Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Grunge 59: Negative Creep
Date: Aug 14, 2021

#R1#
Kossu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Boxaaja's head.
Boxaaja checks a leg kick nicely.
Boxaaja blocks a head kick by Kossu.
Boxaaja fails to land the takedown.
Boxaaja doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kossu counters with a nice uppercut.
A left and a right from Kossu both land. Nice combination.
Boxaaja shoots in looking for a takedown. Kossu tries to sprawl out of it but Boxaaja keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kossu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phol Boxaaja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kossu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Boxaaja.
Boxaaja shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kossu defends it nicely.
Kossu appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#TD#
Kossu gets caught napping as Boxaaja dives in and scores a takedown. Kossu manages to retain guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kossu is looking to stand up but Boxaaja isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Boxaaja trying to control but Kossu is working from the bottom.
Kossu has Boxaaja pulled in close to control his posture.
Boxaaja is pushing down on Kossu's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kossu is fighting to maintain full guard but Boxaaja has managed to sneak the leg through.
Boxaaja 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Boxaaja stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Boxaaja shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kossu defends it nicely.
Boxaaja with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kossu counters with a leg kick.
Kossu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kossu lands with a nice body punch. #CL2#
Kossu rushes Boxaaja and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Boxaaja blocks a body shot from Kossu.
Boxaaja tries to pull guard but Kossu forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kossu misses with the head strike.
Kossu can't find room to land a body shot as Boxaaja controls the action.
Kossu stops a takedown attempt from Boxaaja.
Kossu throws a head punch that misses.
Boxaaja is trying to pull guard but Kossu turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Boxaaja is trying to drag Kossu to the mat but Kossu just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kossu swings wildly with an uppercut but Boxaaja uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kossu doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Kossu misses with some punches. #TD#
Boxaaja pulls guard successfully. #SUB#
Boxaaja is looking for a triangle here but Kossu uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Boxaaja tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kossu tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #T4#
Boxaaja is trying to improve his position.
Kossu wants to stand but Boxaaja has his arm trapped.
Boxaaja is looking to regain half guard here but Kossu keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Kossu stands up and beckons Boxaaja to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kalle Kossu dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Boxaaja misses with a takedown
and Kossu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kossu lands with a hook. Boxaaja tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Boxaaja dives in and grabs Kossu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kossu pushes down on Boxaaja's head and hops out.
A nice side step and Kossu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#TD#
Boxaaja shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kossu manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kossu is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Boxaaja is controlling him.
Boxaaja looking to pass the guard.
Phol Boxaaja overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxaaja is looking to pass into half guard but Kossu pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kossu is in guard.#REVB##SUB#
Boxaaja has his foot on Kossu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kossu works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Boxaaja throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kossu escapes and throws Boxaaja's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T1##SU2#
Kossu decides to stand up, so the ref orders Boxaaja to his feet.
Kossu thumps Boxaaja with a low kick.
Kossu scores with a body shot.
Kossu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Boxaaja.
Kossu missing with a left hand there. Boxaaja was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Phol Boxaaja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boxaaja throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kossu's waist but Kossu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Boxaaja off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phol Boxaaja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boxaaja on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Boxaaja shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kossu as he jumps to the side.
Boxaaja fails to land the takedown.#T2#
Boxaaja misses with a takedown attempt - Kossu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD#
Boxaaja shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Boxaaja showed some decent athleticism 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!#SUB#
Boxaaja is trying to work for a kimura but Kossu is defending well.
Kossu is looking to escape.#SUB#
Boxaaja looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Boxaaja is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kossu has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Boxaaja seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kossu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Boxaaja is working for a submission of some sort.
Boxaaja stalling away here and it's allowed Kossu to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Boxaaja looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kossu is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Boxaaja is controlling him.
Boxaaja trying to control the position from guard on top but Kossu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Boxaaja is looking to advance position but Kossu has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kossu wants to stand but Boxaaja is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kalle Kossu 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Boxaaja looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Boxaaja tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kossu defends well and Boxaaja ends up having to push Kossu into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Boxaaja is trying to pull guard but Kossu has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phol Boxaaja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kossu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kossu lands with a short shot to the head.
Kossu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kossu misses with the head strike.
Kossu misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kossu misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Kossu.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boxaaja.
Boxaaja blocks a body shot from Kossu.
Kossu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Boxaaja blocks a body shot from Kossu.
Kossu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boxaaja has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kossu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Boxaaja jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kossu walks away with a smile on his face. Boxaaja gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Boxaaja with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kossu counters with a straight right hand.
Horrible takedown attempt by Boxaaja or perhaps it was just good defense by Kossu, which made it look bad.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boxaaja takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Boxaaja has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kossu.
Boxaaja misses with a takedown
and Kossu counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Kossu rushes Boxaaja and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kossu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Kossu - that landed with a thud. #T2#
Kossu misses with some punches.
Kossu misses with some punches.
Kossu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kossu misses with a body punch.
Kossu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boxaaja's elbow.
Kossu tries to work over Boxaaja's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kossu lands with a right to the head.
Kossu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kossu misses with a short punch 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!
Boxaaja misses with a punch to the body.
Kossu scores with a shot to the side of Boxaaja's head. #ROC2#Boxaaja is rocked!
Kalle Kossu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kossu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boxaaja tries to pull guard but Kossu forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T3#
Kossu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kossu tries to throw a body punch but Boxaaja avoids it by throwing Kossu back against the cage.
Kossu misses with a punch to the body.
Boxaaja blocks a body shot from Kossu.
Kossu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phol Boxaaja has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kossu tries to throw a body punch but Boxaaja avoids it by throwing Kossu back against the cage.
Kossu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boxaaja is trying to pull guard but Kossu turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Boxaaja jumps into guard, dragging Kossu to the mat. #SUB#
Boxaaja looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kossu has picked Boxaaja up and slammed him! Boxaaja can't keep hold of the triangle and Kossu manages to pass to side control!
Boxaaja is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kossu is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Kalle Kossu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4##SU2#
Kossu stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Kossu digs a good body shot into Boxaaja's ribs.
Boxaaja shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kossu defends it nicely.
Kossu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boxaaja fails with the takedown.
Kossu lands a leg kick that knocks Boxaaja off balance momentarily.
Kossu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boxaaja manages to avoid it.
Kossu has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Boxaaja is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kossu scores with a leg kick.
Kossu misses with a series of wild punches.
Boxaaja looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kossu is fending him off so far but Boxaaja persists. Nope, Kossu circles away and we're back to standing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kalle Kossu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kossu 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 26:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kalle Kossu!
A relieved looking Kalle Kossu 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: Grunge 51: Soundgarden
Date: Jun 27, 2021

#R1#
Cutlas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kossu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Marcin Cutlas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cutlas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kossu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kossu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cutlas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kossu paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Cutlas closes the distance and clinches.
Cutlas throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Cutlas fails to land.
Cutlas has a couple of punches blocked by Kossu.
Kossu misses with a body punch.
Cutlas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cutlas swings wildly with an uppercut but Kossu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kossu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kossu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cutlas working aggressively here.
Cutlas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kossu misses with some punches.
Kossu lands with a right to the head.
Cutlas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kossu tries a body shot but Cutlas blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Kossu.
Kossu 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!
A nice left hand lands by Cutlas.
Kossu doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
A short right from Cutlas.
Kossu blocking some punches.
Kossu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kossu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kossu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kossu lands with a left to the head.
Kossu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cutlas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kossu scores with a shot to the side of Cutlas's head.
Cutlas swings wildly with an uppercut but Kossu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kossu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cutlas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kossu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kossu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kossu lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cutlas.
Kossu lands with a short shot to the head.
Cutlas misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Kossu.
Kossu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kossu misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cutlas.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cutlas.
Kossu blocks an uppercut.
Kossu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cutlas backwards.
A short right from Kossu.
Kossu lands a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cutlas.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kossu.
Cutlas throws a head punch that misses.
Kossu blocking some punches.
Kossu scores with a shot to the side of Cutlas's head.
Cutlas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cutlas prevents a body shot from Kossu.
Cutlas misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Kossu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kossu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cutlas.
Cutlas throws a head punch that misses.
Kossu tries to work over Cutlas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cutlas.
Cutlas is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A hook to the body from Kossu. #T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kossu.
Cutlas misses with the head strike.
Kossu swings wildly with an uppercut but Cutlas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kossu lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC#Cutlas is rocked!
Cutlas has a couple of punches blocked by Kossu.
Cutlas working aggressively here.
Kossu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kossu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cutlas is still on wobbly legs! Can Kossu finish him?
Kossu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A left hand lands to the body for Kossu.
Kossu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kossu lands a nice shot to the body.
Cutlas seems to have recovered his senses.
Kossu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cutlas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cutlas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kossu lands with a light punch inside.
Kossu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short right from Cutlas.
Kossu throws a head punch that misses.
A short body shot lands from Kossu as the two fighters clinch.
Kossu lands a hook that snaps the head of Cutlas backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Kossu. #T4#
Kossu lands a big right hand that drops Cutlas! The killer instinct kicks in and Kossu finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Kossu!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kalle Kossu!
During a confident post fight interview, Kalle Kossu thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Grunge 45: They Live
Date: May 16, 2021

#R1#
Kossu misses with a wild body shot.
Tulikoura lands with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by Kossu.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kossu, as that shot connected.
Kossu misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tulikoura counters with a straight right hand.
Tulikoura misses with a left hand
and Kossu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice defenses there by Kossu.
Kossu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tulikoura counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kossu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kossu throws a nice looking combination but Tulikoura bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tulikoura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kossu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tulikoura is looking to score with low kicks.
Kossu throwing a counter right hand but Tulikoura manages to avoid it.
A nice leg kick from Kossu, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tulikoura takes a swing at Kossu's ribcage but misses.
Tulikoura tries a low kick but Kossu avoids it.
Johannes Tulikoura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tulikoura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kossu was well out of range. Poor timing from Tulikoura.
Kossu works the jab nicely.
Tulikoura walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T1#
Kossu throws a leg kick but Tulikoura checks it.
Tulikoura follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Tulikoura lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kossu's sensitive parts.
Kossu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tulikoura.
Tulikoura misses with an uppercut. Kossu saw that one coming.
Tulikoura looks to land a body kick but Kossu moved away.
Kossu misses with a body punch
and Tulikoura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tulikoura keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tulikoura throws a leg kick but Kossu checks it.
Tulikoura misses with a leg kick.
Tulikoura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kossu takes a swing at Tulikoura's ribcage but misses.
Kossu connects with an inside leg kick.
Tulikoura checks a low kick from Kossu.
Kossu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tulikoura moves away.
Kossu falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tulikoura counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Kossu sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tulikoura lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tulikoura with a nice cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some bone on bone action there as Kossu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kossu seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nice shot lands for Tulikoura.
Tulikoura takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tulikoura connects with a body shot that sends Kossu's belly button to the back.
Kossu takes one to the side of the head.
Tulikoura's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kossu under the eye.
Tulikoura has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tulikoura there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tulikoura scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kossu in his tracks.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tulikoura checks a leg kick.
Tulikoura misses with an uppercut
and Kossu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice defenses there by Tulikoura.
Kossu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kossu thuds his right hand into Tulikoura's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kossu misses with a body shot. #T3#
Kossu is looking to chop away at Tulikoura's legs.
Tulikoura looks to score with a jab to the body but Kossu is just out of range.
Tulikoura scores with a kick to the body.
Kossu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kossu cracks Tulikoura with an open hand slap.
Kossu throws a right hand that Tulikoura ducks under and follows up with a left that Tulikoura also avoids with ease.
Nice body punch from Tulikoura.
Kossu misses with a straight left.
Tulikoura looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kossu loads up on a big right hand but Tulikoura slips the punch.
Kossu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tulikoura with the inside leg kick.
Kossu misses with a wild combination.
Kossu checks a low kick from Tulikoura.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good standup being displayed there by Kossu as he connects with a hook.#T4#
Tulikoura keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kossu.
Tulikoura staying out of range there.
Kossu walks into a jab.
Kossu is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kossu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tulikoura.
Tulikoura throws a right hand that misses
and Kossu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kossu throws a sloppy body shot
and Tulikoura counters with a left to the body.
Tulikoura wants to land a leg kick but Kossu is out of range.
It appears Kossu was looking to counter with a kick there.
Tulikoura walks into a left hand.
Kossu throws a body punch but Tulikoura moves out of range.
Tulikoura only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tulikoura throws an overhand right that lands on Kossu's shoulder, as Kossu tries to avoid the shot.
Kossu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That kick from Tulikoura tenderised Kossu's leg. Kossu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kossu throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Tulikoura to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tulikoura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kossu.
Kossu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Donk. Tulikoura catches Kossu right on the button with a cross.
Tulikoura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Johannes Tulikoura 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#
Tulikoura misses with a right hand
and Kossu counters with a leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tulikoura.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kossu.
Tulikoura ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tulikoura throws a solid leg kick but Kossu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tulikoura.
Kossu checks the leg kick.
Kossu misses with a body shot.
Kossu throws a leg kick which misses Tulikoura's front leg but catches the back leg as Tulikoura tries to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tulikoura. Kossu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kossu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Tulikoura 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.
Tulikoura tries to land a front kick but Kossu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tulikoura lands a jab to Kossu's midsection.
Tulikoura connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kossu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tulikoura on the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Tulikoura.
Tulikoura looks to land a left hand but Kossu moved out of range nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kossu looks to score with a jab to the body but Tulikoura is just out of range.#T1#
Tulikoura throws a jab when Kossu was well out of range.
Kossu throws a lazy right hand but Tulikoura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tulikoura will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kossu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A clash of legs there as Tulikoura blocks the low kick.
Kossu throws a sloppy head kick and Tulikoura moves out of range easily.
Tulikoura waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kossu.
A jab lands there for Tulikoura.
Tulikoura tries to clinch up.
Kossu throws a solid leg kick but Tulikoura takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kossu.
Kossu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tulikoura moves out of range as Kossu strikes.
Kossu 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.
Kossu jabs at Tulikoura's body.
Tulikoura scores with a shot to the body. #T2#
Kossu just misses with a punch to the body.
Tulikoura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kossu misses with a body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tulikoura throws a body shot but no joy.
Kossu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kossu is looking to land body kicks.
Tulikoura thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kossu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kossu throws a body shot but no joy.
Kossu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kossu misses with a head kick.
Tulikoura connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tulikoura throws a jab but it's blocked by Kossu.
Kossu looks to score with a jab to the body but Tulikoura is just out of range.
Kossu throws a solid leg kick but Tulikoura takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kossu.
Kossu throws a sloppy head kick and Tulikoura moves out of range easily.
Johannes Tulikoura seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Kossu throws a body punch but Tulikoura moves out of range.
Tulikoura throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tulikoura fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kossu.
Tulikoura looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kossu tries to bum rush Tulikoura with a series of wild strikes but Tulikoura uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tulikoura lands with a shot to the body.
Kossu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tulikoura moves away.
Kossu misses with a few strikes there.
Tulikoura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kossu.
Nice jab there from Kossu.
Kossu checks a leg kick.
Kossu connects with a single shot there.
Kossu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tulikoura.
Tulikoura misses with a head kick.
Tulikoura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tulikoura lands a right hook to the body. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kossu ducks under a wild hook from Tulikoura.
Tulikoura goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tulikoura connects with an inside leg kick.
Tulikoura throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tulikoura missing with a left hand there. Kossu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kossu looks to score with a jab to the body but Tulikoura is just out of range.
Kossu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tulikoura finds it's way round the side to connect with Kossu's head.
Kossu takes a swing at Tulikoura's ribcage but misses.
Kossu slips under a jab.
Kossu thinks about countering with a head kick.
Kossu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kossu wants to slow Tulikoura down by chopping away at his legs.
Tulikoura looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tulikoura moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tulikoura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kossu moves away.
Kossu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tulikoura misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Johannes Tulikoura 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. 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#
Tulikoura throws a lazy right hand but Kossu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tulikoura misses with a body kick.
Tulikoura closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tulikoura feints and then cracks Kossu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kossu down.
Tulikoura misses the shot to the body.
Tulikoura takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kossu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kossu connects with a right hand. Tulikoura shakes it off.
Kossu swings widly with a right hand
and Kossu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kossu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kossu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tulikoura.
Tulikoura scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kossu jabs at Tulikoura's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tulikoura.
Tulikoura misses with a low kick.
Kossu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tulikoura connects with a right hand. Kossu shakes it off.#T1#
Kossu checks a leg kick nicely.
Tulikoura misses with a shot to the body
and Tulikoura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kossu wants to land a leg kick but Tulikoura is out of range.
Kossu misses with a low kick.
Tulikoura missing with a left hand there. Kossu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kossu throws a body kick that misses.
Tulikoura throws a hook but Kossu blocks it.
Kossu is looking to counter punch.
Tulikoura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A low kick lands for Tulikoura.
Kossu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tulikoura was well out of range. Poor timing from Kossu.
Tulikoura looks to throw the jab but Kossu is out of range.
Tulikoura scores with a leg kick.
Tulikoura slips under a jab from Kossu.
Tulikoura fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kossu misses with a hook. Tulikoura ducked under it nicely.
Kalle Kossu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tulikoura checks a leg kick nicely.
Tulikoura fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kossu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tulikoura 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 Kossu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kossu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tulikoura blocks a leg kick.
Kossu throws an off balance right hand
and Tulikoura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tulikoura misses with a head kick.
Tulikoura throws a leg kick but Kossu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tulikoura fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kossu.
Good leg kick by Tulikoura.
Tulikoura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kossu.
Kossu misses with a double jab.
Tulikoura is looking to chop away at Kossu's legs.
Kossu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kossu checks a low kick from Tulikoura.
Kossu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tulikoura.#T3#
Kossu throws a right hand that misses
and Tulikoura counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kossu's knee momentarily.
Kossu tries to land a leg kick but Tulikoura saw it coming and moves away.
Kossu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kossu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tulikoura.
Kossu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tulikoura defending well as Kossu loads up on a big left hand.
Tulikoura scores with a leg kick.
Johannes Tulikoura is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL2#
Tulikoura has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tulikoura prevents a body shot from Kossu.
Tulikoura lands an uppercut.
Tulikoura blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tulikoura working aggressively here.
Tulikoura blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kossu misses with a punch on the inside.
Kossu tries to throw a body punch but Tulikoura avoids it by throwing Kossu back against the cage. #T4#
Kossu scores with a hook to the body.
Tulikoura swings wildly with an uppercut but Kossu uses good head movement to avoid it.
I was talking to Kossu's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tulikoura can't find room to land a body shot as Kossu controls the action.
Kossu has a couple of punches blocked by Tulikoura.
Kossu tries a body shot but Tulikoura blocks it.
Kossu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kossu tries to throw a body punch but Tulikoura avoids it by throwing Kossu back against the cage.
Kossu misses with a body punch.
Kossu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kossu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tulikoura 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!
Kossu misses with a body punch.
Kossu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tulikoura's elbow.
Kossu is leaning against Tulikoura and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kossu tries to work over Tulikoura's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Johannes Tulikoura.
I've got Tulikoura 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johannes Tulikoura!
A very excited looking Johannes Tulikoura rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: Grunge 43: Pearl Jam
Date: May 01, 2021

#R1#
Kossu lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've been informed that Kossu has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Linewood misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kossu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kossu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kossu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Linewood. Linewood obviously looking to wear him down.
Linewood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kossu manages to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Linewood. Those never looked like landing.
Kossu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Linewood with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shock Linewood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Linewood tries to close the distance and clinch but Kossu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Linewood on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kossu. Kossu obviously looking to wear him down.
Linewood slips under a jab from Kossu.
Linewood is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kossu goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Linewood on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kossu. Kossu obviously looking to wear him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kossu slips under a jab.
Linewood lands with a kick to the ribs.
Linewood lands a jab to Kossu's midsection.
Linewood throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T1#
Kossu tries to land a front kick but Linewood steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice defenses there by Linewood.
An attempted straight right counter from Linewood misses the target.
Linewood gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kossu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kossu swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL#
and Linewood holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kossu lands a shoulder strike.
Linewood working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Linewood breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Linewood lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kossu at a distance.
Kossu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Donk. Linewood catches Kossu right on the button with a cross.
Linewood connects with a solid leg kick.
Kossu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Linewood. That did some damage!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kossu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Linewood to counter with a crisp jab.
Kossu tries a head kick but it misses.
Kossu lands a head kick!
Linewood connects with a body shot.#T2#
Linewood displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kossu throws out the jab.
Linewood uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kossu has time to react.
Linewood misses with a wild body shot.
Linewood throws an overhand right that lands on Kossu's shoulder, as Kossu tries to avoid the shot.
Kossu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kossu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Linewood can pounce on him.
Linewood throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kossu misses with a body shot.
Linewood plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kossu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Linewood.
Linewood fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kossu misses with a low kick as Linewood jumps back.
Linewood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kossu was well out of range. Poor timing from Linewood.
Linewood slips a jab and a cross from Kossu.
Kossu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A decent looking cross lands there for Linewood.#T3#
Kossu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Linewood moves away.
Kossu sizes up Linewood with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kossu misses with a double jab.
The fighters circling - Kossu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kossu throws a head kick that misses.
Linewood avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Linewood takes one on the button.
Kossu misses with a jab to the body
and Linewood counters with a thumping low kick.
Kossu misses with a straight left.
Kossu misses with a looping right.
Kossu dodges the punch combination from Linewood.
Linewood lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kossu circles away quickly and effectively.
Kossu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kossu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Linewood is out of range and Kossu settles back down.
Linewood throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T4#
Linewood throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Linewood tries to clinch but Kossu is having none of it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Linewood looks to score with a jab to the body but Kossu is just out of range.
Linewood is looking to wear down Kossu with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kossu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kossu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kossu cracks Linewood with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kossu misses the shot to the body.
Linewood bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kossu misses the shot to the body.
Kossu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Linewood misses with a low kick.
Kossu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Linewood throws a low kick but Kossu moves out of range easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kossu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kossu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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 Shock Linewood will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Linewood looks to land a right hand but Kossu moved out of range.
Linewood tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kossu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Linewood with a jab.
Linewood on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kossu throws a hook to the side of Linewood's head but Linewood sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kossu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kossu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A jab from Kossu finds it's way through Linewood's defenses.
Kossu lands with a shot to the body.
Kossu connects with an inside leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Linewood 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A jab from Kossu misses.
Linewood throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kossu flicks out a counter leg kick but Linewood steps away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Linewood bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kossu's head backwards.
Kossu lands a glancing blow to the side of Linewood's head.
Kossu swings for the body but Linewood moves out of range. #T1#
Kossu misses with a looping left.
Kossu takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kossu lands with a nice body punch.
Linewood connects with a single shot there.
Kossu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kossu looks for the body kick but Linewood saw that one coming.
Kossu catches Linewood with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kossu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Linewood finds it's way round the side to connect with Kossu's head.
Linewood takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kossu misses with a hook. Linewood ducked under it nicely.
Linewood wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Linewood tests Kossu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Linewood looks to land a body kick but Kossu moved away.
Kossu only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kossu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Linewood.
Linewood throws a looping overhand right but Kossu ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Linewood connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kossu. Kossu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Linewood misses with an attempted mid kick. #T2#
Kossu moves away from the strike by Linewood.
Linewood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kossu moves away.
Kossu throws a looping overhand right but Linewood ducks down to avoid it.
Kossu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kossu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Linewood scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Linewood misses with a body shot.
Kossu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A jab from Linewood misses.
Linewood throws a good cross that connects.
Kossu thows a body kick. Linewood tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Linewood slips a jab from Kossu.
Linewood lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kalle Kossu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Linewood throws a head kick that misses
and Linewood takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kossu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Linewood doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
Kossu throws a shot from downtown. Linewood moves away and avoids it.
Linewood was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kossu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Linewood circles away quickly and effectively.
Linewood digs a good body shot into Kossu's ribs.
Linewood scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kossu looks to score with a jab to the body but Linewood is just out of range.
Linewood moves out of range as Kossu strikes.
Linewood takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Linewood throws an overhand right that lands on Kossu's shoulder, as Kossu tries to avoid the shot.
Linewood takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Linewood lands a leg kick that knocks Kossu off balance momentarily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kossu.
A nice leg kick from Linewood, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kossu keeps the fight on the outside.
Linewood connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
An inside leg kick lands from Kossu. #T4#
Linewood throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Linewood keeps Kossu at a distance using the push kick.
Kossu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Linewood under the eye.
Kossu throws a leg kick
and Linewood counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Linewood misses with a wild body shot.
Linewood doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kossu throws a wild body kick that Linewood sees coming a mile off.
Kossu throws a jab when Linewood was well out of range.
Kossu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
An inside leg kick lands from Kossu.
Kossu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kossu throws a front kick aimed at Linewood's knee but Linewood avoids it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Linewood misses with a series of wild punches.
A countering left hand to the body from Kossu misses.
Kossu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kalle Kossu 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##CL#
Linewood gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Linewood is struggling to control the position.
Linewood goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Linewood wants to get back to striking at distance but Kossu won't allow it.
Kossu tries a body shot but Linewood blocks it.
Kossu blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Linewood.
Kossu pushes Linewood back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kossu is pushing Linewood up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Linewood lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kossu lands a right hand.
A short uppercut from Linewood.
Linewood changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kossu fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Linewood is looking to land body kicks.#T1#
Kossu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Linewood on the side of the head.
Linewood avoids the body shot from Kossu.
Kossu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Linewood looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Linewood fails in his attempt to clinch.
Linewood throws a body shot but no joy.
Kossu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kossu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice body kick from Linewood.
Linewood's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
The fight stays on the outside here - Linewood looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kossu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kossu misses with a body shot.
Linewood throws a low kick, looking for Kossu's leg but Kossu calmly moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Linewood. #T2#
Linewood wants to clinch.
Kossu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Linewood.
Kossu misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Linewood closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Linewood blocks a body shot from Kossu. #BC#
Linewood breaks the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kossu misses with a hook.
Linewood connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kossu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Linewood looks to score with a jab to the body but Kossu is just out of range.
Linewood fails to land with a series of punches.
Linewood displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kossu throws out the jab.
Kossu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3#
Linewood throws a leg kick but Kossu sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kossu misses the shot to the body.
A cross from Linewood lands.
Linewood connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Linewood digs a good hook to Kossu's body.
Kossu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Linewood displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kossu throws out the jab.
Linewood is looking for a counter combo.
Kossu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kossu checks the leg kick.
Linewood wants to clinch.
Linewood showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kossu. #T4#
Kossu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Linewood sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kossu thows a leg kick but Linewood checks it
and Linewood counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kossu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Linewood moves away.
Kossu throws the left hand but Linewood avoids the punch easily.
Linewood was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kossu lands with a nice body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Linewood doesn't manage to clinch there - Kossu circles away.
Linewood smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kossu throws out a loose jab but Linewood uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Linewood.
Kossu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Linewood connects with a body shot.
Linewood throws a leg kick but Kossu sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kossu misses with a low kick as Linewood jumps back.
A nice leg kick lands there from Linewood.
Linewood slips under a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shock Linewood showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Linewood 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shock Linewood!
A very excited looking Shock Linewood 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: FARTMMA 121
Date: Oct 17, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kossu throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dramicanin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dramicanin moves in looking to clinch but Kossu pushes him off.
Dramicanin dodges the punch combination from Kossu.
Kossu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dramicanin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kossu scores with a body shot.
Dramicanin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kossu counters with a straight right hand.
Kossu throws a low kick but Dramicanin avoids it.
Dramicanin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kossu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kossu lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kalle Kossu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kossu!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kossu misses the body punch
and Kossu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dramicanin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kossu but Kossu pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1#
Kossu lands a right hook to the body.
Dramicanin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kossu lands the left hand.
Dramicanin slips under a jab.
Dramicanin is looking to counter punch.
Dramicanin moves out of range of the body kick.
A low kick from Kossu misses
and Dramicanin counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Dramicanin moves into the clinch successfully.
Dramicanin tries to break the clinch but Kossu is controlling the position.
Dramicanin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kossu misses with a punch to the body.
Dramicanin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kossu is looking to control Dramicanin's arms but Dramicanin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kossu has his back to the cage. #T2#
Dramicanin lands a body punch.
Kossu struggles to land a body shot inside as Dramicanin controls his hands.
A short body shot lands from Dramicanin as the two fighters clinch.
Dramicanin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dramicanin prevents a body shot from Kossu.
Dramicanin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kossu backwards. #BC#
Dramicanin manages to break the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dramicanin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kossu can pounce on him.
Dramicanin misses the jab.
A punch combination from Kossu misses.
Kossu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kossu closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kossu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kossu connects with a high kick.
Dramicanin staying out of range there.#T3#
Dramicanin misses the shot to the body.
Kossu thuds his right hand into Dramicanin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kossu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dramicanin manages to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Dramicanin misses its target.
Kossu throws a solid leg kick but Dramicanin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kossu.
Kalle Kossu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kossu lands a nice hook to Dramicanin's body. Dramicanin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dramicanin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kossu. #CL#
Dramicanin clinches.
Dramicanin blocks a body shot from Kossu.
Kossu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dramicanin backwards.
Dramicanin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dramicanin misses with a punch to the body.
Kossu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dramicanin backwards.
Dramicanin blocks a body shot from Kossu.
Kossu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Kossu fails to land. #T4#
Dramicanin presses Kossu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dramicanin is working Kossu over against the cage.#BC#
Dramicanin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice jab there from Dramicanin. #CUT#It looks like Kalle Kossu has been cut.
Dramicanin throws a shot from downtown. Kossu moves away and avoids it.#TD#
Kossu tries to sprawl but Dramicanin drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Dramicanin trying to control from half guard but Kossu is working away.
Dramicanin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Dramicanin is trying for a kimura here. Kossu looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Dramicanin wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dorde Dramicanin!
Dorde Dramicanin took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: FARTMMA 117
Date: Sep 19, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vazzappo throws a body shot but no joy.
Kossu motions for Vazzappo to come forward. Kossu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vazzappo is looking for the big counter here.
Vazzappo punishes Kossu's body with a nice straight punch.
Kalle Kossu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vazzappo slips a jab and a cross from Kossu.
Vazzappo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kossu scores with a nice head shot.
Vazzappo throws a series of punches but Kossu moves out of range.
Vazzappo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kossu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kossu misses with a hook to the body
and Kossu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vazzappo throws a wild body kick that Kossu sees coming a mile off.
Kossu checks the leg kick.
Vazzappo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kossu swings widly with a right hand
enabling Vazzappo to counter with a crisp jab.
Vazzappo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kossu lands a head kick. Vazzappo smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T1#
Kossu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kossu throws a body punch but Vazzappo moves out of range.
Kossu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vazzappo misses with a wild body shot.
Kossu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kossu throws a series of punches but Vazzappo avoids them all with ease.
Kossu lands a high kick!
Vazzappo throws a body kick that misses
and Kossu counters with a straight right hand.
Vazzappo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
An inside leg kick from Kossu misses.
Vazzappo is looking for the big counter here.
Nice body punch from Kossu.
Vazzappo slips under a jab.
Kossu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vazzappo moves away.
Kossu connects with a leg kick.
Vazzappo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A low kick from Vazzappo misses
and Kossu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vazzappo throws a hook but Kossu avoids it easily.
Kossu throws a right hand that misses
and Vazzappo counters with a one-two to the body.
Kossu scores with a jab to the body.
Vazzappo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Vazzappo moves away from the strike by Kossu.
Vazzappo misses with a body kick.
Kossu appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kossu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Kossu misses the target.
Kossu throws a sloppy body shot
and Vazzappo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kossu looks to score with a jab to the body but Vazzappo is just out of range.
Vazzappo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vazzappo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kossu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vazzappo moves away from the strike by Kossu. #T3#
Vazzappo slips a jab from Kossu.
Kossu swings for the body but Vazzappo moves out of range.
Vazzappo throws a counter combo.
Kossu misses with a hook to the body
and Vazzappo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kossu ducks under a wild hook from Vazzappo.
Vazzappo misses with a body shot.
Kossu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Some wild striking there from Vazzappo.
Vazzappo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vazzappo ducks under a wild hook from Kossu.
Vazzappo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kossu.
Vazzappo walks into a straight right hand from Kossu.
Vazzappo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kossu.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vazzappo. Kossu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kossu is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kossu throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vazzappo! But no joy.#T4#
A jab from Kossu finds it's way through Vazzappo's defenses.
Vazzappo loads up on a big right hand but Kossu slips the punch.
Kossu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kossu throws a series of punches but Vazzappo avoids them all with ease.
Vazzappo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kossu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vazzappo. That did some damage!
Vazzappo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kossu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vazzappo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kossu.
Vazzappo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vazzappo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kossu's head backwards.
Vazzappo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kossu connects with the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vazzappo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Vazzappo lands with a nice combination. Kossu backs away looking to recover.
Nice shot by Vazzappo.
Vazzappo blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kalle Kossu dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Vazzappo missing with a left hand there. Kossu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vazzappo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Vazzappo avoids the body shot from Kossu.
Vazzappo cracks Kossu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kossu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vazzappo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kossu throws an overhand right that lands on Vazzappo's shoulder, as Vazzappo tries to avoid the shot.
Vazzappo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kossu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kossu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vazzappo doesn't seem bothered though.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Vazzappo might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kossu has got the better of the exchanges.
Vazzappo fails to land with a series of punches.
Tony Vazzappo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vazzappo misses with an uppercut.
Kossu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vazzappo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kossu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vazzappo pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Vazzappo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kossu dips to his left and cracks Vazzappo with an uppercut!
Jab from Kossu.
Kossu misses with a series of wild punches.
A shot to the body from Kossu misses #KD2#
and Vazzappo counters with a crisp one two that drops Kossu! Vazzappo thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Kossu to his feet! Kossu is in big trouble!
Kossu connects with a body shot that sends Vazzappo's belly button to the back.
Kossu throws a shot from downtown. Vazzappo moves away and avoids it.
Vazzappo ducks under a wild hook from Kossu.
Vazzappo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kossu swings for the body but Vazzappo moves out of range.
Kossu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kossu looks to land a combination but Vazzappo avoids it well.
Kossu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kossu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T2#
Some wild striking there from Vazzappo.
Kossu misses with a series of wild punches.
Kossu throws out a loose jab but Vazzappo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vazzappo slips a straight right by Kossu.
Kossu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vazzappo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Vazzappo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kossu looks to throw the jab but Vazzappo is out of range.
Vazzappo lands a nice shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Kossu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vazzappo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kossu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vazzappo can do to turn this around?
Kossu scores with a jab to the head.
Nice defenses there by Vazzappo.#T3#
Vazzappo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sloppy strikes from Vazzappo. Those never looked like landing.
Kossu throws a body shot but no joy.
Kossu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vazzappo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vazzappo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kossu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vazzappo 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.
Kossu takes a swing at Vazzappo's ribcage but misses.
Vazzappo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kossu's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kossu duly obliges.
Kossu throws a shot to the body.
Kossu throws a body punch but Vazzappo moves out of range.
Kossu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vazzappo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vazzappo tries a head kick but it misses.
Kossu looks to score with a jab to the body but Vazzappo is just out of range.
Kossu checks the leg kick.#T4#
Vazzappo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kossu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vazzappo throws out the jab.
Kossu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kossu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vazzappo.
Kossu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kossu dodges the punch combination from Vazzappo.
Kossu tries to work over Vazzappo's front leg with a kick but Vazzappo checks it.
Some bone on bone action there as Kossu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Vazzappo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kossu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vazzappo throws out the jab.
Kossu lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kossu connects with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kalle Kossu 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Kossu throws the left hand but Vazzappo avoids the punch easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Kossu. That snapped Vazzappo's head back.
Kossu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kossu slips a jab from Vazzappo.
Vazzappo misses with a leg kick.
Kalle Kossu is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick by Kossu misses
and Vazzappo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vazzappo misses with a double jab.
Kossu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vazzappo loads up on a big right hand but Kossu slips the punch.
Kossu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kossu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vazzappo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vazzappo lands with a shot to the body.
Kossu lands with an overhand left.
Kossu lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right 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!
Kossu slips under a jab from Vazzappo.#T1#
Kossu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vazzappo misses with a wild body shot.
Vazzappo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kossu scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Vazzappo throws a low kick but Kossu moves out of range easily.
Kossu throws the left hand but Vazzappo avoids the punch easily.
Vazzappo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kossu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kossu lands a right hook to the body.
Vazzappo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kossu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kossu scores with a shot to the body.
Vazzappo lands a head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kossu feints and then cracks Vazzappo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vazzappo down. #T2#
Vazzappo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kossu counters with a two punch combo.
Kossu connects with a nice looking jab.
Kossu is looking to score with low kicks.
Vazzappo raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kossu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vazzappo.
Kossu cracks Vazzappo with an open hand slap.
Kossu tries to bum rush Vazzappo with a series of wild strikes but Vazzappo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kossu loads up on a big right hand but Vazzappo slips the punch.
Kossu takes a swing at Vazzappo's ribcage but misses.
Vazzappo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kossu throws a leg kick but Vazzappo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kossu lands a nice shot to the body.
Vazzappo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kossu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T3#
Sloppy strikes from Vazzappo. Those never looked like landing.
Kossu scores with a body shot.
Vazzappo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kossu misses with a double jab
enabling Vazzappo to counter with a crisp jab.
Vazzappo connects with the punch.
Kossu misses with an uppercut
and Vazzappo counters with a stiff right hand.
Kossu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Vazzappo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kossu swings for the body but Vazzappo moves out of range.
Kossu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vazzappo.
Kossu scores with a nice head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vazzappo misses with a looping right.
Tony Vazzappo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Kossu misses with a wild combination.
Kalle Kossu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vazzappo misses with a double jab
and Kossu counters with a left and a right that stings Vazzappo.
Kossu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vazzappo ducks under a wild hook from Kossu.
Vazzappo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vazzappo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kossu can pounce on him.
Kossu with the inside leg kick.
Vazzappo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kossu's head.#CUT2#It looks like Kalle Kossu has been cut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kossu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vazzappo manages to avoid it.
Vazzappo misses with a wild combination.
Kossu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vazzappo at a distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kalle Kossu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kossu 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kalle Kossu!
A victorious Kalle Kossu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: F 110: LHW GP Semis
Date: Aug 01, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kossu throws a head kick but Milquetoast moves out of range.
Milquetoast scores with a leg kick.
Kossu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kossu lands a leg kick that knocks Milquetoast off balance momentarily.
Kossu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Milquetoast doesn't seem bothered though.
Milquetoast uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kossu.
Milquetoast punishes Kossu's body with a nice straight punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Kossu misses the target.
Milquetoast on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kossu feints and then cracks Milquetoast's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Milquetoast down.
A punch lands to the side of Milquetoast 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kossu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Milquetoast.
Kossu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Malmi Aitta in the buildup to the fight.
A big right from Milquetoast 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!
Kossu moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kossu. Milquetoast does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kossu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kalle Kossu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Kossu.
A telegraphed right hand from Kossu misses the target.
Kossu misses with a double jab. #T1#
Kossu cracks Milquetoast with a good jab.
Kossu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Milquetoast lands an overhand right.
Milquetoast lands a glancing blow to the side of Kossu's head.
Milquetoast takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Milquetoast scores with a jab to the body.
Kossu checks a leg kick nicely.
Milquetoast avoids the body shot from Kossu.
Kossu thuds his right hand into Milquetoast's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Milquetoast thows a leg kick but Kossu checks it
and Kossu counters with a straight right hand.
Kossu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kossu punishes Milquetoast's body with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Milquetoast avoids the head kick by Kossu.
Milquetoast now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Milquetoast throws a lazy uppercut
and Kossu counters with a right hand to the body.
Kossu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kossu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Milquetoast!
A big right from Milquetoast misses.
Kossu scores with a punch to the head.#T2#
Kossu misses with a low kick.
Milquetoast cracks Kossu with an open hand slap.
Kossu with a hook.
Milquetoast misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Milquetoast lands with a straight right. Kossu didn't see that one coming.
Kossu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kossu just misses with a punch to the body.
Milquetoast throws a head kick that misses.
Kossu lands with a shot to the body.
Milquetoast shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kossu misses with a straight left.
Milquetoast looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kossu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kossu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kossu throws a shot to the body.
Kossu throws a nice looking combination but Milquetoast bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kossu checks the leg kick.
Milquetoast ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kossu moves away.#T3#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kossu 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 Milquetoast has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Milquetoast and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Milquetoast lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kossu circles away quickly and effectively.
Milquetoast waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kossu.
Kossu misses with a body shot.
Milquetoast throws a poor cross that misses
and Kossu counters with a nice uppercut.
Kossu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kossu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kossu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kossu misses with a straight right.
A jab from Kossu misses.
Kossu throws a leg kick but Milquetoast moved away.
Kossu misses with a two punch combination.
Kossu misses with a body shot.
Milquetoast cracks Kossu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kossu.
Kossu lands a lovely overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kossu misses with a shot to the body
and Milquetoast counters with an outside leg kick.
Milquetoast takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T4#
Milquetoast swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kossu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Milquetoast momentarily.
Milquetoast looking to land some kicks to the body here.
As Milquetoast backs away, Kossu returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kossu blocks a head kick by Milquetoast.
Kossu drops his hands momentarily and Milquetoast takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Milquetoast throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Milquetoast moves out of range as Kossu strikes.
Milquetoast is looking to slow Kossu down with leg kicks.
Kossu is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kossu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kossu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Milquetoast has time to react.
Kossu scores with a jab.
Milquetoast misses with a wild body shot.
Kossu works Milquetoast's body with a nice hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Milquetoast tries a head kick but it misses.
Kossu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Milquetoast.
A low kick from Milquetoast misses
and Kossu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Milquetoast takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kalle Kossu dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Milquetoast takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kossu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kossu avoids the head kick by Milquetoast.
Kossu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Milquetoast.
Kossu avoids the body shot from Milquetoast.
Milquetoast pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kossu. Milquetoast does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick misses from Kossu.
Kossu cracks a nice hook into Milquetoast's ribs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Milquetoast.
Kossu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Milquetoast can do to turn this around?
Milquetoast misses with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Milquetoast.
Kalle Kossu is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kossu misses with a body shot.
Kossu lands a nice shot that snaps Milquetoast's head back.
Milquetoast bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kossu's head backwards.#CUT2#It looks like Kalle Kossu has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No joy there for Kossu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Milquetoast lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jab, jab by Milquetoast - just one landing.
Kossu ducks under a wild hook from Milquetoast.#T1#
Milquetoast pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kossu back to the cage. Milquetoast follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Milquetoast dodges the punch combination from Kossu.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Milquetoast 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.
Kossu cracks a nice hook into Milquetoast's ribs.
Milquetoast throws a push kick but Kossu slaps the foot to one side.
A little feinted left hand from Kossu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Milquetoast bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kossu's head.
Milquetoast tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Milquetoast missing with a left hand there. Kossu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kossu misses with a jab to the body
enabling Milquetoast to counter with a crisp jab.
Kossu lands a nice hook to Milquetoast's body. Milquetoast takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kossu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Milquetoast moves away.
Milquetoast jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A cross from Kossu lands.
Milquetoast tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Milquetoast checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Milquetoast is looking to slow Kossu down with leg kicks. #T2#
Milquetoast swings for the body but Kossu moves out of range.
Milquetoast avoids the body shot from Kossu.
Kossu is looking to wear down Milquetoast with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A punch combination from Kossu misses.
Milquetoast bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kossu's head.
Milquetoast lands with a nice body punch.
Kossu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kossu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kossu looks to throw the jab but Milquetoast is out of range.
Milquetoast slips a straight right by Kossu.
Kossu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kossu moves out of range as Milquetoast strikes.
A big right from Kossu misses.
Kossu swings for the body but Milquetoast moves out of range.
Milquetoast slips a straight right by Kossu.
A shot to the liver by Kossu. Beautiful body shot.
Kossu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T3#
Milquetoast jabs Kossu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Milquetoast scores with a leg kick.
A jab from Milquetoast does it's job there.
Milquetoast ducks under a wild hook from Kossu.
Milquetoast connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kossu momentarily.
Milquetoast closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kossu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kossu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Milquetoast throws a head kick that misses.
Kossu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Milquetoast throws a series of strikes that have Kossu backpedaling.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Milquetoast throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kossu throws an overhand right that lands on Milquetoast's shoulder, as Milquetoast tries to avoid the shot.
Milquetoast only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Milquetoast gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Milquetoast misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Milquetoast has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Milquetoast throws an overhand right that lands on Kossu's shoulder, as Kossu tries to avoid the shot.
Kossu 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. #T4#
Kossu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Milquetoast is out of range and Kossu settles back down.
Kossu throws out a loose jab but Milquetoast uses good head movement to avoid it.
Milquetoast has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kossu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Milquetoast.
Kossu looks to score with a jab to the body but Milquetoast is just out of range.
Milquetoast misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kossu.
Milquetoast punishes Kossu's body with a nice straight punch.
Kossu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Milquetoast wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kossu lands a really nice looking cross but Milquetoast seems unphased.
Kossu looks to score with a jab to the body but Milquetoast is just out of range.
Kossu checks a low kick from Milquetoast.
Milquetoast moves out of range as Kossu throws a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kossu throws a body shot but no joy.
Kossu looks to throw the jab but Milquetoast is out of range.
Donk. Kossu catches Milquetoast right on the button with a cross.
Milquetoast steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kossu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Caspar Milquetoast will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kalle Kossu's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Milquetoast tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Donk. Kossu catches Milquetoast right on the button with a cross.
Milquetoast misses with an uppercut. Kossu saw that one coming.
Kossu throws a big shot that misses.
Kossu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Milquetoast avoids the head kick by Kossu.
A little jabbing left from Milquetoast on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Milquetoast looks to score with a jab to the body but Kossu is just out of range.
Milquetoast throws a head kick that misses.
Kossu thows a leg kick but Milquetoast checks it
and Milquetoast counters with a low kick, right behind Kossu 's knee.
Milquetoast scores with a leg kick.
Kossu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Milquetoast connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kossu momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kossu throws a head kick but Milquetoast moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Kossu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Milquetoast looks to land a body kick but Kossu moved away.
Milquetoast displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kossu throws out the jab.
Milquetoast keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kossu.#T1#
Milquetoast is looking to land body kicks.
Kossu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kossu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kossu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kossu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Milquetoast is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Milquetoast uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kossu.
Kossu backing away here, and Milquetoast unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kossu moves out of range of the leg kick from Milquetoast.
Kossu feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A shot to the body from Milquetoast misses
and Kossu counters with a three punch combo that has Milquetoast backing up. Milquetoast nods at Kossu to acknowledge the strikes.
Kossu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A little jabbing left from Milquetoast on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Milquetoast throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kossu.
Milquetoast avoids the body shot from Kossu.
Kossu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kossu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kossu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kossu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Milquetoast throws a wild body kick that Kossu sees coming a mile off.#T2#
Kossu tries to land a leg kick but Milquetoast saw it coming and moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Milquetoast ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Milquetoast lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kossu at a distance.
Kossu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kossu misses with a low kick.
Milquetoast tries to land a front kick but Kossu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kossu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kossu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Milquetoast throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kossu throws the left hand but Milquetoast avoids the punch easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Kossu as he connects with a hook.
Milquetoast takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Milquetoast scores with a nice body kick.
A shot to the liver by Milquetoast. Beautiful body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kossu throws a low kick but Milquetoast moves out of range easily.
Kossu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Milquetoast counters with a three punch combo that has Kossu backing up. Kossu nods at Milquetoast to acknowledge the strikes.
Milquetoast throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T3#
Kossu looks to score with a jab to the body but Milquetoast is just out of range.
Milquetoast looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kossu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Milquetoast can pounce on him.
Kossu takes one to the side of the head.
Milquetoast fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kossu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Milquetoast lands with a thumping leg kick.
Milquetoast stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kossu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Milquetoast manages to avoid it.
Kossu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kossu lands with a shot to the body.
Kossu throws out a powerful jab.
Milquetoast connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Milquetoast stalks Kossu and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kossu's face. Kossu staggers backwards, shaken.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Milquetoast pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kossu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Milquetoast throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kossu cracks Milquetoast with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kossu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Milquetoast.
Milquetoast tries a quick counter leg kick but Kossu is wise to it.
Kossu lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T4#
Kossu throws a front kick aimed at Milquetoast's knee but Milquetoast avoids it well.
Milquetoast looks for the body kick but Kossu saw that one coming.
A low kick lands for Kossu.
Kossu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Milquetoast takes one to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut there from Milquetoast.
Kossu moves out of range as Milquetoast strikes.
Good exchange - Kossu coming out on top.
Kossu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Milquetoast uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kossu.
Kossu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kossu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Milquetoast fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kossu manages to avoid it.
Kossu plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Milquetoast is looking to land body kicks.
Milquetoast moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Caspar Milquetoast.
I think Milquetoast 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caspar Milquetoast!

Event: FARTMMA 106: 205 Quarterfinals
Date: Jul 03, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kossu blocks a head kick by Voronov.
Voronov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Voronov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kossu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Malmi Aitta in the buildup to the fight.
A head kick misses from Kossu.
Voronov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kossu throws out the jab.
Good shot there by Voronov.
Kossu misses with a hook to the body
and Voronov counters with a good low kick that Kossu was not able to check.
Kossu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Voronov.
Kossu moves forwards but Voronov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Voronov misses the target.
Voronov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kossu.
Kossu tried to counter with a leg kick but Voronov avoided it.
Voronov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kossu.
Some wild striking there from Kossu.
Kossu connects with a single shot there.
Kossu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Voronov manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Voronov looks to throw the jab but Kossu is out of range. #T1#
Kossu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kossu moves away from the strike by Voronov.
It looked like Kossu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kalle Kossu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kossu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kossu looks to score with a jab to the body but Voronov is just out of range.
Kossu lands with a shot to the body.
Voronov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kossu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Voronov doesn't seem bothered though.
Voronov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kossu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kossu connects with a leg kick.
Kossu misses with a two punch combination.
Voronov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kossu throws out the jab.
Kossu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Voronov cracks Kossu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kossu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kossu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Kossu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kossu.
Voronov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kossu.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kossu.
Voronov throws a shot from downtown. Kossu moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Kossu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kossu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kossu lands a jab to Voronov's midsection.
Voronov wants to slow Kossu down by chopping away at his legs.
Voronov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Voronov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kossu. That did some damage!
Voronov throws a leg kick
and Kossu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kossu moves away from the strike by Voronov.
It looked like Kossu was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kossu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kossu throws a head kick that misses.
Voronov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT2#It looks like Kalle Kossu has been cut.
Kossu swats away the attempt to clinch by Voronov.#T3#
Kossu scores with the left hand. Voronov knows he should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Voronov gets a clinch.
Kossu lands with a right to the head.
Voronov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Voronov lands with a right to the head.
Voronov tries to land a knee to the head but Kossu blocks with his arms.
Voronov tries to land a knee to the head but Kossu blocks with his arms.
Kossu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Voronov working Kossu over with knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kossu can't find room to land a body shot as Voronov controls the action.
Kossu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Voronov backwards.
Kossu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Voronov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kossu.
Kossu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kossu content to slow the pace in the clinch. #T4#
Voronov trying to control the position but instead, Kossu has worked for underhooks and has pushed Voronov into the cage.
Kossu lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kossu lands a shot to the body.
Voronov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kossu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Voronov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kossu works on Voronov's body with a couple of short punches.
Voronov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kossu misses with a punch on the inside.
Kossu can't find room to land a body shot as Voronov controls the action.
Kossu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Voronov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Kossu.
Kossu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Voronov backwards.
Kossu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kalle Kossu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kalle Kossu's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Voronov throws a front kick that sends Kossu stumbling back into the cage.
Voronov ducks under a wild hook from Kossu.
Voronov misses with a hook.
Kossu just misses with a punch to the body.
And Voronov responds with a good body kick, but Kossu manages to step out the way in time.
Kalle Kossu is winning the standup battle so far.
Kossu loads up on a big right hand but Voronov slips the punch.
A shot to the body from Voronov misses
and Kossu counters with a nice uppercut.
Kossu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Voronov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kossu tries a low kick but Voronov avoids it.
Voronov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kossu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kossu just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kossu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Voronov looks for the body kick but Kossu saw that one coming.
Voronov tries a low kick but Kossu avoids it.
Kossu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Voronov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kossu swings for the body but Voronov moves out of range.
Voronov looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Kossu lands with an overhand left.
Voronov scores with a leg kick.
Kossu scores with a decent looking hook.
Kossu 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.
Kossu swings for the body but Voronov moves out of range.
Voronov throws out a counter right but Kossu avoids it with no problem.
Kossu tries a low kick but Voronov avoids it.
Voronov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kossu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kossu scores with a body shot.
Kossu misses with a looping left.
A low kick lands for Voronov.
Voronov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kossu throws a head kick that misses.
Voronov throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kossu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Voronov. #T2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Kossu.
Kossu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kossu 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.
Voronov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kossu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Voronov was well out of range. Poor timing from Kossu.
Kossu lets loose with a powerful body kick. Voronov will feel that in the morning.
Voronov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kossu.
A big left from Kossu misses.
Kossu misses the shot to the body.
Voronov lands the left hand.
Kossu 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.
Voronov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kossu.
Kossu tries a head kick but it misses.
Voronov throws a counter combo.
Voronov throws a shot to the body.
Voronov with a jab.
Kossu throws a poor cross that misses
and Voronov counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Kossu looks to score with a jab to the body but Voronov is just out of range.
Voronov throws out a counter right but Kossu avoids it with no problem.
Nice shot lands for Voronov.
Kossu slips under a jab.
Kossu scores with a jab to the body.
Voronov looks to throw the jab but Kossu is out of range.
Nice shot lands for Kossu.
Kossu stuns Voronov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kossu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Voronov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Voronov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kossu lands with a nice body punch.
Kossu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Voronov lands a nice hook to Kossu's body. Kossu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Voronov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kossu throws a jab when Voronov was well out of range.
Kossu misses with a straight left. #T4#
Kossu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Voronov loads up on a big right hand but Kossu slips the punch.
It looked like Kossu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Voronov.
Kossu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kossu wants to land a leg kick but Voronov is out of range.
Kossu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kossu throws a body punch but Voronov moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Voronov! But no joy.
Kossu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kossu misses with a leg kick
and Voronov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Voronov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kossu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Voronov.
Kossu just misses with a punch to the body.
Kossu loads up on a big right hand but Voronov slips the punch.
Voronov throws out a counter right but Kossu avoids it with no problem.
Voronov misses the jab.
Voronov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice cross by Voronov.
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 Kalle Kossu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kalle Kossu's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Kossu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Voronov clobbers Kossu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kossu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Voronov is out of range.
A shot to the body from Kossu misses
and Voronov counters with a low kick, right behind Kossu 's knee.
Kossu avoids the head kick by Voronov.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kossu checks a leg kick.
Kossu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A combination from Kossu does no damage.
Voronov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kossu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kossu thows a left - swing and a miss!
And Voronov responds with a good body kick, but Kossu manages to step out the way in time.
Kossu throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kossu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kossu throws a series of punches but Voronov moves out of range.
Voronov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kossu tries to land a leg kick but Voronov saw it coming and moves away.
Kossu throws an overhand right that lands on Voronov's shoulder, as Voronov tries to avoid the shot.
Voronov takes a swing at Kossu's ribcage but misses.
Voronov defending well as Kossu loads up on a big left hand.
Voronov misses with a looping right.
Kossu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Sloppy strikes from Voronov. Those never looked like landing.
Voronov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Voronov lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kossu takes a step back to recover.
Kossu tries to move into range but Voronov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kossu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Voronov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Voronov! But no joy.
Kossu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Voronov. That did some damage!
Kossu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kossu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kossu lands a head shot.
Voronov connects with a looping right hand.
Kossu works Voronov's body with a nice hook.
Kossu misses with a low kick as Voronov jumps back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kossu lands with a cross.
Voronov is looking to slow Kossu down with leg kicks.
Andrei Voronov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Voronov.
Kossu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Voronov flicks out a counter leg kick but Kossu steps away.
Kossu punishes Voronov's body with a nice straight punch.
Kossu ducks under a wild hook from Voronov.
Kossu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Voronov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kossu on the side of the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Voronov.
A jab from Kossu does it's job there.
A jab lands there for Voronov.
Sloppy strikes from Kossu. Those never looked like landing.
Kossu misses with a low kick.
Kossu lunges at Voronov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Voronov's hand.
Voronov ducks right into an uppercut from Kossu.
Voronov throws a right hand that misses
and Kossu counters with a left to the body. #T3#
Kossu scores with a shot to the body.
Voronov throws a low kick, looking for Kossu's leg but Kossu calmly moves out of range.
Kossu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kossu with a hook.
Voronov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
No joy there for Kossu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A low kick from Voronov is predictable there
and Kossu counters with a nice body kick.
Kossu throws an off balance right hand
and Voronov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kossu walks into a straight right hand from Voronov.
Voronov misses with a hook to the body
and Kossu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Voronov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kossu checks it well.
Kossu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Voronov's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Voronov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Voronov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#Kossu is rocked!
Voronov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kossu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Voronov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kalle Kossu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Voronov lands with a left to the head.
Voronov prevents a body shot from Kossu.
Voronov lands a nice uppercut.
Voronov landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Voronov scores with a shot to the side of Kossu's head.
Oh Kossu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Voronov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kossu blocks it with crossed arms.
Voronov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kossu.
Voronov misses with a knee strike.
Kossu seems to have got his legs back now.
Voronov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kossu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kossu blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Voronov has a couple of punches blocked by Kossu.
A short uppercut from Voronov.
Voronov scores with a knee to the head.
Kossu tries to throw a body punch but Voronov avoids it by throwing Kossu back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Andrei Voronov.
I think Kossu 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kalle Kossu!
An out of breath Kalle Kossu thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: FARTMMA 100: Road to Valhallol
Date: May 23, 2020

#R1#
Kossu scores with a jab.#CL#
Hamman rushes Kossu and presses him up against the cage.
Kossu controlling the action here for a moment.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hamman throws an elbow but misses.
Kossu avoids a wild elbow strike from Hamman.
Hamman can't find room to land a body shot as Kossu controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Kossu.
Kossu struggles to land a body shot inside as Hamman controls his hands.
Hamman misses with a knee to the head.
We've been hearing reports that Hamman has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kossu works on Hamman's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kossu.
Hamman missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kossu has a couple of punches blocked by Hamman.
Hamman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kossu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kossu.
Hamman throws a knee to the head but misses. #T1#
Kossu tries a body shot but Hamman blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kossu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've been informed that Kossu has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A right hand to the body from Kossu.
Kossu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kossu gets through Hamman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kossu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kossu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kossu tries a body shot but Hamman blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Kossu.
Kossu scores with a shot to the side of Hamman's head.
Hamman missing with knees to the body.
Hamman prevents a body shot from Kossu.
Kossu scores with a shot to the side of Hamman's head.
Kossu throws a head punch that misses.
Kossu tries to throw a body punch but Hamman avoids it by throwing Kossu back against the cage.
Hamman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hamman utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T2#
Hamman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kossu.
Hamman misses with a body punch.
Hamman lands a nice knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hamman unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kossu lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hamman tries to land a knee to the head but Kossu blocks with his arms.
Hamman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kossu.
Hamman blocks a body shot from Kossu.
Kossu managing to block the knees to the body from Hamman.
Hamman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kossu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hamman tries a knee to the head but Kossu blocks it.
Kossu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hamman tries to land a knee to the head but Kossu blocks with his arms.
Kossu controlling the action here for a moment.
Kossu is pressed up against the cage. Hamman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kossu down to the mat. Kossu avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T3#
Hamman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hamman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kossu. Kossu obviously looking to wear him down.
Kossu throws a right hand that Hamman ducks under and follows up with a left that Hamman also avoids with ease.
Kossu lands the left hand.
Kalle Kossu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hamman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kalle Kossu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kossu misses the body punch #CL#
and Hamman counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hamman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Didi Hamman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hamman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kossu is defending well for now.
Kossu cracks Hamman with a nice body shot.
Kossu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hamman blocks a body shot from Kossu.
Hamman blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Hamman blocking some punches. #BC#
Hamman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kossu scores with a leg kick.
Hamman tries to close the distance and clinch but Kossu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kossu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kossu loads up on a big right hand but Hamman slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kossu. Hamman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kossu keeps the fight on the outside.
Hamman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kossu moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Kossu.
Kossu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice jab there from Kossu.
Kossu throws a shot to the body.
Kossu scores with a shot to the body.
Kossu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hamman.
Kossu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kossu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hamman rather than just go for the knockout.#CL#
Hamman moves into range and clinches up with Kossu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kalle Kossu 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##CL#
Hamman forces Kossu back against the cage and clinches.
Kossu working aggressively here.
Kossu throws a punch but it's blocked by Hamman.
Hamman lands a left hand.
Hamman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short right from Kossu on the inside.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kossu misses with a punch on the inside.
Hamman misses with a knee to the head.
Kossu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hamman tries to land knees in the clinch but Kossu avoids the damage to the body.
Hamman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kossu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kossu avoiding damage as Hamman throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamman landing knees to the body.
Kossu manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hamman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kossu avoids it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hamman.#T1#
Hamman goes for a takedown attempt but Kossu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kossu tries to score with a low kick but Hamman moves his leg out of the way.
Kossu scores with a hook to the body. Hamman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL#
Kossu tries to keep at a distance but Hamman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hamman takes a shot to the head.
Kossu misses with the head strike.
Hamman pushes Kossu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kossu prevents the takedown attempt.
Hamman missing with knees to the body.
Hamman takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kossu.
Hamman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kossu avoids it.
Kossu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kossu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hamman backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Kossu fails to land.
A hook to the body from Kossu. #T2#
Hamman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kossu avoids it.
Kossu gets through Hamman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kossu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kossu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hamman prevents a body shot from Kossu.
Kossu works on Hamman's body with a couple of short punches.
Kossu throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Kossu.
Kossu lands with a left to the head.
Kossu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kossu is leaning against Hamman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hamman missing with knees to the body.
Kossu lands a body shot.
Kossu tries a body shot but Hamman blocks it.
Hamman blocks a body shot from Kossu.
Kossu blocks an uppercut.
Kossu avoiding damage.
Hamman misses with a knee strike. #T3#
Hamman connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kossu's face.
Hamman trying to land knees to the body.
Hamman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kossu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hamman utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kossu stops a takedown attempt from Hamman.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Didi Hamman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hamman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kossu lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kossu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kossu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hamman backwards.
Hamman tries to land knees in the clinch but Kossu avoids the damage to the body.
Kossu is leaning against Hamman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hamman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kossu avoiding damage as Hamman throws knees to the body.
Kossu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hamman misses with a knee to the head. #T4#
Kossu avoiding damage.
Kossu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hammans head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kossu misses with the head strike.
Hamman looking to throw knees to the head but Kossu is blocking nicely.
A short right from Kossu.
Kossu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hamman or not.
Kossu lands a body shot.
Kossu gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hamman.
Kossu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kossu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hamman misses with a knee strike.
Kossu throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kossu.
Hamman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kossu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hamman misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kalle Kossu 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hamman walks into a straight right hand from Kossu.
Kossu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hamman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kossu closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hamman avoids the body shot from Kossu.
Hamman takes one to the side of the head.
Kossu lands a body shot.
Kossu works Hamman's body with a nice hook.
Kossu connects with a leg kick.
Kossu lands with a nice body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kossu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hamman is out of range and Kossu settles back down.
Kossu throws a low kick but Hamman avoids it.
Kossu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hamman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kossu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hamman scrambles back to his feet.
Kossu throws the left hand but Hamman avoids the punch easily.
Kossu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hamman doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Kossu lands a slapping body shot.
Kossu lands with a slapping head kick.
Kossu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kossu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kossu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kossu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kossu digs a good body shot into Hamman's ribs.
Kossu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kossu connects with a jab.
Kossu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hamman lands a nice looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hamman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kossu. #CL#
Hamman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Didi Hamman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Knees in the clinch landing for Hamman.
Hamman using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kossu tries a body shot but Hamman blocks it.
Kossu throws a head punch that misses.
Hamman missing with knees to the body.
Kossu digs a right hand underneath Hamman's ribcage. Hamman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kossu is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kossu struggles to land a body shot inside as Hamman controls his hands.
Kossu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kossu struggles to land a body shot inside as Hamman controls his hands.
Hamman lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kossu has a couple of punches blocked by Hamman.
A bit of stalling here from Kossu.
Kossu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kossu misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
A short body shot lands from Kossu as the two fighters clinch.
Hamman misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kossu fails to land.
Hamman looking to throw knees to the head but Kossu is blocking nicely.
Kossu avoiding damage as Hamman throws knees to the body.
Good body shot from Kossu.
Hamman blocks a body shot from Kossu.
Kossu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kossu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kossu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hamman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kossu.
Kossu tries a body shot but Hamman blocks it.
Hamman tries to land a knee to the head but Kossu blocks with his arms.
Hamman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hamman tries a knee to the head but Kossu blocks it.
Hamman missing with knees to the body. #T4#
Hamman tries a knee to the head but Kossu blocks it.
Kalle Kossu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hamman trying to land knees to the body.
Kossu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kossu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kossu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hamman backwards.
Kossu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kossu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kossu lands with a light punch 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!
Hamman throws a head punch that misses.
Kossu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Kossu as the two fighters clinch.
Hamman missing with knees to the body.
Hamman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short uppercut from Kossu.
Kossu misses with the head strike.
Hamman tries to land a knee to the head but Kossu blocks with his arms.
Kossu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hammans head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kalle Kossu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kossu 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kalle Kossu!
Kalle Kossu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: FARTMMA 95
Date: Apr 18, 2020

#R1#
Bangin is looking to land body kicks.
Kossu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bangin under the eye.
Kalle Kossu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bangin.
Bangin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ass Private Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Bangin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bangin scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kossu just misses with a punch to the body.
Kossu looks to throw the jab but Bangin is out of range.
Kossu moves away from the strike by Bangin.
Kossu lands a leg kick that knocks Bangin off balance momentarily.
Kossu catches Bangin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kossu throws an overhand right that lands on Bangin's shoulder, as Bangin tries to avoid the shot.
Kossu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bangin avoids the body shot from Kossu.
Bangin is looking to counter punch.
Bangin with a jab.
Bangin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kossu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kossu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bangin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kossu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bangin takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bangin. #T1#
Bangin throws a low kick but Kossu avoids it.
Kossu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kossu throws a series of punches but Bangin avoids them all with ease.
Kossu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bangin moves away.
Kossu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kossu throws a right hand that misses
and Bangin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kossu throws a front kick aimed at Bangin's knee but Bangin avoids it well.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bangin, right into the meat.
A big left from Kossu misses.
Bangin avoids the body shot from Kossu.
Bangin lands with an uppercut that bounces Kossu off the cage and back into range.
Kossu misses with a leg kick.
Kossu misses with a jab to the body
and Bangin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kossu throws a series of punches but Bangin moves out of range.
Bangin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jab, jab by Bangin - just one landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bangin thuds his right hand into Kossu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bangin connects with a leg kick. Kossu looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kossu moves out of range of the body kick from Bangin. #T2#
Kossu lands with an uppercut that bounces Bangin off the cage and back into range.
Bangin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bangin throws an overhand right that lands on Kossu's shoulder, as Kossu tries to avoid the shot.
Kossu misses the shot to the body.
Bangin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kossu.
Bangin looks to land a left hand but Kossu moved out of range nicely.
Bangin lands a leg kick that knocks Kossu off balance momentarily.
Bangin is looking to land body kicks.
Kossu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kossu misses with a body shot.
Bangin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kossu.
Bangin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bangin throws a leg kick but Kossu sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bangin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As Kossu backs away, Bangin returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bangin cracks Kossu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bangin misses with a leg kick.
Kossu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bangin throws a low kick, looking for Kossu's leg but Kossu calmly moves out of range.
Kossu blocks the body kick.
Kossu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T3#
Kossu connects with a body shot.
A jab from Kossu does it's job there.
Kossu throws a head kick that misses.
Bangin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jab from Bangin.
Bangin takes one to the chin there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bangin 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 Kossu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kossu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bangin blocks a jab.
Bangin half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jab by Bangin.
Bangin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kossu. That did some damage!
Kossu blocks the body kick.
Bangin avoids the body shot from Kossu.
Jab, jab by Bangin - just one landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bangin scores with a nice body kick.
Bangin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kossu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice body kick from Kossu.
Kossu throws a right hand that Bangin ducks under and follows up with a left that Bangin also avoids with ease.#T4#
Bangin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bangin avoids the head kick by Kossu.
Kossu checks a leg kick.
Bangin looks to land a body kick but Kossu moved away.
Bangin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kossu.
Kossu throws a lazy uppercut
letting Bangin counter with a right hand.
Kossu just misses with a punch to the body.
Kossu scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice cross by Bangin.
A low kick from Kossu misses
and Bangin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kossu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bangin.
Bangin thumps Kossu with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bangin defending well as Kossu loads up on a big left hand.
Bangin throws a body kick that misses.
Kossu throws out a counter right but Bangin avoids it with no problem.
Kossu needs to keep his hands up - Bangin had a free shot at his head there.
Bangin scores with a jab.
Bangin takes a swing at Kossu's ribcage but misses.
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 Izzy Bangin 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#
No joy there for Kossu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Bangin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kossu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bangin half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kossu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bangin tests Kossu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice jab there from Bangin.
A telegraphed right hand from Kossu misses the target.
Some bone on bone action there as Kossu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A bone on bone clash there as Bangin blocks the leg kick.
Bangin feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kossu misses with a hook
and Bangin counters with a leg kick.
Izzy Bangin is winning the standup battle so far.
Bangin's corner calls for a 1-2. Bangin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bangin scores with a push kick.
Bangin throws a head kick that misses.
Kossu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bangin lands with a straight right. Kossu didn't see that one coming.
Bangin connects with a looping right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kossu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kossu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bangin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T1#
Kossu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A punch combination from Kossu misses.
Bangin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kossu doesn't seem bothered though.
Kossu throws out a leg kick but Bangin moves out of range and Kossu only half commits.
Bangin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bangin connects with a nice looking jab.
Bangin sizes up Kossu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bangin lands an overhand right.
Bangin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kossus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bangin tries to land a leg kick but Kossu saw it coming and moves away.
Bangin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kossu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bangin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bangin throws a leg kick which misses Kossu's front leg but catches the back leg as Kossu tries to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bangin moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kossu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kossu throws a hook but Bangin avoids it easily.
Bangin cracks the inside of Kossu's front leg. #T2#
Kossu checks a leg kick nicely.
Bangin scores with a sloppy right hand. Kossu should have avoided that one.
Kossu loads up on a big right hand but Bangin slips the punch.
A jab from Kossu misses.
Bangin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kossu.
Bangin throws a good cross that connects.
Kossu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bangin manages to avoid it.
Bangin scores with a push kick.
Bangin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A shot to the liver by Kossu. Beautiful body shot.
Bangin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bangin slips a jab and a cross from Kossu.
Bangin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kossu defending well as Bangin loads up on a big left hand.
Kossu misses with a shot to the body
and Bangin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kossu's knee momentarily.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kossu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bangin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T3#
Bangin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kossu.
A slow jab from Kossu misses its intended target.
Bangin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kossu can do to turn this around?
Bangin missing with a left hand there. Kossu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kossu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kossu throws a front kick that sends Bangin stumbling back into the cage.
Kossu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bangin throws a chopping leg kick but Kossu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bangin misses with an uppercut. Kossu saw that one coming.
Bangin lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bangin with a jab.
Kossu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bangin moves out of range of the leg kick from Kossu.
Kossu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kossu swings for the body but Bangin moves out of range.
Bangin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bangin with a nice cross.
Bangin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kossu. Kossu obviously looking to wear him down.
Kossu blocks the body kick. #T4#
Kossu checks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Kossu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kossu blocks a leg kick.
Bangin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kossu throws a right and a left that both miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Bangin misses the target.
Bangin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kossu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bangin.
Bangin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kossu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bangin cracks Kossu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kossu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bangin ducks under a wild hook from Kossu.
Kossu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kossu tries to score with a low kick but Bangin moves his leg out of the way.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bangin avoids the head kick by Kossu.
Kossu has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bangin.
Kossu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bangin sizes up Kossu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Kossu might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bangin has got the better of the exchanges.
Bangin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Izzy Bangin dominated that second round.
That's time! Bangin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Kossu misses with a wild body shot.
Bangin avoids the body shot from Kossu.
Kossu throws a head kick that half lands.
A bone on bone clash there as Bangin blocks the leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Bangin
and Kossu counters with a left and a right that stings Bangin.
Bangin avoids the body shot from Kossu.
Kossu misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bangin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bangin misses with a right hand
and Kossu counters with a right hand to the body.
Kossu throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Kossu misses the target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bangin.
Kossu lands a lovely overhand right.
Kossu connects with the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bangin clobbers Kossu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kossu throws a body shot but no joy.
Bangin misses with an uppercut. Kossu saw that one coming.
Kossu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
The crowd cheers as Bangin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kossu doesn't seem phased though.
Kossu misses the shot to the body.
Kossu takes a swing at Bangin's ribcage but misses.
Bangin looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kossu lands with a kick to the temple. Bangin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kossu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kossu throws a right hand that misses
and Bangin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bangin throws a body punch but Kossu moves out of range.
Bangin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bangin tests Kossu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bangin thuds his shin into the meat of Kossu's side.
A slow jab from Kossu misses its intended target.
Kossu throws an overhand right that lands on Bangin's shoulder, as Bangin tries to avoid the shot.
Bangin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kossu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kossu lands a jab to Bangin's midsection.
Kossu throws an overhand right that lands on Bangin's shoulder, as Bangin tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Kossu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bangin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bangin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bangin just misses with a punch to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bangin.
Kossu 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 Kossu.
Bangin feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kossu misses with a series of wild punches.
Bangin slips a jab from Kossu.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bangin 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 Kossu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kossu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bangin checks a leg kick.
Kossu shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bangin eats them both and turns towards Kossu to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Bangin lands with a cross.
Bangin slips under a jab from Kossu.
Kossu throws an overhand right that lands on Bangin's shoulder, as Bangin tries to avoid the shot.
Bangin chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T3#
Bangin lands a lovely overhand right.
Bangin thuds his shin into the meat of Kossu's side.
Kossu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bangin is out of range.
It looked like Bangin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bangin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kossu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bangin scores with a push kick.
Kossu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kossu avoids the body shot from Bangin.
Bangin throws a lazy uppercut
and Kossu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bangin misses with a low kick.
Kossu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kossu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bangin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kossu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bangin.
Kossu misses with a low kick as Bangin jumps back.
Kossu misses with a wild combination. #T4#
Kossu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bangin lands a front kick.
Bangin avoids the body shot from Kossu.
Kossu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bangin.
Bangin slips a straight right by Kossu.
Kossu tries to bum rush Bangin with a series of wild strikes but Bangin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kossu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kossu lands a jab to Bangin's midsection.
Bangin misses with a kick to the body.
Kossu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kossu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bangin is out of range and Kossu settles back down.
Bangin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kossu walks into a jab.
Kossu blocks the body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bangin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Kossu finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bangin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kossu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Kalle Kossu just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
An inside leg kick lands from Bangin.
Kossu misses with a jab to the body
and Bangin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bangin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kossu under the eye.
Kossu throws a big shot that misses.
Kossu misses the shot to the body.
Bangin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kossu misses with a body shot.
Kossu throws the left hand but Bangin avoids the punch easily.
And Bangin counters with a quick kick to the body but Kossu blocks it.
Kossu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bangin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kossu.
Kossu scores with a hook to the body. Bangin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bangin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kossu's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kossu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bangin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bangin throws a shot to the body.
Kossu takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles 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!
Kossu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bangin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Kossu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bangin moves away.
Bangin staying out of range there.
Kossu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bangin. Bangin obviously looking to wear him down.
Kossu walks into a jab.
Bangin misses with a body kick.
Bangin misses with a kick to the body.
Kossu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bangin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kossu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kossu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bangin connects with a crisp jab.
Bangin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kossu walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bangin.
Nice body kick from Bangin.
Sloppy strikes from Kossu. Those never looked like landing.
Bangin throwing a counter right hand but Kossu manages to avoid it.
Bangin bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bangin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T2#
Bangin scores with a jab. Kossu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bangin wants to land a leg kick but Kossu is out of range.
Kossu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kossu misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Bangin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bangin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kossu looks to land a right hand but Bangin moved out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bangin. That's going to slow Kossu down.
Kossu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bangin.
Sloppy strikes from Kossu. Those never looked like landing.
Bangin connects with a leg kick. Kossu looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A big right from Kossu misses.
Kossu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bangin moves away from the strike by Kossu.
Bangin looks to land a body kick but Kossu moved away.
Bangin thumps Kossu with a low kick.#T3#
A slow jab from Bangin misses its intended target.
Kossu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bangin walks into a jab.
Bangin looks to throw the jab but Kossu is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Kossu misses the target.
Kossu throws a looping overhand right but Bangin ducks down to avoid it.
Bangin is looking to chop away at Kossu's legs.
Kossu digs a good hook to Bangin's body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bangin, right into the meat.
Kossu cracks the inside of Bangin's front leg.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kossu.
A leg kick checked by Kossu.
Kossu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kossu crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bangin - the referee stops the clock and Kossu gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bangin. Kossu manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bangin is looking to chop away at Kossu's legs.
Bangin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kossu.
Kossu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bangin was well out of range. Poor timing from Kossu.#T4#
Kossu looks to score with a jab to the body but Bangin is just out of range.
Kossu scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kossu takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bangin blocks a jab.
Bangin thuds his right hand into Kossu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kossu cracks a nice hook into Bangin's ribs.
Bangin misses with a leg kick
enabling Kossu to counter with a crisp jab.
Kossu misses the body punch
and Bangin counters with a good, hard body kick but Kossu shrugs it off.
Bangin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bangin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bangin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Donk. Bangin catches Kossu right on the button with a cross.
Kossu throws a body punch but Bangin moves out of range.
Bangin connects with the punch.
Bangin misses with a body kick.
Kossu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Izzy Bangin had his way with Kalle Kossu in that round.
That's time! 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.
#R5#
Bangin connects with an inside leg kick.
Kossu throws a body punch but Bangin moves out of range.
Bangin connects with a leg kick. Kossu looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kossu wants to slow Bangin down by chopping away at his legs.
Bangin cracks Kossu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bangin throws out a loose jab but Kossu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bangin throws out a powerful jab.
Kossu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kossu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bangin 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 by Bangin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kossu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bangin throws out the jab.
Kossu throws a series of punches but Bangin avoids them all with ease.
Bangin feinted there with a counter leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Kossu.
Kossu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kossu slips a jab from Bangin.#T1#
Kossu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bangin.
Kossu moves away from the strike by Bangin.
Bangin lands a nice shot to the body.
Kossu slips under a jab.
Kossu throws a body punch but Bangin moves out of range.
Kossu throws a poor cross that misses
and Bangin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bangin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kossu. That did some damage!
Bangin throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kossu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bangin moves away.
Kossu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kossu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bangin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bangin throws the kick towards the body but Kossu avoids it.
Nice shot by Bangin.
Kossu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bangin can pounce on him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A bone on bone clash there as Kossu blocks the leg kick.
Kalle Kossu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kossu checks a leg kick nicely.
Kossu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bangin counters with a stiff right hand.
Bangin blocks a head kick by Kossu.
Kossu looks to score with a jab to the body but Bangin is just out of range.
Bangin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bangin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kossu fails to land with a series of punches.
Bangin checks the leg kick.
Bangin misses the jab.
Bangin connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice jab there from Bangin.
Kossu misses the jab.
Bangin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kossu cracks Bangin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kossu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bangin counters with a low kick, right behind Kossu 's knee. #T3#
Bangin throws an overhand right that lands on Kossu's shoulder, as Kossu tries to avoid the shot.
Bangin misses with a looping left.
Kossu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bangin lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bangin misses with an uppercut. Kossu saw that one coming.
Kossu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bangin throws the kick towards the body but Kossu avoids it.
Bangin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kossu.
Kossu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bangin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A big left from Kossu misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kossu.
Kossu punishes Bangin's body with a nice straight punch.
Kossu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bangin.
Kossu misses with a body shot.
Kossu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bangin. #T4#
Sloppy strikes from Kossu. Those never looked like landing.
Kossu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bangin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bangin scores with a jab. Kossu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kossu swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bangin counters with a low kick, right behind Kossu 's knee.
Kossu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bangin can pounce on him.
Kossu loads up on a big right hand but Bangin slips the punch.
Kossu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good work by Kossu as he checks the leg kick.
Bangin connects with a leg kick. Kossu looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bangin explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kossu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bangin can pounce on him.
Bangin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bangin cracks Kossu with a good jab.
Kossu misses with a hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Izzy Bangin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bangin 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 50:45
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 49:47
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 50:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Izzy Bangin!
Izzy Bangin retains his welterweight title!
A relieved looking Izzy Bangin 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: FARTMMA 89
Date: Mar 14, 2020

#R1#
McCallum shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kossu slips under a jab.
Kossu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kossu wants it to stay on the feet.
Kossu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kossu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kossu lands with a slapping head kick.
Andy McCallum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCallum misses with a hook.
We've been hearing reports that McCallum has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
McCallum misses with a takedown attempt
and Kossu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy McCallum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Kossu as McCallum shoots in.
Kossu scores with a head kick. McCallum tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
McCallum misses with a hook.
McCallum shoots in for a takedown but Kossu shows good takedown defense.
McCallum throws a lazy uppercut
letting Kossu counter with a right hand.
Kossu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McCallum throwing a counter right hand but Kossu manages to avoid it.
Kossu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
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!
Kossu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kossu moves out of range of the strikes.
Kossu feints and then cracks McCallum's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McCallum down. #TD#
McCallum 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.#T1#
McCallum fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kossu is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
McCallum is looking to take a break and control but Kossu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McCallum throws a strike aimed at the side of Kossu's head but Kossu avoids it well.
McCallum prevents Kossu from escaping the position.
McCallum looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kossu is avoiding damage well.
McCallum in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
McCallum fails to land a wild elbow strike.
McCallum tries to score with some ground and pound. Kossu controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
McCallum is working Kossu over with some ground and pound from side control. #T2#
McCallum wants to control for a moment but Kossu uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Kossu is looking to improve his position.
McCallum missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kossu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McCallum is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
McCallum with the ground and pound but Kossu uses the opportunity to regain guard.
McCallum trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McCallum looking to sit in guard and control but Kossu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
McCallum wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
McCallum has a closed guard, preventing Kossu from standing up.
McCallum wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kossu trying to stand up but can't free himself from McCallum's guard.
McCallum has his hands on Kossu's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McCallum staying out of range there.
Kossu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McCallum.
McCallum shoots in for a takedown but Kossu shows good takedown defense.
Kossu throws out a counter right but McCallum avoids it with no problem.
McCallum scores with a hook.
Kossu misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kalle Kossu dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
McCallum shoots in for a takedown but Kossu shows good takedown defense.
McCallum takes a swing at Kossu's ribcage but misses.
Kossu looks to throw the jab but McCallum is out of range.
McCallum fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kossu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McCallum.
Kossu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kossu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCallum attempts a counter takedown but Kossu avoids it well and moves away.
McCallum connects with a body shot.
Nice cross by McCallum.
Kossu throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kossu throws an overhand right that lands on McCallum's shoulder, as McCallum tries to avoid the shot. #TD#
McCallum gets the takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCallum throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Kossu is not content to let McCallum control the position.
McCallum working the ground and pound but Kossu is defending the strikes. #T1#
Kossu dodges the ground and pound from McCallum.
McCallum working the ground and pound from side control.
Kossu is not content to let McCallum control the position.
McCallum with the ground and pound but Kossu regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Kossu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Kossu kicks McCallum off and gets back to his feet.
Good shot there by Kossu.
Nice sprawl there from Kossu as McCallum shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy McCallum. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Kossu blocks a jab.
Kossu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kossu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It looked like McCallum wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kossu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kossu wants it to stay on the feet.
McCallum shoots for a takedown but Kossu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McCallum misses with a body shot.
Despite the aggression on Kossu's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kossu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McCallum doesn't seem bothered though.
Kossu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kossu there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd cheers as Kossu lands an impressive looking overhand right. McCallum doesn't seem phased though.
Kossu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCallum manages to avoid it.
Kossu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kossu throws an overhand right that lands on McCallum's shoulder, as McCallum tries to avoid the shot.
McCallum darts in looking for a takedown but Kossu gets double underhooks and turns McCallum into the cage. #CL2#
Kossu clinches with his opponent.
Kossu tries to throw a body punch but McCallum avoids it by throwing Kossu back against the cage.
McCallum lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Kossu misses with a punch to the body.
McCallum scores with a shot to the side of Kossu's head.
Kossu scores with a hook to the body.
Kossu tries to throw a body punch but McCallum avoids it by throwing Kossu back against the cage.
Kossu stalling in the clinch but McCallum improves position.
A hook to the body from Kossu.
Kossu tries to work over McCallum's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kossu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McCallum backwards.
McCallum throws a head punch that misses.
Kossu taking a breather.
McCallum tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kossu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McCallum fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McCallum tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kossu's elbow.
McCallum pushes Kossu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kossu.
McCallum lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kossu.
Kossu fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Kossu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kossu digs a right hand into McCallum's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McCallum's gas tank.
Kossu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McCallum lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Kossu - that landed with a thud.
Kossu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kossu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kossu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kossu lands a hook to the side of the head.
McCallum lands a left hand.
Kalle Kossu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McCallum misses with some punches.
McCallum goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McCallum misses with the head strike.
Kossu lands a hook that snaps the head of McCallum backwards.
McCallum goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kossu prevents it.
McCallum working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kalle Kossu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! McCallum's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
McCallum shoots in for a takedown but Kossu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McCallum takes a swing at Kossu's ribcage but misses.
Kossu throws a body punch but McCallum moves out of range.
McCallum uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kossu.
Kossu digs a good hook to McCallum's body.
Kossu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from McCallum misses the target.
McCallum rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kossu counters with a nice uppercut.
A shot to the liver by McCallum. Beautiful body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Kossu misses the target.
It looked like McCallum was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCallum. Kossu does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
McCallum drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kossu is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
McCallum throwing strikes from guard but Kossu blocks nicely. #T1#
Kossu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kossu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Andy McCallum overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McCallum with a flurry of punches that miss.
McCallum works over Kossu with some ground and pound from guard.
Kossu is pulling down on McCallum's head. It's preventing any offense from McCallum, at least for the moment.
McCallum chips away with some ground and pound.
McCallum missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McCallum trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kossu manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Kossu is looking to stand up but McCallum won't let him.
Andy McCallum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SU2#
Kossu gets to his feet - McCallum follows without any prompting.
A jab from Kossu misses.
McCallum looks for a takedown but Kossu sprawls well.
Kossu throws a fast counter high kick but McCallum manages to duck under it in time.#TD#
McCallum bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kossu is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but McCallum has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The strikes coming from McCallum are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
McCallum throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SUB#
McCallum working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kossu defending against the ground and pound. #T3#
McCallum working the body and head with strikes.
McCallum prevents Kossu from escaping the position.
Kossu taking punishment in the form of punches.
Kossu tries to escape but McCallum is in control.
McCallum throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Kossu avoids any damage from the ground and pound of McCallum.
McCallum in side control lands a decent elbow.
McCallum is trying to ground and pound but Kossu uses the momentary lack of control by McCallum to regain half guard.
Kalle Kossu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
McCallum lands with a punch from half guard.
McCallum thows a huge punch but Kossu dodges it nicely.
Kossu blocking the ground and pound attempt from McCallum. #SUB#
McCallum is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kossu wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kossu is controlling McCallum's position as best he can from this difficult position.
McCallum not landing any meaningful shots this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andy McCallum showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kossu 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kalle Kossu!
A relieved looking Kalle Kossu 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: FARTMMA 84
Date: Feb 15, 2020

#R1#
McCallum fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
McCallum feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kossu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McCallum throws a strike but Kossu rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
McCallum pulls Kossu in close to prevent any damage.
McCallum wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kossu is now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Kossu stands up out of the half guard.
Kossu misses with a lunging right hand
and McCallum counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McCallum shoots for a double leg takedown but Kossu sprawls well. He's pushed McCallum's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T1#
McCallum chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kossu can pounce on him.
Kossu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kossu throws a nice inside leg kick.
A big left from Kossu misses.
McCallum changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
McCallum shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kossu sprawls well. Kossu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McCallum gets slowly back to his feet.
As McCallum backs away, Kossu returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kalle Kossu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy McCallum.
McCallum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kossu manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Kossu misses the target.
Andy McCallum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCallum with a poor takedown
and Kossu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Kossu misses the target.
Kossu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McCallum wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A swing and a miss from McCallum.
Kossu misses with a wild combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McCallum! But no joy.
McCallum walks into a stiff left hand from Kossu.#T2##TD2#
McCallum closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kossu did well to prevent McCallum getting side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCallum throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kossu to regain full guard.
McCallum trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kossu is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
McCallum is looking to work some ground and pound but Kossu has wrist control.
McCallum throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McCallum is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McCallum trying to control but Kossu is working from the bottom.
McCallum missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Kossu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McCallum trying to control the position from guard on top but Kossu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCallum in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McCallum throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McCallum throws an elbow that misses. Kossu uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McCallum's guard. Nice move by Kossu!#REVR#
McCallum is trying to control the position but Kossu postures up.
McCallum wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Kossu has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of McCallum is proving hard to escape from.
McCallum has his hands on Kossu's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kossu misses with a hook.
Kossu misses with a looping right.
Kossu throws a right hand that misses
and McCallum counters with a stiff right hand.
McCallum fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kossu avoids it really well and circles away.
McCallum ducks under a wild hook from Kossu.
Kossu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McCallum jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kossu is looking to counter punch.
A cross from McCallum lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Kossu misses the target.
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 Kalle Kossu will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
McCallum shoots in for a takedown but Kossu shows good takedown defense.
Kossu appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kossu tried to score with a low kick but McCallum checks it.
McCallum has his takedown stuffed
and Kossu counters with a low kick, right behind McCallum 's knee.
McCallum slips under a jab from Kossu.
Kalle Kossu is winning the standup battle so far.
Kossu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McCallum connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McCallum jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McCallum lands with an uppercut that bounces Kossu off the cage and back into range.
Kossu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McCallum takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
McCallum blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCallum connects with a body shot.
McCallum swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Kossu counter with a right hand.
McCallum smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McCallum throws a body punch but Kossu moves out of range.
Kossu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T1#
Kossu is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McCallum.
McCallum shoots in for a takedown but Kossu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kalle Kossu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy McCallum.
Kossu misses with a hook.#TD2#
McCallum manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kossu on his heels. He'll look to pass Kossu's guard now, I'm sure.
McCallum wants to control from the top but Kossu keeps moving.
McCallum throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McCallum working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kossu's head.
McCallum throwing strikes from guard but Kossu blocks nicely.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw McCallum working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Kossu is looking to stand up but McCallum isn't so interested in that idea.
McCallum throwing strikes from guard but Kossu blocks nicely.
McCallum postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
McCallum lands a couple of elbows.
McCallum missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McCallum wants to control from the top but Kossu keeps moving.
McCallum is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
McCallum trying to control but Kossu is working from the bottom.
McCallum throwing strikes from guard but Kossu blocks nicely.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
McCallum postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Kossu lunges at McCallum with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McCallum's hand.
Kossu missing with a left hand there. McCallum was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McCallum misses with a hook to the body
enabling Kossu to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kossu enables McCallum to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kossu manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kossu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McCallum's guard. #REVR#
McCallum pulls Kossu in close to his closed guard and prevents Kossu from doing any damage or advancing position.
McCallum controls Kossu momentarily but Kossu frees himself.
McCallum wants to improve his position but instead Kossu has moved into half guard.
McCallum has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
McCallum is doing well to control the position and prevent Kossu from advancing to side control.
Kossu wants to stand up but McCallum is controlling the position.
McCallum wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Andy McCallum will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Kossu throws a jab but it's blocked by McCallum.
McCallum looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McCallum misses with a lunging right hand
and Kossu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kossu lands with a thumping leg kick. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kossu enables McCallum to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kossu manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
McCallum throws a big right hand that misses.
McCallum working some strikes from top position.
McCallum in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kossu is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McCallum is controlling him.
McCallum wants to control from the top but Kossu keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McCallum accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McCallum throws a big elbow that misses.
McCallum throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Kossu wants to get back to his feet but McCallum is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
McCallum throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McCallum checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kossu misses with a looping right.#TD2#
McCallum drives through with a takedown into Kossu's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
McCallum throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kossu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McCallum scoring with some ground and pound.
McCallum throws a big right hand that misses.
McCallum pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kossu is keeping the position for now.
McCallum content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
McCallum working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kossu's head.
McCallum trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McCallum trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McCallum throws a strike but Kossu rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
McCallum trying to keep a closed guard but Kossu is proving a slippery customer.
McCallum might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kossu haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
McCallum 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.
Kossu tries to stand but McCallum is controlling from the bottom. #T3#
McCallum is trying to keep Kossu in close.
Kossu has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of McCallum 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.
Kossu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #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.
Kossu loads up on a big right hand but McCallum slips the punch.
McCallum sizes up Kossu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McCallum misses with a hook
and Kossu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kossu is looking to score with low kicks.
Kossu slips a jab from McCallum.
Kossu walks into a straight right hand from McCallum.
Kossu throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McCallum's head.
McCallum is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McCallum misses with the combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kossu misses with a combination
and McCallum counters with a stiff right hand.
Kossu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McCallum looks to throw the jab but Kossu is out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Andy McCallum.
I think McCallum 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: FARTMMA 80:
Date: Jan 18, 2020

#R1#
Milquetoast moves out of range of the strikes.
Kossu with a nice cross.
Milquetoast slips under a jab from Kossu.
Kossu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kalle Kossu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kossu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Milquetoast throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Milquetoast gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A slow jab from Kossu misses its intended target.
Milquetoast throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kossu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Milquetoast.
A little feinted left hand from Kossu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kossu throws a lazy head kick
enabling Milquetoast to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Kalle Kossu has been cut.
Milquetoast on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Milquetoast waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kossu.
Kossu fakes a jab and then connects 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!
Kossu misses the jab.
Milquetoast throws a body kick that misses.
Milquetoast tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kossu was well out of range. Poor timing from Milquetoast.
Milquetoast with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kossu misses with a straight right.
Kossu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Milquetoast scores with a jab.
Kossu throws the left hand but Milquetoast avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Milquetoast throws a leg kick but Kossu sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kossu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Milquetoast.
Milquetoast throws a head kick but Kossu moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Milquetoast.
Milquetoast slips under a jab from Kossu.
Milquetoast fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kossu manages to avoid it.
Milquetoast tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Milquetoast throws a body punch but Kossu moves out of range.
Milquetoast needs to keep his hands up - Kossu had a free shot at his head there.
Kossu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Malmi Aitta in the buildup to the fight.
Kossu ducks under a wild hook from Milquetoast.
Milquetoast throws a body punch but Kossu moves out of range.
Kossu tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kossu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Milquetoast moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kossu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Milquetoast.
Milquetoast let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Milquetoast connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kossu. Kossu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kossu throws a sloppy head kick and Milquetoast moves out of range easily.
Milquetoast lands a nice shot that snaps Kossu's head back.
Kossu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Kossu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kossu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Milquetoast throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Milquetoast looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Milquetoast ducks under a wild hook from Kossu.
Milquetoast throws a body shot but no joy.
Kossu slips a jab and a cross from Milquetoast.
Kossu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Milquetoast scores with a leg kick.
Kossu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Milquetoast under the eye.
Kossu misses with a hook.
Kossu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Milquetoast.
Kossu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kossu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Milquetoast walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Milquetoast on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Milquetoast lands with a right hand.
Kossu misses with an uppercut.
Milquetoast misses with a head kick.
Kossu scores with a jab. Milquetoast acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Milquetoast throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Kossu misses with a hook. Milquetoast ducked under it nicely.
Milquetoast lands with an uppercut that bounces Kossu off the cage and back into range.
A swing and a miss from Kossu.
Kossu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kossu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kossu lands an overhand right.
Kossu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Milquetoast.
Milquetoast scores with a nice right hand.
Kossu checks a low kick from Milquetoast.
A shot to the liver by Milquetoast. Beautiful body shot.
A head kick misses from Milquetoast.
Milquetoast throws a hook but Kossu blocks it.
Kossu throws a head kick but Milquetoast moves out of range.
Kossu loads up on a big right hand but Milquetoast slips the punch.
Milquetoast staying out of range there.
Milquetoast uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kossu.
Milquetoast tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Milquetoast pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kossu is out of range and Milquetoast settles back down.
Kossu throws a jab but it's blocked by Milquetoast. #T4#
The fighters circle momentarily. Kossu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice straight punches there by Kossu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kossu.
Milquetoast staying out of range there.
Kossu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice uppercut lands for Kossu. That snapped Milquetoast's head back.
Milquetoast steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kossu.
A telegraphed right hand from Milquetoast misses the target.
Milquetoast gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kossu.
Kossu throws a head kick that misses.
Kossu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Milquetoast throws out the jab.
A head kick from Kossu lands but Milquetoast takes it in his stride.
A slow jab from Kossu misses its intended target.
Milquetoast avoids the head kick by Kossu.
A jab from Milquetoast misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A swing and a miss from Milquetoast.
Milquetoast looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Milquetoast slips under a jab.
Kossu throws a lazy right hand but Milquetoast sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Milquetoast avoids the head kick by Kossu.
Milquetoast looks like he wants to counter punch here.
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 Kalle Kossu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kalle Kossu's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Milquetoast moves away from the strike by Kossu.
Milquetoast lands a head kick. Kossu smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kossu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kossu avoids the body shot from Milquetoast.
Kossu misses with an uppercut. Milquetoast saw that one coming.
Kossu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Milquetoast.
A leg kick checked by Kossu.
Milquetoast slips under a jab.
Kossu backing away here, and Milquetoast unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kossu misses with a lunging right hand
and Milquetoast connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kossu throws a looping overhand right but Milquetoast ducks down to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Kossu.
Milquetoast pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Kossu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kossu throws a hook but Milquetoast avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kossu throws a sloppy head kick and Milquetoast moves out of range easily.
Milquetoast tries to work over Kossu's front leg with a kick but Kossu checks it.
Milquetoast misses with a body kick.
Milquetoast throws a jab when Kossu was well out of range.
Kossu throws a jab but it's blocked by Milquetoast.
Milquetoast uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kossu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A clash of legs there as Kossu blocks the low kick.#T1#
Kossu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Milquetoast was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Milquetoast bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kossu misses with a straight right.
Kossu misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Kossu.
Kalle Kossu is winning the standup battle so far.
Kossu throws a head kick that misses.
Milquetoast throws out a counter right but Kossu avoids it with no problem.
Milquetoast misses with a wild body shot.
Kossu walks into a left hand.
Nice defenses there by Milquetoast.
Kossu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Despite the aggression on Milquetoast's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Milquetoast tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kossu was well out of range. Poor timing from Milquetoast.
Milquetoast with a nice cross.#ROC2#
Kossu is rocked!#CUT2#
Kalle Kossu's cut is getting worse.
Milquetoast looks for the body kick but Kossu saw that one coming.
Kossu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Milquetoast.
Kossu checks a low kick from Milquetoast.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Milquetoast uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kossu.
Kossu with a nice cross.
Milquetoast uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kossu.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kossu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Milquetoast has time to react.#T2#
Milquetoast throws a big shot that misses.
Kossu throws a head kick that misses.
Milquetoast steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Milquetoast dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Milquetoast throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kossu works the jab nicely.
Kossu throws a big shot that misses.
Milquetoast has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Milquetoast throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kossu.
Kossu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Milquetoast misses with a double jab.
Kossu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Milquetoast.
Milquetoast misses with a low kick.
Milquetoast slips under a jab.
Milquetoast walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A cross from Kossu lands.
Kossu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Milquetoast.
Kossu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Milquetoast scores with a jab.
Milquetoast will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Milquetoast slips a straight right by Kossu.
Kossu throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
Milquetoast fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kossu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Milquetoast swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Milquetoast misses with a head kick.
Kossu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Milquetoast misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kossu tests Milquetoast's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kossu blocks the body kick.
The fighters circling - Milquetoast throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Milquetoast misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Kossu misses.
Milquetoast doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kossu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Milquetoast tries a low kick but Kossu avoids it.
Kossu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Milquetoast throws a series of punches but Kossu moves out of range.
Milquetoast pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kossu is out of range and Milquetoast settles back down.
Kossu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kossu scores with a punch to the head.
Kossu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Milquetoast.
Kossu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kossu throws a poor cross that misses
and Milquetoast counters with a left to the body.
Kossu blocks a jab.
Kossu with a nice cross.
Kossu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kossu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Milquetoast.
Kossu takes one to the chin there.
Kossu connects with a jab.
Good exchange - Kossu coming out on top.
Kossu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kossu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Milquetoast unleashes a big counter combination but Kossu bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Milquetoast drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kossu throws a right hand that misses
and Milquetoast counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kossu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kossu slips under a jab from Milquetoast.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kossu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Milquetoast.
Kossu slips a jab from Milquetoast.
Milquetoast gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kossu.
Kossu scores with a jab. Milquetoast acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Caspar Milquetoast will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kalle Kossu's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Milquetoast goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kossu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Milquetoast.
Kossu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Milquetoast sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Milquetoast takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kossu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Milquetoast steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kossu.
Kossu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Milquetoast.
Kossu throwing a counter right hand but Milquetoast manages to avoid it.
Milquetoast displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kossu throws out the jab.
Kossu scores with a nice head shot.
Kossu lands a jab.
A big right from Kossu misses.
Milquetoast takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Milquetoast slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Milquetoast jabs Kossu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kossu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kossu misses with a straight right.
Milquetoast swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Milquetoast misses with a leg kick.
Kossu throws a hook but Milquetoast avoids it easily.
Kossu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Milquetoasts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1#
A swing and a miss from Milquetoast.
Milquetoast looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Milquetoast throws a big shot that misses.
Decent striking displayed by Kossu there.
Kossu throws out a loose jab but Milquetoast uses good head movement to avoid it.
Milquetoast takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Milquetoast uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kossu.
A slapping leg kick lands for Milquetoast.
A swing and a miss from Kossu.
Milquetoast lands a right hook to the body.
Milquetoast dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kossu. That did some damage!
Kossu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Milquetoast throws out a counter right but Kossu avoids it with no problem.
Kossu misses with a hook. Milquetoast ducked under it nicely.
Milquetoast throws a sloppy head kick and Kossu moves out of range easily.
A big left from Kossu misses.
Milquetoast takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Milquetoast staying out of range there.
Kossu scores with a jab to the head. #T2#
Kossu throws a jab when Milquetoast was well out of range.
The fighters circling - Kossu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kossu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Milquetoast misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kossu.
Milquetoast swings for the body but Kossu moves out of range.
Milquetoast walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A bone on bone clash there as Kossu blocks the leg kick.
Milquetoast drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Milquetoast throws a series of strikes that have Kossu backpedaling.
Kossu misses with a head kick.
Milquetoast lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Milquetoast throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Milquetoast dips to his left and cracks Kossu with an uppercut!
Oh Kossu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Milquetoast slips a jab from Kossu.
Milquetoast looks to score with a jab to the body but Kossu is just out of range.
Kossu seems to have got his legs back now.
Kossu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kossu throws a jab but it's blocked by Milquetoast.
Milquetoast throws a leg kick but Kossu sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T3#
Kossu swings widly with a right hand
and Milquetoast counters with a left to the body.
Kossu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kossu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Milquetoast moves out of range as Kossu strikes.
Milquetoast steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kossu.
Kossu throws a sloppy head kick and Milquetoast moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kossu misses with an uppercut
and Milquetoast cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kossu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Milquetoast misses with a head kick.
Milquetoast jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Milquetoast goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Milquetoast displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kossu throws out the jab.
Kossu goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kossu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Milquetoast thumps Kossu with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Milquetoast misses with a series of wild punches. #T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Milquetoast. Kossu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Milquetoast steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kossu.
Milquetoast moves out of range of the strikes.
Jab by Kossu.
Kossu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Milquetoast sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kossu looks to throw the jab but Milquetoast is out of range.
Milquetoast blocks a jab.
Milquetoast uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kossu.
Milquetoast waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kossu.
Milquetoast throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Milquetoast ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice shot by Kossu.
Milquetoast ducks under a wild hook from Kossu.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kossu misses with a hook. Milquetoast ducked under it nicely.
Kossu misses with a lunging right hand
and Milquetoast counters with a nice body shot.
Kossu staying out of range there.
Milquetoast missing with a left hand there. Kossu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kossu throws a hook but Milquetoast avoids it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kalle Kossu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kossu 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kalle Kossu!
Kalle Kossu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: FARTMMA 74
Date: Dec 04, 2019

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Kossu misses the target.
Voronov misses with a head kick.
Kossu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Voronov.
Kossu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Voronov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Kalle Kossu has been cut.
Voronov keeps Kossu at a distance using the push kick.
Kossu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Voronov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Voronov misses the target.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kossu crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Voronov - the referee stops the clock and Kossu gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Voronov. Kossu manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kossu throws a lazy uppercut
letting Voronov counter with a right hand.
Kossu misses with an uppercut.
Voronov blocks a jab.
Voronov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kossu.#CL#
Voronov forces Kossu back against the cage and clinches.
Kossu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kossu swings wildly with an uppercut but Voronov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kossu is working Voronov over against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kossu struggles to land a body shot inside as Voronov controls his hands.
We've been informed that Kossu has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kossu takes a knee right on the jaw! #KD#
Voronov drops Kossu with a big knee straight up the middle! Kossu is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#
Kossu is rocked!#T1#
Kossu misses the jab.
Kossu is still on wobbly legs! Can Voronov finish him?
Voronov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Voronov slips a jab from Kossu.
Kossu seems to have recovered his senses.
Voronov defending well as Kossu loads up on a big left hand.
Voronov is looking to counter with a body kick.
Kossu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Voronov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kossu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Voronov.
Kossu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Voronov counters with a straight right hand.
Kossu misses with an uppercut
and Voronov counters with a huge left! Kossu is in big trouble! He's backing up but Voronov isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Kossu from any more damage. A dominating finish by Voronov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrei Voronov!
A less than humble Andrei Voronov misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: FARTMMA 68: Halloween Massacre
Date: Oct 26, 2019

#R1#
Kossu throws a jab but it's blocked by Popper.
Kossu moves forwards but Popper connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kossu thuds his right hand into Popper's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kossu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Popper's head.
Kossu 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.
Kossu scores with a sloppy right hand. Popper should have avoided that one.
Popper keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kossu.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kossu.
Popper paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Popper moves out of range as Kossu strikes.
Kossu staying out of range there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kossu looks to land a left hand but Popper moved out of range nicely.
Kalle Kossu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kossu slips a straight right by Popper.
We've been told by Popper's head coaches at The Philippines Finest that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kossu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Popper works the jab nicely.#CUT#
It looks like Kalle Kossu has been cut.
Popper takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kossu missing with a left hand there. Popper was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kossu thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Popper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Popper staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Popper on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kossu throws the left hand but Popper avoids the punch easily.
Popper was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Popper walks into a stiff left hand from Kossu.
Kossu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Popper was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Popper scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Popper lands a right hook to the body.
Popper jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #ROC#
Kossu is rocked!
Kossu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kossu walks into a stiff left hand from Popper.
Kossu is still on wobbly legs! Can Popper finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Popper takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #ROC2#
Popper is rocked!
Kossu circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Popper to the canvas! Popper doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Kossu keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kalle Kossu!
Kalle Kossu seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: FARTMMA 61
Date: Sep 14, 2019

#R1#
Tantor throws a leg kick
and Kossu counters with a left to the body.
Kossu misses with a wild body shot.
Tantor misses with a leg kick.
Kossu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tantor has time to react.
Tantor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tantor throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kossu on the side of the head.
Kossu checks a leg kick.
Kossu misses with an uppercut
and Tantor counters with a straight right hand.
Tantor misses with a body kick.
A big left from Kossu misses.
Tantor misses with a straight right.
Kossu misses with a body punch
and Tantor counters with a left to the body.
Kossu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tantor throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kossu! But no joy.
Kossu throws a hook to the side of Tantor's head but Tantor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tantor defending well as Kossu loads up on a big left hand.
Kossu scores with a one two! Tantor had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tantor tests Kossu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kossu cracks Tantor with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
Kossu jabs Tantor to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kossu cracks Tantor with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tantor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kossu.
Kossu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kossu takes a swing at Tantor's ribcage but misses.
Kossu punishes Tantor's body with a nice straight punch.
Tantor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Kossu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big right from Kossu misses.
Kossu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tantor connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kossu's hands.
Tantor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kossu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Good leg kick by Tantor there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kossu misses with a hook to the body
and Kossu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kossu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tantor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kossu.
Tantor tries to land a front kick but Kossu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T2#
Kossu scores with a nice strike.
Tantor seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kossu throws a right and a left that Tantor avoids nicely.
Kossu 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.
Tantor takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kossu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tantor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kossu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kalle Kossu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kossu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kossu misses with a lunging right hand
and Tantor counters with a nice body kick.
Tantor pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kossu is out of range and Tantor settles back down.
Kossu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kossu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tantor shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kossu throws out a counter right but Tantor avoids it with no problem.
Tantor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tantor tries to score with a low kick but Kossu moves his leg out of the way.
Tantor moves away from the strike by Kossu.
Tantor went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T3#
Kossu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tantor moves away.
Kossu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kossu misses with a body shot.
Tantor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kossu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kossu throws a head kick but Tantor moves out of range.
Kossu connects with a body shot.
Kossu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tantor throws a body kick that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Kossu misses.
Tantor scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tantor throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kossu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tantor scores with a sloppy right hand. Kossu should have avoided that one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kossu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kossu swings widly with a right hand
and Tantor counters with a leg kick.
Tantor throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kossu. Tantor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tantor avoids a punch combination nicely. #T4#
Tantor throws a leg kick that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tantor's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kossu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tantor scrambles back to his feet.
Tantor takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kossu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tantor can pounce on him.
Tantor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kossu.
Tantor throws a right hand that misses
and Kossu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A left lands for Kossu.
A shot to the body from Kossu misses
and Tantor counters with a straight right hand.
Tantor is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Some bone on bone action there as Tantor checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tantor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kossu misses with a two punch combination.
Tantor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kossu throws a nice looking combination but Tantor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tantor cracks the inside of Kossu's front leg.
Tantor moves out of range as Kossu strikes.
Tantor throws a shot from downtown. Kossu moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kalle Kossu 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#
Tantor tries to work over Kossu's front leg with a kick but Kossu checks it.
Kossu wants to land a leg kick but Tantor is out of range.
Tantor throws a jab but it's blocked by Kossu.
Kossu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tantor throws out the jab.
Tantor lands with an overhand left.
Tantor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kossu.
Tantor ducks under a wild hook from Kossu.
Tantor throws a big shot that misses.
Kossu misses with a looping right.
Tantor connects with a single shot there.
Kossu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kossu there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tantor throws a hook but Kossu blocks it.
Kossu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kossu throws a big shot that misses.
Kossu throws a big shot that misses.
Tantor needs to keep his hands up - Kossu had a free shot at his head there.
Kossu lands with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tantor staying out of range there.#T1#
Tantor misses with a leg kick.
A jab from Kossu misses.
Kossu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tantor.
Tantor blocks a jab.
Tantor lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT#
It looks like Kalle Kossu has been cut.
Kossu connects with a jab.
Tantor buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tantor lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kossu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kossu tries a body shot but Tantor blocks it.
Tantor lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kossu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kossu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kossu holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kossu prevents a body shot from Tantor. #T2#
Kossu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kossu working aggressively here.
Tantor throws a head punch that misses.
Kossu misses with the head strike.
Kossu struggles to land a body shot inside as Tantor controls his hands.
Kossu struggles to land a body shot inside as Tantor controls his hands.
Kossu misses with a body punch.
Tantor lands with a left to the head.
Tantor scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kossu misses with some punches.
Tantor stalling against the cage.
Tantor scores with a hook to the body.
Tantor works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tantor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kossu backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tantor.
Kossu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tantor misses with a punch to the body.
Kossu misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Kossu tries to work over Tantor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tantor lands a left hand.
Tantor slows down the pace here.
Kossu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kossu misses with the head strike.
Tantor has a couple of punches blocked by Kossu.
Tantor gets through Kossu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kossu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tantor blocks a body shot from Kossu.
Kossu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tantor lands a body punch.
Kossu swings wildly with an uppercut but Tantor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tantor taking a breather.
Kossu swings wildly with an uppercut but Tantor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tantor swings wildly with an uppercut but Kossu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tantor lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
Kossu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tantor lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good body shot from Tantor.
Nice body punch from Kossu - that landed with a thud.
Kossu lands 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!
Tantor lands a right hand.
Tantor pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kossu takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Kossu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tantor scores with a shoulder strike.
Tantor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kossu trying to control the position but instead, Tantor has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kossu into the cage.
Tantor slowing the pace effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maki Tantor dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kalle Kossu's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tantor misses with a looping left.
Tantor pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kossu is out of range and Tantor settles back down.
Kossu throws a body shot but no joy.
Kossu on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Tantor there.
A slow jab from Tantor misses its intended target.
Kossu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tantor looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tantor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kossu.
Kossu cracks Tantor with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kossu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tantor catches Kossu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kossu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tantor.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kossu. Tantor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tantor tried to counter with a leg kick but Kossu avoided it.
That kick from Tantor tenderised Kossu's leg. Kossu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kossu connects with the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left lands for Kossu.#T1#
Kossu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kossu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tantor uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kossu has time to react.
Kossu takes a swing at Tantor's ribcage but misses.
Kossu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kossu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tantor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tantor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kossu lands a nice shot that snaps Tantor's head back.
Tantor connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A good leg kick by Tantor.
A swing and a miss from Kossu.
Tantor throwing a counter right hand but Kossu manages to avoid it.
Kossu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tantor manages to avoid it.
Tantor avoids the body shot from Kossu.
Tantor throws a leg kick but Kossu sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kossu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kossu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kossu misses the shot to the body.
Kossu throws a body punch but Tantor moves out of range.
Tantor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tantor explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tantor misses with a low kick as Kossu jumps back.
Maki Tantor is winning the standup battle so far.
Kossu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tantor on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kossu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tantor was well out of range. Poor timing from Kossu.
It looked like Tantor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tantor lands with a cross.
Kossu misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Kossu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kossu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kossu misses with a straight left.
Tantor catches Kossu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kossu throws a looping overhand right but Tantor ducks down to avoid it.
Kossu lands with an overhand left.#T3#
Kossu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tantor's hands.
Kossu looks to throw the jab but Tantor is out of range.
Tantor throws a leg kick but Kossu moved away.
Kossu just misses with a punch to the body.
Tantor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tantor jabs Kossu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kossu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tantor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kossu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tantor connects with a leg kick. Kossu looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tantor stuns Kossu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kossu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kossu needs to keep his hands up - Tantor had a free shot at his head there.
Kossu takes a swing at Tantor's ribcage but misses.
Kossu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tantor momentarily.
Kossu keeps the fight on the outside.#T4#
Tantor misses with a low kick.
Kossu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tantor.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tantor lands a nice looking body shot.
Kossu looks to throw the jab but Tantor is out of range.
Tantor fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kossu just manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Tantor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tantor throws a leg kick but Kossu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kossu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tantor wants to land a leg kick but Kossu is out of range.
Kossu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kossu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kossu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tantor looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kossu ducks under a wild hook from Tantor.
Tantor is looking to slow Kossu down with leg kicks.
Tantor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tantor throws a big shot that misses.
Kossu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

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 Maki Tantor.
Well Tantor 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maki Tantor!

Event: FARTMMA 54
Date: Aug 02, 2019

#R1#
Ventura avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kossu 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.
Kossu scores with a jab. Ventura acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ventura on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ventura tries to clinch but Kossu is having none of it.
Kossu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ventura tries to clinch but Kossu is having none of it.
Kossu throws a head kick that Ventura semi-blocks.
Kossu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ventura takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kossu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kossu keeps the fight on the outside.
Kossu scores with a nice strike.
Kossu throws out a powerful jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ventura's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kossu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ventura scrambles back to his feet.
Kossu lands a nice shot to the body.
Ventura tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kossu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kossu connects with a single shot there.#T1#
Kossu misses with a body shot.
Ventura moves in looking to clinch but Kossu pushes him off.
Kossu lands a nice hook to Ventura's body. Ventura takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kossu lands a nice hook to Ventura's body. Ventura takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kossu digs a good hook to Ventura's body.
Ventura tries to clinch there but Kossu circles away.
Kossu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kossu thuds his right hand into Ventura's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ventura tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ventura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Kossu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ventura tries to clinch up but Kossu circles away and keeps his distance.
Kossu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ventura tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kossu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ventura momentarily.
Kossu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ventura momentarily.
Kossu throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Ventura has closed the distance and engaged Kossu in a clinch.
Kossu lands an uppercut.#T2#
Ventura tries a body shot but Kossu blocks it.
Kossu slowing the pace effectively.
Kossu tries a body shot but Ventura blocks it.
Kossu misses with a punch to the body.
Kossu throws a punch but it's blocked by Ventura.
Kossu tries to work over Ventura's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ventura is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kossu is defending well.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kossu.
Kossu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kossu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kossu lands a shoulder strike.
Kossu pushes Ventura back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ventura blocks a body shot from Kossu. #T3#
Kossu lands a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Kossu.
Kossu tries to work over Ventura's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Kossu.
Ventura tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kossu's elbow.
Kossu presses Ventura against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kossu presses Ventura against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kossu lands with a left to the head.
Kossu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kossu works on Ventura's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Kossu.
Ventura takes a shot to the head.
Kossu just leaning against Ventura, taking a breather.
Kossu lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kossu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kossu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kossu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kossu lands a nice uppercut.
Kossu just leaning against Ventura, taking a breather.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kossu.
Kossu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kossu is working Ventura over against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kossu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kossu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ventura takes a shot to the head.
Good body shot from Kossu.
A short left from Kossu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kalle Kossu dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Nice jab there from Kossu.
Kalle Kossu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ventura looks to clinch
and Kossu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ventura takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ventura on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kossu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kossu lands the left hand.
Kossu keeps the fight on the outside.
Kossu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ventura moves in looking to clinch but Kossu pushes him off.
Kossu scores with a punch to the head.
A jab from Kossu finds it's way through Ventura's defenses.
A lazy left from Kossu finds it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kossu moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Good shot there by Kossu.
Kossu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ventura wants to clinch
and Ventura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Kossu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kossu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ventura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kossu.
Kossu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kossu connects with a crisp jab.
Ventura looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kossu lands a nice shot to the body.
Kossu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ventura manages to avoid it.
Kossu lands with a right hand.
Kalle Kossu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kossu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ventura in his tracks.
Kossu clobbers Ventura with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ventura misses with a head kick.
Kossu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch lands to the side of Ventura 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kossu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kossu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kossu looks to land a combination but Ventura avoids it well. #T2#
Kossu connects with the punch.
Ventura showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kossu.
Ventura moves in looking to clinch but Kossu pushes him off.
Kossu takes a swing at Ventura's ribcage but misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ventura wants to clinch up but Kossu keeps it at a distance.
Kossu works the jab nicely.
Kossu avoids the body shot from Ventura.
Kossu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kossu throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ventura's head.
Ventura takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ventura tries to clinch there but Kossu circles away.
Kossu throws a series of punches but Ventura avoids them all with ease.
Kossu keeps the fight on the outside.
Ventura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kossu.
Kossu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kossu misses with a body shot. #T3#
Kossu misses the shot to the body.
Ventura tries a head kick but it misses.
Ventura is looking to clinch but Kossu is avoiding it.
Kossu swings for the body but Ventura moves out of range.
Kossu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ventura takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ventura on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kossu connects with the punch.#CL#
Ventura closes the distance and clinches.
Ventura misses with a punch to the body.
Kossu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ventura backwards.
Kossu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ventura.
Kossu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kossu.#T4#
Kossu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kossu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ventura backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ventura avoiding damage.
Ventura misses with a punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Ventura to work.
Kossu leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kossu is working Ventura over against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot in the inside from Kossu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kalle Kossu 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#
Kossu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ventura wants to clinch up but Kossu keeps it at a distance.
Kossu lands with an uppercut that bounces Ventura off the cage and back into range.
Ventura tries to clinch but Kossu moves away
and Kossu counters with a stiff right hand.
Ventura shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kossu as he avoids it easily.
Kossu clobbers Ventura with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ventura tries to clinch up.
A jab lands there for Kossu.
Ventura is looking to clinch.
Kossu cracks Ventura with a good jab.#CL#
Ventura moves into the clinch successfully.
Kossu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Kossu.
Kossu lands a hook that snaps the head of Ventura backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kossu is working Ventura over against the cage.
Ventura blocks a body shot from Kossu. #T1#
Kossu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kossu lands a shoulder strike.
Kossu gets through Ventura's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kalle Kossu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kossu pushes Ventura back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kossu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Kossu.
Kossu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Venturas head.
Kossu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kossu effectively controlling the action here.
Kossu misses with a punch to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ace Ventura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kossu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kossu.
Kossu leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kossu gets through Ventura's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kossu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kossu.
Kossu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kossu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ventura.
Ventura stalling in the clinch but Kossu improves position. #T3#
Kossu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kossu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Kossu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kossu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kossu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kossu scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC2#
Ventura is rocked!
Still in the clinch, Kossu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oh Ventura is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kossu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kossu scores with a hook to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kossu.
Kossu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kossu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kossu lands with a left to the head.
A hook to the body from Kossu. #T4#
Nice body punch from Kossu.
Kalle Kossu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kossu pushes Ventura back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kossu lands a nice shot to the body.
Kossu scores with a hook to the body.
Ventura seems to have got his legs back now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kossu.
Kossu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kossu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kossu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kossu scores with a shoulder strike.
Ventura takes a shot to the head.
Kossu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kossu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Venturas head.
Kossu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ventura backwards.
Kossu blocks a body shot from Ventura.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kalle Kossu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kossu 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 24:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 24:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kalle Kossu!
Our winner, Kalle Kossu, 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: FARTMMA 45
Date: Jun 28, 2019

#R1#
Pikachu is looking to clinch but Kossu is avoiding it.
Pikachu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pikachu gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kossu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pikachu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kossu avoids it really well and circles away.
Pikachu tries to clinch up.
Kossu misses with a body shot.
Pikachu is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kossu.
We've been informed that Kossu has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kossu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kossu connects with a body shot.
Kossu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A shot to the liver by Kossu. Beautiful body shot.
Kossu misses with the combination.
Pikachu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kossu sprawls well. Kossu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pikachu gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Detektyw Pikachu. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Kossu scores with a nice strike.
Kossu jabs Pikachu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kossu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pikachu closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kossu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pikachu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kossu swivels and escapes.
Kossu works the jab nicely.
Pikachu tries to clinch up but Kossu circles away and keeps his distance.
Kossu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pikachu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kossu let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Pikachu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kossu throws a nice looking combination but Pikachu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pikachu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kossu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pikachu moves away.
Kossu scores with a nice strike.#T2#
Kossu takes a swing at Pikachu's ribcage but misses.
Kalle Kossu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kossu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pikachu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kossu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL#
Pikachu drives through and clinches with Kossu against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Kossu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kossu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kossu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kossu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kossu is stalling here.
Kossu pushes Pikachu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pikachu tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kossu just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kossu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pikachu's elbow.
Pikachu jumps guard but Kossu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kossu dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Pikachu is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kossu to keep the fight standing.
Kossu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kossu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kossu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Kossu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pikachus head.
Kossu is pushing Pikachu up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kossu.
Kossu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kossu lands a nice shot to the body.
Kossu dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kossu pushes Pikachu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kossu lands a nice uppercut.
Pikachu tries to pull guard but Kossu won't allow it.
Kossu works on Pikachu's body with a couple of short punches.
Kossu lands with a short shot to the head.
Pikachu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kossu digs a right hand underneath Pikachu's ribcage. Pikachu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kossu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pikachu tries to pull guard but Kossu forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kossu pushes Pikachu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pikachu is breathing heavily.
Kossu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pikachu backwards.
Kossu lands a left hand.
Kossu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kossu has Pikachu pushed against the cage.
Kossu lands a shot to the body.
Kossu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kossu pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kossu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kossu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pikachu backwards.
Kossu is working Pikachu over against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Kossu scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kossu works on Pikachu's body with a couple of short punches.
Kossu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pikachu.
Kossu lands a body punch.
Kossu gets through Pikachu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kalle Kossu dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Kossu tests Pikachu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kossu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pikachu rather than just go for the knockout.
Kossu scores with a shot to the body.
Kossu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kossu let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kossu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pikachu manages to avoid it.
Pikachu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kossu. Pikachu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kossu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pikachu tries to clinch up.
Pikachu avoids the body shot from Kossu.
Pikachu walks into a stiff left hand from Kossu.
Pikachu tries to clinch up
and Kossu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pikachu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kossu.
Kossu lands a nice shot that snaps Pikachu's head back.
A punch combination from Kossu misses. #T1#
Pikachu shoots and misses
and Kossu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kalle Kossu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kossu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kossu wants it to stay on the feet.
Kossu connects with a crisp jab.
Pikachu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kossu to score with a decent uppercut.
Kossu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pikachu tries to clinch up but Kossu circles away and keeps his distance.
Kossu is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kossu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pikachu on the side of the head.
Kossu misses with a few strikes there. #CL2#
Kossu moves into the clinch successfully.
Pikachu tries to pull guard but Kossu won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Detektyw Pikachu. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Pikachu gets control of Kossu's arms and successfully pulls guard. Pikachu will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Pikachu trying to control the position. #SU2#
Kossu gets to his feet - Pikachu follows without any prompting.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kossu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pikachu wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T2#
Pikachu fails with a takedown attempt.
Pikachu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pikachu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kossu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pikachu scrambles back to his feet.
Kossu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pikachu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pikachu tries to clinch but Kossu moves away
and Kossu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pikachu ducks right into an uppercut from Kossu.
Kossu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kossu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pikachu.
Kossu punishes Pikachu's body with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Pikachu tries to clinch up
and Kossu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pikachu tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kossu counters with a nice uppercut.
Pikachu looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kossu misses the shot to the body.
Pikachu is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kossu.
Kossu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pikachus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pikachu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kossu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pikachu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kossu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pikachu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pikachu is defended easily by Kossu.
Kalle Kossu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kossu jabs at Pikachu's body.#T4#
Pikachu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kossu.
Kossu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kossu leaves Pikachu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pikachu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kossu scores with a nice head shot.
Kossu misses the shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Kossu - just one landing.
Kossu cracks Pikachu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pikachu wants to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Kossu misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kalle Kossu 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Pikachu wants to clinch up but Kossu keeps it at a distance.
Pikachu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pikachu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kossu as he avoids it easily.
Detektyw Pikachu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pikachu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kossu throws a series of punches but Pikachu moves out of range.
Pikachu misses with a takedown attempt - Kossu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pikachu wants to clinch.
Kossu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pikachu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kossu scores with a nice strike.
Kossu keeps the fight on the outside.
Kossu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kossu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pikachu moves away.
Pikachu seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Pikachu darts in trying to clinch
and Kossu counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Pikachu with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kossu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Detektyw Pikachu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kossu lunges at Pikachu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pikachu's hand.
Nice shot lands for Kossu.
Kossu lands a jab-cross combination.
Kossu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pikachu doesn't seem bothered though.
Kossu lands with a right hand.
Kossu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kossu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kossu lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pikachu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Good shot there by Kossu.#T2#
Pikachu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kossu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kossu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pikachu at a distance.
Kossu just misses with a punch to the body.
Pikachu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Danga de danga de dang - Kossu scores with a four punch combination!
A chopping leg kick lands by Kossu.
Kossu lands a jab to Pikachu's midsection.
Pikachu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kossu swats away the attempt to clinch by Pikachu.
Kossu throws a right and a left that Pikachu avoids nicely.
Kossu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kossu connects with a looping right hand.
Kossu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A head kick misses from Pikachu. #T3#
Pikachu takes one to the side of the head.
Kossu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pikachu. Pikachu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pikachu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kossu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kossu connects with the punch.
Pikachu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kossu digs a good body shot into Pikachu's ribs.
Pikachu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kossu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pikachu's hands.
Kossu works the jab nicely.
Kossu looks to score with a jab to the body but Pikachu is just out of range.
Pikachu walks into a straight right hand from Kossu.
Pikachu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kossu dips to his left and cracks Pikachu with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pikachu tries to close the distance and clinch but Kossu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kossu scores with a punch to the head.#T4#
Kossu connects with a body shot that sends Pikachu's belly button to the back.
Kalle Kossu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kossu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pikachu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kossu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pikachu is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kossu.
Kossu moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pikachu is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kossu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice body punch from Kossu.
Kossu lands a body shot.
Kossu moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kossu looks to land a combination. Pikachu sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kossu lands with a right hand.
Kossu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Detektyw Pikachu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kossu scores with a shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kalle Kossu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kossu 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 24:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 24:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 24:30

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

Event: FARTMMA 39
Date: May 31, 2019

#R1#
Kossu lands a body shot.
Kossu lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice jab there from Kossu.
Kossu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gorn is breathing heavily.
Kossu cracks a nice hook into Gorn's ribs.
Kossu lands a jab to Gorn's midsection.
Kossu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kalle Kossu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kossu scores with a body shot.
Gorn takes one to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kossu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gorn takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kossu throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CUT2#
It looks like Peter Gorn has been cut.
Kossu works Gorn's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Kossu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#ROC2#
Gorn is rocked!
Kossu connects with a superb combination that knocks Gorn out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Kossu before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Gorn!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kalle Kossu!
A relieved looking Kalle Kossu thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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