Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: GAMMA#950 Benedetti v Chelios
Date: Jun 11, 2022

#R1#
Pulkkinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grace misses with a hook to the body #CL2#
and Pulkkinen counters by moving into the clinch.
Grace 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.
Pulkkinen lands a left hand.
Grace softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Grace tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pulkkinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grace throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Grace swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grace misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pulkkinen lands a hook that snaps the head of Grace backwards.
Pulkkinen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Graces head. #CUT2#It looks like Earl Lee Grace has been cut.
Grace blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pulkkinen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Pulkkinen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grace swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pulkkinen lands with a short shot to the head.
Pulkkinen lands a right hand.
Pulkkinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Grace controls his hands. #T1#
Grace blocking some punches.
Pulkkinen can't find room to land a body shot as Grace controls the action.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pulkkinen lands a shoulder strike.
Grace tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grace misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pulkkinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grace throws a head punch that misses.
Grace lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pulkkinen stalling against the cage.
Grace lands a right hand.
Pulkkinen misses with the head strike.
Grace throws a punch but it's blocked by Pulkkinen.
Grace makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pulkkinen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grace lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pulkkinen or not. #T2#
Grace lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pulkkinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pulkkinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Grace.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pulkkinen prevents a body shot from Grace.
Grace swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pulkkinen tries to throw a body punch but Grace avoids it by throwing Pulkkinen back against the cage.
Pulkkinen tries to throw a body punch but Grace avoids it by throwing Pulkkinen back against the cage.
Pulkkinen misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Grace.
Pulkkinen presses Grace against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Grace prevents a body shot from Pulkkinen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grace.
Grace throws a head punch that misses.
A body shot lands from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pulkkinen tries to work over Grace's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pulkkinen blocks an uppercut.
Pulkkinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grace's elbow. #T3#
Grace blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Pulkkinen.
Grace is breathing heavily.
Pulkkinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pulkkinen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Grace's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC2#Grace is rocked!
Grace prevents a body shot from Pulkkinen.
Oh Grace is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pulkkinen misses with a body punch.
Grace seems to have got his legs back now.
Pulkkinen pushes Grace against the cage. Pulkkinen is working some dirty boxing. Pulkkinen pushes off with a quick right hook! Grace goes down! Grace tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Pulkkinen moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sepi Pulkkinen!
A victorious Sepi Pulkkinen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GAMMA#950 Benedetti v Chelios
Date: Jun 11, 2022

#R1#
Wieczorek misses with a straight right. #CL#
Wieczorek rushes Niska and presses him up against the cage.
Niska prevents Wieczorek from breaking the clinch.
Wieczorek lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wieczorek lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wieczorek lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Niska misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wieczorek.
Niska lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wieczorek working hard to break the clinch.
Wieczorek misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wieczorek.
Niska lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wieczorek backwards.
Wieczorek lands with a right to the head.
Wieczorek misses with a hook from the clinch.
Niska throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wieczoreks head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Niska doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wieczorek fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Wieczorek escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Wieczorek misses with a few strikes there.
Wieczorek looks to land a combination but Niska avoids it well.
Niska's coach down at IMMAC Training Facilityâ„¢ was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Niska's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Wieczorek misses with a jab, cross combination.
Niska checks a leg kick.
Wieczorek cracks Niska with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Niska takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Niska swinging wildly here.
Wieczorek went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Wieczorek lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wieczorek lands a leg kick that knocks Niska off balance momentarily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wieczorek, as that shot connected.
Wieczorek definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Niska throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Niska walks into a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Wieczorek throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wieczorek fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Niska.#T2#
A jab from Wieczorek does it's job there.
Niska tries to bum rush Wieczorek with a series of wild strikes but Wieczorek uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Niska has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wieczorek.
Niska throws a jab but it's blocked by Wieczorek.
Niska ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wieczorek moves away.
Wieczorek is looking to counter punch.
Niska walks into a jab.
Wieczorek throws out a powerful jab.
Niska misses with a body kick.
Niska tries to bum rush Wieczorek with a series of wild strikes but Wieczorek uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lukasz Wieczorek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wieczorek waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Niska.
Niska scores with a punch to the head.
Niska misses with a hook.
It looked like Wieczorek wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wieczorek misses with a jab, cross combination.
Niska throws out a counter right but Wieczorek avoids it with no problem.
Niska uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wieczorek.#T3#
Wieczorek misses with an uppercut
and Niska counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Lukasz Wieczorek has been cut.
Niska delivers a nice body kick.
Niska throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Niska misses with a hook.
Niska misses with a wild body shot.
Wieczorek swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wieczorek keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wieczorek throws a hook to the side of Niska's head but Niska sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wieczorek misses with a double jab.
Good leg kick by Niska.
Donk. Wieczorek catches Niska right on the button with a cross.
Niska looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Niska ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wieczorek moves away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Niska.
Wieczorek throws a looping overhand right but Niska ducks down to avoid it.
Wieczorek lands an overhand right.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wieczorek cracks Niska with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wieczorek misses with a left hand
and Niska counters with a stiff right hand.
Wieczorek moves out of range of the body kick.
Niska connects with a right hand. Wieczorek shakes it off.
Wieczorek throws a one two combo.
Niska buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Niska fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wieczorek misses with a combination #CL2#
and Niska moves into the clinch.
Niska tries a body shot but Wieczorek blocks it.
Wieczorek can't break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wieczorek takes a shot to the head.
Wieczorek swings wildly with an uppercut but Niska uses good head movement to avoid it.
Niska misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lukasz Wieczorek dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lukasz Wieczorek's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Niska takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Niska blocks a jab.
Niska throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wieczorek sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wieczorek avoids the body shot from Niska.
Niska swings away with a body shot that misses
and Wieczorek counters with a nice uppercut.
Niska drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wieczorek missing with a left hand there. Niska was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Niska takes one to the chin there.
Niska looks for the body kick but Wieczorek saw that one coming.
Niska misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wieczorek looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Niska counters with a body kick.
Niska looks to score with a jab to the body but Wieczorek is just out of range.
Niska misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wieczorek.
Wieczorek looks to throw the jab but Niska is out of range. #T1#
Niska swings widly with a right hand
and Wieczorek counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wieczorek slips a jab from Niska.
Niska throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wieczorek takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wieczorek ducks under a wild hook from Niska.
Wieczorek missing with a left hand there. Niska was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Niska throws a left and a right that both miss
and Niska takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Niska lands a head shot.
Wieczorek takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CL#
Wieczorek moves into the clinch successfully.
Wieczorek fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Niska's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wieczorek lands an uppercut.
Niska doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wieczorek is trying to break the clinch but Niska is controlling him.#T2#
Wieczorek blocking some punches.
Niska throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wieczoreks head.
Wieczorek swings wildly with an uppercut but Niska uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wieczorek throws a head punch that misses.
Niska tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Wieczorek throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wieczorek goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wieczorek tries to break free but Niska pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Wieczorek breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wieczorek takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Niska misses with a left hand
letting Wieczorek counter with a right hand.
Niska cracks Wieczorek with an open hand slap.
Niska swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Wieczorek darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Niska scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Niska misses with a looping left.
Wieczorek misses with an uppercut.
Wieczorek misses with a right hand
and Niska connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Niska scores with a body shot.
Niska throws a lazy uppercut
and Wieczorek counters with a nice uppercut.
A big right from Niska misses.
Wieczorek tries to clinch up but Niska circles away and keeps his distance.
A low kick from Niska is predictable there
letting Wieczorek counter with a right hand.
Jab by Niska.
Niska uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wieczorek.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Niska tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wieczorek was well out of range. Poor timing from Niska.
Wieczorek misses with a straight left.
Niska swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Niska blocks a jab.
Niska scores with a kick to the midsection.
Wieczorek tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL#
Wieczorek gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Niska blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Wieczorek's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Niska scores with a kick to the midsection.
Niska missing with a left hand there. Wieczorek was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Niska thuds a left hand into Wieczorek's body.
Lukasz Wieczorek is winning the standup battle so far.
Wieczorek avoids the body shot from Niska.
Wieczorek was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Niska throws a hook but Wieczorek blocks it.
Niska has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Niska ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wieczorek moves away.
A good leg kick by Niska.
Niska thuds a left hand into Wieczorek's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Juha Niska will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Lukasz Wieczorek'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Wieczorek connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wieczorek on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wieczorek throws a jab when Niska was well out of range.
Niska wants to counter with a clinch but Wieczorek pushes him away.
Nice cross by Wieczorek.
Wieczorek throws a looping overhand right but Niska ducks down to avoid it.
Niska steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wieczorek.
Niska dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wieczorek throws a hook but Niska avoids it easily.
Wieczorek takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Niska wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A combination from Wieczorek does no damage.
Niska throws out a powerful jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Niska misses with a few strikes there.
Wieczorek scores with a jab. Niska acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wieczorek's jab looks to have found its range, popping Niska under the eye.#T1#
Wieczorek scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Niska steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wieczorek.
Niska throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wieczorek moves out of range as Niska throws a body kick.
Wieczorek lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Niska wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Niska wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wieczorek loads up on a big right hand but Niska slips the punch.
Niska looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A telegraphed right hand from Niska misses the target.
Wieczorek swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Niska unleashes a big counter combination but Wieczorek bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Niska looks to throw the jab but Wieczorek is out of range.
Niska ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wieczorek lands with an uppercut that bounces Niska off the cage and back into range.#T2##CL#
Wieczorek closes the distance and clinches.
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!
Niska gets through Wieczorek's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Niska throws a punch but it's blocked by Wieczorek.
Niska struggles to land a body shot inside as Wieczorek controls his hands.
Niska scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Niska. #BC#
Wieczorek manages to break the clinch.
Niska moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wieczorek moves out of range as Niska throws a body kick.
Niska circles away from the clinch attempt
and Niska counters with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Wieczorek.
Niska connects with a body shot.
Niska slips under a jab from Wieczorek.#T3#
Wieczorek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Niska.
Wieczorek throws the left hand but Niska avoids the punch easily.
Wieczorek throws a jab when Niska was well out of range.
And Niska responds with a good body kick, but Wieczorek manages to step out the way in time.
Niska keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wieczorek.
Niska misses with a body shot
and Wieczorek counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Niska with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Niska.
Wieczorek throws the left hand but Niska avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Wieczorek throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Niska ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Niska was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Niska's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Niska duly obliges.
A slow jab from Wieczorek misses its intended target.
Niska fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wieczorek.
Wieczorek tries to close the distance and clinch but Niska swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It seemed like Niska was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Niska swings away with a body shot that misses
and Niska takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Niska misses.
Niska throws the kick towards the body but Wieczorek avoids it.
Niska moves out of range as Wieczorek strikes.
Wieczorek swings widly with a right hand
enabling Niska to counter with a crisp jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wieczorek looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Niska misses with a right hand
and Wieczorek connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Wieczorek instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wieczorek.
A short uppercut from Niska.
Niska working aggressively here.
Lukasz Wieczorek has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Wieczorek's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wieczorek moves out of range of the body kick from Niska.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Juha Niska.
I think Niska 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Juha Niska!
Juha Niska bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
In defeat, Lukasz Wieczorek stepped up to the mic, saying 'Kurwa ...'.

Event: IMMAC 3: Young Guns
Date: Jun 11, 2022

#R1#
Niemi avoids the head kick by O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Niemi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea darts in trying to clinch
enabling Niemi to counter with a crisp jab.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea scores with a push kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea takes the fight into the clinch.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
A frustrated look appears on Niemi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea throws a punch but it's blocked by Niemi. #BC2#
Niemi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea is looking to clinch but Niemi is avoiding it.
Niemi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea wants to clinch.
It seemed like Niemi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea looks to land a body kick but Niemi moved away.
Niemi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea closes the distance looking to clinch
and Niemi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Niemi moves out of range of the body kick.
It seemed like Niemi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kalani Paiea Wohi O Kaleikini O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Niemi blocks a head kick by O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea.
Niemi throws out a counter right but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea avoids it with no problem.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Niemi throws out a counter right but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea avoids it with no problem.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea misses with the body kick
and Niemi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea misses with a body kick.
Niemi throws out a counter right but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea avoids it with no problem.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea looks to land a body kick but Niemi moved away.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea lands with a kick to the ribs.
Niemi avoids a kick to the body.
Niemi blocks the body kick.
Niemi throws out a counter right but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea avoids it with no problem.#T3#
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea throws a low kick but it's checked well by Niemi.
Niemi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Niemi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Niemi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Niemi avoids a kick to the body.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea throws a wild body kick that Niemi sees coming a mile off.
Niemi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea lands a jab to the head.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea tries to close the distance and clinch up but Niemi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Niemi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea wants to clinch up but Niemi keeps it at a distance.
Niemi throws out a counter right but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea avoids it with no problem.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea throws a hook but Niemi avoids it easily.
Niemi sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea fails with an attempt to clinch.
Niemi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea scores with a jab to the body.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Niemi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea throws a wild body kick that Niemi sees coming a mile off.
Niemi throws out a counter right but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea avoids it with no problem.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea throws a head kick that misses.
Niemi swats away the attempt to clinch by O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head kick misses from O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea.
A swing and a miss from O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea.
Niemi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea lands a front kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kalani Paiea Wohi O Kaleikini O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea dominated that round.
That's time! O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea throws a big shot that misses.
Niemi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #CL#
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Niemi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Niemi counters with a nice uppercut.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Niemi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Niemi can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea is looking to land body kicks.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Niemi! But no joy.
Niemi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little jabbing left from Niemi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea moves into the clinch.#T1#
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Niemi tries to circle away but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea has him pinned against the cage.
Niemi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Niemi can't break the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short left from O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea.
Niemi tries to break free but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea pushes him back against the cage.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Niemi's elbow. #BC2#
Niemi breaks the clinch.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea throws a front kick aimed at Niemi's knee but Niemi avoids it well. #T2#
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea fails in his attempt to clinch.
Niemi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea tries to clinch up but Niemi circles away and keeps his distance.
Niemi ducks under a wild hook from O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea.
Niemi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea misses with an attempted mid kick.
Niemi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea fails in his attempt to clinch.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea fails with an attempt to clinch.
Niemi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea throws a nice inside leg kick.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea moves in looking to clinch but Niemi pushes him off.
Niemi throws out a counter right but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea avoids it with no problem.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea is looking to clinch.
Niemi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea is looking to clinch but Niemi is avoiding it.
It seemed like Niemi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea wants to slow Niemi down by chopping away at his legs.
It seemed like Niemi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea scores with a sloppy right hand. Niemi should have avoided that one.
Niemi ducks under a wild hook from O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea.
Niemi moves out of range of the body kick from O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea tries to close the distance and clinch but Niemi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Niemi blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Niemi! But no joy.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea tries to close the distance and clinch up but Niemi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Niemi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea throws the kick towards the body but Niemi avoids it.
Niemi looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea scores with a head kick. Niemi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Niemi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It seemed like Niemi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea looking to land some kicks to the body here.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Niemi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Niemi.
It seemed like Niemi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Niemi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Niemi throws out a counter right but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea avoids it with no problem.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Niemi has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea.
A head kick misses from O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea.
Niemi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea pivots, looking for a leg kick but Niemi is out of range and O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea settles back down.
Niemi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kalani Paiea Wohi O Kaleikini O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea doesn't manage to clinch there - Niemi circles away.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea misses.
Kalani Paiea Wohi O Kaleikini O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea is winning the standup battle so far.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea cracks Niemi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea looks to land a body kick but Niemi moved away.
Niemi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea.
Niemi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Niemi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea tries to close the distance and clinch but Niemi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It seemed like Niemi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A head kick misses from O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea throws a jab but it's blocked by Niemi. #T1##CL#
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea has closed the distance and engaged Niemi in a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Niemi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Niemi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea stalls.
Niemi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Niemi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea looks to land a body kick but Niemi moved away.
It seemed like Niemi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea throws a sloppy head kick and Niemi moves out of range easily. #T2#
Niemi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Niemi checks a leg kick.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea pushes Niemi away with a front kick.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea fails in his attempt to clinch.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea throws a wild body kick that Niemi sees coming a mile off.
Niemi throws out a counter right but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea avoids it with no problem.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea fails with an attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Niemi! But no joy.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Niemi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Niemi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea throws a push kick but Niemi slaps the foot to one side.
Niemi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea misses with an attempted mid kick.
A little jabbing left from Niemi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Niemi circles away from the clinch attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea. Niemi does a little dance to reset his feet.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea looks to land a body kick but Niemi moved away.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea misses with a body kick.
It seemed like Niemi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea tries to clinch there but Niemi circles away.
Niemi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Niemi has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Niemi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Niemi moves out of range of the body kick.
Niemi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Niemi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea looks to land a body kick but Niemi moved away.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea misses with a leg kick
and Niemi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kalani Paiea Wohi O Kaleikini O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea misses with a head kick.
Niemi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea doesn't manage to clinch there - Niemi circles away.
Niemi 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.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Niemi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea tries to clinch up but Niemi circles away and keeps his distance.
Niemi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Niemi.
The fight stays on the outside here - O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Niemi throws out a counter right but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea avoids it with no problem.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kalani Paiea Wohi O Kaleikini O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea showed his dominance in that final round.
Well O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kalani Paiea Wohi O Kaleikini O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea!

Event: SMASH:71
Date: Jun 10, 2022

#R1#
Menshikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Panda throws out a counter right but Menshikov avoids it with no problem.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Menshikov, as that shot connected. #CUT#It looks like Full Time Panda has been cut.
Panda staying out of range there.
Maxim Menshikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Panda on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Menshikov misses with a hook. Panda ducked under it nicely.
Menshikov scores with a nice head shot.
Panda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Menshikov.
Menshikov jabs Panda to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Menshikov misses the jab.
Menshikov misses with an uppercut. Panda saw that one coming.
Menshikov sets himself, and Panda steps forward looking for the clinch! Menshikov avoids it this time.
Menshikov drops Panda with a big left hand! Panda is injured, injured bad! Menshikov jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maxim Menshikov!
Maxim Menshikov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: IMMAC 2: Blast Off
Date: Jun 04, 2022

#R1#
Myers throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Forssell's head.
Zen Myers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Myers fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Myers fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Myers shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Forssell as he avoids it easily.
Myers fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Forssell looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Myers tries to clinch up.
Myers scores with a head kick. Forssell tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myers fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Forssell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Myers fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Timo Forssell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Myers throws a body shot but no joy.
Myers digs a good body shot into Forssell's ribs.
Myers is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Myers pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Forssell back to the cage. Myers follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Myers listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Myers shoots in for a takedown but Forssell shows good takedown defense.
Forssell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Myers scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Myers throws a leg kick which misses Forssell's front leg but catches the back leg as Forssell tries to avoid it.
Myers throws a head kick but Forssell moves out of range.
Forssell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2##CL2#
Myers clinches.
Myers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Forssell's elbow. #BC2#
Myers breaks from the clinch.
Forssell takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Forssell has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Myers.
Myers moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Forssell chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Myers can pounce on him.
Myers cracks a nice hook into Forssell's ribs.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Myers. Forssell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Myers shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Forssell pinned against the cage. Forssell gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Forssell definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Timo Forssell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zen Myers.
Myers scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Myers dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Forssell. That did some damage!
Myers throws a nice inside leg kick.
Myers wants to clinch up but Forssell keeps it at a distance.
Myers tries to clinch up but Forssell circles away and keeps his distance.
Myers bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Myers.
Forssell takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Myers is looking to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Forssell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zen Myers dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Myers lands with a straight right. Forssell didn't see that one coming.
Myers with a nice calf kick.
Myers tries to clinch up but Forssell circles away and keeps his distance.
Forssell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Myers tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Forssell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Forssell misses the target.
Myers is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Forssell rather than just go for the knockout.
Myers connects with a leg kick.
Myers tries to close the distance and clinch up but Forssell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little feinted left hand from Forssell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've been informed that Myers has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myers throws a nice outside leg kick.
Myers tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Forssell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Forssell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Myers dives in for a single leg takedown but Forssell sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
An attempted straight right counter from Forssell misses the target.
Myers lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Forssell at a distance.
Myers misses with a head kick.
Forssell is looking to counter punch.
Myers is looking to clinch but Forssell is avoiding it.
Myers is looking to slow Forssell down with leg kicks.
Myers jabs Forssell to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Myers tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Forssell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Forssell is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Myers scoring well with a low kick there.
Forssell takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Forssell throwing a counter right hand but Myers manages to avoid it.
Myers fails with an attempt to clinch.
Forssell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Myers tries to clinch up but Forssell circles away and keeps his distance.
Myers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Forssell is looking to counter punch.
Myers getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Forssell is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Myers.#T3#
Myers scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Myers lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Myers scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Myers misses with a head kick.
Forssell keeps the fight on the outside.
Forssell is looking to counter punch.
Forssell tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Myers is looking to clinch.
Forssell is looking to counter punch.#T4##CL2#
Myers closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Myers manages to break the clinch.
Myers looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Forssell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A nice leg kick lands there from Myers.
Forssell is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Myers digs a good hook to Forssell's body.
Forssell blocks a head kick by Myers.
Forssell throwing a counter right hand but Myers manages to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Forssell has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Forssell there as he acknowledges the shot.
A jab from Myers does it's job there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zen Myers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Myers tries to clinch but Forssell is having none of it.
A little feinted left hand from Forssell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Myers lands with a hook. Forssell tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Forssell 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.
Myers misses with a kick to the body.
Forssell is looking to counter punch.
Myers is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myers tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Forssell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Forssell swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Myers tests Forssell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Myers thuds a left hand into Forssell's body.#T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Myers or perhaps it was just good defense by Forssell, which made it look bad.
An attempted straight right counter from Forssell misses the target.
Myers misses with an attempted mid kick.
Myers tries to clinch but Forssell is having none of it.
Jab, jab by Myers - just one landing.
Myers has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Forssell stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Myers.#T2#
Myers buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Myers tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Forssell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Forssell is looking to counter punch.
Forssell on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Myers works the jab nicely.
Myers is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Forssell is looking to counter punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Myers. #T3#
Myers doesn't manage to clinch there - Forssell circles away.
It looked like Forssell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Myers lands with a right hand.
Myers takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Forssell defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Myers.
Myers lands with a thumping leg kick.
Myers sizes up Forssell with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jab from Myers.#T4#
Myers tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Forssell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Forssell misses the target.
Forssell blocks the body kick.
Forssell avoids a kick to the body.
Myers tries to clinch but Forssell moves out of range.
Forssell throwing a counter right hand but Myers manages to avoid it.
Myers fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Forssell.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Myers tries to clinch but Forssell is having none of it.
Forssell is looking to counter punch.
Myers works over Forssell's head and body with a nice combination.

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

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

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

Event: IMMAC 2: Blast Off
Date: Jun 04, 2022

#R1#
Barnes connects with a body shot that sends Eriksson's belly button to the back.
Barnes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Danga de danga de dang - Barnes scores with a four punch combination!#CUT2#It looks like Olavi Eriksson has been cut.
Barnes scores with a jab.
Eriksson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Barnes looks to land a combination. Eriksson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Barnes finds it's way through Eriksson's defenses.
Eriksson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Eriksson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barnes throws a shot to the body.
Eriksson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Barnes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Barnes dips to his left and cracks Eriksson with an uppercut!
Barnes throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Eriksson on the side of the head.
A lazy left from Barnes finds it's target.#ROC2#Eriksson is rocked!
Barnes connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Eriksson out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Calvin Barnes!

Event: IMMAC 2: Blast Off
Date: Jun 04, 2022

#R1#
Orwell throws a big shot that misses.
Salo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Salo keeps the fight on the outside.
Salo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Orwell throws a right hand that misses
and Salo counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Orwell gets in close and instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orwell.
Orwell wants to take the fight to the mat but Salo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Salo letting Orwell take a breather here.#TD2#
Orwell tightens his grip and picks Salo up, before dumping him to the ground. Salo manages to land in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orwell is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Orwell looking to pass the guard.
Orwell controlling from the top position. #T1#
Orwell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Orwell controlling from the top position.
Salo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Salo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Orwell postures up in Salo's guard and throws a big left but Salo blocks it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orwell content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Orwell misses the shot to the body.
Orwell has his takedown stuffed
enabling Salo to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Orwell tries to land a body kick
enabling Salo to counter with a crisp jab.
Orwell misses with a leg kick.
Orwell misses with a combination
and Salo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Orwell misses with a lunging right hand
letting Salo counter with a right hand.
Orwell has his takedown stuffed
and Salo counters with a straight right hand.
Pekka Salo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Orwell.
Orwell swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Salo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Orwell misses with a wild body shot.
Salo throwing a counter right hand but Orwell manages to avoid it.
Orwell moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T3#
Orwell throws a right hand that misses
and Salo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A low kick from Orwell is predictable there
and Salo counters with a stiff right hand.
Orwell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Salo tries to avoid it but Orwell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Salo to the ground. Salo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Orwell doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Salo counters with a nice uppercut.
Orwell throws an off balance right hand
and Salo counters with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Orwell is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Salo's half guard.
Orwell looks winded!
Orwell prevents Salo from improving his position.
Salo trying to hold on to Orwell's head to control him but Orwell postures up.
Orwell perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
Salo is looking to control Orwell's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Salo avoid being mounted?
Salo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Orwell is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Orwell is taking a breather. Salo 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.
Orwell throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Salo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Salo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Pekka Salo will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A lazy body kick from Orwell
enabling Salo to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Orwell throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Salo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Orwell is in Salo's guard.
Orwell looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Orwell's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orwell sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Salo's guard. #T1#
Orwell sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Salo defending well though.
Salo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Orwell.
Orwell throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Orwell thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Salo trying to control here.
Orwell is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Orwell 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. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Still in half guard, Orwell seems content to control.
Orwell not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Orwell in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Orwell doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Salo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Orwell shoots and misses
and Salo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Orwell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Salo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Orwell is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Orwell shoots in for a takedown but Salo shows good takedown defense.
Pekka Salo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Orwell.#T3#
A shot to the body from Orwell misses
and Salo counters with a nice uppercut.
Salo moves out of range of the body kick from Orwell.
Orwell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Charles Orwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orwell with a lazy takedown attempt
and Salo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Orwell is breathing heavily.
A big right from Orwell misses.
Salo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Orwell fails with the takedown
and Salo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Orwell moves to clinch but Salo breaks away
and Salo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Orwell swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Salo to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Orwell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Salo is looking to counter punch.
Orwell throws a lazy head kick
enabling Salo to counter with a crisp jab.
Orwell swings widly with a right hand
and Salo counters with a straight right hand.
Orwell tries to clinch up
and Salo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orwell feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Salos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Salo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Orwell can do to turn this around?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Orwell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Salo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Orwell misses with a kick to the body
and Salo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Orwell misses with a takedown
and Salo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pekka Salo dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Orwell misses with a lunging right hand
and Salo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pekka Salo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Orwell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Salo throwing a counter right hand but Orwell manages to avoid it.
Charles Orwell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Orwell thows a leg kick but Salo checks it
and Salo counters with a straight right hand.
Salo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Orwell throws out the jab.
Nice defenses there by Salo.
Salo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Orwell.
Orwell falls off balance throwing a combination
and Salo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orwell gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Salo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Orwell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Orwell misses with a lunging right hand
and Salo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Orwell throws a left and a right that both miss
and Salo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Orwell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Salo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#Orwell is rocked!
Orwell throws a left and a right that both miss
and Salo counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Orwell out cold! What a finish! Salo is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pekka Salo!

Event: IMMAC 2: Blast Off
Date: Jun 04, 2022

#R1#
Pentele keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown but Pentele shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rodriguez looks for a takedown but Pentele sprawls well.
Pentele was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Paska Pentele has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rico Rodriguez.
Rodriguez shoots in looking for a takedown but Pentele manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rodriguez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rodriguez dives in and grabs Pentele's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pentele pushes down on Rodriguez's head and hops out.
Rodriguez shoots in but Pentele avoids the takedown attempt easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Pentele misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pentele as he avoids it easily.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pentele as he jumps to the side.
A little feinted left hand from Pentele on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Pentele keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pentele throwing a counter right hand but Rodriguez manages to avoid it.
Rodriguez shoots in looking for a takedown. Pentele tries to sprawl out of it but Rodriguez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pentele manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pentele throwing a counter right hand but Rodriguez manages to avoid it.
Pentele stuffs the takedown attempt from Rodriguez. Rodriguez gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Rodriguez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pentele sprawls well initially but Rodriguez persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Pentele tries to roll over but Rodriguez keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Rodriguez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pentele is just riding it out for now. Rodriguez eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB2#
Rodriguez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pentele has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Rodriguez seems to be working for a kimura but Pentele defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Rodriguez is looking for a kimura but Pentele is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rodriguez to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Rodriguez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pentele has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pentele knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rodriguez on the ground.
Pentele is controlling Rodriguez's trapped leg to prevent Rodriguez from advancing to side control.#T3#
Rodriguez is looking to take a break and control but Pentele is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Rodriguez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pentele tries to kick Rodriguez off but Rodriguez keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rodriguez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pentele does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Rodriguez is trying to work for a kimura but Pentele is defending well. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Rodriguez wants to work for an arm triangle but Pentele is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Rodriguez is trying for a kimura here. Pentele looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Rodriguez wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rico Rodriguez!

Event: IMMAC 2: Blast Off
Date: Jun 04, 2022

#R1#
Ro jabs at Holgerson's body.
Ro ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Holgerson takes one on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Atturi Holgerson has been cut.
Ro lands a nice hook to Holgerson's body. Holgerson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #KD2#
Ro lands a left and a right that send Holgerson crashing to the mat, dazed. Ro thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holgerson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ro connects with a combination that backs up Holgerson into the cage. Ro lands a flurry of punches that gets past Holgerson's guard. Holgerson is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Ro bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pate Ro!

Event: IMMAC 1: The Beginning
Date: May 28, 2022

#R1#
Ro with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Enqvist counter with a right hand.
Ro throws a poor cross that misses
and Enqvist counters with a stiff right hand.
Enqvist moves out of range as Ro strikes.
Enqvist looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ro tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Enqvist counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ro doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Enqvist counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ro has his takedown stuffed
and Enqvist connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Putte Ro. 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.
Ro tries for a takedown but Enqvist circles away easily
and Enqvist counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Ro gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Enqvist counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ro doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Enqvist counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ro shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Enqvist counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Enqvist looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Enqvist swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ro has his takedown stuffed
enabling Enqvist to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Ro looks to clinch
and Enqvist counters with a stiff right hand.
Enqvist is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ro had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Ro wants to clinch
and Enqvist counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ro shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Enqvist cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ro throws a head kick that misses
and Enqvist counters with a nice uppercut.
Ro has his takedown stuffed
and Ro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Ro misses with a head kick.
Ro closes the distance but Enqvist moves to the side
and Enqvist counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ro tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Enqvist counters with a nice uppercut.
Ro misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Enqvist to counter with a crisp jab.
Ro doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ro doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Enqvist counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Enqvist 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.#T4#
Ro misses with a takedown attempt
and Enqvist counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ro with a poor takedown
and Enqvist counters with a stiff right hand.
Ro misses with a takedown attempt
and Enqvist counters with a straight right hand.
Ro fails with the takedown
and Enqvist counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ro misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Enqvist to counter with a crisp jab.
Ro tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Enqvist counters with a nice uppercut.
Ro has his takedown stuffed
and Enqvist counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kimi Enqvist dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Ro throws a right hand that misses
and Enqvist counters with a straight right hand.
Ro tries for a takedown but Enqvist circles away easily
and Enqvist counters with a nice uppercut.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Ro might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Ro shoots and misses
enabling Enqvist to counter with a crisp jab.
Kimi Enqvist seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Enqvist throws out a counter right but Ro avoids it with no problem.
Ro doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Enqvist cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Putte Ro. 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.
Ro tries to clinch but Enqvist moves away
enabling Enqvist to counter with a crisp jab.
Ro closes the distance but Enqvist moves to the side
and Enqvist counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Putte Ro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Ro misses with a right hand
and Enqvist counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ro with a lazy takedown attempt
and Enqvist counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ro fails with the takedown
and Enqvist counters with a stiff right hand.
Ro gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Enqvist cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ro gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Enqvist cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ro fails with the takedown
letting Enqvist counter with a right hand. #T2#
Ro misses with a takedown
and Enqvist counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ro with a poor takedown
and Enqvist counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ro tries for a takedown but Enqvist circles away easily
and Ro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ro shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Enqvist counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ro with a poor takedown
and Enqvist cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Ro closes the distance but Enqvist moves to the side
and Ro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ro shoots and misses
and Enqvist counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ro doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ro shoots and misses
and Enqvist counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ro shoots and misses
and Enqvist counters with a stiff right hand.
Ro closes the distance but Enqvist moves to the side
and Enqvist counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Putte Ro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Ro misses with a right hand
and Enqvist counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ro fails with the takedown
and Enqvist counters with a stiff right hand.
Ro wants to clinch
and Enqvist connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ro looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ro misses with a takedown attempt
and Enqvist counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Ro closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Enqvist has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Ro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Enqvist, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Ro working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kimi Enqvist showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Ro wants to clinch
and Ro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kimi Enqvist is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ro wants to clinch but Enqvist slips to the side
and Enqvist counters with a straight right hand.
Ro shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Enqvist counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ro doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Enqvist counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Ro misses
letting Enqvist counter with a right hand.
Ro fails with the takedown
and Enqvist connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Putte Ro. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Ro throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Enqvist counters with a stiff right hand.
Ro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Enqvist looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ro shoots and misses
and Enqvist connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ro gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Enqvist counters with a stiff right hand.
Ro misses with a takedown
and Enqvist counters with a stiff right hand.
Ro gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Enqvist counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Ro moves to clinch but Enqvist breaks away
and Enqvist counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ro fails with the takedown
and Enqvist counters with a nice uppercut.
Enqvist circles away from the clinch attempt
and Enqvist counters with a nice uppercut.
Ro throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Enqvist counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Ro with a poor takedown
enabling Enqvist to counter with a crisp jab.
Ro with a lazy takedown attempt
and Enqvist connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ro with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ro gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Enqvist counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ro closes the distance looking to clinch
and Enqvist cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ro throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Enqvist counter with a right hand. #T4#
Ro with a lazy takedown attempt
and Enqvist counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ro moves to clinch but Enqvist breaks away
and Enqvist connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ro with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Enqvist counter with a right hand.
Ro tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#Ro is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ro misses with a takedown attempt
and Enqvist counters with a nice uppercut.
Putte Ro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oh Ro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ro throws a left and a right that both miss
and Enqvist counters with a nice uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kimi Enqvist comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Enqvist 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 25:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 25:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kimi Enqvist!

Event: IMMAC 1: The Beginning
Date: May 28, 2022

#R1#
Golov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lehto throwing a counter right hand but Golov manages to avoid it.
Grigori Golov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lehto dodges the punch combination from Golov.
Lehto is looking to counter punch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Golov.#TD2#
Lehto gets caught flat footed, as Golov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Golov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Golov is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Golov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lehto's head.
Golov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lehto definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Golov throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Golov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Golov's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Golov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lehto was well out of range. Poor timing from Golov.
Lehto throwing a counter right hand but Golov manages to avoid it.
Lehto moves away from the strike by Golov.
Golov missing with a left hand there. Lehto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Golov shoots and misses
and Lehto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Golov swings widly with a right hand
letting Lehto counter with a right hand.
Golov looks to land a combination but Lehto avoids it well.
Golov throws a body shot but no joy.
Lehto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Golov misses the shot to the body.
Lehto was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Golov throws a body shot but no joy.
Lehto throwing a counter right hand but Golov manages to avoid it.
Golov misses with a wild combination.
Golov misses with a body shot.
Lehto throwing a counter right hand but Golov manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Golov is defended easily by Lehto.
Mika Lehto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grigori Golov.
Golov throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Lehto to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Lehto gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Golov's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4#
Lehto is trying to keep Golov in close.
Golov landing some decent shots from guard.
Golov 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.
Let's hope that Golov 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.
Golov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Golov throwing strikes but missing.
Lehto trying to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Grigori Golov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Lehto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Lehto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Golov.
Lehto knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Golov on the ground.
Lehto tries to improve position but can't.
Lehto takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Golov working the ground and pound but Lehto is defending the strikes.
Grigori Golov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Golov working the ground and pound from side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Golov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Lehto some visible discomfort.
An elbow from Golov crashes against the mat.
Golov taking a breather here.
Golov scoring with punches and elbows. #T1#
Golov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Lehto is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Golov is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Lehto is trying to escape and Golov transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Lehto is forced to tap! Nice work there by Golov! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Grigori Golov!

Event: IMMAC 1: The Beginning
Date: May 28, 2022

#R1##TD#
Hisashi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Hisashi has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Bottas defend it? Hisashi steps over the head and cranks it - Bottas is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Hisashi!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Akahoshi Hisashi!

Event: IMMAC 1: The Beginning
Date: May 28, 2022

#R1#
Pojankivi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ahola circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pojankivi shoots and misses
and Pojankivi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pojankivi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ahola sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Niko Ahola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pehtori Pojankivi.
Pojankivi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ahola's head.
Pojankivi shoots in looking for a takedown but Ahola manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pojankivi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pojankivi fails with the takedown
and Ahola counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pojankivi has his takedown stuffed
and Ahola counters with a straight right hand.
We've been told by Ahola's head coaches at IMMAC Training Facilityâ„¢ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Pojankivi tries to clinch up.
Pojankivi tries to clinch
and Ahola counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pojankivi goes for a double leg but Ahola avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ahola continues to drive forward.
Pojankivi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pojankivi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pojankivi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ahola swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ahola throwing a counter right hand but Pojankivi manages to avoid it.
Pojankivi looks to clinch
and Ahola cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pojankivi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Ahola counter with a right hand.
Pojankivi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ahola counters with a stiff right hand.
Pehtori Pojankivi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Pojankivi throws a head kick that misses
and Ahola connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pojankivi misses with a takedown attempt
and Ahola counters with a nice uppercut.
Ahola is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Pojankivi shoots for a double leg takedown but Ahola sprawls well. He's pushed Pojankivi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ahola swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pojankivi fails with the takedown
and Ahola counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Niko Ahola is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Pojankivi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ahola counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Pojankivi is looking to clinch but Ahola is avoiding it.
Ahola swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pojankivi fails with a takedown attempt.
Pojankivi misses with a takedown attempt - Ahola sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pojankivi fails to land the takedown.
Ahola is looking to counter punch.
Pojankivi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ahola counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Pojankivi fails with the takedown
and Ahola counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ahola circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ahola counters with a stiff right hand.
Pojankivi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ahola cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pojankivi throws a head kick that misses.
Ahola swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pojankivi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ahola is fending him off so far but Pojankivi persists. Nope, Ahola circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Ahola wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Niko Ahola dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pojankivi.
Pojankivi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ahola swivels and escapes.
Ahola uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pojankivi.
Pojankivi misses with a takedown attempt
and Ahola counters with a stiff right hand.
Niko Ahola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pehtori Pojankivi.
Nice takedown defense from Ahola. No joy for Pojankivi on that attempt.
Pojankivi tries for a takedown but Ahola circles away easily
and Ahola counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pojankivi is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pojankivi misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Pojankivi throws a head kick that misses
and Ahola cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pojankivi has his takedown stuffed
and Ahola counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pojankivi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ahola counters with a nice uppercut.
Pojankivi shoots in but no luck this time.
Ahola is looking to counter punch.
Pojankivi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ahola paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ahola is looking to counter punch.
Pojankivi shoots in for a takedown but Ahola shows good takedown defense.
Ahola swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pojankivi misses with a takedown attempt - Ahola sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T2#
Pojankivi fails with the takedown
and Ahola connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ahola avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pojankivi closes the distance and clinches up with Ahola, looking for a takedown. Pojankivi pushes Ahola against the cage but Ahola circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ahola swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pojankivi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pojankivi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pojankivi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ahola counters with a nice uppercut.
Pojankivi fails with the takedown
enabling Ahola to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Pojankivi closes the distance and clinches up with Ahola, looking for a takedown. Pojankivi pushes Ahola against the cage but Ahola circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pojankivi has a takedown stuffed.
Ahola throwing a counter right hand but Pojankivi manages to avoid it.
Pojankivi swinging wildly here.
Ahola throwing a counter right hand but Pojankivi manages to avoid it.
Pojankivi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahola was well out of range. Poor timing from Pojankivi.
Pojankivi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Ahola misses the target.
Pojankivi misses with a leg kick
and Pojankivi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Ahola slips under a jab.
Ahola throwing a counter right hand but Pojankivi manages to avoid it.
Pojankivi misses with the combination.
Pojankivi shoots in for a takedown but Ahola shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ahola was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pojankivi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pojankivi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ahola counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pojankivi just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Ahola on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pojankivi has his takedown stuffed
and Ahola counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Niko Ahola dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A head kick by Pojankivi misses
letting Ahola counter with a right hand.
Niko Ahola is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pojankivi fails with the takedown
and Ahola counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pojankivi is looking to clinch but Ahola is avoiding it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Pojankivi might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Ahola has got the better of the exchanges.
Pojankivi goes for a double leg but Ahola avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ahola continues to drive forward.
A little feinted left hand from Ahola on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pojankivi moves to clinch but Ahola breaks away
and Ahola counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pojankivi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ahola as he jumps to the side.
An attempted straight right counter from Ahola misses the target.
Niko Ahola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pehtori Pojankivi.#T1#
Pojankivi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ahola pinned against the cage. Ahola gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ahola is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pojankivi can do to turn this around?
Pojankivi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pojankivi.
Ahola was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pojankivi looks to score with a jab to the body but Ahola is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Ahola misses the target.
Pojankivi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ahola cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pojankivi closes the distance but Ahola moves to the side
and Pojankivi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Pojankivi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It looked like Ahola wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pojankivi has a takedown stuffed.
Pojankivi tries to clinch but Ahola moves away
and Pojankivi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pojankivi shoots in for a takedown but Ahola shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pojankivi shoots in for a double leg but Ahola sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pojankivi closes the distance and clinches up with Ahola, looking for a takedown. Pojankivi pushes Ahola against the cage but Ahola circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
It looked like Ahola wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Niko Ahola is winning the standup battle so far.
Pojankivi scores with a head kick. Ahola tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Pojankivi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahola was well out of range. Poor timing from Pojankivi.
It looked like Ahola wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Pojankivi moves to clinch but Ahola breaks away
enabling Ahola to counter with a crisp jab.
Pojankivi darts in looking for a takedown but Ahola gets double underhooks and turns Pojankivi into the cage.
Ahola is looking to counter punch.
Pojankivi tries to land a body kick
letting Ahola counter with a right hand.
Pojankivi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ahola cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pojankivi dives in for a single leg takedown but Ahola sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ahola was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pojankivi tries to clinch
and Ahola counters with a nice uppercut.
Pojankivi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pojankivi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Pojankivi dives in for a single leg takedown but Ahola sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Pojankivi has his takedown stuffed
and Ahola cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pojankivi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pojankivi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ahola's waist but Ahola gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pojankivi off to one side.
Ahola is looking to counter punch.
Pojankivi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ahola swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pojankivi fails to land the takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
Niko Ahola showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ahola has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Niko Ahola!

Event: IMMAC 1: The Beginning
Date: May 28, 2022

#R1#
Hogan looks to land a right hand but Ukkola moved out of range.
Hogan really is a fat lump.
Hogan throws out a loose jab but Ukkola uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Ukkola on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Paul Hogan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ukkola staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ukkola! But no joy.
Hogan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ukkola's waist but Ukkola gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hogan off to one side.
Hogan misses with a straight left.
Hogan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ukkola staying out of range there.
Ukkola looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hogan.
Hogan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ukkola uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hogan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogan misses with an uppercut
enabling Ukkola to counter with a crisp jab.
Hogan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hogan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ukkola defends well and Hogan ends up having to push Ukkola into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ukkola swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#BC#
Hogan manages to break the clinch.
Hogan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Hogan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Hogan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hogan shoots in and drives through. Ukkola sprawls well.
It seemed like Ukkola was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hogan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ukkola dodges the punch combination from Hogan.
Hogan throws a combination that misses
and Ukkola counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hogan misses with an uppercut
and Ukkola counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hogan misses with an uppercut
and Hogan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ukkola avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ukkola looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hogan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ukkola swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ukkola takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A jab from Hogan finds it's way through Ukkola's defenses.
Marcus Ukkola is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hogan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ukkola looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hogan misses with an uppercut
and Ukkola counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hogan looks to land a combination. Ukkola sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hogan misses the body punch
and Ukkola connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hogan misses the body punch
and Ukkola counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hogan throws a looping overhand right but Ukkola ducks down to avoid it.
Ukkola swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hogan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ukkola slips a straight right by Hogan.
Hogan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ukkola.
A little jabbing left from Ukkola on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hogan throws a right hand that misses
and Ukkola counters with a nice uppercut.
Hogan throws the left hand but Ukkola avoids the punch easily.
Ukkola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch combination from Hogan misses. #TD#
Hogan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
Hogan postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ukkola is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hogan, into his guard. #REVB##T3#
Ukkola controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Hogan has an active guard here but Ukkola has managed to pass into half guard.
Hogan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hogan tries to get out of the position.
Hogan wants to get back to full guard but Ukkola has passed into side control.
Ukkola prevents Hogan from escaping the position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ukkola working away.
Ukkola wants to control but Hogan is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hogan is trying to work for a sweep but Ukkola has mounted him!
Hogan tries to buck Ukkola off but Ukkola takes his back!
You can see the frustration on Hogan's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Hogan trying to control but not successfully.
Hogan is really stuck here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Paul Hogan will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Hogan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ukkola looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hogan goes for a double leg but Ukkola avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ukkola continues to drive forward.
Hogan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ukkola smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Hogan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hogan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ukkola throws out a counter right but Hogan avoids it with no problem.
Ukkola uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hogan.
Ukkola looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hogan misses with a lunging right hand
and Ukkola counters with a stiff right hand.
Ukkola dodges the punch combination from Hogan.
Paul Hogan is winning the standup battle so far.
Hogan misses with a body shot
and Ukkola counters with a straight right hand.
Hogan misses with an uppercut.
Ukkola swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ukkola is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ukkola takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hogan looks to throw the jab but Ukkola is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ukkola! But no joy.#T1#
Hogan throws a sloppy body shot
and Ukkola counters with a straight right hand.
Hogan tries for a takedown but Ukkola circles away easily
and Ukkola counters with a nice uppercut.
Hogan with a jab.
Ukkola showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hogan.
It seemed like Ukkola was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hogan throws an overhand right that lands on Ukkola's shoulder, as Ukkola tries to avoid the shot.
Ukkola moves out of range as Hogan strikes.
Hogan misses with a right hand
and Ukkola counters with a stiff right hand.
Hogan throws a head kick that Ukkola semi-blocks.
Hogan looks to land a left hand but Ukkola moved out of range nicely.
Ukkola blocks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ukkola! But no joy.
Hogan misses with a combination
and Ukkola counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Hogan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ukkola circles away.
A punch combination from Hogan misses.
It seemed like Ukkola was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hogan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hogan throws a sloppy head kick and Ukkola moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ukkola! But no joy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hogan misses with a takedown
and Ukkola counters with a straight right hand.
Hogan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ukkola defends it nicely.
Hogan doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Ukkola to counter with a crisp jab.
Hogan throws a nice looking combination but Ukkola bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ukkola! But no joy.
Hogan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T3#
Hogan misses with a right hand
and Ukkola connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hogan misses with a hook to the body
and Ukkola counters with a stiff right hand.
Hogan throws a poor cross that misses
and Ukkola cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hogan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ukkola connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hogan throws a lazy uppercut
and Ukkola connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hogan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ukkola counters with a nice uppercut.
Ukkola 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.
Hogan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ukkola counters with a nice uppercut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hogan.
Ukkola looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hogan throws a poor cross that misses
letting Ukkola counter with a right hand.
Hogan throws a poor cross that misses
and Ukkola counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hogan misses with a looping left.
Ukkola swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Hogan throws a right hand that misses
enabling Ukkola to counter with a crisp jab.
Hogan misses the shot to the body.
Ukkola blocks a head kick by Hogan.
Hogan misses with a hook
and Ukkola counters with a straight right hand.
Ukkola moves out of range as Hogan strikes.
Hogan misses with a right hand
letting Ukkola counter with a right hand.
Hogan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ukkola counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hogan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ukkola cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hogan misses with a hook.
Ukkola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ukkola looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hogan throws a leg kick
and Ukkola connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hogan misses with an uppercut.
Ukkola looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hogan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Ukkola 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#
Hogan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ukkola but Ukkola pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ukkola looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hogan misses with a hook.
Ukkola displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hogan throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ukkola! But no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hogan. Ukkola does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ukkola looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hogan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hogan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ukkola connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hogan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It seemed like Ukkola was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Ukkola. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Hogan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hogan throws a poor cross that misses
and Ukkola cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ukkola counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ukkola keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hogan.
Ukkola looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ukkola steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hogan.
It seemed like Ukkola was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hogan with a poor takedown
and Ukkola counters with a straight right hand.
A swing and a miss from Hogan.#T1#
Hogan misses with an uppercut
letting Ukkola counter with a right hand.
Hogan throws a hook to the side of Ukkola's head but Ukkola sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hogan closes the distance and clinches up with Ukkola, looking for a takedown. Hogan pushes Ukkola against the cage but Ukkola circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Hogan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hogan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hogan misses with a double jab
and Ukkola counters with a nice uppercut.
Hogan looks to land a left hand but Ukkola moved out of range nicely.
Ukkola looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hogan with a poor takedown
and Ukkola connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ukkola moves away from the strike by Hogan.
Hogan misses with a hook to the body
and Ukkola counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hogan throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Ukkola to counter with a crisp jab.
Hogan misses with a left hand
and Ukkola counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hogan throws a poor cross that misses
letting Ukkola counter with a right hand. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ukkola slips under a jab from Hogan.
Hogan throws a shot from downtown. Ukkola moves away and avoids it.
Hogan misses with a right hand
enabling Ukkola to counter with a crisp jab.
Hogan swings widly with a right hand
and Ukkola counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hogan misses with a looping left.
Ukkola uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hogan.
Hogan misses with a straight right.
Hogan looks to land a right hand but Ukkola moved out of range.
Ukkola looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ukkola defending well as Hogan loads up on a big left hand.
Ukkola looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hogan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ukkola.
A little jabbing left from Ukkola on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Ukkola blocks the leg kick.
Hogan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hogan misses with a two punch combination.
Ukkola looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Hogan throws a shot from downtown. Ukkola moves away and avoids it.
Hogan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ukkola pinned against the cage. Ukkola gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hogan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ukkola was well out of range. Poor timing from Hogan.
Hogan looks to land a left hand but Ukkola moved out of range nicely.
Ukkola bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ukkola throws out a counter right but Hogan avoids it with no problem.
A big left from Hogan misses.
Ukkola looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hogan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Hogan.
Hogan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Ukkola on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hogan misses the body punch
enabling Ukkola to counter with a crisp jab.
Hogan throws a good cross that connects. #T4#
Ukkola leaves Hogan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hogan misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Ukkola was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hogan dives in and grabs Ukkola's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ukkola pushes down on Hogan's head and hops out.
Hogan misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ukkola! But no joy.
Hogan misses with a double jab
and Ukkola counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hogan misses with an uppercut
and Ukkola counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hogan swings widly with a right hand
enabling Ukkola to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hogan throws a right hand that misses
and Ukkola counters with a nice uppercut.
Hogan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ukkola counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hogan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ukkola! But no joy.
Hogan throws a low kick but Ukkola avoids it.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Ukkola!

Event: IMMAC 1: The Beginning
Date: May 28, 2022

#R1#
Koski walks into a jab.
Babaganush uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Babaganush with a jab.
Babaganush lands a lovely overhand right.
Babaganush keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Donk. Babaganush catches Koski right on the button with a cross.
Koski looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Koski has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Babaganush finds it's way round the side to connect with Koski's head.
Babaganush displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Koski gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koski gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Babaganush.
Decent striking displayed by Babaganush there.
Koski takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Koski takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Babaganush connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Babaganush is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T1#
Babaganush connects with the punch.
Koski takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Babaganush slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Babaganush misses with a lunging right hand
and Koski counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD#
Babaganush looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SU#
Babaganush decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Koski, up you get!
Babaganush lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Koski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Babaganush throws out the jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Babaganush as he connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Babaganush missing with a left hand there. Koski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Babaganush throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Babaganush moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T2#
Babaganush looks to land a left hand but Koski moved out of range nicely.
Koski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Babaganush lunges at Koski with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Koski's hand.
Koski has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Koski drops his hands momentarily and Babaganush takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Koski staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Koski! But no joy.
A jab from Babaganush does it's job there.
Babaganush scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Babaganush fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Koski on the side of the head.
Babaganush ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Koski on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Babaganush is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Babaganush bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice cross by Babaganush.
Koski takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Babaganush lands a head shot.
Koski with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Babaganush to score with a decent uppercut.#T3#
Koski on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Babaganush waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Koski.
Babaganush fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Koski takes one on the button.
Koski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Koski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Babaganush scores with a jab to the body.
Babaganush throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Koski stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Babaganush scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Babaganush is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Babaganush lands an overhand right.
Babaganush lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A lazy left from Babaganush finds it's target.
Babaganush tests Koski's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Koski closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Babaganush lands a head shot.
A cross from Babaganush lands.
Koski shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Koski takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Babaganush lands with a cross.
Babaganush connects with the punch.
Babaganush pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Koski back to the cage. Babaganush follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Babaganush throws a series of punches but Koski moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Babaganush works the jab nicely.
Babaganush scores with a jab. Koski acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Babaganush.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Duke Babaganush dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Koski ducks under a wild hook from Babaganush.
Koski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Babaganush looks to land a right hand but Koski moved out of range.
Koski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Koski gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Babaganush.
Babaganush throws a lazy right hand but Koski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Babaganush scores with a jab. Koski acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Babaganush lands a leg kick that knocks Koski off balance momentarily.
Babaganush lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Babaganush lands the left hand.
Babaganush works the jab nicely.
Babaganush fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koski ducks under a wild hook from Babaganush.
Koski throws out a counter right but Babaganush avoids it with no problem.
Koski blocks a jab.
Koski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Babaganush lands with an uppercut that bounces Koski off the cage and back into range.
Koski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Babaganush.#T1#
Babaganush's jab looks to have found its range, popping Koski under the eye.
Babaganush throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Koski counters with a stiff right hand.
Babaganush cracks Koski with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Babaganush misses with a takedown attempt - Koski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Koski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Koski there as he acknowledges the shot.
Duke Babaganush seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koski takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A left lands for Babaganush.
Babaganush sizes up Koski with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Babaganush connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Koski ducks under a wild hook from Babaganush.
Babaganush looks to land a left hand but Koski moved out of range nicely.
Koski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Koski leaves Babaganush with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Babaganush connects with a jab.
Babaganush connects with a crisp jab.
Babaganush is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Koski can do to turn this around?
Babaganush scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Koski doesn't seem bothered though.
Babaganush throws a lazy uppercut
and Koski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Babaganush is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Babaganush misses the jab.
Koski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Koski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Babaganush moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Koski slips a straight right by Babaganush.
It seemed like Koski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Babaganush uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Koski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Koski looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Babaganush lands a nice shot that snaps Koski's head back.
Babaganush scores with a leg kick.
Koski gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Babaganush waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Koski.
Koski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Babaganush connects with a nice looking jab.
Babaganush scores with a jab to the jaw.
Koski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Babaganush scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Koski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Koski moves forwards but Babaganush connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That kick from Babaganush tenderised Koski's leg. Koski is trying to keep his angry face on.
A jab from Babaganush misses.
Koski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Koski ducks under a wild hook from Babaganush.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Koski! But no joy.#T4#
Babaganush misses the jab.
Koski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Babaganush swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Koski.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Babaganush pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Babaganush swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Koski.
Babaganush throws out a loose jab but Koski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Babaganush moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Koski takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Babaganush connects with an inside leg kick.
Babaganush scores with a jab.
Babaganush throws out a loose jab but Koski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Babaganush cracks Koski with a right hand to the side of the head.
Koski drops his hands momentarily and Babaganush takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Babaganush scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Koski doesn't seem bothered though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Duke Babaganush dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
A jab from Babaganush misses.
Babaganush jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Koski takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A jab from Babaganush misses.
Koski on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Babaganush lands with a cross.
Koski's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Babaganush connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Koski scrambles back to his feet.
Koski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Babaganush.
Donk. Babaganush catches Koski right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koski tries to move into range but Babaganush moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Koski slips a jab from Babaganush.
Koski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Duke Babaganush is winning the standup battle so far.
Koski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Koski ducks under a wild hook from Babaganush.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Koski! But no joy.
Babaganush clobbers Koski with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
Babaganush uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Koski has time to react.
Babaganush lands a head shot.
Babaganush looks to throw the jab but Koski is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Koski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Koski moves out of range as Babaganush strikes.
It seemed like Koski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Babaganush misses with a looping right.
Koski takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Babaganush lands with a cross.
Koski closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Babaganush lands with a nice combination. Koski backs away looking to recover.
Babaganush connects with a jab.
Babaganush scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Babaganush lands a nice leg kick that just misses Koski's sensitive parts.
Koski gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Babaganush.#T2#
Babaganush lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Babaganush throws a shot from downtown. Koski moves away and avoids it.
Koski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Babaganush uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Babaganush paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Koski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Koski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Babaganush lands a jab to the head.
Babaganush looks to throw the jab but Koski is out of range.
Koski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Babaganush throws a nice inside leg kick.
Koski staying out of range there.
Koski moves away from the strike by Babaganush.
Koski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Koski has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Babaganush stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T3#
Babaganush throws out a loose jab but Koski uses good head movement to avoid it.
A cross from Babaganush lands.
Babaganush misses the jab.
Koski moves away from the strike by Babaganush.
Babaganush fails with a takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Koski! But no joy.
Koski has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Babaganush finds it's way round the side to connect with Koski's head.
Koski walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Babaganush shoots in and drives through. Koski sprawls well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Koski! But no joy.
Babaganush lands an overhand right.
Koski blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Koski! But no joy.#T4#
Babaganush throws the left hand but Koski avoids the punch easily.
Koski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Babaganush misses.
Koski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Babaganush throws a series of punches but Koski avoids them all with ease.
Koski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Babaganush throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Babaganush ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Koski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Babaganush throws a looping overhand right but Koski ducks down to avoid it.
Koski defending well as Babaganush loads up on a big left hand.
Babaganush lands a lovely overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Babaganush cracks a nice hook into Koski's ribs.
Babaganush connects with a jab.
Babaganush moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Duke Babaganush is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters circling - Babaganush throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Koski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Duke Babaganush showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Babaganush has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:24
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:24
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:24

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

Event: GAMMA#947 Rod v Sitsongrit
Date: May 21, 2022

#R1#
Niska misses with a body shot.
Niska throws a half hearted mid kick.
Krampus blocks the body kick.
Krampus dodges the punch combination from Niska.
Niska lands a nice shot to the body.
Krampus misses with a wild body shot.
Niska throws a half hearted mid kick.
Krampus misses with a wild body shot.
Krampus misses with a leg kick
and Niska counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by Krampus. That's going to slow Niska down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krampus throws the kick towards the body but Niska avoids it.
Krampus with the inside leg kick.
Niska uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Krampus.
Niska tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krampus was well out of range. Poor timing from Niska.
Niska looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Krampus slips a jab and a cross from Niska.
A left and a right from Niska both land. Nice combination.
Krampus lands an overhand right.
Niska pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Krampus looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Krampus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Niska swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Niska looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Krampus misses with a straight left.
A jab lands there for Niska.
Niska looks to score with a jab to the body but Krampus is just out of range.
Niska has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Krampus finds it's way round the side to connect with Niska's head.
Krampus has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mentor Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Niska throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Niska uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Krampus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Niska lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Juha Niska is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Krampus bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Niska throws out a powerful jab.#CUT2#It looks like Dexter Krampus has been cut.
Niska smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T2#
Niska bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Niska throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Niska's coach down at IMMAC Training Facilityâ„¢ was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Niska's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Krampus catches Niska with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A slow jab from Krampus misses its intended target.
Krampus slips a jab from Niska.
Niska moves out of range of the strikes.
Krampus checks a leg kick.
Niska misses with a kick to the body.
Krampus swings away with a body shot that misses
and Niska counters with a stiff right hand.
Krampus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Niska just misses with a punch to the body.
Niska scores with the left hand. Krampus knows he should have avoided that one.
Krampus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Krampus.
Niska tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krampus was well out of range. Poor timing from Niska.#T3#
Niska lands a really nice looking cross but Krampus seems unphased.
Dexter Krampus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Niska.
Krampus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Krampus has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Niska lands a nice hook to Krampus's body. Krampus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Krampus throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Niska to counter with a crisp jab.
Niska thuds a left hand into Krampus's body.
Niska scoring well with a low kick there.
Krampus keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #TD#
Krampus shoots in and bounces Niska off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krampus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Krampus throws a big elbow that misses.
Niska wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Krampus trying to control but Niska is working from the bottom.
Niska is pulling down on Krampus's head. It's preventing any offense from Krampus, at least for the moment.
Krampus throws a big elbow that misses.
Krampus lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Niska is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Niska wants to sweep here but Krampus controlling him for the moment.
Krampus controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juha Niska dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dexter Krampus's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Krampus tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Niska swivels and escapes.
Krampus looks to score with a jab to the body but Niska is just out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Krampus.
Krampus staying out of range there.
Krampus with a lazy takedown attempt
and Niska counters with a nice uppercut.
Niska takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Krampus throws a body kick that misses
and Niska counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Krampus slips under a jab from Niska.
Krampus is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Krampus moves out of range of the strikes.
Niska takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Niska tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krampus was well out of range. Poor timing from Niska.
Krampus takes a swing at Niska's ribcage but misses.
Niska now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Krampus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Krampus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Krampus tries a low kick but Niska avoids it.
Niska tries to counter by closing the distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krampus bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Niska ducks right into an uppercut from Krampus.
Krampus misses with a looping right.
Krampus lands a glancing blow to the side of Niska's head.
Niska throws a hook but Krampus avoids it easily.
Krampus with a jab.
Krampus misses the shot to the body.
Krampus with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Krampus just misses with a punch to the body.
Krampus scores with a nice head shot.
Krampus lands the left hand.
Niska fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Juha Niska seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Krampus misses with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krampus connects with a nice looking jab.
Krampus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Niska manages to avoid it.#T2#
Niska jabs at Krampus's body.
Krampus misses the body punch
and Niska counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Niska lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Niska swings for the body but Krampus moves out of range.
Niska checks a leg kick.
Niska throws a leg kick but Krampus checks it.
Niska swings for the body but Krampus moves out of range.
Krampus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Niska moves away.
Krampus will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Niska misses the jab.
Krampus avoids the body shot from Niska.
Krampus throws a nice inside leg kick.
Niska looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A counter left hand to the body from Krampus misses its target.
Krampus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Niska.
A little feinted left hand from Krampus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Krampus takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T3#
Krampus throws a head kick that Niska semi-blocks.
Niska misses with a kick to the body.
Niska throws a hook but Krampus blocks it.
Krampus throws a body shot but no joy.
Niska doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Niska tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krampus was well out of range. Poor timing from Niska.
Krampus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Krampus thuds a left hand into Niska's body.
Krampus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Niska moves away.
Krampus on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Niska throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Niska throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Niska keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Niska throws a hook but Krampus blocks it.
Niska swings widly with a right hand
and Krampus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Niska dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Krampus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Niska moves away.
Niska misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Krampus.
Krampus slips a straight right by Niska.
Krampus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Krampus thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - Krampus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Niska swings for the body but Krampus moves out of range.
Krampus swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A slapping body kick lands there for Krampus.
Krampus bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Krampus connects with an inside leg kick.
Niska throws the kick towards the body but Krampus avoids it.
Krampus keeps Niska at a distance using the push kick.
Krampus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Krampus looks to throw the jab but Niska is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dexter Krampus dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dexter Krampus's cut.
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#
Niska uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Krampus.
Niska needs to keep his hands up - Krampus had a free shot at his head there.
Niska moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Krampus takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Niska slips under a jab.
A combination from Niska does no damage.
Krampus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Krampus misses with a left hand
and Niska counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Krampus throws a lazy uppercut
and Niska connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Krampus misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Niska to counter with a crisp jab.
Krampus lands a glancing blow to the side of Niska's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krampus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Niska uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Krampus.
Krampus throws a hook but Niska blocks it.
And Niska responds with a good body kick, but Krampus manages to step out the way in time.
Krampus thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Niska throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Niska thuds his shin into the meat of Krampus's side.
Niska slips under a jab.
Krampus is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Krampus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Niska swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As Krampus backs off Niska throws a huge counter combo but Krampus manages to avoid it all.
Krampus lands a jab to Niska's midsection.#TD#
Krampus looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Krampus is looking to work some ground and pound but Niska has wrist control.
Krampus stopping the sweep attempt from Niska.
Krampus postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Niska is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Krampus slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Krampus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Krampus working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Krampus working some strikes from top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krampus wants to control from the top but Niska keeps moving.
Krampus is stalling in the full guard.
Niska wants to sweep here but Krampus controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Krampus chips away with some ground and pound.
Niska looking for a sweep. Not yet Niska, not yet.
Krampus distracts Niska with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Niska working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Krampus.
Niska seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Krampus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Krampus looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Niska stuffs the takedown.
Niska defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Krampus.
Niska staying out of range there.
Krampus gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Niska keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Niska leaves Krampus with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dexter Krampus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krampus misses with the combination.
A little jabbing left from Niska on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Krampus misses with a double jab.
Krampus looks to land a left hand but Niska moved out of range nicely.
Krampus feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Niskas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Krampus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: GAMMA#947 Rod v Sitsongrit
Date: May 21, 2022

#R1#
Grace scores with a nice body kick.
Grace takes a swing at Smith Jr's ribcage but misses.
Grace tries to bum rush Smith Jr with a series of wild strikes but Smith Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith Jr takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Grace fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Grace cracks Smith Jr with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Smith Jr avoids the body shot from Grace.
A thudding body kick lands there by Grace!
Grace throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith Jr is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Grace with a body shot.
Smith Jr blocks the body kick.
Smith Jr on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Smith Jr looks winded!
Grace cracks Smith Jr with an open hand slap.#CUT#It looks like Corey Smith Jr has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grace scores with a sloppy right hand. Smith Jr should have avoided that one. #KD#
Grace sends Smith Jr crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Grace is motioning to the referee to let Smith Jr up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#T1#
Grace drops Smith Jr with a straight right hand, right on the button! Grace follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Earl Lee Grace!
Earl Lee Grace was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: IMMAC: Testing 3
Date: May 21, 2022

#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Forssell throws a looping overhand right but Hakkinen ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hakkinen scores with a jab to the head.
Forssell takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Hakkinen as he connects with a hook.
Forssell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hakkinen.
Hakkinen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Forssell misses with a straight right.
Forssell throws a looping overhand right but Hakkinen ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hakkinen scores with a nice right hand.
Forssell throws an overhand right that lands on Hakkinen's shoulder, as Hakkinen tries to avoid the shot.
Forssell throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Hakkinen to counter with a crisp jab.
Forssell throws a looping overhand right but Hakkinen ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Hakkinen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Forssell's hands.
Hakkinen throws a hook but Forssell avoids it easily.
Hakkinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Forssell.
Nice uppercut lands for Hakkinen. That snapped Forssell's head back. #T4#
Forssell looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Forssell misses with a looping left.
Hakkinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Forssell.
An attempted straight right counter from Hakkinen misses the target.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Forssell missing with a left hand there. Hakkinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hakkinen throwing a counter right hand but Forssell manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ispa Hakkinen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Forssell throws a poor cross that misses
and Hakkinen counters with a straight right hand.
Hakkinen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hakkinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ispa Hakkinen is winning the standup battle so far.
A big left from Forssell misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forssell shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hakkinen lands with a cross. #T1#
Hakkinen throws a hook but Forssell blocks it.
Hakkinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hakkinen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Forssell misses with a hook. Hakkinen ducked under it nicely.
Hakkinen is looking to counter punch.
Hakkinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Forssell can do to turn this around?#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hakkinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Forssell misses with a lunging right hand
and Forssell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Forssell misses with a right hand
and Hakkinen counters with a straight right hand.
Forssell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Forssell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Forssell defending well as Hakkinen loads up on a big left hand.
Hakkinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Hakkinen lands with a cross.
Forssell swings widly with a right hand
and Hakkinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Hakkinen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hakkinen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Forssells jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jab, jab by Hakkinen - just one landing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Forssell misses with a straight right.
Hakkinen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ispa Hakkinen dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A big left from Forssell misses.
Ispa Hakkinen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hakkinen throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Forssell misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forssell throws the left hand but Hakkinen avoids the punch easily.
Forssell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hakkinen.
It seemed like Forssell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Forssell looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Forssell defending well as Hakkinen loads up on a big left hand.
Hakkinen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Forssell. Forssell circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Forssell misses with a lunging right hand
and Hakkinen counters with a nice uppercut.
Hakkinen loads up on a big right hand but Forssell slips the punch.#T2#
Forssell takes one on the button.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Hakkinen throws a lazy right hand but Forssell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Forssell! But no joy.
Forssell misses the jab.
Hakkinen throws a looping overhand right but Forssell ducks down to avoid it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Forssell might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Hakkinen has got the better of the exchanges.#T3#
A slow jab from Hakkinen misses its intended target.
Forssell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Forssell throws a hook but Hakkinen avoids it easily.
Hakkinen misses with an uppercut. Forssell saw that one coming.
Forssell looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Forssell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Forssell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hakkinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Forssell slips a jab from Hakkinen.
Hakkinen throws a hook but Forssell blocks it.
Forssell looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Forssell has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Forssell ducks under a wild hook from Hakkinen.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ispa Hakkinen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hakkinen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ispa Hakkinen!

Event: IMMAC: Testing 3
Date: May 21, 2022

#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Virta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rosberg.
It looked like Rosberg wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rosberg throws a poor cross that misses
and Virta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rosberg misses with a looping right.
Virta throws out a counter right but Rosberg avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Virta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rosberg.
A big right from Rosberg misses.
Virta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rosberg.
Virta throws out a counter right but Rosberg avoids it with no problem.
Rosberg ducks under a wild hook from Virta.#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.
Rosberg throws a looping overhand right but Virta ducks down to avoid it.
Rosberg throws the left hand but Virta avoids the punch easily.
Virta throws out a counter right but Rosberg avoids it with no problem.
Virta slips a jab from Rosberg.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Virta! But no joy.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Virta blocks a jab.
Virta swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Virta misses with a hook.
Rosberg swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rosberg throws a right hand that misses
and Virta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rosberg misses with a hook
and Virta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've been informed that Virta has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Rosberg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rosberg looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T4#
Virta misses with an uppercut.
Virta misses with a hook.
Virta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rosberg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Virta! But no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jari Virta dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Rosberg throws a jab when Virta was well out of range.
A slow jab from Virta misses its intended target.
Rosberg was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Virta staying out of range there.
Virta looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rosberg throws a looping overhand right but Virta ducks down to avoid it.
Virta swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Virta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rosberg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Rosberg wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Virta slips a straight right by Rosberg.
It seemed like Virta was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Virta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rosberg.
Rosberg misses with an uppercut. Virta saw that one coming.
Virta looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab from Virta misses.
Rosberg throwing a counter right hand but Virta manages to avoid it.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Virta misses with a looping right.
Virta misses with an uppercut.
Rosberg throwing a counter right hand but Virta manages to avoid it.
Rosberg misses with a straight left.
Virta looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Virta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rosberg.#T3#
Rosberg avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A swing and a miss from Rosberg.
Virta defending well as Rosberg loads up on a big left hand.
Rosberg lands a head shot.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rosberg looks to land a right hand but Virta moved out of range.
Virta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rosberg.
It seemed like Virta was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rosberg throws a jab but it's blocked by Virta.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Virta! But no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rosberg slips under a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kalle Rosberg dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Virta throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rosberg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rosberg pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rosberg throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rosberg bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Virta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rosberg.
Kalle Rosberg is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Virta throws a lazy uppercut
and Rosberg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rosberg is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Virta slips under a jab from Rosberg.
Virta missing with a left hand there. Rosberg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rosberg is looking to counter punch.
Virta misses with a hook.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rosberg throws a hook to the side of Virta's head but Virta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Virta looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rosberg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Virta throws a poor cross that misses
and Virta takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rosberg ducks under a wild hook from Virta.#T3#
Virta throws out a loose jab but Rosberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Rosberg wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Virta ducks under a wild hook from Rosberg.
Virta misses with a hook
and Rosberg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rosberg throws a hook to the side of Virta's head but Virta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Virta looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rosberg slips under a jab.
Virta misses with a left hand
and Rosberg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Virta slips a jab from Rosberg.
Virta looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kalle Rosberg showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rosberg has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kalle Rosberg!

Event: IMMAC: Testing 3
Date: May 21, 2022

#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Koski throws a right hand that misses
and Eriksson counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koski misses with a hook
and Eriksson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Eriksson throws a right hand that misses
and Koski counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
A big left from Eriksson misses.
A little feinted left hand from Koski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Koski throws an off balance right hand
and Eriksson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Eriksson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Eriksson misses with a right hand
and Koski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Eriksson misses with a straight left.
Koski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Eriksson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Eriksson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Eriksson throws a jab when Koski was well out of range.
Koski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Koski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Eriksson.
Koski misses with a hook
and Eriksson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Koski throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Eriksson to counter with a crisp jab.
Koski connects with a looping right hand.
Eriksson slips a jab from Koski.
Eriksson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Eriksson misses with a lunging right hand
and Koski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Koski misses with a lunging right hand
and Koski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Eriksson misses with a left hand
and Koski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Koski misses with a hook
and Eriksson counters with a nice uppercut.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Koski throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Eriksson counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Olavi Eriksson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Eriksson misses with an uppercut
and Koski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Koski misses with a hook
enabling Eriksson to counter with a crisp jab.
Eriksson misses with a left hand
and Eriksson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eriksson ducks under a wild hook from Koski.
Eriksson misses with a hook
letting Koski counter with a right hand. #T1#
Eriksson throws an off balance right hand
and Koski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Koski.
Koski looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Eriksson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Koski swings widly with a right hand
and Eriksson counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Koski throws an off balance right hand
and Eriksson counters with a nice uppercut.
Koski loads up on a big right hand but Eriksson slips the punch.
Eriksson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Koski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Eriksson counters with a stiff right hand.
Eriksson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T3#
Eriksson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Koski.
Eriksson misses with a left hand
and Koski counters with a stiff right hand.
Eriksson misses with a left hand
and Koski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Eriksson.#T4#
Eriksson misses with a hook
letting Koski counter with a right hand.
Koski throws a right hand that misses
and Eriksson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Eriksson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Koski finds it's way round the side to connect with Eriksson's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ispa Koski dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Eriksson misses with a left hand
and Koski counters with a straight right hand.
Koski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Koski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Eriksson misses with a right hand
and Koski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koski takes one on the button.#T1#
Eriksson misses with a hook
and Koski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Koski is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Koski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Eriksson throws out the jab.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Eriksson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Koski throws out a loose jab but Eriksson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Eriksson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Koski throws a jab but it's blocked by Eriksson.
A little jabbing left from Eriksson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A jab from Eriksson finds it's way through Koski's defenses.
Koski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Eriksson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Eriksson throws out a counter right but Koski avoids it with no problem.
Eriksson slips a jab from Koski.
Eriksson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Eriksson throws an off balance right hand
enabling Koski to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Eriksson misses with an uppercut
letting Koski counter with a right hand.
Koski misses with a left hand
letting Eriksson counter with a right hand.
Eriksson swings widly with a right hand
and Koski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Koski misses with an uppercut
and Eriksson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Koski throws a hook but Eriksson blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Eriksson! But no joy.
Koski scores with a jab.
Eriksson throws a poor cross that misses
and Koski counters with a straight right hand.
Ispa Koski is winning the standup battle so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Koski slips a straight right by Eriksson.
It looked like Koski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ispa Koski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Koski has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ispa Koski!

Event: IMMAC: Testing 3
Date: May 21, 2022

#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Salo cracks Pentele with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A left lands for Salo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pentele throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Salo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Salo throws a jab when Pentele was well out of range.#T1#
Pentele misses with a left hand
enabling Salo to counter with a crisp jab.
Pentele throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Salo to counter with a crisp jab.
Salo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pentele momentarily.
Salo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Salo 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. #T2#
Pentele misses with an uppercut
and Salo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pentele lands a jab.
A slow jab from Salo misses its intended target.
Jab by Salo.#T3#
Salo connects with a jab.
Pentele misses with a left hand
and Salo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pentele misses with a lunging right hand
and Salo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Salo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pentele! But no joy.#T4#
Salo misses with an uppercut. Pentele saw that one coming.
It seemed like Pentele was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Salo throws a hook but Pentele avoids it easily.
Pentele looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pentele misses with a lunging right hand
and Salo counters with a straight right hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pentele throws a right hand that misses
enabling Salo to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pekka Salo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Nice uppercut there from Salo.
Pentele throws a poor cross that misses
and Salo counters with a nice uppercut.
Salo misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pentele misses with a left hand
and Salo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pentele looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Salo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pentele can do to turn this around?
Pentele rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Salo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Pentele misses with a lunging right hand
and Pentele takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pentele misses with an uppercut
and Salo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pentele misses with an uppercut
and Salo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pentele rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Salo counters with a stiff right hand.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Pentele in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#T2#
Pentele drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pentele slips a straight right by Salo.
Pentele throws a hook but Salo blocks it.
Pentele misses with a hook
enabling Salo to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Pentele takes a jab right on the kisser.
Salo lands a jab to the nose.
Pekka Salo is winning the standup battle so far.
Salo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Pentele might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Salo has got the better of the exchanges.#T4#
Pentele walks into a stiff left hand from Salo.
Salo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pentele takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pentele has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters circling - Salo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pentele! But no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pekka Salo dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice uppercut there from Salo.
Pekka Salo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters circle momentarily. Salo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The fighters circling - Salo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Salo scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Salo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pentele misses with a right hand
and Salo counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Salo misses. #T2#
A left lands for Salo.
Salo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pentele misses with a lunging right hand
and Salo counters with a stiff right hand.
Pentele bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Pentele misses with an uppercut
enabling Salo to counter with a crisp jab.
Pentele misses with a hook
and Salo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pentele steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Salo.
Salo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T4#
Salo misses with an uppercut.
Pentele throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Salo counters with a straight right hand.
Pentele misses with a lunging right hand
and Salo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salo misses the jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pekka Salo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Salo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:24
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:24
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pekka Salo!

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