Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: TOF 36
Date: Sep 10, 2023

#R1#
Bayarmaa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Omenankukka takes a swing at Bayarmaa's ribcage but misses.
Bayarmaa throws a lazy head kick
and Omenankukka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bayarmaa throws a hook but Omenankukka avoids it easily.
Bayarmaa is looking to land body kicks.
Bayarmaa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Omenankukka steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bayarmaa. That one must have hurt.
Bayarmaa is looking to slow Omenankukka down with leg kicks.
Bayarmaa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bayarmaa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bayarmaa slips a jab from Omenankukka.
Bayarmaa is looking to counter the offense by Omenankukka and move into the clinch.
Omenankukka connects with a right hand. Bayarmaa shakes it off.
Bayarmaa throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Omenankukka connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bayarmaa's hands.
Bayarmaa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Omenankukka.
Bayarmaa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bayarmaa misses with a body punch
and Omenankukka counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Good work by Omenankukka as he checks the leg kick.
Bayarmaa looks for the body kick but Omenankukka saw that one coming.
Omenankukka takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bayarmaa.
Bayarmaa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bayarmaa slips a jab from Omenankukka.
Omenankukka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bayarmaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Omenankukka is just out of range.
Bayarmaa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bayarmaa scores with the left hand. Omenankukka knows he should have avoided that one.
Bayarmaa throws a body kick that misses.
Omenankukka blocks a low kick nicely.
Omenankukka throws out a counter right but Bayarmaa avoids it with no problem.
Omenankukka fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bayarmaa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Omenankukka.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bayarmaa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bayarmaa managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Omenankukka.
Bayarmaa is being controlled here.
Omenankukka in side control, throwing shots but Bayarmaa defends.
Omenankukka is chipping away with strikes.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Omenankukka working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Bayarmaa dodges the ground and pound from Omenankukka.
Omenankukka is putting a hurting on Bayarmaa here, landing some big shots from side control. #SUB2#
Omenankukka looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Omenankukka creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bayarmaa sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T3#
Bayarmaa controls the position for a moment.
Bayarmaa defending against the ground and pound.
Omenankukka scores with a couple of short elbows.
Bayarmaa tries to buck Omenankukka off but Omenankukka is having none of it.
Bayarmaa struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Omenankukka looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Omenankukka scores with punches from side control. #T4#
Omenankukka landing strikes.
Omenankukka lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bayarmaa down.
Omenankukka trying to control the position but Bayarmaa is working away.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Omenankukka scores with punches from side control.
Bayarmaa is trying to get back to half guard.
Bayarmaa trying to control but Omenankukka flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Omenankukka landing with strikes.
Omenankukka has Bayarmaa flattened out and is raining down punches. #T5#
Omenankukka punishes Bayarmaa with strikes from the back mount.
Omenankukka lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Well, with Omenankukka on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Bayarmaa is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Omenankukka working for the choke.
Omenankukka punishes Bayarmaa with strikes from the back mount.
Bayarmaa covers up after that shot from Omenankukka.
Bayarmaa tries to escape the position.
Bayarmaa is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Omenankukka.
Bayarmaa is trapped and Omenankukka is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Omenankukka looking to soften up his opponent with punches. #T6#
Bayarmaa is keeping busy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Omenankukka scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Omenankukka is looking to finish with some ground and pound!#ROC2#Bayarmaa is rocked!
Omenankukka is punishing Bayarmaa with some ground and pound.
Oh Bayarmaa is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Omenankukka lands a good shot there. Bayarmaa covers up! Omenankukka smells blood and goes for the finish - the referee warns Bayarmaa to improve his position but he's not intelligently defending himself and the referee has no choice but to step in and end the fight! Omenankukka jumps to his feet and celebrates the important win with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ossi Omenankukka!

Event: AFC #21
Date: Sep 02, 2023

#R1#
Pesonen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tanev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tanev has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Pesonen scores with a jab to the body.
Pesonen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A punch lands to the side of Tanev 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tanev has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pesonen finds it's way round the side to connect with Tanev's head.
Pesonen jabs Tanev to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pesonen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#ROC#Tanev is rocked!
Tanev walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Tanev limp body while Pesonen jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sinatra Pesonen!

Event: TOF 33
Date: Sep 02, 2023

#R1#
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Silvennoinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Silvennoinen throws a big shot that misses.
Silvennoinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Silvennoinen throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Silvennoinen throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
We've been hearing reports that Smith has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Silvennoinen cracks Smith with a right hand to the side of the head.
Silvennoinen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silvennoinen throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silvennoinen throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Silvennoinen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1#
Smith blocks a body shot from Silvennoinen. #BC#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Silvennoinen.#TD#
Smith feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Silvennoinen looking for a sweep. Not yet Silvennoinen, not yet.
Silvennoinen can't keep his opponent in guard - Smith advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Smith throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Silvennoinen felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Silvennoinen wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
Silvennoinen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Smith scores with a couple of nice shots.
Smith stalling.
Silvennoinen keeping hold of Smith's head, controlling as best he can. #T2#
Smith is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Silvennoinen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Smith not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Smith has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Smith is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Smith is nestled in close to Silvennoinen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Smith keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silvennoinen keeps working.
Smith is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Smith working the head and body with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silvennoinen keeps working. #T3#
Smith lands with a punch from half guard.
Silvennoinen trying to control from the bottom.
Silvennoinen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Silvennoinen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Smith haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Silvennoinen wants to control but Smith passes into side.
Silvennoinen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smith cracks Silvennoinen with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Silvennoinen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silvennoinen on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Smith wants to control but Silvennoinen is keeping him busy.
Smith working the ground and pound.#T4##SUB#
Smith goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Silvennoinen rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Smith's guard! Nice work there by Silvennoinen!
Silvennoinen controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Silvennoinen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smith bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Silvennoinen's guard. #REVR#
Silvennoinen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silvennoinen looking to control.
Smith preventing the sweep.
Silvennoinen is trying to control the position but Smith postures up. #T5#
Silvennoinen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Smith controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Silvennoinen is pulling down on Smith's head. It's preventing any offense from Smith, at least for the moment.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Silvennoinen has wrist control.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Silvennoinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silvennoinen wants to control the position but Smith says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Smith drops an elbow to the side of Silvennoinen's head.
Smith lands with a punch from half guard.
Smith trying to control from half guard but Silvennoinen is working away.
Silvennoinen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T6#
Smith is thwarting Silvennoinen's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silvennoinen is looking to improve his position.
Smith is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Smith unloading with bombs!
Smith prevents Silvennoinen from getting the reversal.
Smith landing punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith looking to finish Silvennoinen with some ground and pound. This is bad for Silvennoinen!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silvennoinen is desperately trying to improve his position but Smith has a good base and remains in mount.#T7#
Silvennoinen in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Silvennoinen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Smith tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Smith landing punches.
Smith controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Silvennoinen defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Smith. #SUB#
Smith throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Silvennoinen has his hands clasped together but Smith breaks the hold and Silvennoinen is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Smith!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mike Smith!
After winning the bout, Mike Smith thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: TOF 30
Date: Aug 13, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Murphy closes the distance and pushes Silvennoinen back into the cage.
Silvennoinen pushes Murphy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murphy told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Murphy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murphy pushes Silvennoinen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murphy can't find room to land a body shot as Silvennoinen controls the action.
Silvennoinen gets through Murphy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Murphy misses with a body punch.
Silvennoinen avoids a wild elbow strike from Murphy.
Murphy blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Murphy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Good body shot from Silvennoinen.
Silvennoinen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Silvennoinen lands with a right to the head.
Murphy tries to work over Silvennoinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murphy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murphy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silvennoinen misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Silvennoinen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Murphy or not.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Murphy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Silvennoinen is defending well for now.
Silvennoinen presses Murphy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Silvennoinen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Murphy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murphy misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Silvennoinen is defending well for now.
Murphy missing with knees to the body.
Murphy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silvennoinen cracks Murphy with a nice body shot.
Silvennoinen lands with a light punch inside.
Silvennoinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Silvennoinen blocking some punches.
Silvennoinen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Silvennoinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Murphy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Silvennoinen's face.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Silvennoinen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silvennoinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murphy looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Silvennoinen scores with a shot to the side of Murphy's head.
A right hook to the body lands for Silvennoinen.
Silvennoinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Silvennoinen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Silvennoinen avoiding damage as Murphy throws knees to the body.
Silvennoinen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Silvennoinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Silvennoinen.
Murphy misses with a punch to the body.
Silvennoinen misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Murphy looking to throw knees to the head but Silvennoinen is blocking nicely.
Silvennoinen has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy.
Silvennoinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murphy's elbow.
Murphy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murphy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Silvennoinen avoids it.
Silvennoinen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Silvennoinen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Silvennoinen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Silvennoinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Murphy controls his hands.
Murphy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Silvennoinen.
Silvennoinen scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC#Murphy is rocked!
Murphy lands a hook that snaps the head of Silvennoinen backwards.
Murphy is still on wobbly legs! Can Silvennoinen finish him?#BC#
Silvennoinen breaks the clinch.
Murphy seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice uppercut there from Silvennoinen.#T4#
Murphy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silvennoinen punishes Murphy's body with a nice straight punch.
Silvennoinen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Murphy steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Silvennoinen.
Silvennoinen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Murphy throws a leg kick #CL#
and Silvennoinen moves into the clinch.
I was talking to Silvennoinen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Murphy trying to land knees to the body.
Silvennoinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murphy working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from Silvennoinen.
Murphy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silvennoinen's elbow.
Silvennoinen takes a shot to the head.
Silvennoinen avoiding damage as Murphy throws knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Silvennoinen.
A short uppercut from Silvennoinen. #T5#
Silvennoinen is working Murphy over against the cage.
Murphy looks winded!
Silvennoinen lands an uppercut.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Silvennoinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silvennoinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murphy scores a nice knee to the body.
Silvennoinen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Silvennoinen prevents a body shot from Murphy.
Murphy lands an elbow inside that Silvennoinen shrugs off.
Murphy tries to work over Silvennoinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Silvennoinen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Silvennoinen.
Silvennoinen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Murphy can't find room to land a body shot as Silvennoinen controls the action.
Silvennoinen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Silvennoinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Murphy controls his hands.
Silvennoinen throws a head punch that misses. #T6#
Murphy tries to land knees in the clinch but Silvennoinen avoids the damage to the body.
Nice body punch from Silvennoinen - that landed with a thud.
Silvennoinen tries to work over Murphy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Silvennoinen blocks a body shot from Murphy.
Silvennoinen lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silvennoinen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Silvennoinen.
Silvennoinen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Silvennoinen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Murphy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silvennoinen's elbow.
Silvennoinen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Silvennoinen lands a shoulder strike.
Murphy trying to land knees to the body.
Murphy tries to land knees in the clinch but Silvennoinen avoids the damage to the body.
Murphy doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T7#
Silvennoinen misses with a punch to the body.
Silvennoinen lands a body punch in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Silvennoinen.
Murphy looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Murphy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Silvennoinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silvennoinen lands a hook that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Still in the clinch, Silvennoinen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Silvennoinen is working Murphy over against the cage.
Silvennoinen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Silvennoinen is working Murphy over against the cage.
Murphy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Silvennoinen prevents a body shot from Murphy.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Silvennoinen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Silvennoinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Murphy controls his hands. #T8##BC#
Silvennoinen breaks the clinch.
Silvennoinen fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Murphy to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Murphy looks to clinch but Silvennoinen throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Murphy taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Lottovoittaja Silvennoinen!

Event: TOF 30
Date: Aug 13, 2023

#R1#
Omenankukka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Omenankukka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Omenankukka has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#TD#
Pederson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Omenankukka looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Pederson wants to work for an arm triangle but Omenankukka is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pederson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pederson wants to control but Omenankukka is keeping him busy.
Omenankukka is looking to improve his position. #T1#
Pederson controlling the action here.
Pederson wants to control but Omenankukka is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Omenankukka looking for submissions off his back.
Pederson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Omenankukka has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pederson is working away from the top position though.
Pederson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Pederson is nestled in close to Omenankukka, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T2#
Nice strikes from Pederson there.
Omenankukka trying to control here.
Omenankukka is not content to let Pederson control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Omenankukka is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pederson is keen to just control but Omenankukka is a slippery customer.
Omenankukka is trying to get back to full guard.
Pederson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Omenankukka does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Omenankukka tries to roll over but Pederson keeps him under control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pederson lands a nice short elbow.#T3#
Pederson tries to pass to full mount but Omenankukka defends it. #SUB2#
Omenankukka actively working from the bottom here.
Omenankukka tries to roll over but Pederson keeps him under control.
Pederson is keen to just control but Omenankukka is a slippery customer.
Omenankukka punching from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Omenankukka wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pederson is trying to control. Omenankukka wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Nice strikes from Pederson there.
Pederson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Omenankukka does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pederson winds up and cracks Omenankukka with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Omenankukka wants to get back to full guard.
Omenankukka gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Omenankukka working for a triangle but Pederson defends it easily.
Omenankukka looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Omenankukka keeping moving, preventing Pederson from controlling successfully. #T5#
Pederson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Pederson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pederson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Omenankukka swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pederson trying to control but Omenankukka is working from the bottom.
Omenankukka is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Omenankukka throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pederson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB2#
Omenankukka has his foot on Pederson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pederson works his way back into a safe position though.#T6#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Omenankukka had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pederson defends it easily.#SUB2#
Omenankukka has his foot on Pederson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pederson works his way back into a safe position though.
Pederson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pederson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Omenankukka's guard.
Pederson working over Omenankukka with some ground and pound. Omenankukka looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Omenankukka misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Omenankukka trying to control here. #SUB#
Pederson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Omenankukka is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pederson pulls his head out easily. #T7#
Pederson is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Pederson won't allow Omenankukka to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Pederson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Omenankukka keeping moving, preventing Pederson from controlling successfully.
Pederson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Omenankukka is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pederson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T8#
Omenankukka can't keep his opponent in guard - Pederson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Pederson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Omenankukka doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pederson.
Pederson wants to pass to mount but Omenankukka is defending the position.
Pederson is trying to control. Omenankukka wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Omenankukka looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Omenankukka manages to get to full guard. #T9##SUB#
Pederson 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. #SUB2#
Omenankukka is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Pederson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Omenankukka has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pederson has managed to get both his arms back between Omenankukka's legs - danger averted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pederson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Pederson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Omenankukka!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Deanthony Pederson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Pederson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Omenankukka. #TD#
Pederson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Pederson trying to control from half guard but Omenankukka is working away.
Pederson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Omenankukka has hold of Pederson's hands but Pederson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Pederson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Omenankukka with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Pederson slips a nice elbow through Omenankukka's hands, connecting with Omenankukka's forehead.
Pederson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omenankukka is trying is best to control the position here.
Omenankukka wants to control but Pederson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pederson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Omenankukka looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Pederson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Omenankukka is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Pederson has latched onto it... Big trouble! Pederson pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Omenankukka is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Pederson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Deanthony Pederson!
Deanthony Pederson decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: TOF 25
Date: Jul 23, 2023

#R1#
Nielson misses with a left hand
and Omenankukka counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Omenankukka throws out a loose jab but Nielson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nielson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Omenankukka circles away quickly and effectively.
Nielson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Omenankukka gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nielson takes a swing at Omenankukka's ribcage but misses.
Nielson loads up on a big right hand but Omenankukka slips the punch.
Omenankukka scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nielson misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Omenankukka misses the target.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Nielson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Omenankukka moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nielson blocks a jab.
Omenankukka takes a swing at Nielson's ribcage but misses.
Nielson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Omenankukka connects with a body shot that sends Nielson's belly button to the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nielson throws a sloppy head kick and Omenankukka moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Omenankukka on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1##TD2#
Nielson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
Omenankukka is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nielson preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Omenankukka is looking to cinch up a triangle. Nielson throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Omenankukka's body to avoid the submission. Omenankukka has instead reached around Nielson's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Omenankukka arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ossi Omenankukka!

Event: TOF 25
Date: Jul 23, 2023

#R1#
A slow jab from Artell misses its intended target.
Silvennoinen throws a right and a left that Artell avoids nicely.
Artell looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice jab there from Artell.
Artell throws a leg kick but Silvennoinen checks it.
Silvennoinen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Artell scores with a nice body kick.
Silvennoinen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Artell can pounce on him.
Artell misses with an uppercut. Silvennoinen saw that one coming.
Artell lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Artell throws the left hand but Silvennoinen avoids the punch easily.
A left lands for Silvennoinen.
Artell misses with a right hand
and Silvennoinen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Silvennoinen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Artell. Silvennoinen does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Artell throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Artell misses with a straight right.
Silvennoinen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Silvennoinen misses with a body shot.
Silvennoinen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Artell.
Artell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Artell connects with the punch.
Artell misses with the body kick
and Silvennoinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Silvennoinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Artell.
Artell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silvennoinen manages to avoid it.
Silvennoinen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Artell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Artell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Silvennoinen. Artell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Silvennoinen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Artell. #T2#
Artell throws a body punch but Silvennoinen moves out of range.
Artell lands with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silvennoinen throws a shot from downtown. Artell moves away and avoids it.
Silvennoinen throws a looping overhand right but Artell ducks down to avoid it.
Artell is looking to land body kicks.
A little feinted left hand from Silvennoinen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Artell misses with a double jab.
Silvennoinen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#CL#
Silvennoinen moves into the clinch.
Silvennoinen scores with a shoulder strike.
Artell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Artell misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Silvennoinen.
Silvennoinen digs a right hand underneath Artell's ribcage. Artell let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T3#
Silvennoinen lands with a short shot to the head.
Artell misses with a body punch.
Silvennoinen lands a nice uppercut.
Silvennoinen scores with a shot to the side of Artell's head.
Silvennoinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Artell fails to land.
Silvennoinen prevents a body shot from Artell.
Silvennoinen scores with a shot to the side of Artell's head.
A short body shot lands from Silvennoinen as the two fighters clinch.
Silvennoinen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Artell tries to work over Silvennoinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Artell misses with a punch to the body.
Silvennoinen tries to throw a body punch but Artell avoids it by throwing Silvennoinen back against the cage.
Silvennoinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silvennoinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Artell. #T4#
Silvennoinen blocks an uppercut.
Silvennoinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silvennoinen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Artell or not.
Artell has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Silvennoinen seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Artell can turn it around.
A right hand to the body from Silvennoinen.
Silvennoinen tries to throw a body punch but Artell avoids it by throwing Silvennoinen back against the cage.
Artell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Artell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Silvennoinen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Artell.
Silvennoinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Silvennoinen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Silvennoinen has a couple of punches blocked by Artell.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Artell.
Artell tries to work over Silvennoinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Silvennoinen lands a left hand. #BC#
Silvennoinen breaks the clinch. #T5#
Silvennoinen scores with a sloppy right hand. Artell should have avoided that one.
Artell throws a chopping leg kick but Silvennoinen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Silvennoinen scores with a nice strike.
Artell needs to keep his hands up - Silvennoinen had a free shot at his head there.#ROC#Artell is rocked!
Silvennoinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Artell is still on wobbly legs! Can Silvennoinen finish him?
Artell tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Artell seems to have recovered his senses.
Artell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Silvennoinen.
Silvennoinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Artell.
Artell looks to throw the jab but Silvennoinen is out of range.
Artell throws a head kick but Silvennoinen moves out of range.
Silvennoinen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Silvennoinen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Silvennoinen misses the shot to the body.
Artell throws out a counter right but Silvennoinen avoids it with no problem.
Artell throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Artell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Silvennoinen counters with a left to the body. #T6#
Silvennoinen throws a nice looking combination but Artell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Silvennoinen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Artell swats away the attempt to clinch by Silvennoinen.
Artell looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Silvennoinen blocks a low kick nicely.
Artell tries to land a leg kick but Silvennoinen saw it coming and moves away.
Artell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silvennoinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Artell is just out of range.
Artell ducks right into an uppercut from Silvennoinen.
A right-left combo lands from Silvennoinen. #CL#
Silvennoinen instigates a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Silvennoinen. #T7#
Silvennoinen lands with a left to the head.
A short body shot lands from Silvennoinen as the two fighters clinch.
Artell throws a punch but it's blocked by Silvennoinen.
Silvennoinen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Artell misses with a punch to the body.
Artell has a couple of punches blocked by Silvennoinen.
Nice body punch from Silvennoinen.
Artell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Silvennoinen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Silvennoinen lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Silvennoinen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Silvennoinen cracks a nice hook into Artell's ribs.
Silvennoinen drops Artell with a straight right hand, right on the button! Silvennoinen follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lottovoittaja Silvennoinen!

Event: AFC #14
Date: Jul 15, 2023

#R1#
Axelsen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pesonen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Axelsen throws a hook but Pesonen avoids it easily.
It looked like Pesonen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pesonen swings for the body but Axelsen moves out of range.
Axelsen misses with an uppercut.
Pesonen defending well as Axelsen loads up on a big left hand.
Axelsen throws a looping overhand right but Pesonen ducks down to avoid it.
Pesonen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Axelsen moves out of range as Pesonen strikes.
Pesonen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Axelsen stuns Pesonen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pesonen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Axelsen ducks under a wild hook from Pesonen.
Axelsen throws the left hand but Pesonen avoids the punch easily.
Pesonen is looking to counter punch.
Pesonen shoots in for a double leg but Axelsen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pesonen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Axelsen lands with a good body shot.
Axelsen throws a shot to the body.
Axelsen misses with a body shot.
A quick step to the side and Pesonen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pesonen cracks Axelsen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Axelsen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Axelsen misses with a hook. Pesonen ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Axelsen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pesonen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pesonen scores with a jab.
Axelsen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pesonen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab lands there for Pesonen.
Pesonen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Axelsen.
Axelsen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pesonen is looking to counter punch.
Axelsen throws the left hand but Pesonen avoids the punch easily.
Axelsen lunges at Pesonen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pesonen's hand.
Loke Axelsen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pesonen misses the shot to the body.
Pesonen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Axelsen swings for the body but Pesonen moves out of range. #TD#
Pesonen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pesonen lands in his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pesonen pushing down on Axelsen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Axelsen controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Pesonen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pesonen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Axelsen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Axelsen trying to get back to full guard but Pesonen takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#SUB#
Pesonen is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Axelsen can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Pesonen looking to control but Axelsen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Axelsen tries to hold on but Pesonen pushes him away. #T3#
Pesonen wants to control the pace but Axelsen is squirming around nicely.
Axelsen tries to lock up and control but Pesonen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pesonen wants to control the pace but Axelsen is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Pesonen throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Axelsen has his hands clasped together but Pesonen breaks the hold and Axelsen is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Pesonen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sinatra Pesonen!

Event: MMAHKI 62
Date: Jul 02, 2023

#R1#
Kurva connects with a body shot that sends Lang's belly button to the back.
Lang changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kurva throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lang! But no joy.
Kurva throws out a powerful jab.
Lang misses with a combination
and Kurva counters with a straight right hand.
Lang looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kurva lands a nice hook to Lang's body. Lang takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kurva misses with a hook
and Lang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kurva dodges the punch combination from Lang.
Kurva looks to throw the jab but Lang is out of range.
Kurva throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lang unleashes a big counter combination but Kurva bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Lang misses with a few strikes there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lang scores with a jab. Kurva acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kurva scores with a nice head shot.
Lang misses with a double jab
and Kurva makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Lang throws a combination that misses
and Kurva counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lang on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lang misses with a straight right.
Kurva moves out of range of the strikes.
Kurva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kurva is looking to wear down Lang with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A telegraphed right hand from Lang misses the target.
Lang looks to land a combination but Kurva avoids it well.
Kurva changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lang moves out of range of the strikes.
Kurva fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kurva throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lang lands with an overhand left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Kurva misses.
Kurva fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
Lang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kurva appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kurva throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kurva throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kurva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kurva avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kurva swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kurva scores with a jab. Lang acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lang takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lang swings widly with a right hand
and Kurva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lang scores with a shot to the body.
Kurva shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lang drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kurva.#T3#
Lang looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lang misses with a straight left.
Lang might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kurva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lang.
Lang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kurva moves away.
Lang lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kurva circles away quickly and effectively.
Kurva scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lang misses with a two punch combination.
Kurva was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kurva looks to score with a jab to the body but Lang is just out of range.
Lang cracks Kurva with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kurva throws a body punch but Lang moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Lang.
Kurva scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lang in his tracks. #T4#
Kurva uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lang has time to react.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right-left combo lands from Lang.
Kurva slips a jab from Lang.
Lang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kurva.
Kurva looks to land a combination but Lang avoids it well.
Lang looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kurva was well out of range. Poor timing from Lang.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kurva. Lang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lang throws a combination that misses
and Kurva counters with a left to the body.
Kurva tries to move into range but Lang moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lang with a hook.
Lang misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lang throws a right and a left that Kurva avoids nicely.
Lang rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kurva counters with a left to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Pepe Arvo Kurva will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kurva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pepe Arvo Kurva is winning the standup battle so far.
Kurva fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kurva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kurva slips under a jab.
Kurva swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kurva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lang.
Donovan Lang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kurva swings for the body but Lang moves out of range.
Lang uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kurva takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lang misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurva ducks under a wild hook from Lang.
Lang walks into a stiff left hand from Kurva.
Lang swinging wildly here.
Kurva misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Lang lands a nice looking body shot.
Kurva swings for the body but Lang moves out of range.
Lang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kurva.
Kurva swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Kurva.
Lang throws a body shot but no joy.
Kurva lands a nice shot to the body.
Lang connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kurva uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lang has time to react.
Lang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kurva.
Kurva has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lang finds it's way round the side to connect with Kurva's head.
Kurva slips under a jab.
Kurva misses with a body shot. #T2#
Lang misses with a two punch combination.
Kurva misses with a jab to the body
and Lang counters with a left and a right that stings Kurva.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lang throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kurva looks to score with a jab to the body but Lang is just out of range.
Lang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lang takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lang misses with an uppercut.
Lang connects with a nice looking jab.
Kurva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lang.
Kurva fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lang lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kurva finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Lang's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Kurva falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donovan Lang!

Event: Ajax Friday Fight Night 3
Date: Jun 30, 2023

#R1#
Pesonen connects with a looping right hand.
Buddha slips a straight right by Pesonen.
Buddha seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Buddha misses with an uppercut
and Pesonen counters with a left to the body.
Buddha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Buddha throws a hook but Pesonen avoids it easily.
Pesonen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Buddha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pesonen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Buddha at a distance.
Buddha takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pesonen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pesonen misses the shot to the body.
Pesonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Buddha moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Buddha misses the target.
Buddha misses with a combination
letting Pesonen counter with a right hand.
Buddha throws a poor cross that misses
and Pesonen counters with a left to the body.
Jab Buddha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pesonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Buddha throws out the jab.
Buddha rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pesonen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pesonen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Buddha is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Pesonen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T1#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Pesonen advances to full mount.
Buddha wants to hold on but Pesonen pushes him away.#SUB2#
Pesonen is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Buddha is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sinatra Pesonen!

Event: TOF 21
Date: Jun 25, 2023

#R1#
Silvennoinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silvennoinen throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Majesty to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Silvennoinen forces Majesty back against the cage and clinches.
A short left from Silvennoinen.
Majesty misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Silvennoinen breaks from the clinch.
Majesty avoids the body shot from Silvennoinen.
Silvennoinen throws a series of strikes that have Majesty backpedaling. #CUT#It looks like Darnell Majesty has been cut.
Silvennoinen ducks under a wild hook from Majesty.
Majesty misses with a straight left.
Silvennoinen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Silvennoinen misses with a wild body shot.
Majesty throws a big shot that misses.
Majesty on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Silvennoinen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Majesty lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Silvennoinen staying out of range there.#T1#
Majesty avoids the body shot from Silvennoinen.
Majesty scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Silvennoinen swinging wildly here.
Silvennoinen lands an overhand right.
Silvennoinen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Majesty drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Silvennoinen takes a swing at Majesty's ribcage but misses.
Silvennoinen missing with a left hand there. Majesty was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice leg kick lands there from Majesty.
Silvennoinen has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Silvennoinen swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL2#
and Majesty counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Majesty. #T2#
Majesty doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Majesty tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Silvennoinen has a couple of punches blocked by Majesty.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silvennoinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Majesty throws a head punch that misses.
Silvennoinen tries a body shot but Majesty blocks it.
Silvennoinen lands with a left to the head.
Majesty throws a punch but it's blocked by Silvennoinen.
Silvennoinen misses with some punches.
Silvennoinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Silvennoinen has a couple of punches blocked by Majesty.
Silvennoinen misses with some punches.
Silvennoinen throws a head punch that misses.
Majesty lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Silvennoinen blocks an elbow strike.
Silvennoinen lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
Majesty's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Majesty.
Majesty blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Majesty lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Silvennoinen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Majesty working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Majesty throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Silvennoinens head.
Majesty lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Silvennoinen lands an uppercut.
Majesty swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Silvennoinen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Silvennoinen walks into a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good shot there by Majesty.
Silvennoinen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Majesty counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Majesty misses with a looping right.#T4#
Majesty connects with a nice looking jab.
Silvennoinen is looking to wear down Majesty with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Silvennoinen lands with a right hand. #CL#
Silvennoinen gets a clinch.
Silvennoinen working aggressively here.
Silvennoinen tries to throw a body punch but Majesty avoids it by throwing Silvennoinen back against the cage.
Majesty tries to throw a body punch but Silvennoinen avoids it by throwing Majesty back against the cage.
Majesty fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Majesty lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Silvennoinen scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Majesty pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Majesty looks to land a combination. Silvennoinen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silvennoinen throws a right hand that Majesty ducks under and follows up with a left that Majesty also avoids with ease.
Majesty lands a nice looking body shot.
A big left from Majesty misses.
Silvennoinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Darnell Majesty will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Darnell Majesty's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Silvennoinen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Majesty lands a jab to Silvennoinen's midsection.
Majesty might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Silvennoinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Majesty.
Silvennoinen throws a body shot but no joy. #KD2#
Majesty drops Silvennoinen with a beautiful combination! Silvennoinen stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Majesty is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Silvennoinen is rocked!
Silvennoinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oh Silvennoinen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Majesty jabs at Silvennoinen's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Majesty cracks Silvennoinen with a hook to the temple - Silvennoinen is on wobbly legs here! Majesty swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Silvennoinen falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Majesty wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Darnell Majesty!
Darnell Majesty was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: TOF 20
Date: Jun 18, 2023

#R1#
Blue misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Blue chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Blue tries a head kick but it misses.
Blue keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Omenankukka.
Omenankukka takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Omenankukka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blue waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Omenankukka.
Blue throws a wild body kick that Omenankukka sees coming a mile off.
Blue shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Blue scores with a jab.
A jab from Omenankukka does it's job there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omenankukka keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Blue lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Omenankukka misses with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blue scores with a shot to the body.
Blue throws a body punch but Omenankukka moves out of range. #T1#
Blue scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Omenankukka doesn't seem bothered though.
Blue throws a wild body kick that Omenankukka sees coming a mile off.
Blue scores with a nice body kick.
Blue throws a nice head kick!
Blue slips under a jab.
A lazy body kick from Blue
and Omenankukka counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Omenankukka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blue lets loose with a powerful body kick. Omenankukka will feel that in the morning.
Omenankukka blocks a low kick nicely.
Omenankukka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blue lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A head kick misses from Blue.
Blue turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Blue throws a lazy head kick
and Omenankukka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Blue fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Omenankukka, pushing him back against the cage.#T2#
Blue can't find room to land a body shot as Omenankukka controls the action.
Blue lands with a right to the head.
Omenankukka avoiding damage as Blue throws knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Blue.
Omenankukka is leaning against Blue and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Blue tries to throw a body punch but Omenankukka avoids it by throwing Blue back against the cage.
Blue's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Omenankukka breaks the clinch.
Blue throws a low kick but it's checked well by Omenankukka.
Blue scores with a kick to the midsection.
Omenankukka blocks a head kick by Blue.
Blue lands a nice leg kick that just misses Omenankukka's sensitive parts.
A big left from Blue misses.
Omenankukka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blue. #T3#
Blue looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Omenankukka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blue doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Blue is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Omenankukka jabs at Blue's body.
Omenankukka misses with a wild body shot.
Omenankukka misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Blue misses with a hook.
Omenankukka misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Blue fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Omenankukka, pushing him back against the cage.
Blue lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Blue misses with some punches.
Omenankukka blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Blue misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Blue blocks a body shot from Omenankukka.
Blue fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Omenankukka manages to break the clinch. #TD#
Omenankukka scores with a takedown into Blue's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blue wants to stand and escape but Omenankukka is having none of it.
Blue is adopting a defensive guard.
Omenankukka lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Blue is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Blue pulls Omenankukka in close to prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lloyd Blue 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#
A shot to the liver by Omenankukka. Beautiful body shot.
Omenankukka throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Blue lands with a right hand.
Blue lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL2#
Blue drives through and clinches with Omenankukka against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blue.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Omenankukka.
Omenankukka throws a head punch that misses.
Blue swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blue landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Blue has a couple of punches blocked by Omenankukka.
Blue has a couple of punches blocked by Omenankukka.
Omenankukka has a couple of punches blocked by Blue.
Omenankukka swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Omenankukka's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Blue stalling against the cage.
Omenankukka tries to pull guard but Blue forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Blue misses with some punches.
Blue trying to land knees to the body.
Blue is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Blue presses Omenankukka against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Blue throws a punch but it's blocked by Omenankukka.
Blue with a knee to the head.
Blue lands with a light punch inside.
Omenankukka takes a shot to the head.
Blue throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Omenankukka on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Blue misses with a knee to the head.
Blue looking to stall. #BC#
Omenankukka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Omenankukka lands a jab to Blue's midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blue lands an overhand right.
Blue bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Omenankukka's head backwards.
Blue has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Omenankukka changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Blue tries to avoid it but Omenankukka manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Blue to the ground. Blue escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Blue ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Blue throws a head kick but Omenankukka moves out of range.
Omenankukka throwing a counter right hand but Blue manages to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Blue - just one landing.
Lloyd Blue is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Omenankukka keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Omenankukka appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T3#
The fighters circling - Omenankukka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blue uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Omenankukka.
Blue feints and then cracks Omenankukka's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Omenankukka down.
Omenankukka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blue tries to counter by closing the distance.
Blue misses with a head kick.
Nice body kick there by Blue.
Blue walks into a stiff left hand from Omenankukka.
Omenankukka lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Both fighters circling a little - Blue finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Blue has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Blue throws a right and a left that Omenankukka avoids nicely.
Blue misses with an attempted mid kick.
Blue looks for the body kick but Omenankukka saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Omenankukka misses the target.
Lloyd Blue seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blue takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T4#
Blue cracks Omenankukka with a right hand to the side of the head.
Omenankukka will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to 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!
Omenankukka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Omenankukka fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Blue tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Omenankukka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Blue just misses with a punch to the body.
Blue throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Blue pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Omenankukka misses with a wild body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Blue.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Omenankukka.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ossi Omenankukka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Omenankukka connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Blue's hands.
Omenankukka fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lloyd Blue showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Omenankukka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blue was well out of range. Poor timing from Omenankukka.
Blue keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Omenankukka.
Blue tries to work over Omenankukka's front leg with a kick but Omenankukka checks it.
Omenankukka throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Blue stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Blue is looking to land body kicks.
Omenankukka swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Omenankukka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blue.
Blue lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lloyd Blue seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blue throws a leg kick #TD#
and Omenankukka counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Omenankukka stands up over Blue, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Omenankukka accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blue looking for a sweep. Not yet Blue, not yet.
Omenankukka missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Blue wants to control the position but Omenankukka says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T1#
Omenankukka lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Blue trying to control but Omenankukka postures up. #SUB#
Omenankukka is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Blue defends it well. #SUB#
Omenankukka is looking for a kimura here.
Lloyd Blue is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Blue trying to hold on to Omenankukka's head to control him but Omenankukka postures up.
Blue wants to get back to full guard.
Omenankukka has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Omenankukka trying to control the action but Blue is working from the bottom.
Omenankukka takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Omenankukka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blue keeps working.
Omenankukka thows a huge punch but Blue dodges it nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Blue can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Omenankukka working the head and body with strikes.
Omenankukka throws a strike but Blue avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Blue working a defensive guard here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Blue holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Omenankukka misses the jab.
Omenankukka walks into a stiff left hand from Blue.
Blue throws a nice head kick!
Blue looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Blue throws a right and a left that Omenankukka avoids nicely.
Omenankukka loads up on a big right hand but Blue slips the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Omenankukka misses the target. #T4#
Omenankukka lands with a good body shot.
Blue throws a head kick that misses.
Blue misses with a leg kick
and Omenankukka counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Omenankukka connects with a crisp jab.
Omenankukka scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
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!
Omenankukka thuds a left hand into Blue's body.
Omenankukka looks to land a left hand but Blue moved out of range nicely.
Blue getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Omenankukka shoots for a takedown but Blue saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Omenankukka slips a straight right by Blue.
Omenankukka swings for the body but Blue moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Blue on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Omenankukka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Omenankukka misses with a straight left.
Ossi Omenankukka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Omenankukka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blue.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ossi Omenankukka showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Blue has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lloyd Blue!
A relieved looking Lloyd Blue 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: AFC #9
Date: Jun 10, 2023

#R1#
Pesonen cracks Murray with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pesonen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pesonen throws the left hand but Murray avoids the punch easily.
Murray throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pesonen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Murray misses with a hook #TD#
and Pesonen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Murray!
Murray wants to get back to his feet but Pesonen is dominant here and he's now got Murray's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Pesonen has the hooks in. Murray is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Pesonen passes his arm under Murray's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Murray taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sinatra Pesonen!

Event: MMAHKI 56
Date: Jun 07, 2023

#R1#
Anthony shoots and misses
and Anthony takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kurva takes a swing at Anthony's ribcage but misses.
Anthony tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Anthony avoids the body shot from Kurva.
Anthony feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Anthony shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Anthony was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kurva managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Anthony. #SUB2#
Anthony is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kurva is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ground and pound from Anthony seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
You can see the frustration on Kurva's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurva dodges the ground and pound from Anthony.
Anthony works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Anthony lands a few punches from side control.
Anthony looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Anthony in side control, throwing shots but Kurva defends. #T1#
Anthony looks up at the clock and then as Kurva takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Anthony smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Anthony tries to score with some ground and pound. Kurva controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Kurva takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kurva is looking to regain half guard here but Anthony keeps moving and retains side control. #SU2#
Anthony stands up.
Anthony shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kurva but Kurva pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kurva is looking to counter punch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Anthony.
Pepe Arvo Kurva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Anthony.
A telegraphed right hand from Kurva misses the target.
And Anthony tries to counter it with a takedown but Kurva pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Anthony shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kurva sprawls well. Kurva wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Anthony gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
Kurva lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Anthony at a distance.
Anthony throws a lazy uppercut
and Kurva counters with a straight right hand.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Anthony.
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!
Anthony cracks Kurva with a big right hand but Kurva just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #SUB2#
Anthony thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Anthony misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kurva avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Anthony.
Anthony working away.
Anthony misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kurva knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Anthony on the ground.#T3#
Anthony misses with the ground and pound.
Kurva controls the position for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Anthony wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kurva, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kurva tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Anthony wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kurva manages to get back to half guard.
Kurva has his hands clasped together around Anthony's back. He's all about the action.
Anthony missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Anthony is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kurva is looking to control Anthony's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kurva avoid being mounted?#T4#
Kurva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Anthony slips a nice elbow through Kurva's hands, connecting with Kurva's forehead.
Anthony has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kurva is trying to get back to full guard.
Kurva blocking the ground and pound attempt from Anthony.
Kurva is trying to get back to full guard.
Kurva is refusing to be controlled, as Anthony sits in half guard.
Kurva is trying to maintain the position but Anthony is very close to passing his half guard.
Anthony lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

William Anthony dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Anthony shoots in but Kurva avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Anthony goes for a double leg but Kurva avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kurva continues to drive forward.
Kurva with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kurva lands a nice hook to Anthony's body. Anthony takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Anthony keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anthony dives in and grabs Kurva's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kurva pushes down on Anthony's head and hops out.
Pepe Arvo Kurva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Anthony.
Anthony throws a right hand that misses
and Kurva counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Anthony thinking.
Kurva lands a nice looking body shot.
Pepe Arvo Kurva is winning the standup battle so far.
Anthony keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anthony misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anthony fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Anthony looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T1#
Anthony postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Anthony throws an elbow that misses. Kurva uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Anthony's guard. Nice move by Kurva!#REVR#
Kurva trying to control the position from guard on top but Anthony is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kurva's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kurva has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Anthony bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kurva's guard. #REVB#
Kurva looking for a sweep. Not yet Kurva, not yet.
Kurva has his hands on Anthony's head, controlling the position.
Kurva keeping full guard, as Anthony tries to pass. #T2#
Anthony distracts Kurva with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Anthony works over Kurva with some ground and pound from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Anthony accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Anthony working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kurva's head.
Anthony trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kurva is trying to keep Anthony in close.
Anthony slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Anthony trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kurva looking to control. #T3#
Anthony throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kurva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Anthony in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Anthony fails with the takedown.
Kurva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anthony changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kurva tries to avoid it but Anthony manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kurva to the ground. Kurva escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Anthony on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kurva lunges at Anthony with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Anthony's hand.
Anthony shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kurva but Kurva pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Anthony takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Anthony doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kurva counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T4#
Anthony with a poor takedown
and Kurva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kurva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pepe Arvo Kurva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kurva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anthony was well out of range. Poor timing from Kurva.
Anthony with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kurva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Anthony shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kurva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anthony has a takedown stuffed.
An attempted straight right counter from Kurva misses the target.
Kurva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kurva is looking to wear down Anthony with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
No luck for Anthony with that takedown attempt.
Kurva lands a glancing blow to the side of Anthony's head.
Anthony dives in for a single leg takedown but Kurva sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kurva takes a swing at Anthony's ribcage but misses.
Anthony with the counter takedown but Kurva avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pepe Arvo Kurva dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Anthony ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kurva. Anthony does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anthony swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anthony fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kurva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anthony feints the counter takedown.
Anthony is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kurva sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Anthony misses with a takedown attempt - Kurva sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pepe Arvo Kurva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Anthony.
Anthony looks to land a left hand but Kurva moved out of range nicely.
Kurva throws a body punch but Anthony moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Anthony or perhaps it was just good defense by Kurva, which made it look bad.
Kurva looks to score with a jab to the body but Anthony is just out of range.
Kurva misses the shot to the body.
Kurva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anthony can do to turn this around?
Anthony with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kurva counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Kurva throws a body shot but no joy.
Anthony throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Anthony throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kurva's waist but Kurva gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Anthony off to one side.
Kurva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anthony was well out of range. Poor timing from Kurva.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kurva. Anthony does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anthony shoots in looking for a takedown. Kurva tries to sprawl out of it but Anthony keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kurva manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Anthony has a takedown stuffed.
Kurva is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Anthony fails to land the takedown.
Anthony takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheers as Kurva lands an impressive looking overhand right. Anthony doesn't seem phased though.
No joy there for Kurva, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T2#
Kurva misses with a body shot.
Anthony feints the counter takedown.
Anthony shoots in looking for a takedown. Kurva tries to sprawl out of it but Anthony keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kurva manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Anthony shoots in but Kurva avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Anthony fails to land the takedown.
Anthony uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kurva.
Kurva takes a swing at Anthony's ribcage but misses.
Kurva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anthony fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Anthony shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kurva napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T3#
Kurva is looking for a sweep.
Kurva sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kurva wants to control but Anthony is keeping busy.
Kurva tries to roll over but Anthony keeps him under control.
Kurva on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kurva tries to get out of the position.
William Anthony has got the better of the ground game so far.
Anthony is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kurva keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kurva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kurva is looking to control Anthony's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kurva avoid being mounted?#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Anthony tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kurva knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kurva is refusing to be controlled, as Anthony sits in half guard.
Anthony tries to pass to full mount but Kurva defends it.
Kurva tries to get to full guard but Anthony has control of the leg.
Kurva is looking to control Anthony's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kurva avoid being mounted?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kurva makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kurva.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pepe Arvo Kurva!

Event: TOF 17
Date: May 28, 2023

#R1#
Silvennoinen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kilgore keeps the fight on the outside.
Kilgore moves in looking to clinch but Silvennoinen pushes him off.
Silvennoinen throws a series of punches but Kilgore avoids them all with ease.
Good exchange - Silvennoinen coming out on top.
Kilgore takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Silvennoinen connects with a looping right hand.
Silvennoinen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kilgore counters with a stiff right hand.
Silvennoinen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Silvennoinen throws out a leg kick but Kilgore moves out of range and Silvennoinen only half commits.
Kilgore tries to bum rush Silvennoinen with a series of wild strikes but Silvennoinen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Silvennoinen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kilgore looks to land a left hand but Silvennoinen moved out of range nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silvennoinen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kilgore counters with a nice low kick that buckles Silvennoinen's knee momentarily.
Silvennoinen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jeremy Kilgore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silvennoinen tries to clinch up
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T1#
Silvennoinen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kilgore.
Kilgore throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kilgore uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silvennoinen.
Kilgore ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kilgore throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Silvennoinen misses with some punches.
Silvennoinen lands with a right to the head.
Kilgore misses with a punch to the body.
Silvennoinen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kilgore misses with a body punch.
Silvennoinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Silvennoinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Kilgore stalling. #T2#
Kilgore lands a shot to the body.
Kilgore tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kilgore lands a nice uppercut.
Kilgore can't find room to land a body shot as Silvennoinen controls the action.
Kilgore misses with some punches.
Silvennoinen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Silvennoinen has a couple of punches blocked by Kilgore.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kilgore lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kilgore working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kilgore throws a punch but it's blocked by Silvennoinen.
Silvennoinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Silvennoinen tries to throw a body punch but Kilgore avoids it by throwing Silvennoinen back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Kilgore as the two fighters clinch.
Silvennoinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kilgore misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silvennoinen.
Silvennoinen can't find room to land a body shot as Kilgore controls the action. #T3#
A short body shot lands from Kilgore as the two fighters clinch.
Kilgore misses with a body punch.
Silvennoinen blocks a body shot from Kilgore.
Kilgore blocking some punches.
Kilgore misses with a body punch.
Kilgore lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kilgore throws a head punch that misses.
Kilgore lands with a right to the head.
Silvennoinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kilgore's elbow.
Kilgore scores with a nice hook to the head.
Silvennoinen is trying to push Kilgore away but Kilgore has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kilgore blocking some punches.
Kilgore tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silvennoinen's elbow.
Kilgore tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silvennoinen's elbow.
Silvennoinen misses with some punches.
Kilgore tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silvennoinen's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silvennoinen.
Kilgore misses with the head strike. #T4#
Silvennoinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Silvennoinen misses with a punch to the body.
Silvennoinen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kilgore struggles to land a body shot inside as Silvennoinen controls his hands.
Silvennoinen misses with a body punch.
Silvennoinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kilgore's elbow.
Silvennoinen blocks a body shot from Kilgore.
Silvennoinen being controlled against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Silvennoinen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kilgore misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kilgore misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Kilgore.
A head punch on the inside from Kilgore fails to land.
A short right from Silvennoinen.
Kilgore lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremy Kilgore dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Silvennoinen misses with an uppercut
and Kilgore counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kilgore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kilgore lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A slow jab from Silvennoinen misses its intended target.
Kilgore defending well as Silvennoinen loads up on a big left hand.
Kilgore lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kilgore throws a head kick but Silvennoinen moves out of range.
Silvennoinen lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice leg kick from Kilgore, right into the meat of the thigh.
Silvennoinen moves away from the strike by Kilgore.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Silvennoinen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kilgore - the referee stops the clock and Silvennoinen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kilgore. Silvennoinen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Silvennoinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Kilgore fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Silvennoinen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Silvennoinen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kilgore.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kilgore moves in looking to clinch but Silvennoinen pushes him off.
Kilgore scoring well with a low kick there. #T1#
Silvennoinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Silvennoinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kilgore throws a jab but it's blocked by Silvennoinen.
Silvennoinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kilgore was well out of range. Poor timing from Silvennoinen.
Kilgore lands with a kick to the temple. Silvennoinen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Silvennoinen misses with a series of wild punches.
Silvennoinen blocks a head kick by Kilgore.
Silvennoinen scores with a decent looking hook.
Kilgore takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kilgore throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Silvennoinen's head.
Kilgore swings for the body but Silvennoinen moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Kilgore.
Jeremy Kilgore is winning the standup battle so far.
Kilgore misses with a body shot.
Silvennoinen steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kilgore.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kilgore uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silvennoinen.
Silvennoinen swings for the body but Kilgore moves out of range.
Kilgore thinks about countering with a body kick.
Kilgore throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Silvennoinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silvennoinen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kilgore. Kilgore obviously looking to wear him down.
Kilgore fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Silvennoinen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kilgore scores with a jab to the body.
Silvennoinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kilgore.
Kilgore closes the distance but Silvennoinen moves to the side
and Silvennoinen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kilgore looks to land a body kick but Silvennoinen moved away.
Silvennoinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Kilgore is just out of range.
Kilgore avoids a kick to the body.
Silvennoinen looks to land a left hand but Kilgore moved out of range nicely.
Kilgore throws a quick counter kick to the body but Silvennoinen avoids it.
Silvennoinen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Silvennoinen takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #T3#
Kilgore throws a hook but Silvennoinen blocks it.
Kilgore pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kilgore goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Silvennoinen misses the jab.
Kilgore tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silvennoinen swats away the attempt to clinch by Kilgore.
Silvennoinen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kilgore throws a jab when Silvennoinen was well out of range.
Silvennoinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kilgore sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Silvennoinen. Kilgore does a little dance to reset his feet.
Silvennoinen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Silvennoinen tries to clinch but Kilgore moves out of range.
Kilgore takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T4#
Nice body kick from Kilgore.
Kilgore lands a head kick. Silvennoinen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Silvennoinen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kilgore scores with a spinning back kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silvennoinen throws an overhand right that lands on Kilgore's shoulder, as Kilgore tries to avoid the shot.
Kilgore throwing a counter right hand but Silvennoinen manages to avoid it.
Kilgore lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kilgore with the inside leg kick.
Silvennoinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kilgore.
Kilgore scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Kilgore
and Silvennoinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kilgore throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silvennoinen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A looping hook to the body misses from Silvennoinen. Kilgore does a little dance to reset his feet.
Silvennoinen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kilgore.
Kilgore connects with a high kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremy Kilgore dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Silvennoinen misses with a low kick.
Kilgore connects with an inside leg kick.
Silvennoinen moves out of range of the body kick from Kilgore.
Silvennoinen moves out of range of the body kick.
Kilgore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kilgore. Silvennoinen does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Kilgore clinches with his opponent.
Kilgore prevents a body shot from Silvennoinen.
Kilgore lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Silvennoinen or not.
Kilgore is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilgore lands a right hand that snaps the head of Silvennoinen backwards.
Silvennoinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Kilgore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silvennoinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Silvennoinen has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kilgore seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Silvennoinen can turn it around.#T1#
Kilgore misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kilgore misses with a punch on the inside.
Silvennoinen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Silvennoinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Silvennoinen lands a right hand.
Silvennoinen pushes Kilgore back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kilgore lands a nice shot to the body.
Jeremy Kilgore has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Silvennoinen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kilgore backwards.
Kilgore gets through Silvennoinen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kilgore tries to throw a body punch but Silvennoinen avoids it by throwing Kilgore back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Kilgore.
Silvennoinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silvennoinen misses with the head strike.
Kilgore blocks an uppercut.
Kilgore misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Kilgore blocking some punches.
Silvennoinen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kilgore backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silvennoinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Kilgore prevents a body shot from Silvennoinen.
Silvennoinen misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Silvennoinen fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silvennoinen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kilgore.
Kilgore cracks Silvennoinen with a nice body shot.
Kilgore stalling against the cage.
Silvennoinen tries to throw a body punch but Kilgore avoids it by throwing Silvennoinen back against the cage.
Silvennoinen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kilgore backwards.
Kilgore lands with a right to the head.
Silvennoinen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Silvennoinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kilgore's elbow. #T3#
Kilgore blocks an uppercut.
Silvennoinen tries to work over Kilgore's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Silvennoinen blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Kilgore fails to land.
Kilgore is trying to maintain a safe position but Silvennoinen gets an underhook and turns Kilgore into the cage.
Silvennoinen misses with the head strike.
Silvennoinen misses with a body punch.
Silvennoinen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kilgore lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Silvennoinen backwards.
Silvennoinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kilgore misses with a punch to the body.
Kilgore stalling in the clinch.
Silvennoinen misses with the head strike.
Kilgore has a couple of punches blocked by Silvennoinen.
Silvennoinen tries to throw a body punch but Kilgore avoids it by throwing Silvennoinen back against the cage.
Silvennoinen blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Kilgore swings wildly with an uppercut but Silvennoinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silvennoinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kilgore blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Silvennoinen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Silvennoinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Kilgore throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Silvennoinens head.
Silvennoinen being controlled against the cage.
Kilgore tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silvennoinen's elbow.
Kilgore goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kilgore misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silvennoinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Kilgore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lottovoittaja Silvennoinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kilgore is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Silvennoinen is keeping busy.

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 Jeremy Kilgore.
Well Kilgore has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeremy Kilgore!
Jeremy Kilgore decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: TOF 16
Date: May 21, 2023

#R1#
Omenankukka scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Omenankukka with a jab.
Omenankukka clobbers Mendoza with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mendoza is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mendoza slips under a jab.
Mendoza throws out a counter right but Omenankukka avoids it with no problem.
Omenankukka has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Deathsquad in the buildup to the fight.#TD#
Omenankukka closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mendoza is refusing to be controlled, as Omenankukka sits in half guard.
Mendoza blocking the ground and pound attempt from Omenankukka.
Omenankukka sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mendoza defending well though.
Omenankukka drops an elbow to the side of Mendoza's head. #SUB2#
Mendoza actively working from the bottom here.
Omenankukka landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T1#
Omenankukka missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Omenankukka lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Omenankukka throwing shots but Mendoza is blocking nicely.
Omenankukka not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mendoza is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Omenankukka scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Omenankukka is looking for a kimura here.
Ground and pound from Omenankukka. #T2#
Mendoza is trying to control but can't.
Mendoza tries to kick Omenankukka off but Omenankukka keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Omenankukka throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Omenankukka scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Omenankukka has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Omenankukka controlling the action here. #SUB#
Omenankukka is looking for a kimura but Mendoza is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Omenankukka to get the leverage.
Mendoza is not content to let Omenankukka control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Omenankukka tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mendoza knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Mendoza tries to roll over but Omenankukka keeps him under control.
Omenankukka throws a strike but Mendoza avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Omenankukka is looking to work some ground and pound but Mendoza has wrist control.
Mendoza keeping moving, preventing Omenankukka from controlling successfully.
Omenankukka postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mendoza utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Omenankukka throws an elbow that misses. Mendoza uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Omenankukka's guard. Nice move by Mendoza!#REVB#
Mendoza trying to control the position from guard on top but Omenankukka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB#
Omenankukka had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mendoza defends it easily.
Omenankukka is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Omenankukka sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mendoza defending well though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Omenankukka throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mendoza blocking the ground and pound attempt from Omenankukka.
Omenankukka thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ossi Omenankukka dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Mendoza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mendoza takes a jab right on the kisser.
Omenankukka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mendoza can do to turn this around?
Mendoza drops his hands momentarily and Omenankukka takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Omenankukka misses with a looping right.
Omenankukka throws a right hand that misses
letting Mendoza counter with a right hand.
Omenankukka connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mendoza. Mendoza circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Omenankukka throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omenankukka fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Mendoza's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Omenankukka misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Mendoza was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Nice shot lands for Omenankukka.
Omenankukka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Omenankukka swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mendoza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Omenankukka takes a swing at Mendoza's ribcage but misses.
Mendoza takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mendoza gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Omenankukka looks to land a right hand but Mendoza moved out of range.
Omenankukka scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mendoza doesn't seem bothered though.
Omenankukka scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mendoza doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
Omenankukka's corner calls for a 1-2. Omenankukka obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mendoza avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mendoza wants to counter the offense by Omenankukka and move into the clinch position.
Mendoza moves out of range as Omenankukka strikes.
Omenankukka fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mendoza looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mendoza defending well as Omenankukka loads up on a big left hand.
Omenankukka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Omenankukka misses with a body shot.
Omenankukka lands with a good body shot.#T3#
Omenankukka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD#
Omenankukka shoots in and bounces Mendoza off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Omenankukka lands a couple of elbows.
Omenankukka is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Omenankukka postures up and lands a big shot to Mendoza's brow.
Omenankukka trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Omenankukka cracks Mendoza with a solid left hand.
Omenankukka throwing strikes from guard but Mendoza blocks nicely. #T4#
Omenankukka with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Omenankukka trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendoza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Omenankukka trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Omenankukka loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Omenankukka with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Omenankukka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mendoza swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Omenankukka passes Mendoza's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ossi Omenankukka dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Omenankukka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mendoza moves away.
Omenankukka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mendoza tries to counter with a clinch but Omenankukka shakes him off and moves away.#TD#
Mendoza gets caught napping as Omenankukka dives in and scores a takedown. Mendoza manages to retain guard.
Omenankukka cracks Mendoza with a solid left hand.
Omenankukka lands a couple of digs.
Omenankukka might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Mendoza looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Omenankukka passes into side control.
Omenankukka looks up at the clock and then as Mendoza takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Omenankukka smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omenankukka is working Mendoza over with some ground and pound from side control. #T1#
Omenankukka landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Omenankukka grinds an elbow into Mendoza's temple.
Mendoza felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Omenankukka looks up at the clock and then as Mendoza takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Omenankukka smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The ground and pound from Omenankukka seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Omenankukka lands a nice forearm strike. #ROC#Mendoza is rocked!
Omenankukka lands a strong strike to the head of Mendoza. That's dazed him! Omenankukka looking to finish here. Mendoza is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Omenankukka lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ossi Omenankukka!

Event: MMAHKI 47
Date: May 10, 2023

#R1#
Shakaromanov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kurva counters with a nice uppercut.
Kurva misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Shakaromanov counter with a right hand.
Kurva misses with a body shot
and Shakaromanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kurva ducks right into an uppercut from Shakaromanov.
Kurva throws a combination that misses
and Shakaromanov counters with a big right hand! Oh Kurva is in trouble here! Shakaromanov follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mehmet Shakaromanov!
Mehmet Shakaromanov spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: TOF 13
Date: Apr 30, 2023

#R1#
McManus tries to clinch up.
McManus throws a head kick that misses
and Silvennoinen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McManus thinking.
McManus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Justice McManus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McManus tries to clinch up
letting Silvennoinen counter with a right hand.
McManus doesn't manage to clinch there - Silvennoinen circles away. #CL#
Silvennoinen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McManus swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Silvennoinen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McManus takes one to the side of the head.
McManus wants to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Silvennoinen misses its target.
Silvennoinen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Silvennoinen lands an overhand right.#T1#
Silvennoinen 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.
Silvennoinen has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Silvennoinen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McManus wants to clinch but Silvennoinen slips to the side
and Silvennoinen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Silvennoinen looks to score with a jab to the body but McManus is just out of range.
McManus tries to close the distance and clinch but Silvennoinen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Silvennoinen forces McManus back against the cage and clinches.
McManus misses with a knee to the head.
McManus trying to land knees to the body.
McManus missing with knees to the body.
Silvennoinen lands with a light punch inside.
Silvennoinen misses with a body punch.
McManus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Silvennoinen digs a right hand underneath McManus's ribcage. McManus let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McManus looks winded!
Silvennoinen blocks an elbow strike from McManus.
Silvennoinen digs a right hand into McManus's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McManus's gas tank.
A left hand lands to the body for Silvennoinen.
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!
Silvennoinen scores with a hook to the body.#T2#
Still in the clinch, Silvennoinen scores with a nice short uppercut.
McManus has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Silvennoinen seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if McManus can turn it around.
Silvennoinen lands with a left to the head.
Silvennoinen presses McManus against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Silvennoinen is working McManus over against the cage.#BC#
Silvennoinen breaks from the clinch.
McManus takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McManus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Silvennoinen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McManus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Silvennoinen lands a right hook to the body.
Silvennoinen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McManus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McManus walks into a stiff left hand from Silvennoinen.#ROC#McManus is rocked!
McManus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Silvennoinen throws a shot to the body.
Silvennoinen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Silvennoinen is looking to wear down McManus with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Silvennoinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Silvennoinen closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops McManus! Silvennoinen dives in looking to finish! McManus is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lottovoittaja Silvennoinen!

Event: MMAHKI 41
Date: Apr 15, 2023

#R1#
Cobb throws a right hand that misses
and Kurva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A punch combination from Cobb misses.
Kurva moves forwards but Cobb connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A lazy left from Cobb finds it's target.
A low kick from Cobb is predictable there
and Kurva counters with a right hand to the body.
Kurva avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kurva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big right from Cobb misses.
Cobb tries to bum rush Kurva with a series of wild strikes but Kurva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kurva doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kurva. Cobb does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cobb tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kurva was well out of range. Poor timing from Cobb.
A slow jab from Cobb misses its intended target.
Cobb looks to land a right hand but Kurva moved out of range.
Cobb misses with an uppercut
and Kurva counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Cobb.
Cobb throws a low kick but Kurva avoids it.
Cobb lands a jab to the head. #CL2#
Kurva instigates a clinch. #T1#
Kurva lands a nice shot to the body.
Kurva prevents Cobb from breaking the clinch.
Kurva has Cobb pressed against the cage, preventing Cobb from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cobb wants to get back to striking at distance but Kurva won't allow it.
Cobb wants to break free but Kurva has control.
Cobb wants to break free but Kurva has control.
Kurva tries to work over Cobb's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cobb is trying to break the clinch but Kurva has him pressed against the cage.
Kurva lands with a light punch inside.
Cobb prevents a body shot from Kurva.
Cobb's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kurva prevents Cobb from breaking the clinch.
Cobb blocks a body shot from Kurva. #BC#
Cobb's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cobb misses with a looping left.
Kurva chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cobb can pounce on him.
Cobb cracks a nice hook into Kurva's ribs.
Kurva cracks a nice hook into Cobb's ribs.
Cobb takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cobb slips under a jab from Kurva.#T2#
Cobb throws a lazy right hand but Kurva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cobb throws a jab when Kurva was well out of range.
Cobb cracks Kurva with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kurva takes a swing at Cobb's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Cobb on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kurva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cobb.
Cobb swings for the body but Kurva moves out of range.
Kurva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cobb moves away.
Cobb pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kurva misses with a hook. Cobb ducked under it nicely.
Cobb was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kurva throws a looping overhand right but Cobb ducks down to avoid it.
Cobb cracks Kurva with a right hand to the side of the head.
A cross from Cobb lands.
Cobb looks to throw the jab but Kurva is out of range.
Kurva jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cobb misses with an uppercut.
Kurva missing with a left hand there. Cobb was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cobb throws a solid leg kick but Kurva takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cobb.#T3#
Cobb bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kurva's head.
Cobb moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Cobb misses with a lunging right hand
and Kurva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cobb looks to land a right hand but Kurva moved out of range.
Cobb misses with an uppercut.
Cobb swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cobb misses with a hook
letting Kurva counter with a right hand.
Cobb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kurva manages to avoid it.
Cobb tries a low kick but Kurva avoids it.
Kurva throws out a counter right but Cobb avoids it with no problem.
Cobb cracks Kurva with a right hand to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Cobb misses the target.
Kurva ducks under a wild hook from Cobb.
A big right from Cobb misses.
Cobb works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kurva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cobb throws out the jab.
Cobb throws the left hand but Kurva avoids the punch easily.
A nice side step and Kurva releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kurva misses the shot to the body.
Kurva takes one on the button.
Cobb is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4#
Cobb tries to bum rush Kurva with a series of wild strikes but Kurva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A nice side step and Kurva releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A slow jab from Cobb misses its intended target.
Cobb misses with a right hand
and Kurva makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kurva looks to land a left hand but Cobb moved out of range nicely.
Kurva looks to score with a jab to the body but Cobb is just out of range.
Cobb fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kurva just manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Kurva moves into range and clinches up with Cobb.#BC#
Cobb breaks the clinch.
Cobb scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cobb throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kurva stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cobb takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CL2#
Kurva takes the fight into the clinch.
Kurva lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Kurva.
Cobb is trying to break free.
Cobb jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kurva walks away with a smile on his face. Cobb gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cobb takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Billy Cobb will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kurva ducks under a wild hook from Cobb.
Kurva let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Billy Cobb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cobb throws a looping overhand right but Kurva ducks down to avoid it.
Cobb walks into a jab.
Cobb pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kurva lands with a nice body punch.
Cobb throws a hook but Kurva avoids it easily.
Kurva appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cobb's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cobb duly obliges.
Cobb misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kurva looks to score with a jab to the body but Cobb is just out of range.
A jab from Cobb misses.
A slow jab from Kurva misses its intended target.
Cobb looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kurva connects with a body shot.
A slow jab from Cobb misses its intended target.
Cobb throws an off balance right hand
and Kurva counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cobb takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kurva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cobb manages to avoid it.
Cobb throws an off balance right hand
and Kurva counters with a left to the body. #T1#
A slow jab from Cobb misses its intended target.
It seemed like Kurva was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kurva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cobb thinks about countering with a head kick.
Kurva throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Cobb wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kurva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cobb misses with a hook
and Kurva counters with a nice body shot.
Cobb lands with an uppercut that bounces Kurva off the cage and back into range.
Kurva defending well as Cobb loads up on a big left hand.
Kurva tests Cobb's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cobb missing with a left hand there. Kurva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cobb misses with the combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cobb. Kurva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cobb misses with a right hand
and Kurva counters with a straight right hand.
Kurva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cobb.
Cobb throws a lazy right hand but Kurva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cobb swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kurva counters with a stiff right hand.
Cobb shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sloppy strikes from Cobb. Those never looked like landing.
Cobb throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Cobb misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Kurva on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kurva with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kurva slips a straight right by Cobb.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kurva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cobb throws a leg kick but Kurva checks it.
Kurva lunges at Cobb with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cobb's hand.
Cobb throws a lazy right hand but Kurva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kurva misses with a body shot.
Kurva scores with a hook.
Kurva moves away from the strike by Cobb. #CL2#
Cobb tries to keep at a distance but Kurva has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cobb tries to pull guard but Kurva won't allow it.
Cobb looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Cobb is trying to break the clinch but Kurva has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Cobb pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Kurva comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Good shot there by Cobb.
Cobb takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cobb throws out a leg kick but Kurva moves out of range and Cobb only half commits.
Cobb takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cobb throws a jab but it's blocked by Kurva.
Kurva now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cobb lands a body shot.
Kurva throws an overhand right that lands on Cobb's shoulder, as Cobb tries to avoid the shot.
Kurva sizes up Cobb with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cobb staying out of range there.
Kurva connects with a body shot that sends Cobb's belly button to the back.
Kurva swings for the body but Cobb moves out of range.
Cobb misses with a looping right.
Kurva scores with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cobb!
Cobb misses with a hook. Kurva ducked under it nicely.
Cobb throws the left hand but Kurva avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Kurva lands with a right hand.
A low kick from Cobb misses
and Kurva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kurva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kurva takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kurva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cobb.
Kurva cracks a nice hook into Cobb's ribs.
Kurva throws a lazy right hand but Cobb sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cobb misses with an uppercut
and Kurva counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cobb thinking.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A slow jab from Kurva misses its intended target.
Kurva on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A leg kick checked by Kurva.
Kurva appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cobb takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kurva.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kurva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kurva just misses with a punch to the body.
Kurva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cobb.
Kurva let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kurva with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pepe Arvo Kurva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kurva scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd cheers as Kurva lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cobb doesn't seem phased though.
Kurva looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kurva misses with a body shot.
Cobb throwing a counter right hand but Kurva manages to avoid it.
Cobb throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kurva throws a shot to the body.
Cobb loads up on a big right hand but Kurva slips the punch.
Kurva let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cobb swinging wildly here.
Kurva throws out a counter right but Cobb avoids it with no problem.
Cobb misses with a lunging right hand
and Kurva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kurva fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cobb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kurva.
Kurva throws a body punch but Cobb moves out of range.
Donk. Cobb catches Kurva right on the button with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kurva takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cobb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cobb with a hook.#T1#
Cobb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kurva.
An attempted straight right counter from Cobb misses the target.
Pepe Arvo Kurva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice shot lands for Kurva.
Kurva has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kurva looks to score with a jab to the body but Cobb is just out of range.
Cobb scores with a decent looking hook.
Kurva gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cobb connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cobb throws a lazy uppercut
and Kurva counters with a right hand to the body.
Cobb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cobb is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kurva.
As Cobb backs off Kurva throws a huge counter combo but Cobb manages to avoid it all.
Kurva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cobb.
Cobb loads up on a big right hand but Kurva slips the punch.
Cobb misses with an uppercut. Kurva saw that one coming.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cobb has had enough of the clinch but Kurva keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Kurva breaks the clinch. #T2#
Cobb with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kurva to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cobb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cobb staying out of range there.
Cobb throws a low kick but Kurva moves out of range easily.
Kurva looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cobb lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kurva circles away quickly and effectively.
Cobb steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kurva.
Kurva scores with a hook.
Cobb motions for Kurva to come forward. Cobb throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cobb is looking to score with low kicks.
Cobb misses with the combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Kurva gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cobb is trying to break the clinch but Kurva is controlling him.
Cobb tries to break the clinch but Kurva is controlling the position. #BC2#
Kurva breaks the clinch.
Cobb misses with a hook
and Kurva counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Cobb blocks a jab.
Cobb misses with a hook.
Cobb throws an overhand right that lands on Kurva's shoulder, as Kurva tries to avoid the shot.
Cobb throws a sloppy body shot
and Kurva counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kurva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cobb throws a sloppy head kick and Kurva moves out of range easily.
Kurva let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cobb takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kurva lands a jab to Cobb's midsection.
Kurva lands with a right hand.
Cobb misses with a hook.
Cobb misses with a straight right.
Cobb defending well as Kurva loads up on a big left hand.
Kurva takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cobb throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cobb misses with a straight left.
Cobb throws a right hand that misses
and Kurva counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cobb throws a poor cross that misses
and Kurva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kurva blocks a low kick nicely.
Kurva lands a nice shot to the body.
Kurva works Cobb's body with a nice hook.
Cobb tries to move into range but Kurva moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kurva connects with a jab.
Cobb misses with a straight left.
Kurva ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kurva slips under a jab from Cobb.
Cobb throws out a leg kick but Kurva moves out of range and Cobb only half commits.
Cobb throws a right and a left that Kurva avoids nicely.
Kurva scores with a hook.
Nice body punch from Cobb.
Cobb loads up on a big right hand but Kurva slips the punch.
Kurva let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kurva just misses with a punch to the body.
Cobb missing with a left hand there. Kurva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kurva let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pepe Arvo Kurva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kurva 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pepe Arvo Kurva!

Event: TOF 9
Date: Apr 02, 2023

#R1#
Houston looks to land a left hand but Omenankukka moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Omenankukka misses its intended target.
A shot to the body from Houston misses
and Omenankukka counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Hank Houston has been cut.
Omenankukka misses with a body shot.
Houston swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Houston defending well as Omenankukka loads up on a big left hand.
A big left from Omenankukka misses.
Omenankukka misses the body punch
and Houston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Houston misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Omenankukka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Omenankukka jabs at Houston's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Houston. Omenankukka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Houston doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Houston throws a shot from downtown. Omenankukka moves away and avoids it.
Houston takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Omenankukka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Houston misses the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Omenankukka connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Houston slips under a jab.
Houston throwing a counter right hand but Omenankukka manages to avoid it.#T1#
Omenankukka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Houston.
Houston looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Houston staying out of range there.
Houston takes a swing at Omenankukka's ribcage but misses.
Houston lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Omenankukka misses with a shot to the body
and Houston counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Omenankukka thinking.
Houston fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Omenankukka throws an overhand right that lands on Houston's shoulder, as Houston tries to avoid the shot.
Omenankukka takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Omenankukka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Houston.
It looked like Houston was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Omenankukka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Houston manages to avoid it.
Omenankukka slips under a jab from Houston.
Omenankukka listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#ROC2#Houston is rocked!
Omenankukka circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Houston tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Omenankukka wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ossi Omenankukka!

Event: TOF 7
Date: Mar 19, 2023

#R1#
Wittaker blocks a leg kick.
Wittaker tries to clinch but Silvennoinen is having none of it.
A nice side step and Silvennoinen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Silvennoinen keeps the fight on the outside.
Wittaker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Silvennoinen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wittaker has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wittaker there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL#
Wittaker drives through and clinches with Silvennoinen against the cage.
Silvennoinen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wittaker has him pressed against the cage.
Wittaker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Silvennoinen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Silvennoinen misses with a body punch.
Wittaker lands an elbow that stopped Silvennoinen in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#It looks like Lottovoittaja Silvennoinen has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silvennoinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Wittaker controls his hands.
Silvennoinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wittaker's elbow.
Silvennoinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Wittaker has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Silvennoinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Wittaker controls his hands.
Wittaker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Wittaker misses with the head strike.
Silvennoinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silvennoinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wittaker lands a hook that snaps the head of Silvennoinen backwards.
Silvennoinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Silvennoinen.
Silvennoinen misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Silvennoinen breaks from the clinch.
Wittaker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wittaker tries to clinch up.
Silvennoinen scores with a sloppy right hand. Wittaker should have avoided that one.
Silvennoinen swats away the attempt to clinch by Wittaker.
Wittaker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2##CL#
Wittaker closes the distance and clinches.
Silvennoinen misses with a body punch.
Wittaker misses with an elbow strike.
Wittaker lands an elbow inside.
Wittaker lands with a short shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Come on Silvennoinen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Wittaker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wittaker misses with an elbow strike.
Silvennoinen is looking to break free of the clinch but Wittaker has double underhooks.
Wittaker comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Silvennoinen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Silvennoinen as Wittaker tries to tie him up.
Silvennoinen gets through Wittaker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Wittaker misses with the head strike.
Wittaker leaning his opponent against the cage.
Wittaker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wittaker pushes Silvennoinen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Wittaker.
Wittaker lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wittaker lands a damaging elbow.
Silvennoinen blocks an uppercut.
Wittaker creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Silvennoinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wittaker's elbow.
Silvennoinen avoids the elbow strike from Wittaker, against the cage.
Wittaker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Silvennoinen blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Wittaker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wittaker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wittaker lands a nice elbow.
Silvennoinen can't find room to land a body shot as Wittaker controls the action.
Silvennoinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silvennoinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wittaker's elbow.
Wittaker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wittaker comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Silvennoinen has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Wittaker seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Silvennoinen can turn it around.
Silvennoinen stalling in the clinch.
Silvennoinen lands with a right to the head.
Silvennoinen stalling.
Wittaker throws a punch but it's blocked by Silvennoinen.
Silvennoinen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Silvennoinen avoids a wild elbow strike from Wittaker.
Wittaker controlling the action here for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Myles Wittaker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lottovoittaja Silvennoinen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Silvennoinen misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Wittaker to counter with a crisp jab.
Wittaker closes the distance looking to clinch
and Silvennoinen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL#
Wittaker pushes Silvennoinen up against the cage in a clinch.
Silvennoinen blocks an uppercut.
Wittaker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wittaker working aggressively here.
Silvennoinen tries a body shot but Wittaker blocks it.
Silvennoinen lands a hook that snaps the head of Wittaker backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silvennoinen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Silvennoinen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wittaker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Silvennoinen backwards.
Silvennoinen blocks an uppercut.
Wittaker throws an elbow that misses. #T1##BC2#
Silvennoinen manages to break the clinch.
A combination from Silvennoinen does no damage.
Wittaker moves to clinch but Silvennoinen breaks away
and Silvennoinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Silvennoinen moves out of range as Wittaker strikes.
Silvennoinen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Silvennoinen tries to work over Wittaker's front leg with a kick but Wittaker checks it.
Silvennoinen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wittaker rather than just go for the knockout.
Silvennoinen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL#
Wittaker pushes Silvennoinen up against the cage in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Silvennoinen.
Wittaker misses with a punch to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wittaker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Silvennoinen blocking some punches. #T2#
Silvennoinen prevents a body shot from Wittaker.
Silvennoinen dodges an elbow strike from Wittaker.
Wittaker scores with a shot to the side of Silvennoinen's head.
A short left from Wittaker.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wittaker.
Wittaker misses with a punch on the inside.
Silvennoinen tries to throw a body punch but Wittaker avoids it by throwing Silvennoinen back against the cage.
Myles Wittaker has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wittaker tries to throw a body punch but Silvennoinen avoids it by throwing Wittaker back against the cage.
Wittaker creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Silvennoinen scores with a shoulder strike.
Silvennoinen avoids the elbow strike from Wittaker, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wittaker.
Silvennoinen scores with a hook to the body.
Silvennoinen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wittaker just misses with a elbow thrown towards Silvennoinen's brow.
Wittaker has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T3#
Wittaker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Wittaker.
A short right from Silvennoinen.
Wittaker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Silvennoinen is trying to force a seperation but Wittaker has the dominant position.
Wittaker prevents a body shot from Silvennoinen.
Silvennoinen working aggressively here.
A bit of stalling here from Wittaker.
Wittaker comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Silvennoinen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wittaker pushes off an throws an elbow but Silvennoinen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Silvennoinen tries to throw a body punch but Wittaker avoids it by throwing Silvennoinen back against the cage.
Silvennoinen blocks a body shot from Wittaker. #BC2#
Silvennoinen manages to break the clinch. #T4#
Silvennoinen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Silvennoinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Silvennoinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silvennoinen slips a jab and a cross from Wittaker.
Silvennoinen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Wittaker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Silvennoinen lands a nice shot that snaps Wittaker's head back.
Wittaker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lottovoittaja Silvennoinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!
Wittaker tries to clinch there but Silvennoinen circles away.
Silvennoinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wittaker moves away.
Wittaker is looking for a counter combo.
Silvennoinen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wittaker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silvennoinen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wittaker tries to clinch there but Silvennoinen circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lottovoittaja Silvennoinen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Lottovoittaja Silvennoinen's cut.
That's time! Wittaker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Silvennoinen lands with an uppercut that bounces Wittaker off the cage and back into range.#CL#
Wittaker drives through and clinches with Silvennoinen against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Wittaker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wittaker comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Silvennoinen blocks the elbow strike.
Silvennoinen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wittaker throws a head punch that misses.
Wittaker tries a body shot but Silvennoinen blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wittaker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silvennoinen scores with a shoulder strike.
Wittaker is pushing Silvennoinen up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC2#
Silvennoinen breaks the clinch. #T1#
Wittaker slips under a jab from Silvennoinen.
Silvennoinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wittaker wants to clinch up but Silvennoinen keeps it at a distance.
Wittaker is looking to clinch. #CL#
Wittaker clinches up against the cage.
Wittaker throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC2#
Silvennoinen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good leg kick by Silvennoinen.
Wittaker moves in looking to clinch but Silvennoinen pushes him off.
Silvennoinen throws a leg kick but Wittaker sees it coming and moves out of range.
Silvennoinen keeps the fight on the outside.
Silvennoinen stuns Wittaker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd cheers as Silvennoinen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wittaker doesn't seem phased though.
Silvennoinen misses with an uppercut. Wittaker saw that one coming.#T2#
Silvennoinen scores with a punch to the head.
Wittaker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Silvennoinen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wittaker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Silvennoinen takes a swing at Wittaker's ribcage but misses.
Wittaker appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Silvennoinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silvennoinen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Silvennoinen lands an overhand right.
Silvennoinen scores with a shot to the body.
Wittaker tries to clinch up but Silvennoinen circles away and keeps his distance.
Wittaker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silvennoinen.
Silvennoinen lands a body shot.
Silvennoinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Silvennoinen thuds his right hand into Wittaker's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T3#
Wittaker takes one to the side of the head.
Wittaker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wittaker throws a hook but Silvennoinen avoids it easily.
Silvennoinen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Silvennoinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wittaker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wittaker avoids the body shot from Silvennoinen.
Wittaker is looking for a counter combo.
Wittaker takes one on the button.
Wittaker misses the body punch
and Silvennoinen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A cross from Silvennoinen lands.
Silvennoinen lands a glancing blow to the side of Wittaker's head.
Wittaker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Silvennoinen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Wittaker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silvennoinen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Silvennoinen connects with a body shot.
Wittaker closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wittaker wants to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Silvennoinen! But no joy.
Nice body punch from Silvennoinen.
Silvennoinen lands an overhand right.
Silvennoinen with a body punch. A glancing blow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lottovoittaja Silvennoinen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Silvennoinen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

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