Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: CEFC 288
Date: May 12, 2018

#R1#
Näkäräinen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Labosky.
Näkäräinen misses with a body shot.
As Näkäräinen backs off Labosky throws a huge counter combo but Näkäräinen manages to avoid it all.
Näkäräinen misses with a body shot.
Labosky is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Labosky lands with a nice body kick.
A punch combination from Labosky misses.
A solid body kick from Labosky.
Näkäräinen connects with an inside leg kick.
Näkäräinen misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Näkäräinen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Näkäräinen misses with a wild body shot.
Näkäräinen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Näkäräinen misses with the combination.
Näkäräinen throws a head kick that misses #CL2#
and Labosky moves into the clinch.#T1##BC#
Näkäräinen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Näkäräinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Labosky misses with a head kick.
Labosky misses with a head kick.
A jab from Näkäräinen misses.
Näkäräinen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Labosky misses with a double jab.
Näkäräinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Näkäräinen swats away the attempt to clinch by Labosky.
Näkäräinen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Näkäräinen misses with a low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Näkäräinen.
Labosky is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Näkäräinen throws a body punch but Labosky moves out of range.
Labosky is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Näkäräinen is looking to wear down Labosky with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2#
Näkäräinen misses with a body kick.
Näkäräinen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Näkäräinen throws a nice looking combination but Labosky bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jean Labosky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Näkäräinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Labosky was well out of range. Poor timing from Näkäräinen.
Labosky dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Näkäräinen. That did some damage!
Näkäräinen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Labosky is looking to chop away at Näkäräinen's legs.
Labosky keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Näkäräinen.
Labosky steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Näkäräinen.
Näkäräinen misses with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Labosky tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A head kick misses from Labosky.
Labosky wants to clinch but Näkäräinen slips to the side
and Näkäräinen counters with a nice leg kick.
Näkäräinen shoots in for a takedown but Labosky shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T3#
Näkäräinen misses with a left hand
and Labosky counters with a three punch combo that has Näkäräinen backing up. Näkäräinen nods at Labosky to acknowledge the strikes.
Näkäräinen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Näkäräinen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Labosky's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Labosky duly obliges.
Näkäräinen stuns Labosky with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Labosky wants to clinch.
Labosky has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Näkäräinen throws a right hand that Labosky ducks under and follows up with a left that Labosky also avoids with ease.
Labosky lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Labosky keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Näkäräinen misses with a low kick.
Näkäräinen shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Labosky eats them both and turns towards Näkäräinen to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T4#
A left and a right from Labosky both land. Nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Labosky moves to clinch but Näkäräinen breaks away
and Näkäräinen counters with a left to the body.
A punch combination from Labosky misses.
Näkäräinen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A quick step to the side and Näkäräinen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Both fighters circling a little - Labosky finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Näkäräinen dodges the punch combination from Labosky.
Näkäräinen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Näkäräinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Labosky was well out of range. Poor timing from Näkäräinen.
Labosky throws a big counter head kick but Näkäräinen avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Labosky rushes Näkäräinen and presses him up against the cage.
Näkäräinen avoiding damage as Labosky throws knees to the body.
Näkäräinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Labosky controls his hands. #BC#
Näkäräinen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Pikku Näkäräinen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Labosky avoids a punch combination nicely.
Labosky wants to counter the offense by Näkäräinen and move into the clinch position.
Näkäräinen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Näkäräinen misses with a takedown
and Labosky counters with a one-two to the body.
Labosky misses with a few strikes there.
Näkäräinen misses with a body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Näkäräinen, right into the meat.
Näkäräinen tries to bum rush Labosky with a series of wild strikes but Labosky uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Labosky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Näkäräinen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Labosky moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Labosky is looking to clinch but Näkäräinen is avoiding it.
Pikku Näkäräinen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Näkäräinen thows a leg kick but Labosky checks it
and Labosky counters with a series of strikes. Näkäräinen will be more careful next time no doubt. #T1#
Näkäräinen misses with the combination.
Labosky wants to counter the offense by Näkäräinen and move into the clinch position.
Näkäräinen throws a poor cross that misses
and Labosky counters with a series of strikes. Näkäräinen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Näkäräinen lands a nice looking body shot.
Good leg kick by Näkäräinen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice defenses there by Labosky.
Labosky is looking for the big counter here.
Näkäräinen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Näkäräinen throws a leg kick
and Labosky counters with a straight that turns Näkäräinen's legs to rubber! Labosky pushes forward with more strikes and Näkäräinen goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jean Labosky!

Event: CEFC Fight Night 223
Date: Apr 26, 2018

#R1#
Santana checks the leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Näkäräinen. Santana does a little dance to reset his feet.
Santana lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Santana throws a series of punches but Näkäräinen avoids them all with ease.
Santana scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Santana dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Näkäräinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Santana is just out of range.
Santana goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Näkäräinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Näkäräinen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Santana lands an overhand right.
Santana misses with an uppercut.
Näkäräinen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Näkäräinen throws a low kick, looking for Santana's leg but Santana calmly moves out of range.
Näkäräinen misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Santana counter with a right hand.
Santana has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
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!
Näkäräinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Santana.
Santana cracks the inside of Näkäräinen's front leg.
Santana fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Näkäräinen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Näkäräinen there as he acknowledges the shot.#T1#
Santana looks to throw a body kick
and Näkäräinen counters with a series of strikes. Santana will be more careful next time no doubt.
Santana is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Näkäräinen.
Good exchange - Santana coming out on top.
Santana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Santana throws a lazy right hand but Näkäräinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Santana takes a swing at Näkäräinen's ribcage but misses.
Santana lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Santana. Näkäräinen shrugs it off though.
Santana throws a leg kick but Näkäräinen checks it.
Santana pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Santana tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Näkäräinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Santana.
Santana fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Näkäräinen manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Näkäräinen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Santana is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Santana looks to land a body kick but Näkäräinen moved away.
Näkäräinen is looking to wear down Santana with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Näkäräinen cracks Santana with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Santana scores with a shot to the body.
Santana misses with a body shot.
Näkäräinen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2#
Näkäräinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Santana was well out of range. Poor timing from Näkäräinen.
Santana cracks the inside of Näkäräinen's front leg.
Santana throws a jab but it's blocked by Näkäräinen.
Näkäräinen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Santana lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Näkäräinen at a distance.
Santana takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Näkäräinen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The fighters circling - Santana throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Santana looks to move away, Näkäräinen throws a big counter combo but Santana just gets out of the way.
Santana takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Näkäräinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Santana was well out of range. Poor timing from Näkäräinen.
Näkäräinen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Santana lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jab from Santana.
A head kick misses from Santana.
Näkäräinen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Näkäräinen connects with a jab.
Santana throws a head kick that misses.
Näkäräinen on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #T3#
Näkäräinen misses with a wild body shot.
Santana throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Näkäräinen on the side of the head.
Santana lands a leg kick that knocks Näkäräinen off balance momentarily.
Santana moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Santana looks to land a left hand but Näkäräinen moved out of range nicely.
Santana misses with a kick to the body.
Santana lands an overhand right.
Näkäräinen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Santana lands a glancing blow to the side of Näkäräinen's head.
Näkäräinen scores with the left hand. Santana knows he should have avoided that one.
Näkäräinen dodges the punch combination from Santana.
Näkäräinen misses with a kick to the body.
Näkäräinen is looking to land body kicks.
Santana has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Santana throws a body shot but no joy.
Santana does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Näkäräinen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santana bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Santana feints a counter leg kick.
Santana throws a sloppy head kick
and Näkäräinen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T4#
Näkäräinen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Santana can pounce on him.
Näkäräinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Santana was well out of range. Poor timing from Näkäräinen.
Santana moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Santana dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Santana with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Näkäräinen to score with a decent uppercut.
Näkäräinen throws a poor cross that misses
and Näkäräinen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Näkäräinen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Santana tests Näkäräinen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Santana darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Näkäräinen throws a chopping leg kick but Santana manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Näkäräinen throws a leg kick but Santana checks it.
Santana throws a wild body kick that Näkäräinen sees coming a mile off.
It looked like Näkäräinen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Santana.
Näkäräinen misses with a wild combination.
Näkäräinen misses with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Näkäräinen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Santana dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Näkäräinen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Näkäräinen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Santana has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Näkäräinen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Näkäräinen throws a leg kick which misses Santana's front leg but catches the back leg as Santana tries to avoid it.
Näkäräinen throws a leg kick but Santana moved away.
Näkäräinen digs a good body shot into Santana's ribs.
Pikku Näkäräinen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Näkäräinen jabs Santana to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Näkäräinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Santana is just out of range.
Santana fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Näkäräinen manages to avoid it.
Santana connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Santana throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Näkäräinen's head.#ROC2#
Näkäräinen is rocked!
Näkäräinen wants to stay close but Santana steps back to make room for something. Näkäräinen seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Santana and Näkäräinen drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Antonio Santana!
A very excited looking Antonio Santana made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: CEFC Fight Night 221
Date: Apr 05, 2018

#R1#
Shain moves into range and connects with a jab.
Shain lands a nice hook to Näkäräinen's body. Näkäräinen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice straight punches there by Shain. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shain.
Näkäräinen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shain thows a leg kick but Näkäräinen checks it #TD#
and Näkäräinen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Näkäräinen is nestled in close to Shain, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Shain is defending against the submission attempts here by Näkäräinen.
Shain trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shain is looking for a sweep. Näkäräinen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shain keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Näkäräinen.
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!
Näkäräinen not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Näkäräinen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Näkäräinen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Näkäräinen with the ground and pound but Shain uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Näkäräinen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Näkäräinen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Näkäräinen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Näkäräinen throws a big elbow that misses.
Näkäräinen is looking to work some ground and pound but Shain has wrist control.
Näkäräinen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shain utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shain is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Näkäräinen is fighting to break Shain's control of his arms but Shain is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Näkäräinen postures up. #T2#
Shain utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shain preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Näkäräinen lands a couple of elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Näkäräinen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Näkäräinen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Näkäräinen throws an elbow that misses. Shain uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Näkäräinen's guard. Nice move by Shain!#REVB#
Näkäräinen keeping full guard, as Shain tries to pass.
Näkäräinen controlling Shain's posture.
Näkäräinen trying to keep a closed guard but Shain is proving a slippery customer. #T3#
Shain slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Näkäräinen working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Näkäräinen looking for a guillotine here but Shain defends easily.
Näkäräinen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Näkäräinen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shain defends it easily.
Shain stopping the sweep attempt from Näkäräinen.#SUB#
Näkäräinen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shain can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Näkäräinen pushes a forearm under Shain's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Shain is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pikku Näkäräinen!
An out of breath and clearly excited Pikku Näkäräinen thanked FORCEE for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: CEFC 279
Date: Mar 10, 2018

#R1#
Crunch! Näkäräinen slams his shin into White's torso.#TD#
White throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Näkäräinen tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. White is in Näkäräinen's guard.#SUB2#
Näkäräinen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead White passes into side control.
Näkäräinen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Näkäräinen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Näkäräinen gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Näkäräinen throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! White escapes and throws Näkäräinen's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Näkäräinen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but White wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
White landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Näkäräinen is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but White is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
White with shots to the head and body - Näkäräinen looks very uncomfortable down there.
White will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
White working away from the top, dropping strikes.
White landing punches. #ROC#
Näkäräinen is rocked!
Näkäräinen tries to reverse the position but White maintains control.
Näkäräinen is still in real trouble! Can White finish him?
White working the ground and pound effectively.
Näkäräinen tries to hold on but White postures up.
Näkäräinen is in a horrible position here. White smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Näkäräinen is trying desperately to improve position.#T2#
Näkäräinen sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Näkäräinen seems to have recovered his senses.
Näkäräinen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from White.
Näkäräinen trying to hold on to White's head to control him but White postures up.
Näkäräinen wants to improve his position but White is controlling well. #SUB2#
Näkäräinen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Näkäräinen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3#
White trying to control the position from guard on top but Näkäräinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
White tries to free his leg and advance position but Näkäräinen is retaining full guard.
White lands a couple of decent looking shots.
White postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
White lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Näkäräinen has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. White is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Näkäräinen.
You can see the frustration on Näkäräinen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
White scores with a couple of short elbows.#T4#
Näkäräinen is looking to reverse the position.
Näkäräinen tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but White presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Näkäräinen felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Näkäräinen is working to get back to half guard.
White breaks from Näkäräinen's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Näkäräinen wants to hold on but White pushes him away.
White tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
White cracks Näkäräinen with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Danny White dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Näkäräinen gets caught napping as White dives in and scores a takedown. Näkäräinen manages to retain guard.
White lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Näkäräinen controls White momentarily but White frees himself.
White postures up and lands a big shot to Näkäräinen's brow.
White landing some decent shots from guard.
Näkäräinen wants to sweep here but White controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White is in close to Näkäräinen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
White scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Näkäräinen wants to sweep but no luck. #T1##SUB2#
White got a little sloppy there for a moment and Näkäräinen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, White has managed to get both his arms back between Näkäräinen's legs - danger averted.
White working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Näkäräinen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and White defends well.
Näkäräinen is trying to keep White in close.
White working some strikes from top position.
White trying to control the position from guard on top but Näkäräinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Danny White overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
White won't allow Näkäräinen to sweep him here. #T2#
White working some strikes from top position.
White is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Näkäräinen can do to turn this around?
White works over Näkäräinen with some ground and pound from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells White's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
White stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Näkäräinen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
White won't allow Näkäräinen to sweep him here.
Näkäräinen wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and White is now in half guard.
Näkäräinen taking some punishment here, with White in his half guard.
White drops an elbow to the side of Näkäräinen's head.
White 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. #T3#
Näkäräinen tries to get to full guard but White has control of the leg.
Näkäräinen wants to control but White is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Näkäräinen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but White scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are battling for position here. Näkäräinen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Näkäräinen looking to control.
Näkäräinen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Näkäräinen looking for a sweep. Not yet Näkäräinen, not yet.
Näkäräinen is trying to keep White in close.
White working some strikes from top position.#T4##SUB2#
Näkäräinen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and White defends well.
Näkäräinen wants to sweep here but White controlling him for the moment.
White postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
White is in close to Näkäräinen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
White postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
White makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
White loads up on a big left hand. Näkäräinen felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - White looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Näkäräinen can't hide his disappointment, as White celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny White!
Danny White bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: CEFC 277
Date: Feb 17, 2018

#R1#
Hayes throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Näkäräinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hayes.
Hayes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Näkäräinen works over Hayes's head and body with a nice combination.
Näkäräinen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hayes doesn't seem bothered though.
Hayes lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hayes doesn't manage to clinch there - Näkäräinen circles away.
Näkäräinen looks to land a combination. Hayes sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Näkäräinen punishes Hayes's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Näkäräinen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hayes throws a lazy right hand but Näkäräinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Hayes backs off Näkäräinen throws a huge counter combo but Hayes manages to avoid it all.
Hayes stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Näkäräinen connects with a body shot that sends Hayes's belly button to the back.
Hayes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Näkäräinen jabs Hayes to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Näkäräinen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hayes to score with a decent uppercut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Näkäräinen.
Näkäräinen throws the left hand but Hayes avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Näkäräinen lands a body shot.
Näkäräinen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hayes rather than just go for the knockout.
Näkäräinen digs a good body shot into Hayes's ribs.
Nice shot by Hayes.
Näkäräinen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hayes loads up on a big right hand but Näkäräinen slips the punch.
Näkäräinen misses with an uppercut.
Näkäräinen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Näkäräinen throws a head kick that misses.
Näkäräinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Näkäräinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Hayes is just out of range.
Hayes takes one to the side of the head.
Näkäräinen looks to throw a body kick
and Hayes counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Näkäräinen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Näkäräinen thuds a left hand into Hayes's body.
Näkäräinen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Näkäräinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hayes.
Hayes looks to throw the jab but Näkäräinen is out of range. #T2#
Hayes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Näkäräinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Näkäräinen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hayes blocks a head kick by Näkäräinen.
Näkäräinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Näkäräinen stuns Hayes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Michael Hayes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Näkäräinen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL#
Hayes pushes Näkäräinen up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Näkäräinen lands a takedown into guard.
Hayes wants to sweep but no luck.
Näkäräinen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Hayes is looking for a triangle but Näkäräinen pushes his legs off easily.
Näkäräinen postures up in Hayes's guard and throws a big left but Hayes blocks it.
Hayes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Näkäräinen's guard. #REVR#
Hayes postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Näkäräinen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Näkäräinen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Näkäräinen is pulling down on Hayes's head. It's preventing any offense from Hayes, at least for the moment.
Näkäräinen wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Näkäräinen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Näkäräinen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hayes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hayes landing with the ground and pound.
We've been hearing good reports from Hayes's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hayes with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Hayes avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T4#
Hayes works over Näkäräinen with some ground and pound from guard.
Hayes working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Näkäräinen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hayes wants to pass the guard but Näkäräinen is keeping the position.
Hayes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Näkäräinen's head.
Hayes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Näkäräinen is keeping the position for now.
Näkäräinen keeping moving, preventing Hayes from controlling successfully.
Näkäräinen keeping full guard, as Hayes tries to pass.
Hayes is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pikku Näkäräinen will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Hayes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Näkäräinen swings for the body but Hayes moves out of range.
Hayes tests Näkäräinen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hayes slips a straight right by Näkäräinen.
Näkäräinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hayes manages to avoid it.
Näkäräinen misses the jab.
Näkäräinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Näkäräinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A head kick from Näkäräinen lands but Hayes takes it in his stride.
Hayes missing with a left hand there. Näkäräinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pikku Näkäräinen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hayes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Näkäräinen.
Näkäräinen 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.
Sloppy strikes from Näkäräinen. Those never looked like landing.
Hayes connects with a single shot there.
Näkäräinen ducks under a wild hook from Hayes.
Hayes checks a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Näkäräinen. #T1#
A good leg kick by Näkäräinen.
Näkäräinen misses with a takedown attempt - Hayes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Hayes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Näkäräinen drops his hands momentarily and Hayes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jab, jab by Hayes - just one landing.
Näkäräinen is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Hayes misses the jab.
A jab from Hayes finds it's way through Näkäräinen's defenses.
Näkäräinen takes a swing at Hayes's ribcage but misses.
Näkäräinen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hayes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Näkäräinen.
Hayes throws a hook to the side of Näkäräinen's head but Näkäräinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Näkäräinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hayes.
Näkäräinen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pikku Näkäräinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hayes lands a slapping body shot.
Hayes lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Näkäräinen works Hayes's body with a nice hook.#T2#
Näkäräinen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hayes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Näkäräinen.
A countering left hand to the body from Näkäräinen misses.
Hayes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Näkäräinen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Näkäräinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hayes.
Näkäräinen throws a body kick that misses.
A big left from Hayes misses.
Hayes misses with a leg kick
and Näkäräinen counters with a nice uppercut.
Näkäräinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hayes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Näkäräinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hayes manages to avoid it.
Näkäräinen throws a shot to the body.
Hayes misses with a hook.
Hayes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good standup being displayed there by Hayes as he connects with a hook.#T3##CL#
Hayes clinches up with Näkäräinen and pushes him back against the cage.
Näkäräinen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hayes fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Näkäräinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Hayes throws a hook to the side of Näkäräinen's head but Näkäräinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Näkäräinen misses the shot to the body.
Hayes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Näkäräinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hayes moves away.
Hayes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hayes cracks Näkäräinen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Näkäräinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Hayes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Näkäräinen throws out the jab.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Näkäräinen.
Näkäräinen misses with an uppercut.
Hayes seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hayes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hayes avoids the body shot from Näkäräinen.
Hayes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Näkäräinen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T4#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Näkäräinen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hayes has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hayes and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Näkäräinen moves out of range as Hayes strikes.
Näkäräinen feints a jab promting Hayes to slip. Näkäräinen then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hayes slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Näkäräinen staying out of range there.
Hayes throws a good cross that connects.
Näkäräinen is looking to score with low kicks.
Hayes just misses with a punch to the body.
Näkäräinen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hayes counters with a stiff right hand.
Hayes slips a jab and a cross from Näkäräinen.
Näkäräinen misses with an uppercut.
Näkäräinen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hayes.
Hayes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Näkäräinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Näkäräinen shoots in for a takedown but Hayes shows good takedown defense.
Michael Hayes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pikku Näkäräinen.
Näkäräinen shoots in looking for a takedown. Hayes tries to sprawl out of it but Näkäräinen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hayes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Hayes dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Näkäräinen wants to slow Hayes down by chopping away at his legs.
Hayes is looking to counter punch.
Näkäräinen ducks under a wild hook from Hayes.
Hayes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hayes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hayes wants to clinch.
Hayes misses with a low kick.
Näkäräinen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Näkäräinen slips a jab from Hayes.
Näkäräinen throws a low kick but Hayes moves out of range easily.
Hayes lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Näkäräinen swinging wildly here. #CL#
Hayes clinches.
Näkäräinen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#BC2#
Näkäräinen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Näkäräinen misses the shot to the body.
Hayes is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T1#
A jab from Näkäräinen misses.
Hayes tries to clinch up but Näkäräinen circles away and keeps his distance.
Jab by Hayes.
Hayes looks to land a left hand but Näkäräinen moved out of range nicely.
Näkäräinen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hayes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hayes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hayes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Näkäräinen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Näkäräinen takes a swing at Hayes's ribcage but misses.
Hayes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hayes moves to clinch but Näkäräinen breaks away
and Näkäräinen counters with a solid body kick.
Näkäräinen connects with an inside leg kick.
Näkäräinen throws a series of punches but Hayes avoids them all with ease.
Näkäräinen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hayes.#T2#
Nice jab there from Hayes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hayes misses with a body shot.
Näkäräinen feints a counter leg kick.
Näkäräinen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Näkäräinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hayes moves away.
Näkäräinen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Näkäräinen tries a head kick but it misses.
Näkäräinen misses the jab.
Näkäräinen checks a leg kick.
Näkäräinen lands a two punch combo.
Hayes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hayes throws a leg kick that is checked
and Näkäräinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hayes fails to land with a series of punches.
Hayes misses with a looping left.
Hayes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Näkäräinen paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3#
Näkäräinen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice uppercut there from Hayes.
Hayes scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Hayes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hayes trying to land knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Hayes.
Hayes lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Näkäräinen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Näkäräinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hayes misses the jab.
Hayes misses with a looping right.
A leg kick checked by Hayes.
A swing and a miss from Näkäräinen.
Näkäräinen misses with a two punch combination.
Hayes is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Näkäräinen motions for Hayes to come forward. Näkäräinen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Näkäräinen throws a leg kick but Hayes checks it. #T4#
Hayes lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hayes.
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!
Hayes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd cheers as Hayes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Näkäräinen doesn't seem phased though.
Näkäräinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Hayes is just out of range.
Hayes throws a front kick aimed at Näkäräinen's knee but Näkäräinen avoids it well.
Näkäräinen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hayes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Näkäräinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hayes.
Hayes moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hayes avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hayes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Näkäräinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hayes.
A jab from Näkäräinen misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Näkäräinen.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Hayes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hayes 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Hayes!
Michael Hayes decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: CEFC 275
Date: Feb 03, 2018

#R1#
Näkäräinen throws a body kick that misses.
Danzig Jr. tries a head kick but it misses.
Danzig Jr. motions for Näkäräinen to come forward. Danzig Jr. throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Näkäräinen tries to bum rush Danzig Jr. with a series of wild strikes but Danzig Jr. uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A left and a right from Näkäräinen both land. Nice combination.
Näkäräinen scores with a body shot.
Vinnie Danzig Jr. seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danzig Jr. avoids the body shot from Näkäräinen.
Näkäräinen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Danzig Jr. at a distance.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Näkäräinen.
Näkäräinen has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Danzig Jr. is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Danzig Jr. tries to clinch up but Näkäräinen circles away and keeps his distance.
Danzig Jr. lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Näkäräinen misses with a series of wild punches.
Danzig Jr. throws a big counter combination but Näkäräinen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot by Näkäräinen.
Danzig Jr. blocks a jab.
Danzig Jr. scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Näkäräinen doesn't seem bothered though.
Näkäräinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Danzig Jr..
Danzig Jr. is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Näkäräinen. #T1#
Näkäräinen scores with a shot to the body.
Näkäräinen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Danzig Jr. lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Näkäräinen at a distance. #CL#
Danzig Jr. gets a clinch. #BC#
Danzig Jr. breaks from the clinch.
Danzig Jr. comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A left lands for Danzig Jr..
Danzig Jr. uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Näkäräinen.
Danzig Jr. shoots in looking for a takedown but Näkäräinen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Danzig Jr.'s face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Näkäräinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Danzig Jr..
Näkäräinen throws a sloppy head kick and Danzig Jr. moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Danzig Jr. misses the target.
Danzig Jr. lands a nice hook to Näkäräinen's body. Näkäräinen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Danzig Jr. avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Näkäräinen takes one to the chin there.
Danzig Jr. looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Näkäräinen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Näkäräinen misses with the combination. #T2#
Danzig Jr. avoids the body shot from Näkäräinen.
Näkäräinen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Näkäräinen throws a head kick but Danzig Jr. moves out of range.
Danzig Jr. slips under a jab.
Näkäräinen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Näkäräinen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Danzig Jr. counters with a nice uppercut.
Näkäräinen throws a leg kick that misses.
Danzig Jr. throws a looping overhand right but Näkäräinen ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Danzig Jr. drives through and clinches with Näkäräinen against the cage. #BC#
Danzig Jr. escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Näkäräinen throws a series of strikes that have Danzig Jr. backpedaling.
Näkäräinen misses with a leg kick.
Näkäräinen stuffs the takedown.
Danzig Jr. gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Näkäräinen.
Näkäräinen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Danzig Jr. rather than just go for the knockout.
A left and a right from Danzig Jr. both land. Nice combination.
Näkäräinen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Danzig Jr. looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Näkäräinen lands with a shot to the body. #T3#
Danzig Jr. scores with a nice strike.
Danzig Jr. misses with a hook
and Näkäräinen counters with a low kick, right behind Danzig Jr. 's knee.
Danzig Jr. tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Danzig Jr..
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinnie Danzig Jr.. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Näkäräinen lands a leg kick that knocks Danzig Jr. off balance momentarily.
Näkäräinen throws a leg kick but Danzig Jr. moved away.
Näkäräinen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Danzig Jr. backs up against the cage.
Näkäräinen dodges the punch combination from Danzig Jr..
Näkäräinen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Danzig Jr. misses with a left hand
and Näkäräinen counters with a solid body kick.
Danzig Jr. throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Näkäräinen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Näkäräinen misses the target. #T4#
Danzig Jr. misses with a wild body shot.
Danzig Jr. feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Näkäräinens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Danzig Jr. is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Näkäräinen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Danzig Jr. is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Näkäräinen works Danzig Jr.'s body with a nice hook.
Danzig Jr. scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A low kick from Näkäräinen is predictable there
and Danzig Jr. counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Näkäräinen falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Vinnie Danzig Jr.!
During a confident post fight interview, Vinnie Danzig Jr. thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CEFC Live 48
Date: Jan 24, 2018

#R1#
Uggla connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Näkäräinen momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Uggla.
A quick step to the side and Näkäräinen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL2#
Uggla moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Uggla gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SU2#
Uggla stands up from Näkäräinen's guard - Uggla perhaps looking for a knockout.
Uggla doesn't manage to clinch there - Näkäräinen circles away.
Näkäräinen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Näkäräinen lands a right hook to the body.
Näkäräinen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Näkäräinen stuffs the takedown attempt from Uggla. Uggla gets slowly back to his feet.
Uggla tries to close the distance and clinch up but Näkäräinen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Näkäräinen lands with a nice combination. Uggla backs away looking to recover.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice inside leg kick there by Näkäräinen. That's going to slow Uggla down.
Uggla is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Uggla paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Uggla throws a right and a left that Näkäräinen avoids nicely.
Uggla lands a head shot.
Näkäräinen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Uggla.
Uggla shoots for a takedown but Näkäräinen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pikku Näkäräinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Algot Uggla.
Uggla connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Näkäräinen's hands.
Uggla tries to clinch up.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Näkäräinen. Uggla does a little dance to reset his feet.
Näkäräinen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Uggla's sensitive parts.
Uggla moves out of range as Näkäräinen strikes.
And Uggla tries to counter it with a takedown but Näkäräinen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Uggla throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Näkäräinen jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Uggla fails with an attempt to clinch.
Näkäräinen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Uggla moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Algot Uggla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Näkäräinen connects with a leg kick. Uggla looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Näkäräinen.
Uggla is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Uggla tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Uggla misses with the combination. #CL2#
Uggla closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Uggla has Näkäräinen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Näkäräinen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Uggla is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Näkäräinen pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC#
Näkäräinen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Näkäräinen. Uggla does a little dance to reset his feet.
Uggla is looking to clinch.
Näkäräinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Uggla.
Näkäräinen is looking to wear down Uggla with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2#
Näkäräinen throws a combination. Uggla tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Uggla takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Uggla tries to clinch but Näkäräinen moves out of range.
Näkäräinen thinks about countering with a head kick.
Uggla uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Näkäräinen.
Uggla misses with a hook.
Näkäräinen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Näkäräinen misses with a wild combination.
Uggla's corner calls for a 1-2. Uggla obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Näkäräinen misses with a wild body shot.
Uggla gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Uggla scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #ROC2#
Näkäräinen is rocked!
Näkäräinen misses with a wild body shot.
Oh Näkäräinen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A looping hook to the body misses from Näkäräinen. Uggla does a little dance to reset his feet.
Näkäräinen seems to have got his legs back now.
Uggla tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Uggla fails with a takedown attempt. #T3##CL2#
Uggla moves into range and clinches up with Näkäräinen.#BC#
Näkäräinen breaks the clinch.
Näkäräinen misses with a body kick. #CL2#
Uggla forces Näkäräinen back against the cage and clinches.
Uggla prevents Näkäräinen from breaking the clinch.#TD2#
Uggla is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Näkäräinen can't fight it off and eventually Uggla manages to take the fight to the floor. Näkäräinen looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Näkäräinen is on top in guard. #REVR#
Uggla keeping moving, preventing Näkäräinen from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Näkäräinen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Uggla has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Näkäräinen has managed to get both his arms back between Uggla's legs - danger averted.
Uggla pulls Näkäräinen in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Näkäräinen working some strikes from top position.
Näkäräinen stopping the sweep attempt from Uggla.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Uggla keeping full guard, as Näkäräinen tries to pass.
Näkäräinen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Näkäräinen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Näkäräinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Uggla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Näkäräinen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Näkäräinen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Uggla is proving hard to escape from.
Uggla wants to stand and escape but Näkäräinen is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Pikku Näkäräinen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Näkäräinen leaves Uggla with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Näkäräinen takes a swing at Uggla's ribcage but misses.
A left lands for Uggla.
Uggla swings widly with a right hand
and Näkäräinen counters with a right hand to the body. #TD2#
Uggla fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Näkäräinen to the ground. Uggla is now in Näkäräinen's guard.
Uggla stopping the sweep attempt from Näkäräinen.#SUB#
Näkäräinen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Uggla is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Näkäräinen is trying to keep Uggla in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Näkäräinen looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Näkäräinen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Näkäräinen is nestled in close to Uggla, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Uggla gets full guard.#SUB2#
Uggla isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Näkäräinen stacks Uggla on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Näkäräinen!
Näkäräinen is putting a hurting on Uggla here, landing some big shots from side control.
Uggla is looking for a sweep.
Näkäräinen tries to stand but Uggla is controlling his head.
Näkäräinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Uggla keeps working.
Näkäräinen lands a decent elbow from side control. #T2#
Uggla on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Uggla manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Uggla has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Näkäräinen is working away from the top position though.
Uggla is staying active underneath Näkäräinen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Näkäräinen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Uggla knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Näkäräinen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Uggla is trying to control but can't.
Uggla is pressing down on Näkäräinen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Näkäräinen looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Uggla looking for a guillotine here but Näkäräinen defends easily. #T3#
Uggla controls Näkäräinen momentarily but Näkäräinen frees himself.
Uggla pulls Näkäräinen in to control the position.
Uggla looking for a sweep. Not yet Uggla, not yet.
Näkäräinen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Näkäräinen is looking to work some ground and pound but Uggla has wrist control.
Uggla wants to sweep here but Näkäräinen controlling him for the moment. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Näkäräinen looking to sit in guard and control but Uggla gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Näkäräinen controlling the position.#SUB#
Näkäräinen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Uggla missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Uggla is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Näkäräinen trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Uggla decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Näkäräinen, up you get!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Pikku Näkäräinen will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Uggla wants to clinch.
Näkäräinen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Näkäräinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Uggla is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Uggla thows a left - swing and a miss!
Näkäräinen walks into a left hand.
Uggla throws a right hand that Näkäräinen ducks under and follows up with a left that Näkäräinen also avoids with ease.
Uggla misses with a looping right.
Näkäräinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Näkäräinen moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Uggla shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Näkäräinen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Näkäräinen keeping moving, preventing Uggla from controlling successfully.
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!
Uggla might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Näkäräinen haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T1##SU2#
Uggla gets to his feet. Näkäräinen looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Näkäräinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Uggla moves away.
Näkäräinen dodges the punch combination from Uggla.
A good leg kick by Näkäräinen.
Näkäräinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Uggla manages to avoid it.
Näkäräinen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Näkäräinen swinging wildly here.
Näkäräinen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Uggla uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Näkäräinen has time to react.
Uggla 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.
A head kick misses from Näkäräinen. #TD2#
Uggla dives in and scores a takedown into Näkäräinen's guard.
Algot Uggla has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Näkäräinen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Näkäräinen looking to control. #SU2#
Uggla decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Näkäräinen, up you get!
Uggla lands a head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Näkäräinen misses with a low kick.
Näkäräinen throws the left hand but Uggla avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Näkäräinen tries to keep at a distance but Uggla has taken the fight into the clinch.
Uggla wants a takedown but no success here.
Uggla wants a takedown.
Näkäräinen prevents the takedown attempt.
Pikku Näkäräinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Algot Uggla.
Uggla takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Näkäräinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Näkäräinen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Uggla.
Näkäräinen misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Uggla tries for a takedown but Näkäräinen manages to get underhooks.
Uggla is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Uggla keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Näkäräinen's efforts to push away.
Uggla is trying to drag Näkäräinen to the mat but Näkäräinen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Uggla is looking for a takedown.
Näkäräinen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Näkäräinen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Näkäräinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Uggla's elbow.
Uggla's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Näkäräinen prevents the takedown attempt. #BC#
Näkäräinen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Näkäräinen scores with a nice right hand.
Näkäräinen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T4#
Näkäräinen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Pikku Näkäräinen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Näkäräinen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Uggla blocks a head kick by Näkäräinen.
Uggla has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Näkäräinen.
Uggla throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Näkäräinen counter with a right hand.
Näkäräinen scores with a three punch combo!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Näkäräinen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Uggla takes a step back to recover.
Uggla looks to land a right hand but Näkäräinen moved out of range.
Uggla showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Näkäräinen.
Uggla misses with a hook.
Näkäräinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Uggla.
Algot Uggla has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Uggla connects with a crisp jab.
Näkäräinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Näkäräinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Näkäräinen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Uggla misses with a hook. Näkäräinen ducked under it nicely.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pikku Näkäräinen!
An out of breath and clearly excited Pikku Näkäräinen thanked FORCEE for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Algot Uggla was interviewed post fight and said 'I should not of eaten at the buffet after the hooker left last night. I am weak when it comes to buffets.'.

Event: AD514
Date: Dec 30, 2017

#R1#
Hoshino throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Näkäräinen slips under a jab.
Näkäräinen slips under a jab.
Näkäräinen wants to counter the offense by Hoshino and move into the clinch position.#TD2#
Näkäräinen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Näkäräinen trying to control the position but Hoshino is working away.
Näkäräinen creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hoshino sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #SUB2#
Näkäräinen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Näkäräinen postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoshino is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Näkäräinen asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Näkäräinen misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Näkäräinen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Näkäräinen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Näkäräinen trying to control the action but Hoshino is working from the bottom.
Näkäräinen controls the position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hoshino is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Näkäräinen asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Näkäräinen advances to mount.
Hoshino blocking the ground and pound.
Näkäräinen tries to control but Hoshino wriggling away.
Näkäräinen is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T3#
Näkäräinen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hoshino haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hoshino wants to get back to his feet.
Hoshino is squirming around, avoiding Näkäräinen's attempts to control the action.
Näkäräinen controlling from the full mount. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Näkäräinen throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Hoshino avoids a series of strikes thrown by Näkäräinen.
Näkäräinen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hoshino is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pikku Näkäräinen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Hoshino lands a really nice looking cross but Näkäräinen seems unphased.
Hoshino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Näkäräinen moves away.
Hoshino scores with a jab.
Hoshino throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kantaro Hoshino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoshino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Näkäräinen manages to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hoshino throws a series of punches but Näkäräinen moves out of range.
Hoshino misses with a wild body shot.
Hoshino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Despite the aggression on Näkäräinen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hoshino throws a shot from downtown. Näkäräinen moves away and avoids it.
Näkäräinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoshino.
A combination from Hoshino does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Näkäräinen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hoshino was covering up waiting for the punch and Näkäräinen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Näkäräinen throws a strike but Hoshino rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T1#
Näkäräinen wants to sweep but no luck.
Näkäräinen trying to control the position here.
Näkäräinen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Näkäräinen is adopting a defensive guard.
Näkäräinen working a defensive guard but Hoshino passes into half guard.
Hoshino perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#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.
Näkäräinen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hoshino's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hoshino's back!#ES#
Hoshino is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
Näkäräinen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Näkäräinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Näkäräinen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hoshino pinned against the cage. Hoshino gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Näkäräinen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Näkäräinen misses with a looping left.
Hoshino just misses with a punch to the body.
Näkäräinen shoots for a takedown but Hoshino saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hoshino misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T3#
Näkäräinen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hoshino but Hoshino pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hoshino is looking to counter punch.
Kantaro Hoshino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pikku Näkäräinen.
Hoshino works Näkäräinen's body with a nice hook.
Danga de danga de dang - Hoshino scores with a four punch combination!
A punch combination from Hoshino misses. #TD2#
Hoshino tries to sprawl but Näkäräinen drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Näkäräinen is taking a breather. Hoshino 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.
Hoshino tries to kick Näkäräinen off but Näkäräinen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hoshino definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Näkäräinen is trying to control. Hoshino wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Näkäräinen is looking for a kimura but Hoshino is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Näkäräinen to get the leverage.
Näkäräinen not doing much here. #T4#
Hoshino won't allow Näkäräinen to pass to mount. #ES#
Hoshino pushes Näkäräinen off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoshino stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hoshino wants it to stay on the feet.
Hoshino goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kantaro Hoshino is winning the standup battle so far.
Näkäräinen shoots in for a takedown but Hoshino shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hoshino is looking to counter punch.
Näkäräinen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hoshino throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Näkäräinen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kantaro Hoshino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hoshino.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kantaro Hoshino dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Näkäräinen fails with a takedown attempt.
Hoshino is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Näkäräinen fails with a takedown attempt.
Näkäräinen drops his hands momentarily and Hoshino takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hoshino throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hoshino lands a really nice looking cross but Näkäräinen seems unphased.
Hoshino connects with a looping right hand.
Good exchange - Hoshino coming out on top.
Sloppy strikes from Hoshino. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoshino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Näkäräinen moves away.
Näkäräinen steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hoshino.
Näkäräinen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hoshino's waist but Hoshino gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Näkäräinen off to one side.
Kantaro Hoshino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pikku Näkäräinen.
Hoshino scores with a one two! Näkäräinen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
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!
Hoshino bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#ROC#
Näkäräinen is rocked!
A punch combination from Hoshino misses.
Näkäräinen is still on wobbly legs! Can Hoshino finish him?
Hoshino misses with a two punch combination. #T1#
Hoshino lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hoshino.
Hoshino misses with a straight right.
Näkäräinen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hoshino drops Näkäräinen with a naaaaasty hook - Näkäräinen is in real trouble here! Hoshino dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kantaro Hoshino!
Kantaro Hoshino managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Aspire Clothing, into his post fight interview.

Event: AD506
Date: Dec 03, 2017

#R1#
Yaj punishes Näkäräinen's body with a nice straight punch.
Näkäräinen avoids the body shot from Yaj.
Näkäräinen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #TD#
Näkäräinen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Näkäräinen is looking to stand back up but Yaj counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Näkäräinen. #REVB#
Näkäräinen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yaj is nestled in close to Näkäräinen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Näkäräinen landing small, sideways elbows.
Yaj with the ground and pound but Näkäräinen uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Yaj prevents Näkäräinen from getting back to his feet.
Yaj lands a couple of digs.
Yaj lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1#
Yaj lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Näkäräinen pulls Yaj in to control the position.
Yaj won't allow Näkäräinen to sweep him here.
Näkäräinen is trying to control the position but Yaj postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yaj accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yaj working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Yaj throwing strikes but missing.
Yaj passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The strikes coming from Yaj are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Yaj lands a few punches from side control.
Yaj landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #ROC#
Näkäräinen is rocked!#T2#
Näkäräinen is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Näkäräinen wants to control but Yaj postures up.
Yaj creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Näkäräinen sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Näkäräinen avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Yaj.
Näkäräinen takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Näkäräinen is still in real trouble! Can Yaj finish him?
Yaj cracks Näkäräinen with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Yaj immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Näkäräinen is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Yaj!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leo Yaj!
Leo Yaj gave a mention to Velocity Fightwear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: AD500
Date: Nov 12, 2017

#R1#
Näkäräinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD#
Näkäräinen drives through with a takedown into guard.
Näkäräinen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Maynard keeping moving, preventing Näkäräinen from controlling successfully.
Näkäräinen with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Maynard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Näkäräinen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Näkäräinen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Maynard working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Näkäräinen has passed into half guard!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Näkäräinen wants to control but Maynard is keeping him busy. #T1##SUB#
Näkäräinen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Maynard actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Maynard is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Näkäräinen pulls his head out easily.
Näkäräinen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Maynard wants to get back to his feet.
Maynard is not content to let Näkäräinen control the position.
Näkäräinen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Maynard has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Näkäräinen. Oh but Maynard has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Näkäräinen goes limp - he's gone! Maynard jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gray Maynard !
Gray Maynard thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: AD492: BPS
Date: Oct 15, 2017

#R1#
Ramos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Näkäräinen.
Ramos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Näkäräinen misses with a low kick.
Ramos is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Henrique Ramos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Näkäräinen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Näkäräinen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The referee asks Näkäräinen politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Näkäräinen prefers to stall for the moment though.
Ramos holds on to Näkäräinen's head and controls the position momentarily.
Ramos is trying to get back to half guard.
Näkäräinen wants to stand but Ramos has his arm trapped.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ground and pound from Näkäräinen seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The ground and pound from Näkäräinen seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T1#
Näkäräinen slows the pace down.
Näkäräinen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Näkäräinen misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Ramos is looking for a sweep.
Ramos is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Näkäräinen is controlling him well.
Näkäräinen misses with the ground and pound.
Ramos struggling a bit here.
Ramos stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Näkäräinen wants to stand but Ramos is controlling his arm.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ramos is looking to score with low kicks.
Ramos works Näkäräinen's body with a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramos. Näkäräinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Näkäräinen counters with a quick kick to the body but Ramos blocks it.
Näkäräinen shoots in looking for a takedown. Ramos tries to sprawl out of it but Näkäräinen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ramos manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ramos defending well as Näkäräinen loads up on a big left hand. #TD#
Näkäräinen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Näkäräinen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ramos defending well though.
Ramos is looking to improve his position.
Näkäräinen stalling. #T3##SUB#
Näkäräinen seems to be looking for submissions.
Näkäräinen trying to control the action but Ramos is working from the bottom.
Ramos controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Näkäräinen throwing shots but Ramos is blocking nicely.
Näkäräinen wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Ramos uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Näkäräinen wants to control from the top but Ramos keeps moving.
Näkäräinen won't allow Ramos to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Näkäräinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've been informed that Ramos has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#CL2#
Ramos gets a clinch.
Ramos goes for a takedown attempt but Näkäräinen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pikku Näkäräinen dominated that round.
That's time! Näkäräinen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Ramos throws a looping overhand right but Näkäräinen ducks down to avoid it.
Näkäräinen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ramos's head.
Ramos misses with a leg kick
and Näkäräinen counters with a nice uppercut.
Ramos defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Näkäräinen.
Näkäräinen misses with a double jab.
Näkäräinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ramos can do to turn this around?
Ramos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Näkäräinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramos.
Ramos tries to score with a low kick but Näkäräinen moves his leg out of the way.
Ramos connects with a solid leg kick.
A jab from Ramos does it's job there.
Ramos thuds his right hand into Näkäräinen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Näkäräinen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Näkäräinen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ramos is fending him off so far but Näkäräinen persists. Nope, Ramos circles away and we're back to standing.
Näkäräinen is looking to land body kicks.
It seemed like Ramos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Näkäräinen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ramos is fending him off so far but Näkäräinen persists. Nope, Ramos circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pikku Näkäräinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Näkäräinen wants to clinch up but Ramos keeps it at a distance.
Ramos lands a nice hook to Näkäräinen's body. Näkäräinen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ramos throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T1#
Näkäräinen throws a head kick but Ramos moves out of range.
Ramos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Näkäräinen.
Ramos swats away the attempt to clinch by Näkäräinen.
Nice shot by Ramos.
Näkäräinen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ramos.
Ramos lands a jab to Näkäräinen's midsection.
Näkäräinen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ramos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ramos pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Näkäräinen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ramos misses with a hook. Näkäräinen ducked under it nicely.
Ramos is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Näkäräinen rather than just go for the knockout.
Ramos cracks the inside of Näkäräinen's front leg.
A swing and a miss from Ramos.
Näkäräinen takes one to the chin there.
Ramos has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ramos fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
Näkäräinen needs to keep his hands up - Ramos had a free shot at his head there.
Ramos throws a lazy right hand but Näkäräinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Näkäräinen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ramos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Näkäräinen throws out the jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ramos lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Näkäräinen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Näkäräinen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ramos pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ramos tries a low kick but Näkäräinen avoids it.
Ramos lands with a nice body kick. #TD#
Näkäräinen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
A lull in the action here as Näkäräinen stalls from top position.
Ramos is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Näkäräinen's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T3#
Ramos wants to get back to full guard.
Näkäräinen is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ramos tries to get to full guard but Näkäräinen has control of the leg.
Ramos is staying active underneath Näkäräinen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Näkäräinen is pressing down on Ramos's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ramos is holding on for now. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ramos has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Näkäräinen is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ramos misses with a wild body shot.
Ramos slips under a jab.
Ramos swats away the attempt to clinch by Näkäräinen.
Näkäräinen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Näkäräinen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ramos connects with a right hand. Näkäräinen shakes it off.#CL#
Näkäräinen instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Ramos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Näkäräinen misses with a double jab.
Ramos scores with a jab to the jaw.
Näkäräinen avoids the head kick by Ramos.
Näkäräinen seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henrique Ramos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ramos throws a lazy right hand but Näkäräinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Näkäräinen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ramos swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Näkäräinen.
Ramos stuffs the takedown attempt from Näkäräinen. Näkäräinen gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Näkäräinen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ramos manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Näkäräinen looking to sit in guard and control but Ramos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Ramos advances position into side control!
Näkäräinen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ramos's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T1#
Näkäräinen keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Näkäräinen wants to control but Ramos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ramos prevents Näkäräinen from improving his position.
Ramos is just content to waste time from the top position. Näkäräinen takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Näkäräinen keeping moving, preventing Ramos from controlling successfully. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ramos looking to sit in guard and control but Näkäräinen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Näkäräinen throwing strikes but missing.
Näkäräinen is working Ramos over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Näkäräinen is looking to stand up but Ramos won't let him.
Ramos pulls Näkäräinen in close to prevent any damage.
Näkäräinen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pikku Näkäräinen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Ramos keeping moving, preventing Näkäräinen from controlling successfully.
Ramos trying to control the position.
Näkäräinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Näkäräinen tries to clinch but Ramos moves out of range.
Näkäräinen shoots for a takedown but Ramos saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ramos catches Näkäräinen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ramos is looking to score with low kicks.
Näkäräinen throws a big counter combination but Ramos scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ramos lunges at Näkäräinen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Näkäräinen's hand. #CL#
Näkäräinen instigates a clinch. #T4#
Ramos misses with the head strike.
Ramos lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Näkäräinen or not.
Ramos misses with a body punch.
Näkäräinen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ramos up against the cage.
Näkäräinen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ramos gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pikku Näkäräinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramos works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Näkäräinen tries to pull guard but Ramos won't allow it.
Näkäräinen is looking for a takedown.
Ramos misses with the head strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ramos lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ramos.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ramos misses with the head strike.
Ramos lands a hook that snaps the head of Näkäräinen backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Henrique Ramos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ramos 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: AD486: In the shadow
Date: Sep 24, 2017

#R1#
Turkinen with a jab.
Turkinen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#TD#
Turkinen gets caught napping as Näkäräinen dives in and scores a takedown. Turkinen manages to retain guard.
Näkäräinen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Näkäräinen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turkinen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Turkinen keeping moving, preventing Näkäräinen from controlling successfully.
Näkäräinen controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Näkäräinen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Turkinen is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Näkäräinen has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Näkäräinen tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Turkinen wants to control but Näkäräinen postures up.
Turkinen is trying to escape the position but Näkäräinen is controlling the position.
Turkinen is trying to control Näkäräinen's posture but Näkäräinen avoids it.
Turkinen is trying to improve his position.
Näkäräinen remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Näkäräinen wants to stand but Turkinen has his arm trapped. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD#
Näkäräinen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Turkinen tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Näkäräinen is in Turkinen's guard.
Turkinen keeping moving, preventing Näkäräinen from controlling successfully.
Näkäräinen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Näkäräinen is stalling in the full guard.
Turkinen tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Turkinen scores with a punch to the head.
Näkäräinen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Näkäräinen ducks under a wild hook from Turkinen.
Näkäräinen tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Turkinen counters with a stiff right hand.
Turkinen throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Turkinen lands a nice looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turkinen. Näkäräinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turkinen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Näkäräinen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Turkinen but Turkinen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Turkinen lands a lovely overhand right.
Näkäräinen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pikku Näkäräinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Näkäräinen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Turkinen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Turkinen scores with a shot to the body.
Näkäräinen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Turkinen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Turkinen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Näkäräinen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Turkinen defends it nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Näkäräinen misses with a body shot. #CL#
Näkäräinen gets a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaako Turkinen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Turkinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turkinen has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#CL#
Näkäräinen gets a clinch.
Turkinen lands a right hand.
Näkäräinen tries to pull guard but Turkinen holds him up against the cage and eventually Näkäräinen drops back down to his feet.
Näkäräinen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Turkinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Turkinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Näkäräinen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Turkinen is keeping busy.
Turkinen misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Näkäräinen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Turkinen after a bit of a struggle.
Turkinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Turkinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Näkäräinen controls his hands.
Turkinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Turkinen has Näkäräinen pressed against the cage, preventing Näkäräinen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Turkinen misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Turkinen. #T1#
Näkäräinen blocks an uppercut.
Turkinen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Näkäräinen tries to pull guard but Turkinen won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pikku Näkäräinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Näkäräinen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Turkinen is defending well.
Näkäräinen is trying to pull guard but Turkinen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Näkäräinen lands a hook that snaps the head of Turkinen backwards.
Turkinen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Näkäräinen is pressed up against the cage. Turkinen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Näkäräinen down to the mat. Näkäräinen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Turkinen slaps away a takedown attempt from Näkäräinen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Näkäräinen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Turkinen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Näkäräinen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Näkäräinen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T2#
Näkäräinen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL#
Näkäräinen takes the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Näkäräinen pulls guard.
Näkäräinen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Näkäräinen is trying to keep Turkinen in close.
Näkäräinen being controlled here, momentarily.
Turkinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Näkäräinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turkinen postures up in Näkäräinen's guard and throws a big left but Näkäräinen blocks it. #T3#
Turkinen lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Näkäräinen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Näkäräinen has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Turkinen has passed into side control.
Turkinen lands an elbow.
Turkinen is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Näkäräinen's shoulder. That is not cool.
Turkinen postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #T4#
Näkäräinen tries to bench press Turkinen off him but Turkinen keeps the position.
Turkinen working the body and head with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Näkäräinen can't do much from the bottom here.
Turkinen lands a decent elbow from side control.
Näkäräinen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Turkinen is thwarting Näkäräinen's attempts to control the position.
Turkinen controlling the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Näkäräinen is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaako Turkinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Näkäräinen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Näkäräinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turkinen.
It looked like Näkäräinen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Turkinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Näkäräinen shoots in and drives through. Turkinen sprawls well.
Turkinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turkinen misses with a hook to the body
and Näkäräinen counters with a good, hard body kick but Turkinen shrugs it off.
Pikku Näkäräinen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice sprawl there from Turkinen as Näkäräinen shoots in.
A big left from Turkinen misses.
Turkinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Näkäräinen moves away.
Näkäräinen is looking to counter with a body kick.
Turkinen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turkinen looks to land a right hand but Näkäräinen moved out of range.
Näkäräinen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Turkinen misses with a straight right.
Turkinen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Turkinen swings for the body but Näkäräinen moves out of range. #T1#
Näkäräinen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Turkinen avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pikku Näkäräinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big right from Turkinen misses.
Turkinen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Turkinen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Näkäräinen fails to land the takedown.
Turkinen throws out a counter right but Näkäräinen avoids it with no problem.
Näkäräinen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Turkinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Näkäräinen closes the distance but Turkinen moves to the side
and Turkinen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Näkäräinen thinking.
Jaako Turkinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Näkäräinen slips a straight right by Turkinen.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Turkinen, as that shot connected. #T2#
Näkäräinen tries to clinch up but Turkinen circles away and keeps his distance.
Turkinen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Näkäräinen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Näkäräinen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Turkinen as he jumps to the side.
Näkäräinen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Näkäräinen slips a jab from Turkinen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Näkäräinen closes the distance but Turkinen moves to the side
and Turkinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Näkäräinen walks into a stiff left hand from Turkinen.
A telegraphed right hand from Turkinen misses the target.
Näkäräinen shoots in but Turkinen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Turkinen scores with a body shot. #T3#
Turkinen misses with a hook. Näkäräinen ducked under it nicely.
Näkäräinen shoots for a double leg takedown but Turkinen sprawls well. He's pushed Näkäräinen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A jab lands there for Turkinen.
Näkäräinen defending well as Turkinen loads up on a big left hand.
Turkinen misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turkinen. Näkäräinen does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Näkäräinen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Turkinen did well to prevent Näkäräinen getting side control.
Turkinen trying to control here.
Turkinen keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB#
Näkäräinen is looking for submissions but instead, Turkinen has regained full guard. #T4#
Turkinen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Turkinen has Näkäräinen pulled in close to control his posture.
Turkinen keeping moving, preventing Näkäräinen from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jaako Turkinen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Turkinen 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaako Turkinen!
Jaako Turkinen really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that FORCEE logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

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