Chavez looks to land a left hand but Kettu moved out of range nicely.
Chavez works Kettu's body with a nice hook.
A jab from Chavez misses.
Chavez throws an overhand right that lands on Kettu's shoulder, as Kettu tries to avoid the shot.
Chavez throws a big shot that misses.
Chavez looks to land a left hand but Kettu moved out of range nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Chavez checks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Chavez misses the target.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Chavez. Kettu shrugs it off though.
Kettu looks to land a body kick but Chavez moved away.
Chavez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kettu.
Nice straight punches there by Kettu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kettu.
Kettu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chavez tries to work over Kettu's front leg with a kick but Kettu checks it.
Chavez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kettu.
Kettu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A good leg kick by Chavez.
Kettu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kettu checks a leg kick.
A slow jab from Kettu misses its intended target.
Chavez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chavez throws a push kick but Kettu slaps the foot to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Esa Kettu will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Chavez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Domingo Chavez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kettu.
Chavez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kettu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kettu flicks out a counter leg kick but Chavez steps away.
Kettu throws a hook but Chavez blocks it.
Kettu throws a hook but Chavez avoids it easily.
Chavez ducks under a wild hook from Kettu.
Esa Kettu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chavez avoids the body shot from Kettu.
Nice defenses there by Kettu.
Chavez throws a hook but Kettu blocks it.
Kettu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chavez checks a low kick from Kettu.
Chavez swings for the body but Kettu moves out of range.
Chavez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Chavez lunges at Kettu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kettu's hand.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Chavez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kettu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chavez jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Chavez missing with a left hand there. Kettu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kettu only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A slow jab from Chavez misses its intended target.
Chavez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kettu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kettu works Chavez's body with a nice hook.
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!
Chavez misses with a low kick as Kettu jumps back.#T1#
Chavez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kettu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Chavez misses with a looping left.
Chavez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kettu throws a looping overhand right but Chavez ducks down to avoid it.
Kettu misses with an uppercut.
Chavez just misses with a punch to the body.
Chavez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chavez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Chavez misses with a body shot.
Kettu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Chavez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kettu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chavez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kettu misses with a wild body shot.
Chavez misses with an uppercut.
Kettu misses with a looping left.
Chavez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Chavez misses with a body shot.
Kettu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chavez lands a head shot.#T2#
Chavez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chavez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kettu is out of range and Chavez settles back down.
Kettu staying out of range there.
Chavez misses with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kettu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chavez at a distance.
Kettu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chavez on the side of the head.
Chavez throws a body kick that misses.
Chavez moves out of range of the strikes.
Kettu throws a poor cross that misses
and Chavez counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Esa Kettu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kettu misses with a head kick. #TD2#
Chavez gets caught flat footed, as Kettu shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kettu wants to control from the top but Chavez keeps moving.
Kettu looking to sit in guard and control but Chavez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Chavez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Kettu lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Kettu throws a big elbow that misses.
Chavez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kettu.
Kettu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kettu is working Chavez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kettu throwing strikes from guard but Chavez blocks nicely.
Chavez is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T4#
Chavez trying to control the position here.
Kettu is looking to work some ground and pound but Chavez has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kettu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kettu throwing strikes but missing.
Kettu throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Esa Kettu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kettu avoids the body shot from Chavez.
Kettu scores with a punch to the head.
Kettu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Chavez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kettu. Kettu obviously looking to wear him down.
An inside leg kick from Chavez misses.
Chavez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kettu's head.
Kettu tries a head kick but it misses.
Chavez misses with a straight left.
Chavez connects with a nice looking jab.
Chavez misses with an uppercut. Kettu saw that one coming.
Kettu throws out a counter right but Chavez avoids it with no problem.
A shot to the liver by Chavez. Beautiful body shot.
Kettu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kettu throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chavez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kettu manages to avoid it.
Kettu shapes to counter with a head kick.
Kettu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A shot to the body from Chavez misses
and Kettu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chavez tries to close the distance and clinch but Kettu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chavez misses with a looping left.
Chavez misses with a straight left.
Chavez misses with a hook.
Chavez lands a nice shot that snaps Kettu's head back. #T1#
Chavez takes a swing at Kettu's ribcage but misses.
Kettu thuds his right hand into Chavez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kettu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Chavez throws the left hand but Kettu avoids the punch easily.
Kettu lands with a hook. Chavez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #TD2#
Chavez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kettu throws a strike but Chavez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Kettu wants to sweep but no luck.
Chavez prevents Kettu from getting back to his feet.
Chavez won't allow Kettu to sweep him here.
Kettu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chavez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
Chavez postures up.
Kettu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kettu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kettu is trying to control. Chavez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kettu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chavez defending well though. #SUB2#
Kettu is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chavez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kettu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
Chavez is looking to improve his position.
Chavez is working hard here to advance position.
Chavez throws a strike from the bottom but Kettu passes into side control!
Kettu wants to control but Chavez is keeping him busy.
Esa Kettu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chavez defending against the ground and pound. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Chavez is looking for a sweep.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kettu throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Kettu tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Chavez misses with a hook. Kettu ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kettu! But no joy.
Kettu moves out of range of the body kick from Chavez.
A jab lands there for Kettu.
Chavez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice shot by Kettu.
Chavez misses with a low kick.
Kettu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chavez throws a hook but Kettu avoids it easily.
Chavez misses with a body kick.
Kettu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kettu is looking to clinch but Chavez is avoiding it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Esa Kettu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kettu has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Esa Kettu!

A victorious Esa Kettu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: PFC 160 Kagonbo vs Alzado     
Date:   Mar 01, 2020
#R1#
A slow jab from Stone misses its intended target.
Kettu connects with a right hand. Stone shakes it off.
Kettu tries to score with a low kick but Stone moves his leg out of the way.
Esa Kettu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stone tried to score with a low kick but Kettu checks it.
Kettu misses with an uppercut.
Stone has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Stone takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kettu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stone's sensitive parts.
Kettu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kettu misses with a body shot.
Stone slips under a jab from Kettu.
Stone throws a front kick aimed at Kettu's knee but Kettu avoids it well.
Kettu lands with a good body shot.
Stone misses with a low kick.
Kettu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stone.
Kettu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kettu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stone's hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A bone on bone clash there as Kettu blocks the leg kick.
Good work by Stone as he checks the leg kick.
Stone feints a counter leg kick.
Kettu lands a slapping body shot.
Stone misses with a straight right.
Stone avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T1#
Kettu lands with a hook. Stone tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kettu throws a leg kick but Stone sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kettu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stone moves away.
Kettu lands a front kick.
Stone chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kettu can pounce on him.
Stone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kettu connects with an inside leg kick.
Stone throws out a loose jab but Kettu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kettu appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kettu blocks the body kick.
Kettu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stone connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kettu throws the left hand but Stone avoids the punch easily.
Kettu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stone doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Donk. Kettu catches Stone right on the button with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stone on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kettu blocks a jab.
Stone tries to move into range but Kettu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stone avoids a kick to the body. #T2#
Kettu lands with a right hand.
Stone connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kettu. Kettu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kettu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kettu avoids a kick to the body.
Stone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kettu.
Stone throws out a counter right but Kettu avoids it with no problem.
Kettu misses with an uppercut. Stone saw that one coming.
Kettu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kettu.
Stone keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kettu jabs Stone right on the nose. Stone blinks but takes it well.
Stone moves out of range of the strikes.
Kettu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stone's head.
Stone misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Kettu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stone misses with a kick to the body.
Kettu throws a chopping leg kick but Stone manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Stone is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kettu with a body shot.
Kettu avoids the body shot from Stone.
Kettu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stone. Stone circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kettu jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Kettu is looking to land body kicks.
Stone unleashes a big counter combination but Kettu bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kettu throws a leg kick which misses Stone's front leg but catches the back leg as Stone tries to avoid it.
Kettu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kettu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stone. That did some damage!
Stone just misses with a punch to the body.
Stone loads up on a big right hand but Kettu slips the punch.
Kettu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kettu cracks a nice hook into Stone's ribs.
Stone avoids the body shot from Kettu.
A cross from Stone lands.
A big right from Kettu misses.
Stone keeps the fight on the outside.
Stone tries a quick counter leg kick but Kettu is wise to it.
Stone misses the shot to the body.
Kettu throws a body punch but Stone moves out of range.
Kettu is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kettu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stone was well out of range. Poor timing from Kettu.
Stone on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
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!
Kettu gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Stone to counter with a crisp jab.
Stone pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stone throws a lazy uppercut
letting Kettu counter with a right hand. #T4#
Stone is looking to land body kicks.
Stone throws a hook but Kettu blocks it.
Nice shot lands for Stone.
Stone throws a poor cross that misses
and Kettu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stone lands with a straight right. Kettu didn't see that one coming.
Kettu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stone was well out of range. Poor timing from Kettu.
Stone finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kettu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kettu.
Kettu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stone's calf.
Kettu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kettu.
Kettu moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kettu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stone takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kettu misses with a body shot.
Kettu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Esa Kettu dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Stone moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kettu.
Stone dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kettu.
Esa Kettu is winning the standup battle so far.
Stone misses with a straight right.
Kettu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stone looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stone takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Stone misses with a low kick.
Stone connects with a right hand. Kettu shakes it off.
Stone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stone listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kettu connects with a right hand. Stone shakes it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kettu moves away.
Kettu is looking to counter with head kicks.
Kettu digs a good hook to Stone's body.
Stone avoids the body shot from Kettu.
Kettu misses with a lunging right hand
and Stone counters with a thumping low kick.
Stone misses the shot to the body.
Stone moves out of range as Kettu throws a body kick.
Kettu slips under a jab.#T1#
Stone takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A head kick misses from Kettu.
Stone misses with a body shot.
Kettu throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Stone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stone. Kettu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stone cracks the inside of Kettu's front leg.
Kettu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kettu is looking to chop away at Stone's legs.
Kettu misses with an uppercut.
Kettu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stone can do to turn this around?
Stone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kettu.
Kettu backing away here, and Stone unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Stone gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kettu.
Kettu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kettu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stone sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kettu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kettu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stone throws a body punch but Kettu moves out of range.
A jab from Kettu finds it's way through Stone's defenses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kettu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stone.#T2#
Kettu looks to score with a jab to the body but Stone is just out of range.
Kettu blocks a head kick by Stone.
Stone jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kettu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kettu slips under a jab.
Stone checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice shot lands for Kettu.
Stone ducks under a wild hook from Kettu.
Decent striking displayed by Kettu there.
Kettu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stone is out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stone checks a leg kick.
Stone throws a leg kick
and Kettu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kettu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice jab there from Stone.
That kick from Kettu tenderised Stone's leg. Stone is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stone has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kettu looks to score with a jab to the body but Stone is just out of range.
Kettu avoids the body shot from Stone.
Stone loads up on a big right hand but Kettu slips the punch.#T3#
Kettu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stone.
Kettu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kettu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stone.
Stone takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kettu throws a shot from downtown. Stone moves away and avoids it.
Kettu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stone with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kettu to score with a decent uppercut.
Kettu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stone. That did some damage!
Kettu slips under a jab from Stone.
Stone looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Stone avoids the body shot from Kettu.
Nice defenses there by Kettu.
Stone throws a front kick aimed at Kettu's knee but Kettu avoids it well.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kettu checks a leg kick.
Kettu fails with the takedown.
Stone scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T4#
Stone blocks a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kettu thumps Stone with a low kick.
Stone looks to land a left hand but Kettu moved out of range nicely.
Stone stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kettu.
Stone pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kettu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Stone might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kettu has got the better of the exchanges.
Kettu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Kettu.
Kettu lands a lovely overhand right.
Kettu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Stone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kettu.
Stone feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kettus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kettu misses the shot to the body.
Stone only half commits to the counter leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stone throws a low kick, looking for Kettu's leg but Kettu calmly moves out of range.
Kettu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Stone thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kettu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kettu throws a jab when Stone was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Esa Kettu dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A jab from Kettu misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stone! But no joy.
Kettu throws a lazy right hand but Stone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kettu moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromStone.
Kettu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stone avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kettu misses with a kick to the body.
Stone checks the leg kick nicely there.
Stone takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL#
Kettu closes the distance and clinches.
Kettu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kettu working aggressively here.
Kettu blocks an uppercut.
Stone lands a nice shot to the body.
Stone scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone scores with a nice hook to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kettu throws a punch but it's blocked by Stone.
Kettu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kettu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Stone scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stone lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Stone lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kettu backwards.
Kettu throws a head punch that misses.
Kettu lands a hook that snaps the head of Stone backwards.
Kettu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Kettu.
Kettu lands a shot to the body.
Stone struggles to land a body shot inside as Kettu controls his hands.
Stone lands with a light punch inside.
Jack Stone seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kettu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stone tries to work over Kettu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Stone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kettu misses with a low kick.
Stone's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stone throws a looping overhand right but Kettu ducks down to avoid it.
Stone checks a leg kick nicely.#CL#
Kettu rushes Stone and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kettu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kettu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jack Stone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kettu prevents a body shot from Stone. #BC#
Kettu breaks from the clinch.
Stone throws a solid leg kick but Kettu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stone.
Kettu throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Stone throws a head kick but Kettu moves out of range.
Stone lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kettu blocks a head kick by Stone.
Kettu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kettu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stone throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Stone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stone doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stone throws a hook to the side of Kettu's head but Kettu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kettu misses with a body shot.
Kettu lands a head shot.
Kettu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stone swings for the body but Kettu moves out of range.
Kettu staying out of range there.#T3#
Stone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kettu.
Kettu scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kettu tries to score with a low kick but Stone moves his leg out of the way.
Stone misses with a body shot.
Kettu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kettu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stone stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kettu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Stone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kettu throws a head kick that misses.
Stone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kettu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kettu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stone.
Nice body punch from Stone.
Stone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kettu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Esa Kettu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kettu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stone. That did some damage!
Stone misses with a low kick.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stone sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A solid body kick from Kettu.
An inside leg kick lands from Kettu.
Stone misses with a hook. Kettu ducked under it nicely.
Kettu thinks about countering with a head kick.
Stone misses with a head kick.
Stone takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stone misses with a low kick.
Kettu connects with an inside leg kick.
Kettu ducks under a wild hook from Stone.
A shot to the body from Stone misses
and Kettu counters with a stiff right hand.
Kettu avoids a kick to the body.
Stone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kettu cracks the inside of Stone's front leg.
Kettu throws a looping overhand right but Stone ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stone lands with a hook. Kettu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stone has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kettu.
Kettu slips a jab from Stone.

And that's the end of the fight!
Esa Kettu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kettu has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Esa Kettu!

During a confident post fight interview, Esa Kettu thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: CEC 693     
Date:   Feb 08, 2020
#R1#
Sanada throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sanada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kettu.
Sanada let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sanada scores with a jab to the head.
Kettu thuds his right hand into Sanada's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sanada thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sanada misses the jab.
Sanada throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kettu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sanada misses with a body shot.
Kettu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanada throws out the jab.
Sanada throws a right and a left that Kettu avoids nicely.
Kettu throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sanada connects with a crisp jab.
Sanada takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kettu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanada misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Kettu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kettu fails with an attempt to clinch. #TD#
Kettu shoots in and bounces Sanada off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanada wants to stand but Kettu is controlling the position.
Kettu is fighting to break Sanada's control of his arms but Sanada is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Let's hope that Sanada has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Kettu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kettu wants to pass the guard but Sanada is keeping the position.
Sanada is adopting a defensive guard.
Sanada's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sanada is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A big left from Sanada misses.
Sanada cracks a nice hook into Kettu's ribs.
Kettu throws a leg kick which misses Sanada's front leg but catches the back leg as Sanada tries to avoid it.
Sanada misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sanada just misses with a punch to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kettu.
Esa Kettu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kettu manages to avoid it.
Sanada throws a body shot but no joy.
Kettu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kettu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sanada is out of range and Kettu settles back down.
Kettu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sanada misses with a looping left.
Kettu thinks about countering with a head kick.
Kettu lands a head shot.
Kettu shoots in but no luck this time.
Sanada fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kettu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kettu looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Sanada throws a series of punches but Kettu avoids them all with ease.
Kettu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanada manages to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T3#
Sanada moves away from the strike by Kettu.
A telegraphed right hand from Sanada misses the target.
Kettu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sanada at a distance.
Sanada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kettu moves away.
Sanada misses with a wild body shot.
Sanada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kettu manages to avoid it.
Kettu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kettu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sanada connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kettu scrambles back to his feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Sanada as he connects with a hook.
Sanada wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kettu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sanada works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A jab lands there for Kettu.
Sanada listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kettu shoots in but no luck this time.
Kettu clobbers Sanada with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Good exchange - Kettu coming out on top.
Sanada throws a shot to the body.
Kettu looks for the body kick but Sanada saw that one coming.
Kettu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kettu lands a right hook to the body. #T4#
Kettu just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanada appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kettu scores with a leg kick.
Kettu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sanada misses the shot to the body.
Sanada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kettu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sanada cracks Kettu with an open hand slap.
A slow jab from Kettu misses its intended target.
Sanada loads up on a big right hand but Kettu slips the punch.
Sanada defending well as Kettu loads up on a big left hand.
Kettu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sanada ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sanada looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kettu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kettu swings widly with a right hand
and Sanada counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sanada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kettu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kettu looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanada is just out of range.
Sanada ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kettu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sanada lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A slow jab from Kettu misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Masa Sanada dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kettu.
Kettu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kettu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanada moves away.
Sanada misses with a wild body shot.
Kettu tried to score with a low kick but Sanada checks it.
Sanada looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kettu defending well as Sanada loads up on a big left hand.
Sanada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kettu feints and then cracks Sanada's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sanada down.
Kettu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sanada swings for the body but Kettu moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Kettu misses its target.
Kettu dips to his left and cracks Sanada with an uppercut!
Kettu works the jab nicely.
Kettu lands with a good body shot.
Sanada lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kettu circles away quickly and effectively.
Kettu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sanada misses the shot to the body.
Sanada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kettu.
Kettu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Kettu.
Sanada throws a body punch but Kettu moves out of range.
Kettu tries to land a front kick but Sanada steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sanada swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kettu throws a looping overhand right but Sanada ducks down to avoid it.
Sanada let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Kettu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanada moves away.
Kettu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanada sizes up Kettu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kettu lands with a right hand.
Kettu scores with a nice right hand.
Kettu throws a front kick that sends Sanada stumbling back into the cage.
Kettu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sanada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kettu moves away.
Sanada scores with a nice strike.
Sanada misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanada. Kettu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanada throws a body punch but Kettu moves out of range.
Kettu lands with a slapping head kick.
Kettu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanada throws out the jab.
A head kick misses from Kettu.
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!
Kettu takes a swing at Sanada's ribcage but misses.
Kettu lands a head shot.
Kettu throws a sloppy head kick and Sanada moves out of range easily.
Sanada misses with a hook. Kettu ducked under it nicely. #T2#
A jab from Kettu does it's job there.
Sanada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanada missing with a left hand there. Kettu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Masa Sanada seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kettu ducks under a wild hook from Sanada.
Kettu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sanada checks a leg kick nicely.
Kettu is looking to slow Sanada down with leg kicks.
Nice shot by Sanada.
Sanada lands a nice shot to the body.
Kettu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sanada uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kettu.
A big right from Sanada misses.
Kettu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kettu does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kettu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sanada's calf.
Sanada tests Kettu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sanada's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sanada fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A left lands for Sanada.
Sanada checks a low kick from Kettu.#T3#
Sanada misses with a right hand
and Kettu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sanada takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kettu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kettu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sanada lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sanada lands a body shot.
Kettu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kettu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sanada checks it well.
Sanada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kettu throws a wild body kick that Sanada sees coming a mile off.
A little jabbing left from Sanada on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A slow jab from Sanada misses its intended target.
Sanada misses with a body shot.
Sanada throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Kettu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kettu misses with a wild body shot.
Kettu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanada avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kettu misses with a straight right.
Sanada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanada connects with a nice looking jab. #T4#
Kettu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kettu throws a counter high kick but Sanada was just alert enough to avoid it.
Kettu moves away from the strike by Sanada.
Sanada changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kettu walks into a stiff left hand from Sanada.
Sanada moves out of range as Kettu throws a body kick.
Kettu slips under a jab from Sanada.
Kettu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kettu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sanada jabs Kettu right on the nose. Kettu blinks but takes it well.
Kettu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kettu blocks a jab.
Kettu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kettu tries a head kick but it misses.
Kettu dodges the punch combination from Sanada.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A bone on bone clash there as Sanada blocks the leg kick.
Despite the aggression on Sanada's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sanada just misses with a punch to the body.
Kettu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sanada paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kettu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sanada looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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 Esa Kettu will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sanada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kettu manages to avoid it.
Kettu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kettu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sanada is able to avoid easily.
Sanada digs a good hook to Kettu's body.
Kettu ducks under a wild hook from Sanada.
Kettu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sanada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kettu looks to throw the jab but Sanada is out of range.
Kettu throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanada moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice side step and Sanada releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kettu lands with a shot to the body.
Kettu misses with an uppercut. Sanada saw that one coming.
Sanada checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sanada doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sanada bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kettu tried to score with a low kick but Sanada checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kettu throws a front kick aimed at Sanada's knee but Sanada avoids it well.
Kettu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanada slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kettu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sanada throws a hook but Kettu avoids it easily.
Sanada swats away the attempt to clinch by Kettu.#T1#
Kettu throws a body punch but Sanada moves out of range.
Sanada avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sanada misses with a straight left.
Kettu looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sanada takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sanada scores with a shot to the body.
Sanada throws a jab when Kettu was well out of range.
Kettu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sanada lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sanada takes a swing at Kettu's ribcage but misses.
Kettu moves out of range of the strikes.
Kettu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sanada counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kettu lands a lovely overhand right.
Sanada ducks under a wild hook from Kettu.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanada. Kettu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Danga de danga de dang - Sanada scores with a four punch combination!
Kettu jabs Sanada right on the nose. Sanada blinks but takes it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanada with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kettu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sanada bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Kettu. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
Kettu moves out of range of the strikes.
Kettu throws a leg kick but Sanada moved away.
Sanada now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sanada misses with a wild combination.
Kettu blocks a jab.
Sanada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kettu cracks Sanada with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sanada lands with a right hand.
Sanada jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kettu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanada manages to avoid it.
Sanada misses with a shot to the body
and Kettu counters with a good low kick that Sanada was not able to check.
Sanada throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kettu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A jab lands there for Sanada.
Kettu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sanada.
Kettu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanada missing with a left hand there. Kettu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kettu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kettu, right into the meat.
Sanada lands a jab.#T3#
Sanada misses with a few strikes there.
A big left from Kettu misses.
Kettu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanada throws a shot from downtown. Kettu moves away and avoids it.
Kettu misses with a wild body shot.
Sanada misses with an uppercut.
Kettu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sanada moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kettu.
Sanada swings for the body but Kettu moves out of range.
Kettu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanada. Kettu does a little dance to reset his feet.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kettu.
Kettu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sanada momentarily.
Sanada thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kettu lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sanada moves out of range of the strikes.
Sanada looks to score with a jab to the body but Kettu is just out of range.
Sanada swings for the body but Kettu moves out of range.
Sanada scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kettu doesn't seem bothered though. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanada moves away from the strike by Kettu.
Kettu throws a leg kick which misses Sanada's front leg but catches the back leg as Sanada tries to avoid it.
Sanada looks to land a combination but Kettu avoids it well.
Sanada scores with a decent looking hook.
Kettu stuns Sanada with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sanada takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sanada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanada. Kettu does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Kettu misses.
Sanada misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sanada takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sanada just misses with a punch to the body.
Kettu defending well as Sanada loads up on a big left hand.
Sanada swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kettu counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanada checks a leg kick nicely.
Kettu lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sanada throws a hook to the side of Kettu's head but Kettu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice cross by Kettu.
Sanada swings and misses with a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Masa Sanada.
I think Sanada 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

 

Event: CEC 690 Vilson vs Grande     
Date:   Jan 18, 2020
#R1#
Kettu throws a body punch but Glass moves out of range.
Kettu scores with a hook to the body. Glass takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A swing and a miss from Glass.
Kettu throws a push kick but Glass slaps the foot to one side.
Glass changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Glass throws a leg kick but Kettu sees it coming and moves out of range.
Glass rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kettu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kettu lands a slapping body shot.
Glass has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kettu.
Glass misses with an uppercut
and Kettu counters with a stiff right hand.
Kettu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kettu just misses with a punch to the body.
Glass was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kettu misses with a wild body shot.
Glass tried to counter with a leg kick but Kettu avoided it.
Kettu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Glass. Glass obviously looking to wear him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Glass fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Glass scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kettu doesn't seem bothered though.
Glass connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kettu throws a leg kick but Glass checks it.
Kettu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Glass takes a swing at Kettu's ribcage but misses.
Kettu tries to score with a low kick but Glass moves his leg out of the way.
Glass takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Glass lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kettu circles away quickly and effectively.#T1#
Glass doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kettu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Glass.
Glass moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kettu walks into a left hand.
Glass looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Glass takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Glass on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Glass avoids the body shot from Kettu.
Glass swings for the body but Kettu moves out of range.
Kettu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Desmond Glass is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kettu jabs at Glass's body.
Kettu connects with a single shot there.
Kettu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Glass doesn't seem bothered though.
Glass throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Glass throws a body shot but no joy.
A solid leg kick lands there for Glass.
Kettu checks a leg kick.
Kettu appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kettu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kettu throws out a powerful jab.
Kettu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Glass tried to score with a low kick but Kettu checks it.#T2#
Glass on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nice cross by Kettu.
Kettu looks to land a right hand but Glass moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by Kettu.
Glass keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kettu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Glass.
Glass feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kettu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Glass's calf.
Kettu lands a nice shot to the body.
Kettu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kettu scores with a shot to the body.
Glass with a jab.
Glass fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kettu manages to avoid it.
And Kettu tries to counter it with a takedown but Glass pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kettu thumps Glass with a low kick.
Glass tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kettu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Glass ducks under a wild hook from Kettu.
Good leg kick by Kettu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kettu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Glass takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A swing and a miss from Kettu.
Kettu lands a jab to the nose.#T3#
Glass lands a right hook to the body.
Glass misses with a hook. Kettu ducked under it nicely.
Glass wants to land a leg kick but Kettu is out of range.
Kettu is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Glass had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Glass fails to land with a series of punches.
It seemed like Kettu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Glass will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Glass, right into the meat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kettu.
Glass connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kettu thumps Glass with a low kick.
Glass fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kettu is out of range.
A nice side step and Kettu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kettu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Glass's calf.
Nice defenses there by Glass.
Nice body punch from Kettu.
Glass moves out of range of the strikes.
Glass walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kettu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kettu misses with a hook
and Kettu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
The fighters circling - Glass throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Glass throws a hook but Kettu avoids it easily.
It seemed like Kettu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kettu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Glass.
A jab from Kettu does it's job there.
Glass throws an overhand right that lands on Kettu's shoulder, as Kettu tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
A jab lands there for Kettu.
Kettu just misses with a punch to the body.
Kettu cracks Glass with a good jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Kettu.
Kettu wants to land a leg kick but Glass is out of range.
Kettu with a nice cross.
A slow jab from Glass misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Glass. Kettu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kettu flicks out a counter leg kick but Glass steps away.
A jab lands there for Kettu.
Glass walks into a straight right hand from Kettu.
Glass throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Glass throws a leg kick but Kettu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kettu wants to land a leg kick but Glass is out of range.
Glass takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Glass has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kettu finds it's way round the side to connect with Glass's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Glass tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Glass fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kettu manages to avoid it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kettu - that will leave a mark!
Glass walks into a jab.
Kettu thuds his right hand into Glass's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Esa Kettu dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Glass scores with a jab to the jaw.
Esa Kettu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kettu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Glass in his tracks.
Kettu throws a head kick that misses.
Glass stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Glass wants it to stay on the feet.
Kettu looks to score with a jab to the body but Glass is just out of range.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Glass might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Glass takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kettu scores with a body shot.
Glass is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Glass misses with a left hand
and Kettu counters with a stiff right hand.
Glass throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Glass tests Kettu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kettu avoids the body shot from Glass.
Glass tests Kettu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Glass throws a body shot but no joy.
Kettu feints and then cracks Glass's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Glass down.
Glass tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kettu cracks Glass with an open hand slap.
Kettu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kettu checks a leg kick.
Kettu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kettu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kettu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Glass jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Glass throws out a leg kick but Kettu moves out of range and Glass only half commits.
Kettu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kettu cracks Glass with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kettu moves out of range of the body kick.
Glass works over Kettu's head and body with a nice combination.
Glass fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Glass throws a series of punches but Kettu avoids them all with ease.
Kettu keeps Glass at a distance using the push kick.
Kettu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kettu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kettu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kettu scoring well with a low kick there.
Glass walks into a left hand.
Glass thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from Kettu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Glass throws a chopping leg kick but Kettu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kettu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jab, jab by Kettu - just one landing.
Glass looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kettu moves forwards but Glass connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Glass takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kettu lands a slapping body shot.
A jab from Glass does it's job there.#T2#
Glass looks to land a right hand but Kettu moved out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kettu. That's going to slow Glass down.
Glass misses with a leg kick.
Glass digs a good hook to Kettu's body.
Kettu throws a big shot that misses.
Kettu scores with a jab.
Kettu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Glass scores with a nice head shot.
Kettu misses with a hook. Glass ducked under it nicely.
Kettu throws a wild body kick that Glass sees coming a mile off.
Kettu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Glass throws out a loose jab but Kettu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Glass lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kettu at a distance.
Kettu scores with a jab to the body.
Glass avoids a kick to the body.
Kettu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Glass's head backwards.
Glass feints and then cracks Kettu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kettu down.
Glass tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kettu is able to avoid easily.
Glass looks to score with a jab to the body but Kettu is just out of range.
Glass looks to land a left hand but Kettu moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Kettu digs a good body shot into Glass's ribs.
Kettu lands a leg kick that knocks Glass off balance momentarily.
Kettu scores with a jab.
Glass swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kettu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Glass cracks a nice hook into Kettu's ribs.
Kettu throws a nice looking combination but Glass bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kettu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Glass doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kettu slips under a jab.
Jab, jab by Kettu - just one landing.
A shot to the liver by Kettu. Beautiful body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kettu fakes the leg kick and cracks Glass in the body.
Kettu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Glass blocks the body kick.
Kettu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Glass blocks a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Glass lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kettu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kettu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A telegraphed right hand from Glass misses the target. #T4#
Glass tries to bum rush Kettu with a series of wild strikes but Kettu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It seemed like Kettu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kettu clobbers Glass with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kettu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kettu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kettu takes one to the chin there.
Glass missing with a left hand there. Kettu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Glass ducks right into an uppercut from Kettu.
Kettu throws a big shot that misses.
Glass misses with a leg kick.
Glass walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kettu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Glass throws a hook but Kettu avoids it easily.
Glass takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Glass uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kettu.
Nice cross by Kettu.
Glass pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kettu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Glass misses the jab.
Glass uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kettu.
Glass fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kettu just manages to avoid it.
Kettu misses with a hook
and Glass counters with a nice body shot.
Kettu throws a wild body kick that Glass sees coming a mile off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Esa Kettu 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! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kettu throws a sloppy body shot
and Glass counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Glass loads up on a big right hand but Kettu slips the punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kettu.
Nice shot by Kettu.
Kettu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Glass in his tracks.
Kettu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Glass, as that shot connected.
Glass lands a right hook to the body.
Kettu misses with a hook. Glass ducked under it nicely.
A head kick misses from Glass.
Kettu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kettu scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheers as Kettu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Glass doesn't seem phased though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Glass uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kettu.
Glass slips a jab and a cross from Kettu.
Glass misses with a hook. Kettu ducked under it nicely.
Kettu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kettu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Donk. Kettu catches Glass right on the button with a cross.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kettu. #T1#
Kettu punishes Glass's body with a nice straight punch.
Glass misses with a looping left.
Kettu throws a leg kick which misses Glass's front leg but catches the back leg as Glass tries to avoid it.
Glass walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kettu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kettu throws out a leg kick but Glass moves out of range and Kettu only half commits.
Glass lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kettu jabs Glass to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Glass doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Glass throws a lazy right hand but Kettu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Glass looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kettu misses with a head kick.
Kettu connects with an inside leg kick.
Kettu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kettu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Glass throws a hook but Kettu blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kettu! But no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kettu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Glass takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kettu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kettu cracks Glass with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2#
Glass throws a right hand that Kettu ducks under and follows up with a left that Kettu also avoids with ease.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kettu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Glass stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Glass takes a swing at Kettu's ribcage but misses.
Glass misses with a low kick as Kettu jumps back.
Nice defenses there by Glass.
Glass tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kettu was well out of range. Poor timing from Glass.
Glass on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Glass blocks a jab.
Glass tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Glass throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kettu counters with a thumping low kick.
Kettu looks to score with a jab to the body but Glass is just out of range.
As Kettu backs away, Glass returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kettu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Glass. Glass circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Glass takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Glass lands a jab to the head.
Glass ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kettu moves away.
Glass throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kettu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Glass drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Glass is looking to chop away at Kettu's legs. #T3#
Glass slips under a jab.
A slow jab from Glass misses its intended target.
Kettu throws a good cross that connects.
Glass moves away from the strike by Kettu.
Kettu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Glass.
Glass throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kettu.
Glass scores with a nice strike.
Glass lands with a right hand.
Esa Kettu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kettu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Glass doesn't seem bothered though.
Glass takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kettu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Glass.
Glass takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Glass moves out of range of the strikes.
Glass fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kettu manages to avoid it.
Glass shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Glass throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kettu jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Glass throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Glass just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Kettu clobbers Glass with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kettu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Glass takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Glass takes a swing at Kettu's ribcage but misses.
Kettu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Glass's sensitive parts.
Glass misses with an uppercut. Kettu saw that one coming.
Glass throws a looping overhand right but Kettu ducks down to avoid it.
Kettu throws out a counter right but Glass avoids it with no problem.
Glass tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kettu was well out of range. Poor timing from Glass.
Glass throws a body shot but no joy.
Glass looks to land a right hand but Kettu moved out of range.
Kettu scores with a kick to the body.
Glass with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kettu to score with a decent uppercut.
Jab, jab by Kettu - just one landing.
Glass swings for the body but Kettu moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Glass avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kettu throws an overhand right that lands on Glass's shoulder, as Glass tries to avoid the shot.
Glass bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A punch combination from Glass misses.
Kettu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Esa Kettu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kettu has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Esa Kettu!

A relieved looking Esa Kettu 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 Desmond Glass had this to say: 'I have to get with my coaches and manager, and rethink my gameplan going forward. I'll be back.'.

 

Event: CEC 688     
Date:   Dec 21, 2019
#R1#
A leg kick checked by Kettu.
A countering left hand to the body from Kettu misses.
Kettu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kettu misses with an uppercut.
Balayan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kettu throws a jab but it's blocked by Balayan.
Kettu misses the body punch
and Kettu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Balayan checks a low kick from Kettu.
Kettu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kettu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Balayan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Balayan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Balayan looks to land a left hand but Kettu moved out of range nicely.
Kettu pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Kettu closes the distance and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Balayan.
Kettu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kettu is working Balayan over against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kettu tries to work over Balayan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Balayan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kettu drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head punch on the inside from Kettu fails to land. #T1#
Kettu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Balayan lands a right hand.
Balayan blocking some punches.
Balayan is looking to control Kettu's arms but Kettu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Balayan has his back to the cage.
Balayan blocking some punches.
Balayan lands a hook that snaps the head of Kettu backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Balayan.
Balayan digs a right hand underneath Kettu's ribcage. Kettu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Balayan blocking some punches.
Balayan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Balayan.
Balayan misses with some punches. #BC#
Balayan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Balayan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kettu.
Kettu is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Balayan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Balayan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kettu.
Kettu moves out of range as Balayan throws a body kick.
Kettu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Esa Kettu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kettu on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Balayan misses with a body shot.
Balayan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Balayan is looking to counter with a body kick.
Balayan 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.#T2#
Balayan blocks a head kick by Kettu.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kettu.
Kettu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Balayan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Balayan checks a leg kick.
Kettu lands a nice shot to the body.
Balayan scoring well with a low kick there.
Balayan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL#
Balayan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A hook to the body from Kettu.
Kettu swings wildly with an uppercut but Balayan uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Balayan manages to break the clinch.
Kettu looks to land a body kick but Balayan moved away.
Balayan scores with a sloppy right hand. Kettu should have avoided that one.
Balayan avoids the head kick by Kettu.
Balayan tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kettu manages to circle out of the way.
Balayan throws a head kick that misses.
Kettu slips under a jab.
Kettu looks for the body kick but Balayan saw that one coming.
Balayan moves into range and connects with a jab. #T3#
Balayan moves out of range of the body kick.
Kettu connects with a solid leg kick.
Balayan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kettu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Balayan is able to avoid easily.
Kettu throws a low kick but Balayan avoids it.
Kettu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Balayan looks to score with a jab to the body but Kettu is just out of range.
Kettu throws a front kick aimed at Balayan's knee but Balayan avoids it well.
Kettu throws a series of punches but Balayan avoids them all with ease.
Jab by Balayan.
Balayan is looking to score with low kicks.
Kettu scores with a jab.
Kettu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kettu lands with a good body shot.#CL2#
Kettu moves into the clinch successfully.
Balayan blocking some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kettu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kettu has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Balayan seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kettu can turn it around.
Balayan tries to throw a body punch but Kettu avoids it by throwing Balayan back against the cage.
Balayan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Balayan lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Kettu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Balayan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kettu.
Kettu misses with a punch on the inside.
Kettu takes a shot to the head.
Kettu tries to work over Balayan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Balayan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Balayan is working Kettu over against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Balayan.
Kettu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Balayan manages to break the clinch.
Kettu looks to land a right hand but Balayan moved out of range.
Kettu darts in trying to clinch
and Balayan counters with a straight right hand.
Balayan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kettu misses with a straight left.
Balayan jabs Kettu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kettu missing with a left hand there. Balayan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kettu defending well as Balayan loads up on a big left hand.
Kettu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
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 Garegin Balayan will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Kettu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kettu misses with an uppercut
and Balayan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kettu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kettu tries to counter with a clinch but Balayan shakes him off and moves away.
Kettu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kettu takes a swing at Balayan's ribcage but misses.
Balayan misses with a leg kick.
Kettu throws a poor cross that misses
and Balayan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kettu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Balayan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Balayan checks a leg kick.
Balayan tries to clinch but Kettu is having none of it.
Kettu takes one on the button.
Balayan scores with the left hand. Kettu knows he should have avoided that one.
Kettu throws a looping overhand right but Balayan ducks down to avoid it.
Balayan throws a body kick that misses. #CL#
Balayan rushes Kettu and presses him up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Balayan pushes Kettu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kettu prevents a body shot from Balayan.
Balayan lands a nice uppercut.
Kettu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Balayan misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Kettu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kettu prevents a body shot from Balayan.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Balayan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Balayan gets through Kettu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Balayan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kettu tries a body shot but Balayan blocks it.
Balayan blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Balayan.
Balayan lands with a light punch inside.
Balayan cracks Kettu with a nice body shot.
Kettu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kettu working aggressively here.
Balayan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Balayan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kettu lands with a light punch inside.
Balayan tries a body shot but Kettu blocks it.
Kettu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Balayan's elbow.
Balayan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Balayan fails to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Balayan struggles to land a body shot inside as Kettu controls his hands.
Balayan misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Kettu throws a punch but it's blocked by Balayan.
Kettu swings wildly with an uppercut but Balayan uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kettu.
Kettu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Balayan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kettu lands a shoulder strike.
Kettu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kettu lands a body punch.
Balayan tries to work over Kettu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kettu tries to work over Balayan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kettu misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from Balayan.
Kettu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Balayan misses with a punch on the inside.
Garegin Balayan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Balayan.
Kettu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kettu working aggressively here.
Kettu misses with some punches.
Balayan misses with a punch on the inside.
Kettu misses with a body punch. #T3#
Kettu lands with a short shot to the head.
Kettu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Balayan blocks an uppercut.
Balayan lands with a light punch inside.
Kettu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Balayan.
Kettu throws a head punch that misses.
Kettu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Balayan or not.
Still in the clinch, Balayan scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Balayan.
Balayan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kettu can do to turn this around?
Kettu tries to work over Balayan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Balayan tries to work over Kettu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Balayan trying to control the position but instead, Kettu has worked for underhooks and has pushed Balayan into the cage.
Balayan misses with a punch to the body.
Balayan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Balayan lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC#
Balayan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Balayan tries to land a front kick but Kettu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kettu throws out a counter right but Balayan avoids it with no problem.
Kettu misses with a double jab
letting Balayan counter with a right hand.
Garegin Balayan is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kettu scores with a jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Balayan checks a leg kick.
Balayan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Balayan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Balayan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kettu connects with the punch.
Kettu is looking to slow Balayan down with leg kicks.
Balayan motions for Kettu to come forward. Balayan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Balayan scores with a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Balayan. #CL2#
Kettu instigates a clinch.
Kettu pushes Balayan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Balayan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Balayan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Balayan digs a right hand into Kettu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kettu's gas tank.
Balayan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Balayan tries to throw a body punch but Kettu avoids it by throwing Balayan back against the cage.
Balayan digs a right hand underneath Kettu's ribcage. Kettu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Garegin Balayan dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Kettu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kettu just misses with a punch to the body.
As Kettu backs away, Balayan returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Balayan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kettu.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Balayan.
Nice straight punches there by Balayan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Balayan.
Balayan lands a jab to the nose.
Kettu lands with a slapping head kick.
Balayan throws the kick towards the body but Kettu avoids it.
Kettu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kettu misses with a straight right.
Balayan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Balayan takes one on the button.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kettu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Balayan.
Kettu is looking to score with low kicks.
Kettu slips under a jab.
Balayan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Balayan half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kettu scoring well with a low kick there.
A big right from Kettu misses.
Kettu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
A jab from Balayan finds it's way through Kettu's defenses.
Kettu lands with a hook. Balayan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Balayan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kettu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Balayan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kettu misses with an uppercut.
Balayan quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Balayan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kettu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kettu connects with a body shot that sends Balayan's belly button to the back.
Kettu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Balayan.
Kettu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kettu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Balayan was well out of range. Poor timing from Kettu.
Kettu gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Balayan counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Balayan misses.
Balayan throws a jab when Kettu was well out of range.
Kettu lands a leg kick that knocks Balayan off balance momentarily.
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!
Kettu lands a slapping body shot.
Balayan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A right-left combo lands from Kettu.
Esa Kettu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A good leg kick by Balayan.
Balayan tries to land a front kick but Kettu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Balayan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kettu was well out of range. Poor timing from Balayan.
Balayan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Balayan.
Balayan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kettu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A swing and a miss from Kettu.
Balayan throwing a counter right hand but Kettu manages to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kettu. That's going to slow Balayan down.
Balayan cracks Kettu with a good jab.
Balayan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Balayan throws a body shot but no joy.
Kettu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A low kick from Kettu is predictable there
and Balayan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Balayan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kettu moves away.
Kettu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Balayan is out of range.
Balayan throws a shot to the body.
Kettu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Balayan. That did some damage!#CL2#
Kettu takes the fight into the clinch. #T3#
Balayan is working Kettu over against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kettu.
Kettu misses with the head strike.
Kettu working aggressively here.
Balayan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Balayan blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Kettu fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Kettu.
Balayan tries to work over Kettu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Balayan lands an uppercut.
Balayan scores with a shot to the side of Kettu's head.
Kettu tries to work over Balayan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Balayan digs a right hand underneath Kettu's ribcage. Kettu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Balayan lands with a left to the head.
Balayan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Balayan lands a nice shot to the body.
Kettu misses with a punch on the inside.
Balayan blocks an uppercut.
Balayan misses with a body punch. #T4#
Kettu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kettu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Balayan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kettu's elbow.
Balayan can't find room to land a body shot as Kettu controls the action.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kettu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Balayan backwards.
Balayan presses Kettu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Balayan blocks an uppercut.
Balayan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Balayan.
Kettu blocking some punches.
Balayan can't find room to land a body shot as Kettu controls the action.
Balayan misses with a punch to the body.
Balayan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kettu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kettu misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Balayan lands a nice shot to the body.
Balayan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kettu backwards.
Kettu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kettu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Balayan lands a knee to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Garegin Balayan.
Well Balayan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Garegin Balayan!

Garegin Balayan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: CEC 684     
Date:   Nov 23, 2019
#R1#
Kettu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Krison misses with a left hand
and Kettu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL#
Krison tries to keep at a distance but Kettu has taken the fight into the clinch.
Krison throws a head punch that misses.
Krison misses with a body punch.
We've been hearing reports that Kettu has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A short left from Kettu.
Krison lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kettu backwards.
Kettu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Kettu.
Kettu tries to score a body lock takedown but Krison shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Krison misses with a hook to the ribs.
Krison lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Krison misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kettu lands a body punch.
Kettu misses with a punch on the inside.
Kettu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kettu misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krison lands an uppercut.
Krison lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Krison.
Krison is pressed up against the cage. Kettu has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Krison down to the mat. Krison avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kettu works the jab nicely.
Kettu with a hook.#T1##CL#
Kettu drives through and clinches with Krison against the cage.
Krison throws a punch but it's blocked by Kettu.
Krison gets through Kettu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Krison goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kettu is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Esa Kettu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krison blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kettu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Krison works on Kettu's body with a couple of short punches.
Kettu is working Krison over against the cage.#BC2#
Krison pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kettu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kettu missing with a left hand there. Krison was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Krison swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Kettu forces Krison back against the cage and clinches.
Kettu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Krison lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kettu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kettu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Krison's elbow.
Krison lands a body shot.
Krison tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kettu lands a right hand. #T2#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Krison.
Kettu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kettu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Krison backwards.
Kettu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kettu tries to throw a body punch but Krison avoids it by throwing Kettu back against the cage.
Kettu blocks an elbow strike from Krison.
Krison blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Krison fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Krison misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kettu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Krison fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Krison lands a body shot in the clinch.
Krison tries a body shot but Kettu blocks it.
Kettu lands an uppercut.
Krison throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kettus head.
Krison pushes Kettu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kettu blocking some punches. #TD#
Kettu is trying to trip Krison. He has hold of a leg but Krison is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kettu persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Kettu throws a strike but Krison rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Krison must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Krison slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Krison stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kettu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kettu keeping moving, preventing Krison from controlling successfully. #ES#
Kettu is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Krison presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC2#
Krison escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kettu misses with a body shot.
Krison uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kettu.
Krison uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kettu.#CL#
Kettu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Krison, pushing him back against the cage.
Krison misses with the head strike.
Krison blocks an uppercut. #T4#
A left hand lands to the body for Kettu.
Krison controlling the action here for a moment.
Krison tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Krison makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kettu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Krison.
Kettu misses with the head strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krison tries to work over Kettu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kettu tries for a takedown. No joy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Krison.
Nice body punch from Krison - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from Krison fails to land.
Kettu throws a punch but it's blocked by Krison.
Kettu wants to take the fight to the mat but Krison manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kettu misses with some punches.
Kettu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Krison misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Krison fails to land.
Krison lands a shoulder strike.
Kettu blocks a body shot from Krison.
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 Esa Kettu will probably get the nod.
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#
A punch combination from Kettu misses.
Krison swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kettu.
Krison throws a wild body kick that Kettu sees coming a mile off.
Krison connects with a leg kick. Kettu looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Krison fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kettu.
Kettu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL#
Kettu closes the distance and clinches.
Krison doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Krison misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Krison as the two fighters clinch.
Krison stops a takedown attempt from Kettu.
Kettu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Krisons head.
Good body shot from Krison.
Krison can't find room to land a body shot as Kettu controls the action.
Krison swings wildly with an uppercut but Kettu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kettu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Krison backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Krison blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Kettu.
Krison lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1##BC2#
Krison breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Krison connects with a leg kick. Kettu looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Krison throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kettu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Krison misses with a low kick as Kettu jumps back.
Krison fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Krison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kettu. #CL2#
Krison moves into range and clinches up with Kettu.
Herb Krison seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kettu misses with a body punch.
Kettu misses with some punches.
Krison lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kettu backwards.
Krison lands with a right to the head.
Krison misses with a punch on the inside.
Krison tries a body shot but Kettu blocks it.
Krison misses with a punch to the body.
Krison swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Kettu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kettu throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Krison fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kettu, pushing him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kettu has a couple of punches blocked by Krison. #T2#
Kettu throws a head punch that misses.
Kettu scores with a hook to the body.
Kettu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Krison's elbow.
Krison blocking some punches.
Krison blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Krison is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kettu.
Krison digs a right hand underneath Kettu's ribcage. Kettu let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Krison breaks the clinch.
Krison digs a good body shot into Kettu's ribs.
Good leg kick by Krison there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kettu is looking to clinch.
Krison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kettu was well out of range. Poor timing from Krison.
Krison stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kettu.
Krison scores with a body shot.
Krison throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The fighters circling - Krison throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kettu on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kettu. #T3#
Krison takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Krison throws a looping overhand right but Kettu ducks down to avoid it.
Kettu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kettu misses with a wild body shot.
Krison thinks about the counter body kick.
Krison throws a looping overhand right but Kettu ducks down to avoid it.
Herb Krison seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kettu misses with a lunging right hand
and Krison counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kettu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Krison at a distance. #CL#
Kettu has Krison up against the cage in a clinch.
Kettu digs a right hand into Krison's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Krison's gas tank.
Krison digs a right hand underneath Kettu's ribcage. Kettu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hand to the body from Krison.
Krison blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Krison.
Krison struggles to land a body shot inside as Kettu controls his hands.
Kettu takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Krison creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krison misses with a body punch. #T4#
Krison lands with a right to the head.
Krison has a couple of punches blocked by Kettu.
Krison blocks an uppercut.
Krison misses with some punches.
Krison throws a punch but it's blocked by Kettu.
Krison makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Krison makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Krison.
Kettu lands a nice shot to the body.
Krison struggles to land a body shot inside as Kettu controls his hands.
Krison lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kettu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Krison lands with a short punch from the clinch. #TD#
Kettu is trying to trip Krison. He has hold of a leg but Krison is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kettu persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Krison pushes Kettu off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good shot there by Krison.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herb Krison 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! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kettu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Krison.
Krison misses with a straight left.
Kettu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Krison scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kettu throws out a loose jab but Krison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kettu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Krison manages to avoid it.
Kettu fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Krison on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Kettu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kettu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Krison lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kettu backwards. #BC#
Kettu manages to break the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Krison.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kettu lands a slapping body shot.
Kettu misses with an uppercut.
Kettu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Krison manages to avoid it.
Krison circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kettu scores with a sloppy right hand. Krison should have avoided that one.
Kettu checks a leg kick. #T1#
Kettu tries to clinch up but Krison circles away and keeps his distance.
Krison swings for the body but Kettu moves out of range.
Krison fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kettu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kettu tries to clinch there but Krison circles away.
Kettu ducks under a wild hook from Krison.
Krison with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #CL2#
Krison closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kettu lands a hook that snaps the head of Krison backwards.
Kettu is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Krison swings wildly with an uppercut but Kettu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kettu tries to work over Krison's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Krison lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kettu has a couple of punches blocked by Krison.
Krison misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kettu misses with the head strike.
Krison misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Krison. #T2##BC2#
Krison breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kettu.
Krison lands the left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krison throws the kick towards the body but Kettu avoids it.
Krison misses the shot to the body.
Kettu wants to clinch but Krison slips to the side
enabling Krison to counter with a crisp jab.
Krison misses with a straight left.
Kettu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Krison lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Krison with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The fighters circling - Kettu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kettu throws a chopping leg kick but Krison manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Krison looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kettu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Krison's calf.
Kettu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kettu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Krison manages to avoid it.
Krison finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T3#
A head kick misses from Kettu.
Kettu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Krison.
Kettu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Krison fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Krison. That snapped Kettu's head back.
A nice leg kick lands there from Krison.
Esa Kettu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krison bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Krison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kettu slips a jab from Krison.
Krison lands a nice shot that snaps Kettu's head back.
Kettu throws a body punch but Krison moves out of range.
Good exchange - Krison coming out on top.
Kettu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Krison throws a body kick that misses.
Krison uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kettu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kettu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kettu throws a hook but Krison avoids it easily.
Krison cracks Kettu with a good jab.
Krison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kettu throws a body punch but Krison moves out of range.
Krison tries to land a front kick but Kettu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kettu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Krison's calf.
Kettu misses with a hook. Krison ducked under it nicely.
Krison lands the left hand.
Kettu closes the distance looking to clinch
and Krison counters with a nice uppercut.
Kettu misses with a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Krison. That's going to slow Kettu down.
Kettu slips a jab from Krison.
Krison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Herb Krison comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Krison 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Herb Krison!

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

 

Event: CEC 682     
Date:   Nov 09, 2019
#R1#
Rocker needs to keep his hands up - Kettu had a free shot at his head there.
Rocker lands a jab to Kettu's midsection.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kettu 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.
Kettu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rocker attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kettu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice takedown defense from Kettu. No joy for Rocker on that attempt.
Kettu misses with an uppercut
and Rocker counters with a nice uppercut.
Rocker tries to work over Kettu's front leg with a kick but Kettu checks it.
We've been hearing reports that Rocker has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kettu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rocker misses with a leg kick
and Rocker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rocker throws a combination. Kettu tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rocker misses with a looping right.
Kettu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kettu tests Rocker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kettu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A left lands for Rocker.
Kettu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kettu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rocker.
Good standup being displayed there by Rocker as he connects with a hook.
Rocker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kettu is fending him off so far but Rocker persists. Nope, Kettu circles away and we're back to standing.
Kettu shapes to counter with a head kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ram Rocker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kettu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rocker.#T1#
Rocker just misses with a punch to the body.
Rocker moves out of range of the body kick from Kettu.
Kettu missing with a left hand there. Rocker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kettu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice takedown defense from Kettu. No joy for Rocker on that attempt.
Kettu flicks out a counter leg kick but Rocker steps away.
Kettu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good shot there by Rocker.
Rocker is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kettu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kettu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rocker momentarily.
Rocker throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kettu. Rocker does a little dance to reset his feet.
That kick from Kettu tenderised Rocker's leg. Rocker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rocker misses with a kick to the body.
A swing and a miss from Kettu.
Kettu jabs at Rocker's body.
Rocker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD#
Rocker looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES2#
Kettu pushes Rocker off and scrambles back to his feet. #T2##TD2#
Kettu is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rocker's half guard.
Kettu scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Rocker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rocker makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rocker.
Rocker keeping moving, preventing Kettu from controlling successfully.
Kettu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kettu might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rocker haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Rocker working for a triangle but Kettu defends it easily.
Kettu lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3#
Rocker tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Rocker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kettu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kettu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kettu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rocker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kettu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rocker controls Kettu momentarily but Kettu frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Rocker throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kettu uses it to pass to side control.
Kettu lands some shots froms side control.
Rocker gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Rocker is looking for a sweep. Kettu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Kettu is taking a breather. Rocker 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.
Rocker is looking for a sweep. Kettu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rocker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kettu is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Rocker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kettu wants to control but Rocker is keeping him 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. Kettu connects with a nice short shot to Rocker's temple.
Rocker wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kettu missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kettu wants to free his trapped foot but Rocker is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rocker wants to improve his position but Kettu is controlling well.
Kettu throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Esa Kettu dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Kettu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Esa Kettu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rocker tests Kettu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rocker misses with a straight left.
Rocker on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kettu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rocker lunges at Kettu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kettu's hand.
Good shot there by Kettu.#CL2#
Kettu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rocker, pushing him back against the cage.
Rocker blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rocker.
Rocker is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kettu gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kettu misses with some punches.
Rocker working aggressively here.
Rocker fails to pull guard.
Kettu tries a body shot but Rocker blocks it. #TD2#
Kettu gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
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!
Kettu trying to control but Rocker is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Rocker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kettu is looking to work some ground and pound but Rocker has wrist control.
Kettu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Kettu trying to control the position from guard on top but Rocker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kettu lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kettu seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kettu trying to control the position from guard on top but Rocker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kettu landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Rocker looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kettu passes into side control.
Rocker is looking to regain half guard here but Kettu keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Rocker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Rocker is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Rocker is trying to improve his position.
Esa Kettu has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rocker is trying to control Kettu's posture but Kettu avoids it.
Kettu is chipping away with strikes.
Kettu works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Kettu sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Rocker is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Rocker tries to improve position but can't.
Kettu cracks Rocker with a big elbow.
Rocker manages to get back to half guard.
Rocker manages to get to full guard. #T3#
Kettu seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Rocker working a defensive guard here.
Rocker keeping moving, preventing Kettu from controlling successfully.
Kettu controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Rocker is looking for a triangle but Kettu pushes his legs off easily.
Kettu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rocker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rocker is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kettu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kettu is in close to Rocker's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kettu is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kettu preventing the sweep.
Rocker lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Rocker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rocker is in close to Kettu's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rocker sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kettu's guard.
Rocker throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kettu moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kettu is looking to stand up but Rocker isn't so interested in that idea.
Kettu is trying to keep Rocker in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Esa Kettu 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Kettu looks to throw the jab but Rocker is out of range.
Kettu throws a leg kick but Rocker sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kettu looks to land a right hand but Rocker moved out of range.
Rocker is looking to counter punch.
Rocker finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kettu throws a leg kick but Rocker checks it.
Kettu slips under a jab.
Rocker throws an overhand right that lands on Kettu's shoulder, as Kettu tries to avoid the shot.
Kettu misses with a leg kick.
Kettu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rocker cracks a nice hook into Kettu's ribs.#TD2#
Kettu looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rocker trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocker gets back to full guard.
Rocker wants to control but Kettu passes easily into half guard.
Rocker regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1##SUB#
Rocker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kettu trying to control but Rocker is working from the bottom.
Kettu is in close to Rocker's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Rocker has his foot on Kettu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kettu works his way back into a safe position though.
Kettu is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Rocker looking for a guillotine here but Kettu defends easily.
Kettu slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ram Rocker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kettu lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rocker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kettu.
Kettu is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kettu won't allow Rocker to sweep him here.
Rocker is working hard here to advance position.
Kettu postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kettu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kettu scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Rocker working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kettu has passed into half guard!
Rocker is looking to improve his position.
Rocker trying to control here.
Rocker is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Rocker won't allow Kettu to pass to mount.
Kettu is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rocker wants to get back to full guard.
Rocker wants to control but Kettu is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Esa Kettu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kettu controlling the action here.
Rocker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rocker taking some punishment here, with Kettu in his half guard. #SUB#
Rocker looking for submissions off his back.
Rocker is staying active underneath Kettu, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rocker is trying to get back to full guard.
Kettu is trying to control. Rocker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kettu content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Rocker is refusing to be controlled, as Kettu sits in half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Rocker avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kettu.
Rocker moves into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kettu controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kettu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Esa Kettu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kettu has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Esa Kettu!

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

 

Event: CEC 677     
Date:   Sep 29, 2019
#R1#
Kettu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pera. Pera obviously looking to wear him down.
We've been told by Kettu's head coaches at Helsinki Private Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pera throws a body shot but no joy.
Kettu with a jab.
A jab from Kettu misses.
Pera lands with a nice body punch.
Pera misses with a hook. Kettu ducked under it nicely.
Pera dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kettu misses with an uppercut.
A slow jab from Pera misses its intended target.
Kettu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kettu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pera defending well as Kettu loads up on a big left hand.
Kettu throws a nice head kick!
Kettu misses with a body punch
and Pera counters with an inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pera ducks under a wild hook from Kettu.#TD#
Kettu closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Pera's guard.
Kettu trying to control but Pera is working from the bottom.
Pera working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kettu. #T1#
Kettu is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kettu 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.
Pera looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pera looking to control.
Pera is pulling down on Kettu's head to control his posture.
Kettu will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pera preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kettu lands a couple of digs.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kettu slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kettu lands an elbow.
Pera avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kettu.
Kettu looking to control but instead Pera has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Kettu not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kettu wants to pass the guard but Pera is defending well.
Kettu throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kettu content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Pera moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3#
Kettu wants to control from the top but Pera keeps moving.
Kettu sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kettu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pera is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kettu works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kettu is controlling the pace.
Pera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kettu is trying to control the action in half guard but Pera is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kettu connects with a nice short shot to Pera's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pera is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kettu slips a nice elbow through Pera's hands, connecting with Pera's forehead.
Kettu is trying to control. Pera wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Esa Kettu dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Kettu throws a leg kick which misses Pera's front leg but catches the back leg as Pera tries to avoid it.
Kettu loads up on a big right hand but Pera slips the punch.
Esa Kettu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pera scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pera lands a body shot.
A big left from Kettu misses.
Pera tries to clinch but Kettu is having none of it.
Pera scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kettu doesn't seem bothered though.
Kettu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pera manages to avoid it.
Pera has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Kettu throws out a loose jab but Pera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pera misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kettu counters with a right hand to the body.
Pera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kettu moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pera takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kettu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pera moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kettu swings for the body but Pera moves out of range.
A big right from Pera misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Kettu misses the target.#T1#
Kettu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pera throws a leg kick but Kettu moved away.
Kettu misses with a wild body shot.
Kettu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pera swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kettu throws a lazy uppercut
and Pera counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kettu's knee momentarily.
Pekka Pera seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kettu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A clash of legs there as Kettu blocks the low kick.
Kettu throwing a counter right hand but Pera manages to avoid it.
Pera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD2#
Pera looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kettu wants to improve his position but Pera is controlling well.
Kettu slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Esa Kettu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Pera lands a couple of elbows.
Pera looking to sit in guard and control but Kettu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pera keeping moving, preventing Kettu from controlling successfully.
Pera is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kettu content to stall in guard here.
Kettu won't allow Pera to sweep him here. #T3#
Kettu throws a big right hand that misses.
Kettu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kettu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pera works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kettu trying to control but Pera is working from the bottom.
Pera avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pera is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pera is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Pera keeping moving, preventing Kettu from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kettu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kettu cracks Pera with a good jab.
Kettu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kettu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kettu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kettu. Pera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pera fails with a takedown attempt.
Pera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kettu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pera tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kettu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kettu thinks about countering with a body kick.
Pera checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Esa Kettu dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Pera missing with a left hand there. Kettu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kettu throws out a loose jab but Pera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kettu takes a swing at Pera's ribcage but misses.
Pera dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pera just misses with a punch to the body.
Kettu lands with a right hand.
Kettu scores with the left hand. Pera knows he should have avoided that one.
Kettu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pera.
Kettu with a hook.
Pera has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Kettu coming out on top.
Kettu lands a jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kettu. #T1#
Pera avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pera is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kettu is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kettu tries to work over Pera's front leg with a kick but Pera checks it.
Kettu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pera has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A leg kick checked by Pera.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pera lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kettu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kettu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pera connects with a leg kick. Kettu looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pera takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kettu swats away the attempt to clinch by Pera.
A big left from Pera misses.
Pera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kettu.#CL2#
Pera moves into the clinch successfully.
Pera lands with a left to the head.
Pera stalling the fight.
Kettu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pera lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pekka Pera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Pera has Kettu pushed against the cage.
Pera lands a shot to the body.
Pera prevents Kettu from breaking the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Kettu.
Kettu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kettu misses with a punch on the inside.
Kettu blocks a body shot from Pera.
Pera is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Kettu blocking some punches.
A short body shot lands from Kettu as the two fighters clinch. #BC#
Kettu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kettu lands with an uppercut that bounces Pera off the cage and back into range.
Pera throws a body punch but Kettu moves out of range.
Kettu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pera moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kettu lands a jab.
Kettu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kettu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pera is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kettu with a body shot.#T3#
Kettu shoots in for a takedown but Pera shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Kettu gets caught napping as Pera dives in and scores a takedown. Kettu manages to retain guard.#ES#
Kettu pushes Pera off and scrambles back to his feet.
Pera misses the shot to the body.
Pera misses with a straight right.
Kettu scores with a body shot.
Pera looks to land a body kick but Kettu moved away.
Pera with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kettu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kettu scores with a push kick.
Kettu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Good leg kick by Kettu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kettu just misses with a punch to the body.
Kettu sets himself, and Pera steps forward looking for the clinch! Kettu avoids it this time.
Kettu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T4#
Kettu's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kettu duly obliges.
Pera takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pera tried to score with a low kick but Kettu checks it.
Kettu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pera.
Kettu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pera throws a hook but Kettu blocks it.
Kettu misses with a lunging right hand
and Pera counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kettu. #CL#
Kettu pushes Pera up against the cage in a clinch.
Kettu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pera throws a punch but it's blocked by Kettu.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Pera on the inside.
Pera tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pera digs a right hand underneath Kettu's ribcage. Kettu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kettu.
Pera swings wildly with an uppercut but Kettu uses good head movement to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Esa Kettu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kettu, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Esa Kettu!

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

 

Event: CEC 673     
Date:   Sep 01, 2019
#R1#
Kettu scores with a hook to the body. Krison takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Krison pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kettu throws a nice inside leg kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kettu 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.
Krison staying out of range there.
Krison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kettu moves away.
Kettu takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Krison tries a head kick but it misses.
Krison moves out of range of the strikes.
Krison misses with a body shot.
Kettu throws a hook but Krison avoids it easily.
Krison feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Krison there.
Krison throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kettu misses with a straight right.
Krison has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Krison misses with a right hand
and Kettu counters with an inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Kettu misses its intended target.
Kettu fails with a takedown attempt.
As Kettu backs away, Krison returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krison slips a straight right by Kettu.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Krison.
Kettu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Krison takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kettu misses with a right hand
and Krison counters with a good low kick that Kettu was not able to check.
Krison throws a shot from downtown. Kettu moves away and avoids it.
Krison scoring well with a low kick there.
Krison moves out of range of the leg kick from Kettu.
Krison looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Krison lands with a shot to the body.
Krison misses with a hook. Kettu ducked under it nicely.
Krison throws a leg kick
and Kettu counters with a solid body kick.
Kettu throws a front kick aimed at Krison's knee but Krison avoids it well.
A good leg kick by Kettu.
A big left from Krison misses.
Kettu on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Krison takes a swing at Kettu's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Kettu misses its intended target.
It looked like Krison wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Krison lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krison ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Krison lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kettu throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Krison lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Krison lunges at Kettu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kettu's hand.
Krison moves out of range of the strikes.
Krison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kettu moves away.
Kettu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Krison ducks under a wild hook from Kettu.
A leg kick checked by Kettu.
A low kick from Kettu is predictable there
and Kettu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kettu throws a body punch but Krison moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Krison.
Krison swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kettu lands with a good body shot.
Kettu lets loose with a powerful body kick. Krison will feel that in the morning.
Krison misses with a body shot.
Kettu avoids a kick to the body. #T3#
Krison swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Krison thows a left - swing and a miss!
Krison lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kettu tries to clinch up.
Kettu blocks a low kick nicely.
Krison defending well as Kettu loads up on a big left hand.
Kettu avoids a kick to the body.
Kettu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Krison throwing a counter right hand but Kettu manages to avoid it.
Krison lands with a nice body kick.
Kettu throws a jab when Krison was well out of range.
Krison moves out of range of the strikes.
Krison throws a hook to the side of Kettu's head but Kettu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Krison pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kettu throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kettu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Krison.
Krison throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Kettu counter with a right hand. #T4#
Krison fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kettu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Herb Krison is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Krison takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Kettu clinches with his opponent.
A short body shot lands from Kettu as the two fighters clinch.
Kettu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Krison backwards.
Krison tries a body shot but Kettu blocks it.
Krison lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kettu lands with a left to the head.
Krison lands with a left to the head.
Kettu misses with a punch to the body.
Kettu throws a punch but it's blocked by Krison.
Krison is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Krison misses with a hook to the ribs.
Krison prevents a body shot from Kettu.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kettu struggles to land a body shot inside as Krison controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Kettu.
Krison throws a head punch that misses.
Krison tries to throw a body punch but Kettu avoids it by throwing Krison back against the cage.
Krison digs a right hand underneath Kettu's ribcage. Kettu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kettu lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Esa Kettu 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#
Kettu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kettu ducks right into an uppercut from Krison.
Krison throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kettu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL#
Krison has closed the distance and engaged Kettu in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kettu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Krison works on Kettu's body with a couple of short punches.
Kettu tries to work over Krison's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Kettu decides to pull guard.
Krison preventing the sweep.
Kettu can't keep his opponent in guard - Krison advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Krison wants to take a breather but Kettu is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kettu is looking to improve his position. #T1#
Krison stalling.
Kettu wants to improve his position but Krison is controlling well.
Still in half guard, Krison seems content to control.
Kettu tries to roll over but Krison keeps him under control.
Krison controlling the action here.
Krison prevents Kettu from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Krison slows the pace down in half guard.
Kettu is trying to get back to full guard.
Krison is trying to control. Kettu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Krison misses the shot to the body.
A nice side step and Kettu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T3#
Krison throws an off balance right hand
and Kettu counters with a nice uppercut.
Kettu misses with a looping right.
Krison scores with a leg kick. #CL2#
Kettu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Krison, pushing him back against the cage.
Kettu blocking some punches.
Krison working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kettu pushes Krison back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Krison lands with a right to the head. #TD2#
Kettu turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kettu lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Krison down.
Krison is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Krison is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kettu's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kettu's back!
Krison biding his time, controlling Kettu.
Kettu is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #T4#
Krison struggling to keep hold of the position.
Krison really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kettu.
Krison tries to get the hooks in deep but Kettu pushed the leg off.
Kettu is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here.
I would not like to be Kettu right now.
Krison trying to control momentarily.
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 Herb Krison 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kettu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Krison sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kettu thows a leg kick but Krison checks it
and Krison cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kettu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Krison ducks right into an uppercut from Kettu.
Krison looks to throw a body kick
and Kettu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kettu throws a sloppy head kick
and Krison counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Krison gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kettu working aggressively here.
Krison blocks a body shot from Kettu.
Kettu has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Krison after a bit of a struggle.
Kettu lands a nice shot to the body.
Kettu fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kettu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Krison's elbow.
Krison misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Krison.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kettu.
Kettu tries to score a body lock takedown but Krison shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Herb Krison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Esa Kettu.
Krison pushes Kettu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kettu blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Krison swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kettu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Krison lands a shot to the body.
Krison fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Krison breaks from the clinch.
Kettu falls off balance throwing a combination
and Krison counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Krison looks to land a right hand but Kettu moved out of range.
Kettu only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Krison moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Krison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kettu.
Krison slips a straight right by Kettu.
Krison jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Krison takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kettu lands a jab to the nose.
A looping hook to the body misses from Krison. Kettu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kettu scores with a decent looking hook.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kettu looks for the body kick but Krison saw that one coming.
Kettu throws a front kick aimed at Krison's knee but Krison avoids it well.
Krison stalks Kettu and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kettu's face. Kettu staggers backwards, shaken.
Kettu scores with a nice head shot.
Nice body kick from Krison.
Krison looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kettu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Krison throws a lazy body kick
and Krison takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Krison throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Kettu misses.
Krison is looking to counter punch.
Kettu misses with a straight right.
Krison digs a good body shot into Kettu's ribs.
Krison moves out of range of the strikes.
Kettu misses with a wild body shot.
Krison is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kettu on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T3#
Krison scores with a hook.
Kettu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Herb Krison is winning the standup battle so far.
Kettu lands a lovely overhand right.
Krison works Kettu's body with a nice hook.
Krison lands a nice shot to the body.
Krison scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kettu wants to clinch up but Krison keeps it at a distance.
Kettu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Krison.
Kettu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kettu takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kettu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Krison under the eye.
Krison misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Krison blocks the leg kick.
Krison throwing a counter right hand but Kettu manages to avoid it.
Krison throws a low kick but Kettu avoids it.#T4#
Krison lands a head shot.
Kettu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
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!
Krison clobbers Kettu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kettu misses with a looping left.#CL#
Krison rushes Kettu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kettu has a couple of punches blocked by Krison.
Krison throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kettu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kettu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kettu is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kettu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Good body shot from Kettu.
Krison misses with the head strike.
Kettu goes for a takedown in the clinch but Krison prevents it. #TD2#
Kettu turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#ES#
Krison throws Kettu to one side and escapes!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krison stuns Kettu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Krison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Herb Krison showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Krison 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Herb Krison!

After winning the bout, Herb Krison thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: CEC rd 3     
Date:   Aug 04, 2019
#R1#
A slow jab from Partio misses its intended target.
Kettu throws a leg kick that misses.
Partio is looking to chop away at Kettu's legs.
Kettu was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kettu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice defenses there by Kettu.
Partio avoids a kick to the body.
Kettu looks to throw the jab but Partio is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Partio misses its target.
A clash of legs there as Kettu blocks the low kick.
Partio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kettu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Partio tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kettu looks to throw the jab but Partio is out of range.
Partio misses with a leg kick
and Kettu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kettu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A swing and a miss from Kettu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Partio misses
and Partio takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kettu throws a hook but Partio avoids it easily.
Kettu sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kettu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Partio manages to avoid it.
Kettu on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
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!
Kettu scores with a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T1#
Partio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kettu.
Partio throws a chopping leg kick but Kettu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Partio throws a looping overhand right but Kettu ducks down to avoid it.
Kettu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Partio looks to score with a jab to the body but Kettu is just out of range.
Kettu misses with a body shot.
Partio throws a low kick but Kettu avoids it.
Kettu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kettu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Partio misses with a body kick.
Partio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kettu throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Partio was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kettu.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Partio!
A big right from Kettu misses.
Kettu misses with a hook
and Partio counters with a nice uppercut.
Partio scores with a nice head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kettu lands with a right hand.
Partio misses with a double jab.
Kettu looks for the body kick but Partio saw that one coming. #T2#
Kettu throws a leg kick that is checked
and Partio counters with a nice uppercut.
Partio misses with a kick to the body.
Partio moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Donk. Partio catches Kettu right on the button with a cross.
Kettu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Partio attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kettu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kettu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Partio fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kettu on the side of the head.
Good leg kick by Kettu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Partio lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Partio pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Partio feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kettu's calf.
Partio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kettu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kettu throws a body punch but Partio moves out of range.
Kettu misses with an uppercut
and Partio counters with a thumping low kick.
Partio lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kettu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3#
Partio misses with an uppercut. Kettu saw that one coming.
Partio scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kettu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Partio.
Partio looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kettu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Partio staying out of range there.
Partio is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Partio catches Kettu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A clash of legs there as Kettu blocks the low kick.
Good work by Partio as he checks the leg kick.
Partio delivers a nice body kick.
Kettu throws a one two combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kettu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Partio.
Kettu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Partio.
Partio throws a body punch but Kettu moves out of range.
Kettu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Partio.
Partio keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Partio swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T4#
Partio uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kettu has time to react.
Partio takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A big right from Kettu misses.
Kettu throws out a loose jab but Partio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kettu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Partio looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Partio is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Partio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice shot by Kettu.
Partio misses with a hook. Kettu ducked under it nicely.
Partio throws a solid leg kick but Kettu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Partio.
Partio smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kettu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kettu bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Partio tries a head kick but it misses.
Kettu walks into a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Both fighters circling a little - Partio finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kettu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Partio.
Kettu is looking to score with low kicks.
Kettu misses with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Polliisi Partio dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Kettu misses with a straight left.
Polliisi Partio is winning the standup battle so far.
Kettu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Partio.
Partio lands a body shot.
Good shot there by Kettu.
Nice defenses there by Partio.
Kettu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Partio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Partio stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kettu.
Partio lands a nice shot that snaps Kettu's head back.
Kettu cracks Partio with a good jab.
Kettu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kettu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A telegraphed right hand from Partio misses the target.
Sloppy strikes from Kettu. Those never looked like landing.
An inside leg kick from Kettu misses.
Partio tried to counter with a leg kick but Kettu avoided it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Partio throws a leg kick
and Kettu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kettu misses with a low kick.
Partio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kettu.#T1#
Partio tried to score with a low kick but Kettu checks it.
Partio walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kettu.
Partio bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Partio loads up on a big right hand but Kettu slips the punch.
Kettu takes a swing at Partio's ribcage but misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kettu - that will leave a mark!
Partio moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kettu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kettu.
Kettu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Partio throws a half hearted mid kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kettu.
Partio lands a really nice looking cross but Kettu seems unphased.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kettu loads up on a big right hand but Partio slips the punch.
As Kettu backs away, Partio returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kettu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Partio wants to land a leg kick but Kettu is out of range.
Kettu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Partio throws a chopping leg kick but Kettu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kettu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Partio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Kettu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Partio.
Kettu misses the shot to the body.
Partio moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Partio checks a leg kick nicely.
Partio throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kettu avoids it.
Partio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kettu checks a low kick from Partio.
Partio misses with a body kick.
Kettu scores with a jab to the head.
Kettu misses with a low kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A jab from Kettu misses.
A jab from Partio misses.
Kettu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Partio attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It seemed like Kettu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Partio shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Partio connects with a right hand. Kettu shakes it off.
Kettu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Partio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kettu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Partio was well out of range. Poor timing from Kettu.
Kettu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T3#
Partio attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Partio with a jab.
Kettu avoids the body shot from Partio.
Partio moves out of range as Kettu strikes.
Partio throws a leg kick which misses Kettu's front leg but catches the back leg as Kettu tries to avoid it.
Partio moves out of range of the body kick.
Good work by Partio as he checks the leg kick.
Partio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Partio changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kettu takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kettu misses with a hook. Partio ducked under it nicely.
A shot to the liver by Partio. Beautiful body shot.
Kettu throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kettu scores with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Partio throws an overhand right that lands on Kettu's shoulder, as Kettu tries to avoid the shot.
Partio paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kettu looks for the body kick but Partio saw that one coming.
Partio keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T4#
Nice cross by Partio.
Kettu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Partio tries a low kick but Kettu avoids it.
Partio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kettu.
Partio looks to score with a jab to the body but Kettu is just out of range.
Kettu loads up on a big right hand but Partio slips the punch.
Partio misses with a low kick.
Partio is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kettu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kettu misses the jab.
Partio misses with a straight left.
Kettu steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Partio with a jab.
Kettu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kettu checks a leg kick.
Partio swings widly with a right hand
and Partio takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sloppy strikes from Partio. Those never looked like landing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Partio.
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 Polliisi Partio will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Kettu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Partio comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Partio throws a big shot that misses.
A low kick from Partio is predictable there
and Kettu makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Partio lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Partio tests Kettu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Partio on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Kettu might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Partio has got the better of the exchanges.
Kettu stalks Partio and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Partio's face. Partio staggers backwards, shaken.
Kettu lands with a thumping leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Partio blocks the low kick.
Kettu throws an overhand right that lands on Partio's shoulder, as Partio tries to avoid the shot.
Kettu throws out a loose jab but Partio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kettu misses the jab.
Partio swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kettu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kettu walks into a stiff left hand from Partio.
Kettu sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kettu has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Partio.
Partio misses with a straight left. #T1#
Kettu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kettu misses with a straight left.
Partio scoring well with a low kick there.
Kettu blocks the body kick.
Partio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kettu.
Partio scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kettu misses with an uppercut
and Partio makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kettu misses with a looping left.
Partio throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Partio staying out of range there.
Partio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kettu ducks under a wild hook from Partio.
Partio throws a body punch but Kettu moves out of range.
Kettu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Partio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Partio on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Partio avoids the body shot from Kettu.
Kettu slips a straight right by Partio.
Esa Kettu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kettu swings widly with a right hand
and Kettu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Partio takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kettu misses with a body shot
and Partio counters with an inside leg kick.
Kettu cracks a nice hook into Partio's ribs.
Kettu throws a lazy right hand but Partio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Partio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kettu misses with a straight left.
Kettu misses with a body shot.
Kettu needs to keep his hands up - Partio had a free shot at his head there.
Kettu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Partio dodges the punch combination from Kettu.
Partio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A countering left hand to the body from Kettu misses.
Partio fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kettu on the side of the head.
Kettu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kettu pushes Partio away with a front kick.#T3#
Partio tries a head kick but it misses.
Kettu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Partio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kettu is looking to slow Partio down with leg kicks.
Partio chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kettu can pounce on him.
Partio lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A shot to the liver by Partio. Beautiful body shot.
Partio works the jab nicely.
Partio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kettu throws out the jab.
Partio throws a head kick that Kettu semi-blocks.
Kettu misses with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kettu. That's going to slow Partio down.
Partio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kettu throws out the jab.
A cross from Kettu lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kettu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Partio feints a jab promting Kettu to slip. Partio then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kettu slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Partio uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T4#
Partio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kettu.
Kettu throws a chopping leg kick but Partio manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
As Kettu backs away, Partio returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kettu connects with a solid leg kick.
Good work by Kettu as he checks the leg kick.
Partio lands a jab.
Partio's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kettu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Partio scrambles back to his feet.
The fighters circling - Kettu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Some bone on bone action there as Partio checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Partio throws a body shot but no joy.
Kettu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Partio.
Partio throws the kick towards the body but Kettu avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kettu misses with a low kick.
Kettu cracks Partio with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kettu throws a hook to the side of Partio's head but Partio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Partio scores with a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Polliisi Partio.
Well Partio has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Polliisi Partio!

Polliisi Partio was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: CEC 666     
Date:   Jul 14, 2019
#R1#
Kettu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Glass throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Glass fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Glass scores with a nice head shot.
Glass lands a right hook to the body.
Glass misses with a series of wild punches.
Kettu connects with a leg kick. Glass looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Glass throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A lazy left from Kettu finds it's target.
Kettu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kettu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Glass 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.
Glass throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kettu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kettu throws a lazy right hand but Glass sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kettu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Glass's head.
Kettu misses with an uppercut.
Glass uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kettu.
Glass has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Glass there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kettu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Glass doesn't seem bothered though.
Kettu throws a shot from downtown. Glass moves away and avoids it.
Nice shot by Kettu.
Kettu checks the leg kick.#T1#
Glass thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kettu doesn't manage to clinch there - Glass circles away.
Glass throws a leg kick but Kettu moved away.
Glass scores with a punch to the head.
Kettu lets loose with a powerful body kick. Glass will feel that in the morning.
Glass avoids a kick to the body.
Kettu moves out of range of the body kick.#CL#
Kettu moves into the clinch.
Kettu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kettu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Glass lands with a left to the head.
Glass throws a head punch that misses.
Glass tries to throw a body punch but Kettu avoids it by throwing Glass back against the cage.
Kettu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kettu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Glass - that landed with a thud.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Glass doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kettu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kettu struggles to land a body shot inside as Glass controls his hands.
Kettu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kettu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kettu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Kettu tries a body shot but Glass blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Glass as the two fighters clinch.
Glass pushes Kettu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Glass with an attempt at a knee that misses.
I was talking to Kettu's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Glass.
Kettu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Glass digs a right hand underneath Kettu's ribcage. Kettu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kettu tries a body shot but Glass blocks it.
Kettu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Kettu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kettu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A big left from Glass misses.
Kettu misses with a hook.
Kettu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Glass fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kettu on the side of the head.
Kettu slips under a jab from Glass.
Glass jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Glass misses the shot to the body.
Kettu cracks Glass with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kettu missing with a left hand there. Glass was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Glass wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3#
Kettu blocks a jab.
Kettu throws a lazy right hand but Glass sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Glass scores with a hook to the body. Kettu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Glass lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kettu throws the left hand but Glass avoids the punch easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kettu.
Glass throws a quick inside leg kick.
Glass moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Glass.
Good leg kick by Kettu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Glass throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Glass throws a leg kick which misses Kettu's front leg but catches the back leg as Kettu tries to avoid it.
Kettu throws a leg kick but Glass sees it coming and moves out of range.
Glass swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kettu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Glass.
It looked like Kettu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Glass fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kettu manages to avoid it.
Glass throws a body punch but Kettu moves out of range.
Kettu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
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!
Kettu cracks Glass with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Glass fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Glass scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kettu in his tracks.
Glass throws out a loose jab but Kettu uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Kettu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Glass scores with a sloppy right hand. Kettu should have avoided that one.
Glass misses with a looping right.
Glass avoids the head kick by Kettu.
Kettu throws a lazy right hand but Glass sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kettu cracks the inside of Glass's front leg.
Kettu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Glass staying out of range there.
Glass moves away from the strike by Kettu.
Kettu avoids the body shot from Glass.
Glass staying out of range there.
Glass throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Glass throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kettu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Glass swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kettu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Glass looks to throw the jab but Kettu is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice shot by Glass.
Kettu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kettu sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Glass changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Glass blocks a low kick nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Desmond Glass will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Glass stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kettu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kettu throws a hook but Glass avoids it easily.
Kettu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kettu lands with an overhand left.
Kettu scores with a kick to the body.
Desmond Glass seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kettu misses with an uppercut.
A slow jab from Kettu misses its intended target.
Kettu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Glass.
Glass throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kettu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Glass pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Glass scores with a nice right hand.
Glass has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Glass there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kettu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL#
Kettu moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kettu misses with the head strike.
Glass throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Glass blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Esa Kettu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right hook to the body lands for Glass. #BC2#
Glass breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kettu tries to land a leg kick but Glass saw it coming and moves away. #T1#
Glass works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Glass scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kettu in his tracks.
That kick from Glass tenderised Kettu's leg. Kettu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kettu throws a body shot but no joy.
Glass misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kettu.
Good work by Glass as he checks the leg kick.
Kettu slips a jab from Glass.
Kettu takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Glass smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Glass takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Glass blocks a jab.
Kettu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Glass is looking to land body kicks.
Glass is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Glass drops his hands momentarily and Kettu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Glass with a hook.
Kettu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Glass.
Kettu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Glass in his tracks.
Kettu misses with a body shot.
Glass throws a big shot that misses.
Kettu throwing a counter right hand but Glass manages to avoid it.#T2#
Glass avoids the body shot from Kettu.
Glass keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Glass swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kettu throws a lazy right hand but Glass sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Glass misses the body punch
and Kettu counters with a stiff right hand.
Glass uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kettu.
It seemed like Glass was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Kettu.
Glass connects with a body shot that sends Kettu's belly button to the back.
Glass blocks a jab.
Glass misses with a few strikes there.
That kick from Kettu tenderised Glass's leg. Glass is trying to keep his angry face on.
Glass keeps the fight on the outside.
A cross from Glass lands.
Glass changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kettu loads up on a big right hand but Glass slips the punch.
Kettu throws a jab but it's blocked by Glass.
Kettu misses with a hook.
Glass drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kettu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Glass.
Kettu is looking to clinch.
Glass looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Glass bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kettu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Glass.
Kettu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kettu connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice cross by Kettu.
Glass avoids a kick to the body.
Glass turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Glass misses the shot to the body.
Glass throws a one two combo.
Glass tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kettu looks to land a right hand but Glass moved out of range.
Kettu misses with a straight left.
Kettu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Glass punishes Kettu's body with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Glass jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kettu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kettu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kettu looks to score with a jab to the body but Glass is just out of range.
Kettu tests Glass's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Kettu is looking to clinch but Glass is avoiding it.
Glass ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kettu moves away.
Kettu sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Glass misses with a straight right.
Glass throws a jab when Kettu was well out of range.
Glass lands a nice looking body shot.
Kettu ducks under a wild hook from Glass.
Good standup being displayed there by Glass as he connects with a hook.
A big right from Kettu misses.
Kettu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kettu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Glass dips to his left and cracks Kettu with an uppercut!
Glass throws an overhand right that lands on Kettu's shoulder, as Kettu tries to avoid the shot.
Kettu walks forward, straight into a front kick from Glass.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kettu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kettu misses with an uppercut. Glass saw that one coming.
Glass checks a low kick from Kettu.
A good leg kick by Glass.
Good shot there by Glass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Desmond Glass 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! This is the final round!
#R3#
Glass misses with a two punch combination.
Kettu is looking to counter punch.
Kettu throws a low kick but Glass moves out of range easily.
Glass lands an overhand right.
Glass pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Glass thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kettu looks to score with a jab to the body but Glass is just out of range.
Kettu lands a nice hook to Glass's body. Glass takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Glass scores with a hook.
Glass checks a low kick from Kettu.
A telegraphed right hand from Glass misses the target.
Kettu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Glass lunges at Kettu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kettu's hand.
Glass throws a good cross that connects.
Glass misses with a straight left.
Kettu throws out a powerful jab.
Kettu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Glass's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
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!
Glass throws a big shot that misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Glass - that will leave a mark!
Kettu is looking to clinch but Glass is avoiding it. #CL#
Glass tries to keep at a distance but Kettu has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Kettu managing to block the knees to the body from Glass.
Kettu will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#BC#
Kettu breaks the clinch.
Kettu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Kettu.
Glass chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kettu can pounce on him.
Glass throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kettu on the side of the head.
Kettu throws a looping overhand right but Glass ducks down to avoid it.
Glass is looking to chop away at Kettu's legs.
Kettu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Glass lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Glass scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kettu throws a leg kick but Glass checks it.
Glass doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Glass swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Kettu counter with a right hand.
Kettu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kettu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Glass moves out of range of the strikes.
Esa Kettu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kettu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Glass manages to avoid it.
Glass misses with a looping right.
Glass throws a hook to the side of Kettu's head but Kettu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Glass uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kettu has time to react.
Glass moves out of range of the strikes.
Glass throws a shot to the body.
Kettu with a hook.
Glass moves out of range of the strikes.
Kettu misses with a looping left.
Glass misses the shot to the body.
Glass slips a jab from Kettu.
Glass slips under a jab.
Glass connects with a crisp jab.
Kettu throws a right hand that Glass ducks under and follows up with a left that Glass also avoids with ease.
Kettu misses with an uppercut. Glass saw that one coming.
Glass works the jab nicely.
Kettu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Glass takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T3#
Glass fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Glass lands with a shot to the body.
Glass lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kettu takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kettu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Glass with a hook.
Kettu misses with a low kick.
Glass has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Glass ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kettu looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kettu lands a leg kick that knocks Glass off balance momentarily.
Glass ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kettu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Glass moves away.
Kettu throws a shot from downtown. Glass moves away and avoids it.
Kettu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Glass swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Glass cracks Kettu with an open hand slap.
Glass walks into a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Desmond Glass has been cut.
Jab by Kettu.
Glass displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kettu throws out the jab. #T4#
Glass lands a leg kick that knocks Kettu off balance momentarily.
Glass bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kettu misses with a body kick.
Nice jab there from Glass.
A looping hook to the body misses from Glass. Kettu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kettu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Glass.
Glass takes a swing at Kettu's ribcage but misses.
Kettu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A big right from Kettu misses.
Glass staying out of range there.
Glass lands with a good body shot.
Glass lands a nice shot that snaps Kettu's head back.
Glass thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Kettu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kettu tries a low kick but Glass avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Glass checks a leg kick nicely.
Glass jabs at Kettu's body.
Kettu blocks a jab.
Kettu misses with a body kick.
Kettu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Desmond Glass!

A very excited looking Desmond Glass made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: CEC 662     
Date:   Jun 16, 2019
#R1#
Partio throws out a leg kick but Kettu moves out of range and Partio only half commits.
Kettu throws out a counter right but Partio avoids it with no problem.
Kettu connects with the punch.
Kettu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Partio.
We've been told by Partio's head coaches at Gangsterdamage that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Partio looks to score with a jab to the body but Kettu is just out of range.#CL#
Partio clinches up against the cage.
Kettu misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kettu.
Kettu has a couple of punches blocked by Partio.
Kettu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kettu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Partios head.
Partio throws a head punch that misses.
Partio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Partio lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kettu backwards.
Kettu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kettu working aggressively here.
Kettu misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Kettu breaks the clinch.
Partio lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Partio is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kettu.
Partio throws a body shot but no joy.
Partio throws a sloppy head kick and Kettu moves out of range easily.
Kettu misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Partio lands with a cross.
Partio misses with a hook. Kettu ducked under it nicely.
Kettu looks to land a right hand but Partio moved out of range.
Partio tries to move into range but Kettu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kettu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Partio lands the left hand.
Partio lands a jab to the head.
Kettu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Partio on the side of the head.
Kettu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Partio is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Partio misses with a two punch combination.
Partio checks a low kick from Kettu.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kettu throws a chopping leg kick but Partio manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kettu lands a body shot.
Partio misses with a wild body shot.
Kettu scores with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Kettu.
Kettu shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Partio eats them both and turns towards Kettu to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kettu misses with a body shot. #T2#
Kettu avoids the body shot from Partio.
Kettu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Partio is out of range.
Partio gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kettu throws out a powerful jab.#CL#
Partio gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Partio fails to pull guard. #BC2#
Kettu breaks the clinch.
Partio moves out of range as Kettu strikes.
Kettu looks to land a left hand but Partio moved out of range nicely.
Partio looks to score with a jab to the body but Kettu is just out of range.
Kettu throws out a counter right but Partio avoids it with no problem.
Kettu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Partio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kettu just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromPartio.
Kettu takes one to the side of the head.
Partio keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Partio misses the shot to the body.
Kettu jabs at Partio's body.
Kettu misses with an uppercut
and Partio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That kick from Kettu tenderised Partio's leg. Partio is trying to keep his angry face on.#T3#
Kettu misses with a looping right.
Partio swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Kettu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Partio, pushing him back against the cage.
Partio pushes Kettu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Partio misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kettu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kettu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Partio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Partio lands a right hand.
Partio misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kettu has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Partio seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kettu can turn it around.
Kettu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kettu misses with the head strike.
Partio pushes Kettu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Partio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Partio misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kettu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kettu digs a right hand underneath Partio's ribcage. Partio let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Partio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kettu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kettu scores with a hook to the body.
A short body shot lands from Partio as the two fighters clinch.
Kettu throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Partio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Partio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Partio. #BC#
Partio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kettu throws out a leg kick but Partio moves out of range and Kettu only half commits.
Kettu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Partio on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jab, jab by Partio - just one landing.
Partio moves out of range as Kettu strikes.
As Kettu tries to get set, Partio tries to push him back and clinch up but Kettu manages to avoid the attempt.
Kettu scores with a nice right hand.
Kettu moves away from the strike by Partio.
Partio throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kettu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kettu lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Partio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kettu throws a leg kick that misses.
Partio thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kettu lands a slapping body shot.
Kettu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Partio.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Esa Kettu 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#
Nice jab there from Kettu.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Partio.
Partio looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Partio checks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Partio on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Partio bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kettu's head backwards.
A head kick from Partio lands but Kettu takes it in his stride.
Esa Kettu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kettu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Partio looks for the body kick but Kettu saw that one coming.
Kettu tries to clinch but Partio moves out of range.
Kettu needs to keep his hands up - Partio had a free shot at his head there.
Decent striking displayed by Partio there.
Kettu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Partio is out of range and Kettu settles back down.
Partio checks the leg kick nicely there.
Partio swings away with a body shot that misses
and Partio takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kettu misses with a hook
and Partio counters with an outside leg kick.
Kettu ducks under a wild hook from Partio.
Kettu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Partio.#CL#
Partio clinches up with Kettu and pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Kettu misses with some punches.
Kettu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Partio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Partio lands a right hand.
Polliisi Partio has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kettu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Partio backwards. #BC2#
Kettu manages to break the clinch.
Partio throws a leg kick but Kettu checks it.
Partio fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kettu throws a wild body kick that Partio sees coming a mile off.
Partio staying out of range there.
A leg kick checked by Kettu.
Partio checks the leg kick.
Partio works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Partio scoring well with a low kick there.
Partio throws a body kick that misses
and Kettu counters with a slapping leg kick.
Partio tries to clinch but Kettu moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kettu throws a wild body kick that Partio sees coming a mile off.
Kettu misses with a leg kick
enabling Partio to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Partio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kettu.
Partio tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL2#
Kettu gets a clinch. #BC2#
Kettu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kettu missing with a left hand there. Partio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kettu connects with an inside leg kick.
Partio scores with a spinning back kick!
Partio staying out of range there.
Kettu misses with an uppercut. Partio saw that one coming.
Partio looks to land a body kick but Kettu moved away.
Kettu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Partio was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kettu connects with a looping right hand.
Kettu moves forwards but Partio connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Partio rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kettu counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Partio looks to score with a jab to the body but Kettu is just out of range.
Kettu wants to clinch.#T3#
Kettu keeps the fight on the outside.
Kettu was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Partio throws a leg kick
and Kettu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kettu takes one to the side of the head.
Partio takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kettu is looking to slow Partio down with leg kicks.
Kettu loads up on a big right hand but Partio slips the punch.
A quick step to the side and Partio tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Partio ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Partio scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Partio takes one on the button.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kettu.
Kettu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kettu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kettu misses with a wild body shot.
Partio is looking to counter the offense by Kettu and move into the clinch.
Partio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kettu.
The fight stays on the outside here - Partio looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Kettu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kettu lands with a right hand.
Partio darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kettu ducks under a wild hook from Partio.
Kettu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Partio.
A head kick misses from Partio.
Partio tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kettu wants to clinch up but Partio keeps it at a distance.
Kettu lands an overhand right.
Partio takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Partio is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Partio thuds his right hand into Kettu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Partio.
Partio looks to throw the jab but Kettu is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Some wild striking there from Partio.
Partio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kettu.
Kettu throws a hook but Partio avoids it easily.
Partio fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kettu just manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Esa Kettu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice uppercut lands for Partio. That snapped Kettu's head back.
A jab from Partio does it's job there.
Kettu looks to score with a jab to the body but Partio is just out of range.
Partio tries to counter by clinching up but Kettu breaks away and moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Kettu.
Kettu scores with a decent looking hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kettu.
Partio pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kettu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Partio takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kettu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Partio's hands.
Partio avoids the body shot from Kettu.
Kettu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Partio ducks under a wild hook from Kettu.
Kettu throws a low kick, looking for Partio's leg but Partio calmly moves out of range.
Partio swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kettu is looking to chop away at Partio's legs.
Partio throws a head kick that misses.
Kettu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Partio misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Partio just misses with a punch to the body.
Kettu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kettu thuds a left hand into Partio's body.
Partio scores with a push kick.
Partio blocks a jab.
Kettu just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromPartio.
Kettu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Partio looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kettu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Partio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Partio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kettu.
Kettu scores with a leg kick.
Partio throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2#
Kettu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Partio looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Partio working aggressively here.
Partio softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Partio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Partio tries to throw a body punch but Kettu avoids it by throwing Partio back against the cage.
Polliisi Partio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kettu lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kettu. #TD#
Partio pulls guard successfully. #SUB#
Partio escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kettu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Partio throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kettu uses it to pass to side control.
Partio is looking for a sweep.
Kettu connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Partio some visible discomfort.
Partio tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kettu wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kettu is chipping away with strikes.
Partio tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kettu wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Kettu working the head with strikes.
Partio on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Kettu working the ground and pound but Partio is defending the strikes.
Kettu blocks the strikes from Partio.
Kettu is putting a hurting on Partio here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kettu throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Kettu in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
An elbow from Kettu crashes against the mat.
Partio is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to 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. Kettu connects with a nice short shot to Partio's temple. #SUB#
Partio is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kettu pulls his head out easily.
Kettu is nestled in close to Partio, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T4#
Kettu is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Partio is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kettu's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kettu's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Partio is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kettu has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Partio working for a choke but Kettu is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kettu trying to control the hands but Partio breaks the grip.
Kettu trying to get back to his feet but Partio is in full control for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Esa Kettu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kettu has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Esa Kettu!

During a confident post fight interview, Esa Kettu thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: CEC 658     
Date:   May 22, 2019
#R1#
Kettu misses with an uppercut.
Kettu connects with a crisp jab.
Kettu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kettu moves out of range of the strikes.
Batty throws an overhand right that lands on Kettu's shoulder, as Kettu tries to avoid the shot.
Kettu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Batty.
Batty fails with a takedown attempt.
Kettu looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A lazy body kick from Batty
and Kettu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kettu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kettu scores with a leg kick.
Kettu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kettu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kettu throws a jab when Batty was well out of range.
Batty lands a jab to Kettu's midsection.
Batty tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kettu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Batty momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Batty misses with a body kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Batty 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.
Kettu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Batty tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Kettu checks a leg kick.
Kettu jabs Batty right on the nose. Batty blinks but takes it well.
Batty swings for the body but Kettu moves out of range.
Kettu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kettu takes one to the side of the head.
Batty wants to clinch
and Kettu counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice body kick from Batty.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kettu checks a leg kick.
Batty throws a hook but Kettu blocks it.
Kettu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kettu misses with a straight right.
Kettu misses with a low kick.
A big right from Kettu misses.
Batty is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A leg kick checked by Kettu.
Kettu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Batty throws a lazy right hand but Kettu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kettu feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kettu misses with a wild body shot.
Esa Kettu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Batty bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kettu on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2#
Batty uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kettu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Batty tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kettu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A head kick misses from Kettu.
Kettu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kettu defending well as Batty loads up on a big left hand.
Kettu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kettu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Roy Batty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Batty is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kettu lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Batty has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Batty and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Batty misses with an uppercut
and Kettu counters with a nice body shot.
Batty moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Batty shoots in and drives through. Kettu sprawls well.
Batty ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kettu moves away.
Kettu scores with a nice head shot.
Batty throws a lazy uppercut
and Kettu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#
Batty is rocked!
Batty walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Kettu! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Esa Kettu!
A relieved looking Esa Kettu 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: CEC 653     
Date:   Apr 24, 2019
#R1#
Trotter throws a jab but it's blocked by Kettu. #TD#
Trotter shoots in and gets a takedown into Kettu's guard.
Kettu keeping moving, preventing Trotter from controlling successfully.
Kettu pulls Trotter in close to prevent any damage.
Kettu wants to stand but Trotter is controlling the position.
Trotter wants to control from the top but Kettu keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kettu wants to stand up but Trotter is controlling him. #T1#
Trotter is fighting to break Kettu's control of his arms but Kettu is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB#
Trotter is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kettu is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kettu has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Trotter is looking for a triangle but Kettu pushes his legs off easily.
Trotter being controlled here, momentarily.
Kettu trying to control but Trotter is working from the bottom. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kettu trying to stand up but can't free himself from Trotter's guard.
Trotter being controlled here, momentarily.
Kettu has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Trotter is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Trotter shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kettu throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Trotter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Kettu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kettu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Trotter.
Trotter throws a series of punches but Kettu moves out of range.
Kettu misses with a head kick.
Nice uppercut there from Trotter.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kettu.
Jab from Kettu.
Kettu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Trotter was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Trotter tries to clinch there but Kettu circles away.
Esa Kettu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kettu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Trotter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kettu.
Nice shot by Trotter.
Trotter blocks a jab.
Esa Kettu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trotter looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kettu looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kettu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kettu. Trotter shrugs it off though.
Kettu throws a series of punches but Trotter avoids them all with ease.
A cross from Trotter lands.
Kettu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kettu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kettu misses with a looping left.
Trotter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Trotter takes one to the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Trotter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Trotter shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kettu defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Esa Kettu dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Kettu connects with a right hand. Trotter shakes it off.
Trotter moves away from the strike by Kettu.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kettu.
Kettu looks to land a left hand but Trotter moved out of range nicely.
Trotter attempts a counter takedown but Kettu avoids it well and moves away.
Kettu staying out of range there.
Kettu misses with a hook. Trotter ducked under it nicely.
Trotter feinted with a counter takedown.
Trotter misses with a series of wild punches.
Kettu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trotter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kettu was well out of range. Poor timing from Trotter.
Kettu missing with a left hand there. Trotter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Trotter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kettu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trotter. #T1#
Kettu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Trotter.
Kettu scores with the left hand. Trotter knows he should have avoided that one.
Kettu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Trotter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kettu.
Kettu throws a big counter head kick but Trotter avoids it with no problem.
Trotter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kettu.
Trotter lands a body shot.
Trotter drops his hands momentarily and Kettu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kettu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kettu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Trotter looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kettu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kettu tries a low kick but Trotter avoids it.
Trotter half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kettu misses with a hook.
Trotter misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kettu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Trotter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Kettu stuffs the takedown.
Kettu lands with an overhand left.
Trotter takes one on the chin but seems OK. #ROC2#
Trotter is rocked!
Kettu is stalking Trotter. Trotter circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Kettu, and it's lights out! Trotter really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Esa Kettu!
Esa Kettu thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Alonzo Trotter was interviewed post fight and said 'Sorry dudes'.

 

Event: CEC 650     
Date:   Apr 03, 2019
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Kettu.
Logan is looking to slow Kettu down with leg kicks.
Kettu misses with a hook. Logan ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Logan! But no joy.
Nice shot by Kettu.#CUT#
It looks like Frankie Logan has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Logan. Kettu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kettu 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.
Kettu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Logan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Logan lands a glancing blow to the side of Kettu's head.
Logan's coach down at Far-Q Fight Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Logan's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Frankie Logan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Logan misses with a straight right.
A clash of legs there as Logan blocks the low kick.
A right-left combo lands from Logan.
Logan throws a right hand that misses
and Kettu counters with a stiff right hand.
Logan looks to score with a jab to the body but Kettu is just out of range.
Logan cracks Kettu with a right hand to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Logan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Logan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kettu.
Kettu throwing a counter right hand but Logan manages to avoid it.
Logan looks to land a left hand but Kettu moved out of range nicely.
Kettu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Logan.
Logan lands with a right hand. #T1#
Kettu misses with a looping right.
Kettu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Logan moves away.
Logan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kettu misses with a wild combination.
Kettu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jab, jab by Kettu - just one landing.
Logan defending well as Kettu loads up on a big left hand.
Logan tries a quick counter leg kick but Kettu is wise to it.
Kettu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kettu connects with an inside leg kick.
Kettu misses with a wild body shot.
Kettu moves forwards but Logan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Logan works the jab nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kettu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Logan throws a head kick but Kettu moves out of range. #T2#
Kettu ducks under a wild hook from Logan.
Kettu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Logan throws a hook but Kettu avoids it easily.
Kettu cracks the inside of Logan's front leg. #CL2#
Logan clinches up against the cage.
Kettu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kettu lands with a short shot to the head.
Logan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kettu tries a body shot but Logan blocks it.
Logan tries to break the clinch but Kettu is controlling the position.
Kettu lands a shoulder strike.
Logan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Logan prevents a body shot from Kettu.
Kettu misses with a punch to the body.
Kettu throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Logan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kettu lands a really nice looking cross but Logan seems unphased.
Some wild striking there from Logan.
Logan scores with a jab to the jaw.#T3#
Kettu connects with a single shot there.
An inside leg kick lands from Logan.
Logan slips under a jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kettu!
Kettu does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A big left from Logan misses.
Logan scores with a nice right hand.
No joy there for Logan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kettu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Logan in his tracks.
Nice defenses there by Kettu.
Logan scores with a jab to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Logan moves away from the strike by Kettu.
Logan blocks a jab.
Logan scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Logan throws a jab but it's blocked by Kettu.
Logan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kettu circles away quickly and effectively.#T4#
Kettu blocks a jab.
Logan throws a hook but Kettu avoids it easily.
Logan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kettu.
Logan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kettu had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Logan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kettu takes one to the side of the head.
Logan moves forwards but Kettu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice jab there from Kettu.
Kettu missing with a left hand there. Logan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Logan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kettu slips a jab from Logan.
Logan throws an overhand right that lands on Kettu's shoulder, as Kettu tries to avoid the shot.
Kettu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Logan manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Logan misses.
Kettu missing with a left hand there. Logan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Logan misses with a lunging right hand
and Kettu counters with a nice uppercut.
Logan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Frankie Logan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Frankie Logan's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Kettu misses the shot to the body.
Logan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Logan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kettu on the side of the head.
Sloppy strikes from Logan. Those never looked like landing.
Nice body punch from Kettu.
Logan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kettu throws out the jab.
A big right from Kettu misses.
Logan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Logan misses with an uppercut
enabling Kettu to counter with a crisp jab.
Logan lands a nice shot to the body.
Logan throws a hook but Kettu avoids it easily.
Kettu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Logan misses the jab.
Kettu scores with a nice strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Logan walks into a stiff left hand from Kettu.
Logan throws a hook but Kettu avoids it easily.
Kettu throws an overhand right that lands on Logan's shoulder, as Logan tries to avoid the shot.
Logan lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Logan throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Kettu to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#
Logan is rocked!
Logan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kettu.
Logan is still on wobbly legs! Can Kettu finish him?
Logan tries a low kick but Kettu avoids it.
Kettu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Logan.
Logan connects with the punch.
Logan seems to have recovered his senses.
Logan throws a jab but it's blocked by Kettu.
Kettu misses with an uppercut
and Logan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Logan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kettu connects with a single shot there.
Kettu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Logan.
Kettu cracks Logan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kettu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kettu is looking to slow Logan down with leg kicks.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice jab there from Logan.
Kettu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T2#
Kettu looks to land a right hand but Logan moved out of range.
A swing and a miss from Kettu.
Logan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Logan misses with a straight right.
A little feinted left hand from Kettu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kettu moves in looking to clinch but Logan pushes him off.
Frankie Logan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Logan looks to land a combination but Kettu avoids it well.
A big right from Kettu misses.
Logan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kettu feints and then cracks Logan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Logan down.
Kettu blocks a jab.
Kettu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kettu misses with a hook. Logan ducked under it nicely.
Logan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Logan lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Logan lands a slapping body shot.
Kettu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Logan is out of range and Kettu settles back down.
Kettu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Logan.#T3#
Logan throws a looping overhand right but Kettu ducks down to avoid it.
Logan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kettu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Logan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Logan moves away from the strike by Kettu.
Logan looks to score with a jab to the body but Kettu is just out of range.
Kettu feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kettu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Logan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Logan misses with a hook
letting Kettu counter with a right hand.
Kettu tries a low kick but Logan avoids it.
A combination from Logan does no damage.
Logan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kettu counters with a thumping low kick.
Kettu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Logan misses with a straight left.
Logan lands a glancing blow to the side of Kettu's head.
Logan moves out of range as Kettu strikes.
Kettu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some bone on bone action there as Kettu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Good leg kick by Kettu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Logan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kettu lands with a nice body kick.
Kettu misses with a hook.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Logan crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kettu - the referee stops the clock and Logan gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kettu. Logan manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Logan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kettu counters with a nice uppercut.
Logan misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Logan throws a series of punches but Kettu avoids them all with ease.
Logan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Logan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Logan lands with an uppercut that bounces Kettu off the cage and back into range.
Logan loads up on a big right hand but Kettu slips the punch.
Kettu throws a leg kick but Logan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kettu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
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 Esa Kettu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Frankie Logan's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kettu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Logan.
Kettu looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kettu blocks the body kick.
Logan tried to score with a low kick but Kettu checks it.
Logan misses with a hook. Kettu ducked under it nicely.
Logan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kettu.
Logan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kettu counters with a stiff right hand.
Kettu throws a jab when Logan was well out of range.
Kettu takes a swing at Logan's ribcage but misses.
Kettu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Logan slips a jab from Kettu.
Kettu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Logan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kettu.
A jab from Kettu does it's job there.
A leg kick checked by Kettu.
Logan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kettu.
Kettu throwing a counter right hand but Logan manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Logan misses its intended target. #T1#
Logan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Logan throws out a loose jab but Kettu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kettu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Logan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kettu throws a leg kick but Logan sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kettu throws a chopping leg kick but Logan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kettu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Logan misses with a looping left.
Kettu throws the left hand but Logan avoids the punch easily.
Logan cracks Kettu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Logan throws the left hand but Kettu avoids the punch easily.
Logan throws a shot from downtown. Kettu moves away and avoids it.
Kettu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Logan.
Kettu throws an overhand right that lands on Logan's shoulder, as Logan tries to avoid the shot.
Kettu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kettu looks to land a left hand but Logan moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Logan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kettu. That did some damage!
Logan moves out of range of the leg kick from Kettu.
Kettu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Logan moves away from the strike by Kettu.
Logan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Kettu counter with a right hand.
Kettu lands a lovely overhand right.
Logan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Logan throws a big shot that misses.
Logan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kettu throws a hook but Logan avoids it easily.
Kettu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Logan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Logan throws an overhand right that lands on Kettu's shoulder, as Kettu tries to avoid the shot.
Logan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Kettu misses the target.
Kettu misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Kettu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Logan moves away.
Kettu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Logan lands with a right hand.
Kettu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Logan.
Kettu connects with a crisp jab.
Kettu looks to throw the jab but Logan is out of range.
Logan scores with the left hand. Kettu knows he should have avoided that one.
A jab from Logan misses.
Kettu defending well as Logan loads up on a big left hand.
Kettu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Logan.
Logan tests Kettu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab lands there for Logan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Logan lunges at Kettu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kettu's hand. #T4#
Logan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kettu throws a sloppy head kick and Logan moves out of range easily.
A nice combination there by Kettu.
Kettu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kettu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Logan.
Logan throws a body shot but no joy.
Kettu misses with the combination.
Logan feints a counter leg kick.
Kettu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kettu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Logan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kettu has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kettu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kettu lands a nice hook to Logan's body. Logan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kettu connects with an inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Esa Kettu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kettu has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Frankie Logan!

A victorious Frankie Logan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: ABW 191 Reign - Grace     
Date:   Jan 17, 2019
#R1#
Kettu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hakekia! But no joy.
Hakekia takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hakekia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kettu.
Kettu connects with the punch.
Kettu throws the kick towards the body but Hakekia avoids it.
Hakekia lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A swing and a miss from Kettu.
Good exchange - Kettu coming out on top.
Hakekia steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kettu. That one must have hurt.
Hakekia connects with an inside leg kick.
Kettu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kettu looks to land a right hand but Hakekia moved out of range.
Kettu scores with the left hand. Hakekia knows he should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kettu throws a body shot but no joy.
Kettu takes one to the side of the head.
Hakekia thumps Kettu with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hakekia.
Kettu throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Good work by Kettu as he checks the leg kick.
Hakekia fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kettu.
Kettu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hakekia missing with a left hand there. Kettu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hakekia throws a lazy uppercut
and Kettu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kettu connects with a right hand. Hakekia shakes it off.
Kettu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hakekia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kettu.
Hakekia has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kettu finds it's way round the side to connect with Hakekia's head.
Nice defenses there by Hakekia.
Hakekia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kettu takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hakekia fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kettu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hakekia connects with a solid leg kick.
Hakekia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kettu.
Kettu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hakekia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slow jab from Hakekia misses its intended target.
Kettu 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.
Hakekia misses with a kick to the body. #T2#
Hakekia feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kettus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hakekia takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hakekia fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kettu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kettu moves out of range of the leg kick from Hakekia.
A big left from Kettu misses.
Hakekia dips to his left and cracks Kettu with an uppercut!
Kettu swings for the body but Hakekia moves out of range.
Hakekia just misses with a punch to the body.
It appears Kettu was looking to counter with a kick there.
Kettu throws out a powerful jab.
Kettu scores with a hook to the body. Hakekia takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kettu throws a low kick, looking for Hakekia's leg but Hakekia calmly moves out of range.
Hakekia throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hakekia takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hakekia throws a looping overhand right but Kettu ducks down to avoid it.
Kettu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kettu lands a nice shot that snaps Hakekia's head back.
Kettu looks to land a right hand but Hakekia moved out of range.
Kettu jabs at Hakekia's body.
Kettu is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T3#
Kettu moves out of range as Hakekia throws a body kick.
Hakekia misses with a wild body shot.
Hakekia throws a solid leg kick but Kettu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hakekia.
A good leg kick by Hakekia.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hakekia.
Kettu blocks a leg kick.
Kettu looks to score with a jab to the body but Hakekia is just out of range.
Kettu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hakekia looks to throw the jab but Kettu is out of range.
Hakekia throws a quick inside leg kick.
Donk. Hakekia catches Kettu right on the button with a cross.
Hakekia connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kettu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hakekia pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kettu is out of range and Hakekia settles back down.
A leg kick checked by Hakekia.
Kettu misses the shot to the body.
Hakekia stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kettu throws a leg kick but Hakekia sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T4#
Hakekia moves out of range as Kettu strikes.
Kettu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kettu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hakekia motions for Kettu to come forward. Hakekia throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kettu misses the jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kettu.
Kettu lands a really nice looking cross but Hakekia seems unphased.
Hakekia blocks a jab.
Kettu throws a shot to the body.
Kettu walks into a straight right hand from Hakekia.
Kettu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hakekia. Hakekia obviously looking to wear him down.
Kettu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hakekia checks it well.
Hakekia appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hakekia looks to land a left hand but Kettu moved out of range nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kettu thumps Hakekia with a low kick.
Kettu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hakekia.
Kettu swings widly with a right hand
and Hakekia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hakekia tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
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 Esa Kettu will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Hakekia slips under a jab.
Kettu misses with an uppercut. Hakekia saw that one coming.
Hakekia ducks under a wild hook from Kettu.
Hakekia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice straight punches there by Kettu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kettu.
Hakekia misses with a low kick.
Hakekia looks to land a right hand but Kettu moved out of range.
Hakekia swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kettu connects with the punch.
Hakekia throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kettu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kettu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hakekia was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kettu jabs Hakekia right on the nose. Hakekia blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kettu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hakekia moves out of range of the body kick from Kettu.
An inside leg kick from Hakekia misses.
Kettu throws a low kick but Hakekia avoids it.
Hakekia swings for the body but Kettu moves out of range. #T1#
Kettu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hakekia.
Kettu misses with a body shot.
Hakekia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hakekia lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hakekia lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hakekia scores with a jab. Kettu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Kettu blocks the leg kick.
Hakekia ducks under a wild hook from Kettu.
Kettu throws a poor cross that misses
and Hakekia counters with a straight right hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kettu.
A big right from Hakekia misses.
Kettu connects with the punch.
Hakekia throws a leg kick but Kettu sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kettu feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kettu misses with a wild body shot.
Kettu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hakekia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hakekia swings widly with a right hand
and Kettu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kettu on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kettu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hakekias jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#ROC#
Hakekia is rocked!
Nice defenses there by Kettu.
Good work by Kettu as he checks the leg kick.
Hakekia feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kettu's calf.
Kettu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hakekia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kettu.
Kettu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hakekia.
Hakekia tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A telegraphed right hand from Kettu misses the target.
Hakekia connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hakekia connects with an inside leg kick.
Kettu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hakekia.
Hakekia misses with a body shot.
Kettu dodges the punch combination from Hakekia.
Hakekia scores with a nice strike.#T3#
A jab from Kettu misses.
Hakekia dips to his left and cracks Kettu with an uppercut!
Kettu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hakekia throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kettu throwing a counter right hand but Hakekia manages to avoid it.
Alika Hakekia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hakekia misses with a low kick.
Hakekia lands the left hand.
Kettu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kettu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kettu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kettu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hakekia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kettu.
Kettu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kettu misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Hakekia throws a jab when Kettu was well out of range.
Kettu is looking to counter punch.
Kettu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kettu looks to throw the jab but Hakekia is out of range.
Kettu backing away here, and Hakekia unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hakekia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kettu was well out of range. Poor timing from Hakekia.
Kettu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hakekia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kettu.
Hakekia only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Good exchange - Hakekia coming out on top.
A good leg kick by Hakekia.
Kettu thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Kettu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A body shot lands from Kettu. #BC#
Kettu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hakekia takes one to the chin there.
Kettu throws a body punch but Hakekia moves out of range.
Hakekia blocks the body kick.
Decent striking displayed by Hakekia there.
Kettu jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
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 Esa Kettu will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kettu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kettu. Hakekia shrugs it off though.
Hakekia fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hakekia has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kettu throws a shot from downtown. Hakekia moves away and avoids it.
Kettu takes a swing at Hakekia's ribcage but misses.
Esa Kettu is winning the standup battle so far.
Kettu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hakekia misses with a body shot.
Kettu throws a hook but Hakekia blocks it.
Kettu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hakekia throws out the jab.
Hakekia cracks a nice hook into Kettu's ribs.
Kettu misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kettu digs a good hook to Hakekia's body.
Kettu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kettu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hakekia on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kettu throws a jab but it's blocked by Hakekia.
Hakekia has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kettu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hakekia.#T1#
Hakekia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kettu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kettu throws a body punch but Hakekia moves out of range.
Kettu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hakekia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hakekia tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hakekia misses with a left hand
and Kettu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kettu checks a leg kick.
Kettu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hakekia.
Kettu slips under a jab.#CL2#
Hakekia has Kettu up against the cage in a clinch.
Hakekia throws a head punch that misses.
Hakekia throws a head punch that misses.
Hakekia looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hakekia misses with a body punch. #BC#
Kettu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kettu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hakekia.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kettu.#T2#
A big right from Kettu misses.
Hakekia takes a swing at Kettu's ribcage but misses.
Hakekia tries a low kick but Kettu avoids it.
Hakekia takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hakekia bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kettu's head backwards.
Hakekia checks a leg kick.
Kettu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hakekia's hands.
Kettu lands with a right hand.
Kettu throws a shot to the body.
Kettu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hakekia defending well as Kettu loads up on a big left hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Kettu blocks the leg kick.
Kettu lands a lovely overhand right.
Hakekia thows a leg kick but Kettu checks it
enabling Kettu to counter with a crisp jab.
Hakekia is still on wobbly legs! Can Kettu finish him?
Nice straight punches there by Kettu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kettu.
Kettu looks to land a right hand but Hakekia moved out of range.
Kettu circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Hakekia to the canvas! Hakekia doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Kettu keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Esa Kettu!
Esa Kettu tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

 

Event: ABW 184 Reynold - Verygood     
Date:   Dec 18, 2018
#R1#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kettu crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from OByrne - the referee stops the clock and Kettu gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says OByrne. Kettu manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
OByrne goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Joseph OByrne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
OByrne fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kettu, pushing him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Kettu. #BC2#
OByrne breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kettu misses with a looping left.
And OByrne responds with a good body kick, but Kettu manages to step out the way in time.
OByrne's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kettu under the eye.
Kettu's jab looks to have found its range, popping OByrne under the eye.
Kettu misses with an uppercut.
OByrne misses with a body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kettu. That's going to slow OByrne down.
Kettu swings for the body but OByrne moves out of range.
OByrne is trying to counter with his kicks.
Kettu punishes OByrne's body with a nice straight punch.
Kettu throws a lazy right hand but OByrne sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
OByrne takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kettu throws a sloppy head kick and OByrne moves out of range easily.
OByrne throws out a counter right but Kettu avoids it with no problem.
Kettu checks a leg kick.
OByrne moves out of range of the body kick from Kettu.
OByrne throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T1#
Good leg kick by OByrne there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kettu throws an off balance right hand
and OByrne finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
OByrne keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kettu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
OByrne lands a nice hook to Kettu's body. Kettu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kettu. OByrne does a little dance to reset his feet.
OByrne slips a straight right by Kettu.#CL2#
OByrne has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kettu blocks a body shot from OByrne.
Kettu swings wildly with an uppercut but OByrne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kettu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kettu misses with some punches.
Kettu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
OByrne lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A body shot lands from OByrne.
Nice body punch from Kettu - that landed with a thud.
Kettu swings wildly with an uppercut but OByrne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kettu 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.#T2#
OByrne blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kettu tries a body shot but OByrne blocks it.
OByrne misses with a body punch.
Kettu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kettu misses with a short punch on the inside.
OByrne blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
OByrne lands a hook that snaps the head of Kettu backwards.
Kettu misses with a hook from the clinch.
OByrne lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
OByrne breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Kettu. That snapped OByrne's head back.
Kettu has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by OByrne.
OByrne throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kettu counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kettu throws a body kick that misses.
OByrne thuds his shin into the meat of Kettu's side.
OByrne looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A clash of legs there as Kettu blocks the low kick.
OByrne throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
OByrne keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
OByrne scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kettu doesn't seem bothered though.
Kettu misses with a body shot.
It seemed like OByrne was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kettu loads up on a big right hand but OByrne slips the punch.
OByrne scores with a decent looking hook.
OByrne misses with a body shot.
OByrne blocks a jab.
Kettu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from OByrne.
OByrne blocks a jab.
Kettu throws a lazy right hand but OByrne sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kettu on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kettu slips a jab and a cross from OByrne.
OByrne tries a low kick but Kettu avoids it.
Kettu is looking to score with low kicks.
OByrne throws a solid leg kick but Kettu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at OByrne.
OByrne ducks under a wild hook from Kettu.#T4#
Kettu swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kettu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
OByrne pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kettu is out of range and OByrne settles back down.
Kettu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
OByrne throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kettu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
OByrne catches Kettu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
OByrne connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice defenses there by Kettu.
Kettu moves out of range of the leg kick from OByrne.
Kettu throws a hook but OByrne avoids it easily.
OByrne chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kettu can pounce on him.
OByrne avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
OByrne tries a quick counter leg kick but Kettu is wise to it.
Kettu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kettu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kettu.
OByrne lands with a shot to the body.
Kettu scores with a decent looking hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Joseph OByrne will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
OByrne tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kettu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by OByrne. OByrne obviously looking to wear him down.
OByrne lands with a right hand.
OByrne throws a leg kick but Kettu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kettu throws a leg kick but OByrne sees it coming and checks it nicely.
OByrne lands a lovely overhand right.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
OByrne lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kettu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
OByrne lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
OByrne escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kettu. OByrne does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kettu lands a jab to the nose.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kettu misses with an uppercut
and OByrne counters with a nice body shot.
OByrne fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kettu checks it well.
Kettu misses with a looping right.
OByrne lands with a nice body punch.
Kettu will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T1#
OByrne circles away from the clinch attempt.
OByrne avoids a kick to the body.
Kettu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kettu lets loose with a powerful body kick. OByrne will feel that in the morning.
OByrne misses with a body kick.
OByrne looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kettu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Joseph OByrne seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kettu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kettu misses the shot to the body.
OByrne feints and then cracks Kettu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kettu down.
OByrne has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kettu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
OByrne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by OByrne!
Kettu blocks a low kick nicely.
OByrne throws a body kick that misses.
A solid body kick from Kettu. #T2#
OByrne bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kettu takes a swing at OByrne's ribcage but misses.
OByrne fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Kettu misses.
Kettu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
OByrne tries to land a leg kick but Kettu saw it coming and moves away.
Kettu misses with an uppercut. OByrne saw that one coming.
OByrne doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
OByrne fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
OByrne throws a jab but it's blocked by Kettu.
OByrne bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kettu throws a leg kick but OByrne sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kettu looks to throw the jab but OByrne is out of range. #CL#
Kettu clinches.
Kettu gets through OByrne's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kettu can't find room to land a body shot as OByrne controls the action.
Kettu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
OByrne blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Kettu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kettu tries to throw a body punch but OByrne avoids it by throwing Kettu back against the cage.
OByrne tries a body shot but Kettu blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for OByrne.
OByrne scores with a shoulder strike.
Kettu lands an uppercut.
Kettu throws a head punch that misses.
Kettu blocks a body shot from OByrne.
Kettu gets through OByrne's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Kettu.
OByrne lands a nice shot to the body.
OByrne doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kettu lands a nice uppercut.
Kettu misses with a short punch on the inside.
OByrne lands with a right to the head.
Kettu swings wildly with an uppercut but OByrne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kettu blocks the elbow strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T4#
Kettu tries to throw a body punch but OByrne avoids it by throwing Kettu back against the cage.
OByrne blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kettu lands a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from OByrne fails to land.
Kettu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
OByrne lands a left hand.
OByrne softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
OByrne is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kettu is keeping busy.
Kettu working aggressively here.
Kettu blocks a body shot from OByrne.
OByrne misses with a punch to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, OByrne just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kettu's brow.
Kettu lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kettu.
Kettu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by OByrne.
OByrne lands a shoulder strike.
OByrne blocking some punches.
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 Esa Kettu will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
A jab from Kettu misses.
OByrne throws a wild body kick that Kettu sees coming a mile off.
Kettu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A punch combination from OByrne misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Kettu misses the target.
Kettu misses with a body shot.
Kettu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kettu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good exchange - OByrne coming out on top.
A swing and a miss from OByrne.
OByrne tries to land a body kick
and Kettu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#
It looks like Joseph OByrne has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kettu throws a looping overhand right but OByrne ducks down to avoid it.
OByrne tries to clinch there but Kettu circles away.
OByrne throws a body shot but no joy.
OByrne misses with a head kick.
OByrne is looking to land body kicks.#T1#
Kettu lands a leg kick that knocks OByrne off balance momentarily.
OByrne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kettu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kettu throws an overhand right that lands on OByrne's shoulder, as OByrne tries to avoid the shot.
OByrne bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kettu's head.
Kettu lands a head kick. OByrne smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kettu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kettu misses with a wild body shot.
Kettu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but OByrne moves away.
OByrne connects with an inside leg kick.
Kettu throws a sloppy head kick and OByrne moves out of range easily.
Kettu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kettu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kettu throws a hook but OByrne avoids it easily.
OByrne throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
OByrne tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kettu is able to avoid easily.
OByrne looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
OByrne scoring well with a low kick there.
Kettu ducks right into an uppercut from OByrne.
OByrne scores with a jab.
OByrne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kettu manages to avoid it.
Kettu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
OByrne swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kettu misses with a low kick.
OByrne slips under a jab.
Kettu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A little jabbing left from OByrne on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
OByrne gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A left hand lands to the body for OByrne.
Kettu has a couple of punches blocked by OByrne.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kettu.
Kettu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kettu scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
OByrne throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kettu swings wildly with an uppercut but OByrne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kettu working aggressively here.
Kettu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with OByrne's elbow.
Kettu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
OByrne is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kettu is keeping busy.
Kettu blocking some punches.
OByrne tries a body shot but Kettu blocks it.
OByrne misses with a punch on the inside.
OByrne lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
OByrne prevents a body shot from Kettu.
OByrne lands a left hand.
Kettu misses with a hook from the clinch.
OByrne blocking some punches.
Kettu misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from OByrne. #BC#
Kettu breaks the clinch. #T4#
OByrne misses with a low kick.
OByrne listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
OByrne with a nice cross.#CL2#
OByrne has closed the distance and engaged Kettu in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
OByrne digs a right hand underneath Kettu's ribcage. Kettu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kettu misses with the head strike.
Kettu throws a head punch that misses.
Kettu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kettu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kettu.
OByrne misses with a short punch on the inside.
OByrne misses with some punches.
Kettu working aggressively here.
Kettu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
OByrne struggles to land a body shot inside as Kettu controls his hands.
Kettu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Kettu on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joseph OByrne.
I think OByrne 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Joseph OByrne!

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

 

Event: ABW 178 Arendse - O'Byrne II     
Date:   Nov 22, 2018
#R1#
Bamalog throws a looping overhand right but Kettu ducks down to avoid it.
Bamalog lands a really nice looking cross but Kettu seems unphased.
Bamalog looks to land a right hand but Kettu moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Kettu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bamalog uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kettu.
Kettu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bamalog throws a leg kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Kettu misses the target.
Bamalog has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kettu is landing a low percentage of strikes.
The fighters circling - Bamalog throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Teke Bamalog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kettu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kettu is looking to score with low kicks.
Kettu misses with a hook.
Kettu misses the jab.
Bamalog tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bamalog motions for Kettu to come forward. Bamalog throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kettu 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.
Bamalog takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kettu blocks a low kick nicely.
Kettu takes a swing at Bamalog's ribcage but misses.
Kettu checks a leg kick.#T1#
Nice body kick from Bamalog.
Kettu connects with an inside leg kick.
Kettu throws a jab when Bamalog was well out of range.
A big left from Kettu misses.
Bamalog throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bamalog lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bamalog lands an overhand right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kettu. Bamalog does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bamalog on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kettu. Kettu obviously looking to wear him down.
Good work by Kettu as he checks the leg kick.
Bamalog keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kettu takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bamalog scores with a kick to the midsection.
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!
Kettu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bamalog.
Bamalog scores with a kick to the body.
Kettu misses with a hook. Bamalog ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Bamalog takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kettu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice body punch from Bamalog.
Bamalog slips a jab from Kettu.
Bamalog fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kettu manages to avoid it.
Bamalog throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kettu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bamalog tries to clinch up but Kettu circles away and keeps his distance.
Bamalog connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kettu. Kettu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kettu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bamalog.
Kettu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kettu looks for the body kick but Bamalog saw that one coming.
Kettu slips a straight right by Bamalog.
Kettu feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kettu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bamalog.
Kettu throwing a counter right hand but Bamalog manages to avoid it.
Bamalog lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kettu looks to land a body kick but Bamalog moved away.
Bamalog scores with a nice strike.#T3#
Kettu misses with an uppercut.
Bamalog looks to land a body kick but Kettu moved away.
An attempted straight right counter from Kettu misses the target.
Kettu loads up on a big right hand but Bamalog slips the punch.
Bamalog misses with a kick to the body.
Kettu misses the jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kettu!
A slow jab from Bamalog misses its intended target.
A solid body kick from Kettu.
Bamalog feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kettu's calf.
Bamalog checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bamalog throws a wild body kick that Kettu sees coming a mile off.
Kettu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Bamalog to counter with a crisp jab.
Kettu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bamalog checks it well.
Bamalog swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kettu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bamalog displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kettu throws out the jab.
Bamalog thinks about the counter body kick.
Bamalog chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kettu can pounce on him. #T4#
Kettu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bamalog throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kettu on the side of the head.
Bamalog throws a shot from downtown. Kettu moves away and avoids it.
Kettu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bamalog.
Bamalog lands a jab to the nose.
Kettu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A cross from Bamalog lands.
Kettu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bamalog jabs Kettu right on the nose. Kettu blinks but takes it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bamalog. Kettu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bamalog scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bamalog throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bamalog swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bamalog misses with a straight right.
Kettu misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Bamalog on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Teke Bamalog dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Bamalog throws a jab when Kettu was well out of range.
Kettu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bamalog motions for Kettu to come forward. Bamalog throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bamalog throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bamalog lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bamalog throws a head kick but Kettu moves out of range.
Bamalog throws a hook to the side of Kettu's head but Kettu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kettu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bamalog slips under a jab.
Teke Bamalog seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bamalog throws a hook but Kettu avoids it easily.
Kettu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bamalog takes a swing at Kettu's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kettu moves out of range as Bamalog throws a body kick.
Bamalog throws out a powerful jab.
Nice cross by Kettu.
Kettu misses with a lunging right hand
and Bamalog counters with a low kick, right behind Kettu 's knee.
Kettu misses with a looping left.#T1#
A thudding body kick lands there by Bamalog!
Kettu looks to throw the jab but Bamalog is out of range.
Bamalog uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kettu.
Bamalog lands a jab to the nose.
Kettu misses with a straight right.
Good exchange - Bamalog coming out on top.
Bamalog avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bamalog does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bamalog scores with the left hand. Kettu knows he should have avoided that one.
Bamalog uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kettu.
Kettu thuds a left hand into Bamalog's body.
Kettu throws a leg kick but Bamalog moved away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bamalog.
Bamalog cracks Kettu with a right hand to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bamalog moves into range and connects with a jab. #T2#
Bamalog scores with a hook to the body. Kettu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bamalog avoids the body shot from Kettu.
Bamalog is looking to chop away at Kettu's legs.
Bamalog connects with a single shot there.
Kettu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bamalog checks a leg kick nicely.
Bamalog has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bamalog connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bamalog scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bamalog throws a wild body kick that Kettu sees coming a mile off.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kettu might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Bamalog gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kettu throws a hook but Bamalog blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Bamalog on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bamalog throws a good cross that connects.
Kettu throws an off balance right hand
and Bamalog finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That kick from Bamalog tenderised Kettu's leg. Kettu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bamalog ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3#
Bamalog scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kettu doesn't seem bothered though.
Kettu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kettu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kettu throws a jab when Bamalog was well out of range.
Bamalog throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kettu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kettu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kettu walks into a jab.
Bamalog scores with a kick to the midsection.
Good leg kick by Bamalog there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bamalog pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bamalog swings widly with a right hand
and Kettu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kettu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bamalog takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bamalog swings for the body but Kettu moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bamalog throws a right hand that misses
and Kettu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Kettu moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bamalog on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A swing and a miss from Kettu.
Kettu throws a jab when Bamalog was well out of range.
Bamalog gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bamalog getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A good leg kick by Kettu.
Kettu blocks a jab.
Kettu throwing a counter right hand but Bamalog manages to avoid it.
Kettu connects with a single shot there.
Bamalog scores with a spinning back kick!
Kettu lands a head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bamalog throws a big shot that misses.
Kettu throws a hook to the side of Bamalog's head but Bamalog sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bamalog fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bamalog connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Teke Bamalog showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bamalog wants to slow Kettu down by chopping away at his legs.
Kettu throws a jab when Bamalog was well out of range.
Bamalog moves out of range of the leg kick from Kettu.
Kettu looks to land a left hand but Bamalog moved out of range nicely.
Kettu looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bamalog with a jab.
Bamalog slips a jab from Kettu.
Bamalog misses with a left hand
enabling Kettu to counter with a crisp jab.
Kettu moves out of range of the body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bamalog.
Bamalog ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kettu moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kettu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bamalog checks it well.
Bamalog throws out a counter right but Kettu avoids it with no problem.
Bamalog tries to land a leg kick but Kettu saw it coming and moves away.
Bamalog throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kettu will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kettu throws a body shot but no joy.
Bamalog lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Bamalog. That snapped Kettu's head back.
Kettu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kettu throws a leg kick
and Bamalog counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bamalog misses with a left hand
and Kettu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bamalog swings widly with a right hand
and Kettu counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheers as Kettu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bamalog doesn't seem phased though.
Bamalog scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kettu throws a lazy right hand but Bamalog sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bamalog uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kettu.
Bamalog lands with a nice body punch.
Kettu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kettu sets himself, and Bamalog steps forward looking for the clinch! Kettu avoids it this time.
Kettu on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kettu ducks under a wild hook from Bamalog.
Jab by Bamalog.
Kettu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2#
Bamalog fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bamalog misses with a wild body shot.
Bamalog lands a nice hook to Kettu's body. Kettu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kettu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kettu throws out a leg kick but Bamalog moves out of range and Kettu only half commits.
A jab from Bamalog misses.
Bamalog drops his hands momentarily and Kettu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Esa Kettu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kettu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bamalog finds it's way round the side to connect with Kettu's head.
Bamalog scores with a head kick. Kettu tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kettu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bamalog.
Kettu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bamalog jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bamalog defending well as Kettu loads up on a big left hand.
A head kick misses from Kettu. #T3#
Bamalog tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bamalog lands a jab to Kettu's midsection.
Bamalog tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kettu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bamalog throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bamalog ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kettu moves away.
Bamalog fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bamalog is looking to chop away at Kettu's legs.
Bamalog misses with a head kick.
Bamalog misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kettu throws out a powerful jab.
Kettu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kettu scoring well with a low kick there. #T4#
Kettu throws a jab but it's blocked by Bamalog.
Kettu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bamalog.
Kettu misses the jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bamalog.
Bamalog scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bamalog lands a jab to the head.
Nice defenses there by Bamalog.
Kettu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bamalog.
Bamalog connects with the punch.
Bamalog waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kettu.
Kettu half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kettu throws a big shot that misses.
Kettu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kettu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bamalog let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Teke Bamalog is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bamalog dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kettu. That did some damage!

And that's the end of the fight!
Teke Bamalog comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bamalog has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teke Bamalog!

After winning the bout, Teke Bamalog thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: ABW 166 McArthur - Jenkins     
Date:   Oct 09, 2018
#R1#
The Human misses with a body shot.
Kettu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Human moves away.
The Human tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kettu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Human.
The Human pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Kettu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kettu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kettu there as he acknowledges the shot.
The Human missing with a left hand there. Kettu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
The Human has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kettu.
Kettu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kettu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Kettu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The Human sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kettu throws out a loose jab but The Human uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kettu throws a lazy right hand but The Human sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The Human steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kettu.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kettu lands a leg kick that knocks The Human off balance momentarily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by The Human.
A telegraphed right hand from Kettu misses the target.
Kettu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kettu moves out of range of the strikes.
The Human throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kettu counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
The Human lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The Human misses with a low kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kettu - that will leave a mark!
The Human throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kettu counters with a straight right hand.
The Human takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kettu throws a head kick that misses.
Kettu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A telegraphed right hand from The Human misses the target.
Kettu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The Human tries to clinch up but Kettu circles away and keeps his distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Kettu misses the target.
Kettu slips a jab from The Human.
The Human is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kettu.
The Human 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.
The Human is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kettu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Human misses with an uppercut. Kettu saw that one coming.
The Human has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kettu finds it's way round the side to connect with The Human's head.
The Human shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kettu throws a body punch but The Human moves out of range.
Kettu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The Human shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kettu swinging wildly here. #T2#
Kettu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The Human lands a nice shot that snaps Kettu's head back.
The fighters circling - The Human throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kettu, right into the meat.
Finn The Human seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Human missing with a left hand there. Kettu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The Human slips a jab and a cross from Kettu.
A big left from The Human misses.
A telegraphed right hand from The Human misses the target.
Decent striking displayed by Kettu there.
Kettu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kettu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The Human misses with a low kick.
The Human misses with a wild body shot.
Kettu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The Human takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The Human on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The Human misses with a lunging right hand
and Kettu counters with a stiff right hand.
The Human throws a lazy right hand but Kettu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Kettu lands a nice hook to The Human's body. The Human takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kettu lands a jab to the nose.
The Human misses the jab.
The Human is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kettu.
The Human misses with a right hand
and Kettu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The Human throws a body punch but Kettu moves out of range.
The Human cracks Kettu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kettu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Human.
A head kick from Kettu lands but The Human takes it in his stride.
Kettu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The Human takes a swing at Kettu's ribcage but misses.
Kettu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kettu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kettu cracks The Human with a good jab.
Kettu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL2#
The Human clinches with his opponent.
The Human blocks an uppercut.
The Human blocks a body shot from Kettu.
The Human taking a breather. #BC#
Kettu manages to break the clinch. #T4#
The Human tries to close the distance and clinch but Kettu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kettu lands an overhand right.
The Human throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kettu jabs at The Human's body.
The Human tries to clinch but Kettu moves away
and Kettu counters with a good low kick that The Human was not able to check.
Kettu scores with a leg kick.
Kettu connects with a good right hand that stumbles The Human. The Human circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The Human with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The Human throws an overhand right that lands on Kettu's shoulder, as Kettu tries to avoid the shot.
Kettu is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Some wild striking there from Kettu.
The Human misses with an uppercut.
Kettu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Human.
Kettu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Human throws out the jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kettu connects with a body shot that sends The Human's belly button to the back.
The Human throws a hook but Kettu blocks it.
The Human chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kettu can pounce on him.
The Human misses with an uppercut. Kettu saw that one coming.
The Human jabs Kettu right on the nose. Kettu blinks but takes it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Esa Kettu dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Kettu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from The Human finds it's way round the side to connect with Kettu's head.
The Human walks into a jab.
The Human scores with a decent looking hook.
Kettu moves out of range as The Human strikes.
Kettu lands a nice shot to the body.
The Human throws a hook but Kettu avoids it easily.
Kettu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Human. Kettu does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Human swings widly with a right hand
and Kettu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice uppercut lands for The Human. That snapped Kettu's head back.
The Human waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kettu.
The Human's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Human is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kettu.
A jab from The Human misses.
It looked like Kettu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from The Human in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
The Human throws a lazy right hand but Kettu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Kettu misses the target.
The Human takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kettu throws a big shot that misses.
The Human on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The Human connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kettu. Kettu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The Human misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Kettu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Human was well out of range. Poor timing from Kettu.
The Human lands the left hand.
Esa Kettu is winning the standup battle so far.
Kettu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The Human misses the body punch
and Kettu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kettu feints a jab promting The Human to slip. Kettu then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. The Human slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kettu connects with a crisp jab.
The Human takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Good shot there by The Human.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kettu. The Human shrugs it off though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kettu thumps The Human with a low kick.
The Human throws out a loose jab but Kettu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kettu moves away from the strike by The Human.
A swing and a miss from The Human.
The Human throws an off balance right hand
and Kettu counters with a nice body shot.
The Human misses with an uppercut.
Kettu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Good shot there by Kettu.
A big right from The Human misses. #T2#
Kettu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kettu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kettu punishes The Human's body with a nice straight punch.
The Human lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The Human misses with a lunging right hand
and Kettu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kettu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Human can do to turn this around?
Nice uppercut there from The Human.
Kettu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The Human misses with a body shot.
Kettu throws a shot to the body.
The Human looks to throw the jab but Kettu is out of range.
Kettu drops his hands momentarily and The Human takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kettu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The Human misses with an uppercut. Kettu saw that one coming.
Kettu looks to score with a jab to the body but The Human is just out of range.
The Human misses with an uppercut.
A quick step to the side and Kettu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kettu lands with a thumping leg kick.
The Human fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kettu on the side of the head.
The Human doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3#
The Human uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The Human tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kettu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The Human has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kettu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Human.
The Human connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kettu momentarily. #ROC2#
Kettu is rocked!
Kettu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Oh Kettu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The Human missing with a left hand there. Kettu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kettu lands a nice hook to The Human's body. The Human takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The Human misses with a left hand
and Kettu counters with a nice kick to the body.
The Human blocks a head kick by Kettu.
The Human fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kettu manages to avoid it.
Kettu ducks right into an uppercut from The Human.
The Human is breathing heavily.
The Human misses with a looping right.
Kettu takes a swing at The Human's ribcage but misses.
The Human throws a low kick but Kettu moves out of range easily.
The Human waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kettu.
The Human rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kettu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of The Human's head.
Kettu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kettu seems to have got his legs back now.
Kettu lands with an uppercut that bounces The Human off the cage and back into range.
Kettu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kettu thuds a left hand into The Human's body.
The Human looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kettu throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The Human looks to score with a jab to the body but Kettu is just out of range.
And Kettu counters with a quick kick to the body but The Human blocks it.
Nice defenses there by Kettu.#T4#
Kettu slips a straight right by The Human.
The Human swings for the body but Kettu moves out of range.
Good leg kick by The Human there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The Human misses with a straight right.
Kettu scores with a nice head shot.
The Human takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The Human blocks the body kick.
The Human shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kettu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A jab from Kettu misses.
The Human stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kettu.
Kettu defending well as The Human loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circling - The Human throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The Human bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kettu's head backwards.
Kettu avoids the body shot from The Human.
Kettu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
The Human has closed the distance and engaged Kettu in a clinch.
Kettu prevents a body shot from The Human.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Esa Kettu dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kettu throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The Human fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kettu manages to avoid it.
Kettu is looking to counter punch.
The Human has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kettu.
Kettu scores with the left hand. The Human knows he should have avoided that one.
The Human misses with a hook
letting Kettu counter with a right hand.
The Human misses with a jab to the body
and Kettu counters with a straight right hand.
The Human fails in his attempt to clinch.
The Human takes one on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from The Human misses the target.
The Human throws a body shot but no joy.
Kettu thinks about countering with a body kick.
Kettu ducks under a wild hook from The Human.
Kettu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Kettu misses the target.
The fighters circle momentarily. The Human darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kettu scores with a shot to the body.
The Human swings widly with a right hand
and Kettu counters with a leg kick.
The Human connects with a looping right hand.
The Human misses with a hook. Kettu ducked under it nicely.
Kettu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The Human throws a lazy right hand but Kettu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
The Human misses with an uppercut
enabling Kettu to counter with a crisp jab.
The Human throws an off balance right hand
and Kettu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The Human takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kettu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Kettu.
The Human walks into a jab.
Kettu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Human is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The Human on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The Human misses with a wild body shot.
The Human misses with a body shot.
Both fighters circling a little - Kettu finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kettu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Human.
Kettu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Human.
The Human throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kettu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Human throws a right hand that misses
letting Kettu counter with a right hand.
Kettu scores with a kick to the midsection.
An inside leg kick from The Human misses.
Kettu fires out a quick counter leg kick but The Human just manages to avoid it.
Finn The Human has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jab, jab by Kettu - just one landing.
The Human misses with a lunging right hand
letting Kettu counter with a right hand.
The Human throws out a leg kick but Kettu moves out of range and The Human only half commits.
Kettu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kettu staying out of range there.
A low kick from The Human misses
enabling Kettu to counter with a crisp jab.
The Human on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kettu ducks under a wild hook from The Human.
The Human tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kettu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kettu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The Human throws the left hand but Kettu avoids the punch easily.
Kettu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The Human takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The Human takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kettu lands a nice hook to The Human's body. The Human takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kettu throws a quick head kick that skims the top of The Human's head.
A good leg kick by Kettu.
A cross from Kettu lands.
Nice defenses there by Kettu.#T3#
Kettu connects with a single shot there.
The Human takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kettu scores with the left hand. The Human knows he should have avoided that one.
The Human drops his hands momentarily and Kettu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The Human scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from The Human.
Kettu with a hook.
Kettu moves out of range of the strikes.
Kettu slips under a jab.
The Human misses with an uppercut.
Kettu throws a series of punches but The Human avoids them all with ease.
Kettu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The Human connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
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!
The Human takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The Human throws an off balance right hand
and Kettu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The Human misses with a straight left.
Kettu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T4#
The Human looks to clinch
and Kettu counters with a straight right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for The Human. That snapped Kettu's head back.
The Human throws a jab but it's blocked by Kettu.
Kettu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The Human throws the left hand but Kettu avoids the punch easily.
The Human tries to move into range but Kettu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The Human blocks a jab.
A left lands for The Human.
The Human is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kettu.
The Human misses the jab.
Kettu scores with a jab. The Human acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The Human has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kettu finds it's way round the side to connect with The Human's head.
The Human takes one to the chin there.
A jab from The Human misses.
And Kettu counters with a quick kick to the body but The Human blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Human with a nice cross.
Kettu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Human.
The Human misses with a straight left.
The Human misses with a hook
and Kettu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Esa Kettu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kettu, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Esa Kettu!

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

 

Event: ABW 158 MaArthur - Ali II     
Date:   Sep 06, 2018
#R1#
Mizushima takes one to the side of the head.
A low kick from Mizushima is predictable there
and Mizushima takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mizushima drops his hands momentarily and Kettu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kettu throws a jab when Mizushima was well out of range.
Mizushima wants to counter the offense by Kettu and move into the clinch position.
Kettu throws a nice outside leg kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mizushima 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.
Kettu throws a nice outside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Kettu.
Esa Kettu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kettu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kettu throws a head kick that misses
and Mizushima counters with a low kick, right behind Kettu 's knee.
Mizushima slips under a jab from Kettu.
Kettu sets himself, and Mizushima steps forward looking for the clinch! Kettu avoids it this time.
Kettu misses with a series of wild punches.
Mizushima tries to counter with a clinch but Kettu shakes him off and moves away.
Kettu connects with a nice looking jab. #T1#
Kettu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mizushima appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A lazy left from Kettu finds it's target.
Nice shot by Kettu.
Kettu throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Mizushima counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kettu lands a left hand.
Kettu misses with the head strike.
Kettu swings wildly with an uppercut but Mizushima uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kettu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Mizushima scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mizushima lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kettu backwards.
Mizushima has had enough of the clinch but Kettu keeps him there for the moment.
A nice left hand lands by Kettu.
Mizushima tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kettu smiles and moves away.
Kettu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kettu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kettu swings for the body but Mizushima moves out of range.
Kettu scores with a decent looking hook.
Mizushima ducks under a wild hook from Kettu.
A little jabbing left from Mizushima on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mizushima showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kettu.
Mizushima slips a jab from Kettu.
Mizushima flicks out a counter leg kick but Kettu steps away.
Kettu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mizushimas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kettu just misses with a punch to the body.
Kettu is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kettu goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T3#
Nice cross by Kettu.
Kettu lands a slapping body shot.
Mizushima gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mizushima misses with an attempted mid kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kettu.
Mizushima stuns Kettu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A slow jab from Kettu misses its intended target.
A shot to the body from Kettu misses
enabling Mizushima to counter with a crisp jab.
Kettu misses with a head kick.
Kettu sets himself, and Mizushima steps forward looking for the clinch! Kettu avoids it this time.
Kettu throws a leg kick which misses Mizushima's front leg but catches the back leg as Mizushima tries to avoid it.
Kettu takes a swing at Mizushima's ribcage but misses.
Mizushima steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T4#
Kettu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kettu scores with a hook.
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!
Kettu throws a jab when Mizushima was well out of range.
Kettu misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Mizushima counters by moving into the clinch.
Mizushima misses with the head strike.
The referee calls for Mizushima to work.
Mizushima prevents a body shot from Kettu.
Kettu lands with a right to the head.
Mizushima throws a head punch that misses.
Kettu can't find room to land a body shot as Mizushima controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kettu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mizushima misses with a body punch. #BC#
Kettu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kettu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A countering left hand to the body from Mizushima misses.
Kettu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Esa Kettu dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Kettu scores with a nice strike.
Kettu throws a shot to the body.
Kettu misses with a straight left.
Kettu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kettu fakes the leg kick and cracks Mizushima in the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mizushima.
Kettu misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Mizushima holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mizushima tries to pull guard but Kettu won't allow it.
Kettu blocks an uppercut.
Mizushima blocking some punches. #BC2#
Mizushima breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kettu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mizushima can do to turn this around?
A decent looking cross lands there for Kettu.#T1#
Kettu throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Mizushima counters with a single leg into guard. Kettu didn't expect that. #ES#
Kettu pushes Mizushima off and gets back to his feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kettu.
Kettu misses with a hook
and Mizushima counters with a stiff right hand.
Kettu lands a nice shot that snaps Mizushima's head back.
A good leg kick by Kettu.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Decent striking displayed by Kettu there.
Mizushima slips under a jab from Kettu.
Mizushima is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kettu pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
Mizushima takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mizushima slips a straight right by Kettu.
Kettu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kettu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mizushima is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kettu scores with a kick to the body.
Esa Kettu is winning the standup battle so far.
Kettu looks to score with a jab to the body but Mizushima is just out of range.
Kettu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kettu throws a looping overhand right but Mizushima ducks down to avoid it.
Mizushima tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kettu throws a body punch but Mizushima moves out of range.
Mizushima steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Kettu misses with a body shot.
Mizushima let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Esa Kettu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kettu throws a hook but Mizushima blocks it.#T3#
Kettu scoring well with a low kick there.
Kettu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kettu, as that shot connected.
Kettu looks to score with a jab to the body but Mizushima is just out of range.
Kettu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mizushima walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kettu tries to clinch but Mizushima is having none of it.
Kettu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kettu is looking to clinch.
Mizushima is trying to counter with his kicks.
Kettu tries a head kick but it misses.
Mizushima is trying to counter with his kicks.
Kettu throws out a leg kick but Mizushima moves out of range and Kettu only half commits.
Kettu backing away here, and Mizushima unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T4#
A jab from Kettu misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Mizushima misses.
Kettu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looks like Kettu has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Kettu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mizushima. That did some damage!
Kettu misses with a left hand
and Mizushima counters with a thumping low kick.
Kettu just misses with a punch to the body.
Kettu wants to clinch but Mizushima slips to the side
and Mizushima counters with a slapping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mizushima moves out of range as Kettu strikes.
Kettu lands a jab to Mizushima's midsection.
Mizushima takes one to the side of the head.
Mizushima has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kettu.
Kettu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mizushima follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Esa Kettu dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kettu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mizushima is able to avoid easily.
Mizushima tries to counter by closing the distance.
A big left from Mizushima misses.
Kettu misses with a body punch
and Mizushima counters with a nice body kick.
Kettu looks to land a right hand but Mizushima moved out of range.
Kettu throws a body punch but Mizushima moves out of range.
Mizushima is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kettu misses with a right hand
and Mizushima counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab from Kettu.
Kettu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mizushima has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kettu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mizushima doesn't seem bothered though.
Mizushima misses with a hook to the body
letting Kettu counter with a right hand.
Kettu throws a leg kick but Mizushima checks it.
Mizushima changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Kettu lands a jab to the nose.
Kettu thumps Mizushima with a low kick.
Kettu connects with a solid leg kick.
A head kick from Kettu lands but Mizushima takes it in his stride. #ROC#
Mizushima is rocked!
Mizushima is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kettu rather than just go for the knockout.
Kettu lunges at Mizushima with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mizushima's hand.
Mizushima is still on wobbly legs! Can Kettu finish him?
Mizushima walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kettu.
Kettu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mizushima was well out of range. Poor timing from Kettu.
Mizushima appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kettu swings widly with a right hand
and Mizushima connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mizushima seems to have recovered his senses.
Kettu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kettu lands a slapping body shot.
Mizushima keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mizushima tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kazushi Mizushima has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kettu misses with a hook to the body
enabling Mizushima to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mizushima pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mizushima's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mizushima scores with a nice body kick.
Kettu misses the body punch
and Mizushima counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kettu misses with a jab to the body
and Mizushima counters with a nice uppercut.
Kettu throws a body shot but no joy.
Mizushima swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kettu tests Mizushima's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kettu throws a lazy right hand but Mizushima sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mizushima follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Kettu misses with a body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Mizushima misses.
Kettu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mizushima manages to avoid it.
Mizushima is trying to counter with his kicks.#T3#
Mizushima keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kettu.
Mizushima counters with a body kick.
Mizushima moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kettu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mizushima manages to avoid it.
Mizushima changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kettu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kettu throws a low kick but Mizushima avoids it.
Kettu misses with a hook. Mizushima ducked under it nicely.
Kettu sets himself, and Mizushima steps forward looking for the clinch! Kettu avoids it this time.
Kettu connects with an inside leg kick.
Mizushima is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kettu looks to score with a jab to the body but Mizushima is just out of range.
Mizushima looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Mizushima doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kettu counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Kettu throws a right hand that misses
and Mizushima counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mizushima walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kettu looks to land a right hand but Mizushima moved out of range.
Mizushima tries to counter by closing the distance.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kettu lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mizushima has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mizushima and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kettu works Mizushima's body with a nice hook.
Kettu throws a leg kick but Mizushima sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kettu throws a big shot that misses.
Mizushima is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kettu with a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kettu, as that shot connected.
Kettu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kettu throws a head kick that Mizushima semi-blocks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Esa Kettu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kettu, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Esa Kettu!

An out of breath Esa Kettu thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: ABW 143 Arendse - Kettu     
Date:   Jul 10, 2018
#R1#
Kettu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Arendse uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kettu.
Arendse catches Kettu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kettu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kettu throws a low kick, looking for Arendse's leg but Arendse calmly moves out of range.
Kettu scores with a nice right hand.
Arendse definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Arendse keeps Kettu at a distance using the push kick.
Arendse scores with a nice head shot.
Kettu with a jab.
Kettu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Arendse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arendse avoids a kick to the body.
Arendse blocks a head kick by Kettu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kettu misses with an uppercut
and Arendse counters with a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Kettu.
Kettu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kettu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Arendse scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Arendse moves forwards but Kettu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kettu blocks a head kick by Arendse.
Kettu misses with a leg kick. #T1#
Kettu is looking to clinch but Arendse is avoiding it.
Arendse throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kettu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kettu 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.
Arendse throws a good cross that connects.
Arendse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arendse takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A head kick misses from Kettu.
A solid body kick from Arendse.
Arendse avoids the body shot from Kettu.
Kettu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Arendse punishes Kettu's body with a nice straight punch.
Kettu throws a hook to the side of Arendse's head but Arendse sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kettu takes a jab right on the kisser.
Arendse takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kettu throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arendse fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Arendse throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Arendse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kettu manages to avoid it.
Arendse looks for the body kick but Kettu saw that one coming.
Kettu throws a counter combo.
Arendse on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kettu on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T2#
Kettu misses with a hook. Arendse ducked under it nicely.
Arendse tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kettu is able to avoid easily.
Kettu throws a leg kick but Arendse checks it.
Kettu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Arendses jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Arendse looks for the body kick but Kettu saw that one coming.
An inside leg kick from Arendse misses.
Decent striking displayed by Kettu there.
Kettu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arendse wants to clinch.
Arendse cracks Kettu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Arendse avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kettu takes a jab right on the kisser.
Arendse misses with a wild body shot.
Kettu pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Kettu throws a hook but Arendse blocks it.
Kettu avoids a kick to the body.
Arendse stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Arendse lands with a nice body punch.
Kettu lands with a shot to the body.
Arendse connects with a leg kick. Kettu looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Arendse throws a low kick but Kettu avoids it.
Arendse pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Arendse cracks a nice hook into Kettu's ribs.
Kettu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Arendse stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kettu.
Kettu throws a head kick that half lands.
Arendse throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kettu on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arendse takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kettu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Arendse stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Arendse takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kettu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Arendse tries a head kick but it misses.
Kettu tries a quick counter leg kick but Arendse is wise to it.
Kettu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Kettu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arendse lands with a nice body punch.
A punch lands to the side of Arendse 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL#
Arendse instigates a clinch.
Arendse tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kettu's elbow.
Kettu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Arendse or not.
Arendse prevents a body shot from Kettu. #BC2#
Kettu breaks the clinch.
Kettu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Arendse keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kettu.
Kettu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kettu slips a jab from Arendse.
Arendse on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Good shot there by Arendse.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kettu throws out a powerful jab.
Kettu throws a hook to the side of Arendse's head but Arendse sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Arendse wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Arendse takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Arendse throws a hook but Kettu blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Esa Kettu will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Kettu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kettu throws a head kick but Arendse moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kettu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Arendse misses the target.
Arendse walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kettu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kettu swings for the body but Arendse moves out of range.
Arendse is looking to slow Kettu down with leg kicks.
Kettu lands the left hand.
Arendse misses the shot to the body.
Arendse throws a quick inside leg kick.
Arendse throws a hook to the side of Kettu's head but Kettu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Arendse keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kettu.
Arendse looks to land a left hand but Kettu moved out of range nicely.
Kettu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kettu throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kettu ducks under a wild hook from Arendse.
Kettu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arendse manages to avoid it.
Arendse connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Arendse displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kettu throws out the jab.
Arendse shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arendse connects with a looping right hand. #T1#
Arendse fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Arendse swings for the body but Kettu moves out of range.
Kettu wants to slow Arendse down by chopping away at his legs.
Arendse fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kettu.
Kettu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Arendse throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kettu.
Kettu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kettu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Arendse needs to keep his hands up - Kettu had a free shot at his head there.
Arendse uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kettu.
Sloppy strikes from Kettu. Those never looked like landing.
Arendse pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Arendse lands a leg kick that knocks Kettu off balance momentarily.
Arendse throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kettu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kettu throws a shot from downtown. Arendse moves away and avoids it.
Arendse appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kettu misses with a wild combination.
Arendse takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T2#
Arendse lands with a shot to the body.
Kettu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Arendse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kettu manages to avoid it.
Kettu with a jab.
Kettu misses with a low kick.
Kettu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arendse.
Arendse looks to land a right hand but Kettu moved out of range.
Kettu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A swing and a miss from Arendse.
A swing and a miss from Arendse.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kettu.
Kettu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arendse.
Arendse connects with a looping right hand.
Kettu avoids the body shot from Arendse.
Arendse cracks Kettu with an open hand slap.
Enitan Arendse is winning the standup battle so far.
Arendse swings for the body but Kettu moves out of range. #T3#
Kettu lands with a slapping head kick.
A good leg kick by Kettu.
Kettu loads up on a big right hand but Arendse slips the punch.
A big left from Kettu misses.
A swing and a miss from Arendse.
Kettu throws a nice head kick!
Kettu takes a swing at Arendse's ribcage but misses.
Arendse throws a jab but it's blocked by Kettu.
Arendse takes a swing at Kettu's ribcage but misses.
Kettu throws a hook but Arendse blocks it.
Arendse lands a nice shot that snaps Kettu's head back.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kettu crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Arendse - the referee stops the clock and Kettu gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Arendse. Kettu manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kettu checks a leg kick.
Arendse throws the kick towards the body but Kettu avoids it.
Kettu lands a nice hook to Arendse's body. Arendse takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
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 solid leg kick lands there for Arendse.
Kettu wants to slow Arendse down by chopping away at his legs.
Kettu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T4#
Arendse takes a kick to the side of the head.
Arendse ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kettu misses with a body kick.
Arendse takes one to the chin there.
Kettu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Arendse wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jab by Kettu.
Arendse throws an overhand right that lands on Kettu's shoulder, as Kettu tries to avoid the shot.
Kettu takes one to the side of the head.
Arendse slips a jab from Kettu.
It looked like Arendse was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kettu.
Arendse misses with a kick to the body
and Kettu counters with a nice uppercut.
That kick from Arendse tenderised Kettu's leg. Kettu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kettu misses with a looping right.
Kettu tried to score with a low kick but Arendse checks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kettu misses with a body shot.
Kettu throws a leg kick which misses Arendse's front leg but catches the back leg as Arendse tries to avoid it.
Arendse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arendse throws a front kick that sends Kettu stumbling back into the cage.
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 Enitan Arendse will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Kettu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Arendse scoring well with a low kick there.
Kettu avoids the body shot from Arendse.
Arendse misses with an uppercut. Kettu saw that one coming.
Kettu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Arendse's head.
Kettu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kettu misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kettu throws a jab when Arendse was well out of range.
Arendse tries to score with a low kick but Kettu moves his leg out of the way.
Kettu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Arendse connects with a single shot there.
Arendse with a jab.
Crunch! Kettu slams his shin into Arendse's torso.
Nice defenses there by Kettu.
Arendse sizes up Kettu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
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 lands there for Kettu.
Arendse throws a jab but it's blocked by Kettu.
Nice defenses there by Kettu.#T1#
Arendse pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kettu throws a right hand that misses
and Arendse counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jab by Arendse.
Kettu throws a body kick that misses.
Kettu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kettu throws a head kick that Arendse semi-blocks.
Arendse misses the shot to the body.
Kettu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kettu misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Kettu.
Kettu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kettu slips a straight right by Arendse.
A big left from Kettu misses.
Kettu throws a body kick that misses
and Arendse counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters circling a little - Kettu finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Arendse dodges the punch combination from Kettu.
Arendse appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Arendse misses with a straight right. #T2#
Kettu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Arendse sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arendse looks to throw the jab but Kettu is out of range.
Arendse blocks a low kick nicely.
Kettu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kettu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Arendse darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kettu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arendse avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Arendse scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Arendse keeps Kettu at a distance using the push kick.
Kettu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Arendse.
Arendse tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Arendse scoring well with a low kick there.
Kettu takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The fight stays on the outside here - Arendse looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kettu misses the jab.#T3#
Arendse lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kettu at a distance.
Kettu ducks under a wild hook from Arendse.
Arendse fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kettu bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kettu slips a straight right by Arendse.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Arendse checks a leg kick.
Arendse ducks under a wild hook from Kettu.
That kick from Arendse tenderised Kettu's leg. Kettu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kettu misses with an uppercut. Arendse saw that one coming.
Arendse avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Arendse swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kettu scores with a body shot.
Arendse dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kettu. That did some damage!
Kettu tries a head kick but it misses.
Arendse tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kettu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kettu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arendse.
Kettu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T4#
Arendse scores with a decent looking hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Arendse.
Arendse checks a leg kick.
Kettu swings for the body but Arendse moves out of range.
Kettu ducks right into an uppercut from Arendse.
Arendse rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kettu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kettu scoring well with a low kick there.
Kettu jabs Arendse to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Arendse takes a swing at Kettu's ribcage but misses.
Arendse needs to keep his hands up - Kettu had a free shot at his head there.
Kettu has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Arendse.
Arendse closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kettu moves out of range as Arendse strikes.
Kettu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arendse sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A shot to the liver by Arendse. Beautiful body shot.
Kettu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Enitan Arendse did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Kettu throws a leg kick but Arendse checks it.
Kettu misses with a two punch combination.
Arendse fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kettu just manages to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Arendse.
Arendse digs a good hook to Kettu's body.
Kettu defending well as Arendse loads up on a big left hand.
Kettu only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kettu misses with a body kick.
Kettu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kettu with a nice cross.
Kettu moves out of range as Arendse throws a body kick.
Kettu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kettu misses with a series of wild punches.
Arendse was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A low kick from Arendse misses
and Kettu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Arendse uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Arendse scores with a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arendse lands with a straight right. Kettu didn't see that one coming.
Kettu scores with a nice head shot.
Arendse bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Arendse feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T1#
Kettu moves out of range as Arendse throws a body kick.
Arendse moves out of range of the strikes.
Kettu tries to clinch up.
Kettu jabs Arendse right on the nose. Arendse blinks but takes it well.
Arendse cracks Kettu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Arendse on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kettu throws a body punch but Arendse moves out of range.
Kettu takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Arendse throws a shot to the body.
Arendse fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kettu, as that shot connected.
Arendse throws a solid leg kick but Kettu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Arendse.
Kettu walks into a jab.
Kettu thows a left - swing and a miss!
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!
Kettu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Arendse waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kettu.
Kettu blocks a leg kick.#T2#
Kettu throws a right hand that misses
and Arendse counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice defenses there by Arendse.
A jab from Arendse misses.
Kettu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A head kick by Kettu misses
and Arendse counters with a nice uppercut.
Kettu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Arendse in his tracks.
Kettu slips under a jab from Arendse.
Kettu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Arendse.
Arendse swings for the body but Kettu moves out of range.
Kettu lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Arendse looks to throw the jab but Kettu is out of range.
Kettu scores with a nice body kick.
Kettu thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Arendse if he has to take too many more of those.
Arendse misses with a straight left.
Kettu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice body kick there by Kettu.
Arendse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Kettu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kettu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kettu misses with a wild body shot.
Arendse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kettu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kettu slips under a jab.
Arendse tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kettu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kettu misses the shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Kettu.
A cross from Kettu lands.#CL2#
Kettu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Arendse, pushing him back against the cage.
Kettu blocks a body shot from Arendse. #BC2#
Kettu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kettu tries to bum rush Arendse with a series of wild strikes but Arendse uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Arendse loads up on a big right hand but Kettu slips the punch.
Kettu blocks the body kick.
Arendse throws a shot from downtown. Kettu moves away and avoids it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Arendse, right into the meat. #T4#
Kettu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kettu takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kettu misses with a body kick.
Arendse ducks under a wild hook from Kettu.
Arendse uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kettu.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kettu.
Arendse walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Arendse lands a nice shot to the body.
Arendse loads up on a big right hand but Kettu slips the punch.
Arendse jabs Kettu right on the nose. Kettu blinks but takes it well.
Arendse ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Arendse.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kettu throws a lazy right hand but Arendse sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Arendse takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kettu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arendse manages to avoid it.
Arendse looks for the body kick but Kettu saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Enitan Arendse 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. This is the final round!
#R5#
Arendse scores with the left hand. Kettu knows he should have avoided that one.
Arendse misses the shot to the body.
Kettu misses with an uppercut.
Arendse slips under a jab from Kettu.
Kettu swings widly with a right hand
and Arendse cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Arendse scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Arendse digs a good body shot into Kettu's ribs.
Kettu throws a right and a left that Arendse avoids nicely.
Kettu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arendse misses with a left hand
and Arendse takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Arendse ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A solid leg kick lands there for Arendse.
Arendse misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kettu! But no joy.
Kettu misses with a body shot.
Kettu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arendse moves out of range as Kettu throws a body kick.
Arendse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Kettu lands a nice hook to Arendse's body. Arendse takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Arendse checks a leg kick nicely.
Kettu throws a right hand that Arendse ducks under and follows up with a left that Arendse also avoids with ease.
Kettu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Arendse connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kettu scrambles back to his feet.
Arendse throws out a loose jab but Kettu uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice side step and Kettu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kettu avoids the body shot from Arendse.
A countering left hand to the body from Kettu misses.
Kettu missing with a left hand there. Arendse was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kettu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kettu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Arendse swings for the body but Kettu moves out of range.
Arendse explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kettu throws a leg kick but Arendse moved away.
Arendse lands a nice looking body shot.
Arendse swats away the attempt to clinch by Kettu.
Kettu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T2#
Kettu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kettu throws a leg kick but Arendse sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Arendse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kettu manages to avoid it.
Arendse lands a jab to Kettu's midsection.
Arendse thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kettu throws a shot from downtown. Arendse moves away and avoids it.
Kettu lands a really nice looking cross but Arendse seems unphased.
Esa Kettu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arendse misses with a looping left.
Arendse shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Arendse connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kettu avoids the body shot from Arendse.
Kettu throws a leg kick but Arendse checks it.
A slow jab from Arendse misses its intended target.
Arendse scores with the left hand. Kettu knows he should have avoided that one.
Arendse lands a jab to the head. #T3#
Kettu misses with a body kick.
Arendse takes a swing at Kettu's ribcage but misses.
Kettu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A shot to the liver by Arendse. Beautiful body shot.
Donk. Arendse catches Kettu right on the button with a cross.
Kettu moves out of range of the body kick from Arendse.
A nice side step and Kettu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kettu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Arendse scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kettu scores with a jab to the jaw.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kettu.
Arendse connects with a right hand. Kettu shakes it off.
Arendse throws a half hearted mid kick.
Arendse takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arendse lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kettu throws an overhand right that lands on Arendse's shoulder, as Arendse tries to avoid the shot.
Kettu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arendse.
Arendse throws a quick inside leg kick. #T4#
Arendse swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Arendse misses with a straight right.
Kettu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Arendse with a body shot.
Arendse scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kettu doesn't seem bothered though.
Arendse drops his hands momentarily and Kettu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kettu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A shot to the liver by Arendse. Beautiful body shot.
Kettu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kettu misses with a straight right.
Kettu lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kettu throws a good cross that connects.
Arendse throws a sloppy body shot
and Kettu counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#
Arendse is rocked!
A swing and a miss from Kettu.
Oh Arendse is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab from Arendse.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kettu.
Arendse misses with a body shot.
Arendse fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kettu throws out a loose jab but Arendse uses good head movement to avoid it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 49:47
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enitan Arendse!

Enitan Arendse retains his lightweight title!

 

Event: ABW 134 Ali - McArthur     
Date:   May 29, 2018
#R1#
Kettu scores with a nice head shot.
Hammar takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kettu misses with a wild body shot.
Kettu is looking to slow Hammar down with leg kicks.
Hammar swings for the body but Kettu moves out of range.
Hammar misses with a double jab
and Kettu counters with a three punch combo that has Hammar backing up. Hammar nods at Kettu to acknowledge the strikes.
Kettu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hammar on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kettu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kettu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Helsinki Private Gym in the buildup to the fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kettu.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice shot lands for Kettu.
Kettu goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kettu lands a leg kick that knocks Hammar off balance momentarily.#T1#
Hammar scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Kettu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hammar looking to stall.
Kettu struggles to land a body shot inside as Hammar controls his hands.
Kettu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hammar's efforts to push away.
Kettu stalls.
Hammar misses with the head strike.
Hammar stalling in the clinch but Kettu improves position.
Kettu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hammar's elbow.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hammar is trying to force a seperation but Kettu has the dominant position.
Hammar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hammar is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kettu is keeping busy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kettu.
Hammar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hammar being controlled against the cage.#T2#
Kettu scores with a hook to the body.
Hammar tries to throw a body punch but Kettu avoids it by throwing Hammar back against the cage. #BC2#
Hammar breaks from the clinch.
Hammar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good exchange - Kettu coming out on top.
Esa Kettu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kettu takes a swing at Hammar's ribcage but misses.
Hammar throws a big shot that misses.
Hammar gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kettu misses with a body shot.
Kettu moves away from the strike by Hammar.
Kettu appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kettu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hammar lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kettu slips a straight right by Hammar.
Kettu throwing a counter right hand but Hammar manages to avoid it.#T3#
Kettu moves in looking to clinch but Hammar pushes him off.
Hammar is looking for the big counter here.
A swing and a miss from Hammar.
Kettu lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Hammar misses with a hook.
Kettu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kettu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hammar walks into a stiff left hand from Kettu.
Kettu misses with a wild combination.
Kettu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hammar doesn't seem bothered though.
Kettu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hammar's sensitive parts.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kettu, right into the meat. #T4#
Kettu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kettu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kettu works Hammar's body with a nice hook.
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!
Hammar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kettu is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kettu connects with an inside leg kick.
Kettu slips a straight right by Hammar.
Hammar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kettu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hammar counters with a nice uppercut.
Kettu cracks Hammar with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#ROC#
Hammar is rocked!
A nice leg kick lands there from Kettu.
Hammar is still on wobbly legs! Can Kettu finish him?
Kettu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hammar manages to avoid it.
Hammar seems to have recovered his senses.
Hammar thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Esa Kettu dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Kettu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kettu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kettu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kettu connects with an inside leg kick.
Hammar misses with a straight right.
Esa Kettu is winning the standup battle so far.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kettu!
Kettu just misses with a punch to the body.
Kettu scores with a leg kick.
Hammar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kettu was well out of range. Poor timing from Hammar.
Kettu dips to his left and cracks Hammar with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Kettu.
Kettu with a jab.
Hammar throws a hook to the side of Kettu's head but Kettu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kettu jabs Hammar right on the nose. Hammar blinks but takes it well.
Hammar's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Kettu.
Kettu pounces like a tiger and cracks Hammar with a vicious hook! Hammar is down but not out! Kettu follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Esa Kettu!
In his post fight interview, Esa Kettu started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: ABW 127 Bear - Smith     
Date:   May 03, 2018
#R1#
Kettu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kettu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Point throws out a counter right but Kettu avoids it with no problem.
Kettu scores with a shot to the body.
Point is looking to chop away at Kettu's legs.
Point walks into a straight right hand from Kettu.#CUT#
It looks like Jesse Point has been cut.
Kettu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kettu.
Point 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.
Kettu throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kettu lands a nice shot that snaps Point's head back.
Kettu lands with a straight right. Point didn't see that one coming.
A low kick from Kettu misses
and Point counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kettu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1#
Kettu misses with a low kick.
Point stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kettu.
Kettu wants to clinch up but Point keeps it at a distance.
Nice jab there from Kettu.
Point walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Point checks a leg kick.
Point on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Point throws a shot from downtown. Kettu moves away and avoids it.
Kettu misses with a body punch
and Point counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kettu thinking.
Kettu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Point has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kettu.#T2#
Kettu moves to clinch but Point breaks away
and Point counters with a right hand to the body.
Point catches Kettu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kettu connects with a jab.
Kettu ducks right into an uppercut from Point.
Point swings widly with a right hand
letting Kettu counter with a right hand. #CUT#
That has opened up Jesse Point's cut even more.
Kettu falls off balance throwing a combination
and Point counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kettu.
Kettu throws an off balance right hand
and Point counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Point bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Point tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kettu was well out of range. Poor timing from Point.
Kettu throws a lazy right hand but Point sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kettu - that will leave a mark!
A cross from Kettu lands.
Kettu misses with a low kick.
Kettu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL#
Kettu has closed the distance and engaged Point in a clinch.
I was talking to Kettu's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC2#
Point's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kettu loads up on a big right hand but Point slips the punch.
Kettu misses with a hook.
Point looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kettu misses with a looping left.
Point unleashes a big counter combination but Kettu bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T4#
Point shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kettu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kettu scores with a sloppy right hand. Point should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kettu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kettu moves out of range of the strikes.
Kettu throws a shot from downtown. Point moves away and avoids it.
Kettu swings for the body but Point moves out of range.
Point with a nice cross.
Point misses with a body kick.
Point ducks under a wild hook from Kettu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Esa Kettu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jesse Point's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
Kettu closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Kettu breaks the clinch.
Kettu throws a head kick that misses
and Point counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kettu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kettu scores with a decent looking hook.
Point blocks a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Point.
Esa Kettu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Kettu pushes Point up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Point escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kettu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Point.
Kettu scores with a nice body kick.
Point misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Kettu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Point counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kettu throws out a powerful jab.
Kettu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Point. That did some damage!
Kettu tried to score with a low kick but Point checks it.
Kettu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kettu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Point.
Point looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kettu has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Kettu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kettu throws a leg kick but Point sees it coming and moves out of range.
Esa Kettu is winning the standup battle so far.
Point throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kettu looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kettu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Point momentarily. #T2#
Point ducks under a wild hook from Kettu.
Kettu wants to clinch.
Point uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kettu.
Point keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kettu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Point counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kettu lands a nice hook to Point's body. Point takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kettu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Point. Point circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kettu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Point moves away.#T3#
Kettu moves out of range of the strikes.
Point bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Point looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Point looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Point throws a solid leg kick but Kettu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Point.
Kettu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Point was well out of range. Poor timing from Kettu.
Kettu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kettu throws a low kick but Point avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Point on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Point steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kettu.
Kettu lands a body shot.
A cross from Kettu lands.
Kettu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Point can do to turn this around?
Kettu digs a good body shot into Point's ribs.#T4#
Kettu lands with an overhand left.
Kettu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Point checks it well.
Kettu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A low kick from Kettu is predictable there
and Point counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kettu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Point connects with a nice looking jab.
Point pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Point needs to keep his hands up - Kettu had a free shot at his head there.
A punch combination from Point misses.
Kettu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Esa Kettu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jesse Point's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Point has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kettu.
Kettu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Point counters with a left to the body.
Kettu throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kettu misses with a lunging right hand
and Point counters with a straight right hand.
Kettu lands a nice hook to Point's body. Point takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kettu throws a body kick that misses.
Kettu throws a head kick but Point moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Point on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kettu misses with a wild body shot.
Kettu misses with a kick to the body.
Kettu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Point ducks under a wild hook from Kettu.
Kettu is looking to clinch but Point is avoiding it.
Point has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Point checks the leg kick.
Kettu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Point needs to keep his hands up - Kettu had a free shot at his head there.
Kettu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Kettu misses the target.
Kettu throws a low kick but Point avoids it.
As Kettu backs off Point throws a huge counter combo but Kettu manages to avoid it all.
Point moves out of range of the body kick from Kettu.
Kettu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Point's hands.#T2#
Kettu throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Point.#CUT#
The cut above Jesse Point's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kettu wants to clinch up but Point keeps it at a distance.
Point swings for the body but Kettu moves out of range.
Point ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kettu lands a nice looking body shot.
Kettu lands a really nice looking cross but Point seems unphased.
A good leg kick by Kettu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Point throws a jab when Kettu was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Kettu misses the target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kettu.
Kettu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Point misses.#T3#
Kettu throws the left hand but Point avoids the punch easily.
Despite the aggression on Point's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kettu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kettu looks to land a body kick but Point moved away.
As Kettu backs off Point throws a huge counter combo but Kettu manages to avoid it all.
Kettu connects with a nice looking jab.
Kettu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kettu cracks Point with a good jab.
Kettu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kettu misses with a wild body shot.
Kettu tries to work over Point's front leg with a kick but Point checks it.
Kettu throws a body kick that misses
and Point counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T4#
Point takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Point shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Point moves away from the strike by Kettu.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kettu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Point moves away.
Kettu throws out a loose jab but Point uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kettu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Point manages to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Point misses.
Kettu digs a good body shot into Point's ribs.
Kettu jabs Point right on the nose. Point blinks but takes it well.#CUT#
Jesse Point's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Kettu throws a hook to the side of Point's head but Point sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Point is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jesse Point has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Point checks the leg kick nicely there.
Point let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Esa Kettu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kettu has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Esa Kettu!

Esa Kettu tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

 

Event: ABW 115 Uzo - Distacio Jr     
Date:   Mar 20, 2018
#R1##CL2#
Megalos closes the distance and clinches.
Kettu tries a body shot but Megalos blocks it.
Megalos works on Kettu's body with a couple of short punches.
Megalos stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kettu.
Kettu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Megalos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kettu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Megalos.
Kettu blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Kettu breaks the clinch.
Kettu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kettu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Megalos.
Megalos moves out of range of the body kick.
Megalos misses with a low kick.
Kettu is looking for a counter combo.
Kettu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kettu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Megalos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kettu.
Megalos has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kettu lands a jab to Megalos's midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circle momentarily. Megalos darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kettu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Megalos looks to score with a jab to the body but Kettu is just out of range.#T1#
Kettu throws out a loose jab but Megalos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Megalos cracks the inside of Kettu's front leg.
Megalos feints and then cracks Kettu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kettu down.
Megalos doesn't manage to clinch there - Kettu circles away.
Megalos ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kettu throws a jab but it's blocked by Megalos.
Kettu looks to score with a jab to the body but Megalos is just out of range.
Megalos jabs Kettu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kettu thumps Megalos with a low kick.
Megalos throws an overhand right that lands on Kettu's shoulder, as Kettu tries to avoid the shot.
Kettu slips a straight right by Megalos.
Good leg kick by Megalos there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Megalos fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Megalos throws a low kick, looking for Kettu's leg but Kettu calmly moves out of range.
Megalos looks to land a right hand but Kettu moved out of range.
Kettu staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Kettu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A lazy body kick from Kettu
and Megalos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the liver by Kettu. Beautiful body shot.
Megalos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kettu manages to avoid it.#T2#
Megalos scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Megalos throws out a loose jab but Kettu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kettu throws a sloppy head kick and Megalos moves out of range easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Megalos, right into the meat.
Kettu slips a straight right by Megalos.
A big right from Kettu misses.
Vasilios Megalos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Megalos moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kettu moves away from the strike by Megalos.
Kettu just misses with a punch to the body.
Kettu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kettu throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Megalos moves into range and clinches up with Kettu.
Kettu is trying to break the clinch but Megalos is controlling him.
Megalos throws a punch but it's blocked by Kettu.
Good body shot from Megalos.
Megalos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kettu's elbow.
Kettu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from Megalos.
Kettu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Megalos.
A right handed body shot lands from Megalos.
Kettu is breathing heavily.
Megalos presses Kettu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Megalos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kettu backwards.
Megalos lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kettu.
Megalos lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kettu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Megalos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kettu's elbow.
Kettu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kettu prevents a body shot from Megalos.
Megalos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Megalos lands a nice shot to the body.
Megalos lands a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Megalos as the two fighters clinch.
Kettu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kettu swings wildly with an uppercut but Megalos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kettu misses with some punches.
Megalos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kettu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Megalos misses with a body punch. #T4#
Megalos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Megalos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kettu's elbow.
Kettu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Megalos has Kettu pressed against the cage, preventing Kettu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kettu working aggressively here.
Megalos lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kettu gets through Megalos's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Megalos can't find room to land a body shot as Kettu controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Megalos.
Megalos cracks Kettu with a nice body shot.
Megalos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kettu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Megalos lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Megalos lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Megalos lands a body punch.
Megalos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Megalos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Megalos throws a head punch that misses.
Kettu wants to get back to striking at distance but Megalos won't allow it.
Megalos lands a body punch.
Megalos struggles to land a body shot inside as Kettu controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Megalos.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vasilios Megalos dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Megalos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Both fighters circling a little - Kettu finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kettu misses with a body kick.
Megalos throws out a counter right but Kettu avoids it with no problem.
Megalos throws a jab when Kettu was well out of range.
Kettu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kettu misses with a leg kick.
Megalos moves in looking to clinch but Kettu pushes him off.
Kettu slips under a jab.
Kettu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Megalos pushes Kettu up against the cage in a clinch.
Kettu throws a head punch that misses.
Kettu working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kettu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Megalos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kettu lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Megalos fails to land.
Megalos can't find room to land a body shot as Kettu controls the action.
Kettu swings wildly with an uppercut but Megalos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Kettu scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Kettu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Megalos backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Megalos.
Kettu tries a body shot but Megalos blocks it.
Kettu misses with the head strike.
Megalos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Megalos blocks a body shot from Kettu.
Kettu blocks an uppercut.
Megalos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kettu misses with the head strike.
Megalos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Megalos can't find room to land a body shot as Kettu controls the action.
Megalos lands with a short shot to the head.
Kettu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kettu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Megalos in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Kettu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Megalos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Megalos misses with a punch to the body.
Megalos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kettu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kettu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short left from Megalos.
Kettu blocks a body shot from Megalos.
Megalos swings wildly with an uppercut but Kettu uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Kettu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kettu tries to work over Megalos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Megalos presses Kettu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kettu lands a nice uppercut.
Kettu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Kettu fails to land.
Megalos misses with a punch on the inside.
Kettu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kettu pushes Megalos back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kettu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kettu.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kettu.
Megalos keeps control of Kettu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Megalos.
A head punch on the inside from Megalos fails to land.
Kettu prevents a body shot from Megalos.
Kettu throws a head punch that misses.
Megalos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kettu's elbow.
Kettu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Megalos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Kettu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Megalos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Megalos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Megalos tries to work over Kettu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kettu takes a shot to the head.
Megalos working aggressively here.
Kettu can't find room to land a body shot as Megalos controls the action.
Kettu tries a body shot but Megalos blocks it.
Megalos tries to work over Kettu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Megalos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Megalos presses Kettu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Megalos working aggressively here.
Kettu tries to break free but Megalos pushes him back against the cage.
Kettu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Megalos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kettu misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Megalos.#BC#
Kettu manages to break the clinch.
Vasilios Megalos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kettu connects with a body shot.
Megalos scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Megalos misses with a straight right. #T4#
Megalos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Megalos buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Megalos keeps Kettu at a distance using the push kick.
Megalos scores with a leg kick.
Kettu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kettu throws a head kick that misses.
Megalos defending well as Kettu loads up on a big left hand.
Kettu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Megalos digs a good body shot into Kettu's ribs.
Megalos throws a head kick that misses.
Kettu takes a swing at Megalos's ribcage but misses.
Megalos avoids a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Kettu.
Kettu misses with a kick to the body
and Megalos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Megalos throws a hook but Kettu avoids it easily.
Megalos throws a jab when Kettu was well out of range.
Megalos misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Vasilios Megalos will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Kettu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kettu misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Megalos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kettu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Megalos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Megalos punishes Kettu's body with a nice straight punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Megalos misses the target.
A jab from Megalos misses.
Megalos connects with a solid leg kick.
Megalos takes one to the side of the head.
Kettu slips a jab from Megalos.
A swing and a miss from Kettu.
Megalos with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kettu throws a body shot but no joy.
Kettu misses with a wild body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Megalos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Megalos tries to land a front kick but Kettu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kettu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Megalos fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kettu.#T1#
Kettu misses with a body kick.
Megalos throws a body shot but no joy.
Megalos throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Megalos fakes the leg kick and cracks Kettu in the body.
Megalos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Megalos lands a nice looking body kick.
Kettu throws a right hand that misses
and Kettu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A decent looking cross lands there for Megalos.
Kettu steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Megalos. That one must have hurt.
Megalos slips a jab from Kettu.
Megalos thuds a left hand into Kettu's body.
Kettu lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nice cross by Megalos.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A swing and a miss from Megalos.
Kettu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Megalos throws a head kick that misses.
Megalos misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Megalos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kettu manages to avoid it.
Kettu will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Megalos lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kettu's sensitive parts.
Megalos finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kettu is looking to counter punch.
Megalos takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Megalos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Megalos lands a head shot.
Megalos throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Megalos throws the left hand but Kettu avoids the punch easily.
Esa Kettu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kettu lands a nice looking kick to the body. Megalos takes a step back to recover.
Megalos scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Megalos looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Megalos lands with a straight right. Kettu didn't see that one coming.
Kettu misses with a looping right.
Kettu misses with a hook.
Kettu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T3#
Megalos looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kettu takes a swing at Megalos's ribcage but misses.
Megalos throws a hook but Kettu blocks it.
Kettu fires out a quick counter leg kick but Megalos just manages to avoid it.
Kettu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kettu - that will leave a mark!
Megalos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kettu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Megalos moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Megalos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kettu.
Megalos feints a counter leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Megalos checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kettu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That kick from Megalos tenderised Kettu's leg. Kettu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Megalos stuns Kettu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Megalos goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kettu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Megalos gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Megalos moves away from the strike by Kettu. #T4#
Megalos lands the left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Megalos delivers a nice body kick.
Megalos lands with a kick to the temple. Kettu shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Megalos throws a push kick but Kettu slaps the foot to one side.
Megalos moves out of range of the body kick from Kettu.
Megalos looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Megalos takes a swing at Kettu's ribcage but misses.
Kettu takes a swing at Megalos's ribcage but misses.
Megalos throws a nice head kick!
Kettu lands a jab to the nose.
Kettu throws a body shot but no joy.
Megalos connects with a solid leg kick.
Megalos works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Megalos lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kettu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kettu throws an overhand right that lands on Megalos's shoulder, as Megalos tries to avoid the shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vasilios Megalos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Megalos has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vasilios Megalos!

 

Event: ABW 108 Scrotum - Uesugi II     
Date:   Feb 22, 2018
#R1#
Kettu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Osinen manages to avoid it.
Osinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kettu.
Kettu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Osinen throws a shot to the body.
Kettu throws a hook but Osinen avoids it easily.
Esa Kettu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kettu looks to land a right hand but Osinen moved out of range.
Osinen throws a counter combo.
Kettu throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Osinen's head.#CL2#
Osinen takes the fight into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Kettu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kettu lands a shoulder strike.
Kettu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Osinen misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Kettu breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Osinen drives through and clinches with Kettu against the cage.
Kettu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kettu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kettu avoiding damage as Osinen throws knees to the body.
Osinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Kettu uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1##BC#
Kettu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Osinen dives in for a single leg takedown but Kettu sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Osinen shoots for a takedown but Kettu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Osinen shoots in and drives through. Kettu sprawls well.
Esa Kettu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artur Osinen.
Osinen doesn't manage to clinch there - Kettu circles away.
Kettu lands a nice hook to Osinen's body. Osinen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kettu connects with a body shot.
Osinen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kettu as he jumps to the side.
Kettu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice sprawl there from Kettu as Osinen shoots in.
A telegraphed right hand from Kettu misses the target.
Kettu lands with a hook. Osinen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T2#
Kettu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Osinen has time to react.
Kettu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
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!
Osinen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kettu scores with a sloppy right hand. Osinen should have avoided that one.
Osinen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kettu with a jab.#ROC#
Osinen is rocked!
Kettu just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Osinen! But no joy.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kettu.
Kettu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Osinen tries to clinch up.#T3#
Kettu throws a hook to the side of Osinen's head but Osinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Osinen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Osinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kettu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Osinen staying out of range there.
Kettu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kettu wants it to stay on the feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Kettu misses the target.
Esa Kettu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kettu throws a big shot that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Osinen misses.
Kettu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Osinen moves away.
Despite the aggression on Osinen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kettu scores with a jab to the body.
Kettu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kettu looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T4#
Osinen blocks a head kick by Kettu.
Kettu lands a head kick. Osinen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kettu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Osinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Kettu.
Kettu's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kettu duly obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Osinen shoots in for a double leg but Kettu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Osinen misses with a series of wild punches.
Kettu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kettu throws a leg kick that misses.
Osinen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Osinen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kettu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Esa Kettu dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Kettu lands with a nice body kick.
Esa Kettu is winning the standup battle so far.
Kettu throws a jab when Osinen was well out of range.
Osinen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kettu throws a looping overhand right but Osinen ducks down to avoid it.
Kettu cracks Osinen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kettu misses with a leg kick.
Osinen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Osinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kettu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kettu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Osinen 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.
A telegraphed right hand from Kettu misses the target.
Osinen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Osinen takes one to the side of the head. #T1#
Kettu looks for the body kick but Osinen saw that one coming.
Kettu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Osinen can do to turn this around?
Osinen dives in and grabs Kettu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kettu pushes down on Osinen's head and hops out.
Esa Kettu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artur Osinen.
Kettu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kettu throws a head kick but Osinen moves out of range.
Osinen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kettu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kettu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL2#
Osinen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Osinen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kettu is defending well for now.
Osinen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kettu.
Kettu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Osinen. #BC#
Kettu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kettu scores with a shot to the body.
Kettu scores with a one two! Osinen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kettu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab from Kettu.
Osinen is still on wobbly legs! Can Kettu finish him?#T2#
Osinen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Osinen seems to have recovered his senses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kettu.
Artur Osinen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch lands to the side of Osinen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kettu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kettu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Osinen's calf.
A solid body kick from Kettu.
Kettu tests Osinen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Osinen.
Kettu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T3#
Osinen fails with a takedown attempt.
Osinen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kettu counters with a nice uppercut.
Kettu throws a head kick that misses.
Kettu connects with a leg kick. Osinen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kettu connects with a right hand. Osinen shakes it off.
Osinen shoots in for a takedown but Kettu shows good takedown defense.
Kettu looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kettu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Osinen.
Osinen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Osinen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kettu punishes Osinen's body with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Osinen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kettu as he avoids it easily.
Osinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kettu throws out the jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Kettu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Osinen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kettu counters with a stiff right hand.
Kettu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kettu, as that shot connected.
A cross from Kettu lands.
A slow jab from Kettu misses its intended target.
Osinen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kettu loads up on a big right hand but Osinen slips the punch.
Osinen misses with a takedown attempt
and Osinen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Esa Kettu dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kettu moves into range and connects with a jab. #KD#
Kettu lands a left and a right that send Osinen crashing to the mat, dazed. Kettu thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Osinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kettu.
Kettu cracks Osinen with a hook to the temple - Osinen is on wobbly legs here! Kettu swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Osinen falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Kettu wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Esa Kettu!
Esa Kettu decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: ABW 102 Reign - Gonza     
Date:   Jan 30, 2018
#R1#
Kettu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barrie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barrie scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Barrie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kettu was well out of range. Poor timing from Barrie.
Kettu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barrie.
Barrie digs a good hook to Kettu's body.
Barrie misses with a two punch combination.
Kettu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barrie.
Barrie fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kettu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Barrie lands a jab to the head.
Kettu slips a straight right by Barrie.
Kettu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barrie.
Barrie slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Barrie blocks a head kick by Kettu.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barrie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Esa Kettu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kettu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kettu throws a big shot that misses.
Barrie avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T1#
Kettu misses with a body kick.
Kettu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kettu throws a right and a left that Barrie avoids nicely.
Kettu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barrie in his tracks.
A decent looking cross lands there for Barrie.
Kettu misses with an uppercut. Barrie saw that one coming.
Kettu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barrie's sensitive parts.
Barrie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barrie feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kettus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Barrie throws out a loose jab but Kettu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kettu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Barrie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barrie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Barrie has closed the distance and engaged Kettu in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kettu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Barrie pushes Kettu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barrie pushes Kettu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kettu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kettu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barrie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kettus head.
A body shot lands from Barrie.
Kettu working aggressively here.
Kettu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barrie lands a left hand.
Barrie lands a nice uppercut.
Barrie lands with a short shot to the head.
Barrie throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kettu blocks it with crossed arms.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barrie.
Barrie scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kettu pushes Barrie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barrie is leaning against Kettu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Barrie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kettu misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Barrie - that landed with a thud.
Kettu swings wildly with an uppercut but Barrie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barrie blocking some punches. #T3#
Barrie lands with a right to the head.
Barrie works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kettu throws a head punch that misses.
Kettu lands a hook that snaps the head of Barrie backwards.
Barrie lands an uppercut.
Barrie blocks an uppercut.
Kettu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barrie tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kettu avoids it.
Kettu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barrie lands a hook that snaps the head of Kettu backwards.
Barrie misses with the head strike.
Kettu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barrie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kettu misses with some punches.
Barrie misses with a knee to the head.
Barrie throws a knee to the head but misses.
Barrie struggles to land a body shot inside as Kettu controls his hands.
Barrie lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barrie tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Barrie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kettu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barrie misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Kettu being controlled against the cage.
Kettu misses with a punch on the inside.
Kettu lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Barrie - that landed with a thud.
A hook to the body from Barrie. #BC#
Kettu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barrie scores with a hook.
Barrie scores with the left hand. Kettu knows he should have avoided that one.
Barrie staying out of range there.
Barrie let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Barrie looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kettu throws a jab but it's blocked by Barrie.
Barrie is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kettu lands with an uppercut that bounces Barrie off the cage and back into range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kettu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Barrie takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kettu misses with a hook. Barrie ducked under it nicely.
A cross from Barrie lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chris Barrie will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Kettu misses with a straight left.
Kettu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#ROC#
Barrie is rocked!
Barrie throws a shot from downtown. Kettu moves away and avoids it.
Kettu half committed to a counter leg kick.
Barrie is still on wobbly legs! Can Kettu finish him?
Kettu moves out of range of the strikes.
Barrie seems to have recovered his senses.
Kettu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barrie misses the body punch
and Kettu counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kettu. Barrie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kettu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Kettu.
Kettu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kettu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
It looks like Kettu has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Kettu avoids the body shot from Barrie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kettu slips under a jab from Barrie.
Barrie tries to clinch but Kettu is having none of it.
Kettu appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kettu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barrie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barrie misses with a straight right. #T1#
Kettu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kettu slips under a jab.
Kettu stuns Barrie with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Barrie takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Barrie throws a right hand that Kettu ducks under and follows up with a left that Kettu also avoids with ease.
Kettu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Barrie throws a big shot that misses.
Kettu lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Barrie misses with an uppercut
and Kettu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kettu ducks under a wild hook from Barrie.
Kettu tries a low kick but Barrie avoids it.
Barrie checks a leg kick.
Kettu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good standup being displayed there by Barrie as he connects with a hook.
Kettu scores with a jab to the head.
Barrie missing with a left hand there. Kettu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Barrie lands with a nice body punch.
Kettu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Barrie swings widly with a right hand
and Kettu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kettu just misses with a punch to the body.
Kettu lands a big head kick that sends Barrie to the canvas! Kettu follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Esa Kettu!
Esa Kettu was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: ABW 96 De Lange - Galute     
Date:   Jan 09, 2018
#R1#
Kettu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wolf missing with a left hand there. Kettu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kettu throws a good cross that connects.
Wolf throws an off balance right hand
and Kettu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wolf takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wolf misses with a hook.
Kettu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kettu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wolf rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kettu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Wolf scores with a four punch combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kettu lands a nice looking kick to the body. Wolf takes a step back to recover.
Kettu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kettu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kettu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wolf.
Wolf jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kettu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice straight punches there by Wolf. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wolf.
Wolf lands with an uppercut that bounces Kettu off the cage and back into range.
A combination from Wolf does no damage.
Kettu lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wolf with a hook.#T1#
Kettu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wolf misses with a series of wild punches.
Kettu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kettu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wolf has time to react.
Kettu connects with a body shot that sends Wolf's belly button to the back.
Wolf throws a hook to the side of Kettu's head but Kettu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wolf throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kettu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Wolf.
Kettu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kettu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wolf.
Kettu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kettu delivers a nice body kick.
Wolf misses with a jab, cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kettu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wolf.
Kettu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wolf momentarily.
It looks like Kettu has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
The fighters circling - Wolf throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kettu plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#ROC#
Wolf is rocked!
Wolf 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.
Kettu thumps Wolf with a low kick.
Wolf takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wolf is still on wobbly legs! Can Kettu finish him?#T2#
Wolf throws a series of punches but Kettu moves out of range.
Kettu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wolf. That did some damage!
Kettu closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Wolf! Kettu dives in looking to finish! Wolf 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 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Esa Kettu!
Esa Kettu tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

 

Event: ABW 90 Distacio Jr - Space     
Date:   Dec 19, 2017
#R1#
Kettu missing with a left hand there. Hijikata was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kettu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kettu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kettu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hijikata listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hijikata looks to score with a jab to the body but Kettu is just out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hijikata.
Toshi Hijikata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hijikata scores with a decent looking hook.
Hijikata jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kettu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kettu looks to land a left hand but Hijikata moved out of range nicely.
Hijikata throws a wild body kick that Kettu sees coming a mile off.
Hijikata swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kettu tries a quick counter leg kick but Hijikata is wise to it.
Kettu scores with a punch to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hijikata looks to score with a jab to the body but Kettu is just out of range.
A low kick from Hijikata misses
and Kettu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hijikata looks to land a left hand but Kettu moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Hijikata takes a swing at Kettu's ribcage but misses.
Hijikata avoids the head kick by Kettu.
Hijikata is looking to counter punch.
Hijikata looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hijikata throws a hook to the side of Kettu's head but Kettu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hijikata connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hijikata slips under a jab from Kettu.
Hijikata bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hijikata connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL#
Hijikata has Kettu up against the cage in a clinch.
Kettu is working Hijikata over against the cage.
A short left from Hijikata.
Hijikata tries to work over Kettu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kettu misses with a punch on the inside.
Kettu struggles to land a body shot inside as Hijikata controls his hands.
Kettu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hijikata misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hijikata blocks an elbow strike.
Hijikata presses Kettu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kettu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
With the fighters up against the cage, Kettu throws an elbow but misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kettu has Hijikata pushed against the cage.
Hijikata prevents a body shot from Kettu.
A short left from Kettu.
Kettu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kettu lands a body shot.
Kettu lands a nice uppercut.
Kettu being controlled against the cage.
Kettu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kettu blocks a body shot from Hijikata.
Kettu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kettu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kettu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kettu lands an uppercut.
Kettu blocks a body shot from Hijikata.
Hijikata blocks a body shot from Kettu.
Hijikata lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kettu lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Hijikata lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kettu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hijikata tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kettu's elbow.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hijikata tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kettu's elbow.
Kettu pushes Hijikata back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kettu misses with an elbow strike.
Kettu digs a right hand underneath Hijikata's ribcage. Hijikata let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kettu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hijikata misses with a punch to the body.
Hijikata working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hijikata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hijikata goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hijikata lands a right hand.
Kettu pushes Hijikata back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kettu prevents a body shot from Hijikata. #BC2#
Kettu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kettu throws a sloppy head kick and Hijikata moves out of range easily. #T4#
Kettu sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hijikata scores with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hijikata misses with a body shot.
Kettu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kettu throws a jab but it's blocked by Hijikata.
Kettu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hijikata.
Hijikata throws a low kick but Kettu moves out of range easily.
Kettu throws a body punch but Hijikata moves out of range.
Kettu wants to slow Hijikata down by chopping away at his legs.
Kettu moves out of range of the body kick from Hijikata.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kettu.
A big left from Hijikata misses.
Hijikata scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kettu tries to land a body kick
and Hijikata counters with a straight right hand.
Kettu slips under a jab from Hijikata.
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 Toshi Hijikata will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Hijikata uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kettu.
Kettu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hijikata fakes the leg kick and cracks Kettu in the body.
The fighters circling - Hijikata throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hijikata lands with a hook. Kettu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Toshi Hijikata is winning the standup battle so far.
Kettu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kettu misses with a wild body shot.
Hijikata displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kettu throws out the jab. #CL#
Hijikata moves into range and clinches up with Kettu.
Hijikata lands a shot to the body.
Kettu misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hijikata taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hijikata displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kettu up against the cage.
Esa Kettu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kettu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Hijikata.
Hijikata tries a body shot but Kettu blocks it. #T1#
A left hand lands to the body for Hijikata.
Kettu misses with a punch to the body.
Hijikata has Kettu pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kettu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hijikata blocks an elbow strike.
Hijikata blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kettu.
Kettu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kettu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hijikata lands an uppercut.
Kettu blocks a body shot from Hijikata.
Kettu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hijikata takes a shot to the head.
Hijikata tries to work over Kettu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kettu tries a body shot but Hijikata blocks it.
Hijikata tries to throw a body punch but Kettu avoids it by throwing Hijikata back against the cage.
Kettu misses with some punches.
Hijikata's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hijikata pushes Kettu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hijikata lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kettu backwards. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hijikata goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Hijikata.
Hijikata lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kettu or not.
Kettu working aggressively here.
Hijikata scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kettu prevents a body shot from Hijikata. #BC2#
Kettu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hijikata misses with a low kick.
Kettu throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hijikata.
Hijikata wants to clinch.
Hijikata misses with a straight left.
Kettu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL2#
Kettu moves into the clinch successfully.
Hijikata softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Hijikata as the two fighters clinch. #T3#
Hijikata works on Kettu's body with a couple of short punches.
Kettu lands with a light punch inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kettu prevents a body shot from Hijikata.
A right hand to the body from Hijikata.
Kettu has a couple of punches blocked by Hijikata.
A body shot lands from Hijikata.
Hijikata scores with a shot to the side of Kettu's head.
Hijikata keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kettu's efforts to push away.
The referee calls for Hijikata to work.
Kettu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hijikata misses with some punches.
Hijikata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hijikata misses with the head strike.
Hijikata is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kettu is keeping busy.
Kettu lands a left hand.
Kettu stalling in the clinch but Hijikata improves position. #T4#
A hook to the body from Hijikata.
Hijikata lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kettu backwards.
Kettu misses with some punches.
Hijikata scores with a shot to the side of Kettu's head.
Hijikata struggles to land a body shot inside as Kettu controls his hands.
Hijikata tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kettu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hijikata blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hijikata.
Hijikata tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Hijikata.
Hijikata misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hijikata throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kettu lands a hook that snaps the head of Hijikata backwards.
Hijikata misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hijikata blocks a body shot from Kettu.
Kettu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kettu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hijikata.
Kettu misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Toshi Hijikata dominated that second round.
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#
Kettu throws a head kick that misses.
Kettu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hijikata.
Hijikata lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kettu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hijikata.
Hijikata fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kettu manages to avoid it.
Hijikata scores with a decent looking hook.
Hijikata avoids the head kick by Kettu.
Nice defenses there by Kettu.
Kettu throws out a counter right but Hijikata avoids it with no problem.
Kettu lands an overhand right.
Hijikata scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kettu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hijikata on the side of the head.
Kettu misses with a straight right.
Hijikata changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kettu lands with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good leg kick by Hijikata there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T1#
Hijikata throws a body shot but no joy.
Hijikata dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kettu takes one on the button.
Kettu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hijikata connects with a solid leg kick.
Hijikata connects with a solid leg kick.
Hijikata connects with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Kettu pushes Hijikata up against the cage in a clinch.
Hijikata misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Kettu on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kettu just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hijikata's brow.
Kettu lands a hook that snaps the head of Hijikata backwards.
Hijikata tries to throw a body punch but Kettu avoids it by throwing Hijikata back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kettu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hijikata tries to work over Kettu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hijikata.
Hijikata tries a body shot but Kettu blocks it. #T2#
Hijikata misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hijikata lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kettu lands a nice uppercut.
Kettu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hijikata lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kettu backwards.
Kettu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Good body shot from Kettu.
Hijikata has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#BC2#
Kettu breaks from the clinch.
Hijikata tries to bum rush Kettu with a series of wild strikes but Kettu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hijikata is looking to land body kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from Kettu.
Hijikata walks into a straight right hand from Kettu.
Hijikata scores with a punch to the head.
Kettu throws a body punch but Hijikata moves out of range.
Hijikata lands a body shot.
Hijikata displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kettu throws out the jab.
Esa Kettu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Hijikata connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hijikata fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hijikata throws a big shot that misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Hijikata blocks the leg kick.
Kettu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hijikata manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Hijikata misses the target.
Good standup being displayed there by Hijikata as he connects with a hook.
The fighters circling - Kettu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kettu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hijikata's sensitive parts.
Hijikata stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kettu.
Kettu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hijikata manages to avoid it.
Good shot there by Hijikata.
Hijikata lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hijikata misses with a wild body shot.
Kettu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Toshi Hijikata is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Hijikata tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kettu was well out of range. Poor timing from Hijikata.
Hijikata works the jab nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kettu misses with a looping left.
Hijikata misses with a body punch
and Kettu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kettu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hijikata thuds a left hand into Kettu's body.
Kettu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hijikata sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Hijikata tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hijikata misses with a lunging right hand
and Kettu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hijikata takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Good leg kick by Kettu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Kettu closes the distance and clinches.
Kettu takes a shot to the head.
Hijikata dodges an elbow strike from Kettu.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Toshi Hijikata.
Well Hijikata has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toshi Hijikata!

 

Event: ABW 80 Scrotum - Dillon     
Date:   Nov 14, 2017
#R1#
Kettu swings away with a body shot that misses
and Santos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kettu moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Santos scores with a jab to the jaw.
Santos closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kettu throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
We've been told by Santos's head coaches at Double XX that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kettu looks to land a left hand but Santos moved out of range nicely.
Kettu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Santos tries to clinch up but Kettu circles away and keeps his distance.
Kettu throws a hook to the side of Santos's head but Santos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Santos wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kettu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Santos.
Kettu scores with a spinning back kick!
Kettu ducks under a wild hook from Santos.
Esa Kettu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santos tries to clinch there but Kettu circles away.
Santos uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1#
Decent striking displayed by Kettu there.
Santos throws a lazy right hand but Kettu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Santos walks into a straight right hand from Kettu.
Kettu lands a front kick.
Kettu misses with a left hand
and Santos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Santos takes a swing at Kettu's ribcage but misses.
Kettu lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nice shot by Santos.
Good leg kick by Kettu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kettu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Santos.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kettu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kettu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kettu lands a jab to Santos's midsection.#T2#
Kettu throws a hook but Santos blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Santos on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kettu. That's going to slow Santos down.
The crowd cheers as Kettu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Santos doesn't seem phased though.
Kettu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kettu delivers a nice body kick.
Nice uppercut there from Kettu.
Kettu cracks Santos with a good jab.
Kettu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Santos will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kettu slips under a jab from Santos.
A nice side step and Kettu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kettu lands with a shot to the body.
Kettu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Santos under the eye.
Santos is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kettu swings away with a body shot that misses
and Santos counters with a one-two to the body. #T3#
Kettu lands a nice shot to the body.
Santos closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kettu counters with a good low kick that Santos was not able to check.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kettu.
Santos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kettu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Santos tries to close the distance and clinch but Kettu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kettu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice uppercut lands for Kettu. That snapped Santos's head back.
Kettu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Santos misses with a straight right.
Kettu looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#CL#
Kettu tries to keep at a distance but Santos has taken the fight into the clinch.
Santos swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Kettu misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Kettu.
Kettu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kettu keeps control of Santos as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short left from Kettu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kettu tries a body shot but Santos blocks it. #BC2#
Kettu manages to break the clinch.
Kettu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Santos under the eye.
Santos throws a hook but Kettu avoids it easily.
Santos backing away here, and Kettu unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kettu lands with a straight right. Santos didn't see that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Santos throws the left hand but Kettu avoids the punch easily.
Kettu scores with a spinning back kick!
Santos takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Esa Kettu dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Kettu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Santos misses with the body kick
and Kettu counters with a stiff right hand.
Kettu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Santos.
Kettu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A punch lands to the side of Santos 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Santos missing with a left hand there. Kettu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kettu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kettu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Santos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Santos tries to move into range but Kettu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Santos sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kettu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Santos getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Santos misses with a looping left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santos throws a hook but Kettu blocks it.
Kettu throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Santos counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Kettu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kettu lands a nice shot to the body.
Kettu scores with a jab to the body.
Santos wants to slow Kettu down by chopping away at his legs.
Esa Kettu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Santos with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kettu to score with a decent uppercut.
Santos misses with a right hand
and Kettu counters with a solid body kick.
Kettu connects with a jab.
Kettu lands a head kick. Santos smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kettu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santos manages to avoid it.
It looked like Santos wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Santos doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Santos misses the target. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kettu.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kettu.
Kettu scores with a head kick. Santos tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kettu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Santos moves forwards but Kettu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kettu misses with an uppercut.
Good leg kick by Kettu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Santos moves in looking to clinch but Kettu pushes him off.
Kettu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice jab there from Kettu.
Santos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kettu throws a quick inside leg kick. #T3#
Santos misses with an uppercut. Kettu saw that one coming.
Kettu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kettu misses with a lunging right hand
and Santos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Santos takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Santos drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kettu walks into a jab.
Kettu connects with an inside leg kick.
Kettu lands a glancing blow to the side of Santos's head.
Kettu thows a body kick. Santos tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kettu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kettu tries to land a front kick but Santos steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Santos looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T4#
Santos moves out of range of the strikes.
Kettu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kettu digs a good hook to Santos's body.
Santos tries to close the distance and clinch but Kettu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kettu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kettu scores with a hook to the body. Santos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kettu lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kettu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kettu swings for the body but Santos moves out of range.
Kettu throws a jab when Santos was well out of range.
Kettu swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Esa Kettu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Santos throws a poor cross that misses
and Kettu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Santos thinking.
Kettu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL#
Santos gets a clinch. #BC2#
Kettu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kettu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Santos moves away.
A quick step to the side and Santos tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL#
Santos clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Kettu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Santos tries to clinch there but Kettu circles away.
Kettu walks into a stiff left hand from Santos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Kettu as he connects with a hook.
Kettu thows a body kick. Santos tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kettu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Santos's calf.
Kettu works Santos's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Kettu gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kettu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
An inside leg kick lands from Kettu.
Santos stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kettu.
Santos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kettu throws out the jab.
Kettu lands with a straight right. Santos didn't see that one coming.
Kettu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Santos misses with a hook to the body
and Kettu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Santos avoids the head kick by Kettu.
Santos swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Santos with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kettu to score with a decent uppercut.
Santos tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kettu with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
Kettu throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Santos to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kettu scores with a spinning back kick!#CL#
Santos gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Santos wants to break the clinch but can't.
Santos is looking to break free of the clinch but Kettu has double underhooks. #BC2#
Kettu breaks the clinch.
Santos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Santos throws a hook but Kettu avoids it easily.
Kettu throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Santos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kettu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kettu lands a nice shot that snaps Santos's head back.
Kettu throws the kick towards the body but Santos avoids it.#T3#
Kettu lands a jab to Santos's midsection.
Kettu cracks Santos with an open hand slap.
That kick from Kettu tenderised Santos's leg. Santos is trying to keep his angry face on.
Santos lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kettu with a hook.
Daniel Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kettu looks to land a body kick but Santos moved away.
It looked like Santos wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kettu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Santos has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Santos takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The fighters circling - Kettu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Santos swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kettu - that will leave a mark!
Kettu scoring well with a low kick there. #T4#
Kettu throws a leg kick which misses Santos's front leg but catches the back leg as Santos tries to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kettu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Santos blocks a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Santos misses the target.
Santos missing with a left hand there. Kettu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kettu delivers a nice body kick.
Kettu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Santos is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kettu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Santos under the eye.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kettu.
Kettu cracks Santos with a right hand to the side of the head.
Santos's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kettu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Santos scrambles back to his feet.
Kettu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Esa Kettu!

Esa Kettu decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: ABW 71 Murhaa - The Crab     
Date:   Oct 12, 2017
#R1#
Kettu lands a leg kick that knocks Pspic off balance momentarily.
Kettu lands with a nice body kick.
Pspic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pspic misses with a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kettu! But no joy.
Pspic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pspic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pspic misses with a shot to the body
enabling Kettu to counter with a crisp jab.
Pspic throws a head kick but Kettu moves out of range.
Pspic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kettu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kettu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pspic's head backwards.
Kettu lands with a 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!
Pspic throws a lazy body kick
letting Kettu counter with a right hand.
Pspic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kettu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pspic moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pspic throws a leg kick
and Kettu counters with a stiff right hand.
Petro Pspic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pspic throws a chopping leg kick but Kettu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kettu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kettu lands a head shot.#T1#
Pspic throws a sloppy head kick and Kettu moves out of range easily.
Pspic's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kettu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pspic scrambles back to his feet.
Kettu thows a body kick. Pspic tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Pspic misses with a wild combination.
Pspic throws a head kick that misses
and Kettu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pspic misses with a combination
and Kettu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kettu digs a good body shot into Pspic's ribs.
A low kick from Pspic misses
and Kettu counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Kettu has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Pspic is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kettu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kettu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pspic throws a series of punches but Kettu moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pspic does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kettu throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kettu catches Pspic with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T2#
Kettu lunges at Pspic with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pspic's hand.
Pspic finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kettu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pspic.
Jab, jab by Kettu - just one landing.
Kettu scores with a hook.
Pspic looks to land a body kick but Kettu moved away.
Kettu lands a body shot.
Kettu lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Pspic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pspic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kettu.
Kettu scores with a hook to the body. Pspic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kettu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kettu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pspic's head.
Kettu lands a right hook to the body.
Kettu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kettu cracks Pspic with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kettu is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Pspic had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#T3#
Pspic swings for the body but Kettu moves out of range.
Kettu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pspic takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pspic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kettu at a distance.
Kettu scores with the left hand. Pspic knows he should have avoided that one.
Kettu blocks a head kick by Pspic.
Pspic on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kettu throws a lazy right hand but Pspic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kettu lets loose with a powerful body kick. Pspic will feel that in the morning.
Kettu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kettu works Pspic's body with a nice hook.
Kettu throws out a loose jab but Pspic uses good head movement to avoid it.
A low kick from Pspic is predictable there
and Kettu counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kettu cracks Pspic with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pspic throws a series of punches but Kettu moves out of range. #T4#
Pspic misses with a double jab
and Kettu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pspic will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Jab from Kettu.
Pspic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pspic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kettu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kettu jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kettu moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pspic looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kettu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kettu lands a jab to the head. #ROC2#
Pspic is rocked!
Pspic misses with a double jab
and Kettu counters with a body kick that stops Pspic in his tracks momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pspic tries to land a front kick but Kettu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pspic throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Kettu to counter with a crisp jab.
Pspic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good standup being displayed there by Kettu as he connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Esa Kettu dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Pspic misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kettu lands a glancing blow to the side of Pspic's head.
Pspic walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Oh Pspic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kettu cracks Pspic with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pspic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kettu feints and then cracks Pspic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pspic down.
Pspic seems to have got his legs back now.
Pspic throws a head kick that misses
and Kettu counters with a slapping leg kick.
Pspic throws a lazy uppercut
and Kettu counters with a good low kick that Pspic was not able to check.
Kettu connects with a jab.
Petro Pspic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kettu lands with a right that hurts Pspic. Pspic looks to clinch but Kettu throws a short knee that drops Pspic. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Esa Kettu!
Esa Kettu bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Mar 03, 2017
#R1#
Hegg throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kettu lands a head shot.
Kettu blocks a head kick by Hegg.
Hegg lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kettu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hegg swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hegg misses with a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Kettu.
Kettu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hegg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hegg throws a head kick that misses
and Kettu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hegg misses with a head kick.
Kettu cracks Hegg with a good jab.
Kettu tries to clinch up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice cross by Kettu.
Hegg wants to land a leg kick but Kettu is out of range.
Hegg throws a right and a left that Kettu avoids nicely.
Hegg throws a head kick but Kettu moves out of range.
Kettu looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Kettu scores with a jab to the body.
Hegg lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kettu circles away quickly and effectively.
Johan Hegg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Hegg.
Hegg throws a head kick that Kettu semi-blocks.
A head kick from Hegg lands but Kettu takes it in his stride.
Kettu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hegg is breathing heavily.
Kettu with a nice cross.
Hegg misses with a head kick.
Kettu blocks a head kick by Hegg.
Kettu scores with a three punch combo!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kettu cracks Hegg with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Decent striking displayed by Kettu there.
Jab by Kettu.
Hegg looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hegg motions for Kettu to come forward. Hegg throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hegg takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kettu is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hegg had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#T2#
Kettu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hegg misses with a double jab
and Kettu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kettu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hegg throws a head kick that misses.
Kettu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kettu punishes Hegg's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice cross by Kettu.
Hegg walks into a left hand.
Esa Kettu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hegg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kettu connects with a jab.
Hegg throws a body kick that misses.
Kettu lands the left hand.
Hegg takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hegg takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kettu works Hegg's body with a nice hook.#T3#
Kettu jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hegg throws a head kick that misses
and Kettu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hegg thinking.
A lazy left from Kettu finds it's target.
Hegg needs to keep his hands up - Kettu had a free shot at his head there.#ROC2#
Hegg is rocked!
Hegg showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kettu.
Oh Hegg is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hegg moves forwards but Kettu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hegg seems to have got his legs back now.
Hegg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kettu cracks Hegg with a good jab.
Kettu misses with a double jab.
Kettu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kettu lands a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hegg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kettu throws out a counter right but Hegg avoids it with no problem.
Hegg takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T4#
Hegg throws the kick towards the body but Kettu avoids it.
Kettu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab lands there for Kettu.#CL2#
Kettu moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hegg.
Kettu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kettu tries to work over Hegg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hegg prevents a body shot from Kettu.
Kettu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hegg blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Kettu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hegg looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kettu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hegg blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD#
Hegg pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Hegg pushes Kettu off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Kettu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Hegg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Esa Kettu 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#
Kettu takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A head kick misses from Hegg.
Kettu wants to counter with a clinch but Hegg pushes him away.
Kettu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hegg. Hegg obviously looking to wear him down.
Kettu connects with a body shot that sends Hegg's belly button to the back.
Kettu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Johan Hegg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kettu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kettu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hegg throws a head kick that misses.
Hegg tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kettu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hegg throws a nice head kick!
Kettu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kettu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kettu sizes up Hegg with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kettu lands a slapping body shot.
Hegg walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hegg takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hegg throws a sloppy head kick and Kettu moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
A lazy left from Kettu finds it's target.
Hegg tries a head kick but it misses.
Hegg throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hegg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hegg walks into a straight right hand from Kettu.
Kettu moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hegg throws a head kick that misses
and Kettu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hegg lands a jab-cross combination.
Hegg misses with a head kick.
Kettu lands a slapping body shot.
Kettu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hegg looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick from Hegg is predictable there
and Kettu counters with a left and a right that stings Hegg.
Kettu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kettu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hegg at a distance.
Hegg takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A punch combination from Kettu misses. #T2#
Kettu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hegg on the side of the head.
Hegg takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kettu cracks Hegg with a hook to the temple - Hegg is on wobbly legs here! Kettu swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Hegg falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Kettu wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Esa Kettu!
Esa Kettu spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

 
 
 
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