Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Bellicose XVI
Date: Jan 07, 2023

#R1#
Borg Eleven misses with an uppercut.
Borg Eleven displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saari throws out the jab.
Saari misses with a double jab.
Saari throws a nice looking combination but Borg Eleven bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Borg Eleven throws a good cross that connects.
Saari looks to land a combination but Borg Eleven avoids it well.
Saari ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saari with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Saari 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.
Saari slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL2#
Borg Eleven rushes Saari and presses him up against the cage.
Saari misses with some punches.
Borg Eleven looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Borg Eleven struggles to land a body shot inside as Saari controls his hands.
Borg Eleven scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saari tries to break free but Borg Eleven pushes him back against the cage.
Borg Eleven working aggressively here.
Borg Eleven misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Borg Eleven. #T1#
Borg Eleven throws a punch but it's blocked by Saari. #BC#
Saari breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Saari throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch lands to the side of Borg Eleven 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Borg Eleven rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Saari makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Saari lands a jab-cross combination.
Saari throws a shot from downtown. Borg Eleven moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Borg Eleven instigates a clinch.
Good body shot from Borg Eleven.
Borg Eleven tries for a takedown. No joy.
Borg Eleven misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Saari breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Borg Eleven as he connects with a hook.
Borg Eleven throws a big shot that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Borg Eleven slips a straight right by Saari.
Borg Eleven wants to counter the offense by Saari and move into the clinch position.
Saari lands a slapping body shot. #T2##TD2#
Borg Eleven bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Borg Eleven connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Saari some visible discomfort.
Saari is looking for a sweep.
Borg Eleven happy to just control the position for now.
Borg Eleven is looking to take a break and control but Saari is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Saari managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Borg Eleven.
Saari is trying to get back to half guard.
Borg Eleven cracks Saari with a big right hand but Saari just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Saari regains half guard.
Saari makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Saari.
Borg Eleven preventing the sweep. #T3#
Borg Eleven postures up in Saari's guard and throws a big left but Saari blocks it.
Saari doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Borg Eleven has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Borg Eleven prevents Saari from getting back to his feet.
Borg Eleven lands a couple of digs.
Borg Eleven trying to control but Saari is working from the bottom.
Saari is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Saari looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Borg Eleven is stalling in the full guard.
Borg Eleven lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Borg Eleven stopping the sweep attempt from Saari.
Saari trying to keep a closed guard but Borg Eleven is proving a slippery customer.
Saari tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Saari preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Saari will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position. #T4#
Saari is pulling down on Borg Eleven's head to control his posture.
Borg Eleven trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Saari pulls Borg Eleven in to control the position.
Borg Eleven lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saari is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Saari has momentary wrist control but Borg Eleven slips an elbow through the middle.
Borg Eleven throws a big elbow that misses.
Saari keeping full guard, as Borg Eleven tries to pass.
Borg Eleven working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Borg Eleven stopping the sweep attempt from Saari.
Saari has momentary wrist control but Borg Eleven slips an elbow through the middle.
Saari looking to hit a scissor sweep but Borg Eleven is one step ahead there.
Borg Eleven wants to control from the top but Saari keeps moving.
Borg Eleven stopping the sweep attempt from Saari.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chetnik Borg Eleven 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#
Borg Eleven misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saari.
Borg Eleven scores with a body shot.
Saari fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Borg Eleven manages to avoid it.
Saari lands a right hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for Borg Eleven.
Saari misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Borg Eleven.
Borg Eleven ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saari throws an overhand right that lands on Borg Eleven's shoulder, as Borg Eleven tries to avoid the shot.
Borg Eleven throws a body punch but Saari moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borg Eleven works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Borg Eleven tries to close the distance and clinch up but Saari swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Borg Eleven has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Saari finds it's way round the side to connect with Borg Eleven's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saari. Borg Eleven does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Saari ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Borg Eleven moves away.
Borg Eleven swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Saari misses with a series of wild punches.
Borg Eleven throws an off balance right hand
letting Saari counter with a right hand.
Borg Eleven gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Borg Eleven throws a body punch but Saari moves out of range.
Borg Eleven throws a half hearted mid kick.
Saari throws a good cross that connects.
Saari smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Saari pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Borg Eleven throws out a counter right but Saari avoids it with no problem.
Borg Eleven 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.
Saari throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
The fighters circling - Saari throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Borg Eleven takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Borg Eleven scores with a nice right hand.
Aleksi Saari is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Borg Eleven uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saari.
A slow jab from Saari misses its intended target.
Saari sizes up Borg Eleven with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Borg Eleven bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Saari's head backwards.
Borg Eleven cracks Saari with a right hand to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saari. Borg Eleven does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saari misses with a lunging right hand
and Borg Eleven cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Borg Eleven uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saari.
Borg Eleven swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Borg Eleven takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T3#
Borg Eleven has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Saari finds it's way round the side to connect with Borg Eleven's head.
Saari throws an off balance right hand #KD2#
and Borg Eleven counters with a crisp right hand that drops Saari! Borg Eleven lets Saari back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Saari is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Aleksi Saari has been cut.
Borg Eleven lands a jab to Saari's midsection.
Saari connects with a nice looking jab.
Saari throws a lazy uppercut
and Borg Eleven counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saari misses with a lunging right hand #KD2#
and Borg Eleven counters with a crisp right hand that drops Saari! Borg Eleven lets Saari back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Saari is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Borg Eleven tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Borg Eleven steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saari.
Saari sets himself, and Borg Eleven steps forward looking for the clinch! Saari avoids it this time.
Saari walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Saari limp body while Borg Eleven jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chetnik Borg Eleven!
Chetnik Borg Eleven decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
In defeat, Aleksi Saari stepped up to the mic, saying 'Niin metsä vastaa, kuin sinne huudetaan.'.

Event: Bellicose VII
Date: Nov 27, 2022

#R1#
Igwe stuns Saari with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Saari takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Saari throws a hook but Igwe blocks it.
Igwe cracks Saari with a right hand to the side of the head.
Saari bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Igwe's head backwards.
Nice straight punches there by Saari. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Saari.
A left and a right from Saari both land. Nice combination.
Saari looks to score with a jab to the body but Igwe is just out of range.
Saari lands with a nice body punch.
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!
Igwe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saari.
Saari swings for the body but Igwe moves out of range.
Igwe now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Igwe cracks a nice hook into Saari's ribs.
Igwe jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Igwe lands a head shot.
Igwe scores with a nice head shot.
Sloppy strikes from Saari. Those never looked like landing.
Saari swinging wildly here.
Igwe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saari manages to avoid it.
It looked like Saari wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Igwe swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Saari.
Saari defending well as Igwe loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Saari is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Igwe throws a body punch but Saari moves out of range.
A left lands for Saari.
Igwe avoids the body shot from Saari.
Saari 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.
Saari ducks under a wild hook from Igwe.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saari. Igwe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Okoro Igwe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice straight punches there by Igwe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Igwe.
Igwe fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Igwe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Saari on the side of the head.
Igwe fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#ROC2#Saari is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Aleksi Saari has been cut.
Igwe throws a body shot but no joy.
Saari was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Saari throws a looping overhand right but Igwe ducks down to avoid it.
Saari misses with an uppercut. Igwe saw that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saari throws a hook but Igwe avoids it easily.
Igwe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saari.
Saari cracks Igwe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Saari scores with a jab to the body.
Igwe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Saari tests Igwe's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Igwe swings for the body but Saari moves out of range.
Saari scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Igwe avoids the body shot from Saari.
Saari waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Igwe.
Saari moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Saari avoids the body shot from Igwe.
Nice defenses there by Saari.
A cross from Igwe lands.
Saari swings for the body but Igwe moves out of range.
Saari throws a right and a left that Igwe avoids nicely.
Igwe scores with a nice strike.
Igwe swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Saari connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Saari is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Igwe.
Igwe connects with a good right hand that stumbles Saari. Saari circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Saari has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Saari there as he acknowledges the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Saari misses the target.
Igwe connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Igwe misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Saari misses the target.#T3#
Igwe throws out a powerful jab.
Oh Saari is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Saari throws an off balance right hand
and Saari takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Igwe lands a jab to the head. #KD2#
Igwe throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Saari tumbling to the canvas!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saari looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Saari is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Saari keeping full guard, as Igwe tries to pass.
Saari seems to have got his legs back now.
Igwe trying to control but Saari is working from the bottom.
Saari trying to control the position.
Igwe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saari swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Igwe's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Igwe advances to half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Igwe is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Saari has managed to free his arm - good work.
Saari is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Igwe's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Igwe's back!
Saari throwing sloppy strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saari throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Saari is trying to stick to Igwe's back but Igwe is turning into Saari. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Saari's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Igwe.
Saari trying to keep a closed guard but Igwe is proving a slippery customer.
Saari keeping full guard, as Igwe tries to pass.
Saari trying to strike off his back.
Igwe trying to control the position from guard on top but Saari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saari manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Igwe manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Igwe is trying to control the position but Saari postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.#SUB2#
Igwe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Saari doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Saari manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Saari trying to control but Igwe is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Okoro Igwe will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aleksi Saari's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Saari takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Igwe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Saari.
Igwe connects with a body shot that sends Saari's belly button to the back.
Igwe scores with a shot to the body.
Saari looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Saari moves forwards but Igwe connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Igwe lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Igwe scores with a jab to the body.
Igwe shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saari cracks Igwe with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Saari misses with a body shot
enabling Igwe to counter with a crisp jab.
Igwe just misses with a punch to the body.
Okoro Igwe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Igwe misses with a looping left.
Igwe keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Igwe misses the target.
Igwe connects with a crisp jab. #T1#
Igwe lands a nice hook to Saari's body. Saari takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Igwe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Saari avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saari throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Igwe misses with an uppercut.
Igwe throws a lazy uppercut
and Saari counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Igwe jabs at Saari's body.
Saari missing with a left hand there. Igwe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Saari misses with a shot to the body
and Igwe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Igwe misses with an uppercut.
Saari with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Igwe to score with a decent uppercut.
Igwe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Saari 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Igwe scores with a hook to the body. Saari takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Saari takes a swing at Igwe's ribcage but misses.
Igwe misses with a body shot.
Saari throws a series of punches but Igwe avoids them all with ease. #T2#
Saari has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Saari there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice defenses there by Igwe.
Igwe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A jab from Igwe does it's job there.
Saari scores with a nice right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Igwe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Igwe. That snapped Saari's head back.
A swing and a miss from Igwe.
Saari lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Saari scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Igwe takes a jab right on the kisser. #ROC#Igwe is rocked!
Igwe looks to throw the jab but Saari is out of range.
Igwe is still on wobbly legs! Can Saari finish him?
Igwe jabs at Saari's body.
Saari moves away from the strike by Igwe.
A combination from Saari does no damage.
Saari keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Igwe.
Igwe looks to score with a jab to the body but Saari is just out of range.
Igwe seems to have recovered his senses.
Saari's jab looks to have found its range, popping Igwe under the eye.
Saari defending well as Igwe loads up on a big left hand.
Saari is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A big left from Saari misses. #T3#
Igwe scores with a punch to the head.
Igwe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Saari lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Igwe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Saari at a distance.
Saari looks to land a left hand but Igwe moved out of range nicely.
Saari is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Saari takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Saari takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Igwe throws the left hand but Saari avoids the punch easily.
Saari misses with a left hand
and Igwe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Saari uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Igwe.
Igwe throws the left hand but Saari avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Igwe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saari uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Igwe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Saari misses.
Saari misses with an uppercut. Igwe saw that one coming.
Saari misses with a body shot.
Igwe now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Igwe swings widly with a right hand
and Saari counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Saari moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Igwe lands with a nice body punch.
Igwe lands a head shot.
Igwe misses the jab.
Igwe digs a good hook to Saari's body.
Igwe connects with a single shot there.
Igwe with a jab.
Igwe looks to throw the jab but Saari is out of range.
Saari lands an overhand right.
Igwe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saari.
Igwe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Saari scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Saari uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Igwe.
The fighters circling - Igwe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saari takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Igwe has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Igwe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Igwe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Saari in his tracks.
Igwe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Saari looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Okoro Igwe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aleksi Saari's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Saari takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Saari misses with a hook.
Igwe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saari throws a lazy uppercut
and Igwe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A left lands for Saari.
Igwe looks to throw the jab but Saari is out of range.
Igwe connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Igwe lands with an overhand left.
Saari gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Igwe gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Saari is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Okoro Igwe!
In defeat, Aleksi Saari stepped up to the mic, saying 'Niin metsä vastaa, kuin sinne huudetaan.'.

Event: Bellicose 143
Date: Sep 24, 2022

#R1#
Christ throws a lazy right hand but Saari sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Saari ducks under a wild hook from Christ.
Saari lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Christ at a distance.
Saari lands an overhand right.
Saari throws a series of punches but Christ moves out of range.
Christ is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Saari throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Christ wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Saari scores with a shot to the body.
Christ misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saari.
Saari ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Christ moves away.
Christ defending well as Saari loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Saari misses the target.
Saari scores with a punch to the head.
Christ throws a series of punches but Saari avoids them all with ease.
Saari scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Aleksi Saari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christ gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice shot by Saari.
Saari has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Christ is landing a low percentage of strikes.#T1#
Saari swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Christ counters with a two punch combo.
Christ uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saari.
Saari drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Saari drops his hands momentarily and Christ takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT#It looks like Aleksi Saari has been cut.
Saari lands a slapping body shot.
Saari lands a jab to the head.
Christ pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saari bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Saari thuds his right hand into Christ's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#ROC2#Christ is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christ lands a glancing blow to the side of Saari's head.#KD2#
Saari cracks Christ with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Saari has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Christ to stand back up!
Oh Christ is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Christ gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Saari gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aleksi Saari!
A relieved looking Aleksi Saari 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: Bellicose 132
Date: Aug 14, 2022

#R1#
Saari punishes Yuri's body with a nice straight punch.
Yuri fails with an attempt to clinch.
Saari swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Saari has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ubergym in the buildup to the fight.
A big left from Saari misses.
Yuri scores with a body shot.
Jab from Saari.
Yuri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Yuri has taken the fight to the clinch.
Saari misses with a punch to the body.
Yuri tries to throw a body punch but Saari avoids it by throwing Yuri back against the cage.
Saari swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saari struggles to land a body shot inside as Yuri controls his hands.
Yuri lands a shoulder strike.
Yuri prevents a body shot from Saari.
Yuri lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Saari tries to throw a body punch but Yuri avoids it by throwing Saari back against the cage.
Saari is trying to force a seperation but Yuri has the dominant position.#BC#
Saari escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yuri tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Saari manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little feinted left hand from Saari on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Saari misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yuri.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yuri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saari.
Yuri tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Saari manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Saari is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Yuri moves into range and clinches up with Saari.#T1#
Yuri is working Saari over against the cage.
Saari scores with a hook to the body.
Saari prevents a body shot from Yuri.
Yuri stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Saari fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saari lands a body shot in the clinch.
Saari tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yuri's elbow.
Yuri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yuri has Saari pressed against the cage, preventing Saari from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Saari prevents a body shot from Yuri.
Yuri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yuri misses with the head strike.
Yuri lands with a right to the head.
Yuri misses with a body punch.
Saari wants to break free but Yuri has control.
Saari throws a head punch that misses.
Yuri lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Yuri as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saari.
Yuri softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Saari prevents a body shot from Yuri. #T2#
Yuri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saari's elbow.
Saari misses with a body punch.
Saari struggles to land a body shot inside as Yuri controls his hands.
Saari tries to circle away but Yuri has him pinned against the cage.
Yuri tries to work over Saari's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yuri lands a nice uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Aleksi Saari has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yuri can't find room to land a body shot as Saari controls the action.
A short left from Yuri.
Saari lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yuri misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Saari escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Saari is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yuri. #CL2#
Yuri closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Saari pressing his opponent against the cage.
Saari is trying to break the clinch but Yuri is controlling him.
Saari misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yuri stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Saari misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saari blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Saari tries to work over Yuri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yuri tries a body shot but Saari blocks it.
Yuri is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Yuri.
Yuri lands a body shot.
Saari is breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, Yuri scores with a nice short uppercut.
Saari misses with a punch to the body.
Yuri lands a body punch.
A short left from Yuri.
Yuri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yuri lands with a short shot to the head.
Yuri misses with a punch on the inside.
Yuri tries to work over Saari's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saari doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Saari wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Yuri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saari misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saari misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saari tries to throw a body punch but Yuri avoids it by throwing Saari back against the cage.
Yuri throws a punch but it's blocked by Saari. #T4#
A body shot lands from Yuri. #BC#
Saari breaks the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saari. Yuri does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Yuri rushes Saari and presses him up against the cage.
Yuri blocks a body shot from Saari.
Yuri presses Saari against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yuri can't find room to land a body shot as Saari controls the action.
Yuri makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Saari can't break the clinch.
Yuri lands a body punch.
Yuri misses with a punch on the inside.
Saari misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Yuri as Saari tries to tie him up.
Yuri prevents a body shot from Saari.
Saari blocks a body shot from Yuri.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Saari lands a body shot.
Yuri can't find room to land a body shot as Saari controls the action.
Yuri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saari doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stryder Yuri dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aleksi Saari's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Yuri clinches.
Saari digs a right hand into Yuri's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yuri's gas tank.
Yuri has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC#
Saari escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jab from Saari.
Saari misses with a body shot.
Yuri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Yuri moves to clinch but Saari breaks away
enabling Saari to counter with a crisp jab.
Saari throws a body punch but Yuri moves out of range.
Yuri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saari.
Yuri tries to close the distance and clinch up but Saari swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yuri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saari sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Yuri has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Saari breaks from the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Yuri.
Saari lands the left hand.#CL2#
Yuri darts in and clinches Saari up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yuri creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Saari's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T1#
Yuri lands a hook that snaps the head of Saari backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yuri creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Saari is trying to force a seperation but Yuri has the dominant position.
Yuri works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Yuri lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Saari tries to throw a body punch but Yuri avoids it by throwing Saari back against the cage.
Saari wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Saari is trying to break the clinch but Yuri is controlling him.#BC2#
Yuri breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Yuri gets a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yuri creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Saari scores with a nice short uppercut.
Yuri misses with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Yuri.
Saari doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yuri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yuri lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Saari or not.
Yuri lands a right hand that snaps the head of Saari backwards.
Nice body punch from Yuri - that landed with a thud.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yuri lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Saari backwards. #T2#
Yuri working aggressively here.
Yuri wants to stall.
A hook to the body from Yuri.
Yuri gets through Saari's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Yuri pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aleksi Saari is winning the standup battle so far.
Yuri comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL2#
Yuri rushes Saari and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Yuri breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Saari tries to keep at a distance but Yuri has taken the fight into the clinch.
Yuri lands a left hand that snaps the head of Saari backwards.
Saari pushes Yuri back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC2#
Yuri pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yuri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saari.
Yuri on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Yuri tries to clinch but Saari is having none of it.
Yuri connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Yuri is looking to clinch but Saari is avoiding it. #T3#
Yuri tries to clinch up.
Saari swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from Saari does it's job there.
Yuri is looking to clinch but Saari is avoiding it.
Yuri scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Aleksi Saari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yuri fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Yuri moves into the clinch.
Saari working hard to break the clinch.
Saari stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Saari is trying to break the clinch but Yuri is controlling him.
Saari tries a body shot but Yuri blocks it.
Saari scores with a hook to the body.
Saari is trying to break the clinch but Yuri has him pressed against the cage.
Saari misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saari tries to work over Yuri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yuri blocks a body shot from Saari.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Saari creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saari.
Saari lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yuri blocks a body shot from Saari. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yuri.
Yuri throws a head punch that misses.
Saari blocks an uppercut.
Saari tries to circle away but Yuri has him pinned against the cage.
A body shot lands from Yuri.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yuri creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yuri.
Saari misses with a punch to the body.
Yuri scores with a hook to the body.
A body shot lands from Yuri.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yuri.
Yuri misses with a punch on the inside.
Yuri stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Yuri breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Yuri darts in and clinches Saari up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yuri lands an uppercut.
Yuri lands a body punch in the clinch.
Yuri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yuri keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Saari's efforts to push away.
Yuri misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stryder Yuri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aleksi Saari's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Yuri instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Yuri breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Saari throws a body shot but no joy.
Saari lunges at Yuri with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yuri's hand.
Saari throws a jab but it's blocked by Yuri.
Yuri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saari moves away.#CL2#
Saari tries to keep at a distance but Yuri has taken the fight into the clinch.
Good body shot from Yuri.
Saari misses with a punch to the body.
Yuri swings wildly with an uppercut but Saari uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saari wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saari blocking some punches.
Yuri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yuri lands a right hand that snaps the head of Saari backwards.
Yuri has a couple of punches blocked by Saari.
Saari tries a body shot but Yuri blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yuri creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yuri misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Saari misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yuri lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yuri keeps control of Saari as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Yuri goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Yuri breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Yuri closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short left from Yuri.
Saari working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yuri struggles to land a body shot inside as Saari controls his hands.
Saari blocks a body shot from Yuri.
Yuri scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yuri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Saari lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yuri backwards.
Yuri prevents a body shot from Saari.
Saari struggles to land a body shot inside as Yuri controls his hands.
Saari tries to work over Yuri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yuri works on Saari's body with a couple of short punches.
Yuri lands a hook that snaps the head of Saari backwards. #T2#
Saari misses with a punch to the body.
Saari blocks a body shot from Yuri.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yuri.
Yuri lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yuri makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Yuri - that landed with a thud.
A right handed body shot lands from Yuri. #BC2#
Yuri escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yuri looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Saari keeps the fight on the outside.
Saari misses with a hook.
Saari misses with a wild combination. #CL2#
Yuri darts in and clinches Saari up against the cage.
Yuri lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Saari backwards.
Yuri prevents a body shot from Saari. #T3#
Saari is trying to break free.
Yuri lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yuri works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Yuri lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Saari backwards.
Saari misses with a body punch.
Yuri keeps control of Saari as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Yuri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saari's elbow.
Nice body punch from Yuri.
Stryder Yuri is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A body shot lands from Yuri.
Yuri cracks Saari with a nice body shot.
Yuri prevents a body shot from Saari.
Saari looking to slow down the pace here.
Stryder Yuri seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Saari tries to break the clinch but Yuri is controlling the position.
Saari wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Saari breaks from the clinch. #T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Saari. Yuri does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Yuri moves into the clinch.
Saari wants to break free but Yuri has control.
A hook to the body from Yuri.
Saari goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saari struggles to land a body shot inside as Yuri controls his hands.
Yuri struggles to land a body shot inside as Saari controls his hands.
Saari wants to break the clinch but can't.
Yuri lands a hook to the side of the head.
Saari trying to stall but Yuri improves his position.
Yuri lands a right hand. #BC#
Saari breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aleksi Saari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saari keeps the fight on the outside.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stryder Yuri!
Stryder Yuri very nearly forgot to thank FUClothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
The defeated Aleksi Saari had this to say: 'Niin metsä vastaa, kuin sinne huudetaan.'.

Event: Bellicose 116
Date: Jul 01, 2022

#R1#
Nice cross by Saari.
Nice uppercut lands for Saari. That snapped Bainbridge's head back.
Bainbridge doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Saari misses with a wild body shot.
Bainbridge uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saari.
Bainbridge ducks under a wild hook from Saari.
Saari throws a body shot but no joy.
Saari misses with a hook. Bainbridge ducked under it nicely.
Saari jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Saari comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Saari darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bainbridge feints and then cracks Saari's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Saari down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bainbridge tries a head kick but it misses.
Saari scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bainbridge lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Saari lands an overhand right.
Saari scores with a jab to the head. #T1#
Saari uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bainbridge.
Saari with a jab.
Bainbridge takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bainbridge uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saari.
Saari blocks a jab.
Saari uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bainbridge.
A big right from Bainbridge misses.
Saari tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bainbridge was well out of range. Poor timing from Saari.
Saari throws a looping overhand right but Bainbridge ducks down to avoid it.
Bainbridge steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Saari just misses with a punch to the body.
Bainbridge throws out a counter right but Saari avoids it with no problem.
A combination from Saari does no damage.
Saari is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Saari lands a jab to Bainbridge's midsection.
Saari throws out a loose jab but Bainbridge uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Saari dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bainbridge slips a jab and a cross from Saari.
Bainbridge tries to clinch up.
Bainbridge tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Saari is able to avoid easily.
As Bainbridge looks to move away, Saari throws a big counter combo but Bainbridge just gets out of the way.
Bainbridge throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bainbridge takes a jab right on the kisser.
Saari lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bainbridge fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Aleksi Saari has been cut.
Saari paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Saari is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bainbridge.
Bainbridge takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Saari misses with a left hand
and Bainbridge counters with a series of strikes. Saari will be more careful next time no doubt.
Saari blocks a head kick by Bainbridge.
A shot to the body from Saari misses
and Bainbridge counters with a nice kick to the body.
Saari looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Saari misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bainbridge.
Saari throws an overhand right that lands on Bainbridge's shoulder, as Bainbridge tries to avoid the shot.
Bainbridge feints a counter leg kick.
Saari punishes Bainbridge's body with a nice straight punch.
Saari throws the left hand but Bainbridge avoids the punch easily.
Saari moves out of range of the body kick.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Bainbridge! Saari is out on his feet! Bainbridge rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Saari is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Saari is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bartholomew Bainbridge!
Bartholomew Bainbridge decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
The defeated Aleksi Saari had this to say: 'Niin metsä vastaa, kuin sinne huudetaan.'.

Event: Bellicose 106
Date: Jun 04, 2022

#R1#
Saari listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Saari lands a slapping body shot.
Saari looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Saari punishes Cullen's body with a nice straight punch.
Cullen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Saari circles away.
As Cullen tries to get set, Saari tries to push him back and clinch up but Cullen manages to avoid the attempt.
Saari scores with the left hand. Cullen knows he should have avoided that one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Saari.
Cullen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Saari lands a nice hook to Cullen's body. Cullen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Saari stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Saari wants it to stay on the feet.
Cullen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saari scores with a nice head shot.
Saari scores with a decent looking hook.
Saari lands a jab to the nose.
Cullen jabbing away but nothing is landing. #KD#
Saari feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Cullen sprawling to the canvas! Cullen rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Saari finish him?! #ROC#Cullen is rocked!
Cullen has a takedown stuffed.
Cullen is still on wobbly legs! Can Saari finish him?
Aleksi Saari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Cullen.
Saari goes for a small jab and connects. Now Saari goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Cullen stumbles back but Saari runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Cullen to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Cullen will ever be the same after a knockout like that.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Aleksi Saari!
Aleksi Saari thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Howard vs Sawamura
Date: Mar 06, 2022

#R1#
Nice straight punches there by Saari. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Saari.
Saari throws a combination that misses
and Zakuma counters with a nice uppercut.
Saari works over Zakuma's head and body with a nice combination.
Saari scores with a body shot.
Saari scores with a shot to the body.
Zakuma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zakuma steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saari.
Saari throws a hook but Zakuma avoids it easily.
Zakuma looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Saari throws a combination that misses
and Zakuma makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Aleksi Saari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zakuma throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saari avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saari throws out a counter right but Zakuma avoids it with no problem.
Saari throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zakuma sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zakuma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice shot by Saari.
Saari looks to land a right hand but Zakuma moved out of range.
Zakuma bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Saari's head backwards.
Saari scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Saari throws a one two combo. #T1#
Saari throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zakuma counters with a nice uppercut. #KD#
Zakuma drops Saari with a beautiful combination! Saari stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Zakuma is looking for the KO!#ROC#Saari is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Aleksi Saari has been cut.
Saari swings for the body but Zakuma moves out of range.
Saari is still on wobbly legs! Can Zakuma finish him?
Zakuma will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Saari seems to have recovered his senses.
Saari looks to throw the jab but Zakuma is out of range.
Zakuma swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A jab from Saari finds it's way through Zakuma's defenses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saari on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Saari misses with a wild combination.
Zakuma on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Saari throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from Zakuma on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Saari throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Zakuma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saari.
Zakuma looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zakuma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saari.
Zakuma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saari misses with a combination
and Zakuma counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Saari throws a combination that misses
and Zakuma counters with a stiff right hand.
Saari dodges the punch combination from Zakuma.
Saari fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zakuma was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A jab lands there for Saari.
Saari swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zakuma has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Saari throws a body shot but no joy.
Saari looks to score with a jab to the body but Zakuma is just out of range.
Saari throws a right and a left that Zakuma avoids nicely.
Zakuma is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T3##KD#
Zakuma feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Saari sprawling to the canvas! Saari rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Zakuma finish him?!
Saari throws a lazy right hand but Zakuma sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Saari misses with a lunging right hand #KD#
and Zakuma counters with a nice right hand that sends Saari toppling to the canvas! Saari scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Zakuma finish him?!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zakuma slips a jab and a cross from Saari.
Zakuma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saari.
A little feinted left hand from Zakuma on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Saari misses with a hook.
It looked like Zakuma was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Saari.
Saari swings widly with a right hand #KD#
and Zakuma counters with a crisp right hand that drops Saari! Zakuma lets Saari back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT#That has opened up Aleksi Saari's cut even more.
Saari looks to score with a jab to the body but Zakuma is just out of range.
Zakuma appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Saari misses with a body shot.
Zakuma misses with a straight left.
Zakuma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saari manages to avoid it.
Danga de danga de dang - Saari scores with a four punch combination!
Zakuma takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Saari misses with a lunging right hand #KD#
and Zakuma counters with a crisp right hand that drops Saari! Zakuma lets Saari back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Saari ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zakuma moves away.#T4#
Saari waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zakuma.
Zakuma was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A slow jab from Saari misses its intended target.
Zakuma is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Saari.
Saari with a nice cross.
A punch lands to the side of Zakuma 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Saari moves into range and connects with a jab.
Saari fails to land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Zakuma on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Saari throws a poor cross that misses
and Zakuma counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Saari thinking.
Saari looks winded!#KD#
Zakuma drops Saari with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Saari looks back up at him and smiles so Zakuma waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Saari misses with a hook
and Zakuma counters with a right hand to the body.
Zakuma rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saari moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zakuma lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Saari falls backwards - clearly groggy! Zakuma dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sikreth Zakuma!
Our winner, Sikreth Zakuma, 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.
Aleksi Saari spoke after the fight, saying 'Niin metsä vastaa, kuin sinne huudetaan.'.

Event: Bellicose- Reyes vs McCoy
Date: Jan 16, 2022

#R1#
Saari dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hoxha misses with a hook.
Saari scores with a jab. Hoxha acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hoxha dips to his left and cracks Saari with an uppercut!
Saari ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoxha moves away.
Saari missing with a left hand there. Hoxha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hoxha shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Saari eats them both and turns towards Hoxha to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Saari avoids the head kick by Hoxha.
Hoxha slips a straight right by Saari.
Saari scores with a jab.
Saari throws out a powerful jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saari looks to land a right hand but Hoxha moved out of range.
Aleksi Saari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saari misses with a combination
and Hoxha counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hoxha throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hoxha throws a head kick that misses.
Saari avoids the head kick by Hoxha.
Hoxha takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A jab from Saari finds it's way through Hoxha's defenses.
Hoxha takes a swing at Saari's ribcage but misses.
Saari scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hoxha changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Saari tries to avoid it but Hoxha manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Saari to the ground. Saari escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T1#
Saari takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Saari misses with a two punch combination.
Saari avoids the head kick by Hoxha.
Hoxha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saari connects with the punch.
Saari throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Saari with a nice cross.
Saari closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A slow jab from Saari misses its intended target.
Hoxha throws a leg kick but Saari moved away.
Sloppy strikes from Saari. Those never looked like landing.
Saari dips to his left and cracks Hoxha with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoxha waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saari.
Hoxha throws a wild body kick that Saari sees coming a mile off.
Some wild striking there from Saari.
Hoxha lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hoxha looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T2#
Hoxha slips a jab and a cross from Saari.
Saari tries to bum rush Hoxha with a series of wild strikes but Hoxha uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hoxha ducks under a wild hook from Saari.
It looks like Saari has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Hoxha scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CUT2#It looks like Aleksi Saari has been cut.
Saari misses with a hook. Hoxha ducked under it nicely.
Hoxha waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saari.
Saari with a hook.
Hoxha tries to clinch up.
Hoxha looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hoxha takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Saari looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hoxha misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saari works over Hoxha's head and body with a nice combination.
Saari throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hoxha.
Hoxha ducks under a wild hook from Saari.
Saari catches Hoxha with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A jab lands there for Saari.
Saari rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hoxha moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Saari misses with a two punch combination. #T3#
Hoxha lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Saari blocks a head kick by Hoxha.
Saari misses with a few strikes there.
Saari's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Saari duly obliges.
Hoxha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saari lands a nice shot to the body.
Hoxha throws a body punch but Saari moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Saari misses its target.
Hoxha tries a head kick but it misses.
Saari swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Saari throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hoxha throws a head kick but Saari moves out of range.
Hoxha throws a series of punches but Saari moves out of range.
Aleksi Saari is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saari throws a right hand that Hoxha ducks under and follows up with a left that Hoxha also avoids with ease.
A combination from Saari does no damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoxha connects with a high kick.
Hoxha has a takedown stuffed.
A cross from Saari lands.
Hoxha connects with a good right hand that stumbles Saari. Saari circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T4#
Saari clobbers Hoxha with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Saari rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hoxha moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hoxha misses with a head kick.
Hoxha takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hoxha throws a head kick that misses.
Saari is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Saari avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hoxha lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Saari lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A head kick misses from Hoxha.
Hoxha walks into a straight right hand from Saari.
Saari tries to bum rush Hoxha with a series of wild strikes but Hoxha uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hoxha is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Some wild striking there from Saari.
Saari just misses with a punch to the body.
Hoxha misses with a head kick.
Saari lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksi Saari dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aleksi Saari's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Saari throws a combination that misses
and Hoxha counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Saari misses with a straight right.
Hoxha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slow jab from Saari misses its intended target.
Saari lands a nice hook to Hoxha's body. Hoxha takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hoxha on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hoxha stalks Saari and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Saari's face. Saari staggers backwards, shaken.
Hoxha throws an overhand right that lands on Saari's shoulder, as Saari tries to avoid the shot.
Saari avoids the head kick by Hoxha.
Hoxha connects with a body shot.
Aleksi Saari is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick misses from Hoxha.
Saari misses with a series of wild punches.
Saari is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hoxha can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saari misses with a series of wild punches.
Good work by Saari as he checks the leg kick.
Saari throws a shot to the body.
Hoxha takes one to the chin there.
Saari on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hoxha. Hoxha obviously looking to wear him down. #T1#
Hoxha tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Saari will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hoxha shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hoxha takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Saari waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hoxha.
Hoxha drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Saari defends it well.
No joy there for Saari, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Saari takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Saari jabs Hoxha right on the nose. Hoxha blinks but takes it well.
Hoxha misses with the combination.
Saari misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Saari throws a series of strikes that have Hoxha backpedaling.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from Hoxha.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hoxha is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Saari rather than just go for the knockout.
Hoxha throws a head kick that half lands. #T2#
Saari misses with a body shot
and Hoxha counters with an outside leg kick.
Hoxha throws a sloppy head kick and Saari moves out of range easily.
Saari throwing a counter right hand but Hoxha manages to avoid it.
Saari misses with a double jab.
Hoxha wants to slow Saari down by chopping away at his legs.
Saari looks to land a combination but Hoxha avoids it well.
A combination from Saari does no damage.
Aleksi Saari is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saari will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hoxha misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hoxha tries to clinch up but Saari circles away and keeps his distance.
Hoxha swinging wildly here.
Hoxha uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saari.
Saari lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Saari misses with a straight right.
Nice uppercut there from Saari.
Saari scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hoxha doesn't seem bothered though.
Saari misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hoxha is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T3#
Hoxha is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hoxha takes a swing at Saari's ribcage but misses.
Saari fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoxha manages to avoid it.
Hoxha throws a head kick that misses.
A left lands for Saari.
Saari getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hoxha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saari. Hoxha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saari sets himself, and Hoxha steps forward looking for the clinch! Saari avoids it this time.
Saari swinging wildly here.
Saari misses with a combination
and Hoxha counters with a big head kick but Saari shrugs it off.
Hoxha throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Saari fails to land with a series of punches.
Saari takes a swing at Hoxha's ribcage but misses.
Some wild striking there from Hoxha. #T4#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hoxha is defended easily by Saari.
No joy there for Saari, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Hoxha.
Saari's corner calls for a 1-2. Saari obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Saari throws a jab when Hoxha was well out of range.
Hoxha throws a body punch but Saari moves out of range.
Saari rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hoxha moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hoxha steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Saari.
Hoxha throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Saari's head.
Hoxha throws a right and a left that both miss.
Saari misses with a straight left.
Hoxha throws a leg kick but Saari sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hoxha has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saari misses with an uppercut.
Saari wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Saari misses with the combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksi Saari dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aleksi Saari's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Saari darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hoxha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saari throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hoxha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Saari. Those never looked like landing.
Hoxha lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hoxha throws a nice head kick!
Saari scores with a jab to the body.
Hoxha blocks a jab.
Saari takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Saari throws a body punch but Hoxha moves out of range.
Saari misses with a series of wild punches.
Saari throws a hook but Hoxha blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoxha throws a head kick that misses.
Saari stalks Hoxha and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hoxha's face. Hoxha staggers backwards, shaken.
Saari throws a nice looking combination but Hoxha bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Hoxha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saari blocks a head kick by Hoxha.
Saari tries to bum rush Hoxha with a series of wild strikes but Hoxha uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hoxha shoots in for a double leg but Saari sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Saari lands a lovely overhand right.
Saari looks to land a left hand but Hoxha moved out of range nicely.
Hoxha shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hoxha avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hoxha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saari.
Despite the aggression on Hoxha's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hoxha slips a jab from Saari.
Hoxha looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Aleksi Saari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adriel Hoxha.
Saari connects with a jab.
Saari works over Hoxha's head and body with a nice combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Saari! #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoxha throws a head kick that misses.
Saari seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Saari connects with a body shot.
Saari connects with a jab.
Saari dips to his left and cracks Hoxha with an uppercut!
A swing and a miss from Saari.
Saari throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hoxha sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hoxha misses with a head kick.
Saari scores with a three punch combo!
Saari lands with a hook. Hoxha tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Saari avoids the head kick by Hoxha.
Hoxha throws a right and a left that Saari avoids nicely.
Hoxha tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Saari was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hoxha.
Hoxha wants to slow Saari down by chopping away at his legs.
Hoxha takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hoxha scores with a kick to the midsection.
Saari catches Hoxha with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hoxha goes for a double leg but Saari avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Saari continues to drive forward.#T3#
Hoxha walks into a straight right hand from Saari.
Saari shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hoxha eats them both and turns towards Saari to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Saari connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Saari misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saari. Hoxha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hoxha tries to counter with a clinch but Saari shakes him off and moves away.
Saari misses with a two punch combination.
Saari works over Hoxha's head and body with a nice combination.
Hoxha fails to land with a series of punches.
Saari shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hoxha eats them both and turns towards Saari to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoxha throws a head kick that misses.
Hoxha dodges the punch combination from Saari.
Saari connects with a nice looking jab.
Hoxha tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab lands there for Saari.
Hoxha throws a head kick that misses.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Hoxha might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Saari has got the better of the exchanges.#T4#
Saari leaves Hoxha with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Saari tests Hoxha's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Saari misses with a two punch combination.
Saari lands with a cross.
Saari misses with the combination.
Adriel Hoxha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hoxha is trying desperately to land a takedown but Saari is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Hoxha.
Hoxha blocks a jab.
Saari thuds his right hand into Hoxha's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Saari circles away from the clinch attempt.
Saari misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hoxha throws a head kick that half lands.
Saari throws a series of strikes that have Hoxha backpedaling.
Saari scores with a nice head shot.
Aleksi Saari is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Saari rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hoxha moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aleksi Saari showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Saari 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksi Saari!
A relieved looking Aleksi Saari 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: Bellicose - Daverio vs Girith
Date: Dec 03, 2021

#R1#
Thibodeaux Jr. fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Saari looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Saari lands with a straight right. Thibodeaux Jr. didn't see that one coming.
Thibodeaux Jr. is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Thibodeaux Jr. tries to clinch up but Saari circles away and keeps his distance.
Thibodeaux Jr. swings for the body but Saari moves out of range.
Thibodeaux Jr. slips a straight right by Saari.
Saari misses with the combination.
It seemed like Thibodeaux Jr. was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thibodeaux Jr. ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux Jr. takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Saari throws a looping overhand right but Thibodeaux Jr. ducks down to avoid it.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a nice outside leg kick.
Saari looks to land a combination but Thibodeaux Jr. avoids it well.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Saari swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thibodeaux Jr. looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Thibodeaux Jr. wants to clinch up but Saari keeps it at a distance.
Saari is looking for a counter combo.
Saari uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Thibodeaux Jr..
Thibodeaux Jr. 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.
Saari looks to land a left hand but Thibodeaux Jr. moved out of range nicely.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a sloppy head kick and Saari moves out of range easily.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thibodeaux Jr.. That's going to slow Saari down. #T1#
Saari lands a jab.
Thibodeaux Jr. takes a swing at Saari's ribcage but misses.
Thibodeaux Jr. uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saari.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws out a leg kick but Saari moves out of range and Thibodeaux Jr. only half commits.
Saari misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thibodeaux Jr..
Thibodeaux Jr. scores with a nice strike.#CUT2#It looks like Aleksi Saari has been cut.
Saari misses with a wild combination.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands a nice looking body shot.
Saari has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Beasties in the buildup to the fight.
Saari stalks Thibodeaux Jr. and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Thibodeaux Jr.'s face. Thibodeaux Jr. staggers backwards, shaken.
Saari darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Saari misses the shot to the body.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a jab when Saari was well out of range.
Thibodeaux Jr. tests Saari's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thibodeaux Jr. ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saari moves away.
Saari looks to land a combination but Thibodeaux Jr. avoids it well.
Saari waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thibodeaux Jr..
A bone on bone clash there as Saari blocks the leg kick.
Saari slips a straight right by Thibodeaux Jr..
Thibodeaux Jr. scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Saari doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
Thibodeaux Jr. avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thibodeaux Jr. cracks Saari with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Thibodeaux Jr. pushes Saari away with a front kick.
Saari is breathing heavily.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a body punch but Saari moves out of range.
Saari throws out a loose jab but Thibodeaux Jr. uses good head movement to avoid it.
No joy there for Saari, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Saari throws a right and a left that Thibodeaux Jr. avoids nicely.
Thibodeaux Jr. swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thibodeaux Jr. thuds his right hand into Saari's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Thibodeaux Jr. is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Saari rather than just go for the knockout.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Thibodeaux Jr. - that will leave a mark!
Thibodeaux Jr. ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Saari's jaw. Saari's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Thibodeaux Jr. does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dakota Thibodeaux Jr.!
Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, © Trap House, into his post fight interview.
Aleksi Saari was interviewed post fight and said 'Niin metsä vastaa, kuin sinne huudetaan.'.

Event: Bellicose - Daverio vs Dell
Date: Oct 23, 2021

#R1#
Parker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Saari's waist but Saari gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Parker off to one side.
Saari misses with a double jab.
Saari stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Some wild striking there from Saari.
Saari lands a jab to the head.
Parker's coach down at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Parker's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Saari pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Parker back to the cage. Saari follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Saari throws a nice looking combination but Parker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Parker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Saari fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Saari misses with a two punch combination.
Parker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Saari as he avoids it easily.
As Parker looks to move away, Saari throws a big counter combo but Parker just gets out of the way.
Aleksi Saari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alonnus Parker.
Saari lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saari lands a nice hook to Parker's body. Parker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Aleksi Saari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saari lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Saari fails to land with a series of punches.
Saari rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Parker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Parker shoots in and drives through. Saari sprawls well.
Saari misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Parker fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Saari avoids it really well and circles away.
Saari connects with a jab.
Parker is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Saari.
Saari lands with an uppercut that bounces Parker off the cage and back into range.
Saari throws a right and a left that Parker avoids nicely.
Saari's corner calls for a 1-2. Saari obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Saari throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Saari throws a series of punches but Parker moves out of range.
And Parker tries to counter it with a takedown but Saari pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Saari throws a right hand that Parker ducks under and follows up with a left that Parker also avoids with ease.
Parker tries for a takedown but Saari sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Parker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Parker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saari comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Saari jabs at Parker's body.
Parker has a takedown stuffed.#T2#
Saari lands with a shot to the body.
Saari closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Parker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Parker slips a jab and a cross from Saari.
Saari displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Parker.
Saari swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Parker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Saari.
Parker drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Saari defends it well.
Saari swinging wildly here.
Saari misses with a two punch combination.
Parker shoots in for a takedown but Saari shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A left lands for Saari.
Saari fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've been told by Saari's head coaches at Beasties that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD2#
Parker looking to score a takedown here. Saari is defending well but Parker drives through and ends up in Saari's guard.#T3#
Saari is trying to control the position but Parker postures up.
Parker lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Saari knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Parker on the ground.
Parker wants to control from the top but Saari keeps moving.
Parker is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Parker preventing the sweep.
Parker makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Parker scoring with some ground and pound.
Parker content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Parker landing some decent shots from guard.
Parker distracts Saari with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Saari 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.
Parker cracks Saari with a solid left hand.
Saari has momentary wrist control but Parker slips an elbow through the middle.
Parker passes into half guard.
Ground and pound from Parker. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Saari has hold of Parker's hands but Parker slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Saari is trying to get back to full guard.
Parker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Parker is nestled in close to Saari, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Saari is looking for a sweep. Parker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Parker is taking a breather. Saari says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Parker lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Saari gets full guard.
Saari has momentary wrist control but Parker slips an elbow through the middle.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Parker works over Saari with some ground and pound from guard.
Saari looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Parker with a nice head shot there.
Parker lands a couple of digs.
Parker preventing the sweep.
Saari looking to control.
Saari has momentary wrist control but Parker slips an elbow through the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksi Saari dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Saari lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Saari displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Saari swats away the attempt to clinch by Parker.
Parker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Parker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Saari as he jumps to the side.
Saari throws a combination. Parker tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Saari fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Saari keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Parker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Saari but Saari pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Aleksi Saari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alonnus Parker.
Parker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Saari pinned against the cage. Saari gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Aleksi Saari is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Parker. #T1#
Parker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Parker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Saari pinned against the cage. Saari gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Saari lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Saari.
Parker dodges the punch combination from Saari.
Saari throws a nice looking combination but Parker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Saari keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Saari throws a nice looking combination but Parker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Saari leaves Parker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Parker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Saari pinned against the cage. Saari gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
As Parker looks to move away, Saari throws a big counter combo but Parker just gets out of the way.#T2#
Saari pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Parker back to the cage. Saari follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Saari is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Parker can do to turn this around?
Parker avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Saari lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Parker is looking to clinch.
Saari fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Saari throws a series of punches but Parker moves out of range.
Parker tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Parker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Saari scores with a sloppy right hand. Parker should have avoided that one.
Aleksi Saari is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice cross by Saari.
Saari closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Saari looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Saari swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Parker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Saari. #T3#
Saari displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Parker.
Saari keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A combination from Saari does no damage.
Saari cracks Parker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Saari scores with a jab to the body.
Saari tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Parker was well out of range. Poor timing from Saari.
Aleksi Saari is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saari fails to land with a series of punches.
Saari lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Parker circles away quickly and effectively.
Parker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Saari lunges at Parker with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Parker's hand.
Parker takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Parker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Parker fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Saari avoids it really well and circles away.#T4#
Saari moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Saari!
Parker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Saari pinned against the cage. Saari gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Parker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Parker feints the counter takedown.
Saari throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Saari misses with the combination.
Parker is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Saari stuffs the takedown.
Saari tries to bum rush Parker with a series of wild strikes but Parker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Parker fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Saari avoids it really well and circles away.
Saari fails to land with a series of punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksi Saari dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A punch combination from Saari misses.
Parker feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Parker bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Parker lands a nice forearm strike.
Parker scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Saari to see if he's OK.
Parker trying to control the action but Saari is working from the bottom.
Alonnus Parker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Check out the look on Parker's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Parker cracks Saari with a big elbow.
Saari tries to improve position but can't.
Parker scores with punches from side control.
Parker grinds an elbow into Saari's temple.
Saari is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saari wants to get back to his feet but Parker drags him back down.
Parker is working Saari over with some ground and pound from side control.
Saari is working to avoid the ground and pound but Parker connects with a decent elbow. #T1#
Saari tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Parker wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Saari takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Saari takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #ROC2#Saari is rocked!
You can see the frustration on Saari's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Saari is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Oh Saari is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Saari is looking to regain half guard here but Parker keeps moving and retains side control.
Saari seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Parker is looking to take a break and control but Saari is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Saari is looking for a sweep.
Parker working the body and head with strikes.
Saari tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Parker working the head and body with strikes.
Parker looks up at the clock and then as Saari takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Parker smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Saari takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Saari wants to get back to his feet but Parker drags him back down.
Saari is trying to improve his position.
Parker in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Parker scores with a couple of short elbows.
Saari takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Parker working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Parker working the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saari is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saari is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Parker in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Saari looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Parker turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alonnus Parker!
During a confident post fight interview, Alonnus Parker thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Aleksi Saari stepped up to the mic, saying 'Niin metsä vastaa, kuin sinne huudetaan.'.

Event: NYCL Fight Night (3)
Date: Sep 16, 2021

#R1#
Hampton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Saari seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Saari will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Saari throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hampton shoots in for a double leg but Saari sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Saari lands a nice hook to Hampton's body. Hampton takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hampton fails with the takedown
and Saari counters with a one-two to the body.
Aleksi Saari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DeVon Hampton.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Saari!
Hampton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Saari avoids it really well and circles away.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hampton is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T1#
Saari swinging wildly here.
We've been told by Saari's head coaches at Beasties that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Aleksi Saari is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saari throws a series of punches but Hampton moves out of range.
Hampton shoots in for a double leg but Saari sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hampton fails with the takedown
and Saari counters with a nice uppercut.
Hampton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Saari sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hampton somewhat.
Saari swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hampton shoots in but Saari avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hampton misses with a takedown attempt - Saari sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T2#
Hampton shoots in looking for a takedown but Saari manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hampton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Saari is looking to counter punch.
Hampton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Saari connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
DeVon Hampton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hampton drops his hands momentarily and Saari takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hampton with a lazy takedown attempt
and Saari counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Saari defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hampton.
Hampton misses with a takedown
and Saari 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.
Saari throws a nice looking combination but Hampton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Saari defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hampton.
A counter left hand to the body from Saari misses its target.
Saari stuffs the takedown.
Saari lands a head shot.#T3#
Saari scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hampton takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hampton tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Saari defends well and Hampton ends up having to push Saari into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Saari lands a two punch combo.
Hampton doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hampton has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Saari finds it's way round the side to connect with Hampton's head.
Hampton shoots in and drives through. Saari sprawls well.
Saari lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #ROC#Hampton is rocked!
Saari with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hampton is still on wobbly legs! Can Saari finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saari drops Hampton with a straight right hand, right on the button! Saari follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aleksi Saari!
As Aleksi Saari got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Rohkea rokan syö.'.

Event: BMF 6- Cashin' Checks
Date: Aug 08, 2021

#R1#
Vrana throws a head kick that misses.
Saari lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Vrana's coach down at Brloh was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Vrana's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Vrana misses with a body kick.
Vrana throws a nice looking combination but Saari bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Saari cracks Vrana with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Vrana takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Saari looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vrana misses with a body kick.
Saari lands a two punch combo.
Vrana throws a push kick but Saari slaps the foot to one side.
Sloppy strikes from Vrana. Those never looked like landing.
No joy there for Saari, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
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!
Saari blocks a head kick by Vrana.
Saari blocks the body kick.
Vrana tries a head kick but it misses.
Saari misses with a double jab.
Vrana ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saari moves away.
Vrana showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Saari.
Vrana looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Saari swings for the body but Vrana moves out of range. #T1#
Some wild striking there from Vrana.
Saari appears to be looking for a big counter.
Vrana lands a high kick!
A combination from Saari does no damage.
A head kick misses from Vrana.
Saari lands the left hand.
Alois Vrana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saari throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vrana throws a head kick that misses.
Saari connects with a jab.
Saari throws a right and a left that both miss.
Saari tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vrana was well out of range. Poor timing from Saari.
Saari throws a series of punches but Vrana moves out of range.
Vrana lands a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vrana misses with a body kick.
Vrana misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Saari lands with a right hand. #ROC#Vrana is rocked!
Saari lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Vrana is looking to close the distance but Saari sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Vrana crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Vrana is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Aleksi Saari!
An intense looking Aleksi Saari took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Rohkea rokan syö.'.

Event: BMF 4- Legalized Bank Robbery
Date: Jul 18, 2021

#R1#
Petrov swings for the body but Saari moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Petrov.
Saari is looking for a counter combo.
A jab from Saari finds it's way through Petrov's defenses.
Petrov wants to clinch up but Saari keeps it at a distance.
Saari's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Saari duly obliges.
Saari misses with the combination.
Petrov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saari sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Petrov connects with a jab.
Saari scores with a jab to the body.
Saari throws a looping overhand right but Petrov ducks down to avoid it.
Petrov dodges the punch combination from Saari.
Aleksi Saari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saari throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petrov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Petrov lands with a hook. Saari tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Saari scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Saari swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Saari fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T1#
Petrov misses with a hook. Saari ducked under it nicely.
Saari lands a lovely overhand right.
Petrov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Saari paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Saari throws a right and a left that Petrov avoids nicely.
Petrov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A combination from Petrov does no damage.
Saari throws a big shot that misses.
Petrov misses with a body shot.
Saari throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Petrov counters with a low kick, right behind Saari 's knee.
A jab lands there for Saari.
Saari scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Saari will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Petrov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Saari paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Petrov lunges at Saari with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Saari's hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saari keeps the fight on the outside.
Petrov wants to clinch up but Saari keeps it at a distance.
Saari is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
A jab lands there for Petrov.
Saari connects with a body shot that sends Petrov's belly button to the back.#T2#
Petrov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT2#It looks like Aleksi Saari has been cut.
Petrov moves in looking to clinch but Saari pushes him off.
Saari cracks Petrov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Petrov throws a leg kick but Saari moved away.
Saari throws a right and a left that both miss.
Petrov drops his hands momentarily and Saari takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Petrov wants to clinch.
Petrov throws a good cross that connects.
Saari misses with a few strikes there.
Saari stuns Petrov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Petrov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Saari will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Saari swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Petrov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Saari paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3#
Petrov connects with a leg kick.
Petrov avoids the body shot from Saari.
Petrov throws a right hand that Saari ducks under and follows up with a left that Saari also avoids with ease.
Petrov misses with a wild combination.
Saari throwing a counter right hand but Petrov manages to avoid it.
Saari misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Saari misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd cheers as Saari lands an impressive looking overhand right. Petrov doesn't seem phased though.
Saari lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Saari misses with a jab, cross combination.
Petrov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petrov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Saari stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Petrov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Saari circles away quickly and effectively.
Saari was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Saari on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrov tries to clinch but Saari moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Petrov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Saari gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Petrov.
Petrov lands with a kick to the temple. Saari shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Saari throws a right hand that Petrov ducks under and follows up with a left that Petrov also avoids with ease.
Petrov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Petrov works the jab nicely.
No joy there for Saari, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Petrov tries to clinch but Saari moves out of range.
Saari swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Saari throws a right and a left that both miss.
Petrov throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saari sizes up Petrov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Saari misses with a wild combination.
Petrov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Saari throws the left hand but Petrov avoids the punch easily.
Nice body punch from Petrov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksi Saari dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aleksi Saari's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A bone on bone clash there as Saari blocks the leg kick.
Saari was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good standup being displayed there by Saari as he connects with a hook.
Saari throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Petrov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Petrov! But no joy.
Saari works Petrov's body with a nice hook.
Saari fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Petrov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Saari swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Petrov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Petrov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Aleksi Saari is winning the standup battle so far.
A cross from Petrov lands.
Saari shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Petrov throws a shot to the body.
Petrov moves out of range of the strikes.
Saari is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Petrov can do to turn this around?
A left lands for Petrov.
Petrov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Saari manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petrov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Saari throws a big counter combination but Petrov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Saari looks to land a left hand but Petrov moved out of range nicely.
Saari connects with a body shot that sends Petrov's belly button to the back.
Saari will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Petrov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Saari back to the cage. Petrov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Saari throws a right and a left that Petrov avoids nicely.
Petrov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saari.
Saari throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Saari just misses with a punch to the body.
Saari throws a series of punches but Petrov moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Petrov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Saari avoids the body shot from Petrov.
Saari takes one on the button.
Petrov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Saari's head backwards.
Saari misses with a few strikes there.
Saari staying out of range there.
Saari appears to be looking for a big counter.
Saari misses with an uppercut. Petrov saw that one coming.
Saari tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Saari.
Saari scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Petrov misses.
Aleksi Saari is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saari swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Saari takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Petrov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Saari takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Saari has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Saari throws an ugly left hook that misses
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Petrov counters with a right hand to the body.
Saari pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice straight punches there by Saari. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Saari.
Petrov misses the jab.
Saari with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Petrov to score with a decent uppercut.
Saari swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Saari.
Saari swinging wildly here.
It seemed like Petrov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Saari throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Saari has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Saari there as he acknowledges the shot.
Saari swinging wildly here.
Petrov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Petrov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T3#
Saari misses with a two punch combination.
Saari looks to land a combination. Petrov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Petrov slips a jab from Saari.
Petrov tries to clinch but Saari is having none of it.
Petrov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Saari displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petrov throws out the jab.
Petrov connects with a right hand. Saari shakes it off.
Petrov scores with a jab.#ROC2#Saari is rocked!
Saari throws a nice looking combination but Petrov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Petrov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Saari with a body shot.
Oh Saari is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Saari throws a right hand that Petrov ducks under and follows up with a left that Petrov also avoids with ease.
Saari seems to have got his legs back now.
No joy there for Saari, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Saari keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petrov.
Saari throws a big counter combination but Petrov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Saari throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Petrov.
A punch combination from Saari misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrov. Saari does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Petrov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saari.
Some wild striking there from Petrov.
Petrov throws a body shot but no joy.
Saari looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Saari is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Petrov.
Saari takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Saari avoids the head kick by Petrov.
Saari fails to land with a series of punches.
Petrov scores with a hook to the body. Saari takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Petrov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Saari comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Saari throws a right and a left that Petrov avoids nicely.
Saari blocks a head kick by Petrov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little feinted left hand from Saari on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Petrov wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alexander Petrov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Aleksi Saari's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Saari rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Petrov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Saari takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Saari lands a lovely overhand right.
Saari drops his hands momentarily and Petrov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saari moves away.
Petrov lands a jab to the head.
Petrov dodges the punch combination from Saari.
Saari lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Petrov circles away quickly and effectively.
Petrov misses with a head kick.
Saari appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Petrov throws out a loose jab but Saari uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petrov slips under a jab.
Petrov is looking for the big counter here.
Petrov dodges the punch combination from Saari.
Saari throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Saari throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Petrov tries a low kick but Saari avoids it.#T1#
Saari lands an overhand right.
Saari swinging wildly here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Saari throws a body punch but Petrov moves out of range.
Saari throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Petrov misses the shot to the body.
Saari defending well as Petrov loads up on a big left hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Petrov.
Petrov throws a jab when Saari was well out of range.
Saari takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Petrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Saari is just out of range.
Saari keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saari throws a left and a right that both miss
and Petrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Saari misses with a lunging right hand
and Petrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Saari misses with the combination.
Saari uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petrov. #T2#
Petrov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
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!
Petrov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saari sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Petrov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Saari cracks Petrov with an open hand slap.
Saari swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Saari throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Saari keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Saari rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Petrov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Petrov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Petrov misses the target.
Saari went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Petrov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Saari.
Some wild striking there from Saari.
Petrov throws a nice looking combination but Saari bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Petrov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Saari missing with a left hand there. Petrov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Saari takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Saari lands a body shot. #T3#
Petrov swinging wildly here.
Petrov defending well as Saari loads up on a big left hand.
Petrov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Petrov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice uppercut lands for Petrov. That snapped Saari's head back.
Saari throws a right and a left that both miss.
No joy there for Saari, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Saari misses with a few strikes there.
Petrov slips a jab and a cross from Saari.
Petrov lands a glancing blow to the side of Saari's head.
Petrov throws a solid leg kick but Saari takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Petrov.
Petrov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Petrov tries to clinch up but Saari circles away and keeps his distance.
Saari moves out of range of the strikes.
Petrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Petrov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saari.
A left and a right from Saari both land. Nice combination. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Saari throws a series of punches but Petrov avoids them all with ease.
Saari looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Saari slips under a jab from Petrov.
Petrov scores with a punch to the head.
Saari drops his hands momentarily and Petrov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Saari throws a one two combo.
Petrov tries to clinch up.
Petrov tries to clinch up but Saari circles away and keeps his distance.
Petrov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Petrov lands with a kick to the ribs.
Petrov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Saari checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice cross by Petrov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saari throws a one two combo.
Saari throws a right hand that misses
and Petrov counters with an inside leg kick.
Saari dodges the punch combination from Petrov.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alexander Petrov.
I think Petrov 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: BMF 2 - ChaChing!
Date: Jul 03, 2021

#R1#
Saari ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Saari.
Saari scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mill takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT#It looks like Dwayne Mill has been cut.
Saari lands a jab to Mill's midsection.#KD#
Saari drops Mill with a beautiful combination! Mill stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Saari is looking for the KO!#ROC#Mill is rocked!
We've been told by Saari's head coaches at Beasties that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saari lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Mill falls backwards - clearly groggy! Saari dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aleksi Saari!
In his post fight interview, Aleksi Saari gave a big smile as he said 'Rohkea rokan syö.'.

Event: QFC Tournament 1049 Round 1
Date: May 14, 2021

#R1#
No joy there for Saari, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lee shoots in for a double leg but Saari sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Saari!
No joy there for Saari, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #TD#
Lee shoots in and bounces Saari off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Saari looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lee is one step ahead there.
Lee trying to control but Saari is working from the bottom.
Saari is trying to control the position but Lee postures up.
Lee stops Saari from standing up.
Lee stands and throws Saari's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Lee works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Lee just content to control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Lee tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lee has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1#
Saari is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saari is trying to control Lee's posture but Lee avoids it.
Saari takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Lee cracks Saari with a big elbow.
You can see the frustration on Saari's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lee cracks Saari with a big right hand but Saari just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Lee is chipping away with strikes.
Saari tries to bench press Lee off him but Lee keeps the position.
Lee landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Lee scoring with punches and elbows.
Lee lands a nice forearm strike. #ROC#Saari is rocked!
Saari tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lee wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Saari stops Lee from passing to mount.
Lee in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T2#
Saari is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Lee wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Saari, who protects the arm well.
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!
Lee scores with a couple of short elbows.
Saari is still in real trouble! Can Lee finish him?
Saari is letting Lee control him for a moment.
Saari seems to have recovered his senses.
Lee works to advance to full mount. Saari defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Lee unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Saari wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Lee celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Willy Lee!
The defeated Aleksi Saari had this to say: 'Niin metsä vastaa, kuin sinne huudetaan.'.

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