Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: PFF 28 Loureiro vs Terranova
Date: Apr 07, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Petteri decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Petteri missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Petteri is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baruti definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petteri wants to take a breather but Baruti is having none of it.
Petteri seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Petteri controlling the action here.#T1#
Petteri missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Baruti blocking the ground and pound attempt from Petteri.
Petteri perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Petteri trying to control from half guard but Baruti is working away.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Petteri not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Petteri looks to land a strike but Baruti avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Petteri throws an elbow that misses. Baruti uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Petteri's guard. Nice move by Baruti!#REVR#
Baruti sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Petteri doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Petteri looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Petteri controls Baruti momentarily but Baruti frees himself.
Petteri lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Petteri scoring with some ground and pound. #T3#
Petteri content to stall in guard here.
Baruti preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Petteri's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Petteri lands a couple of elbows.
Petteri with a flurry of punches that miss.
Petteri controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Petteri's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Petteri showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Petteri is looking to pass into half guard but Baruti pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Baruti is in guard.#REVR##T4#
Petteri is striking but Baruti is not phased and passes to half guard.
Petteri wants to control but Baruti is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Petteri is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petteri pushes Baruti off looking to stand but Baruti dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Esa Petteri dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Petteri closes this distance looking for a takedown but Baruti circles away.#TD2#
Petteri scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Petteri seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Baruti does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Petteri throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Petteri's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Petteri is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Petteri looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Petteri controlling the pace. #T1#
Petteri missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Petteri lands with a punch from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Petteri lands a nice short elbow.
Petteri is controlling the pace.
Let's hope that Petteri has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Petteri not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Baruti avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Petteri.
Petteri looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Petteri throws a strike but Baruti avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T3#
Petteri lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Petteri working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Baruti looking for a sweep. Not yet Baruti, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Petteri tries for a takedown but Baruti sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Baruti was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Petteri has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Baruti is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Skender Baruti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Petteri tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Petteri connects with a jab.
Petteri has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Petteri closes the distance and clinches up with Baruti, looking for a takedown. Petteri pushes Baruti against the cage but Baruti circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Skender Baruti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Esa Petteri.
Petteri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baruti swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Petteri will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Baruti scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Petteri will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T4#
Baruti connects with a looping right hand.
Petteri throws a sloppy head kick
and Baruti counters with a stiff right hand. #TD2#
Petteri dives in and scores a takedown into Baruti's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baruti preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Petteri throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Esa Petteri has got the better of the ground game so far.
Petteri lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Petteri throws a big elbow that misses.
Petteri has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Petteri's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Petteri slips nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Esa Petteri 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#
Baruti lands with a cross.
Nice sprawl there from Baruti as Petteri shoots in.
Petteri shoots in but Baruti avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Baruti half committed to a counter leg kick.
Petteri displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baruti throws out the jab.
Petteri misses with a combination
letting Baruti counter with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Esa Petteri has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petteri tries to bum rush Baruti with a series of wild strikes but Baruti uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Petteri looks to land a combination. Baruti sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Baruti is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Petteri dives in and grabs Baruti's left leg, looking for a takedown. Baruti pushes down on Petteri's head and hops out.
Skender Baruti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Esa Petteri.
Horrible takedown attempt by Petteri or perhaps it was just good defense by Baruti, which made it look bad.
Baruti was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Baruti throws a jab but it's blocked by Petteri.
Petteri shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Esa Petteri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petteri with a poor takedown
and Baruti counters with a nice uppercut.
Skender Baruti is winning the standup battle so far.
Baruti takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Petteri misses with a takedown attempt
and Baruti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Petteri takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD2#
Baruti tries to sprawl but Petteri drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Petteri lands with a punch from half guard.
Petteri missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Petteri sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Petteri takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Skender Baruti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Petteri is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Petteri working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Petteri with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
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!
Baruti has hold of Petteri's hands but Petteri slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ground and pound from Petteri.
Baruti is refusing to be controlled, as Petteri sits in half guard. #T3#
Petteri lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Baruti is not content to let Petteri control the position.
Petteri missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Petteri missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Petteri wants to work for an arm triangle but Baruti is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Petteri throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Esa Petteri is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD2#
Petteri scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Baruti is trying to control Petteri's posture but Petteri avoids it.
Petteri tries to score with some ground and pound. Baruti controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
A lull in the action here as Petteri stalls from top position.
More stalling from Petteri.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Esa Petteri.
I've got Petteri winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Esa Petteri!

Event: PFF 28 Loureiro vs Terranova
Date: Apr 07, 2018

#R1#
Mansikka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ofique paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mansikka has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Ofique is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Ofique looks to land a combination but Mansikka avoids it well.
Mansikka wants to counter with a clinch but Ofique pushes him away.
Ofique misses with a wild body shot.
Mansikka scoring well with a low kick there.
Ofique tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mansikka was well out of range. Poor timing from Ofique.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mansikka. Ofique does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mansikka looks to land a left hand but Ofique moved out of range nicely.
As Mansikka looks to move away, Ofique throws a big counter combo but Mansikka just gets out of the way.
Mansikka takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mansikka shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ofique eats them both and turns towards Mansikka to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#
It looks like Lazlo Ofique has been cut.
Ofique cracks Mansikka with a good jab.
Mansikka throws out a loose jab but Ofique uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Ofique tries to sprawl but Mansikka drives through with a takedown into half guard.
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!
Ofique is trying to stand back up but Mansikka is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mansikka tries to pass to full mount but Ofique defends it. #T1#
Mansikka seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mansikka is continuing to stall.
Mansikka wants to free his trapped foot but Ofique is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mansikka is taking a breather. Ofique says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ofique is trying to stand back up but Mansikka is controlling him #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sloppy strikes from Mansikka. Those never looked like landing.
Mansikka wants to clinch.
Ofique is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mansikka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mansikka misses with a hook to the body
and Ofique counters with a left and a right that stings Mansikka.
Mansikka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ofique takes a swing at Mansikka's ribcage but misses.
Mansikka slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ofique fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mansikka manages to avoid it.
Ofique throws a body punch but Mansikka moves out of range. #T3#
Ofique wants to clinch up but Mansikka keeps it at a distance.
Nice shot lands for Mansikka.
Teppo Mansikka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mansikka throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Mansikka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Ofique's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ofique misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Ofique.
Ofique is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ofique doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mansikka struggles to land a body shot inside as Ofique controls his hands.
Mansikka prevents Ofique from breaking the clinch.
Ofique stalling the fight.
Mansikka avoiding damage.
Mansikka works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T4#
Ofique has had enough of the clinch but Mansikka keeps him there for the moment.
Ofique lands a body punch.
Mansikka throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mansikka struggles to land a body shot inside as Ofique controls his hands.
Mansikka looking to throw knees to the head but Ofique is blocking nicely.
A short uppercut from Mansikka.
Ofique misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ofique working aggressively here. #BC2#
Mansikka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ofique takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mansikka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ofique is looking to wear down Mansikka with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ofique showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mansikka.
Mansikka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Ofique clinches up with Mansikka and pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Teppo Mansikka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lazlo Ofique's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Ofique on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mansikka lands with a hook. Ofique tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ofique swats away the attempt to clinch by Mansikka.
Mansikka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ofique swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ofique scores with a shot to the body.
Ofique 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.
Ofique chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mansikka can pounce on him.
Ofique misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL2#
Mansikka closes the distance and clinches.
Ofique swings wildly with an uppercut but Mansikka uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mansikka just leaning against Ofique, taking a breather.
Mansikka tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ofique avoids it.
Mansikka throws an elbow that misses.
Ofique is trying to stall.
Mansikka blocks a body shot from Ofique. #T1#
Ofique lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mansikka backwards.
Mansikka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ofique fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mansikka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ofiques head.
Ofique tries to throw a body punch but Mansikka avoids it by throwing Ofique back against the cage.
Mansikka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mansikka goes for a takedown attempt but Ofique pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lazlo Ofique is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mansikka on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ofique moves away from the strike by Mansikka.
A counter left hand to the body from Ofique misses its target.
Mansikka doesn't manage to clinch there - Ofique circles away.
Ofique appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ofique cracks a nice hook into Mansikka's ribs.
Ofique wants to clinch.#T2#
Mansikka misses the shot to the body.
Ofique wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mansikka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ofique manages to avoid it.
Jab from Mansikka.
Ofique has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ofique there as he acknowledges the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ofique misses with a wild body shot.
Ofique takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mansikka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ofique.
Mansikka bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ofique misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mansikka.
Mansikka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mansikka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No joy there for Ofique, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T3#
Mansikka lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #CL2#
Mansikka moves into the clinch.
Mansikka blocking some punches.
Ofique lands an uppercut.
Mansikka lands a nice shot to the body.
Ofique is trying to push Mansikka away but Mansikka has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ofique lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Mansikka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mansikka avoids the body shot from Ofique.
Mansikka lands with an overhand left.
Ofique showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mansikka. #T4#
Ofique shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mansikka avoids the body shot from Ofique.
Donk. Mansikka catches Ofique right on the button with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ofique throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Mansikka decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ofique's guard.
Mansikka prevents Ofique from getting back to his feet.
Ofique on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ofique tries to get out of the position.
Mansikka controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mansikka looking to pass the guard.
Mansikka postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Teppo Mansikka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lazlo Ofique's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mansikka misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ofique counters with a right hand to the body.
Ofique fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mansikka manages to avoid it.
Mansikka keeps the fight on the outside.
Mansikka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mansikka scores with a hook to the body. Ofique takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mansikka lands with a nice combination. Ofique backs away looking to recover.
Sloppy strikes from Mansikka. Those never looked like landing.
Mansikka's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ofique connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mansikka scrambles back to his feet.
Ofique tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mansikka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mansikka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Ofique was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mansikka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ofique looks to score with a jab to the body but Mansikka is just out of range.
Ofique throws a right and a left that Mansikka avoids nicely.
Mansikka throws a body punch but Ofique moves out of range.
Mansikka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ofique paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Ofique. Mansikka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ofique throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mansikka wants to counter with a clinch but Ofique pushes him away.
Mansikka stalks Ofique and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ofique's face. Ofique staggers backwards, shaken.
Mansikka throws a body shot but no joy.
Good standup being displayed there by Mansikka as he connects with a hook.
Ofique misses with a body shot.
Mansikka misses with a left hand
and Ofique counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mansikka thinking.
Mansikka throws a series of punches but Ofique moves out of range.
Mansikka moves in looking to clinch but Ofique pushes him off.#CL2#
Mansikka gets a clinch.
Ofique tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Teppo Mansikka seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ofique stops a takedown attempt from Mansikka.
Mansikka is leaning against Ofique and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mansikka takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mansikka.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ofique misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ofique misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mansikka misses with some punches.
Ofique blocks a body shot from Mansikka.
Ofique looking to slow down the pace here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short right from Ofique.
Mansikka holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ofique effectively controlling the action here.#T3#
Mansikka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #CUT2#
Lazlo Ofique's cut is getting worse.
Ofique has had enough of the clinch but Mansikka keeps him there for the moment.
A right hand to the body from Mansikka.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mansikka lands with a right to the head.
Mansikka taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The referee calls for Mansikka to work.
Ofique lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mansikka tries for a takedown but Ofique manages to get underhooks.
Ofique wants to stall.
Mansikka holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ofique blocking some punches.
Lazlo Ofique has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Teppo Mansikka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Mansikka digs a right hand into Ofique's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ofique's gas tank.
Mansikka leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ofique misses with a punch to the body.
Mansikka looking to stall.
Mansikka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mansikka throws a head punch that misses.
Ofique looking to stall.
Ofique goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ofique misses with the head strike.
Ofique misses with a hook from the clinch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teppo Mansikka!
A relieved looking Teppo Mansikka 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: PFF 27w Huang vs Kneecap
Date: Apr 04, 2018

#R1#
Good work by Niputtaja as he checks the leg kick.#TD2#
Niputtaja shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rage manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Niputtaja seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rage can't keep his opponent in guard - Niputtaja advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1##SUB2#
Niputtaja is trying for a kimura here. Rage looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Niputtaja wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nikke Niputtaja!
A very excited looking Nikke Niputtaja made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: CEFC 282
Date: Mar 31, 2018

#R1#
Uggla pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Khali back to the cage. Uggla follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Khali dodges the punch combination from Uggla.
Uggla sets himself, and Khali steps forward looking for the clinch! Uggla avoids it this time.
A jab lands there for Uggla.
Khali takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jab by Uggla.
Jab by Uggla.
Uggla lands with a nice body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Uggla drives through and clinches with Khali against the cage. #TD#
Uggla has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Khali is trying to keep an underhook but Uggla manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Uggla in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Uggla maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Khali could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Uggla has cracked it and Khali is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Uggla!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Algot Uggla!
After the fight, Algot Uggla was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Brij Khali was interviewed post fight and said 'Dissapointed to Lose'.

Event: CEC 578
Date: Mar 28, 2018

#R1##TD#
Al Ahwei shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bakiyev napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES2#
Bakiyev throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Bakiyev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Ahwei was well out of range. Poor timing from Bakiyev.
Al Ahwei thumps Bakiyev with a low kick.
Farouk Al Ahwei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Al Ahwei throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Al Ahwei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bakiyev manages to avoid it.
Bakiyev fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Al Ahwei on 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!
Al Ahwei gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Al Ahwei avoids the body shot from Bakiyev.
Al Ahwei misses with a wild body shot.
Bakiyev throws a lazy right hand but Al Ahwei sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Al Ahwei is looking to clinch but Bakiyev is avoiding it.
Al Ahwei dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bakiyev scores with a hook to the body. Al Ahwei takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Al Ahwei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bakiyev.
The fight stays on the outside here - Al Ahwei looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Bakiyev throws a shot to the body.
Al Ahwei pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bakiyev takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bakiyev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Al Ahwei.
Al Ahwei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Al Ahwei misses with a right hand
and Bakiyev counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Al Ahwei misses with an uppercut. Bakiyev saw that one coming.
Bakiyev checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bakiyev throws out a counter right but Al Ahwei avoids it with no problem.#TD#
Bakiyev gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Al Ahwei stops Bakiyev from standing up.
Al Ahwei trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Al Ahwei showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2##ES2#
Bakiyev pushes Al Ahwei off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bakiyev takes one on the button.
Al Ahwei misses with a leg kick
and Bakiyev counters with a straight right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Al Ahwei misses the target.
Bakiyev now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A left lands for Bakiyev.
Bakiyev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Al Ahwei.
Al Ahwei looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bakiyev is fending him off so far but Al Ahwei persists. Nope, Bakiyev circles away and we're back to standing.
Al Ahwei tries to land a front kick but Bakiyev steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Al Ahwei pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bakiyev connects with a body shot that sends Al Ahwei's belly button to the back.
Bakiyev thuds a left hand into Al Ahwei's body.#T3#
Al Ahwei lands a nice shot that snaps Bakiyev's head back.
Al Ahwei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bakiyev.
It looked like Al Ahwei was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bakiyev.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bakiyev 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.
Al Ahwei looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Al Ahwei just misses with a punch to the body.
Bakiyev lands an overhand right.
Al Ahwei tries to move into range but Bakiyev moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Al Ahwei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Al Ahwei rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bakiyev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bakiyev moves out of range of the strikes.
Al Ahwei misses the jab.
Al Ahwei fails with the takedown
enabling Bakiyev to counter with a crisp jab.
Bakiyev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Al Ahwei manages to avoid it.
Bakiyev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Al Ahwei manages to avoid it.
Bakiyev has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T4#
Al Ahwei has his takedown stuffed
letting Bakiyev counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Farouk Al Ahwei. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al Ahwei shoots in but Bakiyev avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Al Ahwei misses with a lunging right hand
and Bakiyev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bakiyev jabs at Al Ahwei's body.
Bakiyev lands a head shot.#KD#
A head kick lands from Al Ahwei that sends Bakiyev to the canvas. Bakiyev tries to scramble back to his feet but Al Ahwei brings him back down into side control. #ROC#
Bakiyev is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Toktogulovich Bakiyev has been cut.
The referee asks Al Ahwei politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Al Ahwei prefers to stall for the moment though.
Bakiyev is still in real trouble! Can Al Ahwei finish him?
Bakiyev wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Al Ahwei trying to control the position but Bakiyev is working away.
We've been hearing good reports from Al Ahwei's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB#
Al Ahwei tries for a kimura but Bakiyev is defending well. #SUB#
Al Ahwei thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Al Ahwei is looking to take a break and control but Bakiyev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Toktogulovich Bakiyev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Toktogulovich Bakiyev's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Some bone on bone action there as Bakiyev checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bakiyev seems to have recovered his senses.
Al Ahwei lands a jab-cross combination.
Al Ahwei throws an overhand right that lands on Bakiyev's shoulder, as Bakiyev tries to avoid the shot.
Al Ahwei tries to clinch up but Bakiyev circles away and keeps his distance.
Bakiyev slaps away a takedown attempt from Al Ahwei, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bakiyev throws out a loose jab but Al Ahwei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bakiyev digs a good body shot into Al Ahwei's ribs.
Al Ahwei ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bakiyev blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Ahwei lands with a shot to the body.
Bakiyev keeps the fight on the outside.
Al Ahwei misses with an uppercut.
Al Ahwei throws a sloppy head kick and Bakiyev moves out of range easily.
Bakiyev doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bakiyev lands a jab to the head. #T1#
Al Ahwei throws a looping overhand right but Bakiyev ducks down to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Bakiyev misses.
Al Ahwei misses with a hook
and Bakiyev counters with a stiff right hand.
Al Ahwei misses with a hook.
Al Ahwei throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bakiyev counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Al Ahwei misses with a left hand
and Al Ahwei takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bakiyev looks to score with a jab to the body but Al Ahwei is just out of range.
Al Ahwei throws a leg kick that misses.
Bakiyev ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bakiyev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Al Ahwei.
Bakiyev scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bakiyev walks into a straight right hand from Al Ahwei.
Al Ahwei looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bakiyev slips a straight right by Al Ahwei.
Bakiyev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bakiyev lands a jab to Al Ahwei's midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bakiyev connects with a crisp jab. #T2#
Bakiyev lands a nice looking body shot.
Bakiyev stuffs the takedown.
Bakiyev throws out a counter right but Al Ahwei avoids it with no problem.
Bakiyev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Al Ahwei manages to avoid it.
Al Ahwei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bakiyev.
Al Ahwei misses with a leg kick
and Bakiyev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Some bone on bone action there as Bakiyev checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Al Ahwei shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bakiyev pinned against the cage. Bakiyev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Farouk Al Ahwei. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Al Ahwei ducks under a wild hook from Bakiyev.
Al Ahwei is looking to counter punch.
Bakiyev ducks under a wild hook from Al Ahwei.
Bakiyev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Ahwei was well out of range. Poor timing from Bakiyev.
Bakiyev jabs at Al Ahwei's body.
Bakiyev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al Ahwei moves away.
Al Ahwei drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bakiyev sprawls and moves away.#T3#
Al Ahwei misses with a body shot
and Bakiyev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Al Ahwei throws a big shot that misses.
Al Ahwei misses with a right hand
and Bakiyev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bakiyev works the jab nicely.
Bakiyev misses with a body shot.
Bakiyev takes a swing at Al Ahwei's ribcage but misses.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Al Ahwei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bakiyev was well out of range. Poor timing from Al Ahwei.
Al Ahwei throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Bakiyev to counter with a crisp jab.
Al Ahwei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bakiyev manages to avoid it.
Al Ahwei tries to clinch up.
Bakiyev scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Al Ahwei doesn't seem bothered though.
A telegraphed right hand from Bakiyev misses the target.
Bakiyev just misses with a punch to the body.
Bakiyev digs a good body shot into Al Ahwei's ribs.#T4#
Bakiyev slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Ahwei throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bakiyev lands a lovely overhand right.
Al Ahwei looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bakiyev looks to score with a jab to the body but Al Ahwei is just out of range.
Bakiyev takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bakiyev 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.
Al Ahwei throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bakiyev's waist but Bakiyev gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Al Ahwei off to one side.
Al Ahwei with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bakiyev to score with a decent uppercut.
Al Ahwei fails with a takedown attempt.
Al Ahwei wants to clinch but Bakiyev slips to the side
and Bakiyev counters with a left to the body.
Farouk Al Ahwei is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bakiyev looks to score with a jab to the body but Al Ahwei is just out of range.
Bakiyev throws a hook to the side of Al Ahwei's head but Al Ahwei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Al Ahwei is looking to counter punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Toktogulovich Bakiyev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Toktogulovich Bakiyev's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Al Ahwei tries for a takedown but Bakiyev circles away easily
and Bakiyev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Al Ahwei lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Al Ahwei throws a sloppy head kick and Bakiyev moves out of range easily.
Al Ahwei fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bakiyev avoids it really well and circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Bakiyev misses.
Al Ahwei bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Al Ahwei slips a jab from Bakiyev.
Al Ahwei changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bakiyev tries to avoid it but Al Ahwei manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bakiyev to the ground. Bakiyev escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bakiyev let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Farouk Al Ahwei. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakiyev thuds a left hand into Al Ahwei's body.#TD#
Al Ahwei gets a takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bakiyev wants to get back to his feet. #T1#
Al Ahwei tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bakiyev knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bakiyev wants to get back to his feet. #ES2#
Bakiyev has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Al Ahwei is on him like a limpet, forcing Bakiyev back against the cage.
Al Ahwei tries to break the clinch but Bakiyev is controlling the position.
Bakiyev has had enough of the clinch but Al Ahwei keeps him there for the moment.
Al Ahwei has Bakiyev pressed against the cage.
Bakiyev is trying to break the clinch but Al Ahwei is controlling him.
Farouk Al Ahwei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##BC#
Al Ahwei pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bakiyev with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Al Ahwei on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bakiyev lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Al Ahwei.
Al Ahwei loads up on a big right hand but Bakiyev slips the punch.
Al Ahwei throws a leg kick
and Bakiyev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bakiyev blocks a head kick by Al Ahwei.
Bakiyev ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body 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!
Bakiyev listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bakiyev lands a body shot.
Al Ahwei throws an overhand right that lands on Bakiyev's shoulder, as Bakiyev tries to avoid the shot.
Al Ahwei on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T3#
Al Ahwei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bakiyev.
Bakiyev throws a big shot that misses.
Bakiyev ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A jab lands there for Bakiyev.
Bakiyev ducks under a wild hook from Al Ahwei.
Bakiyev scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bakiyev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Al Ahwei doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bakiyev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bakiyev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Al Ahwei swings widly with a right hand
and Bakiyev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Al Ahwei throws an off balance right hand
and Bakiyev counters with a left to the body.
Bakiyev scores with a nice strike.
Al Ahwei takes one to the side of the head. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bakiyev lands with an uppercut that bounces Al Ahwei off the cage and back into range.
Al Ahwei takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Al Ahwei fails with a takedown attempt.
Bakiyev connects with a body shot that sends Al Ahwei's belly button to the back.
Al Ahwei throws a combination that misses
and Bakiyev counters with a nice body shot.
Al Ahwei stuns Bakiyev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bakiyev lands a nice shot to the body.
Al Ahwei connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Al Ahwei swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bakiyev counters with a left to the body.
A swing and a miss from Al Ahwei.
Al Ahwei misses with a double jab
and Bakiyev counters with a stiff right hand.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30

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

Event: PFF 25 Steve vs Sanchez
Date: Mar 17, 2018

#R1#
Pires shoots in but Paukuttaja avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
Paukuttaja closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Paukuttaja lands in his opponent's guard.
Paukuttaja sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paukuttaja throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paukuttaja trying to stand up but can't free himself from Pires's guard.
Paukuttaja throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Paukuttaja's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Paukuttaja throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pires works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Paukuttaja closes the distance and clinches.
Paukuttaja tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pires's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Paukuttaja. #TD2#
Paukuttaja is trying to trip Pires. He has hold of a leg but Pires is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Paukuttaja persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Paukuttaja sitting in guard here, content to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Paukuttaja accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Paukuttaja stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pires swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Paukuttaja content to stall in guard here.
Paukuttaja throwing strikes but missing.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T3##SU2#
Paukuttaja stands up from Pires's guard - Paukuttaja perhaps looking for a knockout.
A head kick misses from Pires. #CL2#
Paukuttaja has Pires up against the cage in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Paukuttaja.
Paukuttaja lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Paukuttaja displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pires up against the cage.
Pires avoids a wild elbow strike from Paukuttaja.#T4#
Pires is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Paukuttaja fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Paukuttaja has Pires pushed against the cage.
Pires tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pires blocks the elbow strike. #TD2#
Paukuttaja works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Paukuttaja keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pires's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Paukuttaja works over Pires with some ground and pound from guard.
Pires being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pate Paukuttaja dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Paukuttaja misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pires throws a right and a left that both miss.
Paukuttaja has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Paukuttaja throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pires went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Paukuttaja lands with a shot to the body.
Eduardo Pires is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Paukuttaja shoots in and gets a takedown into Pires's guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Paukuttaja working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Paukuttaja stands up over Pires, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pate Paukuttaja has got the better of the ground game so far.
Paukuttaja is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Paukuttaja looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paukuttaja seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T1#
Paukuttaja wants to pass the guard but Pires is keeping the position.
Paukuttaja not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Paukuttaja throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pires pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Paukuttaja back to the cage. Pires follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Paukuttaja throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Paukuttaja tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pires avoids the head kick by Paukuttaja.
Pires went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Paukuttaja misses with a body shot.
Pires lands with a nice combination. Paukuttaja backs away looking to recover.
Paukuttaja lands a jab to Pires's midsection.#T2#
Pires fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #TD2#
Paukuttaja looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paukuttaja throws a big right hand that misses.
Pires pulls Paukuttaja in close to his closed guard and prevents Paukuttaja from doing any damage or advancing position.
Paukuttaja landing with the ground and pound.
Paukuttaja is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Paukuttaja with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T3#
Paukuttaja is stalling in the full guard.
Paukuttaja postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Paukuttaja stays in close to Pires's body and controls the position.
Paukuttaja is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Paukuttaja showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pires. #TD2#
Paukuttaja closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Paukuttaja lands in his opponent's guard.#T4#
Paukuttaja missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Paukuttaja seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Paukuttaja lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pires being controlled here, momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pires has momentary wrist control but Paukuttaja slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pate Paukuttaja showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Pires shoots in looking for a takedown but Paukuttaja manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pires's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Paukuttaja misses with a hook. Pires ducked under it nicely.
Eduardo Pires seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pires shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Paukuttaja as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Paukuttaja closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Paukuttaja misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pires.
Paukuttaja tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Paukuttaja lands with a short shot to the head.
Paukuttaja lands a good knee to the midsection. Pires won't want to take too many of those.
Paukuttaja displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pires up against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paukuttaja presses Pires against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Paukuttaja misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1##BC2#
Paukuttaja's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pires drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eduardo Pires. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paukuttaja tries to land knees in the clinch but Pires avoids the damage to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Paukuttaja.
Pate Paukuttaja seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Paukuttaja softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#CUT2#
It looks like Eduardo Pires has been cut.
Paukuttaja lands with a short shot to the head.
Paukuttaja creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #TD2#
Paukuttaja has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Pires clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paukuttaja lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK. #ROC2#
Pires is rocked!
Paukuttaja lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Pires hold on?!
Paukuttaja lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Pires hold on?!
Oh Pires is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Paukuttaja. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Paukuttaja lands a shot to the body.
Paukuttaja loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Pires hold on? #SUB2#
Paukuttaja working for the choke.
Paukuttaja scores with punches to the body. #T3#
Paukuttaja scores with strikes from the back.
Pires covers up after that shot from Paukuttaja.
What can Pires do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Pires seems to have got his legs back now.
Pires has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Paukuttaja.
Paukuttaja has Pires flattened out and is raining down punches.
Pate Paukuttaja is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Paukuttaja biding his time, looking for the opening.
Paukuttaja has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
Paukuttaja's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Eduardo Pires has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 26:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pate Paukuttaja!
A less than humble Pate Paukuttaja misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: PFF 24 Wooden vs Sunday
Date: Mar 10, 2018

#R1#
Solmu walks into a straight right hand from Garcia.
Garcia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Solmu feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Solmu shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Solmu was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Garcia is looking to regain half guard here but Solmu keeps moving and retains side control.
Solmu wants to control but Garcia is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Solmu is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Garcia is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Solmu happy to just control the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solmu in side control, throwing shots but Garcia defends.
Garcia managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Solmu.
Garcia is not content to let Solmu control the position. #T1#
Solmu working the ground and pound but Garcia is defending the strikes.
Garcia is trying to work for a sweep but Solmu has mounted him!
Garcia tries to hold on but Solmu pushes him away. #SUB2#
Solmu goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Garcia turns into him and now he's in Solmu's guard. #SUB2#
Solmu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Garcia connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Solmu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Garcia gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Solmu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Garcia can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
Solmu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Garcia is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Solmu is looking for a triangle but Garcia pushes his legs off easily.
Solmu wants to sweep but no luck.
Solmu has control of Garcia's left arm, preventing Garcia from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcia slips nicely into half guard.
Solmu slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Garcia trying to control the position from guard on top but Solmu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Garcia is looking to work some ground and pound but Solmu has wrist control.
Garcia trying to control but Solmu is working from the bottom.
Garcia working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Garcia wants to control from the top but Solmu keeps moving. #SUB2#
Solmu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Garcia works over Solmu with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Garcia avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Solmu wants to sweep here but Garcia controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Solmu has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Garcia has passed into side control.
Solmu gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Solmu gets full guard.
Solmu is trying to keep Garcia in close. #SUB2#
Solmu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Garcia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Garcia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Garcia trying to control the position from guard on top but Solmu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Solmu keeping full guard, as Garcia tries to pass. #SUB2#
Solmu looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Garcia is defending well. Solmu quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Garcia has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Solmu celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Simo Solmu!
Our winner, Simo Solmu, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: CEFC 279
Date: Mar 10, 2018

#R1#
Uggla misses with a double jab.
Tiyapairat tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tiyapairat tries a head kick but it misses.
Uggla fails to land with a series of punches.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Uggla blocks a head kick by Tiyapairat.
Uggla attempts a counter takedown but Tiyapairat avoids it well and moves away.
Uggla lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Uggla 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.
Uggla lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tiyapairat circles away quickly and effectively.
Tiyapairat appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tiyapairat throws an overhand right that lands on Uggla's shoulder, as Uggla tries to avoid the shot.
Uggla avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tiyapairat tries a low kick but Uggla avoids it.#CL2#
Uggla tries to keep at a distance but Tiyapairat has taken the fight into the clinch.
Uggla managing to block the knees to the body from Tiyapairat.
Uggla changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tiyapairat fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL2#
Tiyapairat drives through and clinches with Uggla against the cage.
Tiyapairat is trying to maintain a safe position but Uggla gets an underhook and turns Tiyapairat into the cage.
Tiyapairat has Uggla pressed against the cage.
Uggla looking for a takedown. #T1#
Tiyapairat misses with a body punch.
Tiyapairat misses with a knee strike.
Tiyapairat missing with knees to the body.
Uggla is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Algot Uggla. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Uggla lands a takedown into guard. #SU#
Uggla gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD#
Uggla gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Uggla is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tiyapairat wants to get back to his feet. #T2#
Uggla wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tiyapairat keeps working.
Uggla wants to pass to mount but Tiyapairat is defending the position.
Tiyapairat wants to get back to his feet.
Uggla content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Uggla is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T3##SUB#
Uggla looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Uggla is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tiyapairat sees it coming and defends easily.
Tiyapairat really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Uggla. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Uggla not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Tiyapairat is defending against the submission attempts here by Uggla.
Uggla with the ground and pound but Tiyapairat uses the opportunity to regain guard. #SU#
Uggla stands up from Tiyapairat's guard - Uggla perhaps looking for a knockout.
Tiyapairat looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Uggla appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A nice combination there by Uggla. #CUT#
It looks like Samak Tiyapairat has been cut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Uggla dips to his left and cracks Tiyapairat with an uppercut!
Tiyapairat listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Uggla throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Uggla darts in and clinches Tiyapairat up against the cage.
Tiyapairat trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Algot Uggla dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Samak Tiyapairat's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Tiyapairat tries to score with a low kick but Uggla moves his leg out of the way.
Tiyapairat takes one on the chin but seems OK. #ROC#
Tiyapairat is rocked!
Tiyapairat misses with a body kick.
Tiyapairat is still on wobbly legs! Can Uggla finish him?
Uggla avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Algot Uggla is winning the standup battle so far.
Uggla connects with a stiff jab that staggers Tiyapairat - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Algot Uggla!
Algot Uggla 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: WCI 9
Date: Mar 10, 2018

#R1#
Parruttaja misses with a wild body shot.
Parruttaja swings for the body but Barkley moves out of range.
Barkley takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Barkley scores with a hook to the body.
Parruttaja looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Barkley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barkley misses with the head strike.
I was talking to Barkley's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short right from Barkley on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Barkley misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parruttaja misses with a punch to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Barkley.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Barkley is trying to maintain a safe position but Parruttaja gets an underhook and turns Barkley into the ropes.
Barkley swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Barkley swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Parruttaja breaks from the clinch.
Parruttaja swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Parruttaja misses with a hook. Barkley ducked under it nicely.
Barkley moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Parruttaja wants to clinch.
Parruttaja circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barkley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Parruttaja.
Parruttaja moves out of range as Barkley strikes.#CL#
Barkley clinches up with Parruttaja and pushes him back against the ropes.
Parruttaja is trying to push Barkley away but Barkley has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Parruttaja blocks a body shot from Barkley.
Barkley misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Parruttaja manages to break the clinch.
Pasi Parruttaja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parruttaja moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T2#
Parruttaja falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
and Barkley holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Parruttaja is trying to break free.
Parruttaja has had enough of the clinch but Barkley keeps him there for the moment.
Barkley lands with a right to the head.
Parruttaja tries a body shot but Barkley blocks it. #BC2#
Parruttaja's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barkley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Parruttaja swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Parruttaja uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barkley.
Despite the aggression on Parruttaja's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Parruttaja misses with a body shot.
Parruttaja fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barkley manages to avoid it.
Barkley slips a jab and a cross from Parruttaja.
Parruttaja connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL#
Barkley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Parruttaja tries to circle away but Barkley has him pinned against the ropes.
Barkley stalls.
Barkley fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Barkley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Barkley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Barkley on the inside.
Barkley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Parruttaja blocks a body shot from Barkley.
A short uppercut from Barkley. #ROC#
Parruttaja is rocked!
Barkley pushes Parruttaja back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Parruttaja is still on wobbly legs! Can Barkley finish him?
A head punch blocked on the inside by Parruttaja.
Parruttaja blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barkley.
Parruttaja blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Parruttaja.
Barkley digs a right hand into Parruttaja's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Parruttaja's gas tank.
Parruttaja looks winded!
Barkley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barkley scores with a hook to the body.
Parruttaja seems to have recovered his senses.
Barkley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Parruttaja backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barkley is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Barkley working aggressively here.
Parruttaja is trying to stall. #T4#
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Barkley unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Parruttaja! He's leaning against the ropes trying to keep his feet but Barkley is unloading with more strikes now! Parruttaja drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ross Barkley!

Event: PFF 23 Kansalainen vs Huang
Date: Mar 03, 2018

#R1#
Baruti is looking to clinch but Mansikka is avoiding it.
Mansikka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Baruti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Baruti swings for the body but Mansikka moves out of range.
Baruti tries to clinch but Mansikka is having none of it.
Mansikka slips a jab and a cross from Baruti.
Baruti misses with a hook. Mansikka ducked under it nicely.
Nice shot by Mansikka.
Baruti scores with a nice strike.
Mansikka scores with a sloppy right hand. Baruti should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Mansikka drives through and clinches with Baruti against the cage.
Mansikka blocks an uppercut.
Mansikka missing with knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Baruti.
Mansikka blocking some punches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mansikka.
Baruti throws a punch but it's blocked by Mansikka.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baruti can't find room to land a body shot as Mansikka controls the action.
Baruti struggles to land a body shot inside as Mansikka controls his hands. #T1#
Mansikka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baruti lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mansikka backwards.
Mansikka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mansikka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Baruti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Mansikka scores with a nice short uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Skender Baruti has been cut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Baruti creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Baruti tries to throw a body punch but Mansikka avoids it by throwing Baruti back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mansikka.
Baruti lands a left hand.
Baruti lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mansikka.
Baruti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Baruti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mansikka backwards.
Mansikka taking a breather.
Baruti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Baruti can't find room to land a body shot as Mansikka controls the action.
Baruti struggles to land a body shot inside as Mansikka controls his hands.
Baruti tries a body shot but Mansikka blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mansikka blocks a body shot from Baruti.
Nice body punch from Baruti.
Baruti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mansikka has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Baruti seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mansikka can turn it around.
Mansikka digs a right hand underneath Baruti's ribcage. Baruti let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mansikka misses with a body punch.
Baruti tries to work over Mansikka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mansikka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baruti's elbow.
Baruti misses with a punch to the body.
Mansikka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Baruti lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mansikka backwards.
Mansikka looking to throw knees to the head but Baruti is blocking nicely.
A left hand lands to the body for Mansikka.
Mansikka misses with a body punch. #T3#
Baruti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mansikka is pushing Baruti up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mansikka can't find room to land a body shot as Baruti controls the action.
Baruti lands a nice uppercut.
Mansikka tries to throw a body punch but Baruti avoids it by throwing Mansikka back against the cage.
Mansikka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Baruti.
Baruti keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mansikka's efforts to push away.
Baruti lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Baruti has a couple of punches blocked by Mansikka.
Baruti misses with some punches.
Mansikka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Baruti backwards.
Mansikka stops a takedown attempt from Baruti. #T4#
Mansikka drops down looking for an ankle pick but Baruti pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL2#
Mansikka moves into the clinch successfully.
Mansikka tries to throw a body punch but Baruti avoids it by throwing Mansikka back against the cage.
Baruti swings wildly with an uppercut but Mansikka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baruti working aggressively here.
Mansikka lands with a right to the head.
Mansikka lands with a light punch inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Mansikka.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mansikka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mansikka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baruti's elbow.
Mansikka stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Baruti can't find room to land a body shot as Mansikka controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Skender Baruti will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Skender Baruti's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Baruti is looking to clinch.
Mansikka on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Baruti. Baruti obviously looking to wear him down.
Mansikka throws a solid leg kick but Baruti takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mansikka.
Jab, jab by Baruti - just one landing.
Mansikka takes a swing at Baruti's ribcage but misses.
Baruti cracks the inside of Mansikka's front leg.
Mansikka tries to close the distance and clinch but Baruti swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A combination from Mansikka does no damage.
Mansikka ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Baruti just misses with a punch to the body.
Mansikka lands with an overhand left.
Mansikka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baruti scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mansikka takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mansikka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baruti.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baruti moves in looking to clinch but Mansikka pushes him off.
Skender Baruti is winning the standup battle so far.
Baruti scores with a nice strike.
Mansikka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Baruti manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Mansikka throws a right hand that Baruti ducks under and follows up with a left that Baruti also avoids with ease.
Baruti seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Baruti slips under a jab.
Baruti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Baruti blocks the body kick.
Mansikka cracks a nice hook into Baruti's ribs.
Mansikka checks a leg kick.
Baruti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mansikka.
Mansikka tries to bum rush Baruti with a series of wild strikes but Baruti uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mansikka just misses with a punch to the body.
Baruti keeps Mansikka at a distance using the push kick. #CL2#
Mansikka drives through and clinches with Baruti against the cage.
Baruti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mansikka's elbow.
Mansikka tries for a takedown but Baruti manages to get underhooks.
Mansikka prevents a body shot from Baruti.
Baruti working aggressively here.
A short left from Baruti.
Skender Baruti has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Baruti works on Mansikka's body with a couple of short punches.#T2#
A hook to the body from Mansikka.
Baruti scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mansikka blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Mansikka manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Baruti misses with a punch on the inside.
Baruti is looking to control Mansikka's arms but Mansikka gets an underhook and turns him. Now Baruti has his back to the cage.
Baruti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mansikka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mansikka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mansikka works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Baruti has a couple of punches blocked by Mansikka. #BC2#
Mansikka breaks the clinch.
Baruti throws a body punch but Mansikka moves out of range.
Teppo Mansikka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Baruti moves out of range of the body kick from Mansikka.
Baruti is looking to counter the offense by Mansikka and move into the clinch.
Mansikka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mansikka throws a head kick but Baruti moves out of range. #CL2#
Mansikka clinches up with Baruti and pushes him back against the cage.
Baruti misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mansikka is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Baruti pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Baruti tries a body shot but Mansikka blocks it.
Mansikka tries a knee to the head but Baruti blocks it. #BC2#
Mansikka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Baruti tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mansikka swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Mansikka darts in and clinches Baruti up against the cage.
Baruti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baruti tries a body shot but Mansikka blocks it.
Baruti has Mansikka pressed against the cage, preventing Mansikka from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T4#
Baruti struggles to land a body shot inside as Mansikka controls his hands.
Baruti prevents a takedown attempt there.
Skender Baruti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teppo Mansikka.
Baruti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mansikka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baruti's elbow.
Mansikka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barutis head.
A short uppercut from Mansikka.
A left hand lands to the body for Baruti.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baruti.
Mansikka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mansikka struggles to land a body shot inside as Baruti controls his hands.
Baruti throws a punch but it's blocked by Mansikka.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mansikka blocking some punches.
Baruti misses with some punches.
Mansikka gets through Baruti's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Teppo Mansikka will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Skender Baruti's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Mansikka comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheers as Mansikka lands an impressive looking overhand right. Baruti doesn't seem phased though.
Baruti's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mansikka under the eye.
Mansikka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mansikka tries to clinch up but Baruti circles away and keeps his distance.
Mansikka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mansikka feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Baruti's calf.
Baruti with a jab.
Mansikka blocks a jab.
Baruti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mansikka.
Baruti throws a nice outside leg kick.
Baruti tries to close the distance and clinch but Mansikka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mansikka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Baruti tries to work over Mansikka's front leg with a kick but Mansikka checks it.
Mansikka swats away the attempt to clinch by Baruti.
Baruti tries to clinch up.#T1#
Mansikka missing with a left hand there. Baruti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mansikka throws a big shot that misses.
Baruti wants to clinch up but Mansikka keeps it at a distance.
Mansikka walks into a left hand.
Mansikka lands a right hook to the body.
Mansikka misses with a head kick.
Mansikka digs a good body shot into Baruti's ribs.#CL#
Baruti gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mansikka will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Baruti up against the cage.
Baruti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baruti lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mansikka tries a knee to the head but Baruti blocks it.
Mansikka pushes Baruti back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T2#
Mansikka gets through Baruti's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Baruti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Baruti lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Baruti - that landed with a thud.
Mansikka stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mansikka blocks a body shot from Baruti.
Baruti has a couple of punches blocked by Mansikka.
Mansikka misses with an elbow over the top.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baruti. #BC2#
Mansikka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Baruti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mansikka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mansikka chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Baruti can pounce on him.
Mansikka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baruti manages to avoid it.
Baruti avoids a punch combination nicely. #T3#
Baruti on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Baruti takes a jab right on the kisser.
Baruti throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Baruti wants to clinch.
Mansikka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baruti throws out the jab.
Baruti chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Baruti is looking to score with low kicks.#CL2#
Mansikka gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short uppercut from Mansikka.
Mansikka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mansikka stalling against the cage.
Mansikka looking to slow down the pace here.#T4#
A short right from Baruti.
Baruti has Mansikka pressed against the cage, preventing Mansikka from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Baruti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mansikka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mansikka prevents a body shot from Baruti.
Mansikka effectively controlling the action here.
Mansikka pushes Baruti back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Baruti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baruti misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mansikka tries to land a knee to the head but Baruti blocks with his arms.
Baruti being controlled against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Teppo Mansikka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mansikka 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teppo Mansikka!
After winning the bout, Teppo Mansikka thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: PFF 23 Kansalainen vs Huang
Date: Mar 03, 2018

#R1#
Petteri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cobb.
Cobb throws a jab when Petteri was well out of range.
Petteri shoots in looking for a takedown but Cobb manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Petteri's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cobb has been working on his boxing with his coaches at RWB GYM in the buildup to the fight.
Petteri shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cobb avoids a kick to the body. #TD2#
Petteri looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
My spies in bumtsibum inform me that Petteri has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Cobb wants to sweep but no luck.
Petteri scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cobb is looking to stand up but Petteri isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Petteri has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Petteri is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cobb is trying to control the position but Petteri postures up.
Petteri wants to pass the guard but Cobb is keeping the position.
Petteri is working Cobb over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petteri trying to control the position from guard on top but Cobb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cobb on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cobb tries to get out of the position.
Petteri stays in close to Cobb's body and controls the position.
Petteri preventing the sweep.
Cobb can't keep his opponent in guard - Petteri advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Petteri not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Petteri stops Cobb from getting back to his feet.
Cobb is looking to get back to is feet but Petteri passes into side control.
Petteri scoring with punches from side control.
Petteri in side control lands a decent elbow.
Petteri throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Petteri cracks Cobb with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Petteri immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Cobb is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Petteri!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Esa Petteri!

Event: CEC 571
Date: Feb 25, 2018

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Al Ahwei. St Pierre does a little dance to reset his feet.
St Pierre tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
St Pierre waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Al Ahwei.
St Pierre misses with a straight left. #CL2#
St Pierre clinches with his opponent.
Al Ahwei blocks an uppercut.
St Pierre misses with a punch on the inside.
St Pierre lands an uppercut.
St Pierre fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
St Pierre throws a punch but it's blocked by Al Ahwei. #BC#
Al Ahwei breaks from the clinch.
Al Ahwei darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
St Pierre slips under a jab.
Al Ahwei misses with a hook.
St Pierre throws a jab when Al Ahwei was well out of range.
Al Ahwei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Al Ahwei ducks under a wild hook from St Pierre.
Al Ahwei 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.
St Pierre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Al Ahwei looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Al Ahwei misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Al Ahwei scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Good leg kick by Al Ahwei there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Farouk Al Ahwei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice cross by Al Ahwei.
St Pierre 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.
Al Ahwei throws a body punch but St Pierre moves out of range.
St Pierre tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Al Ahwei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Al Ahwei feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits St Pierres jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
St Pierre on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Al Ahwei throws a jab but it's blocked by St Pierre.
Al Ahwei shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A big left from St Pierre misses.
St Pierre avoids a punch combination nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al Ahwei with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Al Ahwei throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Al Ahwei throws an overhand right that lands on St Pierre's shoulder, as St Pierre tries to avoid the shot.
St Pierre misses with a right hand
and Al Ahwei counters with an outside leg kick. #T2#
Al Ahwei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but St Pierre moves away.
Al Ahwei staying out of range there.
St Pierre scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
St Pierre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
St Pierre is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
St Pierre avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
St Pierre looks to land a right hand but Al Ahwei moved out of range.
Al Ahwei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but St Pierre was well out of range. Poor timing from Al Ahwei.
Al Ahwei feints a jab promting St Pierre to slip. Al Ahwei then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. St Pierre slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
St Pierre cracks Al Ahwei with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Good work by St Pierre as he checks the leg kick.
St Pierre avoids the body shot from Al Ahwei.
A telegraphed right hand from St Pierre misses the target.
Al Ahwei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Al Ahwei lands with an uppercut that bounces St Pierre off the cage and back into range.
Al Ahwei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but St Pierre was well out of range. Poor timing from Al Ahwei.
Al Ahwei throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and St Pierre counters with a shoot takedown. Al Ahwei fights it but they end up in guard.
St Pierre throws an elbow that misses. Al Ahwei uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in St Pierre's guard. Nice move by Al Ahwei!#REVR##T3#
Al Ahwei engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Al Ahwei got a little sloppy there for a moment and St Pierre has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Al Ahwei has managed to get both his arms back between St Pierre's legs - danger averted.
St Pierre 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.#SUB2#
St Pierre has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Al Ahwei is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for St Pierre.
St Pierre tries to buck Al Ahwei off but Al Ahwei is having none of it.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Al Ahwei wants to stand but St Pierre is controlling his arm.
St Pierre is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
St Pierre is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
St Pierre is looking for a sweep.
St Pierre is trying to control Al Ahwei's posture but Al Ahwei avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Farouk Al Ahwei 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 nice leg kick lands there from Al Ahwei.
Some wild striking there from St Pierre.
Al Ahwei thows a left - swing and a miss!
St Pierre feints the counter takedown.#CL2#
St Pierre pushes Al Ahwei up against the cage in a clinch.
St Pierre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Al Ahwei's elbow.
St Pierre lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Al Ahwei's face as he tries to break the clinch.
St Pierre taking a breather.
St Pierre working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Pierre gets through Al Ahwei's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Al Ahwei breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
St Pierre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
St Pierre checks the leg kick nicely there.
St Pierre 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.
St Pierre takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Al Ahwei throws the left hand but St Pierre avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Al Ahwei thows a left - swing and a miss!
Al Ahwei thuds his right hand into St Pierre's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Al Ahwei swings for the body but St Pierre moves out of range.
Al Ahwei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
St Pierre throws a hook but Al Ahwei avoids it easily.
Al Ahwei looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
St Pierre swinging wildly here.
Farouk Al Ahwei is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Al Ahwei gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Al Ahwei manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
St Pierre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Ahwei was well out of range. Poor timing from St Pierre.
Al Ahwei is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that St Pierre can do to turn this around?
St Pierre moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
St Pierre takes one on the button.#TD2#
St Pierre gets the takedown into side control.
St Pierre working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T2#
St Pierre with the ground and pound but Al Ahwei regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Al Ahwei regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from St Pierre.
St Pierre throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Al Ahwei works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
St Pierre throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
St Pierre working some strikes from top position.
St Pierre trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
St Pierre stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Al Ahwei swivels though and keeps the full guard.
St Pierre working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
St Pierre chips away with some ground and pound.
St Pierre wants to pass the guard but Al Ahwei is keeping the position.
Al Ahwei has St Pierre pulled in close to control his posture.
St Pierre postures up and lands a big shot to Al Ahwei's brow.
St Pierre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
St Pierre with a flurry of punches that miss.
St Pierre trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jesus St Pierre has got the better of the ground game so far.
St Pierre pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Al Ahwei is keeping the position for now.
St Pierre throwing strikes from guard but Al Ahwei blocks nicely. #T4#
St Pierre trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Ahwei is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Al Ahwei dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Al Ahwei misses with an uppercut.
St Pierre jabs Al Ahwei to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from St Pierre. Al Ahwei does a little dance to reset his feet.
St Pierre thows a left - swing and a miss!
Al Ahwei slips a jab from St Pierre.
St Pierre lands a slapping body shot.
Farouk Al Ahwei is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Al Ahwei fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
St Pierre misses with a hook.
Al Ahwei fires out a quick counter leg kick but St Pierre just manages to avoid it.
St Pierre misses with a straight right.
Al Ahwei lunges at St Pierre with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by St Pierre's hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
St Pierre misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jesus St Pierre will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
St Pierre gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A shot to the liver by Al Ahwei. Beautiful body shot.
Al Ahwei moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A telegraphed right hand from St Pierre misses the target.
St Pierre lands a lovely overhand right.
St Pierre lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Al Ahwei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
St Pierre fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Al Ahwei misses with a body shot.
Nice shot lands for St Pierre.
Al Ahwei takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Al Ahwei misses.
A shot to the liver by St Pierre. Beautiful body shot.
St Pierre pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
St Pierre fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like Al Ahwei wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
St Pierre dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
St Pierre digs a good body shot into Al Ahwei's ribs.#T1#
Al Ahwei throws a body shot but no joy.
St Pierre throws a lazy uppercut
and Al Ahwei counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps St Pierre thinking.
Al Ahwei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but St Pierre manages to avoid it.
Al Ahwei misses with a wild body shot.
Al Ahwei scoring well with a low kick there.
Al Ahwei throws a hook but St Pierre blocks it.
St Pierre checks a leg kick nicely.
St Pierre connects with a jab.
St Pierre paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Al Ahwei throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Al Ahwei misses the target. #TD2#
St Pierre shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
St Pierre thows a huge punch but Al Ahwei dodges it nicely. #T2#
St Pierre thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
St Pierre not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
St Pierre seems to be working for a kimura but Al Ahwei defends the submission attempt.
Al Ahwei blocking the ground and pound attempt from St Pierre.
St Pierre missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
St Pierre trying to mount his opponent but Al Ahwei defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al Ahwei wants to control but St Pierre is keeping busy.
St Pierre not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
St Pierre throwing shots but Al Ahwei is blocking nicely.
St Pierre thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Al Ahwei has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. St Pierre is working away from the top position though.
St Pierre throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
St Pierre not landing any meaningful shots this time.
St Pierre thows a huge punch but Al Ahwei dodges it nicely.
St Pierre throwing shots but Al Ahwei is blocking nicely.
Ground and pound from St Pierre.
St Pierre not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
St Pierre looks to land a strike but Al Ahwei avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
St Pierre passes easily into side control. Nice work.
St Pierre in side control, throwing shots but Al Ahwei defends.
St Pierre trying to control the position but Al Ahwei is working away.
Al Ahwei tries to escape but St Pierre is in control. #SUB2#
St Pierre wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Al Ahwei, who protects the arm well.
The strikes coming from St Pierre are missing the target in this wave of attacks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jesus St Pierre comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think St Pierre 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesus St Pierre!
Jesus St Pierre 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: PFF 22 Steve vs Allen
Date: Feb 24, 2018

#R1#
Hole changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Niputtaja looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hole keeping moving, preventing Niputtaja from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Niputtaja drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hole looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hole looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hole! #REVB#
Hole looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hole just content to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Hole has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T1#
Niputtaja tries to improve position but can't.
Niputtaja wants to control but Hole postures up.
Niputtaja regains half guard.
Niputtaja is pressing down on Hole's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Niputtaja is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hole defends well.
Niputtaja keeping full guard, as Hole tries to pass.
Hole must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Niputtaja looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T2#
Niputtaja is trying to control the position but Hole postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hole won't allow Niputtaja to sweep him here.
Hole is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Niputtaja trying to control the position.
Hole really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Niputtaja. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Niputtaja closes the distance and clinches up with Hole, looking for a takedown. Niputtaja pushes Hole against the cage but Hole circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hole jabs Niputtaja to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T3#
Niputtaja throws a body punch but Hole moves out of range.
Niputtaja takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Niputtaja is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Hole lands a big head kick that sends Niputtaja tumbling to the mat! Hole takes a step backwards and waves Niputtaja back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Niputtaja is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Nikke Niputtaja has been cut.
Hole lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Oh Niputtaja is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hole throws an uppercut from hell that sends Niputtaja clean off his feet! He's out cold! Hole stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Harry Hole!
Harry Hole bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: WCI 6 HEAVYWEIGHT EXPLOSION!
Date: Feb 18, 2018

#R1#
Parruttaja takes a swing at Ferguson Jr's ribcage but misses.
Parruttaja misses with a body shot
letting Ferguson Jr counter with a right hand.
Parruttaja tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ferguson Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Parruttaja.
Ferguson Jr looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Pasi Parruttaja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parruttaja throws out a powerful jab.
No joy there for Parruttaja, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Ferguson Jr was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Parruttaja ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ferguson Jr is breathing heavily.
Parruttaja throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Donk. Parruttaja catches Ferguson Jr right on the button with a cross.#CUT2#
It looks like Kimbo Ferguson Jr has been cut.
Parruttaja lands a slapping body shot.
Parruttaja is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ferguson Jr rather than just go for the knockout.
Parruttaja lands a jab to Ferguson Jr's midsection.
Parruttaja lands with a nice body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Parruttaja throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ferguson Jr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Parruttaja keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ferguson Jr walks straight into a right hand from Parruttaja - that's dropped him! Parruttaja jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Ferguson Jr from any more punishment! Ferguson Jr complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Pasi Parruttaja!
Our winner, Pasi Parruttaja, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Kimbo Ferguson Jr spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm coming back better then ever'.

Event: PFF 21 Jones vs Hague
Date: Feb 17, 2018

#R1#
Sanchez slips under a jab.
Sanchez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Paukuttaja's head backwards.
Sanchez has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Paukuttaja is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Paukuttaja throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanchez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Paukuttaja has time to react.
The crowd cheers as Sanchez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Paukuttaja doesn't seem phased though.
Paukuttaja tries to clinch but Sanchez is having none of it.
Sanchez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sanchez punishes Paukuttaja's body with a nice straight punch.
Paukuttaja takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Paukuttaja's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sanchez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Paukuttaja scrambles back to his feet.#ROC2#
Paukuttaja is rocked!
Paukuttaja throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Paukuttaja looks to land a left hand but Sanchez moved out of range nicely.
Sanchez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sanchez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Oh Paukuttaja is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Paukuttaja right on the button. Paukuttaja goes down! Sanchez follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Sanchez gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesus Sanchez!
During a confident post fight interview, Jesus Sanchez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: PFF 19 Kansalainen vs Cook
Date: Feb 03, 2018

#R1#
A combination from Solmu does no damage. #CL#
Shark drives through and clinches with Solmu against the cage.
Shark prevents the takedown attempt. #BC2#
Solmu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shark dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Solmu has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Shark is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Shark leaves Solmu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Shark lands a right hook to the body.
Shark fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Solmu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shark thows a left - swing and a miss!
Solmu tries for a takedown but Shark circles away easily
enabling Shark to counter with a crisp jab.
Power Shark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simo Solmu.
Shark takes a swing at Solmu's ribcage but misses.
Solmu drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shark defends it well.
Power Shark is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Shark slips under a jab.
Solmu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shark.
Solmu lands the left hand.
Solmu drops his hands momentarily and Shark takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Solmu moves away from the strike by Shark.
Shark is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Shark lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Solmu.
Solmu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shark misses with an uppercut. Solmu saw that one coming.
Solmu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Solmu moves out of range as Shark strikes.
Solmu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shark's waist but Shark gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Solmu off to one side.
Shark cracks Solmu with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Simo Solmu has been cut.
Shark avoids the head kick by Solmu. #T2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Shark.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Solmu tries to clinch but Shark is having none of it.
Shark missing with a left hand there. Solmu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Solmu shoots and misses
letting Shark counter with a right hand.
Shark scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL#
Shark clinches.
Shark tries to throw a body punch but Solmu avoids it by throwing Shark back against the cage.
Shark throws a head punch that misses.
Shark lands a body punch.
Solmu blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Solmu.
Shark misses with some punches.
Solmu tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shark swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Solmu misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Shark throws a head punch that misses.
Solmu is trying to pull guard but Shark has him pressed against the cage.
Shark misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shark tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Solmu's elbow.
Solmu tries to pull guard but Shark won't allow it.
Solmu tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shark just stands there and leans against the cage.
Shark lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Solmu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shark loads up on a big right hand but Solmu slips the punch.
Shark connects with a right hand. Solmu shakes it off.
Shark misses with a looping left.
Solmu with the counter takedown but Shark avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Solmu.
Shark throwing a counter right hand but Solmu manages to avoid it.
Shark throws an overhand right that lands on Solmu's shoulder, as Solmu tries to avoid the shot.
Solmu misses with a takedown attempt - Shark sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Shark. Solmu does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
Solmu closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Shark to the mat! Shark manages to get full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Solmu is fighting to break Shark's control of his arms but Shark is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Solmu throwing strikes but missing.
Shark avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Solmu trying to control but Shark is working from the bottom.
Shark working a defensive guard here.
Solmu stands and throws Shark's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Power Shark dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Simo Solmu's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Solmu shoots for a double leg takedown but Shark sprawls well. He's pushed Solmu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Solmu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shark swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Solmu.
Shark dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Solmu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Power Shark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shark throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Solmu with the counter takedown but Shark avoids it easily.
Shark dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Solmu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Shark connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Solmu scrambles back to his feet.
Shark throws a looping overhand right but Solmu ducks down to avoid it.
Solmu falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shark counters with a nice body shot.
Shark blocks a jab.
Shark throws a body shot but no joy.
Solmu is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Shark misses with a looping right.
Solmu tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1##CL2#
Solmu closes the distance and clinches.
Shark lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shark.
Shark misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shark misses with the head strike.
Shark wants to stall.
Shark working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shark swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Solmu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Solmu looking for a takedown.
A short right from Shark.
Solmu jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shark walks away with a smile on his face. Solmu gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Power Shark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simo Solmu.
Shark jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Solmu moves into range and clinches up with Shark.#T2#
Shark misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shark lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A right hand to the body from Shark.
Solmu is trying to pull guard but Shark has him pressed against the cage.
Shark lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Solmu jumps guard but Shark stands there with Solmu around his waist. Solmu gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Solmu tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shark swings wildly with an uppercut but Solmu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shark misses with some punches.
Shark scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shark lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shark misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shark lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shark lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Shark throws a punch but it's blocked by Solmu.
Shark lands a hook that snaps the head of Solmu backwards.
Shark swings wildly with an uppercut but Solmu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shark is leaning against Solmu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Power Shark has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Solmu.
Shark misses with the head strike.
Solmu tries to score a body lock takedown but Shark shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Shark lands a nice uppercut.
Solmu blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Shark.
Shark lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shark.
Solmu tries a knee to the head but Shark blocks it.
Shark working aggressively here. #T4#
Solmu drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shark pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL#
Shark has taken the fight to the clinch.
Solmu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Solmu wants a takedown but no success here.
Shark is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Solmu can do to turn this around?
Shark lands a hook that snaps the head of Solmu backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shark.
Solmu is breathing heavily.
A right hook to the body lands for Shark.
Shark misses with the head strike.
Shark lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Shark.
Shark scores with a shoulder strike.
Shark softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shark misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Power Shark dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Simo Solmu's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Solmu tries to clinch up but Shark circles away and keeps his distance.
Shark lands a right hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shark. Solmu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Solmu feints the counter takedown.
Shark throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shark lands a lovely overhand right.
Solmu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Shark on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shark swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shark throws a jab but it's blocked by Solmu. #TD2#
Solmu manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Shark on his heels. He'll look to pass Shark's guard now, I'm sure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shark is pulling down on Solmu's head to control his posture.
Solmu wants to control from the top but Shark keeps moving.
Solmu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Solmu looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Shark has Solmu pulled in close to control his posture.
Solmu throws a big elbow that misses.
Solmu wants to control from the top but Shark keeps moving.
Solmu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Solmu looking to pass the guard.
Solmu sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Shark's guard.
Solmu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shark keeps working.
Power Shark is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Solmu wants to pass the guard but Shark is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Shark is defending against the submission attempts here by Solmu. #SUB2#
Solmu is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Solmu trying to control the pace. #T3#
Solmu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shark defending well though.
Shark blocking the ground and pound attempt from Solmu.
Shark has his hands clasped together around Solmu's back. He's all about the action.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Solmu misses with a wild body shot.
Shark misses with a straight left.
Solmu changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Simo Solmu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shark scores with a jab to the jaw.
Solmu misses with a hook. Shark ducked under it nicely.
Shark moves out of range of the body kick.
Power Shark is winning the standup battle so far.
Shark misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Solmu.
Shark scores with a body shot.
Solmu slips under a jab.
Solmu is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T4#
Solmu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Solmu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shark throws out a loose jab but Solmu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Solmu feints the counter takedown.
Solmu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Solmu closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shark circles away.
Shark scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shark fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Solmu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Solmu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Shark lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Solmu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Shark connects with a good right hand that stumbles Solmu. Solmu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Shark connects with a single shot there.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:26

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

Event: PFF 18 Hole vs Steve
Date: Jan 27, 2018

#R1#
Adebisi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Niputtaja looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD#
Niputtaja shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Niputtaja showed some decent athleticism there.
Adebisi scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Niputtaja manages to mount him!
Niputtaja content just to control the position here.
Niputtaja seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Adebisi for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
Niputtaja moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Adebisi has worked his arm free - good work by Adebisi!
Adebisi has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Niputtaja controls the position. #T1#
Niputtaja continues to stall.#SUB#
Niputtaja tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Niputtaja has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Niputtaja tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Adebisi is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Niputtaja lands some shots froms side control.
Niputtaja moves into full mount!
Niputtaja scoring with strikes but Adebisi is staying in there. #SUB#
Niputtaja looking for a guillotine from mount but Adebisi is having none of it.
Adebisi takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Niputtaja with the ground and pound from mount.
Niputtaja lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Niputtaja has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Adebisi's face. #T3#
Adebisi's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Niputtaja cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Adebisi is bucking up trying to escape but Niputtaja cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Niputtaja landing strikes from the mount.
Niputtaja takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Adebisi is trying to escape the mount but Niputtaja keeps good control and instead manages to take Adebisi's back.
Niputtaja is riding his opponent, not letting Adebisi buck him off.
Niputtaja 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.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Niputtaja. #T4##SUB#
Niputtaja is looking for the choke from the back position but Adebisi is controlling his hands well.
Adebisi is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Niputtaja off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Niputtaja keeps control of the position easily here as Adebisi tries to buck him off.
Adebisi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Niputtaja. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Niputtaja is cranking Adebisi's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Adebisi! He's tightened the choke and Adebisi is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nikke Niputtaja!
After winning the bout, Nikke Niputtaja thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 23, 2018

#R1#
A swing and a miss from McCarthy.
McCarthy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McCarthy sizes up Kekluttaja with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kekluttaja misses with a hook
and McCarthy counters with an outside leg kick.
Kekluttaja ducks under a wild hook from McCarthy.
McCarthy connects with a solid leg kick.
McCarthy throws a body punch but Kekluttaja moves out of range.
McCarthy lands a nice hook to Kekluttaja's body. Kekluttaja takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kekluttaja moves forwards but McCarthy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McCarthy.
Kekluttaja tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kekluttaja.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCarthy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kekluttaja moves away.
Kekluttaja stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McCarthy.
McCarthy lands a jab to the head.
McCarthy motions for Kekluttaja to come forward. McCarthy throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kekluttaja throws a hook to the side of McCarthy's head but McCarthy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Kekluttaja misses with a straight left.
McCarthy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kekluttaja throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kekluttaja looks to score with a jab to the body but McCarthy is just out of range.
It looked like McCarthy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kekluttaja slips a jab and a cross from McCarthy.
Kekluttaja is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
McCarthy tests Kekluttaja's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from McCarthy.
Kekluttaja lands a head kick. McCarthy smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CL2#
Kekluttaja closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kekluttaja has McCarthy pushed against the cage.
McCarthy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kekluttaja backwards.
Kekluttaja will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McCarthy up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kekluttaja as McCarthy tries to tie him up. #T2##BC2#
Kekluttaja breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kekluttaja scores with the left hand. McCarthy knows he should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCarthy scores with a punch to the head.
McCarthy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kekluttaja misses with a hook
and McCarthy makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McCarthy misses with a body punch
enabling Kekluttaja to counter with a crisp jab.
Kekluttaja walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kekluttaja keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCarthy.
Kekluttaja takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
McCarthy takes a swing at Kekluttaja's ribcage but misses.
Kekluttaja gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A nice leg kick lands there from McCarthy. #CL2#
Kekluttaja drives through and clinches with McCarthy against the cage. #T3#
McCarthy can't find room to land a body shot as Kekluttaja controls the action.
I was talking to McCarthy's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
McCarthy taking a breather.
McCarthy lands a shoulder strike.
McCarthy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McCarthy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kekluttaja trying to stall but McCarthy improves his position.
McCarthy throws a head punch that misses.
McCarthy lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
McCarthy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McCarthy cracks Kekluttaja with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kekluttaja jabs McCarthy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McCarthy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kekluttaja to score with a decent uppercut.
McCarthy lands a jab to the nose.
A jab from McCarthy does it's job there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kekluttaja is looking to clinch.
Kekluttaja on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T4#
Kekluttaja connects with a good right hand that stumbles McCarthy. McCarthy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Good work by Kekluttaja as he checks the leg kick.
Kekluttaja throws a counter combo.
Kekluttaja on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kekluttaja keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kekluttaja is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kekluttaja tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McCarthy digs a good hook to Kekluttaja's body. #CL2#
Kekluttaja clinches. #BC2#
Kekluttaja breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Kekluttaja has closed the distance and engaged McCarthy in a clinch.
McCarthy dodges an elbow strike from Kekluttaja.
A shot in the inside from McCarthy.
Kekluttaja misses with an elbow over the top.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCarthy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kekluttajas head.
McCarthy tries to break free but Kekluttaja pushes him back against the cage.
Kekluttaja creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McCarthy's defenses.
McCarthy dodges an elbow strike from Kekluttaja.
McCarthy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cormac McCarthy dominated that round.
That's time! McCarthy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
McCarthy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL2#
Kekluttaja has managed to clinch.
Kekluttaja's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kekluttaja being controlled against the cage.
Kekluttaja throws an elbow that misses.
Kekluttaja misses with an elbow over the top.
Kekluttaja lands an elbow just above McCarthy 's eye.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kekluttaja holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kekluttaja pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy blocks the elbow strike.
McCarthy struggles to land a body shot inside as Kekluttaja controls his hands. #BC#
McCarthy manages to break the clinch.
McCarthy swats away the attempt to clinch by Kekluttaja.#T1#
McCarthy tests Kekluttaja's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McCarthy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McCarthy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McCarthy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kekluttaja manages to avoid it.
McCarthy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kekluttaja is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McCarthy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kekluttaja throws a body punch but McCarthy moves out of range.
Kekluttaja misses the shot to the body.
McCarthy scores with the left hand. Kekluttaja knows he should have avoided that one.
McCarthy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT#
It looks like Keijo Kekluttaja has been cut.
Kekluttaja takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McCarthy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCarthy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCarthy fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kekluttaja just manages to avoid it.
McCarthy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kekluttaja's head backwards.
McCarthy defending well as Kekluttaja loads up on a big left hand.
Kekluttaja throws a combination that misses
and McCarthy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kekluttaja takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kekluttaja scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McCarthy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kekluttaja is out of range.
Kekluttaja walks into a straight right hand from McCarthy.
McCarthy connects with a crisp jab. #ROC#
Kekluttaja is rocked!
Cormac McCarthy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kekluttaja looks up at the clock. Bad move! McCarthy lands a right hand from hell, dropping Kekluttaja. McCarthy pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cormac McCarthy!
Cormac McCarthy decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: PFF 17 - Grabber vs Turkey
Date: Jan 20, 2018

#R1#
Misalooba fails with an attempt to clinch.
Misalooba wants to clinch.
Misalooba clobbers Paukuttaja with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Misalooba has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Paukuttaja is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Paukuttaja shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Misalooba but Misalooba pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Paukuttaja pushes Misalooba up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paukuttaja misses with some punches.
Paukuttaja fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Misalooba wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
Misalooba manages to break the clinch.
Paukuttaja looks to score with a jab to the body but Misalooba is just out of range.#T1#
Misalooba tries to clinch but Paukuttaja moves out of range.
Misalooba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Didier Misalooba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Misalooba tries to sprawl but Paukuttaja drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Misalooba manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Paukuttaja keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Misalooba wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Paukuttaja has him pressed against the cage.
Misalooba working hard to break the clinch.
Misalooba makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Paukuttaja keeps control of Misalooba as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Paukuttaja drops down looking for an ankle pick but Misalooba pulls his leg out and moves away.
Misalooba slaps away a takedown attempt from Paukuttaja, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pate Paukuttaja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Misalooba moves in looking to clinch but Paukuttaja pushes him off.
Misalooba doesn't manage to clinch there - Paukuttaja circles away. #CL#
Paukuttaja instigates a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Paukuttaja has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Misalooba is trying to keep an underhook but Paukuttaja manages to get the takedown into half guard.#T2#
Paukuttaja working over Misalooba with some ground and pound. Misalooba looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Misalooba has hold of Paukuttaja's hands but Paukuttaja slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Misalooba can do anything to dispel that myth.
Misalooba punching from the bottom.
Paukuttaja not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Misalooba blocking the ground and pound attempt from Paukuttaja.
Paukuttaja 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.
Paukuttaja missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Paukuttaja wants to take a breather but Misalooba is having none of it.
Paukuttaja winds up and cracks Misalooba with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Paukuttaja seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Paukuttaja is looking to pass Misalooba's guard but actually Misalooba recovers to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Paukuttaja accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Misalooba holds on and takes a little breather.
Paukuttaja throws an elbow that misses. Misalooba uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Paukuttaja's guard. Nice move by Misalooba!#REVB#
Misalooba must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Misalooba throws a big elbow that misses.
Paukuttaja looking to hit a scissor sweep but Misalooba is one step ahead there.
Paukuttaja wants to stand up but Misalooba is controlling him.
Misalooba looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #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.
Paukuttaja 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#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Paukuttaja connects with a nice short shot to Misalooba's temple.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Paukuttaja connects with a nice short shot to Misalooba's temple.
Paukuttaja trying to mount his opponent but Misalooba defends it.
Misalooba has hold of Paukuttaja's hands but Paukuttaja slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Misalooba is positioning himself well to prevent Paukuttaja advancing to mount.
Paukuttaja keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Paukuttaja scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pate Paukuttaja dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Paukuttaja swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Misalooba tries to close the distance and clinch up but Paukuttaja swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Paukuttaja closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Paukuttaja has Misalooba pressed against the cage, preventing Misalooba from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Misalooba prevents a takedown attempt there.
Paukuttaja misses with the head strike.
Paukuttaja misses with some punches.
Paukuttaja trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paukuttaja tries to throw a body punch but Misalooba avoids it by throwing Paukuttaja back against the cage.
Paukuttaja tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Misalooba avoids it.
Misalooba is trying to break the clinch but Paukuttaja has him pressed against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Paukuttaja takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T1##BC2#
Misalooba escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Misalooba connects with the punch.
Paukuttaja fails with a takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Misalooba! But no joy.
Paukuttaja shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Misalooba as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pate Paukuttaja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Misalooba tries to clinch up but Paukuttaja circles away and keeps his distance.
Paukuttaja tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Misalooba manages to circle out of the way.
Misalooba fails in his attempt to clinch.
Misalooba blocks a jab.
Misalooba moves out of range of the strikes.
Misalooba closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Paukuttaja counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Paukuttaja working some strikes from top position.#T2#
Paukuttaja scoring with punches to the head and body.
Paukuttaja is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Misalooba can do to turn this around?
Paukuttaja wants to control from the top but Misalooba keeps moving.
Misalooba looking to control.
Paukuttaja wants to control from the top but Misalooba keeps moving.
Paukuttaja stands up over Misalooba, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pate Paukuttaja overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Paukuttaja wants to pass the guard but Misalooba is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Paukuttaja accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Misalooba keeping moving, preventing Paukuttaja from controlling successfully.
Paukuttaja with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paukuttaja is looking to work some ground and pound but Misalooba has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Paukuttaja accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Paukuttaja missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Paukuttaja keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Misalooba's head.
Paukuttaja throws a big right hand that misses.
Misalooba throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Paukuttaja lands a couple of elbows.
Misalooba thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Paukuttaja trying to control but Misalooba is working from the bottom.
Paukuttaja with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Misalooba keeping moving, preventing Paukuttaja from controlling successfully.
Paukuttaja lands a couple of digs.
Paukuttaja is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Paukuttaja makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4#
Paukuttaja postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Paukuttaja's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Paukuttaja trying to control the position from guard on top but Misalooba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paukuttaja scoring with some ground and pound.
Paukuttaja trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Paukuttaja is in close to Misalooba's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Paukuttaja trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paukuttaja trying to control but Misalooba is working from the bottom.
Misalooba preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pate Paukuttaja dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Misalooba scores with a jab to the jaw.#TD#
Misalooba gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Paukuttaja wants to control from the top but Misalooba keeps moving.
Paukuttaja throws a big right hand that misses.
Misalooba looking for a sweep. Not yet Misalooba, not yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Paukuttaja's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Paukuttaja loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Paukuttaja showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paukuttaja distracts Misalooba with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Paukuttaja throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Paukuttaja scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've been hearing good reports from Paukuttaja's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1#
Paukuttaja sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Paukuttaja with a flurry of punches that miss.
Paukuttaja lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Paukuttaja throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Misalooba works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Misalooba has momentary wrist control but Paukuttaja slips an elbow through the middle.
Paukuttaja trying to control but Misalooba is working from the bottom. #ES2#
Misalooba has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Paukuttaja is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Paukuttaja effectively controlling the action here.
Paukuttaja doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Paukuttaja effectively controlling the action here.
Paukuttaja looking for a takedown.
A frustrated look appears on Misalooba's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Paukuttaja wants to stall.
A right hand to the body from Misalooba.
Paukuttaja stalling in the clinch.
Paukuttaja drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Paukuttaja holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Misalooba being controlled against the cage.#T3#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Pate Paukuttaja.
Misalooba bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Paukuttaja's head.
Didier Misalooba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paukuttaja circles away from the clinch attempt. #TD#
Paukuttaja scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Paukuttaja misses with the ground and pound.
Misalooba gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Paukuttaja pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Paukuttaja lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Pate Paukuttaja is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Paukuttaja controlling the pace for now.
Paukuttaja raining down hammerfists from mount.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Paukuttaja takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Paukuttaja seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Misalooba for as long as he can get away with.
Paukuttaja looking to control but Misalooba is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paukuttaja controlling the pace for now.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Pate Paukuttaja!
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Pate Paukuttaja!
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Pate Paukuttaja!

Pate Paukuttaja wins by unanimous decision!
In his post fight interview, Pate Paukuttaja started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: PFF 16w Silva vs Hanson
Date: Jan 17, 2018

#R1#
Loyer throws a hook but Solmu blocks it.
Solmu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Loyer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Loyer is looking to counter punch.
Loyer throws out a loose jab but Solmu uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Solmu shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Solmu showed some decent athleticism there.
Well, if Solmu is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Loyer 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.#SUB2#
Solmu is working for a kimura but Loyer is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Solmu is working for a submission of some sort.
Solmu passes to side control. #T1#
Solmu throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Solmu in side control, just content to control the action for now.
An elbow from Solmu crashes against the mat.
Sloppy strikes there by Solmu.#SUB2#
Solmu has hold of Loyer's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Loyer seems comfortable defending it but Solmu has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Loyer is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Loyer is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Solmu couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Simo Solmu!
Simo Solmu bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: PFF 14w Chavez vs Kane
Date: Jan 03, 2018

#R1##TD#
Obasi shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
Obasi wants to work for an arm triangle but Niputtaja is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Niputtaja trying to hold on to Obasi's head to control him but Obasi postures up. #SUB#
Obasi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Niputtaja tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niputtaja is pressing down on Obasi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Niputtaja looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Obasi would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Obasi throws an elbow that misses. Niputtaja uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Obasi's guard. Nice move by Niputtaja!#REVB##SUB#
Obasi looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Niputtaja has picked Obasi up and slammed him! Obasi can't keep hold of the triangle and Niputtaja manages to pass to side control!
Obasi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Niputtaja tries to pass the half guard into mount. Obasi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Niputtaja is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Niputtaja is trying to work for a kimura but Obasi is defending well.
Niputtaja with the ground and pound but Obasi uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T2#
Obasi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Niputtaja. #SUB#
Obasi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Niputtaja defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Obasi keeping moving, preventing Niputtaja from controlling successfully.
Obasi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Niputtaja slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Obasi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Niputtaja got a little sloppy there for a moment and Obasi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Niputtaja has managed to get both his arms back between Obasi's legs - danger averted.#T3##SUB#
Obasi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Niputtaja content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Niputtaja has taken the fight to the clinch. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD#
Obasi gets control of Niputtaja's arms and successfully pulls guard. Obasi will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Obasi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Niputtaja doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Niputtaja manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Obasi keeping moving, preventing Niputtaja from controlling successfully.
Obasi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Obasi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Niputtaja is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Obasi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Niputtaja on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Niputtaja looking to sit in guard and control but Obasi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Solomon Obasi will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Niputtaja instigates a clinch. #TD#
Obasi jumps guard and drags Niputtaja to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Solomon Obasi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Niputtaja avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Niputtaja controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niputtaja advances position into side control!
Niputtaja is looking to take a break and control but Obasi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Niputtaja goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Obasi rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Niputtaja's guard! Nice work there by Obasi!
We've been hearing that Obasi has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Obasi is looking to stand up but Niputtaja won't let him.
Niputtaja pulls Obasi in to control the position.
Niputtaja not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Niputtaja bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Obasi's guard. #REVB##T2#
Niputtaja looking to sit in guard and control but Obasi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Niputtaja is looking for a triangle but Obasi pushes his legs off easily.
Obasi wants to pass the guard but Niputtaja is keeping the position.#SUB#
Obasi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Niputtaja manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Obasi has Niputtaja in his guard.#REVB#
Niputtaja is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Obasi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Niputtaja is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Niputtaja throws a big elbow that misses.
Obasi can't keep his opponent in guard - Niputtaja advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Niputtaja is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Niputtaja lands a big elbow.
Niputtaja takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Niputtaja's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
Obasi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Niputtaja tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Obasi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Niputtaja trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Niputtaja lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nikke Niputtaja showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Niputtaja lands with a nice body punch.
Niputtaja doesn't manage to clinch there - Obasi circles away. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Obasi.
Niputtaja struggling a bit here.
Obasi lands some shots froms side control.
Niputtaja wants to control but Obasi postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niputtaja manages to work his way to half guard, despite Obasi's best efforts.#SUB#
Obasi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Niputtaja has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Obasi. Oh but Niputtaja has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Obasi goes limp - he's gone! Niputtaja jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Nikke Niputtaja!
During a confident post fight interview, Nikke Niputtaja thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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