Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Openweight MMA 10: The Finale
Date: Apr 11, 2020

#R1#
Giovanni ducks under a wild hook from Lehma.
Lehma connects with the punch.
Giovanni pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Giovanni could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Lehma stuffs the takedown attempt from Giovanni. Giovanni gets slowly back to his feet.
Good exchange - Lehma coming out on top.
Lehma lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kapy Lehma!

Event: Openweight MMA 10: The Finale
Date: Apr 11, 2020

#R1#
Wall fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Yaakov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Wall counters with a lovely straight right hand!#KD#
Wall lands a big right hand that sends Yaakov crashing to the mat! Wall stays standing though and waves Yaakov back to his feet!#ROC#
Yaakov is rocked!
Wall scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yaakov doesn't seem bothered though.
Yaakov is still on wobbly legs! Can Wall finish him?
Yaakov looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wall lands an uppercut, right on the button! Yaakov tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kingston Wall!

Event: Openweight MMA 10: The Finale
Date: Apr 11, 2020

#R1#
Brendan swinging wildly here.
Brendan misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Subramaniam counters by moving into the clinch. #TD2#
Subramaniam pulls guard.
Brendan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Subramaniam is keeping the position for now.
Brendan trying to control but Subramaniam is working from the bottom.
Subramaniam is looking to stand up but Brendan isn't so interested in that idea.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Subramaniam can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Subramaniam keeping moving, preventing Brendan from controlling successfully.
Subramaniam is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1#
Subramaniam wants to stand up but Brendan is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Subramaniam wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Subramaniam looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brendan tries for a takedown but Subramaniam sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Brendan throws a leg kick but Subramaniam sees it coming and checks it nicely. #CL2#
Subramaniam takes the fight into the clinch.
Brendan fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mohamed Brendan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brendan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Subramaniam walks away with a smile on his face. Brendan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Subramaniam clinches. #T2##TD#
Brendan pulls guard successfully.
Subramaniam wanted to stand there but Brendan had control of the position.
Brendan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Subramaniam wants to control from the top but Brendan keeps moving.
Subramaniam might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Brendan haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Subramaniam lands a couple of elbows.#T3#
Subramaniam is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Subramaniam is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Subramaniam controls from within his opponent's guard.
Brendan 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.
Brendan keeping moving, preventing Subramaniam from controlling successfully.
Brendan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Brendan is looking for a triangle but Subramaniam pushes his legs off easily. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Subramaniam has closed the distance and engaged Brendan in a clinch. #TD2#
Subramaniam pulls guard effortlessly.
Subramaniam looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Brendan puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Subramaniam wants to control but Brendan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Brendan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Subramaniam has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brendan is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brendan trying to control the action but Subramaniam is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zeru Subramaniam dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Brendan.
No luck for Brendan with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Brendan throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Subramaniam was covering up waiting for the punch and Brendan finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Brendan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Subramaniam swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brendan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Subramaniam is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Brendan is controlling him.
Brendan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Subramaniam looking for a guillotine here but Brendan defends easily.
Subramaniam managing to control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Brendan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Subramaniam looking to control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Brendan fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mohamed Brendan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Subramaniam is defended easily by Brendan.#CL2#
Subramaniam clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Subramaniam is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Brendan can't fight it off and eventually Subramaniam manages to take the fight to the floor. Brendan looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Brendan wants to sweep here but Subramaniam controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Brendan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Brendan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Subramaniam has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Subramaniam not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Brendan is trying to control the position but Subramaniam postures up.
Subramaniam prevents Brendan from getting back to his feet. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Subramaniam tries to stand but Brendan is controlling from the bottom.
Zeru Subramaniam has got the better of the ground game so far.
Subramaniam trying to control the position from guard on top but Brendan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Subramaniam moves into the clinch successfully.
Brendan can't get the takedown.
Subramaniam prevents Brendan from breaking the clinch.#TD#
Brendan has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Subramaniam regains guard immediately.
Subramaniam keeping moving, preventing Brendan from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Subramaniam has his hands on Brendan's head, controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Zeru Subramaniam will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Brendan shoots and misses
and Subramaniam counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mohamed Brendan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brendan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Subramaniam.
Brendan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2#
Subramaniam shoots in and bounces Brendan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Brendan is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Subramaniam frees his head nicely. Oh but Brendan has switched to an armbar! Subramaniam is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Mohamed Brendan!

Event: Openweight MMA 10: The Finale
Date: Apr 11, 2020

#R1#
Shower Handel clobbers Harel with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Shower Handel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harel was well out of range. Poor timing from Shower Handel.
Harel with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shower Handel counters with a straight right hand.
Harel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Shower Handel connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Harel scrambles back to his feet.
Shower Handel digs a good hook to Harel's body.
Shower Handel digs a good body shot into Harel's ribs.
Harel dodges the punch combination from Shower Handel.
Harel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Harel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Harel shoots in for a double leg but Shower Handel sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shower Handel stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A low kick from Harel is predictable there
letting Shower Handel counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD#
Shower Handel moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Harel goes down! Can Shower Handel finish him!?#ROC#
Harel is rocked!
Harel has a closed guard, preventing Shower Handel from standing up.
Harel is still in real trouble! Can Shower Handel finish him?#T1##SU#
Shower Handel gets to his feet. Harel looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Harel seems to have recovered his senses.
Harel tries to clinch up.
Shower Handel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Harel doesn't seem bothered though.
Harel falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shower Handel counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Harel thinking.
Harel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shower Handel is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Harel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Harel fails to land the takedown.
It looks like Shower Handel has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Davoin Shower Handel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathon Harel.
Shower Handel smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T2#
Harel gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Shower Handel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#KD#
Harel ducks straight into an uppercut from Shower Handel and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Harel manages to regain guard straight 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!
Shower Handel postures up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Harel can do anything to dispel that myth.
Harel wants to sweep but no luck.
Shower Handel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shower Handel has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Harel is proving hard to escape from.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shower Handel stops Harel from standing up. #T3#
Harel trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harel might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Shower Handel haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Harel fails with the takedown
and Shower Handel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Harel shoots in and drives through. Shower Handel sprawls well.
Shower Handel throws a body punch but Harel moves out of range.
Davoin Shower Handel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shower Handel scores with a jab to the head.
Shower Handel fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Harel on the side of the head.
Shower Handel throws a monster overhand right that drops Harel! Shower Handel follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Davoin Shower Handel!
Our winner, Davoin Shower Handel, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Openweight MMA 10: The Finale
Date: Apr 11, 2020

#R1#
Svatopluk scores with a one two! Jeans had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT2#
It looks like Indiana Jeans has been cut.
Jeans scores with a three punch combo!
Svatopluk swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Svatopluk staying out of range there.
Jeans moves out of range as Svatopluk throws a body kick.
Indiana Jeans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Svatopluk walks into a jab.
Jeans throws a series of punches but Svatopluk moves out of range.
Jeans fails to land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Jeans tries to keep at a distance but Svatopluk has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Svatopluk pulls Jeans into guard.
Jeans stopping the sweep attempt from Svatopluk.
Jeans trying to control the position from guard on top but Svatopluk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jeans would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T1#
Svatopluk is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jeans postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Jeans postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Svatopluk is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jeans, into his guard. #REVB#
Svatopluk trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Svatopluk postures up. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Svatopluk's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Svatopluk drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Svatopluk jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Svatopluk trying to control but Jeans is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Svatopluk takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jeans circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jeans moves into range and connects with a jab.
Svatopluk drops his hands momentarily and Jeans takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jeans misses with a body shot. #T3##CL2#
Svatopluk pushes Jeans up against the cage in a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jeans taking a breather.
Svatopluk looking to throw knees to the head but Jeans is blocking nicely.
Svatopluk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jeans is trying to break free.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Svatopluk drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jeans pulls his leg out and moves away.
Svatopluk takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jeans circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jeans swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jeans throws a body punch but Svatopluk moves out of range. #T4#
Svatopluk fails with a takedown attempt.
Jeans swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jeans is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jeans pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jeans connects with a jab.#CL2#
Svatopluk closes the distance and clinches.
Jeans misses with the head strike.
Svatopluk keeps control of Jeans as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jeans is trying to break the clinch but Svatopluk is controlling him.
Jeans misses with a body punch.
Jeans tries a body shot but Svatopluk blocks it.
Jeans gets underhooks to prevent Svatopluk's takedown attempt.
Indiana Jeans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gobinda Svatopluk.
Svatopluk is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jeans pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC#
Jeans breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jeans scores with a jab to the head.
Decent striking displayed by Jeans there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Indiana Jeans dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Indiana Jeans's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Svatopluk shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Svatopluk takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Svatopluk fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Svatopluk walks into a straight right hand from Jeans.
Jeans fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Svatopluk manages to avoid it.
Gobinda Svatopluk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Svatopluk takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jeans throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Svatopluk on the side of the head.
Jeans connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svatopluk shoots in looking for a takedown but Jeans manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Svatopluk's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Svatopluk on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jeans is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jeans scores with a nice head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Svatopluk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Jeans throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Svatopluk.
Jeans is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Svatopluk can do to turn this around?
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Svatopluk is defended easily by Jeans.
Jeans went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Indiana Jeans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gobinda Svatopluk.
Jeans misses with a hook.
Indiana Jeans is winning the standup battle so far.
Jeans swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jeans throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jeans is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Svatopluk.
Despite the aggression on Svatopluk's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jeans throws a looping overhand right but Svatopluk ducks down to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jeans.
Svatopluk looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jeans is fending him off so far but Svatopluk persists. Nope, Jeans circles away and we're back to standing.
An attempted straight right counter from Jeans misses the target.
Nice body punch from Jeans.
Jeans thuds a left hand into Svatopluk's body.#T2#
Jeans leaves Svatopluk with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Danga de danga de dang - Jeans scores with a four punch combination!
Jeans takes a swing at Svatopluk's ribcage but misses.
Svatopluk is looking for the big counter here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jeans stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jeans wants it to stay on the feet.
Jeans sizes up Svatopluk with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Svatopluk shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jeans as he avoids it easily.
Jeans looks to land a right hand but Svatopluk moved out of range.
Svatopluk takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jeans throws a hook to the side of Svatopluk's head but Svatopluk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jeans pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jeans fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jeans throws the left hand but Svatopluk avoids the punch easily.
Svatopluk is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T3#
Jeans uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Svatopluk has time to react.
Svatopluk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jeans.
Svatopluk wants to clinch up but Jeans keeps it at a distance.
Jeans's corner calls for a 1-2. Jeans obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jeans throws a nice looking combination but Svatopluk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jeans takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jeans avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Svatopluk shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jeans as he jumps to the side.
Svatopluk shoots in for a double leg but Jeans sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Svatopluk needs to keep his hands up - Jeans had a free shot at his head there.
Svatopluk takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Donk. Jeans catches Svatopluk right on the button with a cross.#T4#
Jeans misses with a hook.
A big left from Jeans misses.
A jab from Jeans does it's job there.#ROC#
Svatopluk is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jeans cracks Svatopluk with a hook to the temple - Svatopluk is on wobbly legs here! Jeans swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Svatopluk falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Jeans wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Indiana Jeans!

Event: Openweight MMA 10: The Finale
Date: Apr 11, 2020

#R1##CL#
Amram moves into the clinch.
Amram wants to get back to striking at distance but Bartasz won't allow it.
Bartasz connects with a nasty looking knee right to Amram's face.
Bartasz comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bartasz looking to throw knees to the head but Amram is blocking nicely.
Bartasz throws an elbow but it misses.
Amram gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bartasz.
Amram is struggling to control the position.
Bartasz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Bartasz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Amram dives in for a single leg takedown but Bartasz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
Bartasz has Amram up against the cage in a clinch.
Amram blocks an elbow strike.#T1#
Bartasz pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#TD#
Amram drags the fight down to the ground.
Amram has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bartasz passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Amram might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Amram tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bartasz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Bartasz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Amram, who protects the arm well.
Amram tries to buck Bartasz off but Bartasz is having none of it.
Bartasz connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Amram some visible discomfort.
Amram is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Bartasz trying to control the action but Amram is working from the bottom.
Amram wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Bartasz working the body and head with strikes. #ROC2#
Amram is rocked!#SUB2#
Bartasz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Amram takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Oh Amram is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bartasz working the ground and pound but Amram is defending the strikes.
Amram seems to have got his legs back now.
Amram tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bartasz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3##SUB2#
Bartasz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Amram knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Bartasz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Bartasz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Amram knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Bartasz is trying to get an arm triangle but Amram is defending well.
Amram tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bartasz cracks Amram with a big elbow. #SUB2#
Bartasz goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Amram rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bartasz's guard! Nice work there by Amram!
Bartasz looking to control.
Amram stays in close to Bartasz's body and controls the position.
Amram trying to control but Bartasz is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bartasz keeping full guard, as Amram tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lehel Bartasz dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Amram fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Bartasz looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Amram!
Amram struggling a bit here.
Bartasz fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Amram tries to improve position but can't.
Amram is trying to buck Bartasz off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amram is trying to get back to half guard.
Amram is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bartasz off and has taken his back!#T1#
Amram is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Bartasz. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Amram throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Bartasz turns into Amram and is now in his guard.
Amram looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Bartasz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Amram keeping moving, preventing Bartasz from controlling successfully.
Amram keeping full guard, as Bartasz tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bartasz is looking to work some ground and pound but Amram has wrist control.#T2##SUB#
Amram looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bartasz has picked Amram up and slammed him! Amram can't keep hold of the triangle and Bartasz manages to pass to side control!
Amram manages to get back to half guard.
Bartasz is looking to advance position but Amram won't allow it.
Bartasz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lehel Bartasz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bartasz stalling.
Bartasz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bartasz is looking to stall here but Amram recovers full guard.
Bartasz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Amram is controlling Bartasz's posture.#SUB#
Amram throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SU2#
Bartasz stands up from Amram's guard - Bartasz perhaps looking for a knockout.
Amram connects with the punch.
Bartasz is looking to clinch but Amram is avoiding it. #CL#
Amram takes the fight into the clinch.
Bartasz has Amram pressed against the cage, preventing Amram from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T4#
Bartasz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bartasz misses with a knee strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bartasz.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bartasz has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Amram after a bit of a struggle.
Bartasz misses with an elbow over the top.
Bartasz is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bartasz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bartasz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Amram is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bartasz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ittai Amram. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Amram can't break the clinch.
Bartasz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lehel Bartasz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Amram's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bartasz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lehel Bartasz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bartasz blocks a head kick by Amram.
Amram lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bartasz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bartasz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Amram pinned against the cage. Amram gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Amram looks for a takedown but Bartasz sprawls well.#CL2#
Bartasz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Amram, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amram tries to break the clinch but Bartasz is controlling the position. #BC2#
Bartasz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Amram dives in and grabs Bartasz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bartasz pushes down on Amram's head and hops out.#T1#
Amram throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #CL2#
Bartasz moves into the clinch successfully.
Amram avoids the elbow strike from Bartasz, against the cage.
Bartasz is trying to pull guard but Amram turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ittai Amram has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lehel Bartasz.
Bartasz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Amram is defending well for now.
Bartasz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bartasz misses with a knee strike.
Amram is trying to break the clinch but Bartasz is controlling him.
Amram is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bartasz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Amram fails to pull guard.
Bartasz tries to land a knee to the head but Amram blocks with his arms.
Amram is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bartasz to keep the fight standing.
Bartasz slowing the pace effectively.
Bartasz pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T2#
With the fighters up against the cage, Bartasz throws an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bartasz just misses with a elbow thrown towards Amram's brow.
Bartasz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Amram's efforts to push away.
Amram blocking some punches.
Bartasz misses with a knee to the head.
Amram is trying to force a seperation but Bartasz has the dominant position.
Amram is trying to push Bartasz away but Bartasz has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bartasz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Amram is looking to break free of the clinch but Bartasz has double underhooks.
Bartasz throws an elbow that misses.
Amram working hard to break the clinch.
Amram is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lehel Bartasz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Amram avoids a wild elbow strike from Bartasz.#T3#
Amram avoids a wild elbow strike from Bartasz.#TD#
Amram decides to pull guard.
Bartasz throws a big elbow that misses.
Bartasz throwing strikes from guard but Amram blocks nicely.
Bartasz throws a big elbow that misses.
Amram pulls Bartasz in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Bartasz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Amram trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #T4#
Bartasz slips nicely into half guard.
Bartasz winds up and cracks Amram with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bartasz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bartasz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bartasz slips a nice elbow through Amram's hands, connecting with Amram's forehead.#SUB2#
Bartasz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Amram sees it coming and defends easily.
Amram has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bartasz is working away from the top position though.
Ittai Amram has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lehel Bartasz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bartasz is trying to control the action in half guard but Amram is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lehel Bartasz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bartasz 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lehel Bartasz!
A very excited looking Lehel Bartasz made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Openweight MMA 10: The Finale
Date: Apr 11, 2020

#R1#
Prem lands a really nice looking cross but Alejandro seems unphased.
Alejandro looks for a takedown but Prem sprawls well.#CL2#
Alejandro clinches with his opponent.
Alejandro prevents the takedown attempt. #TD#
Prem jumps into guard, dragging Alejandro to the mat.
Prem keeping full guard, as Alejandro tries to pass.
Prem throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alejandro looking to pass the guard. #SU2#
Alejandro stands up from Prem's guard - Alejandro perhaps looking for a knockout. #T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Prem. #CL2#
Alejandro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Alejandro tries to work over Prem's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Prem dodges an elbow strike from Alejandro .
Alejandro has had enough of the clinch but Prem keeps him there for the moment.
Alejandro prevents a takedown attempt there.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alejandro .
Alejandro wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Prem breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Prem is defended easily by Alejandro .
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dand Prem. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2##CL#
Prem takes the fight into the clinch.
Alejandro changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Prem fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Alejandro darts in looking for a takedown but Prem gets double underhooks and turns Alejandro into the cage.
Prem fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Prem has Alejandro up against the cage in a clinch.
Prem tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Alejandro smiles and moves away.
Prem shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Alejandro sprawls well. Alejandro wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Prem gets slowly back to his feet.#T3#
No luck for Alejandro with that takedown attempt. #CL#
Prem closes the distance and clinches.
Prem effectively controlling the action here.
Prem's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Alejandro tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Prem smiles and moves away.
Prem throws a sloppy head kick and Alejandro moves out of range easily.
Despite the aggression on Alejandro 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Alejandro circles away from the clinch attempt
and Alejandro counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Prem shoots in looking for a takedown. Alejandro tries to sprawl out of it but Prem keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Alejandro manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Alejandro wants to counter with a clinch but Prem pushes him away.
Alejandro shoots in for a takedown but Prem shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Alejandro .
Prem tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Alejandro defends well and Prem ends up having to push Alejandro into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Alejandro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Prem circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Prem pushes Alejandro up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alejandro is trying to drag Prem to the mat but Prem just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Prem keeps control of Alejandro as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dand Prem dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Alejandro moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Prem breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Prem shoots in looking for a takedown but Alejandro manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Prem's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Prem looks for a takedown but Alejandro sprawls well.
Alejandro tries to counter by closing the distance.
Prem tries a low kick but Alejandro avoids it.
Prem keeps the fight on the outside.
Prem stuffs the takedown attempt from Alejandro . Alejandro gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alejandro attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Alejandro fails to land the takedown.
Alejandro slaps away a takedown attempt from Prem, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dand Prem. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##CL2#
Alejandro closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Prem jumps guard and drags Alejandro to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Prem will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Alejandro controls from within his opponent's guard.
Prem bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Alejandro 's guard. #REVR#
Alejandro throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Prem won't allow Alejandro to sweep him here.
Prem looking to sit in guard and control but Alejandro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Alejandro preventing the sweep. #T2#
Prem trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Prem looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Prem throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Alejandro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Prem has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alejandro has managed to get both his arms back between Prem's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Prem tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Prem is trying to keep Alejandro in close.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Prem holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Alejandro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alejandro looking to sit in guard and control but Prem gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Alejandro has Prem pulled in close to control his posture. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Alejandro working a defensive guard here.
Prem trying to control but Alejandro is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Alejandro pushes Prem off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Dand Prem is winning the standup battle so far.
Prem rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alejandro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Prem darts in and clinches Alejandro up against the cage.
Alejandro is trying to break free.
Prem is struggling to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Dand Prem will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Alejandro stuffs the takedown attempt from Prem. Prem gets slowly back to his feet.
Alejandro stuffs the takedown attempt from Prem. Prem gets slowly back to his feet.
Prem fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dand Prem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alejandro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Prem at a distance.
Prem stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alejandro tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Prem defends well and Alejandro ends up having to push Prem into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Prem tries to clinch but Alejandro moves out of range.
Alejandro tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Prem fails in his attempt to clinch.
Prem fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Alejandro unleashes a big counter combination but Prem bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Prem ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alejandro moves away.
And Alejandro tries to counter it with a takedown but Prem pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Prem misses with a takedown attempt
and Alejandro counters with a straight right hand.
Alejandro fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Prem avoids it really well and circles away.#CL2#
Alejandro has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD2#
Alejandro pulls Prem into guard.
Alejandro has a closed guard, preventing Prem from standing up.
Alejandro keeping moving, preventing Prem from controlling successfully. #T2##SU#
Prem stands up from Alejandro 's guard - Prem perhaps looking for a knockout.
Prem tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Alejandro defends well and Prem ends up having to push Alejandro into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Prem gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Alejandro makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Alejandro fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Prem avoids it really well and circles away.
Prem seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Alejandro clinches up with Prem and pushes him back against the cage.
Prem's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T3#
Alejandro is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Prem pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Alejandro misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Prem.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Alejandro as Prem tries to tie him up.
Alejandro tries to pull guard but Prem holds him up against the cage and eventually Alejandro drops back down to his feet.
Prem is looking to control Alejandro 's arms but Alejandro gets an underhook and turns him. Now Prem has his back to the cage. #BC#
Prem escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alejandro fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#CL#
Prem drives through and clinches with Alejandro against the cage.
Alejandro wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Alejandro is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Prem to keep the fight standing.
Alejandro tries to pull guard but Prem won't allow it.
Prem goes for a takedown in the clinch but Alejandro prevents it.
Prem goes for a takedown attempt but Alejandro pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Prem tries to clinch but Alejandro is having none of it.
Prem tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Alejandro counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jessie Alejandro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dand Prem is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alejandro throwing strikes but missing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jessie Alejandro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Prem has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dand Prem!

Event: Openweight MMA 10: The Finale
Date: Apr 11, 2020

#R1#
Remao fails with a takedown attempt.
Remao tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Soso swivels and escapes.
Soso pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Remao tries to close the distance and clinch but Soso swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Remao.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikhil Remao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Soso waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Remao.
Nice sprawl there from Soso as Remao shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soso pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Soso as Remao shoots in.
Remao is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Soso changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Remao tries to avoid it but Soso manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Remao to the ground. Remao escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T1#
Remao fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Soso forces Remao back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Soso breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Remao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Soso.
Remao goes for a double leg but Soso avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Soso continues to drive forward.
Soso lands with a kick to the temple. Remao shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Remao with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Soso counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Soso.
Remao takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Soso.
Remao throws a knee to the head but misses.
Soso misses with a body punch. #T2##BC2#
Soso breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Remao has managed to clinch.
Soso avoids a wild elbow strike from Remao.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Soso pulls guard successfully.
Soso is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Soso takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Soso looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Remao is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Remao tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Soso has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #T3#
Remao is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Remao keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Remao in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Remao knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Soso on the ground.#SUB2#
Soso working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Remao is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
Soso raining down hammerfists from mount.
Soso with the ground and pound from mount.
Soso has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Soso controlling his opponent.
Soso avoids the attempt from Remao to control.#SUB2#
Soso looking for a guillotine from mount but Remao is having none of it.
Soso controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ewart Soso dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Soso fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Remao fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Remao lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Remao shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Soso closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Soso ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Soso no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Soso is pulling down on Remao's head to control his posture.
Remao trying to control the position from guard on top but Soso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soso is pulling down on Remao's head. It's preventing any offense from Remao, at least for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Soso is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Remao wants to control from the top but Soso keeps moving.
Soso seems keen to control Remao's posture.#SUB2#
Soso is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Remao might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Soso bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Remao's guard. #REVB##SU2#
Soso decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL#
Remao closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Soso misses with some punches.
Soso has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Remao jumps guard but Soso turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikhil Remao. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Soso manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Remao wants to stand but Soso is controlling his posture from full guard.
Soso managing to control the position. #T3##SUB2#
Remao avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Soso manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD#
Remao drags the fight down to the ground.
Remao not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T4#
Soso is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Soso is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Soso passes into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Soso not doing much here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ewart Soso showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Remao's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Soso fails to land the takedown.
Soso shoots in for a double leg but Remao sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Soso swats away the attempt to clinch by Remao.
Remao shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Soso moves into the clinch.
Remao stalling the fight. #TD2#
Soso pulls Remao into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Remao throws a strike but Soso rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Remao on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Remao tries to get out of the position.
Remao wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Soso is now in half guard.
Soso not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Soso keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Soso wants to work for an arm triangle but Remao is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Soso content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Remao trying to control but Soso postures up.
Soso seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Soso is thwarting Remao's attempts to control the position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Soso sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Remao tries to get to full guard but Soso has control of the leg. #SU2#
Soso stands up and beckons Remao to join him on the feet.
Remao attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Soso swats away the attempt to clinch by Remao.
Remao wants to clinch but Soso slips to the side
and Soso counters with a slapping leg kick.
Remao is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Soso shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nikhil Remao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ewart Soso.
Remao tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Soso swivels and escapes.
It seemed like Soso was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Soso moves into the clinch successfully.
Soso is stalling here.
Remao tries to pull guard but Soso won't allow it.
Soso drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Remao gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Soso tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Remao avoids it.#T4##BC2#
Soso manages to break the clinch.
Remao avoids the head kick by Soso.
Remao fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Remao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Soso tries to clinch there but Remao circles away.
A head kick misses from Remao.
Soso is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Soso tries to clinch there but Remao circles away.
Remao looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nikhil Remao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ewart Soso is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Soso is trying hard to land a takedown here. Remao sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ewart Soso!

Event: Openweight MMA 9
Date: Mar 28, 2020

#R1##TD2#
Brendan is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Giovanni's half guard.
Brendan stalling.
Brendan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Brendan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Giovanni. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Brendan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Giovanni is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Brendan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Brendan's back!#SUB#
Giovanni has managed to slip his arm under Brendan's chin. This could be all over... yep, Brendan is tapping out! Submission win for Giovanni.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Suman Giovanni!

Event: Openweight MMA 9
Date: Mar 28, 2020

#R1#
Takala showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Soso.
Soso is trying hard to land a takedown here. Takala sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Takala fails with an attempt to clinch.
Takala throws a series of strikes that have Soso backpedaling. #CUT#
It looks like Ewart Soso has been cut.
Left hook, right uppercut from Takala. #CL2#
Soso darts in and clinches Takala up against the cage.#TD2#
Soso jumps guard.
Soso trying to keep a closed guard but Takala is proving a slippery customer.
Takala is looking to stand up but Soso won't let him.
Takala is fighting to break Soso's control of his arms but Soso is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Soso's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Takala is looking to stand up but Soso won't let him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Takala, as that shot connected.
Soso takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A telegraphed right hand from Takala misses the target.
Soso is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Takala lands a slapping body shot. #CL2#
Soso clinches up with Takala and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Soso breaks from the clinch.
Soso has his takedown stuffed
and Takala counters with a stiff right hand.
Takala throws a big shot that misses.
Soso dives in for a single leg takedown but Takala sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Aleksi Takala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ewart Soso.
Takala works over Soso's head and body with a nice combination.#T2#
Takala scores with a sloppy right hand. Soso should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takala works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Aleksi Takala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soso ducks right into an uppercut from Takala. #CL2#
Soso pushes Takala up against the cage in a clinch.
Soso jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Takala walks away with a smile on his face. Soso gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Soso takes the fight into the clinch.
Takala looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Takala lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Takala misses with a hook from the clinch.
Soso effectively controlling the action here.
Takala is pressed up against the cage. Soso has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Takala down to the mat. Takala avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Takala uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Soso has time to react.
Takala misses with a jab, cross combination.
Takala darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T3#
Takala fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Soso moves into range and clinches up with Takala.
Takala misses with some punches.
Takala is trying to stall. #BC2#
Soso breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Takala jabs Soso right on the nose. Soso blinks but takes it well.#CL2#
Soso closes the distance and pushes Takala back into the cage.#BC2#
Soso manages to break the clinch.
Takala lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Soso circles away quickly and effectively.
Takala connects with a right hand. Soso shakes it off.
Takala fails in his attempt to clinch.
Takala misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Soso.
A nice side step and Soso releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Takala throws out a powerful jab.
Nice body punch from Takala. #T4#
Soso misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takala.
Takala tries to clinch #TD2#
so Soso counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takala is keeping the position for now.
Takala working a defensive guard here.
Soso not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SU2#
Soso stands up and waves to Takala to follow him. #CL2#
Soso pushes Takala up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksi Takala dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ewart Soso's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Takala scores with the left hand. Soso knows he should have avoided that one. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Takala is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Soso wants a takedown.
Soso wants a takedown but no success here.
Aleksi Takala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ewart Soso.#BC2#
Soso pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Soso rushes Takala and presses him up against the cage.
Soso jumps guard but Takala stands there with Soso around his waist. Soso gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Takala lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Soso.
Takala trying to control the position but instead, Soso has worked for underhooks and has pushed Takala into the cage.
Soso jumps guard but Takala turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Soso jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Takala walks away with a smile on his face. Soso gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Takala is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Soso can do to turn this around?
Takala misses with the combination.
Soso swats away the attempt to clinch by Takala.
A countering left hand to the body from Soso misses.
Soso shoots in and drives through. Takala sprawls well.#CL#
Takala gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Soso is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Takala to keep the fight standing.
Takala throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sosos head.
Soso is breathing heavily.
Takala stalling in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Takala.
Soso can't get the takedown.
Takala prevents a takedown attempt there. #T2#
Soso throws an elbow that misses.
Takala misses with some punches.
Soso tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Soso blocks an uppercut.
Soso jumps guard but Takala stands there with Soso around his waist. Soso gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Takala tries to throw a body punch but Soso avoids it by throwing Takala back against the cage.
Takala lands a hook to the side of the head.
Takala lands a right hand that snaps the head of Soso backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takala is trying to stall.
Takala looking to slow down the pace here.#BC2#
Soso breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Takala stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Takala wants it to stay on the feet.
Takala appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Soso circles away from the clinch attempt.
Takala connects with a looping right hand.
Takala tries to clinch up but Soso circles away and keeps his distance.
Aleksi Takala is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Soso takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Takala catches Soso with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Takala cracks Soso with a good jab.
A jab lands there for Takala.
Takala lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Takala.
Soso on the wrong end of a nice jab.#TD2#
Soso closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Takala's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Soso trying to control but Takala is working from the bottom.
Soso stops Takala from standing up. #T4#
Soso trying to control the position from guard on top but Takala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soso is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Takala not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Takala throws out a leg kick but Soso moves out of range and Takala only half commits.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksi Takala dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ewart Soso's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Soso shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Takala but Takala pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Takala scores with a jab to the head.
Soso with a poor takedown
and Takala counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Soso thinking.
Soso shoots and misses
and Takala counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Soso thinking.
Aleksi Takala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ewart Soso.
Takala doesn't manage to clinch there - Soso circles away.
Takala thuds a left hand into Soso's body.
Takala throws a right and a left that Soso avoids nicely.
Takala ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takala with a hook.
Takala misses with a jab, cross combination.
Soso avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Takala fails with an attempt to clinch.
Soso drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Takala defends it well.
Soso fails with a takedown attempt.
Soso takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Soso gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Takala throws a good cross that connects.
Takala tests Soso's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Takala with a nice cross.
Takala fails in his attempt to clinch.
Takala lands a two punch combo. #CUT#
That has opened up Ewart Soso's cut even more.#CL2#
Soso forces Takala back against the cage and clinches.
Takala misses with the head strike.
Soso is trying to push Takala away but Takala has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Takala throws a punch but it's blocked by Soso. #T2#
Takala tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Soso's elbow.
Soso tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Soso is trying to pull guard but Takala has him pressed against the cage.
Takala lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takala lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Takala fails to land.
Soso drops down looking for an ankle pick but Takala pulls his leg out and moves away.
Takala tries to clinch up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Takala darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Takala throws a low kick but Soso moves out of range easily.
Soso tries for a takedown but Takala sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Takala's corner calls for a 1-2. Takala obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Takala dances in with a quick combination. Soso is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Takala snaps Soso's head back. Soso stumbles backwards against the cage. Takala steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Soso's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Soso just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Aleksi Takala!

Event: Openweight MMA 9
Date: Mar 28, 2020

#R1#
Alejandro tries to close the distance and clinch but Agus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alejandro shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Agus has closed the distance and engaged Alejandro in a clinch.
Alejandro fails to pull guard.
A right handed body shot lands from Alejandro . #BC#
Agus breaks from the clinch.
Alejandro throws a head kick that misses. #KD#
Agus lands a big head kick that sends Alejandro tumbling to the mat! Agus takes a step backwards and waves Alejandro back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Alejandro is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Agus dives in for a single leg takedown but Alejandro sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Alejandro is still on wobbly legs! Can Agus finish him?
Alejandro shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Agus as he jumps to the side.
Roman Agus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jessie Alejandro .#CL#
Agus has taken the fight to the clinch.
Alejandro seems to have recovered his senses.#BC#
Agus breaks from the clinch.
Agus lands a two punch combo. #CL#
Agus moves into range and clinches up with Alejandro .#T1#
Alejandro is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Agus gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Agus tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC#
Agus breaks from the clinch.
Alejandro fails with a takedown attempt.
Agus will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Horrible takedown attempt by Alejandro or perhaps it was just good defense by Agus, which made it look bad.
Agus fails to land the takedown.
Agus tries to clinch up but Alejandro circles away and keeps his distance.
Agus tries to clinch but Alejandro moves away
and Alejandro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice shot by Alejandro .#T2##CL#
Agus clinches with his opponent.
Alejandro is trying to pull guard but Agus turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Agus manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Agus darts in and clinches Alejandro up against the cage.#BC#
Agus manages to break the clinch.
Alejandro moves forwards but Agus connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Agus darts in looking for a takedown but Alejandro gets double underhooks and turns Agus into the cage.
Alejandro fails with the takedown.
Alejandro is looking to clinch but Agus is avoiding it.
Agus tries to clinch up but Alejandro circles away and keeps his distance.
Alejandro misses with a kick to the body.
Agus shoots in but Alejandro avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T3#
Alejandro looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Alejandro shoots for a takedown but Agus saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Agus thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Alejandro if he has to take too many more of those.
Alejandro fails with a takedown attempt.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Agus.
Alejandro shoots in looking for a takedown. Agus tries to sprawl out of it but Alejandro keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Agus manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T4#
Alejandro on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Agus. Agus obviously looking to wear him down.
Alejandro displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Agus.
Agus stuffs the takedown.
Alejandro changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Agus tries to avoid it but Alejandro manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Agus to the ground. Agus escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Agus tries a head kick but it misses.
Alejandro shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Agus sprawls well. Agus wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Alejandro gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roman Agus dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Alejandro has closed the distance and engaged Agus in a clinch.
Agus is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Alejandro to keep the fight standing.
Alejandro looking to stall.
Agus leaning against his opponent. #BC#
Agus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Agus does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alejandro looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Agus is fending him off so far but Alejandro persists. Nope, Agus circles away and we're back to standing.
Agus displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alejandro .
Alejandro tries to clinch but Agus moves out of range.
Agus throws a quick counter head kick but Alejandro was just out of range.#T1#
Agus looks to score with a jab to the body but Alejandro is just out of range.
Agus sets himself, and Alejandro steps forward looking for the clinch! Agus avoids it this time.
Agus falls off balance throwing a combination
and Alejandro counters with a one-two to the body.
Alejandro tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Agus defends well and Alejandro ends up having to push Agus into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Roman Agus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jessie Alejandro .
Agus connects with a jab.
Roman Agus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Agus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alejandro fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Agus avoids it really well and circles away.
Agus feinted with a counter takedown.
Alejandro tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Agus swivels and escapes.
Agus misses with a takedown attempt - Alejandro sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
Agus has closed the distance and engaged Alejandro in a clinch. #T2##TD2#
Alejandro jumps guard and drags Agus to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SU#
Agus gets to his feet - Alejandro follows without any prompting. #CL#
Agus takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Agus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Agus lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Alejandro changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Agus tries to avoid it but Alejandro manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Agus to the ground. Agus escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
As Alejandro tries to get set, Agus tries to push him back and clinch up but Alejandro manages to avoid the attempt.
Agus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alejandro has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Alejandro circles away from the clinch attempt
and Alejandro counters with a three punch combo that has Agus backing up. Agus nods at Alejandro to acknowledge the strikes.#T3#
Alejandro swats away the attempt to clinch by Agus.
Alejandro dives in for a single leg takedown but Agus sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Alejandro fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Agus tries to clinch up but Alejandro circles away and keeps his distance.
Roman Agus is winning the standup battle so far.
Alejandro fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Agus is looking to counter with head kicks.
Alejandro is breathing heavily.
Agus has a takedown stuffed.
Alejandro shoots for a takedown but Agus saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T4##CL#
Agus darts in and clinches Alejandro up against the cage.#BC#
Agus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Agus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alejandro can do to turn this around?
Agus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Alejandro shoots in for a double leg but Agus sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Agus drops down looking for a counter takedown but Alejandro sprawls and moves away.
Agus looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alejandro is fending him off so far but Agus persists. Nope, Alejandro circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Agus instigates a clinch. #BC#
Agus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Agus with a poor takedown
and Alejandro counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Agus leaves Alejandro with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Alejandro fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Agus shoots for a double leg takedown but Alejandro sprawls well. He's pushed Agus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roman Agus dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Agus lands a jab-cross combination.
Alejandro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Agus swinging wildly here.
Alejandro looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Alejandro dives in for a single leg takedown but Agus sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Agus, right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Agus shoots in for a takedown but Alejandro shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Agus tries to clinch up but Alejandro circles away and keeps his distance.
Agus tries a head kick but it misses.
Alejandro unleashes a big counter combination but Agus bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Alejandro .
Agus throws a big counter combination but Alejandro scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Roman Agus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jessie Alejandro .#T1#
Agus throws a head kick but Alejandro moves out of range.
Alejandro takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Agus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alejandro dives in and grabs Agus's left leg, looking for a takedown. Agus pushes down on Alejandro 's head and hops out.
Agus tries to close the distance and clinch but Alejandro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alejandro drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Agus defends it well.#CL#
Agus instigates a clinch.
Alejandro has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Agus avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Alejandro has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Agus uses from the top position.
Alejandro has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SU#
Agus gets to his feet. Alejandro looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T2#
Agus lands a head kick. Alejandro smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Agus swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL2#
and Alejandro moves into the clinch.
Alejandro fails to pull guard. #BC#
Agus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Agus swings for the body but Alejandro moves out of range. #CL#
Agus takes the fight into the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Agus fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Agus taking a breather.#T3##TD#
Agus pulls guard successfully.
Alejandro stopping the sweep attempt from Agus.
Alejandro sitting in guard here, content to control.
Let's hope that Alejandro has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB#
Agus looking for a guillotine here but Alejandro defends easily. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Alejandro is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alejandro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jessie Alejandro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roman Agus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alejandro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roman Agus!

Event: Openweight MMA 9
Date: Mar 28, 2020

#R1#
Prem fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Subramaniam avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
Subramaniam gets a double leg takedown into Prem's guard.
Prem trying to keep a closed guard but Subramaniam is proving a slippery customer.
Subramaniam stopping the sweep attempt from Prem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Subramaniam controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Prem is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Subramaniam is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Prem looking to hit a scissor sweep but Subramaniam is one step ahead there.
Subramaniam showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Subramaniam lands a couple of digs.
Subramaniam is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Prem is trying to keep Subramaniam in close.
Subramaniam trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Subramaniam lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Prem circles away quickly and effectively.
Prem seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Prem fails with the takedown.
Subramaniam is trying hard to land a takedown here. Prem sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Subramaniam with a lazy takedown attempt
and Prem counters with a nice uppercut.
Prem defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Subramaniam.
A counter left hand to the body from Prem misses its target.
Dand Prem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zeru Subramaniam.
A nice inside leg kick there by Prem. That's going to slow Subramaniam down.
Prem shoots in for a takedown but Subramaniam shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Prem throws a sloppy head kick and Subramaniam moves out of range easily.
Subramaniam darts in looking for a takedown but Prem gets double underhooks and turns Subramaniam into the cage.
It looked like Prem was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD2#
Subramaniam throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Prem was covering up waiting for the punch and Subramaniam finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T3#
Prem wants to get back to his feet but Subramaniam is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Subramaniam not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Subramaniam would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Subramaniam keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Prem's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Subramaniam showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Prem keeping full guard, as Subramaniam tries to pass.
Subramaniam slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Prem looking to control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Subramaniam tries to clinch but Prem is having none of it.
Subramaniam steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Prem. That one must have hurt.
Subramaniam fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Zeru Subramaniam will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Subramaniam shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Prem pinned against the cage. Prem gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Subramaniam keeps the fight on the outside.
Subramaniam is looking for the big counter here.
Prem dives in for a single leg takedown but Subramaniam sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Subramaniam steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Prem.
Subramaniam stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Subramaniam wants it to stay on the feet.
Subramaniam is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Subramaniam throws a lazy right hand but Prem sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Subramaniam looks to score with a jab to the body but Prem is just out of range.
Dand Prem is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Prem throws a leg kick which misses Subramaniam's front leg but catches the back leg as Subramaniam tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Subramaniam fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Prem avoids it really well and circles away.
Subramaniam lands a jab-cross combination. #T1#
Prem wants to land a leg kick but Subramaniam is out of range.
Subramaniam shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dand Prem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zeru Subramaniam.
Prem stuffs the takedown attempt from Subramaniam. Subramaniam gets slowly back to his feet.
Prem shoots in but Subramaniam avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Subramaniam fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice shot by Prem.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Prem.
Subramaniam shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Prem as he avoids it easily. #T2#
Prem closes the distance and clinches up with Subramaniam, looking for a takedown. Prem pushes Subramaniam against the cage but Subramaniam circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Subramaniam appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dand Prem is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Subramaniam drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Prem is pushing Subramaniam's head away, looking to escape. Subramaniam manages to hold on to the position though.
Prem is looking to regain half guard here but Subramaniam keeps moving and retains side control.
Subramaniam wants to control but Prem is keeping him busy.
Prem tries to strike from the bottom but misses.#T3#
Subramaniam tries to advance to mount but Prem denies him.
Prem manages to get back to half guard.
Subramaniam lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Subramaniam prevents Prem from improving his position.
Subramaniam wants to pass to mount but Prem is defending the position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Prem slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Prem has his hands on Subramaniam's head, controlling the position.
Subramaniam postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Subramaniam wanted to stand there but Prem had control of the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Subramaniam misses with a head kick.
Prem defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Subramaniam.
An attempted straight right counter from Prem misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Zeru Subramaniam will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A right-left combo lands from Prem. #CUT#
It looks like Zeru Subramaniam has been cut.#CL#
Prem moves into the clinch successfully.
Subramaniam tries to pull guard but Prem forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Prem pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Subramaniam gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Subramaniam trying to land knees to the body.
Prem wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Subramaniam pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Prem closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Subramaniam looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD2#
Subramaniam works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Subramaniam passes into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Subramaniam stops Prem from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Subramaniam with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Subramaniam working over Prem with some ground and pound. Prem looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Prem is looking to control Subramaniam's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Prem avoid being mounted?
Prem is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Subramaniam's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Subramaniam's back!
Subramaniam is keeping busy.
Subramaniam is in bad spot here. #T2#
Subramaniam breaks Prem's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Subramaniam tries to free his leg and advance position but Prem is retaining full guard.
Prem wants to sweep here but Subramaniam controlling him for the moment.
Prem might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Prem looking to control.
Subramaniam preventing the sweep.
Subramaniam is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Subramaniam cracks Prem with a solid left hand.
Subramaniam sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Subramaniam shoots in and drives through. Prem sprawls well.
Prem was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#TD2#
Subramaniam closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Prem did well to prevent Subramaniam getting side control.#SUB#
Prem looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Subramaniam controlling the action here.
Subramaniam prevents Prem from standing back up.
Dand Prem has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zeru Subramaniam is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Subramaniam is taking a breather. Prem 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.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Zeru Subramaniam.
I've got Subramaniam 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zeru Subramaniam!

Event: Openweight MMA 9
Date: Mar 28, 2020

#R1#
A nice combination there by Svatopluk.
Remao darts in looking for a takedown but Svatopluk gets double underhooks and turns Remao into the cage.
Svatopluk slaps away a takedown attempt from Remao, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Svatopluk fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Remao tries to clinch up.
Svatopluk now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL2#
Svatopluk clinches up with Remao and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Remao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Remao moves into the clinch.
Remao jumps guard but Svatopluk turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikhil Remao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svatopluk gets through Remao's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD#
Remao tightens his grip and picks Svatopluk up, before dumping him to the ground. Svatopluk manages to land in guard. #ES2#
Svatopluk is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Remao presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Svatopluk tries for a takedown. No joy. #T1#
Svatopluk blocks a body shot from Remao.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Remao tries for a takedown but Svatopluk manages to get underhooks.
Svatopluk drops down looking for an ankle pick but Remao pulls his leg out and moves away.
Remao lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Svatopluk circles away quickly and effectively.
Svatopluk lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Remao at a distance.
Remao tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Svatopluk defends well and Remao ends up having to push Svatopluk into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Svatopluk unleashes a big counter combination but Remao bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Remao.
Remao misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Svatopluk fails with a takedown attempt. #T2#
Svatopluk fails to land the takedown.
Remao shoots in looking for a takedown. Svatopluk tries to sprawl out of it but Remao keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Svatopluk manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL#
Remao has managed to clinch.
Svatopluk pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Remao jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Svatopluk walks away with a smile on his face. Remao gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Remao lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Remao shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Svatopluk as he avoids it easily. #T3##CL2#
Svatopluk moves into the clinch.
Svatopluk slowing the pace effectively.#BC#
Remao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Remao stuffs the takedown attempt from Svatopluk. Svatopluk gets slowly back to his feet.
Svatopluk shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Remao as he avoids it easily.
Svatopluk shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Remao as he avoids it easily.
Remao throws a sloppy head kick and Svatopluk moves out of range easily.
Remao shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Svatopluk.#CL2#
Svatopluk closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T4##BC2#
Svatopluk manages to break the clinch.
Remao tries for a takedown but Svatopluk sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Svatopluk raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL2#
Svatopluk pushes Remao up against the cage in a clinch.
Svatopluk blocks the elbow strike.
Remao is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Remao goes for a takedown attempt but Svatopluk pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Remao stuffs the takedown.
Remao seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Remao fails with a takedown attempt.
Remao throws a head kick that misses.
Svatopluk throws a right hand that Remao ducks under and follows up with a left that Remao also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gobinda Svatopluk dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Remao has Svatopluk up against the cage in a clinch.
Remao is trying to pull guard but Svatopluk turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Svatopluk goes for a takedown attempt but Remao pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Remao tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Svatopluk swivels and escapes.
Remao tries to clinch there but Svatopluk circles away.
And Svatopluk responds with a good body kick, but Remao manages to step out the way in time.
Svatopluk misses with a kick to the body.
Svatopluk goes for a double leg but Remao avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Remao continues to drive forward.
Svatopluk shoots in looking for a takedown. Remao tries to sprawl out of it but Svatopluk keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Remao manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nikhil Remao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gobinda Svatopluk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svatopluk goes for a double leg but Remao avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Remao continues to drive forward.
Svatopluk shoots in for a double leg but Remao sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T1#
Nice sprawl there from Svatopluk as Remao shoots in.
Svatopluk tries to counter with a clinch but Remao shakes him off and moves away.
Svatopluk shoots in and drives through. Remao sprawls well.
Remao wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Remao is looking to clinch.
Svatopluk with the counter takedown but Remao avoids it easily.
Svatopluk tries to clinch but Remao moves out of range.
Remao appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL#
Remao clinches up with Svatopluk and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Remao's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Remao gets a clinch.
Remao tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Svatopluk just stands there and leans against the cage.
Remao is trying to pull guard but Svatopluk turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Svatopluk jumps guard. #SU#
Remao stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Remao tries a low kick but Svatopluk avoids it.#T2#
Svatopluk fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Remao avoids it really well and circles away.
Svatopluk tries for a takedown but Remao sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Remao stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Remao wants it to stay on the feet.
Svatopluk is breathing heavily.
Remao doesn't manage to clinch there - Svatopluk circles away.
Remao shoots in and drives through. Svatopluk sprawls well.#CL#
Remao rushes Svatopluk and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Remao tries for a takedown but Svatopluk manages to get underhooks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Remao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nikhil Remao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Remao throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Remao will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Svatopluk shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Remao counters by clinching up. #T3##BC#
Remao's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Svatopluk dives in and grabs Remao's left leg, looking for a takedown. Remao pushes down on Svatopluk's head and hops out.
Svatopluk avoids the head kick by Remao.
Remao shoots for a double leg takedown but Svatopluk sprawls well. He's pushed Remao's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Remao shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Svatopluk sprawls well. Svatopluk wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Remao gets slowly back to his feet.
Remao doesn't manage to clinch there - Svatopluk circles away.
Svatopluk keeps the fight on the outside.
Svatopluk wants to counter with a clinch but Remao pushes him away.
Svatopluk dives in for a single leg takedown but Remao sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T4##CL2#
Svatopluk clinches up with Remao and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Svatopluk pulls guard.
Remao throwing strikes but missing.
Svatopluk keeping moving, preventing Remao from controlling successfully.
Svatopluk doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Remao looking to sit in guard and control but Svatopluk gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Remao looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Nikhil Remao will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Svatopluk keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Remao.
Remao throws a sloppy head kick and Svatopluk moves out of range easily.
Svatopluk dives in and grabs Remao's left leg, looking for a takedown. Remao pushes down on Svatopluk's head and hops out.
Remao tries a head kick but it misses.
Remao tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Svatopluk swivels and escapes.
Nice sprawl there from Remao as Svatopluk shoots in.
Danga de danga de dang - Remao scores with a four punch combination!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Svatopluk does no damage.
Remao is looking to counter punch.
Remao throws a body kick that misses.
Svatopluk avoids the body shot from Remao.
Remao keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Remao misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikhil Remao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Svatopluk!
Svatopluk throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Remao's waist but Remao gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Svatopluk off to one side. #CL#
Remao rushes Svatopluk and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Remao tries to pull guard but Svatopluk holds him up against the cage and eventually Remao drops back down to his feet. #BC#
Remao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Remao tries to clinch up.
Svatopluk moves away from the strike by Remao. #T2#
Remao throws the kick towards the body but Svatopluk avoids it.
Remao tries to clinch up.
Remao tries to close the distance and clinch up but Svatopluk swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Remao tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Remao looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Remao takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Remao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Remao lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Remao shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Svatopluk sprawls well. Svatopluk wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Remao gets slowly back to his feet.#T3#
Svatopluk shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Remao as he avoids it easily.
Remao throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Remao comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Svatopluk shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Remao sprawls well. Remao wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Svatopluk gets slowly back to his feet.
Remao leaves Svatopluk with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Remao looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Remao tries to close the distance and clinch up but Svatopluk swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Remao stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Remao wants it to stay on the feet.
Remao tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Svatopluk manages to circle out of the way.
Svatopluk fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Remao tries a head kick but it misses.
A left and a right from Remao both land. Nice combination. #CL#
Remao moves into the clinch.
Svatopluk is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Remao gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nikhil Remao has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Remao blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Come on Remao - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Remao lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikhil Remao!

Event: Openweight MMA 9
Date: Mar 28, 2020

#R1#
Aquila fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Aquila thows a leg kick but Jameson checks it #TD#
and Jameson counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB2#
Aquila is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Aquila wants to stand and escape but Jameson is having none of it.
Jameson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Aquila is looking to stand up but Jameson isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aquila keeping full guard, as Jameson tries to pass.
Jameson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Jameson trying to control the position from guard on top but Aquila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aquila controls Jameson momentarily but Jameson frees himself.
Aquila tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Aquila keeps trying to improve his position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Aquila looks for a takedown but Jameson sprawls well.
As Aquila tries to get set, Jameson tries to push him back and clinch up but Aquila manages to avoid the attempt.#TD#
Jameson gets a takedown into half guard.#T2#
Aquila trying to control but Jameson postures up.
Aquila tries to roll over but Jameson keeps him under control.#SUB#
Jameson is looking for a kimura here.
Aquila is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Jameson stalling.
Jameson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Jameson working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Aquila's thigh. Aquila counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Aquila is pulling down on Jameson's head. It's preventing any offense from Jameson, at least for the moment.
Jameson controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Aquila is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jameson is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A low kick from Jameson is predictable there #TD2#
and Aquila counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jameson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Aquila wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jameson keeps working.
Jameson missing with punches from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jameson is looking to control Aquila's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jameson avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jamal Jameson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Jameson closes the distance and pushes Aquila back into the cage.
Jameson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jameson just leaning against Aquila, taking a breather. #BC#
Jameson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Jameson clinches. #BC#
Jameson breaks from the clinch.
Aquila throws a leg kick #TD#
and Jameson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Aquila is trying to escape back to his feet but Jameson uses the scramble to pass into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aquila stops Jameson from passing to mount.
Aquila tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Aquila manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jameson is looking to control Aquila's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jameson avoid being mounted?
Jameson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aquila can do to turn this around?
Aquila sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jameson defending well though.
Jameson is trying to maintain the position but Aquila is very close to passing his half guard.
Jameson wants to improve his position but Aquila is controlling well.
Jameson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Aquila.
Aquila prevents Jameson from standing back up. #T2#
Aquila working Jameson over with strikes.
Jameson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Aquila.
Aquila controlling the action here.
Jameson trying to control from the bottom.
Aquila stops Jameson from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Aquila is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jameson is just riding it out for now. Aquila eventually gives up the hold.
Jameson is trying to stand back up but Aquila is controlling him #T3#
Jameson tries to roll over but Aquila keeps him under control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Aquila wants to control but Jameson is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Aquila shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Jameson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB2#
Aquila looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Aquila wants to stand but Jameson is controlling the position. #T4#
Jameson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Aquila is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Jameson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Aquila on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Aquila is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Snorri Aquila will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Jameson gets caught flat footed, as Aquila shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jameson wants to control the position but Aquila says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Jameson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jameson tries to get out of the position.
Aquila is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jameson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Aquila seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jameson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jameson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Jameson gets back to full guard. #T1##SUB#
Jameson looking for subs off his back but Aquila has passed one foot through into half guard.
Aquila trying to control the action but Jameson is working from the bottom.
Jameson looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB2#
Aquila is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Aquila trying to mount his opponent but Jameson defends it.
Aquila trying to control from half guard but Jameson is working away.
Aquila working over Jameson with some ground and pound. Jameson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jameson controlling the position for now.#SUB#
Jameson actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Jameson is trying to control but can't. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Jameson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Jameson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Aquila is trying to control the position but Jameson postures up.
Jameson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aquila swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jameson throws a big right hand that misses.
Jameson won't allow Aquila to sweep him here. #T4#
Jameson wants to get up but he can't break Aquila's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Aquila throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jameson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jameson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jameson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

And that's the end of the fight!
Snorri Aquila comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Aquila 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: Openweight MMA 9
Date: Mar 28, 2020

#R1#
Harel stuffs the takedown attempt from Surge. Surge gets slowly back to his feet.
Harel shoots in looking for a takedown but Surge manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Harel's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Harel throws a head kick but Surge moves out of range.
Surge keeps the fight on the outside.
Harel throws a hook to the side of Surge's head but Surge sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD2#
Harel closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Surge to the mat! Surge manages to get full guard.
Surge keeping moving, preventing Harel from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Surge throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harel content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Surge keeping moving, preventing Harel from controlling successfully.
Surge throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Surge is trying to keep Harel in close.
Harel is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice sprawl there from Harel as Surge shoots in.
Harel is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Harel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Surge circles away quickly and effectively.
Harel scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT2#
It looks like Andrew Surge has been cut.#TD2#
Harel shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Harel showed some decent athleticism there. #ES#
Surge has one foot on Harel's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Harel closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Surge can't do much from the bottom here.
Surge is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Harel wants to stand but Surge has his arm trapped. #T3#
Surge is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Harel has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Surge is trying to escape the position but Harel is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Harel is trying to get an arm triangle but Surge is defending well.
Surge looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Harel controls the position from side control.
Surge tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Harel tries to get to his feet but Surge is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Harel in his guard.
Harel postures up.
Harel stands up over Surge, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Surge has his foot on Harel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Harel works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Surge is on top in guard. #REVR#
Surge passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jonathon Harel will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andrew Surge's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Surge tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Harel defends well and Surge ends up having to push Harel into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Surge tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Harel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Surge shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Harel as he jumps to the side.
Andrew Surge is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Surge tries for a takedown but Harel sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Surge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Surge avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Surge is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Harel.
Harel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Surge manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Harel tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Surge swivels and escapes.
Surge darts in looking for a takedown but Harel gets double underhooks and turns Surge into the cage.
Surge is trying hard to land a takedown here. Harel sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Surge stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Surge wants it to stay on the feet.
It looked like Surge was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Harel misses with a wild body shot.
Harel looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Surge is fending him off so far but Harel persists. Nope, Surge circles away and we're back to standing.
Surge keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1#
Harel dives in for a single leg takedown but Surge sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Harel lands a jab.
Harel shoots for a double leg takedown but Surge sprawls well. He's pushed Harel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Surge misses with a body kick.
Harel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Surge.
Harel slaps away a takedown attempt from Surge, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Harel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Surge seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Surge shoots in for a double leg but Harel sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Harel misses with a series of wild punches. #T2#
Harel misses with a head kick.
Harel swinging wildly here.
Harel shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Surge counters by moving into the clinch.
Surge tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Harel just stands there and leans against the cage.
Harel wants a takedown but no success here.
Harel prevents Surge from breaking the clinch.
Surge prevents Harel from breaking the clinch.
Harel fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Harel has Surge pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Surge manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Harel tries to pull guard but Surge holds him up against the cage and eventually Harel drops back down to his feet. #T3##TD#
Surge pulls guard successfully.
Harel is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Surge will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Harel throwing strikes but missing.
Harel cracks Surge with a solid left hand.
Harel landing some decent shots from guard.
Surge working a defensive guard but Harel manages to pass into side control anyway. #T4#
Surge tries to improve position but can't.
Harel moves into full mount!
Surge is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Harel with the ground and pound from mount.
Harel postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Surge looks a forlorn figure.
Harel looking to control but Surge is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonathon Harel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Andrew Surge's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Surge tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Harel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Surge shoots in but Harel avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Harel tries to clinch up but Surge circles away and keeps his distance.
Surge tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Surge fails with an attempt to clinch.
Surge misses with a hook.
Harel wants to counter with a clinch but Surge pushes him away.
Surge avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Surge has Harel up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harel is looking for a takedown.
Harel is trying to pull guard but Surge has him pressed against the cage.
Surge is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T1##TD#
Surge decides to pull guard.
Surge looking for a sweep. Not yet Surge, not yet.
Harel postures up.
Jonathon Harel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Surge is pulling down on Harel's head to control his posture.
Surge throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Harel wants to control from the top but Surge keeps moving. #SUB2#
Harel is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Surge 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.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#CL#
Surge moves into the clinch successfully.
Harel gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Surge.
Surge's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Harel is trying to push Surge away but Surge has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Harel fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Andrew Surge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathon Harel.
Harel is trying to force a seperation but Surge has the dominant position.#T3#
Harel is trying to pull guard but Surge has him pressed against the cage.
Surge presses Harel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
Surge's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Surge.#TD2#
Harel closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Surge is refusing to be controlled, as Harel sits in half guard.
Harel is controlling the pace.
Harel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Surge manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Surge trying to keep a closed guard but Harel is proving a slippery customer.
Harel looking to pass the guard.
Harel must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harel controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Andrew Surge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jonathon Harel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Harel stopping the sweep attempt from Surge.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew Surge showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Harel 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonathon Harel!

Event: Openweight MMA 8
Date: Mar 14, 2020

#R1#
Harel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jameson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jameson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jameson throws a head kick but Harel moves out of range.
Harel tries to clinch but Jameson moves out of range.
Jameson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jameson falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Harel counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Harel has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Harel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jameson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Harel knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jameson on the ground.
Jameson wants to sweep here but Harel controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harel trying to control the position from guard on top but Jameson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jameson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harel is one step ahead there. #T1#
Harel's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jameson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Harel trying to control the position from guard on top but Jameson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Jameson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jameson controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jameson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harel manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Jameson gets a clinch.
Harel fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T2#
Jameson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Harel.
Harel is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jameson keeps control of Harel as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD2#
Jameson pulls guard effortlessly.
Harel trying to control but Jameson is working from the bottom.
Jameson punching from the bottom.
Harel trying to control but Jameson is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Harel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Harel controls from within his opponent's guard.
Harel is working Jameson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Harel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jameson is keeping the position for now.
Jameson working a defensive guard here. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jameson wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Harel wants to clinch up but Jameson keeps it at a distance.
Harel tries to clinch up.#TD#
Harel fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jameson sprawls well initially but Harel persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Harel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jameson is trying to control but Harel passes into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jamal Jameson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Harel tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jameson swivels and escapes.
Harel moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jameson misses with a wild combination.
Harel shoots in looking for a takedown. Jameson tries to sprawl out of it but Harel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jameson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Harel attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Harel shoots in but Jameson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonathon Harel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Harel bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jameson sneaks back into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T1#
Jameson punching from the bottom.
Jameson manages to get to full guard.
Jameson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jameson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Harel is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harel won't allow Jameson to sweep him here. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jameson has a closed guard, preventing Harel from standing up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Harel wants to control from the top but Jameson keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Harel.
Jameson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#TD2#
Jameson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Harel to the mat! Harel manages to get full guard.
Jameson is looking to stand up but Harel won't let him.
Harel is trying to keep Jameson in close.
Jameson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T3#
Harel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Harel keeping moving, preventing Jameson from controlling successfully.
Jameson chips away with some ground and pound.
Jameson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jameson trying to control but Harel is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jonathon Harel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Harel scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jameson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
Jameson is pressing down on Harel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jameson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jameson keeping moving, preventing Harel from controlling successfully.
Jameson keeping full guard, as Harel tries to pass.
Harel wants to control from the top but Jameson keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jameson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jameson, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jamal Jameson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Harel scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Harel drives through and clinches with Jameson against the cage. #TD2#
Jameson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Harel can't fight it off and eventually Jameson manages to take the fight to the floor. Harel looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Harel looking for subs off his back but Jameson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Jameson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Harel trying to control but Jameson postures up.
Jameson trying to control the pace.
Jameson is looking to advance position but Harel won't allow it. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jameson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Harel trying to control here.
Harel preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Jameson throwing shots but Harel is blocking nicely.
Harel is trying is best to control the position here.
Jameson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Harel keeps working. #T3#
Harel manages to get to full guard.
Harel working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Jameson gets the takedown into side control.
Harel is trying to control Jameson's posture but Jameson avoids it.
Harel manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T4#
Harel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jameson is working away from the top position though.
Harel is looking for a sweep. Jameson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jameson slips a nice elbow through Harel's hands, connecting with Harel's forehead.
Jameson not doing much here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamal Jameson!

Event: Openweight MMA 8
Date: Mar 14, 2020

#R1##TD2#
Subramaniam darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Yaakov looking for submissions off his back.
Yaakov tries to roll over but Subramaniam keeps him under control.
Yaakov gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Subramaniam not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Yaakov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Subramaniam defends well.
Yaakov pulls Subramaniam in close to his closed guard and prevents Subramaniam from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
Subramaniam throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Subramaniam stops Yaakov from standing up. #SUB#
Yaakov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Subramaniam can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Subramaniam controlling from the top position.
Subramaniam trying to control the position from guard on top but Yaakov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Yaakov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Subramaniam missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Yaakov has Subramaniam pulled in close to control his posture.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Yaakov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Subramaniam is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Subramaniam closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Subramaniam manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T3#
Subramaniam looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yaakov is one step ahead there.
Subramaniam looking to control.
Subramaniam has Yaakov pulled in close to control his posture.
Yaakov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Yaakov wants to control from the top but Subramaniam keeps moving.
Subramaniam keeping full guard, as Yaakov tries to pass.
Yaakov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Subramaniam looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Yaakov tries to keep at a distance but Subramaniam has taken the fight into the clinch.
Subramaniam stops a takedown attempt from Yaakov.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Subramaniam has Yaakov pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Subramaniam pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Yaakov tumbling to the mat - Subramaniam dives into Yaakov's guard.
Yaakov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zeru Subramaniam dominated that round.
That's time! Yaakov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Yaakov misses with a takedown
and Subramaniam counters with a two punch combo.
Subramaniam tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Yaakov defends well and Subramaniam ends up having to push Yaakov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Yaakov misses with a takedown attempt - Subramaniam sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Yaakov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Subramaniam as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sudarshan Yaakov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Subramaniam shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yaakov as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Subramaniam has managed to clinch.
Yaakov misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Yaakov gets control of Subramaniam's arms and successfully pulls guard. Yaakov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Subramaniam wants to stand but Yaakov is controlling his posture from full guard.
Yaakov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Yaakov tries to get out of the position.
Subramaniam passes Yaakov's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1#
Yaakov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Yaakov.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Yaakov is on top in guard. #REVR#
Subramaniam is trying to keep Yaakov in close.
Subramaniam has a closed guard, preventing Yaakov from standing up.
Yaakov won't allow Subramaniam to sweep him here. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Subramaniam has control of Yaakov's left arm, preventing Yaakov from doing any damage.
Subramaniam keeping full guard, as Yaakov tries to pass.
Yaakov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Yaakov passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T3#
Subramaniam is not content to let Yaakov control the position.
You can see the frustration on Subramaniam's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Subramaniam is looking for a sweep.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD2#
Subramaniam shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Subramaniam showed some decent athleticism there.
Subramaniam wants to control but Yaakov is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Yaakov actively working from the bottom here.
Yaakov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Subramaniam tries to stand but Yaakov is controlling from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Sudarshan Yaakov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Yaakov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Yaakov throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
so Subramaniam counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Subramaniam trying to control the position from guard on top but Yaakov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Subramaniam postures up in Yaakov's guard and throws a big left but Yaakov blocks it.
Zeru Subramaniam has got the better of the ground game so far.
Subramaniam looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Subramaniam wants to stand and escape but instead Yaakov has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Subramaniam is trying to control the position but Yaakov postures up. #T1#
Subramaniam keeping moving, preventing Yaakov from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Subramaniam had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yaakov defends it easily.
Subramaniam keeping full guard, as Yaakov tries to pass.
Yaakov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Yaakov wants to control from the top but Subramaniam keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Subramaniam avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Yaakov trying to control but Subramaniam is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Yaakov misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Subramaniam counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Yaakov trying to control from the bottom.
Subramaniam is controlling the pace.
Yaakov is staying active underneath Subramaniam, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Subramaniam is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Subramaniam lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Yaakov trying to hold on to Subramaniam's head to control him but Subramaniam postures up.
Subramaniam lands with a punch from half guard.
Yaakov is not content to let Subramaniam control the position.
Yaakov trying to control here. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Yaakov manages to get to full guard.
Subramaniam pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yaakov is keeping the position for now.
Subramaniam wants to control from the top but Yaakov keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zeru Subramaniam!

Event: Openweight MMA 8
Date: Mar 14, 2020

#R1##TD#
Giovanni shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Giovanni's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SU#
Giovanni stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Takala goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Takala jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Giovanni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takala. Giovanni does a little dance to reset his feet.
Takala swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Giovanni decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Takala's guard.
Takala looks winded!
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!
Giovanni not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Giovanni throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Takala works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Giovanni's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Giovanni seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Takala for as long as he can get away with.
Giovanni looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Takala throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Giovanni counters with a three punch combo that has Takala backing up. Takala nods at Giovanni to acknowledge the strikes.#CL#
Giovanni darts in and clinches Takala up against the cage.
Takala lands a left hand.
Takala stalling in the clinch but Giovanni improves position.
Takala tries a body shot but Giovanni blocks it.
Takala looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD#
Giovanni has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Takala uses from the top position. #T2#
Giovanni wants to sweep but no luck.
Giovanni will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Giovanni throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Giovanni striking off his back but it's not causing Takala any problems.
Giovanni trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takala wants to control from the top but Giovanni keeps moving.
Takala wanted to stand there but Giovanni had control of the position.
Giovanni could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB#
Giovanni throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Takala trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Giovanni managing to control the position.
Takala wants to stand but Giovanni has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Giovanni wants to sweep here but Takala controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Giovanni looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Takala is defending well. Giovanni quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Takala has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Giovanni celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Suman Giovanni!

Event: Openweight MMA 8
Date: Mar 14, 2020

#R1#
Agus misses with a wild combination. #CL#
Agus gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Agus working aggressively here.
Agus prevents a takedown attempt there. #TD#
Agus jumps guard and drags Alejandro to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Alejandro sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Agus is trying to control the position but Alejandro postures up. #T1#
Alejandro throws a big elbow that misses.
Alejandro wants to pass the guard but Agus is keeping the position.
Alejandro trying to control but Agus is working from the bottom.
Agus will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Alejandro passes into half guard.
Agus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Alejandro is working away from the top position though.
Agus wants to get back to full guard.
Agus keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Agus flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Alejandro trying to control the action but Agus is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Agus plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Agus tries to clinch up
and Alejandro counters with a straight right hand.
Alejandro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alejandro misses with a low kick.
Alejandro fails to land with a series of punches. #T3#
Alejandro looks to land a right hand but Agus moved out of range.
Agus appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Alejandro keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2#
Alejandro clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Agus fails to land.
Agus is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Alejandro to keep the fight standing.
Alejandro jumps guard but Agus stands there with Alejandro around his waist. Alejandro gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Alejandro wants to break the clinch but can't.
Agus jumps guard but Alejandro stands there with Agus around his waist. Agus gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roman Agus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Agus on the inside.
Alejandro tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Agus just stands there and leans against the cage.#T4#
The referee calls for Agus to work. #TD2#
Alejandro pulls Agus into guard. #SU#
Agus stands up and waves to Alejandro to follow him.
Nice takedown defense from Agus. No joy for Alejandro on that attempt.
Agus tries to score a power double leg takedown but Alejandro sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Agus somewhat.
Alejandro throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Agus's waist but Agus gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alejandro off to one side.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alejandro defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Agus.
Alejandro throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Agus's waist but Agus gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alejandro off to one side.
Agus seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Alejandro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Agus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Roman Agus will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Agus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Agus shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Alejandro defends it nicely.
Agus lands a head kick. Alejandro smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Agus fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Alejandro .
Alejandro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Agus at a distance.
No luck for Alejandro with that takedown attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Agus misses its target.
Alejandro stuffs the takedown attempt from Agus. Agus gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roman Agus. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Agus or perhaps it was just good defense by Alejandro , which made it look bad.
Alejandro is looking for the big counter here.
No luck for Alejandro with that takedown attempt.
Alejandro tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Agus swivels and escapes.
Alejandro with a poor takedown #CL#
and Agus counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Agus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Agus clinches with his opponent.
Agus slowing the pace effectively.#TD#
Agus ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Agus no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Alejandro wants to pass the guard but Agus is keeping the position.#T2#
Agus wants to sweep but no luck.
Agus keeping moving, preventing Alejandro from controlling successfully.
Agus 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.
Alejandro slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Agus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Agus is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T3#
Alejandro is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Agus's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Agus's back!
Agus tries to escape the position. #SUB2#
Alejandro working for the choke. #SUB2#
Alejandro looking for the choke but no joy.
Alejandro really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Agus.#T4#
Agus trying to control the hands but Alejandro breaks the grip.
What can Agus do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
I really don't envy Agus right now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Agus is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Roman Agus will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Agus throws a body punch but Alejandro moves out of range.
Alejandro shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Agus as he avoids it easily.
Agus fails with a takedown attempt.
Alejandro shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Agus as he avoids it easily.
Agus seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Alejandro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alejandro changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Agus tries to avoid it but Alejandro manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Agus to the ground. Agus escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Roman Agus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jessie Alejandro .
Agus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Agus dives in for a single leg takedown but Alejandro sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Agus instigates a clinch.
Alejandro tries to break free but Agus pushes him back against the cage.
Alejandro goes for a takedown in the clinch but Agus prevents it.
Agus goes for a takedown in the clinch but Alejandro prevents it. #T1#
Agus tries to work over Alejandro 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Agus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Agus avoids the head kick by Alejandro .
Agus tries to counter by clinching up but Alejandro breaks away and moves out of range.
A head kick from Agus lands but Alejandro takes it in his stride.
Alejandro slips a jab and a cross from Agus.
Roman Agus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Agus stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Agus wants it to stay on the feet.
Agus wants to clinch
and Alejandro counters with a left and a right that stings Agus.
Agus shoots in for a takedown but Alejandro shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alejandro avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T2##CL#
Agus clinches with his opponent.
Alejandro goes for a takedown in the clinch but Agus prevents it. #BC#
Agus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Agus tries to clinch up.
Roman Agus is winning the standup battle so far.
Agus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alejandro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Agus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Agus fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Agus has closed the distance and engaged Alejandro in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Alejandro ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Alejandro no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Alejandro lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T3#
Alejandro postures up.
Agus wants to sweep but no luck.
Agus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Alejandro throwing strikes but missing.
Agus keeping full guard, as Alejandro tries to pass.
Alejandro postures up.
Agus tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Agus is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Alejandro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Agus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Agus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alejandro .
Alejandro controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Alejandro pushes Agus up against the cage in a clinch.
Jessie Alejandro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roman Agus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Agus stalling.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roman Agus!

Event: Openweight MMA 8
Date: Mar 14, 2020

#R1#
Aquila keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Amram scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Aquila dives in for a single leg takedown but Amram sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Amram dives in for a single leg takedown but Aquila sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Aquila misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Aquila fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Amram enables Aquila to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Amram manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Amram wants to control but Aquila passes easily into half guard.
Aquila wants to free his trapped foot but Amram is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Aquila controlling the action here.
Aquila seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Amram does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Amram is trying to maintain the position but Aquila is very close to passing his half guard.
Aquila is trying to control. Amram wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Aquila is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Amram doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Aquila. #SUB2#
Aquila is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Amram sees it coming and defends easily.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Amram tries to kick Aquila off but Aquila keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Aquila thows a huge punch but Amram dodges it nicely.
Amram knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Aquila on the ground.
Aquila is nestled in close to Amram, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Amram is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Aquila missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
Amram is not content to let Aquila control the position.
Aquila not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Amram has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aquila is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Aquila is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Amram defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Aquila seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Amram does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Amram is looking to improve his position.
Aquila seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Amram does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Amram shoots for a takedown but Aquila saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ittai Amram. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Aquila shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Amram manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Amram lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Aquila looking for a triangle here. Amram is fighting it but it looks tight! Aquila pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Amram is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Snorri Aquila!

Event: Openweight MMA 8
Date: Mar 14, 2020

#R1#
Soso throws a nice head kick! #CUT2#
It looks like Lehel Bartasz has been cut.
Soso misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bartasz.
Bartasz tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Soso manages to circle out of the way.#TD2#
Soso closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Soso is thwarting Bartasz's attempts to control the position.
Bartasz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bartasz trying to control from the bottom.
Soso controlling the action here.
Soso is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bartasz!
Bartasz tries to hold on but Soso pushes him away.
Soso looking to ground and pound but Bartasz is blocking nicely. #T1#
Bartasz is working to get back to half guard.
Bartasz 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.
Soso looking to finish with strikes here!
Soso wants to control the pace but Bartasz is squirming around nicely.
Bartasz is in all sorts of trouble here.
Soso tries to control but Bartasz wriggling away.
Bartasz tries to hold on but Soso postures up.
Bartasz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Soso looking to ground and pound but Bartasz is blocking nicely.
Soso throws some wild stikes that Bartasz manages to avoid easily.
Bartasz blocking the ground and pound.
Soso controlling the pace for now.
Bartasz has given up his back here. #SUB2#
Soso is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Soso biding his time, looking for the opening. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Bartasz's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Bartasz trying to control the position but Soso manages to sink in the hooks.
Bartasz is trying to get back to his feet but Soso has full control of the position and if anything, Bartasz has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Soso trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Soso controlling from the back.
Bartasz is really stuck here. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Soso is looking to control Bartasz but Bartasz is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Bartasz trying to control the action but Soso just sinks the hooks in.
I really don't envy Bartasz right now.
Soso trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Soso really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Bartasz.
Bartasz trying to control the hands but Soso breaks the grip.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
I really don't envy Bartasz right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ewart Soso dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lehel Bartasz's cut.
That's time! Bartasz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Soso closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES#
Bartasz sneaks out the side door and pushes Soso away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#TD2#
Soso closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bartasz is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Soso has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Bartasz prevents Soso from improving position.
Bartasz tries to buck Soso off but Soso is having none of it.
An elbow from Soso crashes against the mat.
Soso trying to control the position but Bartasz is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soso is trying to ground and pound but Bartasz uses the momentary lack of control by Soso to regain half guard.
Ewart Soso has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Soso wants to advance to full mount but Bartasz doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #SUB#
Soso got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bartasz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Soso has managed to get both his arms back between Bartasz's legs - danger averted.
Bartasz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Soso throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Soso accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bartasz wants to control but Soso passes easily into half guard.
Soso is keen to just control but Bartasz is a slippery customer.
Bartasz wants to control but Soso is keeping busy.
Soso not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bartasz trying to hold on to Soso's head to control him but Soso postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Soso has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Soso pushes Bartasz away with a front kick.
Bartasz misses with a takedown
and Soso counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Soso stuffs the takedown attempt from Bartasz. Bartasz gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Soso shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Soso showed some decent athleticism there. #ES#
Bartasz has one foot on Soso's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Soso circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Soso - that will leave a mark!
Soso goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bartasz tries to clinch up.
Soso scores with a three punch combo! #TD2#
Soso gets the takedown into side control. #ROC2#
Bartasz is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Soso wants to control but Bartasz is keeping him busy. #SU2#
Soso stands up and beckons Bartasz to his feet.
Bartasz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Soso as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lehel Bartasz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Soso pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bartasz back to the cage. Soso follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ewart Soso showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lehel Bartasz's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Soso scores with a punch to the head.
Ewart Soso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Soso.
Bartasz looks for a takedown but Soso sprawls well.
Soso wants to counter with a clinch but Bartasz pushes him away.
Soso throws a leg kick which misses Bartasz's front leg but catches the back leg as Bartasz tries to avoid it.
Soso avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Soso is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bartasz.
Soso looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bartasz doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Soso to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lehel Bartasz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Soso takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Left hook, right uppercut from Soso. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Soso has knocked Bartasz down with a huge combo! Soso steps away and waves a wobbly Bartasz back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Oh Bartasz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lehel Bartasz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Soso dives in and scores a takedown into Bartasz's guard.
Bartasz wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Soso manages to pass to side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!#REVR#
Bartasz is looking to improve his position.
Bartasz seems to have got his legs back now.
Soso wants to pass the guard but Bartasz is defending well.
Soso is looking to take a break and control but Bartasz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2##SUB2#
Soso looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bartasz tries to roll over but Soso keeps him under control.#SUB#
Bartasz actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Bartasz is looking to improve his position.
Soso slows the pace down in half guard.
Soso wants to pass the guard but Bartasz is defending well.
Soso thows a huge punch but Bartasz dodges it nicely.
Bartasz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Soso is working away from the top position though.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bartasz wants to control the action here but instead Soso manages to pass to full mount! #SUB2#
Soso is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Bartasz has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Bartasz!
Soso wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bartasz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Bartasz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bartasz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ewart Soso!

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