Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Openweight KT FINALS
Date: Dec 08, 2018

#R1#
Perera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ukkeli manages to avoid it.
Ukkeli half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ukkeli scores with a jab to the body.
Ukkeli wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Perera tries to close the distance and clinch but Ukkeli swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A low kick from Ukkeli is predictable there #CL2#
and Perera counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Perera.
Perera tries a body shot but Ukkeli blocks it.
Perera is leaning against Ukkeli and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Perera lands with a left to the head.
Perera tries a body shot but Ukkeli blocks it.
Perera lands a body shot.
Perera scores with a nice hook to the head.
Perera tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Perera has a couple of punches blocked by Ukkeli.
Perera lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ukkeli backwards.
Perera misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ukkeli misses with a punch to the body.
Perera presses Ukkeli against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ukkeli is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perera lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ukkeli backwards. #T1#
A short uppercut from Perera.
Perera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Perera doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ukkeli wants to stall.
Perera gets through Ukkeli's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ukkeli with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Perera lands a shoulder strike.
Perera lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ukkeli.
A right hook to the body lands for Perera.
Good body shot from Perera.
Ukkeli's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Perera on the inside.
Perera makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Perera cracks Ukkeli with a nice body shot.
Perera presses Ukkeli against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A right handed body shot lands from Perera.
A nice right hand lands inside from Perera.
Nice body punch from Perera - that landed with a thud.
Perera lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Perera lands a shoulder strike.
Perera lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ukkeli backwards. #T2#
Perera scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Perera throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Perera lands a body punch in the clinch.
Perera presses Ukkeli against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Perera digs a right hand into Ukkeli's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ukkeli's gas tank.
Still in the clinch, Perera scores with a nice short uppercut.
Perera lands a shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Perera.
Perera lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Perera lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Perera.
Perera lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ukkeli backwards.
Perera works on Ukkeli's body with a couple of short punches.
Perera digs a right hand into Ukkeli's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ukkeli's gas tank.
Perera lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Perera lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Perera creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Perera lands a hook to the side of the head.
Perera lands a body shot in the clinch.
Perera lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Perera.
Perera makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Perera lands a body shot.
Perera lands a hook to the side of the head.
Perera scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC2#
Ukkeli is rocked!
Perera digs a right hand into Ukkeli's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ukkeli's gas tank.
Oh Ukkeli is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Perera presses Ukkeli against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ukkeli seems to have got his legs back now.
Ukkeli prevents a body shot from Perera.
Nice body punch from Perera.
Good body shot from Perera.
Perera is working Ukkeli over against the ropes.
Perera lands a body punch in the clinch.
Perera lands a nice uppercut.
Perera is leaning against Ukkeli and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Perera on the inside.
A short left from Perera.
A short right from Perera.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perera lands a right hand.
Perera lands a body punch.
Perera tries to work over Ukkeli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Perera lands a hook that snaps the head of Ukkeli backwards.
Still in the clinch, Perera scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Perera as the two fighters clinch. #T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Perera.
Ukkeli tries a knee to the head but Perera blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Perera scores with a nice short uppercut.
Perera lands a left hand.
Perera pushes Ukkeli back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Perera lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ukkeli backwards.
Perera lands a body punch.
Perera scores with a shoulder strike. #KD2#
Perera breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Ukkeli with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Ukkeli looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Ukkeli get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? Yes, he's struggled back up to his feet and seems OK to continue. The referee agrees so we're back to the action!
Perera works Ukkeli's body with a nice hook.
Perera circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Ukkeli tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Perera wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kusal Perera!
During a confident post fight interview, Kusal Perera thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Openweight KT Semifinal Round
Date: Nov 13, 2018

#R1#
Dekkers throws a low kick but Ukkeli moves out of range easily.
Dekkers dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ukkeli. That did some damage!
Dekkers lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ukkeli lands with a nice body punch.
Dekkers misses the shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ukkeli.
Dekkers misses with a hook.
Dekkers with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dekkers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ukkeli moves away.
Ukkeli lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Ukkeli throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dekkers looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dekkers thuds a left hand into Ukkeli's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dekkers throws a low kick but Ukkeli moves out of range easily.
A shot to the liver by Ukkeli. Beautiful body shot.
Dekkers turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ukkeli seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Dekkers throws a body kick that misses
and Ukkeli counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dekkers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like Ukkeli was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1#
Ukkeli on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ukkeli tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dekkers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ukkeli tries to close the distance and clinch but Dekkers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dekkers throws out a counter right but Ukkeli avoids it with no problem.
Nice defenses there by Ukkeli.
Dekkers misses with an uppercut
and Ukkeli counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ukkeli tries a head kick but it misses.
Dekkers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ukkeli, as that shot connected. #CUT#
It looks like Bas Dekkers has been cut.
Dekkers throws a head kick that misses
and Dekkers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dekkers scores with a body shot.
Ukkeli checks the leg kick.
Ukkeli is looking to clinch but Dekkers is avoiding it.
Dekkers lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ukkeli stuns Dekkers with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dekkers.
Ukkeli closes the distance and catches Dekkers with a lead hook that drops him to the canvas! Dekkers is clearly dazed and struggling here! 3,4,5,6,7 and Dekkers is up to his feet but the referee has called it off! Dekkers is still far too wobbly and he's not going to allow the fight to continue! Ukkeli takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Maximus Ukkeli!
Maximus Ukkeli seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Openweight KT Round 3
Date: Oct 26, 2018

#R1#
Ukkeli tries to bum rush MacArthur Jnr with a series of wild strikes but MacArthur Jnr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A nice inside leg kick there by MacArthur Jnr. That's going to slow Ukkeli down.
Ukkeli tries a low kick but MacArthur Jnr avoids it.
MacArthur Jnr misses with an uppercut
and Ukkeli counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for MacArthur Jnr. #CL2#
Ukkeli moves into the clinch successfully.
Ukkeli tries to land knees in the clinch but MacArthur Jnr avoids the damage to the body.
MacArthur Jnr digs a right hand underneath Ukkeli's ribcage. Ukkeli let out a lung full of air as it connected.
MacArthur Jnr misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from MacArthur Jnr.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MacArthur Jnr.
Ukkeli gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
MacArthur Jnr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ukkeli with a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Robert MacArthur Jnr has been cut.
MacArthur Jnr lands a shoulder strike.
Ukkeli tries to land a knee to the head but MacArthur Jnr blocks with his arms.
MacArthur Jnr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
MacArthur Jnr struggles to land a body shot inside as Ukkeli controls his hands.
Ukkeli throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ukkeli told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.#T1#
Ukkeli is trying to push MacArthur Jnr away but MacArthur Jnr has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
MacArthur Jnr lands a left hand.
MacArthur Jnr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
MacArthur Jnr throws a head punch that misses.
Ukkeli with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ukkeli prevents a body shot from MacArthur Jnr. #BC#
MacArthur Jnr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
MacArthur Jnr throws a push kick but Ukkeli slaps the foot to one side.
MacArthur Jnr misses the shot to the body.
Ukkeli looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
MacArthur Jnr throws a shot to the body.
A shot to the body from MacArthur Jnr misses #KD2#
and Ukkeli counters with a perfectly timed counter left hook that drops MacArthur Jnr to the mat, face first! Ukkeli goes to the neutral corner and waits for the referee to start the count. MacArthur Jnr is back to hise feet already though and looking to continue the bout! Exciting stuff!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ukkeli moves out of range as MacArthur Jnr throws a body kick.
Ukkeli counters with a body kick.
MacArthur Jnr moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ukkeli connects with a crushing straight, right on the bridge of MacArthur Jnr's nose, sending him crumpling to the mat! That's really rocked MacArthur Jnr - is he going to beat the count??? 4,5,6,7,8,9.....10 - he's not made it - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Maximus Ukkeli!
Maximus Ukkeli seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Openweight KT Tourney, R2
Date: Oct 10, 2018

#R1#
Ragnarsson throws a right hand that misses
enabling Ukkeli to counter with a crisp jab.
Ragnarsson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ragnarsson throws a poor cross that misses
and Ukkeli counters with a straight right hand.
Ukkeli seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ragnarsson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ragnarsson ducks under a wild hook from Ukkeli.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ukkeli. Ragnarsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ukkeli throws a leg kick but Ragnarsson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ukkeli throws out a leg kick but Ragnarsson moves out of range and Ukkeli only half commits.
Ragnarsson misses with a wild body shot.
Ukkeli half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ukkeli wants to land a leg kick but Ragnarsson is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarsson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ragnarsson scores with a nice head shot.
Ukkeli takes one to the side of the head.
Ukkeli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ragnarsson moves away.
Ukkeli plants his feet and throws a devastating head kick! It connects square on Ragnarsson's ear and has knocked him out cold! No need for a count here as the referee immediately tends to a stricken Ragnarsson, crumpled in the corner! Wow, what a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Maximus Ukkeli!
An out of breath Maximus Ukkeli thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Bjorn Ragnarsson had this to say: 'I'm not done, I'll be back with my new team managment'.

Event: Openweight KT Tournament, R1
Date: Sep 26, 2018

#R1#
A slapping leg kick lands for McRae.
McRae jabs at Ukkeli's body.
Ukkeli throws a leg kick that misses.
Ukkeli has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Jed's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Ukkeli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McRae.
Ukkeli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McRae appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
McRae cracks Ukkeli with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
A slow jab from Ukkeli misses its intended target.
McRae takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice cross by Ukkeli.#CUT#
It looks like Liam McRae has been cut.
McRae steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ukkeli. That one must have hurt.
McRae lands with a right hand.
McRae pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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!
McRae swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ukkeli takes one to the side of the head.
Ukkeli ducks under a wild hook from McRae.
The crowd cheers as McRae lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ukkeli doesn't seem phased though.
Nice defenses there by McRae.
Ukkeli throws a body kick that misses
and McRae counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
McRae throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ukkeli misses with a straight right.
Ukkeli sets himself, and McRae steps forward looking for the clinch! Ukkeli avoids it this time.
Ukkeli misses with a leg kick.
McRae tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ukkeli thows a leg kick but McRae checks it
and McRae counters with a nice leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Ukkeli checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ukkeli scores with a hook to the body. McRae takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ukkeli bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McRae's head.
The fight stays on the outside here - McRae looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ukkeli misses with a leg kick
letting McRae counter with a right hand.
McRae fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ukkeli on the side of the head.
McRae takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Good shot there by McRae.
McRae pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McRae throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McRae moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McRae fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ukkeli manages to avoid it.
McRae 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.#T2#
McRae feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ukkeli's calf.
Ukkeli with a jab.
Ukkeli misses with a low kick as McRae jumps back.
McRae tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Ukkeli manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
An attempted straight right counter from Ukkeli misses the target.
Ukkeli tries to score with a low kick but McRae moves his leg out of the way.#CL2#
McRae closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
McRae is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
McRae misses with a punch to the body.
Ukkeli with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for McRae.
McRae blocks an elbow strike.
Ukkeli looking to throw knees to the head but McRae is blocking nicely.
Ukkeli pushes off an throws an elbow but McRae leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
McRae scores with a shoulder strike.
Ukkeli tries to land a knee to the head but McRae blocks with his arms.
McRae working aggressively here. #T3#
McRae has a couple of punches blocked by Ukkeli.
McRae takes a knee right on the jaw!
McRae lands a left hand.
Ukkeli lands an elbow just above McRae 's eye.
Ukkeli throws an elbow but it misses.
McRae works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McRae is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Ukkeli prevents a body shot from McRae.
McRae is working Ukkeli over against the ropes.
Ukkeli tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ukkeli with a knee to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
Ukkeli manages to break the clinch.
McRae throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ukkeli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McRae was well out of range. Poor timing from Ukkeli.
Ukkeli throws a head kick that misses.
McRae lands a nice looking body shot. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McRae lands a lovely overhand right.
McRae throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jab by Ukkeli.
Some wild striking there from McRae.
Ukkeli chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McRae can pounce on him.
McRae tries to clinch there but Ukkeli circles away.
Ukkeli throws a shot to the body.
Ukkeli throws a leg kick but McRae sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McRae tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ukkeli looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McRae with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McRae scores with a jab to the head.
Ukkeli throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McRae looks to land a right hand but Ukkeli moved out of range.
McRae cracks the inside of Ukkeli's front leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Liam McRae will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Liam McRae's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Ukkeli throws a poor cross that misses
and McRae counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McRae blocks a jab.
Ukkeli tries to clinch up but McRae circles away and keeps his distance.
McRae throws a jab but it's blocked by Ukkeli.
Ukkeli scores with a kick to the midsection.
McRae moves away from the strike by Ukkeli.
Ukkeli fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ukkeli wants to clinch up but McRae keeps it at a distance.
McRae tries a quick counter leg kick but Ukkeli is wise to it.
Nice defenses there by McRae.
Liam McRae seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ukkeli staying out of range there.
Ukkeli with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McRae to score with a decent uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ukkeli misses with a straight right.
A nice side step and McRae releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A jab lands there for Ukkeli.
Ukkeli misses with a telegraphed body shot #CL2#
and McRae counters by moving into the clinch.
McRae goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McRae goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
A short left from McRae.
McRae misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ukkeli looking to throw knees to the head but McRae is blocking nicely.
Ukkeli tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McRae can't find room to land a body shot as Ukkeli controls the action.
McRae managing to block the knees to the body from Ukkeli.
McRae misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ukkeli throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McRae blocks it with crossed arms.
Ukkeli wants to break free but McRae has control.
Ukkeli lands an elbow just above McRae 's eye.
Ukkeli tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McRae fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McRae tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McRae goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from McRae.
McRae tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from McRae fails to land.
Ukkeli blocking some punches.
Maximus Ukkeli has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McRae.#T2#
McRae scores with a shoulder strike.
McRae slowing the pace effectively.
McRae goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McRae misses with a body punch.
McRae digs a right hand into Ukkeli's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ukkeli's gas tank.
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!
McRae lands a right hand.
McRae avoids the elbow strike from Ukkeli, against the ropes.
McRae avoiding damage as Ukkeli throws knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McRae misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Ukkeli's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ukkeli ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McRae checks a leg kick.
McRae dodges the punch combination from Ukkeli.
McRae lands with a right hand. #T3#
Ukkeli throws a leg kick but McRae sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ukkeli chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McRae can pounce on him.
McRae misses with a hook.
Ukkeli drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ukkeli takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Donk. McRae catches Ukkeli right on the button with a cross.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ukkeli.
McRae moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McRae lands a body shot.
McRae lands with an overhand left.
McRae scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ukkeli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from McRae.
Ukkeli was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McRae looks to land a right hand but Ukkeli moved out of range.
McRae lands a head kick. Ukkeli smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T4#
McRae ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ukkeli moves away.
A cross from McRae lands.
Ukkeli scores with a sloppy right hand. McRae should have avoided that one.
McRae blocks a leg kick.
McRae throws a lazy right hand but Ukkeli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McRae connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McRae closes the distance but Ukkeli moves to the side
and Ukkeli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ukkeli connects with a leg kick. McRae looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McRae jabs Ukkeli to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ukkeli looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#CL2#
McRae closes the distance and clinches.
McRae lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ukkeli tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ukkeli utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
McRae struggles to land a body shot inside as Ukkeli controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Liam McRae showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Liam McRae's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL#
Ukkeli forces McRae back against the ropes and clinches.
McRae pushes Ukkeli back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
McRae has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ukkeli blocks an uppercut.
Ukkeli pushes off an throws an elbow but McRae leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
McRae has a couple of punches blocked by Ukkeli.
Ukkeli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Ukkeli throws an elbow but misses.
McRae has a couple of punches blocked by Ukkeli.
Ukkeli trying to land knees to the body.
McRae lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ukkeli.
McRae misses with a short punch on the inside.
McRae swings wildly with an uppercut but Ukkeli uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ukkeli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McRae tries to throw a body punch but Ukkeli avoids it by throwing McRae back against the ropes.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Ukkeli just misses with a elbow thrown towards McRae's brow.
Ukkeli with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McRae doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
McRae scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ukkeli is trying to break the clinch but McRae has him pressed against the ropes.
McRae tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ukkeli's elbow.
Ukkeli blocks an uppercut.
Ukkeli misses with a knee strike.
McRae lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ukkeli utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
McRae misses with a punch on the inside.
McRae blocks the elbow strike.
McRae is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ukkeli is keeping busy.
McRae fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McRae lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ukkeli.
Ukkeli tries to stall but McRae uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McRae stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ukkeli throws an elbow but it misses.
Ukkeli is trying to push McRae away but McRae has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#T2#
Ukkeli with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McRae lands with a light punch inside.
Ukkeli looking to throw knees to the head but McRae is blocking nicely.
McRae takes an elbow to the temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ukkeli scores with a knee to the head.
Still in the clinch, McRae scores with a nice short uppercut.
McRae on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ukkeli blocks a body shot from McRae.
McRae lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McRae lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ukkeli or not.
McRae lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ukkeli backwards.
McRae lands a left hand.
McRae lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ukkeli backwards.
McRae lands a shot to the body.
McRae lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McRae.
McRae on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T3#
McRae tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ukkeli looking to throw knees to the head but McRae is blocking nicely.
McRae lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McRae lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ukkeli or not.
Ukkeli blocking some punches.
McRae avoids a wild elbow strike from Ukkeli.
McRae swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from McRae.
McRae lands a nice uppercut.
McRae taking a breather.
McRae lands with a left to the head.
McRae makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ukkeli is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McRae working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McRae stalling the fight.
McRae blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ukkeli using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McRae has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ukkeli looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Maximus Ukkeli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Ukkeli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McRae lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ukkeli backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McRae lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McRae throws a punch but it's blocked by Ukkeli.
McRae lands a body shot.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McRae misses with a body punch.
Ukkeli tries to land knees in the clinch but McRae avoids the damage to the body.
McRae has a couple of punches blocked by Ukkeli.
Ukkeli comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
McRae blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McRae on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McRae managing to block the knees to the body from Ukkeli.
A nice right hand lands inside from McRae.
Ukkeli lands a nice knee to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McRae.
McRae makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ukkeli wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McRae has him pressed against the ropes.
Ukkeli misses with a knee to the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liam McRae!
Liam McRae thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: K-1 38 Doss vs Ramasotti
Date: Aug 01, 2018

#R1#
Columbus moves out of range of the body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ukkeli. Columbus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Columbus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Columbus fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ukkeli on the side of the head.
Ukkeli seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Columbus misses with a looping left.
Ukkeli swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Columbus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Columbus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ukkeli misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ukkeli avoids the body shot from Columbus.
Ukkeli is looking to counter with a body kick.
Ukkeli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Columbus misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Ukkeli on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ukkeli.
Columbus has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Columbus, right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ukkeli scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Columbus doesn't seem bothered though.
Ukkeli throws a right hand that misses
and Columbus counters with a lovely shot to the body.
An inside leg kick from Columbus misses.
Ukkeli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ukkeli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Columbus sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Columbus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ukkeli has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ukkeli goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ukkeli lands with a straight right. Columbus didn't see that one coming.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Columbus 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 Ukkeli has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ukkeli and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Columbus moves out of range of the strikes.
Ukkeli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Columbus.
Columbus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ukkeli moves away.
Columbus scores with a sloppy right hand. Ukkeli should have avoided that one.
Columbus throws a body kick that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Ukkeli misses its target.
Ukkeli throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Maximus Ukkeli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Columbus moves out of range of the body kick from Ukkeli.
Ukkeli misses with a wild body shot.
Columbus lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Columbus lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Columbus tries to clinch but Ukkeli moves out of range.
Ukkeli is looking to slow Columbus down with leg kicks. #T2#
Columbus throws a right hand that Ukkeli ducks under and follows up with a left that Ukkeli also avoids with ease.
Ukkeli ducks under a wild hook from Columbus.
Columbus takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ukkeli goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ukkeli slips a jab from Columbus.
Ukkeli connects with a body shot.
Ukkeli scores with a jab to the body.
Ukkeli fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Columbus checks it well.
Columbus misses with a kick to the body.
A jab from Ukkeli finds it's way through Columbus's defenses.
Columbus scores with a nice right hand.
Ukkeli lunges at Columbus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Columbus's hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ukkeli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Columbus blocks a head kick by Ukkeli.
Ukkeli moves out of range of the strikes.
Columbus connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ukkeli. Ukkeli circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
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 Maximus Ukkeli will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Columbus misses with an uppercut. Ukkeli saw that one coming.
Ukkeli takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Columbus looks to land a left hand but Ukkeli moved out of range nicely.
Ukkeli changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ukkeli.
Columbus throws a hook but Ukkeli avoids it easily.
Columbus takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ukkeli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Columbus.
Ukkeli scores with a jab to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Scott Columbus has been cut.
Columbus misses with an uppercut. Ukkeli saw that one coming.
Columbus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ukkeli moves away.
Nice shot lands for Columbus.
Ukkeli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Columbus thumps Ukkeli with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Columbus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ukkeli throws out the jab.
Nice body punch from Columbus. #T1#
Ukkeli cracks Columbus with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ukkeli staying out of range there.
Ukkeli misses with the combination.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ukkeli.
Ukkeli looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ukkeli fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Columbus slips a straight right by Ukkeli.
Ukkeli missing with a left hand there. Columbus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Columbus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL2#
Ukkeli tries to keep at a distance but Columbus has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ukkeli takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Columbus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Columbus needs to keep his hands up - Ukkeli had a free shot at his head there.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ukkeli looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ukkeli throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Columbus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maximus Ukkeli is winning the standup battle so far.
Columbus throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ukkeli throws a sloppy head kick and Columbus moves out of range easily.
Columbus scoring well with a low kick there.
Ukkeli staying out of range there.
Ukkeli blocks the body kick.
Columbus 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.
Columbus misses with a wild combination.
Columbus throws a leg kick that misses.
Ukkeli throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ukkeli misses with an uppercut.
Columbus avoids the head kick by Ukkeli.
Columbus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Columbus throws the kick towards the body but Ukkeli avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Scott Columbus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Scott Columbus's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Ukkeli lands a head kick. Columbus smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ukkeli walks into a straight right hand from Columbus.
Columbus throws a series of punches but Ukkeli avoids them all with ease.
Columbus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ukkeli lands with a hook. Columbus tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Columbus with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Columbus walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ukkeli moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ukkeli closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Columbus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ukkeli lands an overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ukkeli bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Columbus's head.
Columbus is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ukkeli throws a half hearted mid kick.
Columbus throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ukkeli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Columbus jabs Ukkeli to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Columbus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ukkeli throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Columbus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Columbus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ukkeli works Columbus's body with a nice hook.
Ukkeli misses with an attempted mid kick.
Columbus misses with an uppercut. Ukkeli saw that one coming.
Columbus throws a low kick, looking for Ukkeli's leg but Ukkeli calmly moves out of range.
Ukkeli lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Columbus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ukkeli.
Ukkeli tries a head kick but it misses.
Columbus throws out a counter right but Ukkeli avoids it with no problem.
Columbus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ukkeli slips a jab from Columbus.
Columbus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ukkeli.
Ukkeli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Columbus replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Ukkeli blocks it well.#T2#
Both fighters circling a little - Ukkeli finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A shot to the liver by Ukkeli. Beautiful body shot.
Columbus keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ukkeli connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ukkeli connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Columbus tries to land a leg kick but Ukkeli saw it coming and moves away.
Ukkeli lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Columbus wants to land a leg kick but Ukkeli is out of range.
Donk. Columbus catches Ukkeli right on the button with a cross.
Ukkeli turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Columbus walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ukkeli checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ukkeli lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Ukkeli misses.
A nice side step and Columbus releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Columbus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Columbus will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Columbus.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Scott Columbus!
Scott Columbus thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: K-1 30 La Croix vs Spong
Date: Jun 30, 2018

#R1#
A good leg kick by Durand.
Ukkeli moves out of range as Durand throws a body kick.
Durand misses with a body shot.
Durand avoids a kick to the body.
Durand uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ukkeli.
Durand moves out of range as Ukkeli strikes.
Ukkeli takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Durand thuds a left hand into Ukkeli's body.
Durand showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ukkeli.
Durand is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Durand scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Durand drives through and clinches with Ukkeli against the ropes.
Ukkeli tries to stall but Durand uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Durand is trying to stall.
Durand misses with a knee to the head.
Durand trying to land knees to the body.
Ukkeli blocks an elbow strike.#T1#
Ukkeli avoids the elbow strike from Durand, against the ropes.
Ukkeli with a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Jacques Durand has been cut.
Durand throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ukkeli blocks it with crossed arms. #BC#
Ukkeli pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ukkeli throws a body shot but no joy.
Durand is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Durand wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ukkeli tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Durand is able to avoid easily.
Durand raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Durand bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#CL2#
Durand has Ukkeli up against the ropes in a clinch.
Durand looking to throw knees to the head but Ukkeli is blocking nicely.
Durand using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ukkeli has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ukkeli tries a body shot but Durand blocks it.
Durand told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Durand with a knee to the head.
Durand with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T2#
Ukkeli landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ukkeli lands a damaging elbow.
Ukkeli dodges an elbow strike from Durand.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Durand just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ukkeli's brow.
Durand lands an elbow just above Ukkeli 's eye.
Durand connects with a knee to the head.
Durand is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ukkeli is defending well for now.
Ukkeli lands an elbow just above Durand 's eye.
Ukkeli lands an elbow that stopped Durand in his tracks for a moment.
Ukkeli softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Ukkeli landing knees to the head.
Durand on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ukkeli misses with a knee strike.
Ukkeli stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Durand looks winded!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ukkeli lands an elbow inside that Durand shrugs off. #CUT#
That has opened up Jacques Durand's cut even more.
Durand managing to block the knees to the body from Ukkeli.
Ukkeli putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Durand in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ukkeli throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Durand blocks it with crossed arms.
Ukkeli is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Durand is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jacques Durand will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jacques Durand's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Durand misses with a double jab.
Ukkeli goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Durand defending well as Ukkeli loads up on a big left hand.
Durand let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ukkeli blocks the body kick.
Jab, jab by Durand - just one landing.
Durand throws out a leg kick but Ukkeli moves out of range and Durand only half commits.
Durand moves away from the strike by Ukkeli.
Ukkeli misses with an uppercut. Durand saw that one coming.
Maximus Ukkeli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ukkeli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Durand blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand moves out of range of the strikes.
Ukkeli misses with a hook
and Durand counters with a solid body kick.
Ukkeli throws a body punch but Durand moves out of range.
Durand scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ukkeli misses with an uppercut
and Durand counters with a good low kick that Ukkeli was not able to check. #T1#
Ukkeli wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Durand lands a nice looking body kick.
Ukkeli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ukkeli scores with a body shot.
Durand is looking to slow Ukkeli down with leg kicks.
Ukkeli throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Durand on the side of the head.
Ukkeli throws a body punch but Durand moves out of range.
Durand checks the leg kick.
Ukkeli attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Durand stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ukkeli.
Maximus Ukkeli is winning the standup battle so far.
Durand connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ukkeli blocks the body kick.
Durand lands a nice looking body kick.#CL2#
Durand gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durand throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nice elbow from Durand.
Come on Durand - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Durand throws an elbow but it misses. #BC2#
Durand's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Durand - that will leave a mark!
A punch combination from Ukkeli misses.
Ukkeli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Durand misses with an uppercut.
Ukkeli misses with the combination.
Nice defenses there by Ukkeli.
Ukkeli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Durand shapes to counter with a head kick.
Ukkeli lands with a straight right. Durand didn't see that one coming.
Durand misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jacques Durand will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jacques Durand's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ukkeli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Durand.
Durand lands a slapping body shot.
A leg kick checked by Durand.
Ukkeli throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ukkeli has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Durand.
A telegraphed right hand from Ukkeli misses the target.
Ukkeli ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ukkeli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Durand feints and then cracks Ukkeli's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ukkeli down.
Durand feints and then cracks Ukkeli's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ukkeli down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ukkeli connects with a leg kick. Durand looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ukkeli misses with a body kick.
Ukkeli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Durand throws a sloppy head kick
and Ukkeli counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A bone on bone clash there as Ukkeli blocks the leg kick. #T1#
Ukkeli misses with a lunging right hand
and Durand counters with a two punch combo.
Durand throws a push kick but Ukkeli slaps the foot to one side.
Durand throws a push kick but Ukkeli slaps the foot to one side.
Ukkeli throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Durand's head.
Ukkeli throws a body shot but no joy.
Ukkeli throws a poor cross that misses
and Durand counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Durand ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ukkeli takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Durand tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ukkeli's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Durand connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ukkeli scrambles back to his feet.
Ukkeli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Durand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ukkeli takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ukkeli attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ukkeli misses with a jab to the body
and Durand counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Maximus Ukkeli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Durand cracks a nice hook into Ukkeli's ribs.
Ukkeli stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Durand.
Durand moves out of range as Ukkeli strikes.
Ukkeli throws a leg kick that is checked
and Durand counters with a two punch combo.
Ukkeli takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice uppercut there from Durand.
Ukkeli looks to land a left hand but Durand moved out of range nicely.
Jacques Durand is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ukkeli connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL2#
Durand has closed the distance and engaged Ukkeli in a clinch.
Ukkeli tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Durand avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ukkeli misses with a knee to the head.
Ukkeli trying to stall but Durand improves his position.
Ukkeli is trying to force a seperation but Durand has the dominant position.
Ukkeli throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Durand blocks it with crossed arms.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques Durand comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Durand 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques Durand!
Jacques Durand managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Urban Fighter, into his post fight interview.

Event: K-1 24 La Croix vs Ukkeli
Date: Jun 09, 2018

#R1#
La Croix slips under a jab.
Ukkeli lands a nice leg kick that just misses La Croix's sensitive parts.
Maximus Ukkeli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
La Croix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ukkeli misses with a hook
and La Croix counters with a left to the body.
Ukkeli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
La Croix throws a jab when Ukkeli was well out of range.
Ukkeli throws a big shot that misses.
La Croix steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ukkeli.
La Croix has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Wild Beasts Zoo in the buildup to the fight.
La Croix misses with a body shot
letting Ukkeli counter with a right hand.
Ukkeli scores with a leg kick.
Ukkeli has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by La Croix.
La Croix lands a really nice looking cross but Ukkeli seems unphased.
Ukkeli tries to score with a low kick but La Croix moves his leg out of the way.
Ukkeli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from La Croix.
La Croix chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T1#
Ukkeli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slow jab from La Croix misses its intended target.
La Croix clobbers Ukkeli with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ukkeli keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A left lands for La Croix.
Ukkeli throws a quick head kick that skims the top of La Croix's head.
Some bone on bone action there as La Croix checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
La Croix takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ukkeli slips under a jab.
Ukkeli throws a leg kick but La Croix moved away.
Ukkeli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
La Croix swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ukkeli fakes a jab and throws a low kick but La Croix checks it well. #KD2#
Ukkeli throws out a head kick that La Croix doesn't see coming - it connects and sends La Croix crashing to the mat face first! He's bounced up to his knees and is scrambling to get back to his feet and beat the count. He's up on 5 but still looks a bit groggy; will the referee allow it to continue??? He's taking a good look into La Croix's eyes and has decided to let it go on!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ukkeli gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT#
It looks like Maximus Ukkeli has been cut.
Ukkeli walks into a left hand.
La Croix is looking to chop away at Ukkeli's legs.
Ukkeli wants to slow La Croix down by chopping away at his legs. #CL#
Ukkeli tries to keep at a distance but La Croix has taken the fight into the clinch.
La Croix tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ukkeli with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ukkeli trying to stall but La Croix improves his position.
Ukkeli tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
La Croix lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from La Croix - that landed with a thud.
La Croix misses with a shot to the kidneys.
La Croix tries to work over Ukkeli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
La Croix takes an elbow to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Having scored a knockdown, Maximus Ukkeli should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2.
The cut man is working on Maximus Ukkeli's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
La Croix lands a slapping body shot.
Ukkeli lands a nice looking body kick.
La Croix tests Ukkeli's chin there with a solid looking shot.
La Croix misses with a kick to the body
and Ukkeli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ukkeli misses with an uppercut
and La Croix counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ukkeli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from La Croix.
La Croix tries a head kick but it misses.
Ukkeli tried to score with a low kick but La Croix checks it.
La Croix quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Ukkeli gets off balance looking for a body kick
and La Croix counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ukkeli ducks under a wild hook from La Croix.
La Croix on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ukkeli. Ukkeli obviously looking to wear him down.
La Croix ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
La Croix avoids the body shot from Ukkeli.
La Croix lands a nice hook to Ukkeli's body. Ukkeli takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ukkeli is breathing heavily.#T1#
Jab, jab by La Croix - just one landing.
La Croix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ukkeli misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from La Croix misses the target.#CL#
La Croix has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ukkeli missing with knees to the body.
Ukkeli tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ukkeli tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
La Croix softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
La Croix lands a right hand.
La Croix lands a hook that snaps the head of Ukkeli backwards.
Ukkeli lands a damaging elbow.
Ukkeli avoids a wild elbow strike from La Croix.
Ukkeli comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#
It looks like Nero La Croix has been cut.
La Croix lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
La Croix landing knees to the body.
La Croix lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.#T2#
La Croix lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
La Croix tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ukkeli's elbow.
La Croix misses with a punch to the body.
Ukkeli tries to land knees in the clinch but La Croix avoids the damage to the body.
Ukkeli looking to throw knees to the head but La Croix is blocking nicely.
A right hand to the body from La Croix.
A hook to the body from La Croix.
Ukkeli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ukkeli prevents a body shot from La Croix.
With the fighters up against the ropes, La Croix throws an elbow but misses.
La Croix misses with a punch to the body.
La Croix lands with a right to the head.
La Croix goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from La Croix.
La Croix gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
La Croix is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ukkeli can do to turn this around?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice glancing elbow lands by La Croix.
Ukkeli prevents a body shot from La Croix.
La Croix pushes off an throws an elbow but Ukkeli leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Ukkeli trying to stall but La Croix improves his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nero La Croix dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
La Croix is looking to slow Ukkeli down with leg kicks.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from La Croix. Ukkeli shrugs it off though.
Ukkeli takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
La Croix looks to land a right hand but Ukkeli moved out of range.
Ukkeli walks into a jab.
La Croix feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ukkelis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
La Croix connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
La Croix pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
La Croix with a hook.
Ukkeli takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ukkeli fakes a jab and throws a low kick but La Croix checks it well.
Ukkeli is looking to land body kicks.
La Croix throws a hook but Ukkeli blocks it.
Ukkeli lands a head shot.#T1#
La Croix with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A looping hook to the body misses from La Croix. Ukkeli does a little dance to reset his feet.
La Croix thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
La Croix gets in close and instigates a clinch.
La Croix pushes Ukkeli back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ukkeli is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
La Croix makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
La Croix lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A shot in the inside from La Croix.
La Croix lands a body shot.
La Croix landing knees to the body.
Nice elbow from La Croix.
You can see that Ukkeli has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Nice body punch from La Croix.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ukkeli takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
La Croix doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
La Croix landing knees to the head. #T2#
La Croix lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ukkeli backwards. #ROC#
Ukkeli is rocked!
La Croix pushes off an throws an elbow but Ukkeli leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
La Croix throws an elbow but it misses.
La Croix scores with a nice hook to the head.
La Croix lands a left hand.
La Croix on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
La Croix lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ukkeli is still on wobbly legs! Can La Croix finish him?
Ukkeli blocks a body shot from La Croix.
La Croix lands a hook to the side of the head.
La Croix misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ukkeli seems to have recovered his senses.
Ukkeli using the Thai plumb to throw knees but La Croix has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
La Croix tries a body shot but Ukkeli blocks it.
Nero La Croix has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, La Croix creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#KD#
La Croix creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Ukkeli crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5, yes, he's made it back to his feet. He seems OK so it looks like we're going to continue!#CUT#
That has opened up Maximus Ukkeli's cut even more.
Ukkeli is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. La Croix doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Ukkeli crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Ukkeli's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nero La Croix!
Nero La Croix retains his super heavyweight title!
An out of breath Nero La Croix thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: K-1 16 Ukkeli vs Traylor
Date: May 09, 2018

#R1#
Traylor 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.
Ukkeli misses with a kick to the body.
Traylor misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Ukkeli to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
It looks like Slade Traylor has been cut.
Ukkeli stalks Traylor and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Traylor's face. Traylor staggers backwards, shaken.
Ukkeli throws a head kick but Traylor moves out of range.
Traylor was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Traylor ducks under a wild hook from Ukkeli.
Ukkeli looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Traylor looks to throw the jab but Ukkeli is out of range.
Traylor throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Ukkeli to counter with a crisp jab.
Sloppy strikes from Traylor. Those never looked like landing.
Ukkeli fires out a quick counter leg kick but Traylor just manages to avoid it.
Traylor misses with a hook
and Ukkeli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Traylor misses with a series of wild punches.
Ukkeli was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ukkeli fails to land with a series of punches.
Ukkeli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ukkeli misses with a left hand
and Traylor counters with a stiff right hand.
Ukkeli ducks under a wild hook from Traylor.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Traylor!
Traylor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Ukkeli lands a nice leg kick that just misses Traylor's sensitive parts.
Traylor 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.
Ukkeli attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Traylor tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ukkeli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Traylor misses with a hook
and Ukkeli counters with a nice uppercut.
Traylor tries to work over Ukkeli's front leg with a kick but Ukkeli checks it.
Ukkeli fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ukkeli scores with a jab. Traylor acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ukkeli lands with a kick to the ribs.
Traylor checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Traylor looks to score with a jab to the body but Ukkeli is just out of range.
Ukkeli looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Ukkeli throws a nice outside leg kick.
Traylor misses with a looping left.
Traylor scores with a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Traylor digs a good hook to Ukkeli's body.
Traylor tests Ukkeli's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Good standup being displayed there by Traylor as he connects with a hook.
A cross from Ukkeli lands.#CUT#
That has opened up Slade Traylor's cut even more.
Traylor throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A shot to the body from Ukkeli misses
and Traylor counters with a two punch combo.
Traylor throws the left hand but Ukkeli avoids the punch easily.
Traylor lands with a good body shot.
Ukkeli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Traylor misses with a looping right.
Traylor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ukkeli.
Traylor checks a leg kick.
Traylor flicks out a counter leg kick but Ukkeli steps away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Traylor connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Some wild striking there from Traylor.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Traylor checks a leg kick.
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 Maximus Ukkeli will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Slade Traylor's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Ukkeli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ukkeli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Traylor was well out of range. Poor timing from Ukkeli.
Ukkeli throws a lazy body kick
and Traylor counters with a stiff right hand.
Traylor stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Traylor tries to move into range but Ukkeli moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ukkeli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Traylor.
A big left from Traylor misses.
Ukkeli bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Traylor's head backwards.
Some bone on bone action there as Ukkeli checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ukkeli scores with a decent looking hook.
Traylor misses with a double jab
and Ukkeli counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Ukkeli paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Traylor throws an off balance right hand
and Ukkeli counters with an outside leg kick.
Traylor is breathing heavily.
Traylor on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ukkeli explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ukkeli scores with a hook to the body. Traylor takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Nice straight punches there by Ukkeli. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ukkeli.#CUT#
The cut above Slade Traylor's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Ukkeli cracks Traylor with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Traylor is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Traylor is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Traylor could not beat the count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Maximus Ukkeli!
Maximus Ukkeli decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: K-1 10 Ukkeli vs Clark
Date: Apr 18, 2018

#R1#
Ukkeli scores with a hook.#CUT#
It looks like Mickey Clark has been cut.
Ukkeli changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Clark throws a big shot that misses.
Ukkeli connects with a leg kick. Clark looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Clark avoids the head kick by Ukkeli.
Clark tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ukkeli seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Clark stuns Ukkeli with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Clark misses the jab.
Clark takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ukkeli throws a front kick that sends Clark stumbling back into the ropes.
Clark looks winded!
Ukkeli lands with a good body shot.
Ukkeli scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clark swings widly with a right hand
and Ukkeli counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A lazy left from Ukkeli finds it's target.
Ukkeli swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Clark.
Mickey Clark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clark has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ukkeli.
Ukkeli cracks Clark with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Maximus Ukkeli!
An out of breath Maximus Ukkeli thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: K-1 Round 6 Ukkeli vs Ripgut
Date: Apr 04, 2018

#R1#
Ukkeli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ukkeli misses the shot to the body.
Ukkeli throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ukkeli falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ripgut counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ukkeli with a nice cross.
Ukkeli misses with a looping left.
Ripgut looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ukkeli scores with a jab. Ripgut acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ukkeli misses with a hook
and Ripgut counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Maximus Ukkeli has been cut.
Ukkeli takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The fighters circling - Ukkeli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ukkeli misses with a body kick.
And Ripgut responds with a good body kick, but Ukkeli manages to step out the way in time.
Ukkeli has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Jed's Gym in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Ukkeli tries a head kick but it misses.
Ukkeli moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRipgut.
Ukkeli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ripgut.
Ripgut unleashes a big counter combination but Ukkeli bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A jab from Ukkeli finds it's way through Ripgut's defenses.
Ukkeli throws an off balance right hand
and Ripgut cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maximus Ukkeli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ukkeli moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ukkeli looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ripgut swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ukkeli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ripgut is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ukkeli throws a nice outside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Ukkeli there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ukkeli misses with a head kick.
Ripgut throws a fast counter high kick but Ukkeli manages to duck under it in time.#T2#
Ukkeli with a hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Ukkeli. That snapped Ripgut's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ukkeli.
Ukkeli throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ripgut 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.
Ukkeli connects with a jab.
Ripgut bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ripgut is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ukkeli throws out a leg kick but Ripgut moves out of range and Ukkeli only half commits.
Ukkeli misses with a hook. Ripgut ducked under it nicely.
Ukkeli moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRipgut.
Ripgut avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice side step and Ripgut releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ukkeli. #CUT#
It looks like Shane Ripgut has been cut.
Ukkeli swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ripgut throws a fast counter high kick but Ukkeli manages to duck under it in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maximus Ukkeli dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
A cross from Ukkeli lands.
Ukkeli lands with a kick to the temple. Ripgut shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ukkeli is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ripgut walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Maximus Ukkeli!
An out of breath Maximus Ukkeli thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Shane Ripgut stepped up to the mic, saying 'Son of a B%$*& cant win em all '.

Event: Grand Prix K1
Date: Mar 23, 2018

#R1#
Ukkeli tries to land a front kick but Peterson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Peterson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Peterson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ukkeli connects with a leg kick. Peterson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ukkeli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ukkeli tried to counter with a leg kick but Peterson avoided it.
Peterson 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.
Ukkeli lands with a shot to the body.
Ukkeli takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A leg kick checked by Peterson.
Ukkeli connects with the punch.#CUT#
It looks like George Peterson has been cut.
Ukkeli checks a leg kick.
Peterson just misses with a punch to the body. #KD#
Ukkeli connects with a beautiful left hand that drops Peterson onto his butt! Peterson bounces straight back up though - he's OK. After the ref checks him out, we're back to the action.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ukkeli misses with a head kick.
Ukkeli seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ukkeli lands a nice leg kick that just misses Peterson's sensitive parts.
Peterson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Peterson scores with a nice right hand.
Peterson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ukkeli is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Peterson misses the target. #T1#
Ukkeli lands a head kick. Peterson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Peterson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Maximus Ukkeli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peterson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ukkeli.
Ukkeli avoids a punch combination nicely.
Peterson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ukkeli.
Peterson throws out a counter right but Ukkeli avoids it with no problem.
The fighters circling - Ukkeli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Peterson misses with a looping left.
Peterson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ukkeli has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ukkeli takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ukkeli throws a jab when Peterson was well out of range.
Ukkeli throws a jab when Peterson was well out of range.
Peterson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ukkeli has time to react.
Ukkeli lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Peterson circles away quickly and effectively.
Ukkeli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ukkeli cracks a nice hook into Peterson's ribs.#T2#
Ukkeli with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ukkeli throws a hook to the side of Peterson's head but Peterson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Peterson moves out of range as Ukkeli strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Peterson.
A low kick from Ukkeli misses
and Peterson counters with a nice uppercut.
Peterson throws a head kick that misses.
Ukkeli misses with a leg kick
and Peterson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Peterson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Peterson throws a body punch but Ukkeli moves out of range.
Peterson tries to score with a low kick but Ukkeli moves his leg out of the way.
Peterson scores with a jab to the head.
Peterson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ukkeli to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good exchange - Peterson coming out on top.
A head kick from Peterson lands but Ukkeli takes it in his stride.
Ukkeli lands with a good body shot.#KD#
Ukkeli throws out a head kick that Peterson doesn't see coming - it connects and sends Peterson crashing to the mat face first! He's bounced up to his knees and is scrambling to get back to his feet and beat the count. He's up on 5 but still looks a bit groggy; will the referee allow it to continue??? He's taking a good look into Peterson's eyes and has decided to let it go on!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maximus Ukkeli takes that one as he scored multiple knockdowns. George Peterson was lucky to get out of the first round.
The cut man is working on George Peterson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Danga de danga de dang - Peterson scores with a four punch combination!
Ukkeli throws a body kick that misses.
Peterson blocks a head kick by Ukkeli.
Ukkeli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ukkeli looks to throw the jab but Peterson is out of range.
Ukkeli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Peterson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT#
That has opened up George Peterson's cut even more.
The fighters circling - Peterson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Crack! A monster head kick from Ukkeli and Peterson falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Ukkeli!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Maximus Ukkeli!
Our winner, Maximus Ukkeli, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Dynasty Fight Night 31
Date: Feb 28, 2018

#R1#
A lazy left from Spong finds it's target.
Ukkeli 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.
Spong tries a head kick but it misses.
Ukkeli takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick misses from Ukkeli.
Spong jabs Ukkeli to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Spong moves away from the strike by Ukkeli.
Ukkeli throws a hook but Spong avoids it easily.
Ukkeli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ukkeli takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Spong slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Spong is looking to clinch.
Spong looks to land a left hand but Ukkeli moved out of range nicely.
Ukkeli thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Spong if he has to take too many more of those.
Spong jabs Ukkeli to the body, keeping him at a distance.
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!
Spong scores with a jab. Ukkeli acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Spong tries to clinch up.
Ukkeli pushes Spong away with a front kick.
Ukkeli misses with a kick to the body.
Ukkeli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Decent striking displayed by Spong there.
Spong misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Spong.
Ukkeli checks the leg kick.
Ukkeli takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Spong chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ukkeli scores with a body shot.
Spong throws a head kick that misses.
Ukkeli misses with a wild body shot.
Ukkeli takes a swing at Spong's ribcage but misses.
Ukkeli connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ukkeli moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Alistair Spong has been cut.
Spong swinging wildly here.
Spong bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ukkeli's head.
Ukkeli misses with a two punch combination.
Ukkeli buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ukkeli looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ukkeli throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #T2#
Spong throws a sloppy head kick and Ukkeli moves out of range easily.
Ukkeli misses with a low kick.
Ukkeli misses with a head kick.
Spong digs a good hook to Ukkeli's body.
Spong lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ukkeli's sensitive parts.
Ukkeli takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ukkeli throws a low kick but Spong avoids it.
Ukkeli bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Spong connects with a solid leg kick.
Ukkeli throws a chopping leg kick but Spong manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ukkeli throws a hook but Spong blocks it.
Ukkeli ducks under a wild hook from Spong.
Ukkeli appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Spong misses with a double jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ukkeli moves out of range of the leg kick from Spong.#CL#
Spong closes the distance and pushes Ukkeli back into the ropes.
Spong misses with a punch to the body.
Spong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
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 Alistair Spong will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alistair Spong's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Ukkeli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spong connects with a solid leg kick.
Spong lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ukkeli tries to land a leg kick but Spong saw it coming and moves away.
A jab from Ukkeli misses.
Ukkeli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ukkeli with a nice cross.
Spong throws a series of punches but Ukkeli avoids them all with ease.
Ukkeli doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Alistair Spong is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spong. Ukkeli does a little dance to reset his feet.#KD2#
Ukkeli looks low and kicks high, catching Spong right on the side of the head, sending him crashing to the canvas! Will he be able to beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's already back to his feet and ready to go! Let's see if he's still with it!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD2#
Ukkeli drops a shoulder and throws a biiiig uppercut that drops Spong onto his butt! Spong pops straight back to his feet to convince the referee that he's OK to continue.
Alistair Spong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ukkeli lands a jab to Spong's midsection.
Ukkeli throws a body punch but Spong moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ukkeli.
Ukkeli on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ukkeli's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ukkeli looks to land a body kick but Spong moved away.
Spong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ukkeli.
A jab from Ukkeli misses. #T1#
Spong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ukkeli throws a chopping leg kick but Spong manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Spong tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ukkeli is able to avoid easily.
Spong on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CUT2#
Alistair Spong's cut is getting worse.
Spong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ukkeli is looking to slow Spong down with leg kicks.
Spong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spong is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Spong is looking to wear down Ukkeli with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Spong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ukkeli.
Ukkeli lands a jab to the head.
Spong slips a jab from Ukkeli.
Ukkeli misses with a lunging right hand
and Spong counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Spong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ukkeli manages to avoid it.
Ukkeli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ukkeli now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Spong moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ukkeli scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Spong.
Ukkeli is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T2#
Nice defenses there by Spong.
Spong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ukkeli throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Spong counters with a nice uppercut.
Spong throws a leg kick which misses Ukkeli's front leg but catches the back leg as Ukkeli tries to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Spong, as that shot connected. #CL#
Spong closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
A left hand lands to the body for Spong.
Spong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ukkeli with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Spong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ukkeli is defending well for now.
Ukkeli pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Spong on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Spong tries to land a knee to the head but Ukkeli blocks with his arms.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spong tries a body shot but Ukkeli blocks it.
Ukkeli pushes off an throws an elbow but Spong leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Spong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ukkeli is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maximus Ukkeli will take that one after putting his opponent down more than once in the round.
The cut man is working on Alistair Spong's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Spong with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Spong on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Spong throws a leg kick but Ukkeli sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Spong avoids the body shot from Ukkeli.
Ukkeli throws a series of punches but Spong moves out of range.
Ukkeli on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Spong looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ukkeli tried to score with a low kick but Spong checks it.
Ukkeli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spong.
Ukkeli is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ukkeli looks to land a left hand but Spong moved out of range nicely.
Spong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ukkeli misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ukkeli moves out of range of the body kick from Spong.
It seemed like Ukkeli was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ukkeli feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Spongs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Spong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ukkeli feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Spongs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ukkeli moves out of range of the body kick from Spong. #T1#
Spong lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ukkeli bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Spong's head backwards.
Ukkeli motions for Spong to come forward. Ukkeli throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Spong feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Spong dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ukkeli. That did some damage!
Ukkeli misses with a head kick.
Spong lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A jab from Ukkeli misses.
A head kick misses from Spong.
Ukkeli looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Spong throws a body shot but no joy.
Ukkeli throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ukkeli dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Spong. That did some damage!
Ukkeli swats away the attempt to clinch by Spong.
Ukkeli dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Spong. That did some damage!
Spong throws a body shot but no joy.
Ukkeli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spong feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ukkelis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T2#
Spong moves forwards but Ukkeli connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ukkeli misses with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ukkeli swats away the attempt to clinch by Spong.
Ukkeli throws a jab but it's blocked by Spong.
Spong moves out of range of the body kick.
Spong misses with a shot to the body #KD2#
and whilst Spong still has his hands down, Ukkeli counters with a perfectly aimed head kick that sends Spong crashing to the mat! Will he recover? 3,4,5,6,7 - he's back up! The referee looks into his eyes and asks him to walk forwards. He's going to allow this one to continue but will Spong be able to survive another onslaught?
Spong is looking to clinch but Ukkeli is avoiding it.
Spong misses with a head kick.
Spong thumps Ukkeli with a low kick.
Spong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ukkeli.
A head kick misses from Spong.
Ukkeli throws a lazy right hand but Spong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spong slips under a jab.#KD2#
Ukkeli throws out a head kick that Spong doesn't see coming - it connects and sends Spong crashing to the mat face first! He's bounced up to his knees and is scrambling to get back to his feet and beat the count. He's up on 5 but still looks a bit groggy; will the referee allow it to continue??? He's taking a good look into Spong's eyes and has decided to let it go on!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good work by Spong as he checks the leg kick.
Spong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maximus Ukkeli scored multiple knockdowns in that round, so has to take it.
The cut man is working on Alistair Spong's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Spong connects with the punch.
Ukkeli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spong.
Ukkeli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Ukkeli tries to get set, Spong tries to push him back and clinch up but Ukkeli manages to avoid the attempt.
Ukkeli lands a head shot.
Ukkeli throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Spong avoids a kick to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Spong. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Spong.
Ukkeli takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Spong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ukkeli loads up on a big right hand but Spong slips the punch.#CL#
Spong clinches with his opponent.
Ukkeli tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Spong tries to throw a body punch but Ukkeli avoids it by throwing Spong back against the ropes.
A short right from Spong.
Ukkeli tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Spong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Spong pushes Ukkeli back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. #T1#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Spong.
Alistair Spong has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ukkeli is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Spong tries to work over Ukkeli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spong digs a right hand underneath Ukkeli's ribcage. Ukkeli let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice left hand lands by Spong.
Spong misses with a knee to the head.
Spong with a knee to the head.
Ukkeli throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Spong scores a nice knee to the body.
Spong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Spong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Spong lands a hook that snaps the head of Ukkeli backwards.
Spong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ukkeli on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Spong is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ukkeli is keeping busy.
Spong pushes Ukkeli back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Spong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Spong digs a right hand underneath Ukkeli's ribcage. Ukkeli let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Spong gets through Ukkeli's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ukkeli looking to throw knees to the head but Spong is blocking nicely.
Spong landing knees to the body.
Spong lands a shoulder strike.
Spong scores with a hook to the body.
Spong lands with a right to the head.
Spong lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Spong.
Spong content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Spong lands a left hand.
Spong lands a hook that snaps the head of Ukkeli backwards.
Spong misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spong on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ukkeli tries to land knees in the clinch but Spong avoids the damage to the body.
Spong pushes Ukkeli back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spong trying to control the position but instead, Ukkeli has worked for underhooks and has pushed Spong into the ropes.
Spong tries to land a knee to the head but Ukkeli blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alistair Spong had his way with Maximus Ukkeli in that round.
The cut man is working on Alistair Spong's cut.
That's time! Spong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Ukkeli takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ukkeli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spong.
Ukkeli tries to work over Spong's front leg with a kick but Spong checks it.
A punch combination from Spong misses.
And Ukkeli responds with a good body kick, but Spong manages to step out the way in time.
Spong throws a hook but Ukkeli blocks it.
Ukkeli tries a quick counter leg kick but Spong is wise to it.
Ukkeli misses with a wild body shot.
Ukkeli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ukkeli swings for the body but Spong moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Ukkeli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ukkeli walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Spong checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ukkeli moves away from the strike by Spong.
Spong moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Spong here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ukkeli gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Spong.
Ukkeli misses with a straight right.
Ukkeli throws a leg kick that is checked
and Spong counters with a left to the body.
Ukkeli defending well as Spong loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
Ukkeli throws a knee to the head but misses.
Spong blocks an elbow strike from Ukkeli.
Spong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ukkeli on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ukkeli tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Spong scores with a shoulder strike.
Ukkeli misses with an elbow strike.
Spong scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ukkeli wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Spong misses with a knee to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Ukkeli just misses with a elbow thrown towards Spong's brow.
Ukkeli blocks an uppercut.
Spong tries to throw a body punch but Ukkeli avoids it by throwing Spong back against the ropes.
Ukkeli putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Spong in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Spong tries a body shot but Ukkeli blocks it.
Spong avoids a wild elbow strike from Ukkeli.
Spong tries to work over Ukkeli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Spong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ukkeli avoids it.
Ukkeli lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Spong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spong tries to throw a body punch but Ukkeli avoids it by throwing Spong back against the ropes.
Ukkeli tries to land knees in the clinch but Spong avoids the damage to the body.
Spong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Ukkeli pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ukkeli with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ukkeli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spong thuds a left hand into Ukkeli's body.
Spong fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ukkeli.
Spong digs a good body shot into Ukkeli's ribs.
Ukkeli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spong throws a sloppy head kick and Ukkeli moves out of range easily.
Spong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ukkeli stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Spong throws a leg kick which misses Ukkeli's front leg but catches the back leg as Ukkeli tries to avoid it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 44:47
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 44:47
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 44:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maximus Ukkeli!
Maximus Ukkeli thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Alistair Spong was interviewed post fight and said 'Damn, got caught napping.'.

Event: Dynasty Fight Night 29
Date: Feb 14, 2018

#R1#
Jab, jab by Traylor - just one landing.
Traylor misses with a straight left.
Traylor finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ukkeli is looking to slow Traylor down with leg kicks.
Traylor misses with an uppercut.
Traylor moves in looking to clinch but Ukkeli pushes him off.
Traylor moves out of range of the strikes.
Jab from Traylor.
Traylor misses with a kick to the body.
Traylor throws out a loose jab but Ukkeli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice shot by Ukkeli.
Ukkeli has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Jed's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Traylor throws a leg kick which misses Ukkeli's front leg but catches the back leg as Ukkeli tries to avoid it.
Slade Traylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ukkeli cracks Traylor with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Slade Traylor has been cut.
Ukkeli scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Traylor doesn't seem bothered though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Traylor tests Ukkeli's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Traylor misses the shot to the body.
Ukkeli takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ukkeli swings away with a body shot that misses
and Traylor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Traylor throws a body shot but no joy.
Ukkeli jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Traylor throws a half hearted mid kick.
As Traylor tries to get set, Ukkeli tries to push him back and clinch up but Traylor manages to avoid the attempt.
Traylor takes a swing at Ukkeli's ribcage but misses.
Traylor tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Ukkeli manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Traylor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ukkeli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Traylor manages to avoid it.
Ukkeli takes a swing at Traylor's ribcage but misses.
Traylor throws a hook but Ukkeli blocks it.
Ukkeli scores with a jab. Traylor acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ukkeli slips under a jab.
Traylor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ukkeli.
A little jabbing left from Traylor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ukkeli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Traylor.
Traylor 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.
Ukkeli checks the leg kick nicely there. #CL2#
Traylor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #KD#
Ukkeli has his opponent in a tight Thai clinch and unloads with a massive knee that drops Traylor to the canvas! Can Traylor beat the count? 3,4,5,6 and he's up... is he? Yes, he's up! The referee is taking a long look at him and he's going to allow it to continue!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Traylor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ukkeli lands the left hand.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Traylor. Ukkeli shrugs it off though.
Traylor throws a hook but Ukkeli blocks it.#T2#
Traylor digs a good body shot into Ukkeli's ribs.
Ukkeli swings for the body but Traylor moves out of range.
Traylor misses with a left hand
and Ukkeli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
That has opened up Slade Traylor's cut even more.
Traylor loads up on a big right hand but Ukkeli slips the punch.
Ukkeli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Traylor.
Traylor tries to close the distance and clinch but Ukkeli swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Traylor moves out of range of the leg kick from Ukkeli.
Traylor throws out a counter right but Ukkeli avoids it with no problem.
Traylor goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Traylor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Traylor misses with an uppercut.
Ukkeli throws a big shot that misses.
Ukkeli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Traylor manages to avoid it.
Traylor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Traylor loads up on a big right hand but Ukkeli slips the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Traylor lands with a nice body punch.
Ukkeli throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Traylor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ukkeli throws a switch kick that catches Traylor on the top of the head and drops him to the canvas! Traylor looks hurt - I'm not sure he's going to get back up! The referee starts the count but calls it off at seven as Traylor flops around on the canvas, clearly in no position to continue! This fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Maximus Ukkeli!
A relieved looking Maximus Ukkeli 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: Dynasty 31
Date: Jan 27, 2018

#R1#
Ukkeli throws a hook but Spong avoids it easily.
Spong swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ukkeli counters with a nice body shot.
Spong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Spong walks into a straight right hand from Ukkeli.
Ukkeli is looking to land body kicks.
Nice defenses there by Ukkeli.
Ukkeli avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ukkeli misses with an uppercut. Spong saw that one coming.
Ukkeli throws a leg kick that is checked
and Spong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Spong misses its intended target.
Ukkeli walks into a left hand.
Spong misses with a few strikes there.
A clash of legs there as Spong blocks the low kick.
Ukkeli misses with a body shot
and Spong counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ukkeli.
Ukkeli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spong was well out of range. Poor timing from Ukkeli.
Ukkeli scores with a jab to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Alistair Spong has been cut.
Ukkeli swings for the body but Spong moves out of range.
Ukkeli slips under a jab from Spong.
Ukkeli tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Ukkeli misses with a low kick.
Ukkeli lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick misses from Ukkeli.
Ukkeli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spong connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ukkeli momentarily.
Ukkeli throws a low kick but Spong avoids it.
Ukkeli pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ukkeli plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ukkeli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spong was well out of range. Poor timing from Ukkeli.
Spong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ukkeli.
Spong with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ukkeli 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.
Ukkeli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Ukkeli. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ukkeli.
A thudding body kick lands there by Spong!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spong throws a leg kick but Ukkeli moved away.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Ukkeli. Spong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ukkeli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spong. #CL#
Spong clinches up with Ukkeli and pushes him back against the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ukkeli is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Spong is defending well for now.
Spong trying to land knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Ukkeli just misses with a elbow thrown towards Spong's brow.
Spong throws a punch but it's blocked by Ukkeli.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ukkeli as Spong tries to tie him up.
Spong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ukkeli is defending well for now.#BC2#
Ukkeli manages to break the clinch.
Spong misses the jab.
Ukkeli lands a nice shot to the body.
Ukkeli is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Spong rather than just go for the knockout.
Ukkeli scores with a sloppy right hand. Spong should have avoided that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ukkeli cracks the inside of Spong's front leg.
Ukkeli swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ukkeli misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Spong instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Maximus Ukkeli will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alistair Spong's cut.
That's time! Spong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Ukkeli lands an overhand right.
Ukkeli scores with a head kick. Spong tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Spong checks a leg kick.
Ukkeli just misses with a punch to the body.
Ukkeli throws a sloppy head kick and Spong moves out of range easily.
Maximus Ukkeli seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ukkeli moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Spong scores with a leg kick.
Spong blocks a low kick nicely.
Good leg kick by Ukkeli there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Good work by Spong as he checks the leg kick.
Spong 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.
Spong chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ukkeli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ukkeli tries a head kick but it misses.
Spong throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Spong attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ukkeli throws a hook to the side of Spong's head but Spong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
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!
Ukkeli fakes the leg kick and cracks Spong in the body.
Ukkeli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Spong goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Spong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ukkeli.
Alistair Spong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ukkeli tries a head kick but it misses.
Ukkeli checks a leg kick nicely.
Spong fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Spong.
Ukkeli scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A combination from Ukkeli does no damage.
It looked like Spong was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ukkeli.
Ukkeli has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ukkeli looks to land a body kick but Spong moved away.
A little feinted left hand from Spong on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spong. Ukkeli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spong works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice straight punches there by Spong. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Spong.
Ukkeli throws a low kick but Spong avoids it.
Spong misses with a hook.
Ukkeli throws a lazy right hand but Spong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spong takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ukkeli scores with a jab to the body.
Spong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ukkeli.#T2#
Spong tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Ukkeli manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Spong finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ukkeli.
Spong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ukkeli shapes to counter with a head kick.
Ukkeli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spong lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ukkeli takes a step back to recover.
Spong checks a leg kick nicely.
Ukkeli throws a lazy right hand but Spong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spong is looking for a counter combo.
Ukkeli lands a nice hook to Spong's body. Spong takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Spong cracks Ukkeli with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Ukkeli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Ukkeli backs away, Spong returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Spong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ukkeli throws a big counter head kick but Spong avoids it with no problem.
Spong thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ukkeli if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spong thuds his right hand into Ukkeli's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Spong throws a front kick aimed at Ukkeli's knee but Ukkeli avoids it well.
Spong connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ukkeli momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Spong.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maximus Ukkeli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alistair Spong's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Spong scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ukkeli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spong.
Spong works Ukkeli's body with a nice hook.
Ukkeli bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ukkeli wants to land a leg kick but Spong is out of range.
Spong half committed to a counter leg kick.
Spong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A jab from Ukkeli does it's job there.
Ukkeli comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Spong misses with a hook.
Ukkeli lands a head kick!
Spong turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ukkeli takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Spong avoids the head kick by Ukkeli.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Spong slips under a jab.
Ukkeli misses with an uppercut. Spong saw that one coming.
Spong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ukkeli finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#T1#
Ukkeli misses with a body kick.
Spong cracks a nice hook into Ukkeli's ribs.
Spong scores with a sloppy right hand. Ukkeli should have avoided that one.
Ukkeli lands a head kick!
Ukkeli fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ukkeli avoids the body shot from Spong.
Spong tries to clinch up but Ukkeli circles away and keeps his distance.
Ukkeli tries to score with a low kick but Spong moves his leg out of the way.
Spong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ukkeli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
Alistair Spong's cut is getting worse.
Spong lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Spong checks a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Spong, right into the meat.
Spong is looking to clinch.
Spong lands with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spong lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Spong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
Ukkeli ducks right into an uppercut from Spong.
Ukkeli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spong manages to avoid it.
Spong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ukkeli.
Ukkeli misses with a body shot.
Ukkeli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spong.
Spong attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Spong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ukkeli looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Spong throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Spong throws a low kick but Ukkeli avoids it.
Spong blocks a jab.
Spong throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ukkeli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spong.
Spong misses with a hook. Ukkeli ducked under it nicely.
Ukkeli scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spong finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Spong misses with an uppercut. Ukkeli saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Maximus Ukkeli just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Alistair Spong's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Spong lands a jab to Ukkeli's midsection.
Ukkeli moves out of range as Spong strikes.
Ukkeli misses with a straight left.
Spong fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ukkeli has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Good standup being displayed there by Spong as he connects with a hook.
Spong thumps Ukkeli with a low kick.
Spong misses with an uppercut.
Spong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spong tries a head kick but it misses.
As Spong backs off Ukkeli throws a huge counter combo but Spong manages to avoid it all.
Ukkeli throws a right hand that misses
and Spong counters with a nice uppercut.
Ukkeli dodges the punch combination from Spong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Spong, right into the meat.
Ukkeli lets loose with a powerful body kick. Spong will feel that in the morning.
Ukkeli throws a low kick but Spong moves out of range easily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ukkeli.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ukkeli connects with a right hand. Spong shakes it off.#T1#
Ukkeli scores with a nice right hand.
Spong staying out of range there.
Ukkeli misses with a few strikes there.
Spong moves out of range as Ukkeli strikes.
A lazy left from Ukkeli finds it's target.
Ukkeli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Some bone on bone action there as Ukkeli checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ukkeli connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ukkeli circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ukkeli's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Spong is looking to slow Ukkeli down with leg kicks.
Ukkeli's jab looks to have found its range, popping Spong under the eye.#ROC2#
Spong is rocked!
Spong walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Maximus Ukkeli!
Maximus Ukkeli decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Alistair Spong had this to say: 'Damn, got caught napping.'.

Event: Dynasty Fight Night 22
Date: Dec 27, 2017

#R1#
Ukkeli lands a glancing blow to the side of Ramasotti's head.
Ramasotti tries to clinch up but Ukkeli circles away and keeps his distance.
A little jabbing left from Ukkeli on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ramasotti throws a looping overhand right but Ukkeli ducks down to avoid it.
Jab from Ukkeli.
Ukkeli takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ukkeli lands with a nice body punch.
Ramasotti is looking to clinch but Ukkeli is avoiding it.
Ramasotti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ramasotti throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL2#
Ukkeli instigates a clinch.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Ukkeli throws an elbow but misses.
Ukkeli is trying to push Ramasotti away but Ramasotti has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
A knee to the head by Ukkeli.
Ukkeli tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ukkeli crunches a lovely knee into Ramasotti's ribcage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ukkeli lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ukkeli scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ukkeli tries a knee to the head but Ramasotti blocks it. #T1##BC2#
Ukkeli breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ukkeli keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ukkeli 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.
Ramasotti is looking to clinch.
Maximus Ukkeli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramasotti moves away from the strike by Ukkeli.
A head kick misses from Ukkeli.
Ramasotti with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Both fighters circling a little - Ukkeli finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ukkeli jabs Ramasotti right on the nose. Ramasotti blinks but takes it well.
Ukkeli tries to clinch but Ramasotti is having none of it.
Ramasotti walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Maximus Ukkeli!
A victorious Maximus Ukkeli thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Dynasty GP Finals
Date: Dec 10, 2017

#R1#
Spong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ukkeli works over Spong's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Alistair Spong has been cut.
The fighters circling - Spong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ukkeli circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ukkeli throws a wild body kick that Spong sees coming a mile off.
Ukkeli 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.
Spong has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ukkeli.
Alistair Spong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spong paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ukkeli feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Spong's calf.
Ukkeli throws a head kick that half lands.
Spong checks a leg kick.
Ukkeli attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Spong works Ukkeli's body with a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ukkeli scores with a push kick.
Spong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ukkeli.
Spong is looking to counter punch.
Ukkeli feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Spong's calf.
Spong ducks under a wild hook from Ukkeli.
Spong throws a leg kick which misses Ukkeli's front leg but catches the back leg as Ukkeli tries to avoid it.
Spong blocks a head kick by Ukkeli.
Ukkeli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Ukkeli throws a push kick but Spong slaps the foot to one side.
Spong misses with a wild body shot.
Ukkeli flicks out a counter leg kick but Spong steps away.
Spong throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ukkeli.
Spong lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ukkeli looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Spong throws a push kick but Ukkeli slaps the foot to one side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ukkeli! But no joy.
Good standup being displayed there by Spong as he connects with a hook.
Spong avoids the head kick by Ukkeli.
Spong wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Spong lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ukkeli takes a step back to recover. #CL#
Spong closes the distance and clinches.
Ukkeli blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Spong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Knees to the body from Spong.
Spong throws a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spong lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Ukkeli is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Spong is defending well for now.
Ukkeli on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Spong will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ukkeli up against the ropes.#T2#
Ukkeli throws a knee to the head but misses.
Spong working aggressively here.
Spong looking to throw knees to the head but Ukkeli is blocking nicely.
Spong tries to throw a body punch but Ukkeli avoids it by throwing Spong back against the ropes.
Spong struggles to land a body shot inside as Ukkeli controls his hands.
Spong throws a knee to the head but misses.
Spong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ukkeli throws a knee to the head but misses.
Spong scores with a hook to the body.
Spong stalling in the clinch but Ukkeli improves position.
Ukkeli is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Spong is defending well for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spong takes a knee right on the jaw!
A short left from Spong.
Spong misses with a body punch.
Ukkeli looking to throw knees to the head but Spong is blocking nicely.
Spong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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 Alistair Spong will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alistair Spong's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Ukkeli misses with a low kick.
Spong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Spong closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Ukkeli working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Ukkeli pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That kick from Spong tenderised Ukkeli's leg. Ukkeli is trying to keep his angry face on.
Spong tries to clinch there but Ukkeli circles away.
Ukkeli is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Ukkeli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spong.
Spong lands a leg kick that knocks Ukkeli off balance momentarily.
Ukkeli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spong misses with a leg kick
and Ukkeli counters with a slapping leg kick.
Spong throws a push kick but Ukkeli slaps the foot to one side.
Ukkeli misses with a head kick.
Ukkeli blocks a jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Ukkeli misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ukkeli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spong.
Ukkeli finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ukkeli walks into a jab.
Ukkeli throws out a leg kick but Spong moves out of range and Ukkeli only half commits.
Spong throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Spong darts in and clinches Ukkeli up against the ropes.#T1#
Spong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ukkeli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spong.
A left hand lands to the body for Ukkeli.
Ukkeli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Spong obliges.
Alistair Spong has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ukkeli is breathing heavily.
Spong scores with a shoulder strike.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Spong here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Spong tries a knee to the head but Ukkeli blocks it.
Ukkeli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ukkeli has had enough of the clinch but Spong keeps him there for the moment.
Spong tries a body shot but Ukkeli blocks it.
Ukkeli pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Spong swings wildly with an uppercut but Ukkeli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ukkeli landing knees to the head.
Spong prevents Ukkeli from breaking the clinch.
Spong digs a right hand underneath Ukkeli's ribcage. Ukkeli let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Spong lands an uppercut.#T2#
Spong pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Spong scores with a shot to the side of Ukkeli's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ukkeli takes a shot to the head.
Ukkeli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ukkeli tries to break the clinch but Spong is controlling the position.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ukkeli throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ukkeli throws a punch but it's blocked by Spong.
Spong pushes Ukkeli back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Spong.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Ukkeli throws an elbow but misses.
Ukkeli's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Spong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ukkeli's elbow.
Ukkeli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ukkeli can do to turn this around?
Spong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Spong.
Spong lands a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alistair Spong dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alistair Spong's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Spong punishes Ukkeli's body with a nice straight punch.
Spong scores with a sloppy right hand. Ukkeli should have avoided that one.
Spong takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A big left from Ukkeli misses.
Spong misses with an uppercut.
Spong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ukkeli.
Ukkeli fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ukkeli closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Spong blocks a head kick by Ukkeli.
Spong throws a quick counter kick to the body but Ukkeli avoids it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Spong.
Spong avoids the head kick by Ukkeli.
Ukkeli motions for Spong to come forward. Ukkeli throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Spong connects with an inside leg kick.
Ukkeli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spong was well out of range. Poor timing from Ukkeli.
Spong appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ukkeli takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ukkeli slips a jab from Spong.
Ukkeli takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Spong cracks Ukkeli with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.#T1#
Spong scores with a body shot.
Ukkeli circles away from the clinch attempt.
Spong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spong throws a nice outside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spong. Ukkeli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spong scoring well with a low kick there.
Spong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ukkeli moves away.
Spong throws a looping overhand right but Ukkeli ducks down to avoid it.
Spong checks the leg kick.
A slow jab from Ukkeli misses its intended target.
Ukkeli throws a shot from downtown. Spong moves away and avoids it.
Spong throws a shot to the body.
Spong fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ukkeli fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Spong is out of range.
Spong moves out of range of the leg kick from Ukkeli.
Ukkeli lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Spong lands a leg kick that knocks Ukkeli off balance momentarily.#T2#
Spong sizes up Ukkeli with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ukkeli catches Spong with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Spong feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ukkelis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ukkeli fails with an attempt to clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Spong as he connects with a hook.
Ukkeli misses with a leg kick.
Spong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ukkeli.
Spong throws a head kick that misses.
Spong throws a head kick but Ukkeli moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ukkeli! But no joy.
Spong misses with a straight left.
Ukkeli gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Spong catches Ukkeli with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ukkeli looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Spong throws a jab when Ukkeli was well out of range.
Ukkeli throws out a counter right but Spong avoids it with no problem.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ukkeli falls off balance throwing a combination
and Spong counters with a right hand to the body.
Spong wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alistair Spong clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Alistair Spong's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Ukkeli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spong throws a right hand that misses
and Ukkeli counters with a nice body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spong. Ukkeli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Ukkeli.
Spong tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Ukkeli manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ukkeli, as that shot connected.
A swing and a miss from Spong.
Ukkeli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spong lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ukkeli throws a jab when Spong was well out of range.
Ukkeli tries to clinch but Spong is having none of it.
Spong lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Spong gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ukkeli tries to land a knee to the head but Spong blocks with his arms.
Spong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ukkeli connects with a knee to the head.
Spong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Spong lands a body punch.
Ukkeli is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Spong is working Ukkeli over against the ropes.
Spong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ukkeli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spong scores with a nice hook to the head.
Spong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Spong misses with a body punch.
Ukkeli's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A short right from Spong on the inside.
Spong struggles to land a body shot inside as Ukkeli controls his hands.
Spong lands a left hand.
Spong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ukkeli.
Spong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spong misses with a punch on the inside.
Ukkeli tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Spong throws a knee to the head but misses.
Spong utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spong connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ukkeli's face. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Spong fails to land.
A short body shot lands from Spong as the two fighters clinch.
Spong lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT#
It looks like Maximus Ukkeli has been cut.
Ukkeli's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Spong lands a knee to the head.
Ukkeli's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Spong lands a right hand.
Spong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Spong lands a body shot in the clinch.
Spong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spong.
Ukkeli tries to break the clinch but Spong is controlling the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC#
Ukkeli is rocked!#KD#
Spong creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Ukkeli crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5, yes, he's made it back to his feet. He seems OK so it looks like we're going to continue!
Ukkeli is still on wobbly legs! Can Spong finish him?#CL#
Spong fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ukkeli, pushing him back against the ropes.
Spong tries a knee to the head but Ukkeli blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alistair Spong takes the final round due to the solitary knockdown.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Ukkeli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ukkeli seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Spong darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Spong clinches with his opponent.
Ukkeli lands a knee to the head.
Ukkeli misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Spong.
A nice left hand lands by Ukkeli.
Ukkeli tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ukkeli unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Spong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ukkeli's elbow.
Ukkeli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ukkeli lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ukkeli lands a nice elbow.
Spong misses with a body punch.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Ukkeli scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ukkeli tries to land a knee to the head but Spong blocks with his arms.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ukkeli.
Ukkeli gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #BC2#
Ukkeli manages to break the clinch. #T1#
Ukkeli lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Spong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ukkeli.
Alistair Spong is winning the standup battle so far.
Ukkeli lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Spong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ukkeli throws a fast counter high kick but Spong manages to duck under it in time.
Ukkeli buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ukkeli throws a leg kick but Spong checks it.
Ukkeli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spong.
Alistair Spong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A nice combination there by Spong.
Ukkeli looks to land a right hand but Spong moved out of range.
Spong misses with a double jab
and Ukkeli counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Spong blocks a low kick nicely.
Spong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spong wants to clinch up but Ukkeli keeps it at a distance.
Spong tries to clinch up but Ukkeli circles away and keeps his distance.
Ukkeli throws out a counter right but Spong avoids it with no problem.
Maximus Ukkeli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ukkeli throws a jab when Spong was well out of range.
Ukkeli throws a head kick that misses.
Ukkeli chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ukkeli lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A bone on bone clash there as Spong blocks the leg kick.
Spong jabs at Ukkeli's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ukkeli. Spong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spong connects with a leg kick. Ukkeli looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Spong misses with a wild body shot.
Ukkeli lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Spong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spong backing away here, and Ukkeli unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ukkeli looks to throw the jab but Spong is out of range. #CL#
Spong moves into the clinch.
Ukkeli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Ukkeli escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ukkeli bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ukkeli tests Spong's chin there with a solid looking shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maximus Ukkeli comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Spong has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 49:45
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 49:45
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 49:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alistair Spong!
Alistair Spong looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'You even said you'd kill somebody didn't ya? I killed 2 people dog, so what that make me? It should tell you I go the extra mile just to do you homie. See when those lights go on, it's time for people like me to stand up, and we make people like you break. So do yourselves a favor man, and stay away'.

Event: Dynasty Fight Night 17
Date: Nov 22, 2017

#R1#
Spong lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ukkeli's sensitive parts.
Ukkeli takes a swing at Spong's ribcage but misses.
Ukkeli looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ukkeli throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Spong scores with a sloppy right hand. Ukkeli should have avoided that one.
Spong misses with a straight right.
Ukkeli 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.#CL#
Spong closes the distance and clinches.
Spong blocks an elbow strike from Ukkeli.
Spong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ukkeli's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spong.
Ukkeli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ukkeli misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Spong.
Spong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ukkeli pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.#BC2#
Ukkeli breaks the clinch.
Ukkeli tries a head kick but it misses.
Ukkeli finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Spong misses with a body shot.
Ukkeli throws a body punch but Spong moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Ukkeli blocks the low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spong looks to land a right hand but Ukkeli moved out of range.
Ukkeli throws a hook to the side of Spong's head but Spong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1##CL#
Spong pushes Ukkeli up against the ropes in a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Ukkeli just misses with a elbow thrown towards Spong's brow.
Spong misses with a punch on the inside.
Spong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ukkeli avoids it.
Ukkeli blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ukkeli misses with a knee strike.
Ukkeli takes a shot to the head.
Spong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ukkeli blocks a body shot from Spong.
Spong trying to stall but Ukkeli improves his position.
Spong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Spong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spong.
Spong can't find room to land a body shot as Ukkeli controls the action.
Ukkeli is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Spong is keeping busy.
Ukkeli creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ukkeli scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ukkeli is leaning against Spong and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2##BC2#
Ukkeli pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ukkeli swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Spong.#CUT2#
It looks like Alistair Spong has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spong misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ukkeli! But no joy.
Spong throws a chopping leg kick but Ukkeli manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ukkeli looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Spong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ukkeli manages to avoid it.
Spong connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ukkeli. Ukkeli circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Spong listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Spong. Those never looked like landing.
Spong tries to clinch there but Ukkeli circles away.
Ukkeli throws the left hand but Spong avoids the punch easily.
Ukkeli connects with a crisp jab.
Alistair Spong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ukkeli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spong.#CL#
Spong forces Ukkeli back against the ropes and clinches.
Ukkeli lands a shot to the body.
Spong throws a punch but it's blocked by Ukkeli.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spong misses with the head strike.
Ukkeli misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Spong.
Spong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Spong lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alistair Spong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alistair Spong's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Spong gets tackled into the ropes by Ukkeli. Ukkeli maintains the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Spong.
Spong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ukkeli can do to turn this around?
A head punch on the inside from Spong fails to land.
Spong misses with the head strike.
Spong managing to block the knees to the body from Ukkeli.
Spong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spong.
Spong gets through Ukkeli's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ukkeli with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ukkeli tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Spong avoids it.
Spong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ukkeli misses with a knee to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spong.
Ukkeli misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ukkeli obliges.
Ukkeli lands an elbow inside that Spong shrugs off.
Spong misses with some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ukkeli tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Spong avoids it.
Spong throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ukkeli landing some nice looking knees to the body. #T1#
Ukkeli with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Ukkeli manages to break the clinch.
Ukkeli keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A solid body kick from Ukkeli.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ukkeli misses with a body shot.
Ukkeli tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Spong is able to avoid easily.
Spong misses with a low kick.
Ukkeli fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Spong.
Ukkeli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spong bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ukkeli's head.
Ukkeli misses with a hook.
Ukkeli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spong.
Spong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Spong.
Ukkeli replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Spong blocks it well.
Spong is looking to clinch but Ukkeli is avoiding it. #T2#
Spong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Spong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ukkeli.
Ukkeli avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ukkeli circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ukkeli bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Spong.
Spong slips under a jab from Ukkeli.
Spong wants to clinch up but Ukkeli keeps it at a distance.
Spong is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Spong keeps the fight on the outside.
Ukkeli slips under a jab.
Spong looks to score with a jab to the body but Ukkeli is just out of range.
Ukkeli appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Spong stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Spong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ukkeli.
It looked like Spong was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ukkeli throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Spong on the side of the head.
Ukkeli checks a low kick from Spong.
Spong takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ukkeli throws a push kick but Spong slaps the foot to one side.
Maximus Ukkeli seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ukkeli lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Spong circles away quickly and effectively.
Spong is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ukkeli.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maximus Ukkeli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alistair Spong's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ukkeli takes one to the chin there.
Spong lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ukkeli throws a body punch but Spong moves out of range.
Ukkeli throws an overhand right that lands on Spong's shoulder, as Spong tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Spong takes the fight into the clinch.
Ukkeli lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Spong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ukkeli lands an elbow inside.
Ukkeli creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Spong's defenses.
Ukkeli misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Spong.
Spong takes a knee right on the jaw!
Spong managing to block the knees to the body from Ukkeli.
Spong struggles to land a body shot inside as Ukkeli controls his hands.
Spong lands a hook that snaps the head of Ukkeli backwards.
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!
Spong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ukkeli blocking some punches.
Spong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spong tries to work over Ukkeli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Spong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ukkeli.
Ukkeli on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ukkeli tries a knee to the head but Spong blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ukkeli.
Spong managing to block the knees to the body from Ukkeli.
Spong keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ukkeli's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Ukkeli breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spong throws a leg kick which misses Ukkeli's front leg but catches the back leg as Ukkeli tries to avoid it.
Ukkeli takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ukkeli throws a head kick that misses.
Spong dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ukkeli. That did some damage!
Ukkeli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spong.
Ukkeli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spong wants to clinch up but Ukkeli keeps it at a distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Spong.
Ukkeli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spong sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Ukkeli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Ukkeli.
Spong fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ukkeli just manages to avoid it.
Ukkeli throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Spong throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ukkeli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spong.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Spong closes the distance and pushes Ukkeli back into the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ukkeli.
Spong is working Ukkeli over against the ropes.
Spong gets through Ukkeli's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ukkeli lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #BC2#
Ukkeli escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ukkeli.
Ukkeli attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A head kick misses from Ukkeli.
Ukkeli connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Spong momentarily.
Spong throws a nice outside leg kick.
Spong avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ukkeli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Alistair Spong.
I think Spong has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: Dynasty 19
Date: Nov 04, 2017

#R1#
A head kick misses from Ukkeli.
Suri throws a half hearted mid kick.
Suri showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ukkeli.
Suri walks into a jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Sher Shah Suri has been cut.
Ukkeli looks to land a right hand but Suri moved out of range.
Suri scores with a kick to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Suri.
Suri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ukkeli moves away.
Suri scores with a sloppy right hand. Ukkeli should have avoided that one.
Suri avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ukkeli misses with a wild body shot.
Ukkeli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Suri definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ukkeli.
Suri really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Suri misses with a right hand
and Ukkeli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suri scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
Ukkeli has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ukkeli there as he acknowledges the shot.
Suri throws a nice inside leg kick. #KD#
Suri lands a head kick that bluckles Ukkeli and drops him to the canvas. He's still conscious but it looks like it's going to take him the full 10 seconds to get back his senses! He's up on 9 and seems to be just about OK to continue.... the referee agrees and we're back to the action with Suri no doubt looking to push for a finish!#CUT#
It looks like Maximus Ukkeli has been cut.
Ukkeli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Suri was well out of range. Poor timing from Ukkeli.
Suri swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Suri walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ukkeli checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #CL2#
Ukkeli closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ukkeli.
Suri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Suri scores with a shot to the side of Ukkeli's head.
Ukkeli taking a breather. #BC2#
Ukkeli's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ukkeli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ukkeli throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #CL2#
Ukkeli pushes Suri up against the ropes in a clinch.
Suri wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Suri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ukkeli.
Suri lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ukkeli backwards.
Ukkeli looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ukkeli working aggressively here.
Suri lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Ukkeli is trying to maintain a safe position but Suri gets an underhook and turns Ukkeli into the ropes.
Suri doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Ukkeli manages to break the clinch.
Suri throws a low kick, looking for Ukkeli's leg but Ukkeli calmly moves out of range.
Suri connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That kick from Suri tenderised Ukkeli's leg. Ukkeli is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ukkeli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Suri.
Suri connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ukkeli, right into the meat.
Suri stuns Ukkeli with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Suri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ukkeli.
Suri was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sher Shah Suri should take that round, based on the knockdown.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Suri ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ukkeli 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 Suri has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Suri and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ukkeli misses with a body kick.
Maximus Ukkeli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suri scores with a punch to the head.
Ukkeli throws a head kick but Suri moves out of range.
Ukkeli thuds his right hand into Suri's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL2#
Ukkeli clinches up with Suri and pushes him back against the ropes.
Ukkeli misses with an elbow strike.
Suri blocks an elbow strike.
Ukkeli gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Suri struggles to land a body shot inside as Ukkeli controls his hands. #BC#
Suri breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot lands for Ukkeli.
Ukkeli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suri lunges at Ukkeli with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ukkeli's hand.
Suri throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ukkeli throws a leg kick but Suri moved away.#T1#
An inside leg kick lands from Suri.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ukkeli.
Ukkeli takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ukkeli lets loose with a powerful body kick. Suri will feel that in the morning.
A head kick misses from Suri.
Ukkeli blocks the body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Ukkeli.
Ukkeli fails to land with a series of punches.
Suri is looking to counter with a body kick.#CL2#
Ukkeli drives through and clinches with Suri against the ropes. #BC#
Suri breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Suri avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Suri gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ukkeli.
Suri lands a lovely overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Suri takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Suri pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ukkeli looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Ukkeli feints and then cracks Suri's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Suri down.
Ukkeli moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ukkeli blocks a low kick nicely.
Ukkeli tries a quick counter leg kick but Suri is wise to it.
Suri checks a leg kick.
Suri moves out of range of the body kick from Ukkeli.
Suri takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ukkeli turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Suri looks to score with a jab to the body but Ukkeli is just out of range.
Ukkeli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ukkeli tries to work over Suri's front leg with a kick but Suri checks it.
Suri is looking to counter punch.
Suri wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Suri throws a hook but Ukkeli avoids it easily.
Sher Shah Suri is winning the standup battle so far.
Suri catches Ukkeli with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Suri scores with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maximus Ukkeli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Ukkeli doesn't manage to clinch there - Suri circles away.
Ukkeli looks to land a left hand but Suri moved out of range nicely.
Suri scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Suri with a nice cross.
Suri connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ukkeli's hands.
Ukkeli throws a hook to the side of Suri's head but Suri sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ukkeli takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ukkeli throws a body shot but no joy.
Ukkeli tries to land a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Suri is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Suri throws a front kick aimed at Ukkeli's knee but Ukkeli avoids it well.
Suri looks to score with a jab to the body but Ukkeli is just out of range.
Suri is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ukkeli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Suri.
Ukkeli avoids the body shot from Suri.
The fighters circle momentarily. Suri darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Suri lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ukkeli looks for the body kick but Suri saw that one coming. #T1#
Ukkeli throws a wild body kick that Suri sees coming a mile off.
A good leg kick by Suri.
Ukkeli is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Good work by Ukkeli as he checks the leg kick.
Ukkeli scores with a jab to the body.
Suri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ukkeli manages to avoid it.
Suri slips under a jab from Ukkeli.
Suri looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ukkeli misses with an uppercut.
Ukkeli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ukkeli pushes Suri away with a front kick.
Ukkeli slips under a jab from Suri.
Ukkeli feints a counter leg kick.
Ukkeli misses with a hook. Suri ducked under it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Suri misses the target.
Suri misses with a body shot.
Suri slips a jab from Ukkeli.
Suri appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T2#
Suri misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Ukkeli to counter with a crisp jab.
Suri tries to land a body kick
and Ukkeli counters with a body kick that stops Suri in his tracks momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Suri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ukkeli.
Suri throws a front kick aimed at Ukkeli's knee but Ukkeli avoids it well.
Suri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ukkeli moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ukkeli throws out a leg kick but Suri moves out of range and Ukkeli only half commits.
Ukkeli throws a nice head kick!
Ukkeli misses with a low kick.
Suri scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ukkeli in his tracks.
Ukkeli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Suri throws out the jab.
Ukkeli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Suri works over Ukkeli's head and body with a nice combination.
Ukkeli is looking to clinch.
Ukkeli digs a good body shot into Suri's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Sher Shah Suri did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
A lazy left from Suri finds it's target.
Ukkeli throws a hook but Suri avoids it easily.
Suri connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Suri defending well as Ukkeli loads up on a big left hand.
Nice body kick there by Ukkeli.
Ukkeli throws a body kick that misses.
Suri appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ukkeli tries to move into range but Suri moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ukkeli misses with a hook. Suri ducked under it nicely.
Ukkeli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suri.
Suri throws a combination. Ukkeli tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ukkeli throws a right and a left that both miss.
Suri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Suri misses the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Ukkeli misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suri wants to slow Ukkeli down by chopping away at his legs.
Ukkeli throws out a counter right but Suri avoids it with no problem.
Nice cross by Ukkeli.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Suri misses the target.
Ukkeli lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ukkeli.
That kick from Suri tenderised Ukkeli's leg. Ukkeli is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ukkeli walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Suri checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A jab lands there for Suri.
Suri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ukkeli moves away.
Ukkeli's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ukkeli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Suri moves away.
Suri missing with a left hand there. Ukkeli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ukkeli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A shot to the liver by Ukkeli. Beautiful body shot.
Ukkeli tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ukkeli takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Suri throws an off balance right hand
and Ukkeli counters with a slapping leg kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Ukkeli displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
An inside leg kick lands from Ukkeli.
Suri lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Suri misses the target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Suri.
Suri keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ukkeli.
Ukkeli tries to close the distance and clinch up but Suri swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ukkeli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Suri manages to avoid it.
Suri has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ukkeli.
A jab from Suri does it's job there.
Ukkeli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ukkeli has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Suri shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Suri slips a jab from Ukkeli.
Ukkeli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
You can see that Ukkeli has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Ukkeli throws a lazy right hand but Suri sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Maximus Ukkeli will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Suri fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ukkeli.
Suri slips a jab from Ukkeli.
Suri will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
The crowd cheers as Ukkeli lands an impressive looking overhand right. Suri doesn't seem phased though.#CL2#
Ukkeli moves into range and clinches up with Suri.
Suri dodges an elbow strike from Ukkeli.
Ukkeli scores with a nice hook to the head.
Suri tries to throw a body punch but Ukkeli avoids it by throwing Suri back against the ropes.
Ukkeli looking to slow down the pace here.
Suri throws a punch but it's blocked by Ukkeli.
A knee to the head by Ukkeli.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ukkeli crunches a lovely knee into Suri's ribcage.
Suri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Suri wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Suri struggles to land a body shot inside as Ukkeli controls his hands.
Suri swings wildly with an uppercut but Ukkeli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#T1#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Suri swings wildly with an uppercut but Ukkeli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Suri takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ukkeli lands an elbow inside.
Ukkeli tries a knee to the head but Suri blocks it.
Ukkeli pushes off an throws an elbow but Suri leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Ukkeli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Suri's elbow. #BC#
Suri's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ukkeli throws a looping overhand right but Suri ducks down to avoid it.
Suri connects with an inside leg kick.
Ukkeli throws a body kick that misses.
Ukkeli takes a swing at Suri's ribcage but misses.
Suri thinks about countering with a body kick.
Suri pushes Ukkeli away with a front kick.
Ukkeli has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Suri.#T2#
Ukkeli on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Suri attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ukkeli takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ukkeli pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Suri misses with a straight left.
Suri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Suri ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Suri keeps the fight on the outside.
Ukkeli takes one to the side of the head.
Ukkeli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Suri.
Suri tries a head kick but it misses.
Suri buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Suri misses the target.
Suri blocks a low kick nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sher Shah Suri.
I think Suri has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 49:45
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 49:46
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 47:47

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Sher Shah Suri!
Sher Shah Suri retains his heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Sher Shah Suri 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: GAMT 73: Shanks v Ukkeli
Date: Oct 08, 2017

#R1#
Shanks chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shanks looks to land a body kick but Ukkeli moved away.
Shanks tried to score with a low kick but Ukkeli checks it.
Ukkeli feints and then cracks Shanks's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shanks down.
Ukkeli misses with a head kick.
It looked like Shanks was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ukkeli.
Shanks throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A cross from Ukkeli lands.
Ukkeli tries to close the distance and clinch but Shanks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shanks fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Shanks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ukkeli manages to avoid it.
Shanks cracks Ukkeli with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ukkeli blocks a jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shanks checks a leg kick.
Shanks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ukkeli takes a swing at Shanks's ribcage but misses.
Shanks lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ukkeli moves out of range as Shanks strikes.
Shanks walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ukkeli.
Shanks misses with a jab, cross combination. #T1#
Ukkeli throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shanks on the side of the head.
Ukkeli is looking to slow Shanks down with leg kicks.
Shanks misses with an uppercut. Ukkeli saw that one coming.
Shanks throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ukkeli stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ukkeli circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ukkeli steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Shanks has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Lightning Kicks (MaxID290K) in the buildup to the fight.
Ukkeli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shanks.
Shanks dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ukkeli. That did some damage!
Ukkeli 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.
Ukkeli looks to throw the jab but Shanks is out of range.
Shanks thinks about countering with a body kick.
Shanks clobbers Ukkeli with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Shanks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice cross by Shanks.
Ukkeli misses the jab.
Shanks takes a swing at Ukkeli's ribcage but misses.
Shanks misses with a leg kick
and Ukkeli counters with a nice kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ukkeli looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ukkeli lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T2#
Ukkeli scores with a jab to the head.
Ukkeli throws a leg kick but Shanks sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ukkeli throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CL2#
Ukkeli rushes Shanks and presses him up against the cage.
Ukkeli is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ukkeli blocks a body shot from Shanks.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ukkeli throws an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shanks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ukkeli's brow.
Shanks misses with a punch on the inside.
Ukkeli scores with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Ukkeli's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Good exchange - Ukkeli coming out on top.#CL#
Shanks has closed the distance and engaged Ukkeli in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ukkeli misses with a knee to the head.
Shanks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ukkeli working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ukkeli avoids the elbow strike from Shanks, against the cage.
Shanks misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maximus Ukkeli dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Ukkeli looks to land a right hand but Shanks moved out of range.
Shanks looks to score with a jab to the body but Ukkeli is just out of range.
Shanks thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shanks lands with a cross.
Ukkeli 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.
Shanks moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ukkeli throws a leg kick but Shanks checks it.
A head kick misses from Ukkeli.
Shanks scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ukkeli doesn't seem bothered though.
Ukkeli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shanks darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ukkeli fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shanks.
Ukkeli takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Shanks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ukkeli tries a quick counter leg kick but Shanks is wise to it.
Ukkeli blocks the body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shanks misses with a hook
and Ukkeli counters with a stiff right hand.
Ukkeli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shanks. #T1#
Ukkeli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shanks.
Shanks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shanks looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shanks throws the left hand but Ukkeli avoids the punch easily.
Ukkeli lands a nice shot that snaps Shanks's head back.
Ukkeli lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ukkeli misses with a body shot.
Ukkeli misses with an uppercut
letting Shanks counter with a right hand.
Shanks throws a body punch but Ukkeli moves out of range.
Shanks misses with a straight right.
Shanks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ukkeli moves away.
Ukkeli ducks right into an uppercut from Shanks. #CL2#
Shanks gets tackled into the cage by Ukkeli. Ukkeli maintains the clinch.
Shanks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ukkeli lands a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ukkeli blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Ukkeli landing knees to the body.
Shanks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Ukkeli.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ukkeli lands a knee to the body.
Ukkeli misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Ukkeli breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ukkeli lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Shanks has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ukkeli finds it's way round the side to connect with Shanks's head.
Shanks looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Maximus Ukkeli seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shanks takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A slapping leg kick lands for Ukkeli.
Shanks takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ukkeli has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ukkeli scores with a jab to the body.
Ukkeli scoring well with a low kick there.
Ukkeli ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ukkeli scores with a nice head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maximus Ukkeli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3##CL2#
Ukkeli instigates a clinch.
Ukkeli connects with a knee to the head.
Ukkeli leaning his opponent against the cage.
Shanks misses with some punches.
Ukkeli avoids a wild elbow strike from Shanks.
Shanks lands a left hand.
Ukkeli lands a good knee to the midsection. Shanks won't want to take too many of those.
A bit of stalling here from Ukkeli.
Shanks takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
It looks like Mickey Shanks has been cut.
Maximus Ukkeli seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ukkeli lands an elbow inside that Shanks shrugs off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shanks takes an elbow to the forehead.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ukkeli softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ukkeli comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ukkeli scores a nice knee to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ukkeli.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ukkeli. #T1##KD2#
Ukkeli drops Shanks on his ass with a big knee up the middle! Shanks bounces straight back to his feet before the referee can even start a count. We'll have to wait a moment to see if that actually hurt him or not, as he takes the standing 8 count.#ROC2#
Shanks is rocked!
Shanks dodges the punch combination from Ukkeli.
Oh Shanks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Ukkeli throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Shanks is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Maximus Ukkeli!
Maximus Ukkeli is the new super heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Maximus Ukkeli thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Venom Fight Night 6
Date: Sep 02, 2017

#R1#
Vitalli throws out a loose jab but Ukkeli uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Vitalli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ukkeli is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ukkeli misses with a low kick.
Vitalli swings widly with a right hand
and Ukkeli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ukkeli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ukkeli scores with the left hand. Vitalli knows he should have avoided that one.
Vitalli has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Casino in the buildup to the fight.
Ukkeli checks a low kick from Vitalli.
Ukkeli lands a right and a left and another right! Vitalli goes down! Oh, he's in big, big trouble! 3,4,5,6,7,8... he's up to one knee... 9,10! He can't beat the count - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Maximus Ukkeli!
After winning the bout, Maximus Ukkeli thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Vincenzo Vitalli had this to say: 'I believe, in my prime, I could have fought with anybody alive.'.

Event: GAMT 61 Takesian v Johnson
Date: Aug 13, 2017

#R1#
Wangchuck fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wangchuck tries to clinch up.
Ukkeli lands a jab to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Tshering Wangchuck has been cut.#CL#
Ukkeli clinches.
Wangchuck misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ukkeli.
Ukkeli landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wangchuck tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wangchuck pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Ukkeli blocks an elbow strike.
Ukkeli throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wangchucks head.
Ukkeli scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ukkeli lands an elbow just above Wangchuck 's eye.
Ukkeli working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wangchuck tries to land a knee to the head but Ukkeli blocks with his arms.
Wangchuck is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ukkeli is keeping busy.
Ukkeli lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ukkeli lands an elbow inside that Wangchuck shrugs off.
Wangchuck misses with an elbow strike.
Ukkeli misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
Ukkeli pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1##CL2#
Wangchuck has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ukkeli lands an elbow inside that Wangchuck shrugs off.
Wangchuck looking to throw knees to the head but Ukkeli is blocking nicely.
Ukkeli trying to land knees to the body.
Wangchuck scores a nice knee to the body.
Ukkeli lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wangchuck has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ukkeli seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Wangchuck can turn it around.#BC#
Ukkeli breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wangchuck tries to clinch but Ukkeli is having none of it.
Ukkeli fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wangchuck has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ukkeli with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wangchuck tries to clinch but Ukkeli is having none of it. #CL#
Ukkeli takes the fight into the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Wangchuck just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ukkeli's brow.
A bit of stalling here from Ukkeli.
Wangchuck with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ukkeli with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wangchuck tries to stall but Ukkeli uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #BC#
Ukkeli breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wangchuck tries to close the distance and clinch but Ukkeli swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ukkeli has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Jed's Gym in the buildup to the fight.#T2#
Ukkeli swats away the attempt to clinch by Wangchuck.
Wangchuck scores with a jab to the body.
Wangchuck tries to clinch there but Ukkeli circles away.
Wangchuck wants to clinch.
Ukkeli moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ukkeli with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wangchuck wants to clinch up but Ukkeli keeps it at a distance.
Wangchuck uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ukkeli.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wangchuck tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ukkeli fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wangchuck has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ukkeli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ukkeli lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ukkeli is looking to score with low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maximus Ukkeli dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tshering Wangchuck's cut.
That's time! Ukkeli's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Wangchuck rushes Ukkeli and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Wangchuck gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wangchuck tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ukkeli avoids it.
Nice elbow from Ukkeli.
Ukkeli unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wangchuck with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ukkeli is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Maximus Ukkeli has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ukkeli lands a nice elbow.
Ukkeli lands a nice knee to the body.
Ukkeli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wangchuck can do to turn this around?
Ukkeli landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ukkeli is pushing Wangchuck up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ukkeli using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ukkeli lands an elbow just above Wangchuck 's eye. #CUT#
That has opened up Tshering Wangchuck's cut even more.
Wangchuck tries to land a knee to the head but Ukkeli blocks with his arms.
Wangchuck is breathing heavily.
Ukkeli gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ukkeli lands an elbow just above Wangchuck 's eye.
Wangchuck takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT#
The cut above Tshering Wangchuck's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Ukkeli landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt. #T1#
Ukkeli is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Ukkeli.
A left hand lands to the body for Ukkeli. #BC#
Ukkeli breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ukkeli fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wangchuck looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ukkeli cracks Wangchuck with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Wangchuck is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Wangchuck is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Wangchuck could not beat the count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Maximus Ukkeli!
Maximus Ukkeli decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: FC 153:Epic Battle!
Date: Jun 17, 2017

#R1#
Spong cracks Ukkeli with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ukkeli has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ukkeli wants to slow Spong down by chopping away at his legs.
Spong keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Spong throws a hook but Ukkeli avoids it easily.
Ukkeli changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ukkeli will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Spong doesn't manage to clinch there - Ukkeli circles away.
Spong throws a shot from downtown. Ukkeli moves away and avoids it.
Spong misses with a series of wild punches.
Ukkeli fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Spong has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ukkeli tries to close the distance and clinch up but Spong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Spong throws out a loose jab but Ukkeli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spong connects with a single shot there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Spong.
Ukkeli throws a sloppy head kick and Spong moves out of range easily.
Alistair Spong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spong throws a leg kick that misses.
Spong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ukkeli doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Spong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ukkeli.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spong avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Ukkeli scores with a kick to the body.
Ukkeli drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice body punch from Spong.
Spong throws out a loose jab but Ukkeli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ukkeli throws a counter combo.
Ukkeli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Ukkeli tries to get set, Spong tries to push him back and clinch up but Ukkeli manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Spong darts in and clinches Ukkeli up against the ropes.
Ukkeli managing to block the knees to the body from Spong.
Spong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ukkeli has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ukkeli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ukkeli looking to stall.
Spong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ukkeli.
Spong leaning against his opponent.
Spong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spong blocks an elbow strike from Ukkeli. #T2#
Ukkeli blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Spong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ukkeli is trying to stall.
Spong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ukkeli misses with a knee strike.
Spong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ukkeli backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ukkeli blocks it with crossed arms.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spong. #BC2#
Ukkeli breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spong. Ukkeli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ukkeli with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ukkeli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spong slips a jab from Ukkeli.
Spong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ukkeli stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL#
Spong instigates a clinch.
Spong lands with a short shot to the head.
Spong misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alistair Spong dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ukkeli tries to score with a low kick but Spong moves his leg out of the way.
Spong throws a looping overhand right but Ukkeli ducks down to avoid it.
Ukkeli let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ukkeli moves out of range of the strikes.
Spong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ukkeli can do to turn this around?
Ukkeli attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Spong throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Some bone on bone action there as Spong checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Spong connects with a crisp jab.
Ukkeli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spong.
Spong looks to score with a jab to the body but Ukkeli is just out of range.
Despite the aggression on Ukkeli's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Spong.
Ukkeli goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT2#
It looks like Alistair Spong has been cut.
Ukkeli lands a really nice looking cross but Spong seems unphased.
Ukkeli defending well as Spong loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ukkeli drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Alistair Spong is winning the standup battle so far.
Spong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ukkeli was well out of range. Poor timing from Spong.
Ukkeli misses with a body kick.
Ukkeli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ukkeli goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A lazy left from Spong finds it's target.#T1#
Ukkeli goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Spong throws a looping overhand right but Ukkeli ducks down to avoid it.
Ukkeli throws a big counter head kick but Spong avoids it with no problem.
Ukkeli goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ukkeli works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Spong swings for the body but Ukkeli moves out of range.
Spong throws out a powerful jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Spong.
Ukkeli thows a leg kick but Spong checks it
and Spong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Spong tries to clinch but Ukkeli moves out of range.
Spong throws a chopping leg kick but Ukkeli manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Spong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ukkeli. #CL#
Spong instigates a clinch.
Spong looking to throw knees to the head but Ukkeli is blocking nicely.
I was talking to Spong's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ukkeli blocks an uppercut.
Ukkeli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spong tries to land a knee to the head but Ukkeli blocks with his arms.
Ukkeli throws an elbow that misses.
Ukkeli lands a hook that snaps the head of Spong backwards. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spong pushes Ukkeli back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ukkeli lands a damaging elbow.
Ukkeli blocks an uppercut.
Spong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ukkeli blocks it with crossed arms.
Spong pressing his opponent against the ropes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ukkeli using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Spong has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ukkeli avoiding damage as Spong throws knees to the body.
Spong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Spong lands a left hand.
Spong throws a punch but it's blocked by Ukkeli.
Ukkeli blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ukkeli tries to stall but Spong uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ukkeli throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Spong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spong blocks an elbow strike from Ukkeli.
Spong throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alistair Spong dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alistair Spong's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3##CL#
Ukkeli gets tackled into the ropes by Spong. Spong maintains the clinch.
Spong scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Ukkeli pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ukkeli on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Spong missing with a left hand there. Ukkeli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ukkeli takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ukkeli is looking to score with low kicks.#CL#
Spong gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Spong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Spong.
Ukkeli looking to throw knees to the head but Spong is blocking nicely. #BC2#
Ukkeli breaks the clinch.
Spong blocks a head kick by Ukkeli.
Spong is looking to counter the offense by Ukkeli and move into the clinch.
Spong stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ukkeli throws a quick inside leg kick.
Spong lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Spong misses with a low kick.
Ukkeli tries a low kick but Spong avoids it.
Ukkeli throws a hook but Spong blocks it.#T1#
Jab from Spong.
Spong scores with a nice right hand.
Spong connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ukkeli momentarily.
Spong moves out of range of the body kick.
Ukkeli motions for Spong to come forward. Ukkeli throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ukkeli circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Spong pushes Ukkeli up against the ropes in a clinch.
Ukkeli using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Spong has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Spong lands a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Maximus Ukkeli has been cut.
Alistair Spong has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ukkeli takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Spong scores with a shot to the side of Ukkeli's head.
Spong trying to land knees to the body.
Spong working aggressively here.
A right hand to the body from Spong.
Spong lands a body punch in the clinch.
Spong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spong misses with a body punch.
Spong misses with a knee to the head.
Spong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ukkeli backwards. #T2#
Ukkeli tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Spong digs a right hand into Ukkeli's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ukkeli's gas tank.
Spong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Spong landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Spong pushes Ukkeli back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Spong.
Spong gets through Ukkeli's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Spong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ukkelis head. #ROC#
Ukkeli is rocked!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ukkeli as Spong tries to tie him up.
Spong tries to land knees in the clinch but Ukkeli avoids the damage to the body.
Spong working aggressively here.
Ukkeli with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Spong connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ukkeli's face.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right hand to the body from Spong.
Spong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Spong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Spong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ukkeli backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alistair Spong clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Spong lands with a good body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Spong.
Ukkeli swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Spong went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Spong fails with an attempt to clinch.
Spong bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ukkeli's head backwards.
Spong doesn't manage to clinch there - Ukkeli circles away.
Ukkeli wants to clinch.
Spong looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#CL#
Spong has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ukkeli looking to stall.
Ukkeli throws an elbow that misses.
Spong misses with some punches.
Ukkeli looking to throw knees to the head but Spong is blocking nicely.
Spong connects with a knee to the head. #T1#
Ukkeli on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ukkeli is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Spong cracks Ukkeli with a nice body shot.
Spong scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Ukkeli just misses with a elbow thrown towards Spong's brow.
Spong trying to stall but Ukkeli improves his position.
Spong misses with a knee strike.
Spong throws a knee to the head but misses.
A nice left hand lands by Spong.
A short right from Ukkeli.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spong.
Spong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A right handed body shot lands from Spong.
Spong scores with a nice hook to the head.
Spong stalling in the clinch.
Spong gets through Ukkeli's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Ukkeli's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spong.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spong.
Ukkeli is still on wobbly legs! Can Spong finish him?#KD#
Spong breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Ukkeli with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Ukkeli looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Ukkeli get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? Yes, he's struggled back up to his feet and seems OK to continue. The referee agrees so we're back to the action!#T2#
Spong throws a leg kick which misses Ukkeli's front leg but catches the back leg as Ukkeli tries to avoid it.
Spong misses with a straight left.
Ukkeli seems to have recovered his senses.
Spong connects with a crisp jab.
Spong lands the left hand.
Spong slips a jab from Ukkeli.
Spong takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Spong lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ukkeli on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ukkeli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spong ducks under a wild hook from Ukkeli.
Ukkeli avoids the head kick by Spong.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spong ducks under a wild hook from Ukkeli.
Ukkeli doesn't manage to clinch there - Spong circles away.
An inside leg kick from Ukkeli misses.
Ukkeli dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Spong. That did some damage!
Ukkeli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alistair Spong takes the final round due to the solitary knockdown.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Ukkeli takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ukkeli moves out of range as Spong strikes.
Spong backing away here, and Ukkeli unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ukkeli catches Spong with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Spong cracks Ukkeli with a right hand to the side of the head.
Spong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ukkeli manages to avoid it.#CL#
Spong has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ukkeli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ukkeli scores with a nice hook to the head.
Spong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong looking to stall.
Spong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ukkeli is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ukkeli scores with a knee to the head. #T1#
Ukkeli with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Spong tries a knee to the head but Ukkeli blocks it.
Spong lands with a short shot to the head.
Spong stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ukkeli is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A short right from Spong.
Spong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Ukkeli just misses with a elbow thrown towards Spong's brow.
Ukkeli landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ukkeli is looking to control Spong's arms but Spong gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ukkeli has his back to the ropes.
Alistair Spong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Spong avoids the elbow strike from Ukkeli, against the ropes.
Ukkeli has a couple of punches blocked by Spong.
Ukkeli holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Ukkeli throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Spong blocks it with crossed arms.
Ukkeli blocks an uppercut.
Spong working aggressively here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Spong trying to control the position but instead, Ukkeli has worked for underhooks and has pushed Spong into the ropes.
Maximus Ukkeli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ukkeli using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Spong has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spong.
Spong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ukkeli backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Spong on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Spong swings wildly with an uppercut but Ukkeli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ukkeli is trying to force a seperation but Spong has the dominant position.
Spong blocks an elbow strike.
Spong lands a left hand.
Spong on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Spong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Spong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Spong fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #KD#
Spong has his opponent in a tight Thai clinch and unloads with a massive knee that drops Ukkeli to the canvas! Can Ukkeli beat the count? 3,4,5,6 and he's up... is he? Yes, he's up! The referee is taking a long look at him and he's going to allow it to continue!
Spong works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alistair Spong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Spong 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 50:43
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 50:43
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 50:43

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alistair Spong!
Alistair Spong looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'You even said you'd kill somebody didn't ya? I killed 2 people dog, so what that make me? It should tell you I go the extra mile just to do you homie. See when those lights go on, it's time for people like me to stand up, and we make people like you break. So do yourselves a favor man, and stay away'.

Event: FC 149
Date: May 20, 2017

#R1#
Ripgut checks the leg kick.
Ripgut throwing a counter right hand but Ukkeli manages to avoid it.
Ukkeli lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ukkeli lands a slapping body shot.
Ukkeli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ripgut manages to avoid it.
Ukkeli has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ukkeli misses with a leg kick.
Ripgut seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ukkeli connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ripgut momentarily.
A solid body kick from Ukkeli. #CL2#
Ukkeli fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ripgut, pushing him back against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ukkeli lands a damaging elbow.
Ripgut wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ukkeli throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #BC#
Ripgut breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ripgut on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT2#
It looks like Shane Ripgut has been cut.#T1#
Ukkeli throws out a leg kick but Ripgut moves out of range and Ukkeli only half commits.
Ukkeli just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRipgut.
A jab from Ukkeli finds it's way through Ripgut's defenses.
Ukkeli connects with a quick right hand that sends Ripgut tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Maximus Ukkeli!
Maximus Ukkeli thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Shane Ripgut was interviewed post fight and said 'Son of a B%$*& cant win em all '.

Event: FC:Wednesday Night Fights 7
Date: Apr 12, 2017

#R1#
Ukkeli with a jab.
Frost throws the kick towards the body but Ukkeli avoids it.
Frost waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ukkeli.
Frost missing with a left hand there. Ukkeli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Frost steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ukkeli.
The fighters circling - Frost throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Frost moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ukkeli throws a half hearted mid kick.
Frost connects with a body shot.
Frost walks into a jab.
Ukkeli paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Frost has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Breakdown Club in the buildup to the fight.
Frost will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Frost throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ukkeli throws a chopping leg kick but Frost manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ukkeli paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Frost bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ukkeli is looking to chop away at Frost's legs.
Frost lands the left hand.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Frost. Ukkeli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Frost is looking to score with low kicks.
Frost fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A slow jab from Frost misses its intended target.
Frost throws a lazy right hand but Ukkeli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ukkeli moves out of range as Frost strikes.
Ukkeli moves out of range of the body kick.
Frost lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Frost throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Frost looks to land a right hand but Ukkeli moved out of range.
Ukkeli lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Deacon Frost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ukkeli takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Frost throws a front kick that sends Ukkeli stumbling back into the ropes.
Frost throws a jab when Ukkeli was well out of range.
Ukkeli is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ukkeli tries to bum rush Frost with a series of wild strikes but Frost uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Frost scores with a decent looking hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frost dips to his left and cracks Ukkeli with an uppercut!#T2#
Frost misses with a right hand
and Frost takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A shot to the body from Frost misses
and Frost takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheers as Ukkeli lands an impressive looking overhand right. Frost doesn't seem phased though.
Ukkeli takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Frost throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ukkeli staying out of range there.
Ukkeli throws a leg kick but Frost sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ukkeli is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Frost had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Frost misses with a hook.
Ukkeli lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ukkeli 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 Frost has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Frost and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ukkeli has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Frost looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ukkeli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Frost.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frost misses with a straight left.
Frost scores with a shot to the body.
Frost lands with a good body shot.
Frost moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Deacon Frost dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Ukkeli avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Frost jabs at Ukkeli's body.
Ukkeli throws a sloppy head kick and Frost moves out of range easily.
Frost takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Frost checks a leg kick.
Ukkeli checks the leg kick.
Ukkeli keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Frost throws a jab but it's blocked by Ukkeli.
A jab from Frost finds it's way through Ukkeli's defenses.
Frost lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT#
It looks like Maximus Ukkeli has been cut.
Frost throws a jab but it's blocked by Ukkeli.
Ukkeli avoids the body shot from Frost.
Nice uppercut lands for Frost. That snapped Ukkeli's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ukkeli lands with a shot to the body.
Frost checks the leg kick.
Ukkeli has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ukkeli throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Frost.
Ukkeli misses with a hook. Frost ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Ukkeli is looking to clinch.
Ukkeli scores with a crisp jab that stopped Frost in his tracks.
Ukkeli ducks under a wild hook from Frost.
Ukkeli misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ukkeli tries to clinch but Frost moves away
and Frost makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ukkeli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Frost throws out a leg kick but Ukkeli moves out of range and Frost only half commits.
A leg kick checked by Frost.
A counter left hand to the body from Frost misses its target.
Frost misses with an uppercut.
Ukkeli throws a head kick but Frost moves out of range.
Frost is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ukkeli can do to turn this around?
Frost scores with a kick to the body.
Ukkeli takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Frost lands a jab to the nose.
A big left from Ukkeli misses.
Frost connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frost is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ukkeli. #T2#
Ukkeli misses with a hook
letting Frost counter with a right hand.
Ukkeli lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ukkeli on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Frost throws a jab when Ukkeli was well out of range.
Frost takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ukkeli moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A left lands for Frost.
Frost pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ukkeli throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ukkeli with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Frost to score with a decent uppercut.
Frost moves out of range as Ukkeli throws a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frost takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Frost is looking to counter punch.
Ukkeli is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Deacon Frost is winning the standup battle so far.
Frost pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ukkeli is out of range and Frost settles back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Deacon Frost dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Maximus Ukkeli's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Ukkeli pivots, looking for a leg kick but Frost is out of range and Ukkeli settles back down.
Frost lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ukkeli ducks under a wild hook from Frost.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Frost.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ukkeli.
Ukkeli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ukkeli looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ukkeli attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ukkeli misses with a body kick.
Ukkeli misses with a head kick.
Frost moves out of range as Ukkeli strikes.
Ukkeli takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ukkeli takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Frost connects with a nice looking jab.
Good leg kick by Frost there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ukkeli throws the kick towards the body but Frost avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frost fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ukkeli manages to avoid it.
A big right from Ukkeli misses. #T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Frost.
Ukkeli's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Frost lands a right hook to the body.
Frost thuds his shin into the meat of Ukkeli's side.
Ukkeli takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Frost misses the shot to the body.
Frost throws a jab but it's blocked by Ukkeli.
Frost misses with a kick to the body
and Ukkeli makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Frost throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ukkeli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Frost is looking to land body kicks.
Frost misses with a few strikes there.
Ukkeli was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Frost connects with a leg kick. Ukkeli looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ukkeli takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ukkeli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Frost throws a wild body kick that Ukkeli sees coming a mile off.
Ukkeli moves away from the strike by Frost.
Nice cross by Ukkeli.#T2#
Frost thumps Ukkeli with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frost lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Frost bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Frost throws a front kick that sends Ukkeli stumbling back into the ropes.
Frost has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ukkeli.
A head kick from Ukkeli lands but Frost takes it in his stride.
Frost blocks a leg kick.
Frost lands with an uppercut that bounces Ukkeli off the ropes and back into range.
Ukkeli moves out of range as Frost throws a body kick.
Ukkeli throws the left hand but Frost avoids the punch easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Frost.
An inside leg kick from Ukkeli misses.
Frost moves out of range of the leg kick from Ukkeli.
Frost lands a nice hook to Ukkeli's body. Ukkeli takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frost blocks a jab.
A good leg kick by Frost.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Deacon Frost clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Maximus Ukkeli's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Ukkeli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Frost throws out the jab.
Ukkeli blocks a jab.
A jab from Ukkeli misses.
Ukkeli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Frost throws out the jab.
A solid body kick from Frost.
Frost misses with a body kick.
Ukkeli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Frost.
Ukkeli lands a leg kick that knocks Frost off balance momentarily.
Frost misses the jab.#CL2#
Ukkeli closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Frost breaks the clinch.
You can see that Ukkeli has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ukkeli takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ukkeli has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Frost finds it's way round the side to connect with Ukkeli's head.
Ukkeli moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Frost throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ukkeli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Frost avoids the head kick by Ukkeli. #T1#
Frost ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Frost - that will leave a mark!
Ukkeli is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Frost connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A jab from Ukkeli misses.
Frost scores with a kick to the body.
Frost throws a leg kick which misses Ukkeli's front leg but catches the back leg as Ukkeli tries to avoid it.
Ukkeli swings for the body but Frost moves out of range.
Frost explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Frost moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Frost goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Frost thows a body kick. Ukkeli tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ukkeli has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Frost.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ukkeli blocks a jab.
Frost keeps Ukkeli at a distance using the push kick.
Frost looks to land a left hand but Ukkeli moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Frost fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Frost cracks a nice hook into Ukkeli's ribs.
A nice combination there by Frost.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Frost - that will leave a mark!
A jab from Frost misses.
Frost scores with a decent looking hook.
Ukkeli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ukkeli takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Frost feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ukkeli's calf.
Frost tries to land a body kick
and Ukkeli counters with an outside leg kick.
Frost misses with a two punch combination.
Ukkeli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Frost.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frost throws a body kick that misses.
Ukkeli has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Frost.
Frost connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Frost throws a hook but Ukkeli avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Deacon Frost had his way with Maximus Ukkeli in that round.
The cut man is working on Maximus Ukkeli's cut.
That's time! Frost's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5#
Frost takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Frost throws a body kick that misses.
Frost looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ukkeli misses with a low kick as Frost jumps back.
Frost scores with a body shot. #CL2#
Ukkeli gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Frost scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Frost.
Frost lands an elbow just above Ukkeli 's eye.
Ukkeli presses Frost against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ukkeli tries to land knees in the clinch but Frost avoids the damage to the body.
Frost misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Frost's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Ukkeli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Frost was well out of range. Poor timing from Ukkeli.
Frost tried to score with a low kick but Ukkeli checks it.#T1#
Ukkeli takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ukkeli throws a sloppy head kick and Frost moves out of range easily.
Ukkeli displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Frost throws a chopping leg kick but Ukkeli manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ukkeli looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ukkeli scores with a head kick.
Ukkeli throws a head kick that half lands.
Ukkeli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Frost was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Deacon Frost is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ukkeli misses with a leg kick
enabling Frost to counter with a crisp jab.
Ukkeli takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice uppercut there from Ukkeli.
Ukkeli moves out of range of the body kick.
Ukkeli has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
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!
Frost throws a push kick but Ukkeli slaps the foot to one side.
A head kick by Ukkeli misses
and Frost counters with a leg kick.
Frost misses with a left hand
and Ukkeli counters with a nice leg kick.
A left lands for Frost.
Maximus Ukkeli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Frost lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Frost tries to land a front kick but Ukkeli steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ukkeli moves out of range as Frost throws a body kick.
Ukkeli takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Frost lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ukkeli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Frost.
It appears Frost was looking to counter with a kick there.
Ukkeli closes the distance looking to clinch
and Frost counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Frost.
Frost lands a jab to Ukkeli's midsection.
Frost lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ukkeli's sensitive parts.
Ukkeli misses with a body kick.
Frost appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Frost thuds his right hand into Ukkeli's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

And that's the end of the fight!
Deacon Frost showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Frost 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 50:45
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Deacon Frost!
An out of breath Deacon Frost thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: FC 143:Azhari vs Norris Jr
Date: Mar 25, 2017

#R1#
Ukkeli gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Suri.
Suri misses with a body kick.
Ukkeli checks a leg kick.
Maximus Ukkeli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ukkeli tries to clinch up but Suri circles away and keeps his distance.
Ukkeli buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ukkeli tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ukkeli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Suri.
Suri throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ukkeli counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Suri steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ukkeli. That one must have hurt.
Suri is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ukkeli moves out of range of the body kick from Suri.
Suri takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT#
It looks like Sher Shah Suri has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Ukkeli misses the target.
Suri flicks out a counter leg kick but Ukkeli steps away.
Ukkeli moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ukkeli connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Ukkeli gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ukkeli scores with a knee to the head.
Suri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
I was talking to Ukkeli's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ukkeli tries a knee to the head but Suri blocks it. #T1#
Ukkeli tries a knee to the head but Suri blocks it. #BC#
Ukkeli breaks from the clinch.
Ukkeli looks for the body kick but Suri saw that one coming.
Suri avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ukkeli throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Suri takes one to the chin there.
Suri moves out of range of the body kick from Ukkeli.
Ukkeli missing with a left hand there. Suri was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ukkeli misses with a head kick.
Suri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Suri fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Suri with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Suri ducks under a wild hook from Ukkeli.
Ukkeli moves out of range of the body kick from Suri.
Suri misses with a body kick.
Ukkeli tried to counter with a leg kick but Suri avoided it.
Ukkeli throws a head kick that misses
and Suri counters with a low kick, right behind Ukkeli 's knee. #T2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Suri.
A low kick from Suri is predictable there
and Ukkeli counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ukkeli lands a front kick.
Suri tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ukkeli tried to counter with a leg kick but Suri avoided it.
Suri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ukkeli is looking to counter with a body kick.
A punch lands to the side of Ukkeli 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice shot lands for Ukkeli.
A bone on bone clash there as Suri blocks the leg kick.
Suri has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ukkeli.
Ukkeli smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Suri tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ukkeli throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ukkeli lands a nice looking body shot.
Suri looks winded!
Ukkeli looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ukkeli throws a leg kick that is checked
and Suri counters with a body kick that stops Ukkeli in his tracks momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maximus Ukkeli dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sher Shah Suri's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Suri tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A clash of legs there as Ukkeli blocks the low kick.
Ukkeli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Suri can do to turn this around?
Ukkeli takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ukkeli connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ukkeli moves out of range of the body kick.
Ukkeli lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ukkeli scores with a hook to the body. Suri takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ukkeli 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.
Suri tries a quick counter leg kick but Ukkeli is wise to it.
Suri throws a leg kick but Ukkeli sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ukkeli half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ukkeli swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Suri.
Suri misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Ukkeli.
Ukkeli dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Suri. That did some damage!
Ukkeli throws a sloppy head kick and Suri moves out of range easily.
Suri looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ukkeli chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suri ducks right into an uppercut from Ukkeli. #T1#
Suri misses with a straight right.
Ukkeli 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.
Ukkeli takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Suri checks a leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Suri.
Suri takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Suri tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Suri is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ukkeli rather than just go for the knockout.
Ukkeli throws a lazy right hand but Suri sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Suri slips under a jab from Ukkeli.
Suri throws a push kick but Ukkeli slaps the foot to one side.
Suri just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Ukkeli misses the target.#CL#
Ukkeli instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Suri's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ukkeli misses with a straight left. #T2#
Ukkeli throws a body punch but Suri moves out of range.
Suri misses the shot to the body.
Ukkeli keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Suri feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ukkeli's calf.
Maximus Ukkeli is winning the standup battle so far.
Suri fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suri checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Suri tries a quick counter leg kick but Ukkeli is wise to it.
Suri fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Suri throws a shot from downtown. Ukkeli moves away and avoids it.
Suri throws a low kick but Ukkeli avoids it.
Ukkeli moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ukkeli takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ukkeli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Suri has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Suri misses with the body kick
and Ukkeli counters with a three punch combo that has Suri backing up. Suri nods at Ukkeli to acknowledge the strikes.
Suri scores with a sloppy right hand. Ukkeli should have avoided that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ukkeli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Suri.
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 Maximus Ukkeli will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sher Shah Suri's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Ukkeli tries to close the distance and clinch but Suri swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Suri throws a leg kick but Ukkeli sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ukkeli looks to land a right hand but Suri moved out of range.
Ukkeli tries to land a front kick but Suri steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ukkeli throws a leg kick which misses Suri's front leg but catches the back leg as Suri tries to avoid it.
Ukkeli scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Suri doesn't seem bothered though.
Suri lands with an overhand left.
Suri scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Suri tries a low kick but Ukkeli avoids it.
Ukkeli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Suri.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ukkeli lands a nice looking kick to the body. Suri takes a step back to recover.
Suri lands a head shot.
Suri misses with a body shot
and Ukkeli counters with a nice low kick that buckles Suri's knee momentarily.
Suri ducks under a wild hook from Ukkeli.
Suri looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Suri's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T1#
Ukkeli scores with a three punch combo!
Suri misses the shot to the body.
Ukkeli lands a head kick!
Ukkeli looks to throw a body kick
and Suri counters with a straight right hand.
Suri throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ukkeli connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A low kick from Suri misses
and Ukkeli counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Suri takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ukkeli fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Suri has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Suri wants to slow Ukkeli down by chopping away at his legs.
Suri misses with a wild body shot.
Suri takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Suri is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping leg kick lands for Ukkeli. #KD#
Ukkeli lands a head kick that bluckles Suri and drops him to the canvas. He's still conscious but it looks like it's going to take him the full 10 seconds to get back his senses! He's up on 9 and seems to be just about OK to continue.... the referee agrees and we're back to the action with Ukkeli no doubt looking to push for a finish!
Suri slips under a jab.#T2#
Suri takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #KD#
Ukkeli connects with a beautiful left hand that drops Suri onto his butt! Suri bounces straight back up though - he's OK. After the ref checks him out, we're back to the action.#ROC#
Suri is rocked!
Suri tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Suri blocks a head kick by Ukkeli.
Ukkeli misses with a head kick.
Ukkeli throws a lazy head kick
and Suri connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A low kick from Suri misses
and Ukkeli counters with a good low kick that Suri was not able to check.
Ukkeli chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Suri can pounce on him.
Ukkeli throws a predictable looking body shot
and Suri counters with a good low kick that Ukkeli was not able to check.
Ukkeli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Suri swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Suri connects with a solid leg kick.
Suri misses with a low kick as Ukkeli jumps back.
Ukkeli is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maximus Ukkeli takes that one big after scoring multiple knockdowns. It's amazing that we made it out of that third round.
The cut man is working on Sher Shah Suri's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Suri walks into a jab.#CL#
Ukkeli has taken the fight to the clinch.
Suri misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Suri breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Suri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ukkeli is looking to slow Suri down with leg kicks.
Ukkeli wants to clinch
and Suri counters with a low kick, right behind Ukkeli 's knee.
Ukkeli looks to land a left hand but Suri moved out of range nicely.
Suri is trying to counter with his kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ukkeli connects with a body shot.
Suri's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ukkeli connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Suri scrambles back to his feet.
Suri throws an off balance right hand
and Ukkeli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ukkeli fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ukkeli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Suri swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Suri. That snapped Ukkeli's head back.
Ukkeli tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Suri misses with a wild body shot.
Ukkeli misses with a right hand
and Suri counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Suri throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ukkeli counters with a nice uppercut.
Ukkeli avoids the body shot from Suri.
Ukkeli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Ukkeli misses.
Ukkeli lands with a thumping leg kick.
Suri misses with a lunging right hand
and Ukkeli counters with a good low kick that Suri was not able to check.
Ukkeli takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ukkeli scores with a punch to the head.
Ukkeli throws a series of strikes that have Suri backpedaling.
Suri has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ukkeli.#T2#
Ukkeli throws a hook but Suri blocks it.
Ukkeli tries to land a body kick
and Suri counters with a two punch combo.
Ukkeli is looking to clinch.
Suri scores with the left hand. Ukkeli knows he should have avoided that one.
Ukkeli tries to clinch up.
Ukkeli throws a body kick that misses.
Suri lands a leg kick that knocks Ukkeli off balance momentarily.
Ukkeli throws the kick towards the body but Suri avoids it.
Ukkeli throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ukkeli misses with an uppercut. Suri saw that one coming.
Suri misses with a low kick.
It looked like Ukkeli wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Suri throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ukkeli.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ukkeli.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maximus Ukkeli had his way with Sher Shah Suri in that round.
The cut man is working on Sher Shah Suri's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Ukkeli cracks Suri with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sher Shah Suri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Suri takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A head kick misses from Ukkeli.
Ukkeli misses with a lunging right hand
and Suri counters with a right hand to the body.
Suri fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ukkeli checks it well.
Ukkeli bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Suri has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Suri throws a leg kick
and Ukkeli counters with an inside leg kick.
Ukkeli connects with an inside leg kick.
A low kick from Suri misses
and Ukkeli makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Suri throws the left hand but Ukkeli avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suri has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ukkeli.
Suri lands a nice hook to Ukkeli's body. Ukkeli takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ukkeli scores with a punch to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ukkeli throws a head kick but Suri moves out of range.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#T1#
Ukkeli throws a body punch but Suri moves out of range.
Ukkeli moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSuri.
Suri tries to score with a low kick but Ukkeli moves his leg out of the way.
You can see that Suri has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Ukkeli takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ukkeli tries to clinch there but Suri circles away.
Suri checks a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Suri there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Suri throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ukkeli throws a nice outside leg kick.
Suri misses with a low kick.
Ukkeli throws a right and a left that Suri avoids nicely.
Suri throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ukkeli throws a poor cross that misses
and Suri makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Suri misses with a leg kick.
Maximus Ukkeli is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Ukkeli throws a body kick that misses
and Suri counters with a thumping low kick.
Ukkeli moves out of range as Suri throws a body kick.
And Ukkeli counters with a quick kick to the body but Suri blocks it.
Suri is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ukkeli.
Ukkeli connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Suri has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ukkeli.#CL#
Ukkeli rushes Suri and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
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!
Suri tries to work over Ukkeli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Suri.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Suri. #BC2#
Suri breaks the clinch.
Suri lands a nice hook to Ukkeli's body. Ukkeli takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Suri wants to land a leg kick but Ukkeli is out of range.
Suri lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ukkeli on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ukkeli misses with a hook. Suri ducked under it nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sher Shah Suri.
Well Ukkeli 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 50:43
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 48:45
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 49:44

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maximus Ukkeli!
Our winner, Maximus Ukkeli, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: FC: The Big Time!
Date: Mar 04, 2017

#R1#
A slow jab from Ukkeli misses its intended target.
Szczęsny walks into a jab.
Szczęsny connects with a solid leg kick.
Ukkeli darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ukkeli throws a jab when Szczęsny was well out of range.
Szczęsny was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A good leg kick by Ukkeli. #CL2#
Ukkeli moves into range and clinches up with Szczęsny.
Ukkeli trying to land knees to the body.
Szczęsny misses with a short punch on the inside.
Szczęsny tries to throw a body punch but Ukkeli avoids it by throwing Szczęsny back against the ropes.
Szczęsny wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ukkeli prevents a body shot from Szczęsny.
Ukkeli misses with a knee strike.
Szczęsny is trying to push Ukkeli away but Ukkeli has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Szczęsny lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Ukkeli looks winded!
Ukkeli with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Szczęsny lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ukkeli prevents a body shot from Szczęsny.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Szczęsny fails to land. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Szczęsny fails to land.
Ukkeli is trying to maintain a safe position but Szczęsny gets an underhook and turns Ukkeli into the ropes.
Ukkeli lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Szczęsny or not.
Ukkeli landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Szczęsny doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Szczęsny lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ukkeli.
Ukkeli looking to slow down the pace here.#BC#
Szczęsny breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ukkeli throws a lazy head kick
and Szczęsny counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Szczęsny fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ukkeli is out of range.
Szczęsny bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ukkeli's head backwards.
Szczęsny looks to score with a jab to the body but Ukkeli is just out of range.
Ukkeli counters with a body kick.
Szczęsny misses with a looping left.
Szczęsny lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ukkeli will feel that in the morning.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ukkeli checks a leg kick.
Szczęsny throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Ukkeli moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ukkeli stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Szczęsny uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ukkeli.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Szczęsny, right into the meat.
Szczęsny swings away with a body shot that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Szczęsny lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ukkeli throws a lazy uppercut
and Szczęsny counters with a nice leg kick.
Ukkeli looks to score with a jab to the body but Szczęsny is just out of range.
Szczęsny avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Szczęsny definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Szczęsny throws a leg kick that misses.
Ukkeli lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Szczęsny throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ukkeli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Szczęsny.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ukkeli! But no joy.
Ukkeli lands a nice shot to the body.
Szczęsny listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Krzysztof Szczęsny dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Ukkeli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ukkeli connects with an inside leg kick.
Szczęsny uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ukkeli.
A low kick from Szczęsny misses
and Ukkeli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ukkeli ducks under a wild hook from Szczęsny.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ukkeli! But no joy.
Szczęsny moves out of range as Ukkeli strikes.
Ukkeli throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Szczęsny checks a leg kick nicely.
Ukkeli throws a hook but Szczęsny avoids it easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Szczęsny blocks the leg kick.
Szczęsny fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ukkeli manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szczęsny misses with a leg kick
and Ukkeli counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Good work by Szczęsny as he checks the leg kick.
Szczęsny is looking to counter with a body kick.
Szczęsny connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Szczęsny blocks a jab.
Ukkeli checks the leg kick nicely there. #T1#
Szczęsny scores with a jab to the body.
Maximus Ukkeli seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Szczęsny throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ukkeli stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ukkeli moves out of range as Szczęsny throws a body kick.
Ukkeli looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
An inside leg kick from Ukkeli misses.
Szczęsny throws a body punch but Ukkeli moves out of range.
Szczęsny swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Szczęsny thuds his shin into the meat of Ukkeli's side.
Szczęsny throws a lazy body kick
and Ukkeli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ukkeli tries to work over Szczęsny's front leg with a kick but Szczęsny checks it.
Szczęsny connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ukkeli momentarily.
Szczęsny with a hook.
Ukkeli takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ukkeli scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ukkeli throws a body shot but no joy.
Szczęsny moves into range and connects with a jab. #T2#
A jab from Szczęsny misses.
Szczęsny jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ukkeli misses with a looping right.
Szczęsny throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Maximus Ukkeli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Szczęsny!
Ukkeli looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Szczęsny throws a good cross that connects.
Good leg kick by Szczęsny there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Szczęsny lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ukkeli throws a low kick but it's checked well by Szczęsny.
Szczęsny misses with a straight right.
Szczęsny thumps Ukkeli with a low kick.
A slow jab from Szczęsny misses its intended target.
A clash of legs there as Ukkeli blocks the low kick.
Szczęsny dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Krzysztof Szczęsny dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Szczęsny throws a head kick but Ukkeli moves out of range.
Ukkeli misses with a straight right.
Ukkeli finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Szczęsny sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That kick from Ukkeli tenderised Szczęsny's leg. Szczęsny is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ukkeli defending well as Szczęsny loads up on a big left hand.
Ukkeli lands with a cross.
Szczęsny fails to land with a series of punches.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Szczęsny, right into the meat.
Szczęsny lands a leg kick that knocks Ukkeli off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ukkeli works Szczęsny's body with a nice hook.
Ukkeli scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ukkeli lands with a nice body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Szczęsny throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ukkeli counters with a body kick.
Ukkeli throws a body punch but Szczęsny moves out of range. #T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Ukkeli as he connects with a hook.
Ukkeli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ukkeli flicks out a counter leg kick but Szczęsny steps away.
Szczęsny misses with a body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Ukkeli. That snapped Szczęsny's head back.
Ukkeli throws a low kick but Szczęsny avoids it.
It looked like Szczęsny was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ukkeli.
Szczęsny ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ukkeli moves away.
Ukkeli swings widly with a right hand
and Szczęsny counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ukkeli takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Szczęsny throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ukkeli counters with a nice uppercut.
Ukkeli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Szczęsny.
Szczęsny throws a lazy uppercut
and Ukkeli counters with a straight right hand.
Szczęsny takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Szczęsny throws out a powerful jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A bone on bone clash there as Szczęsny blocks the leg kick. #T2#
Szczęsny throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ukkeli takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ukkeli takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ukkeli throws a series of punches but Szczęsny moves out of range.
Ukkeli checks the leg kick nicely there.
Szczęsny thumps Ukkeli with a low kick.
Ukkeli misses with a low kick.
Ukkeli on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ukkeli smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ukkeli takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Szczęsny avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Ukkeli misses.
Ukkeli checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ukkeli rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Szczęsny counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ukkeli ducks under a wild hook from Szczęsny.
Ukkeli swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Maximus Ukkeli just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Szczęsny.
Szczęsny paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ukkeli is looking to clinch.
Ukkeli looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Szczęsny gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ukkeli looks to clinch
and Szczęsny counters with a low kick, right behind Ukkeli 's knee.
Szczęsny throws a leg kick but Ukkeli moved away.
Ukkeli checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sloppy strikes from Szczęsny. Those never looked like landing.
Ukkeli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szczęsny throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ukkeli appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Crunch! Szczęsny slams his shin into Ukkeli's torso.
Szczęsny swinging wildly here.
Szczęsny digs a good body shot into Ukkeli's ribs.#T1#
Szczęsny finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Szczęsny takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice body punch from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ukkeli on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Szczęsny. Szczęsny obviously looking to wear him down.
Ukkeli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Szczęsny manages to avoid it.
Szczęsny lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Szczęsny looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Szczęsny fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Szczęsny pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ukkeli throws a low kick, looking for Szczęsny's leg but Szczęsny calmly moves out of range.
Szczęsny throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Szczęsny throws a body punch but Ukkeli moves out of range.
Ukkeli looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ukkeli misses with a body shot. #T2#
Ukkeli avoids the body shot from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Szczęsny misses with a low kick as Ukkeli jumps back.
A big right from Szczęsny misses.
Szczęsny connects with the punch.
Ukkeli plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ukkeli throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Szczęsny.
Szczęsny was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Szczęsny scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ukkeli's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ukkeli slips under a jab.
Szczęsny chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ukkeli can pounce on him.
Szczęsny jabs at Ukkeli's body.
Ukkeli is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Szczęsny thows a body kick. Ukkeli tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Szczęsny fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Szczęsny throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Krzysztof Szczęsny had his way with Maximus Ukkeli in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Szczęsny looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Krzysztof Szczęsny is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Szczęsny throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ukkeli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Szczęsny.
Ukkeli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Szczęsny finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ukkeli throws out a leg kick but Szczęsny moves out of range and Ukkeli only half commits.
Szczęsny pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A clash of legs there as Szczęsny blocks the low kick.
Szczęsny is looking to counter punch.
Ukkeli scores with a hook.
Szczęsny steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ukkeli.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szczęsny sizes up Ukkeli with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ukkeli takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Szczęsny throws a body shot but no joy.
Szczęsny buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by Szczęsny there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T1#
Szczęsny connects with a solid leg kick.
Szczęsny pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Szczęsny scores with a nice head shot.
You can see that Ukkeli has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Ukkeli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Szczęsny.
Ukkeli's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Szczęsny connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ukkeli scrambles back to his feet.
Ukkeli closes the distance looking to clinch
and Szczęsny counters with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Szczęsny misses its intended target.
Ukkeli throws a shot from downtown. Szczęsny moves away and avoids it.
Szczęsny takes a swing at Ukkeli's ribcage but misses.
Szczęsny throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ukkeli swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ukkeli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice uppercut lands for Ukkeli. That snapped Szczęsny's head back.
Maximus Ukkeli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ukkeli shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice jab there from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ukkeli can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Szczęsny digs a good hook to Ukkeli's body.
Szczęsny throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ukkeli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Szczęsny misses with a body kick.
Ukkeli fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Szczęsny has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ukkeli has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ukkeli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ukkeli misses with a kick to the body
and Szczęsny cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Szczęsny, right into the meat.
Szczęsny jabs Ukkeli right on the nose. Ukkeli blinks but takes it well.
Ukkeli fails with an attempt to clinch.
Szczęsny connects with an inside leg kick.
Ukkeli takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Szczęsny darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Krzysztof Szczęsny showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Szczęsny 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 49:46
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 49:46
Judge Josh West scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Krzysztof Szczęsny!
An out of breath Krzysztof Szczęsny thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: FC: Wednesday Night Fights 2
Date: Jan 25, 2017

#R1#
Wild misses with a double jab
and Ukkeli counters with a good low kick that Wild was not able to check.
Ukkeli scores with a sloppy right hand. Wild should have avoided that one.
Wild looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ukkeli needs to keep his hands up - Wild had a free shot at his head there.
Wild connects with a looping right hand.
Wild throws a leg kick which misses Ukkeli's front leg but catches the back leg as Ukkeli tries to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Wild throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice body kick from Ukkeli.
Wild lands with a nice body punch.
Ukkeli walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wild lands with an overhand left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ukkeli stuns Wild with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ukkeli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wild fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ukkeli is out of range.
Wild misses with the body kick
and Ukkeli makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Wild really felt that one!
Wild throws a hook to the side of Ukkeli's head but Ukkeli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wild gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wild misses with a body shot.
A combination from Ukkeli does no damage. #T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Ukkeli. #KD2#
Ukkeli lands a front kick to the face, that drops Wild to the canvas! Is he dazed or just shocked? He's back to his feet and the referee is going to allow him to continue the fight!#ROC2#
Wild is rocked!
Ukkeli wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Oh Wild is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wild is breathing heavily.
Ukkeli plants his feet and throws a devastating head kick! It connects square on Wild's ear and has knocked him out cold! No need for a count here as the referee immediately tends to a stricken Wild, crumpled in the corner! Wow, what a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Maximus Ukkeli!
A relieved looking Maximus Ukkeli thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Jared Wild spoke after the fight, saying 'I feel faint'.

Event: EFFA 192
Date: Dec 24, 2016

#R1#
Hong takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ukkeli checks a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ukkeli.
Ukkeli feints and then cracks Hong's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hong down.
Hong throws a body kick that misses.
Ukkeli scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ukkeli just misses with a punch to the body.
Hong sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hong lands a glancing blow to the side of Ukkeli's head.
Hong 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.
Hong throws a sloppy head kick and Ukkeli moves out of range easily.
Hong throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ukkeli.
Hong throws a push kick but Ukkeli slaps the foot to one side.
Ukkeli throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Ukkeli misses the target.
Ukkeli moves out of range as Hong throws a body kick.
Ukkeli feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ukkeli.
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!
Ukkeli tries a head kick but it misses.
Hong is looking to land body kicks.
Ukkeli throwing a counter right hand but Hong manages to avoid it.#T1#
Hong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ukkeli fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hong.
Ukkeli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hong flicks out a counter leg kick but Ukkeli steps away.
Ukkeli tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #KD#
Ukkeli lands a front kick to the face, that drops Hong to the canvas! Is he dazed or just shocked? He's back to his feet and the referee is going to allow him to continue the fight!#ROC#
Hong is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Tonichie Hong has been cut.
Ukkeli feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hong's calf.
Hong is still on wobbly legs! Can Ukkeli finish him?
Ukkeli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ukkeli - that will leave a mark!
Hong seems to have recovered his senses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Ukkeli moves into the clinch.
Hong tries to land a knee to the head but Ukkeli blocks with his arms.
Hong misses with a knee to the head.
Ukkeli misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hong.
Hong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ukkeli is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ukkeli leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Ukkeli seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Ukkeli blocks an elbow strike.#T2##KD#
Ukkeli breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Hong with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Hong looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Hong get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? Yes, he's struggled back up to his feet and seems OK to continue. The referee agrees so we're back to the action!
Ukkeli connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hong.
Hong throws a head kick but Ukkeli moves out of range.
Ukkeli throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Hong crumples to the floor and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Maximus Ukkeli!
Maximus Ukkeli seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: EFFA 188
Date: Nov 26, 2016

#R1#
A good leg kick by Spong.
Ukkeli blocks a head kick by Spong.
Spong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ukkeli misses with a body shot.
Spong swings widly with a right hand
and Spong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ukkeli feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Spong's calf.
Ukkeli lands a high kick!
Ukkeli connects with a body shot that sends Spong's belly button to the back.
Ukkeli throws a leg kick but Spong moved away.
Ukkeli throws a leg kick which misses Spong's front leg but catches the back leg as Spong tries to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Ukkeli.
Spong shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ukkeli looks to score with a jab to the body but Spong is just out of range.
Ukkeli avoids the head kick by Spong.
Nice uppercut lands for Ukkeli. That snapped Spong's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ukkeli throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Spong.
Spong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Ukkeli takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Spong lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ukkeli with a nice cross.
Spong scores with a push kick.
Spong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ukkeli throws a head kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Spong on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ukkeli lands a nice leg kick that just misses Spong's sensitive parts.
Spong attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ukkeli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spong.
Ukkeli misses with a looping left.
Spong throws a leg kick that misses.
Ukkeli follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Spong swings widly with a right hand
and Ukkeli counters with a stiff right hand.
Ukkeli closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Alistair Spong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spong buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Spong checks a leg kick.
Ukkeli motions for Spong to come forward. Ukkeli throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Spong checks the leg kick.#CL#
Spong clinches with his opponent.
Spong is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ukkeli is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Spong is defending well for now.
Spong connects with a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Maximus Ukkeli has been cut.
Ukkeli looks winded!
Ukkeli tries to land a knee to the head but Spong blocks with his arms.
Ukkeli throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ukkeli takes a shot to the head.
Ukkeli is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Spong avoids a wild elbow strike from Ukkeli.
Ukkeli managing to block the knees to the body from Spong. #BC#
Spong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Spong connects with a leg kick. Ukkeli looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ukkeli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spong.
Ukkeli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spong moves away.
Ukkeli lands a nice shot that snaps Spong's head back.
Spong connects with a crisp jab. #T3#
Ukkeli takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ukkeli on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Spong. Spong obviously looking to wear him down.
Ukkeli scores with a decent looking hook.
Ukkeli throws a lazy right hand but Spong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Spong fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ukkeli, pushing him back against the ropes.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Ukkeli throws an elbow but misses.
Spong cracks Ukkeli with a nice body shot.
A short left from Spong.
Still in the clinch, Spong scores with a nice short uppercut.
Spong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Spong cracks Ukkeli with a nice body shot.
Ukkeli has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Spong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spong lands a left hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Spong.
Spong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Spong landing knees to the body.
Spong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ukkelis head.
Spong lands a body shot.
Ukkeli blocks a body shot from Spong. #T4#
Ukkeli blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Spong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Spong lands a shot to the body.
Spong unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ukkeli lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ukkeli looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spong.
Spong scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Spong.
Spong pushes Ukkeli back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Spong scores with a shot to the side of Ukkeli's head.
Spong pushes Ukkeli back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Spong unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ukkeli lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Spong misses with a punch to the body.
Spong lands a nice knee to the body.
Ukkeli takes a shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spong misses with a knee to the head.
Spong working Ukkeli over with knees to the body.
Ukkeli takes a knee to the side of the body.
Spong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ukkeli is defending well for now.
Spong working Ukkeli over with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alistair Spong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maximus Ukkeli's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
A shot to the liver by Spong. Beautiful body shot.
Crunch! Spong slams his shin into Ukkeli's torso.
Spong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ukkeli can do to turn this around?
Spong walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ukkeli checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Spong scoring well with a low kick there.
Spong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Spong swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ukkeli.#KD#
Spong staggers Ukkeli with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Ukkeli looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! Just in time and the ref is going to let the fight continue!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ukkeli takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Spong smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Spong throws a body punch but Ukkeli moves out of range. #CL#
Spong moves into range and clinches up with Ukkeli.
Ukkeli missing with knees to the body.
Spong misses with a punch to the body.
Spong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ukkeli wants to stall.
Ukkeli avoiding damage as Spong throws knees to the body.
Ukkeli is breathing heavily.
Spong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ukkeli has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T1#
Spong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ukkeli.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Spong as Ukkeli tries to tie him up.
Ukkeli takes a shot to the head.
Ukkeli tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Spong avoids it.
Spong dodges an elbow strike from Ukkeli. #BC#
Spong breaks from the clinch.
Spong connects with a looping right hand.
Ukkeli misses with a straight left.
Spong scores with a jab.
Ukkeli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alistair Spong is winning the standup battle so far.
Spong lands a nice looking body kick.
Spong fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Spong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Spong lands with an overhand left.
A head kick misses from Spong.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spong looks to land a left hand but Ukkeli moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Ukkeli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ukkeli lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Spong lands with a thumping leg kick.
Spong goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ukkeli misses with a kick to the body.
Ukkeli is looking to chop away at Spong's legs.
Spong lands a head shot.
Spong connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ukkeli throws a leg kick
and Spong counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That kick from Spong tenderised Ukkeli's leg. Ukkeli is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ukkeli tries to clinch up but Spong circles away and keeps his distance.
Ukkeli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spong catches Ukkeli with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Spong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ukkeli throws a hook to the side of Spong's head but Spong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spong throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Ukkeli throws a body shot but no joy.
Ukkeli misses with a double jab.
A jab lands there for Spong.
Sloppy strikes from Ukkeli. Those never looked like landing.
Ukkeli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Spong misses the shot to the body.
Ukkeli throws the left hand but Spong avoids the punch easily.
Spong lands a head kick. Ukkeli smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Spong throws a body shot but no joy.
Spong lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Spong scores with a body shot. #CL#
Spong clinches up with Ukkeli and pushes him back against the ropes.
Spong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ukkeli. #BC2#
Ukkeli breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spong tries to clinch there but Ukkeli circles away. #T4#
Ukkeli takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Spong scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Spong swings for the body but Ukkeli moves out of range.
Spong connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Spong scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Spong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ukkeli moves out of range as Spong strikes.
Spong lands a nice looking body shot.
Spong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ukkeli throws out the jab.
Spong throws a low kick but Ukkeli avoids it.
Spong throws a leg kick which misses Ukkeli's front leg but catches the back leg as Ukkeli tries to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ukkeli takes one to the chin there.
Ukkeli tries to clinch there but Spong circles away.
Spong buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Spong connects with a leg kick. Ukkeli looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alistair Spong will take that round after scoring the only knockdown of the round.
The cut man is working on Maximus Ukkeli's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ukkeli wants to land a leg kick but Spong is out of range.
Spong ducks under a wild hook from Ukkeli.
Spong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ukkeli rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Spong counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Spong wants to clinch up but Ukkeli keeps it at a distance.
Ukkeli blocks a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Spong blocks the leg kick.
Spong scores with the left hand. Ukkeli knows he should have avoided that one.
Ukkeli looks to land a right hand but Spong moved out of range.
Spong uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Spong looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Spong defending well as Ukkeli loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong checks a leg kick nicely.
Ukkeli misses with a looping right.
Spong lands a nice shot to the body.
Spong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Spong on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ukkeli. Ukkeli obviously looking to wear him down.
Ukkeli takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ukkeli keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Ukkeli misses with a hook.
Ukkeli gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Spong throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Spong tests Ukkeli's chin there with a solid looking shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Spong.
Ukkeli has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ukkeli takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Spong scores with a nice strike.
Ukkeli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spong was well out of range. Poor timing from Ukkeli.
Ukkeli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spong.
A chopping leg kick lands by Spong.
Spong bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Spong looks to throw the jab but Ukkeli is out of range.
A head kick from Spong lands but Ukkeli takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spong tries a head kick but it misses. #T2#
Spong misses with a straight left.
Ukkeli lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ukkeli chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Spong can pounce on him.
Ukkeli blocks a low kick nicely.
Ukkeli on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ukkeli pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Spong seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ukkeli throws a sloppy head kick and Spong moves out of range easily.
Ukkeli moves to clinch but Spong breaks away
and Spong counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ukkeli throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ukkeli takes one to the side of the head.
Ukkeli missing with a left hand there. Spong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Spong lands with a nice body punch.
Spong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spong defending well as Ukkeli loads up on a big left hand.
Ukkeli has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Spong.
Ukkeli takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T3#
Ukkeli has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Spong.
Spong tries to clinch
and Ukkeli counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Spong buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ukkeli's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Spong misses with a head kick.
Spong takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ukkeli tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Spong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Spong scores with a nice right hand.
Alistair Spong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ukkeli fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Spong.
Ukkeli throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Spong.
Spong takes a swing at Ukkeli's ribcage but misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ukkeli. #CL#
Spong instigates a clinch.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Ukkeli throws an elbow but misses.
Spong scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spong scores a nice knee to the body.
Maximus Ukkeli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Spong lands with a short shot to the head.
Spong lands a nice knee to the body.
Spong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Spong is trying to maintain a safe position but Ukkeli gets an underhook and turns Spong into the ropes.
Spong pushes Ukkeli back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spong works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ukkeli prevents a body shot from Spong.
Spong is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Spong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ukkeli backwards. #BC#
Spong breaks from the clinch.
Spong is looking to slow Ukkeli down with leg kicks.
Spong on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spong throws a good cross that connects. #CL#
Spong darts in and clinches Ukkeli up against the ropes.
Knees in the clinch landing for Spong.
A right hand to the body from Spong.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alistair Spong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Spong 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:26
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alistair Spong!

Event: EFFA 186
Date: Nov 12, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Ukkeli forces Szczęsny back against the ropes and clinches.#BC#
Szczęsny manages to break the clinch.
Szczęsny swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Ukkeli counter with a right hand.
Ukkeli tries to clinch but Szczęsny moves out of range.
Ukkeli throws a right and a left that Szczęsny avoids nicely.
Szczęsny misses with an uppercut.
Szczęsny scores with a kick to the body.
Ukkeli misses with a head kick.
Szczęsny connects with a leg kick. Ukkeli looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Szczęsny throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ukkeli dodges the punch combination from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ukkeli cracks Szczęsny with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
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!
Ukkeli throws a hook to the side of Szczęsny's head but Szczęsny sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Szczęsny checks a leg kick.
Szczęsny throwing a counter right hand but Ukkeli manages to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Ukkeli checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ukkeli 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 Szczęsny has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Szczęsny and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ukkeli throws a body shot but no joy.
Szczęsny wants to land a leg kick but Ukkeli is out of range.
Ukkeli blocks a low kick nicely.
Ukkeli throws a body kick that misses.
Ukkeli pivots, looking for a leg kick but Szczęsny is out of range and Ukkeli settles back down.
Szczęsny throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Szczęsny misses.
Ukkeli throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Szczęsny stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ukkeli on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ukkeli throws a head kick but Szczęsny moves out of range.
Ukkeli misses with a kick to the body.
A swing and a miss from Ukkeli.
Ukkeli tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Szczęsny is able to avoid easily.
Maximus Ukkeli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Szczęsny lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Szczęsny throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ukkeli sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Szczęsny takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Szczęsny throws a quick counter kick to the body but Ukkeli avoids it.
Ukkeli misses with an uppercut. Szczęsny saw that one coming.
Szczęsny bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Szczęsny throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
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!
Ukkeli blocks the body kick.
Ukkeli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Szczęsny throws a leg kick but Ukkeli sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ukkeli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Szczęsny. That's going to slow Ukkeli down.
Szczęsny fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Szczęsny throws a low kick but Ukkeli avoids it.
Ukkeli throws an off balance right hand
and Szczęsny counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Szczęsny fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ukkeli.
Szczęsny throws a front kick aimed at Ukkeli's knee but Ukkeli avoids it well.
Szczęsny thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Ukkeli throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Szczęsny.
Ukkeli throws a head kick that Szczęsny semi-blocks.
Ukkeli ducks under a wild hook from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Szczęsny throws a sloppy head kick and Ukkeli moves out of range easily.
Ukkeli throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Szczęsny counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ukkeli scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Szczęsny throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A swing and a miss from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jab from Szczęsny.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ukkeli throws a sloppy body shot
and Ukkeli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ukkeli misses with a hook
and Szczęsny finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Ukkeli looks winded!
Szczęsny connects with a solid leg kick.
Szczęsny shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Szczęsny takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T4#
Ukkeli smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Szczęsny looks to score with a jab to the body but Ukkeli is just out of range.
Szczęsny fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Szczęsny avoids a kick to the body.
Szczęsny is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Ukkeli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Szczęsny misses the shot to the body.
Ukkeli takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ukkeli on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ukkeli misses with a hook to the body
and Szczęsny makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Szczęsny throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ukkeli stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ukkeli throws a hook but Szczęsny blocks it.
Szczęsny looks to land a body kick but Ukkeli moved away.
Ukkeli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Decent striking displayed by Ukkeli there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Szczęsny lands a head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Krzysztof Szczęsny dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Szczęsny throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Szczęsny lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Szczęsny's corner calls for a 1-2. Szczęsny obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ukkeli throws a looping overhand right but Szczęsny ducks down to avoid it.
Szczęsny fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ukkeli manages to avoid it.
Ukkeli counters with a body kick.
Ukkeli's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Szczęsny lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ukkeli throws a nice outside leg kick.
Szczęsny scores with a shot to the body.
Szczęsny misses with a wild body shot.
Szczęsny checks the leg kick nicely there.
Szczęsny will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ukkeli is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ukkeli takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Krzysztof Szczęsny is winning the standup battle so far.
Szczęsny throws a front kick aimed at Ukkeli's knee but Ukkeli avoids it well.
A jab lands there for Ukkeli.
Ukkeli looks to score with a jab to the body but Szczęsny is just out of range.
Ukkeli tests Szczęsny's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ukkeli.
Szczęsny is looking to counter with a body kick.
Ukkeli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Szczęsny moves away.
Szczęsny stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Szczęsny.
Ukkeli lands with a shot to the body.
Ukkeli throws a jab but it's blocked by Szczęsny.
Szczęsny half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ukkeli has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny lands with a thumping leg kick.
Szczęsny displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ukkeli throws out the jab.
Szczęsny stuns Ukkeli with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ukkeli swings away with a body shot that misses
and Szczęsny counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ukkeli.
Szczęsny misses with an attempted mid kick.
Szczęsny connects with a looping right hand.
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!
Szczęsny chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Szczęsny fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
A head kick misses from Ukkeli.
A little feinted left hand from Szczęsny on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ukkeli is breathing heavily.
Szczęsny lands with a shot to the body.
Szczęsny buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ukkeli cracks Szczęsny with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ukkeli attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ukkeli throws a leg kick but Szczęsny sees it coming and moves out of range.
Szczęsny scores with a hook to the body. Ukkeli takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Szczęsny lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Szczęsny throws a head kick but Ukkeli moves out of range.
Ukkeli raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Nice body punch from Szczęsny.
Ukkeli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ukkeli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Szczęsny throws a lazy body kick
and Ukkeli makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Szczęsny is looking to wear down Ukkeli with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Szczęsny throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Szczęsny connects with an inside leg kick.#T3#
Szczęsny paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Szczęsny is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ukkeli can do to turn this around?
Ukkeli checks a low kick from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny misses with a wild body shot.
Ukkeli avoids the body shot from Szczęsny.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ukkeli! But no joy.
Szczęsny looks to score with a jab to the body but Ukkeli is just out of range.
Szczęsny throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Szczęsny ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ukkeli moves away.
Szczęsny tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ukkeli is able to avoid easily.
Ukkeli throws a jab but it's blocked by Szczęsny.
Ukkeli throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Szczęsny uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ukkeli.
Szczęsny scores with a hook to the body. Ukkeli takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Szczęsny throws a front kick aimed at Ukkeli's knee but Ukkeli avoids it well.
Szczęsny lands with a nice body punch.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Szczęsny here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#T4#
Szczęsny scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ukkeli misses with a low kick as Szczęsny jumps back.
An inside leg kick lands from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ukkeli appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Szczęsny throws a nice outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ukkeli misses with a head kick.
Ukkeli is looking to clinch but Szczęsny is avoiding it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ukkeli 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 Szczęsny has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Szczęsny and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Szczęsny lands a front kick.
Szczęsny uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ukkeli.
Szczęsny throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Szczęsny wants to land a leg kick but Ukkeli is out of range.
Ukkeli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Szczęsny.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Szczęsny.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Krzysztof Szczęsny dominated that second round.
That's time! Szczęsny's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Szczęsny throws a right hand that Ukkeli ducks under and follows up with a left that Ukkeli also avoids with ease.
Ukkeli throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ukkeli misses with a leg kick
and Szczęsny counters with a left to the body.
Szczęsny ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ukkeli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Szczęsny.
An attempted straight right counter from Szczęsny misses the target.
Ukkeli swings widly with a right hand
and Szczęsny counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ukkeli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Szczęsny manages to avoid it.
Ukkeli takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Szczęsny.
You can see that Ukkeli has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Szczęsny misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ukkeli scoring well with a low kick there.
Szczęsny jabs Ukkeli to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ukkeli takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Szczęsny lands a nice looking body shot.
Ukkeli moves forwards but Szczęsny connects with a nice, crisp jab.
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!
Szczęsny lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T1#
Szczęsny scores with a shot to the body.
Szczęsny throws a sloppy head kick and Ukkeli moves out of range easily.
Ukkeli is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Szczęsny with a body shot.
Ukkeli blocks a head kick by Szczęsny.
Ukkeli ducks right into an uppercut from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny throws a leg kick which misses Ukkeli's front leg but catches the back leg as Ukkeli tries to avoid it.
Ukkeli misses with a wild body shot.
Ukkeli comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ukkeli!
Szczęsny throws a leg kick
and Ukkeli counters with a thumping low kick.
Szczęsny misses with a body shot.
Szczęsny scores with a body shot.
Szczęsny connects with a body shot that sends Ukkeli's belly button to the back.
Szczęsny slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
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!
Ukkeli doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Maximus Ukkeli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Krzysztof Szczęsny is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Donk. Szczęsny catches Ukkeli right on the button with a cross.
Szczęsny feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ukkelis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A solid leg kick lands there for Szczęsny.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Szczęsny. Ukkeli shrugs it off though.
Szczęsny lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ukkeli's sensitive parts.
Ukkeli tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Szczęsny manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ukkeli tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Szczęsny paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Szczęsny fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ukkeli.
A chopping leg kick lands by Szczęsny.
Ukkeli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Ukkeli looks to move away, Szczęsny throws a big counter combo but Ukkeli just gets out of the way.
Ukkeli misses with an uppercut. Szczęsny saw that one coming.
Szczęsny works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Szczęsny lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ukkeli throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
Szczęsny scores with a shot to the body.
Szczęsny just misses with a punch to the body.
Ukkeli takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Szczęsny cracks Ukkeli with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Szczęsny lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ukkeli circles away quickly and effectively.
Ukkeli lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Szczęsny slips a jab from Ukkeli.
Szczęsny misses with the combination.
Ukkeli tries to move into range but Szczęsny moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Szczęsny. Ukkeli does a little dance to reset his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Szczęsny.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Szczęsny.#T4#
Szczęsny bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ukkeli swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Szczęsny counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ukkeli's knee momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ukkeli stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny connects with a body shot.
Szczęsny throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Szczęsny scores with a leg kick.
Ukkeli takes a jab right on the kisser.
A solid body kick from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny connects with a leg kick. Ukkeli looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ukkeli has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A chopping leg kick lands by Szczęsny.
Ukkeli misses with an uppercut
and Szczęsny counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A chopping leg kick lands by Szczęsny.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ukkeli throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ukkeli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ukkeli looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Krzysztof Szczęsny showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Szczęsny, 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Krzysztof Szczęsny!
An out of breath Krzysztof Szczęsny thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: EFFA 183
Date: Oct 22, 2016

#R1#
Red walks into a jab.
Red walks into a jab.
Ukkeli connects with a right hand. Red shakes it off.
Red goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ukkeli scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Red misses with a hook.
Ukkeli doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Red fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ukkeli avoids the head kick by Red.
Ukkeli throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ukkeli scoring well with a low kick there.
Red uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ukkeli.
A looping hook to the body misses from Red. Ukkeli does a little dance to reset his feet.
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!
Ukkeli keeps the fight on the outside.
Red avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Red smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Both fighters circling a little - Red finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Red lands a high kick!
Red ducks under a wild hook from Ukkeli.#T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Red.
Ukkeli looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL#
Red instigates a clinch.
Red crunches a lovely knee into Ukkeli's ribcage.
Red throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ukkeli blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2#
Ukkeli breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ukkeli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Red manages to avoid it.
Red lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ukkeli walks into a straight right hand from Red.
Red lands a glancing blow to the side of Ukkeli's head.
Ukkeli throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ukkeli looks to land a left hand but Red moved out of range nicely.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ukkeli crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Red - the referee stops the clock and Ukkeli gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Red. Ukkeli manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ukkeli connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Red tried to score with a low kick but Ukkeli checks it.
Red scores with a kick to the body.
Red lands a jab to Ukkeli's midsection.#T2#
Ukkeli swings for the body but Red moves out of range.
Red has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Netherlands Top Team & KT in the buildup to the fight.
Red wants to clinch.
Ukkeli checks the leg kick nicely there.
A bone on bone clash there as Red blocks the leg kick.
Red is looking for a counter combo.
Ukkeli tries a head kick but it misses.
Ukkeli lands a nice shot to the body.
Ukkeli throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Red counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Red will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Red slips under a jab from Ukkeli.
Red was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Red throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ukkeli's head.
Ukkeli misses with a looping right.
Red looks to score with a jab to the body but Ukkeli is just out of range.
Red ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Red tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ukkeli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Red was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ukkeli misses with a hook.
Ukkeli blocks a head kick by Red.
Red wants to clinch.
Ukkeli is looking for the big counter here.
Red misses with a head kick.
A jab from Ukkeli misses.
Red thinks about countering with a head kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Red. That snapped Ukkeli's head back.
Red tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ukkeli counters with an inside leg kick.
Ukkeli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Red throws a sloppy head kick and Ukkeli moves out of range easily.
Red throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Both fighters circling a little - Ukkeli finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ukkeli throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #T4#
Red tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ukkeli checks a leg kick.
Ukkeli throws a head kick but Red moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Red on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Red pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Red misses with the combination.
Ukkeli takes a swing at Red's ribcage but misses.
Red throws a shot to the body.
Red pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Red wants to clinch.
Red ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manchester Red dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Ukkeli throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Red counter with a right hand.
Ukkeli scores with a nice strike.
A jab from Ukkeli misses.
Ukkeli on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Red throws a head kick but Ukkeli moves out of range.
Red ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Red takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Red misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ukkeli now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ukkeli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Red.
Nice shot lands for Ukkeli.
Manchester Red is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Red closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ukkeli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Red.
Red really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Red lands a two punch combo.
Ukkeli avoids the head kick by Red.
Red throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Ukkeli tries to land a leg kick but Red saw it coming and moves away. #CL#
Red closes the distance and pushes Ukkeli back into the ropes.
Ukkeli scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ukkeli lands a nice uppercut.
Ukkeli using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Red has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ukkeli landing knees to the head.
Ukkeli lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ukkeli lands a knee to the body.
Ukkeli gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ukkeli gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Red is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A nice left hand lands by Ukkeli.
A shot in the inside from Ukkeli.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ukkeli lands a knee to the body.
Red takes a knee right on the jaw!
Red tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T2#
Ukkeli creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Red's defenses.
Ukkeli lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ukkeli crunches a lovely knee into Red's ribcage.
Ukkeli lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ukkeli with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Red takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ukkeli using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Red has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ukkeli using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Red has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ukkeli misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Red. #BC#
Red breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ukkeli fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Red has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ukkeli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ukkeli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Ukkeli misses
and Red counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T3#
Red throws an overhand right that lands on Ukkeli's shoulder, as Ukkeli tries to avoid the shot.
Ukkeli lands a slapping body shot.
Red is looking to clinch but Ukkeli is avoiding it.
A low kick from Red misses
and Ukkeli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ukkeli connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Red momentarily.
The fighters circling - Ukkeli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Red throws a head kick but Ukkeli moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Ukkeli on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Red changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Ukkeli finds it's way through Red's defenses.
Red on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ukkeli. Ukkeli obviously looking to wear him down.
Ukkeli misses with a kick to the body.
Red takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Red misses with a wild combination.
A big left from Ukkeli misses. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Red defending well as Ukkeli loads up on a big left hand.
Manchester Red is winning the standup battle so far.
Red takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ukkeli darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ukkeli moves out of range of the body kick from Red.
Ukkeli throws a fast counter high kick but Red manages to duck under it in time.
Ukkeli jabs Red right on the nose. Red blinks but takes it well.
Ukkeli tries a low kick but Red avoids it.
Red takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Red tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ukkeli swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ukkeli catches Red with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Good leg kick by Ukkeli there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Red throws a sloppy head kick and Ukkeli moves out of range easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ukkeli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Red is looking to counter with head kicks.
Ukkeli pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ukkeli.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maximus Ukkeli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Red tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Ukkeli manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ukkeli will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A head kick misses from Red.
Red tries to clinch
and Ukkeli counters with a nice body shot.
Red avoids the head kick by Ukkeli.
Ukkeli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ukkeli throws a shot from downtown. Red moves away and avoids it.
Ukkeli throws a hook but Red blocks it.
Nice defenses there by Ukkeli.
Ukkeli looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ukkeli scores with a punch to the head.
Red lands a nice looking body kick.
Ukkeli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Red.
Ukkeli feints a counter leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Red fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ukkeli manages to avoid it.
Red on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1#
Red fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ukkeli manages to avoid it.
Ukkeli feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Red's calf.
Ukkeli throws a low kick but it's checked well by Red.
Red ducks under a wild hook from Ukkeli.
Red tries to clinch up.#CL#
Red clinches up against the ropes.#BC#
Red breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ukkeli takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ukkeli swats away the attempt to clinch by Red.
Red lands with a nice body punch.
Ukkeli blocks a head kick by Red.
Ukkeli changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Ukkeli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Red is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ukkeli misses with a leg kick.
Ukkeli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Red fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ukkeli lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Red wants to clinch.#CL#
Red clinches up against the ropes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ukkeli misses with a knee to the head.
Ukkeli looking to throw knees to the head but Red is blocking nicely.
Red lands an elbow inside. #CUT#
It looks like Maximus Ukkeli has been cut.
Red is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ukkeli is defending well for now.#T3##BC#
Red pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Red misses with a double jab
and Ukkeli counters with a nice leg kick.
Ukkeli scoring well with a low kick there.
Ukkeli ducks under a wild hook from Red.
Red connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ukkeli. Ukkeli circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Red tries to land a leg kick but Ukkeli saw it coming and moves away.
Ukkeli scores with a nice strike.
Ukkeli scores with a hook to the body. Red takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ukkeli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Red.
Red throws a head kick but Ukkeli moves out of range.
Nice shot by Ukkeli.
Ukkeli misses with a head kick.
Ukkeli lands a high kick! #T4#
Ukkeli lands a nice hook to Red's body. Red takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ukkeli avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ukkeli! But no joy.
A leg kick checked by Red.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ukkeli.
Ukkeli walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Red checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Red scores with a hook to the body. Ukkeli takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Red is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ukkeli throws a half hearted mid kick.
Red thows a body kick. Ukkeli tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jab by Red.
Red tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Red throws a head kick but Ukkeli moves out of range.
Ukkeli swats away the attempt to clinch by Red.
Ukkeli misses with a looping left.
Red is looking to counter with a shot to the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maximus Ukkeli!
Maximus Ukkeli 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 29, 2016

#R1#
Ukkeli cracks Austin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT#
It looks like Steve Austin has been cut.
Ukkeli scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ukkeli lands a nice shot to the body.
Ukkeli connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ukkeli connects with a leg kick. Austin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #KD#
A head kick lands from Ukkeli that sends Austin to the canvas. Austin tries to scramble back to his feet but Ukkeli brings him back down into side control. #ROC#
Austin is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Steve Austin's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ukkeli tries to advance to mount but can't.
Austin is not content to let Ukkeli control the position.
You can see the frustration on Austin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ukkeli wants to stand but Austin has his arm trapped. #SUB#
Ukkeli is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Austin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1##SU#
Ukkeli decides to stand back up.
Austin throws a sloppy head kick and Ukkeli moves out of range easily.
Ukkeli is looking for a counter combo.
Austin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ukkeli looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Austin darts in looking for a takedown but Ukkeli gets double underhooks and turns Austin into the cage.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Ukkeli! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Maximus Ukkeli!
Maximus Ukkeli seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 26, 2016

#R1#
Ukkeli misses with a head kick.
Ukkeli lands with a good body shot.
Ukkeli lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Putin goes down and covers up as Ukkeli starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maximus Ukkeli!
Maximus Ukkeli seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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