Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: GKNY 101-Durden vs Shamkhalaev
Date: Nov 19, 2016

#R1#
Palhares uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rodriguez .
Rodriguez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Palhares.
That kick from Palhares tenderised Rodriguez 's leg. Rodriguez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Palhares throws an overhand right that lands on Rodriguez 's shoulder, as Rodriguez tries to avoid the shot.
A cross from Palhares lands.#KD#
Rodriguez drops Palhares with a nice combination! Rodriguez dives into Palhares's guard, looking to finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Rodriguez sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Palhares doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Rodriguez paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Palhares - great work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lucifer Palhares!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Lucifer Palhares waved his t-shirt featuring Conviction's logo in front of the cameras.

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

#R1#
Kasongo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Wijnbergen manages to avoid it.
We've been told by Van Wijnbergen's head coaches at Unicorn Powered Fighting that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Joels Van Wijnbergen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Wijnbergen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Van Wijnbergen connects with a solid leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kasongo throws a hook to the side of Van Wijnbergen's head but Van Wijnbergen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van Wijnbergen clobbers Kasongo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Van Wijnbergen throws an off balance right hand
and Kasongo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kasongo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Wijnbergen was well out of range. Poor timing from Kasongo.
Kasongo walks straight into a right hand from Van Wijnbergen - that's dropped him! Van Wijnbergen jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Kasongo from any more punishment! Kasongo complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Joels Van Wijnbergen!

Event: HFC 285 Yiftos vs Klitschko
Date: Oct 29, 2016

#R1#
Fame throws a lazy right hand but Gukepshev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gukepshev on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gukepshev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fame.
Fame seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Fame throws a series of punches but Gukepshev avoids them all with ease.
Gukepshev bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Gukepshev misses with a body punch
and Fame counters with a slapping leg kick.
Gukepshev defending well as Fame loads up on a big left hand.
Fame showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gukepshev.
Fame throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Good exchange - Fame coming out on top.
Gukepshev walks into a stiff left hand from Fame.
Gukepshev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fame.
Nice body punch from Fame.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gukepshev lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT2#
It looks like Lil Fame has been cut.
Fame misses with a straight right. #T1#
Gukepshev throws a wild body kick that Fame sees coming a mile off.
Fame tried to counter with a leg kick but Gukepshev avoided it.
Fame's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gukepshev connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fame scrambles back to his feet.
Gukepshev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fame.
Fame tries to bum rush Gukepshev with a series of wild strikes but Gukepshev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gukepshev throws a lazy uppercut
and Fame counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grigory Gukepshev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fame misses with a hook. Gukepshev ducked under it nicely.
Gukepshev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fame lands a jab.
Gukepshev swings for the body but Fame moves out of range.
Fame avoids the body shot from Gukepshev.
Fame is looking for a counter combo.
Gukepshev pushes Fame away with a front kick.
Jab from Gukepshev.
A big left from Gukepshev misses.
Gukepshev throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gukepshev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fame was well out of range. Poor timing from Gukepshev.
Fame pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gukepshev back to the cage. Fame follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fame pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gukepshev misses the jab.
Gukepshev lets loose with a powerful body kick. Fame will feel that in the morning.
Gukepshev scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gukepshev, right into the meat.
Gukepshev works Fame's body with a nice hook.
Gukepshev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gukepshev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fame to score with a decent uppercut.
Gukepshev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gukepshev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fame.
Fame blocks a jab.
Gukepshev looks to score with a jab to the body but Fame is just out of range.
It looked like Fame was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Fame cracks Gukepshev with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gukepshev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fame throws out the jab.
Gukepshev takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T3#
A combination from Fame does no damage.
Gukepshev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fame.
Gukepshev tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fame moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT2#
Lil Fame's cut is getting worse.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fame. Gukepshev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fame looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fame misses with a series of wild punches.
Gukepshev is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fame with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Gukepshev misses the target.
Fame lands a two punch combo.
Gukepshev misses the jab.
Fame is looking to counter the offense by Gukepshev and move into the clinch.
Fame lands with a straight right. Gukepshev didn't see that one coming.
Gukepshev throws a push kick but Fame slaps the foot to one side.
Decent striking displayed by Gukepshev there.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gukepshev throws a hook to the side of Fame's head but Fame sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Fame was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Fame looks to land a right hand but Gukepshev moved out of range.
Gukepshev scores with a nice head shot.
Gukepshev connects with a nice looking jab. #CUT2#
Lil Fame's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Gukepshev throws a head kick that misses
and Fame counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fame motions for Gukepshev to come forward. Fame throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gukepshev gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gukepshev scores with a spinning back kick!
Fame is breathing heavily.
Fame ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fame ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gukepshev moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gukepshev digs a good hook to Fame's body.
Nice uppercut lands for Gukepshev. That snapped Fame's head back. #CUT2#
Jeez, Lil Fame's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Fame takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Lil Fame's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Grigory Gukepshev!
Grigory Gukepshev decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GKNY 96 - Durden vs Kinshaw
Date: Oct 22, 2016

#R1#
Palhares shoots in for a double leg but PO sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
PO throws a series of punches but Palhares moves out of range.
Palhares misses with a hook. PO ducked under it nicely.
Palhares looks to land a combination. PO sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
We've been informed that PO has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
PO stuffs the takedown.
Palhares throws a leg kick which misses PO's front leg but catches the back leg as PO tries to avoid it.
Palhares misses with a body shot.
PO follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Palhares throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The fighters circling - PO throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Palhares shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucifer Palhares. That's going to take a lot out of him.
PO avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Palhares swings and misses with a hook to the body.
PO scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Palhares doesn't seem bothered though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Palhares misses with a telegraphed body shot
and PO counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
PO fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Palhares has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Palhares misses with a body shot.
PO lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Palhares moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A slow jab from Palhares misses its intended target.
Palhares looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? PO is fending him off so far but Palhares persists. Nope, PO circles away and we're back to standing.
Palhares misses with a hook to the body
and PO counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#
Palhares is rocked!
PO feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Palhares collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). IL PO!
A relieved looking IL PO thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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

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

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

Event: HFC 282 Artist vs Rock
Date: Oct 08, 2016

#R1#
Klitschko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Gukepshev to counter with a crisp jab.
Klitschko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Grigory Gukepshev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gukepshev avoids the body shot from Klitschko.
It looked like Gukepshev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gukepshev tries to move into range but Klitschko moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice shot lands for Gukepshev.
Gukepshev misses with a looping left.
No joy there for Klitschko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gukepshev lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Klitschko has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Klitschko and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Klitschko! But no joy.
Klitschko looks to score with a jab to the body but Gukepshev is just out of range.
Klitschko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gukepshev's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Klitschko connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gukepshev scrambles back to his feet.
Gukepshev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Klitschko.
Klitschko's coach down at Tōshi was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Klitschko's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A shot to the body from Gukepshev misses
and Klitschko counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klitschko avoids a kick to the body.
Gukepshev lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A big left from Gukepshev misses.
As Gukepshev backs off Klitschko throws a huge counter combo but Gukepshev manages to avoid it all.
Klitschko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T1#
Gukepshev throws a hook to the side of Klitschko's head but Klitschko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Klitschko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gukepshev counters with a stiff right hand.
Gukepshev does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gukepshev dodges the punch combination from Klitschko.
Klitschko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gukepshev circles away quickly and effectively.
A counter left hand to the body from Gukepshev misses its target.
Gukepshev swings widly with a right hand
and Klitschko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gukepshev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gukepshev swings for the body but Klitschko moves out of range.
Gukepshev avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A jab lands there for Klitschko.
Gukepshev scores with a one two! Klitschko had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Klitschko lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gukepshev takes a step back to recover.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gukepshev throws a jab but it's blocked by Klitschko.
Klitschko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Klitschko has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gukepshev misses with a straight right. #T2#
Klitschko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Klitschko misses with a few strikes there.
Gukepshev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gukepshev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Klitschko takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Klitschko shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gukepshev eats them both and turns towards Klitschko to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Gukepshev takes a kick to the side of the head.
Gukepshev misses with a double jab
and Klitschko counters with a nice body shot.
Gukepshev throws a right hand that misses
and Klitschko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Klitschko throws a jab but it's blocked by Gukepshev.
Klitschko throws out a loose jab but Gukepshev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gukepshev throws a shot from downtown. Klitschko moves away and avoids it.
Klitschko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gukepshev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3#
Gukepshev throws a nice looking combination but Klitschko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gukepshev lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Klitschko throws a nice looking combination but Gukepshev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Klitschko blocks a jab.
Klitschko lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gukepshev at a distance.
Klitschko cracks Gukepshev with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Klitschko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Klitschko lands with an uppercut that bounces Gukepshev off the cage and back into range.
Gukepshev loads up on a big right hand but Klitschko slips the punch.
Klitschko throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gukepshev.
Klitschko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gukepshev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Good standup being displayed there by Gukepshev as he connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gukepshev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Klitschko moves away.
Klitschko connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Klitschko misses with a straight right.
Gukepshev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Klitschko. #T4#
Klitschko has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Klitschko there as he acknowledges the shot.
Klitschko ducks under a wild hook from Gukepshev.
Klitschko is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gukepshev had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Klitschko feints a jab promting Gukepshev to slip. Klitschko then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gukepshev slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Klitschko looks to land a combination but Gukepshev avoids it well.
Klitschko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Klitschko lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gukepshev at a distance.
Klitschko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gukepshev swings for the body but Klitschko moves out of range.
Gukepshev misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gukepshev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Klitschko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Klitschko throws a nice looking combination but Gukepshev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gukepshev gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Klitschko.
Gukepshev cracks Klitschko with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yegor Klitschko dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Klitschko.
Klitschko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gukepshev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice defenses there by Klitschko.
Klitschko scores with a body shot.
Klitschko lands a glancing blow to the side of Gukepshev's head.
Klitschko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gukepshev throws a body shot but no joy.
Klitschko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gukepshev moves out of range of the body kick from Klitschko.
Klitschko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gukepshev.
Klitschko cracks Gukepshev with an open hand slap.
Gukepshev looks to land a right hand but Klitschko moved out of range.
A combination from Klitschko does no damage.
Klitschko fakes the leg kick and cracks Gukepshev in the body.
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!
Gukepshev throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gukepshev avoids the head kick by Klitschko.
Gukepshev throws a lazy right hand but Klitschko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Klitschko darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Klitschko scores with a body shot.
Klitschko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gukepshev scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Klitschko doesn't seem bothered though.
Yegor Klitschko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gukepshev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gukepshev misses the shot to the body.
Gukepshev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Klitschko.
Klitschko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gukepshev was well out of range. Poor timing from Klitschko.
Gukepshev lands a right hook to the body.
Gukepshev ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Klitschko is breathing heavily.
Good leg kick by Gukepshev there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Klitschko takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the body from Gukepshev misses
and Klitschko counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gukepshev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gukepshev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yegor Klitschko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice jab there from Gukepshev.
Klitschko ducks under a wild hook from Gukepshev.
Gukepshev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Klitschko staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Klitschko on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Klitschko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gukepshev throws a right hand that misses
and Klitschko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Klitschko throws a nice looking combination but Gukepshev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gukepshev throws a body shot but no joy.
Klitschko throws a counter combo.
Klitschko stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Klitschko connects with an inside leg kick.#T3#
Gukepshev misses with a two punch combination.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Gukepshev might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Klitschko tried to score with a low kick but Gukepshev checks it.
Gukepshev misses with a jab to the body
and Gukepshev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Klitschko slips under a jab.
A head kick misses from Klitschko.
Klitschko lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Klitschko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Klitschko. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Klitschko throws a jab but it's blocked by Gukepshev.
Gukepshev lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gukepshev pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The fighters circling - Klitschko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Klitschko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Klitschko throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Klitschko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Gukepshev stuns Klitschko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T4#
Klitschko throws a head kick but Gukepshev moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gukepshev throws a hook but Klitschko blocks it.
Gukepshev listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Klitschko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gukepshev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Klitschko avoids the body shot from Gukepshev.
Klitschko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gukepshev was well out of range. Poor timing from Klitschko.
Gukepshev is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Gukepshev just misses with a punch to the body.
Klitschko throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Gukepshev lands a body shot.
Gukepshev ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Klitschko lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gukepshev takes a step back to recover.
Gukepshev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Klitschko.
A little jabbing left from Klitschko on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gukepshev misses with an uppercut.
Klitschko swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Yegor Klitschko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Gukepshev throws a push kick but Klitschko slaps the foot to one side.
Klitschko lands with a nice combination. Gukepshev backs away looking to recover.
Gukepshev misses with a hook.
A clash of legs there as Klitschko blocks the low kick.
Gukepshev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Klitschko.
Klitschko lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Klitschko throws a nice outside leg kick.
Klitschko slips under a jab from Gukepshev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klitschko scores with a spinning back kick!
Klitschko goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Gukepshev will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Gukepshev throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Klitschko throws a jab when Gukepshev was well out of range.
A quick step to the side and Gukepshev tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gukepshev goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Klitschko is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T1#
Klitschko throws a lazy right hand but Gukepshev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Klitschko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gukepshev scores with a crisp jab that stopped Klitschko in his tracks.
Klitschko throws a looping overhand right but Gukepshev ducks down to avoid it.
Klitschko scores with a jab to the body.
Gukepshev scores with a push kick.
Klitschko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gukepshev throws an overhand right that lands on Klitschko's shoulder, as Klitschko tries to avoid the shot.
Klitschko moves forwards but Gukepshev connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Klitschko ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gukepshev just misses with a punch to the body.
Klitschko lands with a kick to the ribs.
Gukepshev digs a good body shot into Klitschko's ribs.
Klitschko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gukepshev manages to avoid it.
Gukepshev scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Grigory Gukepshev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Klitschko is looking to land body kicks.
Klitschko moves away from the strike by Gukepshev.
Klitschko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gukepshev jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Klitschko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Klitschko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A leg kick checked by Klitschko.
Gukepshev thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Klitschko if he has to take too many more of those.
Klitschko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gukepshev scores with a jab. Klitschko acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Klitschko looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gukepshev is looking to counter punch.
Klitschko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Klitschko misses with a looping right.
Klitschko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gukepshev throws out the jab. #T3#
Gukepshev scores with a punch to the head.
Gukepshev throws a body shot but no joy.
Gukepshev throws a combination that misses
and Klitschko counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Klitschko darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gukepshev falls off balance throwing a combination
and Klitschko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gukepshev takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Yegor Klitschko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Klitschko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gukepshev dodges the punch combination from Klitschko.
Klitschko looks to land a combination but Gukepshev avoids it well.
Gukepshev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Klitschko.
Gukepshev has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Klitschko.
Klitschko delivers a nice body kick.#T4#
Gukepshev misses the shot to the body.
Klitschko throws a series of punches but Gukepshev moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gukepshev misses with a jab to the body
letting Klitschko counter with a right hand.
Gukepshev throws a jab but it's blocked by Klitschko.
A big left from Gukepshev misses.
Gukepshev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Klitschko.
Gukepshev scores with a hook to the body. Klitschko takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gukepshev gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gukepshev throws a hook but Klitschko avoids it easily.
Klitschko swings for the body but Gukepshev moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Gukepshev misses its target.
Klitschko displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A leg kick checked by Klitschko.
Gukepshev gets cracked there but stands up to it.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yegor Klitschko!
A relieved looking Yegor Klitschko thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Helsinki Fighting League: 35
Date: Sep 25, 2016

#R1#
Kasongo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Runnisto swivels and escapes.
Runnisto fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kasongo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Runnisto throws out the jab.
A nice side step and Kasongo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kasongo misses with a jab to the body
and Runnisto counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Iikka Runnisto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Runnisto, as that shot connected.
Kasongo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Runnisto takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Runnisto throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Kasongo counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Runnisto! #ES#
Runnisto throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Runnisto cracks Kasongo with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Iikka Runnisto!
A relieved looking Iikka Runnisto thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: GKNY 90 - Fist v Defoe 2
Date: Sep 17, 2016

#R1#
Payne misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Palhares scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Payne doesn't seem bothered though.
Payne with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A jab from Palhares does it's job there.
Payne's corner calls for a 1-2. Payne obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Payne falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Palhares counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB2#
Palhares is trying to work for a kimura but Payne is defending well.
Payne is trying to stand up here but Palhares is controlling him well.
Palhares is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Payne keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Palhares tries to pass to full mount but Payne defends it.
Payne keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Payne is concentrating on defense, preventing Palhares from advancing position.
Palhares takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Payne knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Palhares on the ground.
Payne moves into full guard.
Palhares trying to control but Payne is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Palhares advances to half guard.
Payne tries to get to full guard but Palhares has control of the leg.
Payne's coaches at The Factory have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Payne is looking to escape.
Palhares throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Payne is looking for a sweep. Palhares is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Palhares sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Payne defending well though. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Palhares moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Payne is looking to slow Palhares down with leg kicks.
Payne's jab looks to have found its range, popping Palhares under the eye.
Payne cracks Palhares with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Payne loads up on a big right hand but Palhares slips the punch.
Payne cracks Palhares with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Max Payne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Payne looks to throw the jab but Palhares is out of range.
Palhares lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Payne misses the jab.
Palhares throws a poor cross that misses
and Palhares takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Palhares takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#ROC#
Palhares is rocked!
Payne feints a jab and as Palhares dips his head, Payne unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Palhares right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Palhares falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Payne smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Max Payne!
Our winner, Max Payne, 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: Helsinki Fighting League: 33
Date: Sep 17, 2016

#R1#
Kasongo blocks a head kick by Kamenov.
Kamenov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kasongos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kamenov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kamenov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kamenov lands with an overhand left.
Kamenov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kamenov misses with a head kick.
Kamenov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kasongo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kamenov tries a head kick but it misses.
And Kasongo tries to counter it with a takedown but Kamenov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenov avoids the body shot from Kasongo.
Kamenov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kamenov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kamenov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Kamenov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kamenov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Kasongo misses.
Kamenov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kasongo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Grisha Kamenov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kasongo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kamenov - the referee stops the clock and Kasongo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kamenov. Kasongo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kamenov throws a head kick that misses.
A lazy left from Kamenov finds it's target.
Kamenov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kamenov looks to land a combination but Kasongo avoids it well.
Kasongo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kasongo throws a series of punches but Kamenov moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Kamenov.
Kamenov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kasongo throws out the jab.
Kamenov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kamenov throws a counter high kick but Kasongo was just alert enough to avoid it.#T2#
Kasongo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kamenov.
Kasongo misses with a body shot
and Kamenov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kasongo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kamenov pinned against the cage. Kamenov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kasongo avoids the head kick by Kamenov.
Kamenov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slow jab from Kamenov misses its intended target.
Kasongo misses with a hook. Kamenov ducked under it nicely.
Kamenov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kasongo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kamenov throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Kasongo counters with a takedown into side control. #T3#
Kamenov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Still in half guard, Kasongo seems content to control.#SUB#
Kamenov looking for submissions off his back.
Kamenov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kamenov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kasongo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Still in half guard, Kasongo seems content to control.
Kamenov wants to get back to full guard.
Kasongo stalling away here and it's allowed Kamenov to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Kasongo throws an elbow that misses. Kamenov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kasongo's guard. Nice move by Kamenov!#REVR#
Kamenov's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4#
Kasongo keeping moving, preventing Kamenov from controlling successfully.
Kamenov tries to stand but Kasongo is controlling from the bottom.
Kamenov trying to control the position from guard on top but Kasongo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kamenov is really struggling to control Kasongo but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Kamenov has gone for a leg lock! Kasongo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kamenov's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Kamenov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kasongo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kasongo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kasongo connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grisha Kamenov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Kamenov throws a head kick that misses.
Kasongo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've been told by Kamenov's head coaches at Crucible that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kamenov scoring well with a low kick there.
Kamenov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kasongo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Grisha Kamenov is winning the standup battle so far.
Kasongo blocks a head kick by Kamenov.
Kasongo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kamenov lands a two punch combo.
Kamenov misses with a double jab.
Kamenov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kasongo.
Kasongo blocks a head kick by Kamenov.
Kamenov throws an overhand right that lands on Kasongo's shoulder, as Kasongo tries to avoid the shot.
Grisha Kamenov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kamenov misses with a head kick. #T1#
Kasongo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kamenov to score with a decent uppercut.
Kasongo slips a jab from Kamenov.
Kasongo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kamenov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And Kamenov counters with a quick kick to the body but Kasongo blocks it.
Kamenov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kasongo feints the counter takedown.
Kasongo blocks a head kick by Kamenov.
Kasongo scores with a jab. Kamenov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kamenov misses with a head kick.
Kamenov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kasongo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kamenov tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kamenov throws a series of punches but Kasongo moves out of range.
Kamenov slips under a jab from Kasongo.
Kamenov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Kamenov.
Kamenov tries a head kick but it misses.
Kamenov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kasongo with the counter takedown but Kamenov avoids it easily.
Kasongo takes a kick to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kasongo just misses with a punch to the body.
Grisha Kamenov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kasongo avoids the head kick by Kamenov.
Kamenov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kasongo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kasongo looks to score with a jab to the body but Kamenov is just out of range.
Kasongo swings for the body but Kamenov moves out of range.
Kamenov throws a nice head kick!
Kasongo throws a body shot but no joy.
Kamenov throws a counter high kick but Kasongo was just alert enough to avoid it.
Kamenov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kasongo can do to turn this around?
Kamenov throws a series of punches but Kasongo moves out of range.
Kasongo feints the counter takedown.
Kasongo throws a right and a left that Kamenov avoids nicely. #T3#
Kasongo throws a body punch but Kamenov moves out of range.
Kasongo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kamenov rather than just go for the knockout.
A head kick misses from Kamenov.
Kamenov looks to land a left hand but Kasongo moved out of range nicely.
Kasongo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kamenov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A nice side step and Kasongo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kamenov tries a head kick but it misses.
Kamenov misses with a head kick.
Kasongo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kamenov defends it well.
Kamenov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kasongo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kasongo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kasongo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kamenov throws a head kick that misses.
Kasongo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kamenov scores with a spinning back kick!
Kamenov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kasongo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T4#
Kamenov takes one to the side of the head.
A head kick from Kamenov lands but Kasongo takes it in his stride.
Kasongo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kamenov.
Kasongo missing with a left hand there. Kamenov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kamenov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kasongo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kamenov was well out of range. Poor timing from Kasongo.
Kamenov lands with a kick to the temple. Kasongo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Good leg kick by Kamenov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kamenov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kasongo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kasongo throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grisha Kamenov dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kasongo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kamenov moves away.
Kamenov misses with a two punch combination.
Kasongo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kasongo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kamenov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kamenov throws a head kick but Kasongo moves out of range.
Kamenov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kamenov throws a push kick but Kasongo slaps the foot to one side.
Kasongo connects with a body shot.
Kamenov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kasongo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Kasongo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kamenov tries a head kick but it misses.
Kasongo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kamenov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kasongo. #T1#
Kasongo blocks a head kick by Kamenov.
Kasongo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kasongo misses the shot to the body.
Kasongo blocks a head kick by Kamenov.
Kasongo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kamenov misses with a leg kick.
A nice side step and Kasongo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kamenov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kamenov misses with a right hand #TD2#
so Kasongo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kasongo trying to control but Kamenov is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kasongo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kasongo wants to control from the top but Kamenov keeps moving. #T2#
Kasongo stands up over Kamenov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kamenov looking to control. #SUB#
Kamenov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kasongo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kasongo looking to pass the guard.
Kamenov keeping moving, preventing Kasongo from controlling successfully.
Kasongo is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kasongo wants to pass the guard but Kamenov is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kamenov working for a triangle but Kasongo defends it easily. #T3#
Kasongo throws a big elbow that misses.
Kamenov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kamenov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kasongo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Kamenov has his foot on Kasongo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kasongo works his way back into a safe position though.
Kasongo connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Kamenov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kasongo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kamenov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kasongo throwing strikes but missing.
Kasongo trying to control but Kamenov is working from the bottom. #T4#
Kasongo trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kamenov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Kamenov trying to control the position from guard on top but Kasongo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Kamenov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kasongo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kasongo has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Kamenov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Luis Kasongo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Kamenov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grisha Kamenov!
A relieved looking Grisha Kamenov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 09, 2016

#R1#
Gukepshev throws a hook to the side of Rockamole's head but Rockamole sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rockamole steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Rockamole goes for a double leg but Gukepshev avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gukepshev continues to drive forward.
Gukepshev throws an off balance right hand
and Rockamole counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Rockamole throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rockamole, right into the meat.
Gukepshev pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rockamole is out of range and Gukepshev settles back down.
Gukepshev misses with an uppercut. Rockamole saw that one coming.
Rockamole with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rockamole digs a good body shot into Gukepshev's ribs.
Gukepshev throws a looping overhand right but Rockamole ducks down to avoid it.
Rockamole lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Rockamole lands with a right hand.
Gukepshev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rockamole. #TD2#
Rockamole is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gukepshev's half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rockamole wants to control but Gukepshev is keeping him busy. #T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Gukepshev manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gukepshev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rockamole.
Rockamole stopping the sweep attempt from Gukepshev.
Rockamole throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gukepshev works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rockamole throwing strikes from guard but Gukepshev blocks nicely.
Rockamole lands a couple of digs.
Gukepshev has his hands on Rockamole's head, controlling the position.
Rockamole trying to control but Gukepshev is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rockamole postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gukepshev trying to keep a closed guard but Rockamole is proving a slippery customer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rockamole accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rockamole trying to control the position from guard on top but Gukepshev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Grigory Gukepshev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gukepshev ducks under a wild hook from Rockamole.
Rockamole drops his hands momentarily and Gukepshev takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rockamole bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab by Gukepshev.#CUT#
It looks like Hantu Rockamole has been cut.
Nice body punch from Rockamole.
A lazy left from Rockamole finds it's target.#TD2#
Rockamole dives in and scores a takedown into Gukepshev's guard.#T3#
Gukepshev is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rockamole is controlling him.
Rockamole postures up and lands a big shot to Gukepshev's brow.
Rockamole wants to control from the top but Gukepshev keeps moving.
Rockamole throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gukepshev works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rockamole throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gukepshev works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rockamole pushing down on Gukepshev's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rockamole stops Gukepshev from getting back to his feet.
Rockamole throwing shots but Gukepshev is blocking nicely.
Rockamole is trying to control the action in half guard but Gukepshev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rockamole frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rockamole wants to control the pace but Gukepshev is squirming around nicely.
Gukepshev wants to hold on but Rockamole pushes him away.
Rockamole controlling from the full mount.
Rockamole scoring with strikes but Gukepshev is staying in there.
Gukepshev can't escape the position.
Gukepshev is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hantu Rockamole dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hantu Rockamole's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Gukepshev takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rockamole ducks under a wild hook from Gukepshev.
Gukepshev connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rockamole shoots in and drives through. Gukepshev sprawls well.
A big right from Gukepshev misses.
Gukepshev throws a hook to the side of Rockamole's head but Rockamole sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice side step and Rockamole releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rockamole with a nice cross.
A big right from Gukepshev misses.
Rockamole cracks Gukepshev with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rockamole throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rockamole throws a wild body kick that Gukepshev sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockamole scores with the left hand. Gukepshev knows he should have avoided that one.
Gukepshev swings for the body but Rockamole moves out of range.
Rockamole with the counter takedown but Gukepshev avoids it easily.
Rockamole scores with a kick to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rockamole misses with a body kick.
Hantu Rockamole seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gukepshev takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rockamole has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T1#
Rockamole thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gukepshev if he has to take too many more of those.
Rockamole with a jab.
Gukepshev blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Gukepshev misses the target.
A countering left hand to the body from Rockamole misses.
The fighters circling - Gukepshev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gukepshev is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rockamole connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gukepshev. Gukepshev circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rockamole throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Grigory Gukepshev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rockamole with a hook.
Gukepshev misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rockamole makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Gukepshev takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rockamole tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gukepshev defends well and Rockamole ends up having to push Gukepshev into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rockamole throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A punch combination from Gukepshev misses.
It seemed like Rockamole was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rockamole motions for Gukepshev to come forward. Rockamole throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Gukepshev looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rockamole dips to his left and cracks Gukepshev with an uppercut!
Rockamole connects with a nice looking jab.
Rockamole lands with a good body shot.#TD2#
Gukepshev tries to sprawl but Rockamole drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Gukepshev is refusing to be controlled, as Rockamole sits in half guard.
Gukepshev wants to get back to his feet.
Gukepshev is holding on to half guard well.
Hantu Rockamole has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rockamole controlling the action here.#T3#
Gukepshev is staying active underneath Rockamole, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gukepshev trying to control but Rockamole postures up.
Rockamole thows a huge punch but Gukepshev dodges it nicely.
Rockamole is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gukepshev, right into the meat.
Gukepshev misses with a hook
and Rockamole makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rockamole lands a jab to Gukepshev's midsection.#T4#
Rockamole slips under a jab.
Rockamole misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gukepshev.
Rockamole throws a body shot but no joy.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rockamole.
Gukepshev scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rockamole misses with a double jab.
Gukepshev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rockamole keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rockamole ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gukepshev moves away.
Rockamole misses with a wild body shot.
Gukepshev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rockamole has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rockamole fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rockamole is looking to slow Gukepshev down with leg kicks.
Rockamole throws a hook but Gukepshev avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hantu Rockamole showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hantu Rockamole's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Gukepshev misses with a lunging right hand
and Rockamole counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rockamole slips under a jab from Gukepshev.
Gukepshev misses with a lunging right hand
and Rockamole counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gukepshev takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gukepshev takes one to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut there from Rockamole.
Gukepshev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rockamole counters with a right hand to the body.
Gukepshev takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gukepshev throws a looping overhand right but Rockamole ducks down to avoid it.
Gukepshev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rockamole manages to avoid it.
Rockamole counters with a body kick.
Rockamole uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gukepshev.
Gukepshev misses with a wild body shot.
A cross from Rockamole lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gukepshev motions for Rockamole to come forward. Gukepshev throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gukepshev throws a leg kick but Rockamole checks it. #T1#
Rockamole uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gukepshev.
Gukepshev takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rockamole scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rockamole cracks Gukepshev with an open hand slap.
Rockamole shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gukepshev is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Rockamole's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Gukepshev lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gukepshev paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gukepshev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rockamole looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rockamole connects with a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A leg kick checked by Rockamole.
Gukepshev walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rockamole checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rockamole throws out a counter right but Gukepshev avoids it with no problem.
Rockamole lands a slapping body shot.
A shot to the body from Gukepshev misses
and Rockamole counters with a thumping low kick.
Grigory Gukepshev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hantu Rockamole is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rockamole has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gukepshev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rockamole counters with a nice body kick.
Rockamole bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Gukepshev misses with a right hand
and Rockamole counters with a nice uppercut.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rockamole.
Gukepshev looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gukepshev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rockamole looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rockamole throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gukepshev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gukepshev has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rockamole finds it's way round the side to connect with Gukepshev's head.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gukepshev crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Rockamole - the referee stops the clock and Gukepshev gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Rockamole. Gukepshev manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Rockamole lands an overhand right.
Rockamole misses with a body kick.
Gukepshev throws a lazy uppercut
and Rockamole counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rockamole scores with the left hand. Gukepshev knows he should have avoided that one.
Gukepshev throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Rockamole counters with a single leg into guard. Gukepshev didn't expect that.
Rockamole not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Rockamole trying to control but Gukepshev is working from the bottom.
Rockamole has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rockamole controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Gukepshev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rockamole defends it easily.
Rockamole sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gukepshev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rockamole throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gukepshev just misses with a punch to the body.
Rockamole tries to move into range but Gukepshev moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gukepshev lands a jab to Rockamole's midsection.
Gukepshev throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Good standup being displayed there by Rockamole as he connects with a hook.
Rockamole fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gukepshev manages to avoid it.
Gukepshev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gukepshev fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hantu Rockamole comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rockamole 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 06, 2016

#R1#
Gukepshev scores with a jab to the jaw.
Johansson misses the shot to the body.
Johansson misses with a few strikes there.
Gukepshev throws out a counter right but Johansson avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Johansson forces Gukepshev back against the cage and clinches.
Gukepshev blocks a body shot from Johansson.
Johansson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gukepshev prevents it.
Johansson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gukepshev is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gukepshev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gukepshev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Johansson misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Johansson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gukepshev misses with a body shot.
Johansson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gukepshev.
Nice body kick from Gukepshev.
Johansson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johansson misses with the combination. #T1#
Gukepshev throws a shot to the body.
Gukepshev lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gukepshev looks to land a right hand but Johansson moved out of range.
Johansson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gukepshev manages to circle out of the way.
Johansson tries to move into range but Gukepshev moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Crunch! Gukepshev slams his shin into Johansson's torso.
Johansson gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Gukepshev gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Johansson is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grigory Gukepshev!
An out of breath Grigory Gukepshev thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 31, 2016

#R1#
Keskilatlo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gukepshev scores with a jab to the jaw.
Keskilatlo is aggressively charging in as Gukepshev backs up avoiding any damage. Gukepshev tosses out a jab and Keskilatlo runs right into it face first! Keskilatlo is out cold! Gukepshev dropped down on all fours and is barking in Keskilatlo's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Grigory Gukepshev!
An out of breath Grigory Gukepshev thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: HFC 55:Capuchin vs Lowe
Date: Aug 28, 2016

#R1#
Brooks throws a body punch but Nyysonen moves out of range.
Brooks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nyysonen.
Brooks lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Brooks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nyysonen.
As Nyysonen backs off Brooks throws a huge counter combo but Nyysonen manages to avoid it all.
Brooks lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nyysonen circles away quickly and effectively.
Sloppy strikes from Brooks. Those never looked like landing.
A slow jab from Brooks misses its intended target.
Brooks throws a right and a left that Nyysonen avoids nicely.
Brooks uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nyysonen has time to react.
A punch combination from Brooks misses.
Brooks throws a series of punches but Nyysonen avoids them all with ease.
Nyysonen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Brooks on the side of the head.
Nyysonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brooks manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brooks lands an overhand right.
Brooks throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nyysonen.
Nyysonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Nyysonen tries to bum rush Brooks with a series of wild strikes but Brooks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nyysonen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brooks sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nyysonen somewhat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nyysonen. Brooks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice body punch from Brooks.
Brooks's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Brooks duly obliges.
Nyysonen throws a body punch but Brooks moves out of range.
Nyysonen slips a jab and a cross from Brooks.
Nyysonen tries to counter with a takedown but Brooks is quick to defend against it.
Brooks punishes Nyysonen's body with a nice straight punch.
Mark Brooks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nyysonen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brooks.#KD2#
Brooks lands a left and a right that send Nyysonen crashing to the mat, dazed. Brooks thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Nyysonen is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nyysonen takes a swing at Brooks's ribcage but misses.
Oh Nyysonen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brooks lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Nyysonen falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mark Brooks!
Mark Brooks gave a mention to Anarchy Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: Helsinki Fighting League: 30
Date: Aug 27, 2016

#R1#
Kasongo just misses with a punch to the body.
McCullough will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kasongo takes one to the chin there.
Kasongo walks into a stiff left hand from McCullough.
McCullough ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McCullough throws a sloppy head kick and Kasongo moves out of range easily.
Kasongo moves out of range of the strikes.
Kasongo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McCullough with a body shot.
McCullough throws out a loose jab but Kasongo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kasongo throws a body punch but McCullough moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCullough misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kasongo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McCullough.
McCullough stuns Kasongo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
A bone on bone clash there as Kasongo blocks the leg kick.
McCullough avoids the body shot from Kasongo.
Kasongo takes one on the chin but seems OK. #ROC#
Kasongo is rocked!
McCullough lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Kasongo head around and knocks him out cold! McCullough hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sherman McCullough!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 55
Date: Aug 20, 2016

#R1#
Haapasaari catches Ronaldo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Haapasaari misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Haapasaari jabs at Ronaldo's body.
Haapasaari jabs Ronaldo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Haapasaari cracks Ronaldo with an open hand slap.
Ronaldo misses with a takedown attempt
and Haapasaari counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ronaldo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Haapasaari's waist but Haapasaari gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ronaldo off to one side.
Haapasaari throws out a powerful jab.
Ronaldo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haapasaari throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD2#
Ronaldo gets the takedown into side control.
Haapasaari struggling a bit here.
Haapasaari on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Haapasaari tries to get out of the position.
Haapasaari tries to improve position but can't. #T1##SUB2#
Ronaldo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ronaldo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ronaldo has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at CT + BJJ & Wrestling sparring gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Ronaldo has hold of Haapasaari's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Haapasaari tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Ronaldo cranks the arm and Haapasaari screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Haapasaari, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Pele Ronaldo!
Pele Ronaldo thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GKNY 85 - Campbell v Reilly
Date: Aug 13, 2016

#R1#
Markovic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Palhares uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Markovic.
Palhares changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Markovic lands with a good body shot.
Markovic throws a low kick but Palhares avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Palhares.
Markovic misses the shot to the body.
Milo Markovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Palhares ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Markovic moves away.
Markovic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Markovic misses the shot to the body.
Palhares looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Markovic is fending him off so far but Palhares persists. Nope, Markovic circles away and we're back to standing.
Palhares walks into a jab.
Markovic jabs Palhares right on the nose. Palhares blinks but takes it well.
Palhares slips a jab from Markovic.
Palhares seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Markovic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Palhares at a distance.
Nice jab there from Markovic.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Markovic misses with a hook.
Markovic lands with an uppercut that bounces Palhares off the cage and back into range.
Markovic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T1#
Markovic slips under a jab from Palhares.
Markovic catches Palhares with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Palhares misses the jab.
Palhares throws a jab when Markovic was well out of range.
Palhares defending well as Markovic loads up on a big left hand.
Palhares drops down looking for a counter takedown but Markovic sprawls and moves away.
Palhares misses with a hook. Markovic ducked under it nicely.
Palhares misses the shot to the body.
Milo Markovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Palhares takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Markovic clobbers Palhares with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Palhares has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Palhares there as he acknowledges the shot.
Markovic misses the shot to the body.
Palhares pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Palhares just misses with a punch to the body.
Palhares takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Markovic works the jab nicely.#ROC2#
Palhares is rocked!
Markovic is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Palhares had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Markovic, as that shot connected.
Oh Palhares is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Palhares is aggressively charging in as Markovic backs up avoiding any damage. Markovic tosses out a jab and Palhares runs right into it face first! Palhares is out cold! Markovic dropped down on all fours and is barking in Palhares's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Milo Markovic!
Milo Markovic decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Helsinki Fighting League: 27
Date: Jul 30, 2016

#R1#
Perello shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kasongo but Kasongo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A nice side step and Kasongo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kasongo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Perello was well out of range. Poor timing from Kasongo.
Perello looks for a takedown but Kasongo sprawls well.
Kasongo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Perello but Perello pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kasongo looks to score with a jab to the body but Perello is just out of range.
Perello avoids the body shot from Kasongo.
Kasongo takes a swing at Perello's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Perello.
And Kasongo tries to counter it with a takedown but Perello pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Perello. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Perello misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1#
Perello tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kasongo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Perello somewhat.
Perello throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kasongo.
Kasongo throws out a counter right but Perello avoids it with no problem.
Kasongo throws out a powerful jab.
Perello throws a body kick that misses.
Kasongo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Perello tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kasongo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Perello somewhat.
Kasongo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Perello sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD#
Perello shoots in and bounces Kasongo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Perello has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Perello stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kasongo swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2##SUB2#
Perello looking to improve position, pressing down on Kasongo's thigh with his hand. Kasongo seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Perello paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Perello's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Kasongo picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Luis Kasongo!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 49
Date: Jul 23, 2016

#R1#
Haapasaari cracks a nice hook into James's ribs.
A head kick by James misses #TD2#
and Haapasaari counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Haapasaari.
Haapasaari working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Haapasaari thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Haapasaari lands a couple of elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Haapasaari's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Haapasaari scoring with some ground and pound.
Haapasaari advances position into side control!
Haapasaari working the ground and pound from side control.
James tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Haapasaari wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
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!#SUB2#
Haapasaari is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but James is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Haapasaari controlling from side mount. #T1#
Haapasaari in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
James is breathing heavily.
Haapasaari passes to full mount! That's big trouble for James!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haapasaari lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Haapasaari! James is hurt baaadly! Haapasaari is firing away with more strikes - James is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Helmeri Haapasaari!

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

#R1#
Solberg walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Solberg cracks the inside of Kasongo's front leg.
Kasongo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kasongo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Solberg.
Kasongo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Solberg moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kasongo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Solberg throws out a powerful jab.
A shot to the body from Kasongo misses
letting Solberg counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasongo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Solberg manages to avoid it.
Kasongo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Solberg's hands.
Solberg uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kasongo has time to react.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kasongo. Solberg does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Kasongo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Solberg.
Kasongo dodges the punch combination from Solberg.
Solberg throws a sloppy head kick and Kasongo moves out of range easily.
Solberg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kasongo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Solberg rather than just go for the knockout.
Kasongo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Solberg.
Kasongo takes a swing at Solberg's ribcage but misses.
Kasongo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Solberg counters with an outside leg kick.
Solberg plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kasongo misses with a left hand
and Solberg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#
Kasongo is rocked!#T2#
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Solberg throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Kasongo is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Peter Solberg!
Peter Solberg managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$), into his post fight interview.

Event: HFC 48:Klimov vs Martin
Date: Jul 16, 2016

#R1#
Nyysonen misses with a jab, cross combination. #TD#
Cannon shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nyysonen is trying to defend but Cannon finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Cannon looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Cannon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nyysonen is just riding it out for now. Cannon eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Cannon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nyysonen is just riding it out for now. Cannon eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
Nyysonen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cannon is working away from the top position though.
Cannon throwing shots but Nyysonen is blocking nicely.
Well, if Cannon is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Cannon prevents Nyysonen from improving his position.#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.
Nyysonen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cannon is controlling the pace. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cannon wants to work for an arm triangle but Nyysonen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've been hearing that Cannon has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Cannon controlling the pace. #SUB#
Cannon is trying to work for a kimura but Nyysonen is defending well. #T3#
Nyysonen is controlling Cannon's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Cannon is trying to control the action in half guard but Nyysonen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nyysonen is looking to control Cannon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nyysonen avoid being mounted?
Nyysonen tries to roll over but Cannon keeps him under control.
Cannon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nyysonen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cannon with a hook.#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.
Cannon fails with a takedown attempt.
Nyysonen feints the counter takedown.
Cannon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nyysonen throws a right and a left that Cannon avoids nicely.
Cannon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nyysonen.
Cannon misses with a left hand
and Nyysonen counters with a left to the body.
Cannon wants to land a leg kick but Nyysonen is out of range.
Cannon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nyysonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Cannon is just out of range.
Cannon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nyysonen as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Todd Cannon dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Cannon throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
so Nyysonen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Cannon seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Cannon controls Nyysonen momentarily but Nyysonen frees himself.
Cannon keeping moving, preventing Nyysonen from controlling successfully.
Nyysonen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nyysonen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Cannon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cannon trying to keep a closed guard but Nyysonen is proving a slippery customer.
Nyysonen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Todd Cannon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Nyysonen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Cannon is looking for a triangle but Nyysonen pushes his legs off easily.
Nyysonen preventing the sweep.
Nyysonen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cannon is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Cannon looking for a guillotine here but Nyysonen defends easily.
Nyysonen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nyysonen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nyysonen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nyysonen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Nyysonen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nyysonen advances position into side control!
Cannon is trying to improve his position.
Cannon is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nyysonen off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Cannon is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Nyysonen rolls, trying to escape but Cannon keeps control of the position. #T3##SUB#
Cannon looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Nyysonen defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Cannon throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage. #SUB#
Nyysonen defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Cannon's arms.
Nyysonen trying to control the action but Cannon just sinks the hooks in.
Cannon keeps control of the position as Nyysonen tries to break free.
Cannon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nyysonen can do to turn this around?#T4#
Cannon softening up his opponent with strikes here. #SUB#
Cannon is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Cannon controlling well, preventing Nyysonen from escaping the position.
Cannon tries to get the hooks in deep but Nyysonen pushed the leg off. #SUB#
Cannon has got one arm under Nyysonen's chin. This could be trouble... Nyysonen trying to control the other hand but Cannon gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Nyysonen has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Todd Cannon!
Todd Cannon really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Voodoo Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: GKNY 80 - Kinshaw v Donalds
Date: Jul 16, 2016

#R1##TD2#
McGuire throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Palhares tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. McGuire is in Palhares's guard.
McGuire looking to sit in guard and control but Palhares gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
McGuire looking to control.
McGuire bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Palhares's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Palhares is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Palhares has his foot on McGuire's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McGuire works his way back into a safe position though.
McGuire must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McGuire content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Palhares avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Palhares looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McGuire throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McGuire throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Palhares works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Palhares is pulling down on McGuire's head. It's preventing any offense from McGuire, at least for the moment.
McGuire lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Palhares is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McGuire defends well.
Palhares is trying to keep McGuire in close. #SUB#
Palhares has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McGuire can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGuire passes Palhares's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McGuire scoring with strikes to the body and head.
McGuire throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Palhares is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McGuire stalling away here and it's allowed Palhares to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
McGuire lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
McGuire lands a couple of elbows.
McGuire wants to control from the top but Palhares keeps moving.
Palhares wants to sweep but no luck.
Palhares is trying to control the position but McGuire postures up.
McGuire throws an elbow that misses. Palhares uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McGuire's guard. Nice move by Palhares!#REVR##T3#
McGuire is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McGuire pulls Palhares in close to prevent any damage.
Palhares working some strikes from top position.
McGuire is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McGuire is trying to hold Palhares in close to prevent damage but Palhares has managed to pass into half guard.
McGuire tries to roll over but Palhares keeps him under control.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Palhares is thwarting McGuire's attempts to control the position.
McGuire is controlling Palhares's position as best he can from this difficult position.
McGuire has a hand on Palhares's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Palhares takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGuire wants to hold on but Palhares pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mike McGuire will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
McGuire looks to clinch #TD#
and Palhares counters with a shoot takedown. McGuire fights it but they end up in guard.
Palhares cracks McGuire with a solid left hand.
McGuire looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
McGuire looking to control.
McGuire controlling Palhares's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire keeping moving, preventing Palhares from controlling successfully. #T1#
McGuire looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McGuire working a defensive guard but Palhares passes into half guard.
Palhares drops an elbow to the side of McGuire's head. #CUT#
It looks like Mike McGuire has been cut.
McGuire has his hands clasped together around Palhares's back. He's all about the action.
McGuire works his way to full guard. Good work.
McGuire looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2##SUB2#
McGuire has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Palhares is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for McGuire.
McGuire manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Palhares throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McGuire makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McGuire.#SUB2#
McGuire throws his legs up looking for a submission but Palhares uses it to pass to side control.
Palhares throwing strikes but McGuire manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! #T3#
McGuire with the ground and pound but Palhares regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Palhares avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McGuire.
McGuire looks to land a strike but Palhares avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
McGuire is looking to work some ground and pound but Palhares has wrist control.
Palhares is trying to keep McGuire in close.
McGuire lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Palhares is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but McGuire frees his head nicely. Oh but Palhares has switched to an armbar! McGuire is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Lucifer Palhares!
Lucifer Palhares managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Conviction, into his post fight interview.

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